WSCC awarded $459K grant for Career Technical Dual Enrollment scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently received a grant for $459,000 from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) to fund Career Technical Dual Enrollment scholarships.
As the ACCS motto goes, “You don't have to...
Ivey appoints Sen. Cam Ward director of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that she is appointing Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster to serve as director of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Currently in his third term in...
Understanding bullying and the connection to suicide: A resource for parents
Suicide resulting from bullying is a growing problem. Learn to recognize the warning signs and what parents and others can do.
Nationally, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults...
With piers closed, Thornton takes to Alabama’s beautiful beaches
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
With a nickname like Pier Pounder, David Thornton of Mobile has seen his favorite pastime disappear with 2020’s double whammy of hurricanes. Hurricane Sally took the...
Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show continues today
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show kicked off Friday at Cullman Church of Christ (4345 Alabama Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058), and resumes today from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event...
Seniors offered free admission to Winter Wonderland Dec. 18-20
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) on Friday announced that senior citizens 60 and older can see visit the 18th annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park...
Weihnachtspyramide!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s German Christmas pyramid was reassembled on the Cullman County Museum property Friday. The Weihnachtspyramide is a traditional German Christmas season decoration known in English as a “Christmas pyramid.” City officials...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders dominate season opener 58-25, Lady Raiders fall to Susan Moore
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Susan Moore made the trip to Good Hope High School Friday night for some hoops action and for the Raiders, it was their first game of the season. In their...
Alabama’s October unemployment rate drops to 5.8%; Cullman tied for lowest in state at...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 5.8%, down from September’s revised rate of 6.7% and higher than October 2019’s...
Obituary: Mary Frances Varner
Mrs. Mary Frances Varner, 76, passed away peacefully Nov. 18, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mary Frances (Fran) was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Jan. 28, 1944 to Jack and Mary LaBoone.
She was preceded in death by her two parents and is survived by her husband of 55 years, Stephen Varner of Cullman; daughter VictoriaRogus Stewart and son-in-law Robert Stewart of Cullman; two
granddaughters Taylor Shutt, married by Brandon Shutt, and Haley Rogus of Cullman; two great -grandchildren Brooklyn Shutt and Bennett Shutt of Cullman; one brother and sister-in-law Michael and
Peggy Laboone and their daughters, Kathryn and Madeline of Charleston, SC; and many other close family and friends....
Obituary: Lawrence Pete Kritner
Lawrence Pete Kritner, 87, of Arab passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1933 to Albert Kritner and Tillie Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors...
Obituary: Sandra June Edge
Sandra June Edge, 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Sandra was born Oct. 15, 1941 to James F. and Thursa Miller Ratliff.
She was preceded in death by daughter Cindy Edge...
Obituary: Christene Ewing
Christene Ewing, 89, of Double Springs passed away Nov. 19, 2020.
She was born August 16, 1931 to Cleve and Hildred Nicklaus.
Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 from 10-10:45 a.m. at Fairview Missionary Baptist...
Obituary: Mavelyn Sue McIntosh
Graveside services for Mavelyn Sue McIntosh, 68, of Altoona will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral...
Obituary: Larry Lynn Pruett
Larry Lynn Pruett, a son, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to so many, passed away at the age of 82 Nov. 19, 2020.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23,...
Obituary: Catherine Neville Goodlett
Family graveside services for Catherine Neville Goodlett, 86, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Goodlett passed away...
Op-Ed: 400 years later, the Pilgrim story is more relevant than ever
This Thanksgiving will be different from any other we have had in our lifetimes. This past year has been a struggle, as every single one of us has had their normal lives disrupted. Many...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,976 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning...
Apply by Nov. 30 for automotive manufacturing scholarship to Wallace State
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Current high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in Alabama’s multi-billion dollar automotive industry have less than two weeks to apply for a scholarship to use at Wallace State...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman...
St. Bernard Prep School affirms commitment to in-person instruction
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School this week affirmed its commitment to continuing in-person instruction as long as possible while remaining mindful of issues related to COVID-19 and in compliance with state mandates....
ADPH: Weigh COVID-19 risks this Thanksgiving to protect yourself and others
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The coronavirus pandemic is prompting Alabamians to make difficult decisions about how and whether families and friends gather for Thanksgiving 2020. The virus that causes COVID-19 transmits easily, in gatherings small...
