Día de Muertos: Tradition when the night comes alive
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many in Cullman prepare for the now largely social celebration of Halloween, and the area’s large Catholic population prepares for All Saints Day (preceded by All Hallows Eve or Halloween)...
Obituary: Linda Jane Gilliland
Linda Jane Gilliland, 69, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born Aug. 14, 1951 in Cullman, Alabama.
She was a member of Houston...
Obituary: Kathern Louada Bridges
Kathern Louada Bridges, 65, of Haleyville passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 in Double Springs, Alabama.
Kathern was born Nov. 11, 1954 in Fall City, Alabama to James Clarence and Willie Lou Barnes.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: Kathryn A. Mitchell
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Kathryn A. Mitchell of Cullman will be announced by the family at a later date.
Kathryn passed away Oct. 26, 2020 at the age of 63. She was...
Obituary: David Alan Hodges
Mr. David Alan Hodges of Cullman, Alabama passed away Oct. 27, 2020 at the age of 60. He was born in Birmingham Sept. 3, 1960 to John Wayne and Norma Currier Hodges.
He is preceded...
Obituary: Bertie Mae Swann
Graveside services for Bertie Mae Swann, 80, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at Valley Springs Cemetery with Sam Hollis officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Talmadge “Bud” Alton Smith
Talmadge “Bud” Alton Smith, 83, of Cullman passed away Oct. 28, 2020. He was born June 25, 1937 in Cullman County to Talmadge A. and Lily Mae Hesterley Smith.
Mr. Smith was a farmer and...
(Updated) Impending inclement weather has Cullman EC on standby
Updated 10-28-20 at 7:07 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - With yet another hurricane bearing down on Alabama’s coastline, and Gov. Kay Ivey declaring a State of Emergency more than 24 hours before the storm made landfall...
Cullman City Schools plans to maintain current schedules
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools isn’t currently planning any major changes to its scheduling approach and safety protocols dealing with COVID-19.
Cullman High School has already been on a hybrid schedule the past few...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison topples G.W. Long to capture 2A State Title
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the 13th consecutive season, Addison was competing for a state championship and for the seventh time in eight years, the Lady Bulldogs are bringing home a blue map. After falling...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 28, 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...
CCBOE: Most 6th-12th-grade students switching to hybrid schedule Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools on Wednesday announced that all middle and high school students (grades 6-12), except for sixth-grade students attending Cold Springs Elementary, Parkside and Harmony, will transition to a hybrid...
DAISY Award recognizes Cullman Regional’s extraordinary nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nurses at Cullman Regional are now being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care...
Carver’s guide to preserving carved pumpkins
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The ghoulish sights on the front steps this Halloween season should be a glowing Jack-O-Lantern creation, not a rotting pumpkin. Knowing how to best preserve both whole and carved pumpkins...
Colony bids farewell to Mayor Leeth
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening said its official good-bye to outgoing Mayor Donnis Leeth. Town hall was filled with those who supported and those who opposed him in the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point, Addison advancing to State Finals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Four local squads were on the floor at the Birmingham Crossplex Tuesday and two of them will be back in action with state titles on the line tomorrow. Addison swept past...
Obituary: Dr. Jan Gregory Thompson
Dr. Jan Gregory Thompson of Crane Hill passed away Oct. 26 at her residence at the age of 81. Jan was the daughter of the Rev. Welton Gregory of the United Methodist Church and...
Obituary: Judy Carol Gibbs
Funeral services for Judy Carol Gibbs, 82, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ronald Earwood and Bobby Thomas officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Wilson Perry Henderson
Funeral services for Wilson Perry Henderson, 79, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL. Rev Steve...
Obituary: Lewis Nathan Brown
Funeral services for Lewis Nathan Brown, 89, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Grove Congregational Cemetery, Rev. Michael Smith officiating. ...
Obituary: Brenda Faye Strickland
Funeral services for Brenda Faye Strickland, 74, of Blountsville will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Union Hill Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 27; cases, hospitalizations going up
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 last Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. As of today, there have been 2,069 cases confirmed across the county since...
Mud Creek Marching Festival rescheduled, but show goes on for Hanceville merchants
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville’s record as a special event venue does not seem to be improving. Rain, conflicting event schedules and the start of the COVID shutdown the day before this year’s Irish festival...
No. 1 Bearcat fan
CULLMAN, Ala. - There were four seconds on the clock when the Cullman Bearcats sent kicker Brody Adams out for a possible game-winning field goal. While others might have been counting the Bearcats out...