Students compete in FCCLA All County Beef Cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from all over Cullman County on Wednesday, Nov. 18 met at the All Steak Restaurant for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) All County Beef Cook-Off, sponsored...
The show WILL go on!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wayne Cook, director of Cullman High School Theatre, took to social media Thursday to announce that the department’s production of Steve Martin’s “Bright Star,” scheduled for last spring but canceled due...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors sweep Hanceville at home
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point returned home to host Hanceville Thursday and collected a pair of wins over the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Warriors used a huge fourth quarter to get...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits season-opening matchups against Belgreen
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison opened up its 2020 basketball season at home Thursday night with a pair of matchups against the Bulldogs of Belgreen. The Addison lady Bulldogs won the opener 68-62 while the boys...
Commission loosens Dumpster regulation restrictions
Updated 11-20-20 at 1:32 p.m.
Editor's note: This resolution applies only to Cullman County. Private roll-off Dumpsters are not allowed inside Cullman city limits.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Thursday night met...
18th annual Winter Wonderland opens Friday at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 18th annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will open Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. and has more light displays than ever before. Guests can enjoy...
Obituary: Sue Carol Duckett Humphries
Funeral services for Sue Carol Duckett Humphries, 84, of Cullman, AL will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Reverend Chris Chambless officiating; interment in New...
Obituary: Peggy Hyatt Windsor
Graveside services for Peggy Hyatt Windsor of Enterprise, formerly of Cullman, who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at the age of 84 will be Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at New Hope #2 Cemetery....
Obituary: Jordan Chance Jones Pope
Funeral services for Jordan Chance Jones Pope, 22, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Saturday prior...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 35 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,915 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 16
domestic violence, criminal mischief;...
Free lunches extended through school year: Rollout at Cullman City Schools sees great interest,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - All students in Alabama were set to receive free lunches through the end of the calendar year — and that’s now been extended through the entire school year due to the...
CEDA receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from IEDC for partnership with HomTex
Updated 11-19-20 at 5:38 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) in a small ceremony at Cullman City Hall on Thursday revealed it won a gold category award for its public-private partnership...
Laps for Lyme: Walter 12 year old raises money and awareness for Lyme Disease
CULLMAN, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 12, of Walter completed her 5K challenge Wednesday afternoon at Heritage Park, along with more than 20 other friends and supporters. She was also joined by her mom, Becca,...
SFW’s annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors will host its fifth annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans and their families next Monday, Nov. 23. The event is usually held at the Brandin’ Iron restaurant...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Silver Bells for your holidays!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter's Donna Ruttkay reported that The Cullman Tribune’s last Pet of the Week, Apples, was quickly adopted! But the shelter still has lots of love to share,...
Cullman County Probate Office receives clean 2015-2020 audit report
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts recently released the findings of its audit of the Office of Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown covering a period of over four...
Obituary: Lorene Anderson Lange
Lorene Anderson Lange, 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Lorene was born Oct. 2, 1923 in Limestone County, Alabama.
Lorene is survived by son Bobby (Sharlet) Lange; daughters Fredricka (William) Snipes...
Obituary: Barbara Ellen Chandler
Barbara Ellen Chandler, 70, of Auburn, formerly of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Barbara was born Feb. 28, 1950 in Athens, Alabama.
Barbara is survived by brother Charles Everett (Peggy) Chandler and...
Obituary: Brenda Glover
Funeral services for Brenda Glover, 57, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Carter, II officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: Robert Lewis Holder
Graveside services for Robert Lewis Holder, 84, of Logan will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Prospect Church of Christ, Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Krystal Cason
Funeral services for Krystal Cason, 38, of Hanceville, AL will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Brothers Jim Deason, Jared McCrary, and Cody Hairston will be officiating. Visitation...
Obituary: Linda L. Taylor
Linda L. Taylor, 74, of Haleyville entered into rest Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Russellville Hospital.
Linda was born Jan. 23, 1946 in Double Springs, Alabama. She loved to do crossword puzzles, color and also...
Obituary: Chelsa Ethel Davenport
Graveside services for Chelsa Ethel Davenport, 99, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Neighborhood Baptist Cemetery; Rev. Paul Featherstone officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 67 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,880 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cullman’s Heaton signs with Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another Bearcat athlete celebrated the next stage of their academic and athletic career Wednesday. Tess Heaton was joined by friends, family and coaches at Cullman High School Wednesday as she signed...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman...
Ivey announces $200M small business grant program ‘Revive Plus’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Plus...
City school board names officers, reviews finances
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board began Tuesday night’s meeting by welcoming new board members Amy Carter and Cheryl Harrison to their first regular school board meeting. The reconstitution of the board...
West Point’s Yearwood named ASCA Secondary School Counselor of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its monthly work session and board meeting Tuesday afternoon and after a lengthy discussion about potential maintenance projects in the work session, in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview picks up road sweep at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Fairview traveled to take on Holly Pond in Tuesday night hoops action and both the Aggies and Lady Aggies came away victorious, 70-44 and 62-49, respectively.
Fairview 70 - Holly Pond...
Bringing out the Best: Flourish of Cullman organizes support for Cullman Regional’s CCU workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - “In the South, when we can’t do anything about it, we try to feed people.” That’s how Flourish of Cullman Executive Director Melissa Dew explained the “48 Hours of Caring” the...
Fred and Dolores Osborne named 2021 Farm-City Family of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee held its annual Farm-City Banquet Tuesday evening at Loft 212 downtown, where it named Fred and Dolores Osborne the 2021 Farm-City Family of the Year.
The Farm-City...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,813 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning...
Obituary: Ronald Earl Cobbs (Ronnie)
It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Earl Cobbs (Ronnie), 78, of Vinemont announces that because of God’s grace and the shed blood of Jesus Christ, he is in the presence...
Obituary: Loletah “Bid” Bradford
Loletah "Bid" Bradford, 84, of Vinemont passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at her residence.
She was born Sunday, July 26, 1936 to Dennis Melvin and Birdie Lee Woods.
Obituary: Randy C. Morgan
Funeral services for Randy C. Morgan of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverends Jeremy Stone and...
Obituary: Effie Louise Misuik
Effie Louise Misuik, 95, of Athens, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Effie was born Aug. 20, 1925 to Lonnie McKinley and Gertrude Leaner Suggs Stewert.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine to be made available to all eligible Alabamians
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As soon as mid-December, health care providers and the chronically ill in Alabama could begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine. U.S. Army Gen. Gustave Perna, chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, recently...
PREP GOLF: Fairview’s Lawson signs with Mobile
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – For the second time in two weeks, Fairview High School celebrated the next step in a standout Aggie golfer’s academic and athletic career. Lauren Lawson officially signed to play for the...
Wallace State OTA program holds drive-through pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant program honored its most recent graduates during a drive-through pinning ceremony at the college.
The ceremony was delayed from earlier this year due to...
Wallace State’s women’s cross country finishes program-best 6th at nationals, men place 8th
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s cross country team finished sixth in the country and the men finished eighth at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Cross Country Championships at Fort Dodge, Iowa, over the weekend.
The Lady Lions...
Annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show this Friday, Saturday
VINEMONT, Ala. - The annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show will take place this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21 at Cullman Church of Christ (4345 Alabama Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058). The event is...
Warehouse District paving completed just in time for Christmas Open House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s downtown merchants celebrated the opening of the Christmas shopping season Saturday with a communitywide retail open house, and the merchants of the Warehouse District got an early holiday treat with...
Berlin approves CARES Act projects: Wi-Fi for low-income areas and more assistance for local...
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved multiple projects for slightly more than $16,100 in its remaining CARES Act funds for COVID response, after the Town purchased needed protective and...
West Point hopeful for grant to help pave CR 1246
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met briefly Monday night with only one item of business to discuss. The council voted to apply for a Rebuild Alabama Act grant in hopes...
(Update) Hwy. 278 crash injures 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash along U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman County Monday afternoon. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 just west of Interstate 65.
Cullman Police Department Traffic...
Obituary: Momie Lorene Rollo
Graveside services for Momie Lorene Rollo, 99, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend Bo Pruett will be officiating. Visitation for Momie will be...
Obituary: Noah “Skip” Ritter Compton, Jr.
Noah “Skip” Ritter Compton, Jr., 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. He was born Sept. 14, 1957 in Richlands, Virginia to Noah Ritter Compton, Sr. and Lottie Geneva Lester.
Mr. Compton...
Obituary: Walter Kenny Walker
Funeral services for Walter Kenny Walker, 74, of Vernon, FL will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Brandon Stripling will be officiating. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Susie Gillilan Overton
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Susie Gillilan Overton, 62, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Overton passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. She was born March...