Pet of the Week: Get up and go with Frankie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Frankie is a 1-year-old long-legged and short-haired Fox Terrier mix. Get ready to play when you meet...
Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Zeta
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Zeta.
In a statement, Ivey said, “Ahead of Tropical Storm Zeta’s anticipated landfall Wednesday evening as a Category...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27, 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...
Good Hope cancels City’s trick-or-treating event, community Thanksgiving meal
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – With Mayor Jerry Bartlett and one council member having tested positive for COVID-19, the Good Hope City Council’s Monday night meeting looked a little different. Bartlett and others joined via...
WSCC athletics: Cross country teams seek third straight ACCC titles on Friday; men’s golf...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s cross-country teams will compete in the 2020 Alabama Community College Conference Cross Country Championships on Friday in Huntsville, each seeking a third consecutive conference title.
The men’s 8K will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the women’s...
Baileyton opens new town hall
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The town of Baileyton came together Sunday afternoon for the dedication of its new town hall. The project took three years from beginning to completion and the result is “something the...
Baileyton to host drive-thru trick-or-treating event
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton and the Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department are teaming up this Halloween for a drive-thru trick-or-treating event. Starting at 5 p.m. Halloween night, Oct. 31, Town officials and...
Jones, Shelby on Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to Supreme Court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court Monday night, filling the vacancy left by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The United States Senate confirmed Barrett by...
Cullman council approves tax abatement for new $5M distribution center, hears concerns about retired...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, reduced to three members (President Pro Tem Johnny Cook, Clint Hollingsworth and David Moss) by COVID quarantines or related issues, voted to grant a...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,044 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of...
Obituary: Ralph Buckelew
Funeral services for Ralph Buckelew will be Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with interment in Blair Cemetery, Alton Bailey officiating. He passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.
Cullman...
Obituary: Marjorie Stroud
Marjorie Stroud, 94, of Double Springs passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at Hendrix Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born April 13, 1926 to Roy Lee and Irna-Adams Herring.
Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 31,...
Obituary: Larry Marion Cleghorn
Larry Marion Cleghorn, 76, of Hartselle entered into rest Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Larry was born March 6, 1944 in Winston County, Alabama, the last of seven...
Obituary: Mary Nell Hill Drinkard
Mary Nell Hill Drinkard, 80, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. She was born Aug. 25, 1940 to Albert McCay and Dorothy Mae McCay Hill.
Mrs. Drinkard was a lifetime resident...
Obituary: Harry Goodall Taylor
Harry Goodall Taylor, 84, of Cullman, AL passed away at his home Oct. 24, 2020. He was born in
Wildwood, NJ Nov. 14, 1935.
Harry resided in Lynchburg, VA for 22 years prior to moving to...
Obituary: Donna Gail Scott
Funeral services for Donna Gail Scott, 67, of Logan will be at noon Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Steve Bryan and Butch Shedd officiating; interment in Center Grove Cemetery.
Cullman...
CCSO busts major theft ring, recovers thousands of dollars of property; 4 arrested
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Monday busted what it says is a major theft ring, recovering thousands of dollars in stolen property, one of the biggest recoveries in...
2021 Alabama hemp grower applications now available; Cullman info session Nov. 5
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hemp grower applications and processor/handler applications are available for the 2021 growing season from Oct. 13 through Nov. 30. Applications can be found on the Alabama Department of Agriculture and...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Oct. 22
menacing; CR 222/CR 109
domestic...
Library on wheels
CULLMAN, Ala. - What do you do when students can’t come to the library? Well, you bring the library to them.
That’s been the plan at East Elementary School this school year, as the regular...
Ledger’s at Stone Bridge Farms to open Nov. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ron Foust, CEO of Stone Bridge Farms, recently announced the opening of Ledger's Restaurant and The Galley. Ledger’s grand opening will be Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
Ledger’s is situated within...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: State Volleyball Tournament tips off Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Volleyball Tournament is upon us and there are four local teams in the mix this time around. Addison plowed its way through the Area and North Regional...
Obituary: Joshua “Josh” Charles Skinner
Joshua “Josh” Charles Skinner of Cullman passed away Oct. 23, 2020 at the age of 35. He was born in Austin Texas May 2, 1985 to Clifford Charles Skinner and Donna Jean Lawson Skinner.
He...
Obituary: Shirley Jane Leopard
Funeral services for Shirley Jane Leopard, 84, of Blountsville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. The family will...
Obituary: Dorris Johnson Diehl
Dorris Johnson Diehl, 89, of Haleyville, entered into rest Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Dorris was born Feb. 2, 1931 in Haleyville.
Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 30,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, and on Sunday reached 2,032 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of...