Obituary: Patsy Joyce Greer
Patsy Joyce Greer, 88, of Cullman passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 11, 1932 to Leander Crathan and Wilma Kathleen Shuttlesworth.
She was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Douglas Ferrell Leipert
Visitation for Douglas Ferrell Leipert, 78, of Cullman will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Leipert passed away Saturday,...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton signs with Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night was a special one for a particular Cullman baseball standout. Bearcats third baseman Brennen Norton celebrated his signing with Jacksonville State University alongside his family and coaches at Cullman...
For 3rd week, Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Monday reported 51 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. This is the third week in a row the hospital has reported a record number of COVID hospitalizations. Last week's...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 12
theft of property; CR...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Cleghorn signs with UAH
WEST POINT, Ala. – Monday was a day for celebration at West Point High School. Warriors standout Aubry Cleghorn was surrounded by friends, family, coaches and teammates as he signed a scholarship to continue...
November recognized as American Diabetes Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Five hundred and thirty thousand Alabamians have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) calls this disease “a serious...
Heifer Development Program great opportunity for producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Cattle producers in Alabama with yearling heifers should look to participate in the Sand Mountain Elite Heifer Development Program. This forage-based development program is consigned by cattle producers in the...
Obituary: James Danny (J.D.) Lancaster
James Danny (J.D.) Lancaster of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at the age of 78. He was born June 10, 1942, in Sylacauga, Alabama to Bessie Mae...
Obituary: Barbara Jean Waters
Barbara Jean Waters, 81, of Vinemont passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1939 to Herbert and Nell Parker.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Bobbie Jean Laney
Funeral services for Bobbie Jean Laney, 84, of the Blair community will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Blair Methodist Cemetery; Revs. Tim Aris...
Obituary: James Garvie Bennefield
Funeral services for James Garvie Bennefield, 91, of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Paul Rivers and Brother Larry Craig officiating. Interment...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,765 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning...
Funny Things From Yesterday: Halloween on our street
Rudene decided that we were getting too old to stay on our little farm. We had goats and small donkeys to tend to and a pasture to keep up. We also had a big...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the files of 1902:
Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Crider, formerly of Loretto, now of Jefferson County, were visiting friends here last week.
Mrs. Casper Arnold, 58, died in a Birmingham hospital on November 12, following...
A Round of Applause for the (Cullman County) Joy-Givers: Monks’ Bread
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. The “local” version of this fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people, places and things that bring joy to our community.
The “SHIELD...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. This fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people, places and things that bring joy to the world. Starting during the pandemic, an...
Ground covers for Alabama landscapes
Ground covers are used to provide edgings to pathways, control erosion and add interest to landscape design.
In agriculture, ground cover is the name given to plants that are low growing and are used to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville, Fairview, Good Hope collect wins at Fairview Tip-Off Classic
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A trio of local squads participated in this year’s Fairview Tip-Off Classic Saturday afternoon and all three of them left with wins. The opening game saw the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs edge...
Wallace State granting scholarships to single moms
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation has received a grant from the Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham, allowing single mothers in Wallace State’s service area the opportunity to earn a scholarship in welding or diesel...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,727 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning...
Obituary: Virginia Alta Garrison Humphries
Virginia Alta Garrison Humphries, 93, of Double Springs entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
Virginia was born Dec. 5, 1926 in Double Springs. She was a hard-working woman, who...
Obituary: Melba Jo King
Melba Jo King, 92, of Hanceville died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jvan Quinton King; parents Marion Franklin and Johnnie Lee Logan Bartlett; sisters Mozell B. Bradford and...
Obituary: Doan Lynn Graham Merritt
Doan Lynn Graham Merritt of Eva passed away at her residence Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at the age of 70.
Doan cherished her family and found great joy in spending time with all of them....
Obituary: Velia Faye Morton
Velia Faye Morton, 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. She was born Dec. 7, 1949 in Cullman, Alabama.
Faye is survived by son Rob (Renee) Morton and sisters Virginia (Gene) Stansell...
Obituary: Lavon Arvis Boyett
Lavon Arvis Boyett, 78, of Sardis, Mississippi passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Lavon was born Dec. 5, 1941 in Tutwiler, Mississippi.
Lavon is survived by daughter Deborah (Jerry) Wages; sons Edward Lavon Boyett and...
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Cold temperatures and late week winter precipitation on the way
Winds behind a strong cold front will contain gusts across the state from 25-35 mph through this afternoon. Snow showers or flurries will occur...