Cullman Co. Youth Football semifinals scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. - The 2020 Cullman County Youth Football playoffs kicked off at Vinemont Saturday and six teams punched their tickets to next Saturday’s championship games. In the Fireplug games, the Cullman Cyclones edged...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy program celebrating Respiratory Care Week Oct. 25-31
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program is celebrating Respiratory Care Week Oct. 25-31. It is a week set aside to appreciate and acknowledge hard working respiratory therapists around the world.
At...
A Round of Applause for the Joy Givers: The Blind Boys of Alabama
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...
Jacobs proclaims Medical Assistants Recognition Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the week of Oct. 19-23, 2020 Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MARWeek) in the city of Cullman. MARWeek, celebrated during the third full week in October...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Granny
Rudene has been called Granny since Leanna, our first grandchild, was old enough to talk. Our Granny’s actions are like the actions of the Granny in the T.V. show “The Beverly Hillbillies.” She is...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Second Blast Victim Dies
Edwin Earl Howard, 16, the second victim of the explosion here on June 16, which had already claimed the life of Mrs. Martha Samples, 34, died...
Obituary: Paul Evans
Funeral services for Paul Evans, 75, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverends Dudley Brock and Junior Wolfe...
Obituary: Wanda Gail Millwood
Wanda Gail Millwood, 71, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 in Florence, Alabama.
Gail was born June 28, 1949 in Moulton. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service at Corinth, helping...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,004 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of...
Bugs and slugs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area homeschoolers had a little creepy crawly fun Friday morning thanks to the North Alabama Agriplex’s Heritage Homeschool Program. October featured “Bugs and Slugs,” allowing the youngsters to learn about insects,...
4th annual Bernard Blues and BBQ set for Oct. 31, Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fourth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov.1, 2020 at St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman, with all safety protocols in...
Ivey, ADECA set to allocate protective equipment to many Alabama law enforcement agencies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As many as 450 local law enforcement agencies across Alabama could soon receive additional aid to help prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19 among officers, inmates, employees and others.
The Alabama...
A bit of Brooklyn in West Point
The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune’s special yearly edition, “Community Matters.”
WEST POINT, Ala. - Magnet Paints, located at 310 County Road 1246 in West Point, is a family-owned company that has been...
PREP FOOTBALL: Adams’ game-winner leads Cullman past Muscle Shoals 30-29
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With a playoff berth guaranteed, next up for the Cullman Bearcats was a matchup with the Muscle Shoals Trojans for seeding in AHSAA Class 6A, Region 8. The Bearcats used a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hammers Sulligent 49-0 on the road
SULLIGENT, Ala. — The Addison Bulldogs dominated the Sulligent Blue Devils 49-0 on Friday night at Brown Stadium in their final game of the regular season.Despite a sluggish start that saw the first quarter end in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers handed 43-6 loss at Berry
BERRY, Ala. – Meek was back on the road for another region contest Friday night and was dealt a 43-6 loss by the Berry Wildcats. The Wildcats built an early lead and cruised to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors fall at no. 5 Guntersville, 59-28
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The Warriors traveled to Guntersville Friday night to face the undefeated Wildcats. Despite falling behind 28-0 early in the second quarter, West Point was outscored by just 3 points the rest...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab loses nail-biter at Springville 35-34
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights made the trip over to Springville to face the Tigers Friday night and after a slow start for both offenses, the scoreboard lit up in the second half...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops region finale to Lamar County 19-13
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs hosted Lamar County Friday night with a postseason berth on the line and despite a strong defensive effort in the second half, the Eagles were unable to keep pace...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville blows past Section, 36-8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Section Lions in their final home game of the season as they looked to snap a six-game losing streak. Hanceville did that and then some,...
Obituary: Louise Jones Stewart
Private family graveside services for Louise Jones Stewart, 93, of Crane Hill will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at Livingston Chapel Methodist Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Larry Alton Billings
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Larry Alton Billings, 69, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Billings passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital.
Obituary: Charles Feltus Tankersley
Graveside services for Charles Feltus Tankersley, 91, of Falkville will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Bro. Clay Tankersley officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Sharon Kay Corley
Funeral services for Sharon Kay Corley, 67, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Good Hope Cemetery, Rev. Brad McDonald officiating.
Cullman Funeral...
CPD, CCSO hosting Drug Take Back Day events this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office are both participating in this year's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 24.
The Cullman Police Department will be at...
‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ haunted attraction starts tonight
VINEMONT, Ala. - “Nightmare in Vinemont” begins this evening at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. The haunted attraction and hayride, which will go from 7 p.m.-midnight, is a first for the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 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...
CCBOE’s Barnette praises bus driver for actions before, after wreck
Updated 10-23-20 at 9:33 p.m.
WELTI, Ala. – A wreck involving a vehicle and a Cullman County Schools bus Friday morning sent five students to the hospital for evaluation, and Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr....
FCCLA names Outstanding Members, Sweet Potato Cook-off winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from all over Cullman County on Wednesday met at the All Steak Restaurant to compete for the Cullman County Outstanding FCCLA Member...
(Updated) Cullman County school bus hit; other driver killed
Updated 10-23-20 at 2:08 p.m.
From Alabama State Troopers: "A two-vehicle crash at 7:15 a.m. today, Oct 23, has claimed the life of a Cullman man. Joshua Charles Skinner, 35, was killed when the 2000...
Hanceville: Come to the parade, stay to shop!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening approved a slate of upcoming special events around the community and talked about others, culminating in a call for folks to visit the city’s...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont handles Holly Pond 38-12
HOLLY POND, Ala. – It was homecoming night for Holly Pond and the Broncos hosted the Vinemont Eagles who played the role of spoiler and left with a 38-12 win. The Broncos received the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders run over Redskins 34-7
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the Good Hope Raiders are victorious over the Oneonta Redskins and they did it in convincing fashion. The Raiders racked up over 500...
Obituary: Corlis Vern Hice, Jr.
Mr. Corlis Vern Hice, Jr., 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. He was born Aug. 28, 1927 in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Mr. Hice is survived by his wife Mary Davis Hice;...
Cullman man indicted for attempted murder
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Chase Thomas, 29, of Cullman was arrested this week after being indicted by a grand jury in September for attempted murder in the alleged attempted suffocation of Owain Bates. Thomas...
ADPH: Keep health and safety foremost for Halloween festivities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Protecting families, friends and communities from contracting and spreading the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is a major concern for Alabama families in 2020. Consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations,...
Focus on harvest safety this fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Farmers in the Southeast are in the thick of harvest season, making safety more important than ever. Round-the-clock work and pressing time commitments are characteristic of harvest. The stress of...
AHC launches Historic Preservation Map Initiative
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - After years of intensive planning and behind-the-scenes work, the Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) is proud to announce a new digital public resource – Historic Preservation Map Initiative. The AHC has been...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Oct. 19
harassment; CR 38
unlawful breaking...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview, West Point punch tickets to state tournament
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont, Fairview and West Point were all in the field at the North Regional Tournament Thursday and the Lady Warriors earned themselves an opportunity to play in next week’s state tournament....
Wallace State Medical Assistant program celebrating Medical Assistant Recognition Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students and faculty with the Medical Assistant program at Wallace State Community College are celebrating Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MARWeek), as designated by the American Association of Medical Assistants® (AAMA) and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Several region finales on tap for week 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The regular season is winding down and local teams are almost done hammering out the playoff picture for this year. Several teams are already locked into a postseason position and working...
Cullman County Youth Football playoffs kicking off Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Cullman County Youth Football playoffs are here and Saturday at Vinemont, 12 teams will begin vying for the ultimate prize, the youth football championship. Three teams, one from each...
Leldon’s awarded
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local artisan and merchant Leldon Maxcy recently brought home the 2020 Outstanding Business of the Year award from the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD). Maxcy, who this year...
Downtown Hanceville merchants gearing up for block party this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Saturday, Oct. 24, Hanceville’s downtown merchants are hosting a block party, and everyone is invited. The event, which will start at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m., will have...
(Photos) Local youth win ribbons in Showmanship, Premier Exhibitor during Youth Goat, Beef Shows
All photos courtesy of the Alabama Farmers Federation
Cullman’s Cole Eubanks exhibits winning animals during 2nd weekend of Alabama National Fair Livestock...
Cole Eubanks of Cullman County exhibited Fifth Overall, and the Champion Charolais, during the Heifer Show at the Youth Beef Cattle Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 17 in Montgomery.
Eubanks also exhibited the Reserve...
Obituary: Jerry David Wright, Sr.
Funeral services for Jerry David Wright, Sr., 78, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Misty Alford Riendeau
Memorial service details for Misty Alford Riendeau, 36, of Logan are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Riendeau passed away...
Obituary: Randolph H. Millar
Randolph H. Millar was born Jan. 31, 1951 and passed away Sept. 27, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
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Obituary: Obenia “Muddie” Lee Hood (Updated)
Obenia “Muddie” Lee Hood, 85, of West Jefferson, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care.Mrs. Hood is...
