PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison, Meek punch tickets to State Tournament at North Regional
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Three local squads were on the floor at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville Wednesday and two of them punched their tickets to the state tournament in Birmingham next week. Both...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 21, 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...
Wallace State’s new F.A.M.E. cohort recognized at induction and safety signing ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and the North Central Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (F.A.M.E.) programs recognized the college's newest AMT (Advanced Manufacturing Technician) apprenticeship cohorts at a special induction ceremony and safety...
Berlin council passes 2021 budget
Updated 10-24-20 at 9:42 p.m.
CORRECTION: The Tribune mistakenly identified the bid winner for bush hogging as Steve Farr. It is Steve Clark. We regret the error.
A bid from Steve Clark for bush hogging on...
Walk to Defeat ALS this Saturday in Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. - Walk to Defeat ALS will take place this Saturday, Oct. 24 at Randall Shedd Community Park in Fairview. The local event is hosted by Fishing 4 A Cure 4 ALS. Team...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Vinemont topples Good Hope 30-22 to win County Championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s county middle school football season is in the books and after edging the Good Hope Raiders 30-22 in Tuesday night’s championship game, the Vinemont Eagles are your Cullman...
Obituary: Victor Alexander Agnello
Victor Alexander Agnello was born March 31, 1964 and passed away June 1, 2014 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Robert Claude Johnson
Robert Claude Johnson, 87, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. Robert was born Nov. 16, 1932.
Mr. Johnson was a longtime member of Vinemont First Baptist; he also served as a deacon...
Obituary: Virgil Lee Miller
Mr. Virgil Lee Miller, 72, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. Virgil was born Nov. 17, 1947 in Olean, New York.
Virgil is survived by his wife Hollybeth Ann Miller; son Dakota...
Obituary: Beatrice Sharpton Cottle
Beatrice Sharpton Cottle, 89, of Benton passed away Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17, 2020 at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama July 10, 1931, the daughter of Oliver...
Obituary: Jerry Gross Huddleston
Graveside services for Jerry Gross Huddleston, 67, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Hopewell Cemetery with Brandon Arndt officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Betty Nell Smothers
Betty Nell Smothers, 76, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born Feb. 29, 1944 in Cullman County. She was a very giving...
Local teen seriously injured in motorcycle crash
Updated 10-21-20 at 12:40 p.m.
The injured teen has been identified by the Cullman Police Department as Connor Britt Laney. The other driver was Michael Wayne Hosey, of Buford, Georgia.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County...
Special Little Free Library installed in west Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County on Tuesday morning celebrated with a ribbon cutting the recently installed Little Free Library located at the corner of Rosemont Avenue and...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 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...
(Updated) Cullman Co. man found guilty of attempted murder of sheriff’s deputy
Updated 10-21-20 at 6:51 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Wednesday afternoon, Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County was found guilty of the 2016 attempted murder of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Lt. Rex Sorrow....
Fairview majorette shares special moment with young fan
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – There are many amazing people out there who do a lot to help others. Whether it's paying it forward at a restaurant or store or befriending someone who is struggling. Or...
Op-Ed: An inspirational pick
A century ago, the Suffragettes finally succeeded in winning the right to vote for women. They would be thrilled to see the nomination of a woman so uniquely qualified to serve on the U.S....
From tragedy, a positive impact
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Monday presented plaques to the children of Stephen K. Griffith for the contributions of the fund named in their father’s honor to the charitable clinic’s mental...
Bringing out the Best: Berlin donates $18K in CARES funds to local elementary schools
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council has been trying to figure out what to do with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds it had left over after making...
Garden City approves increase in fire department stipends, new truck; Doug Pender bids farewell
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night approved an increase in the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department’s stipend pay.
Resolution No. 2020-416 reads, in part:
“Whereas, the Town Council of the...
New signs up in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night made plans for the official swearing in of the mayor and council for their next terms. Mayor Gerald Schafer and all five...
Obituary: Kenneth Ray Ponder
Kenneth Ray Ponder, 79, of Addison entered into rest Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Sept. 7, 1941 in Cullman County, Alabama. Kenneth was a loving,...
Obituary: Jeanette Trusty
Jeanette Trusty, 65, of Blountsville, Alabama passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. She was born Feb. 25, 1955 in Cullman, Alabama to Arvell and Maggie Thomas Hooper.
Ms. Trusty was a homemaker, as well as...
Obituary: Patsy Dayle Culver
Funeral services for Patsy Dayle Culver, 68, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening at the funeral home...
Obituary: Gwen Bradford Arnold Davis
Mrs. Gwen Bradford Arnold Davis, 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Gwen was born Nov. 2, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama to Bervil and Gertha Bradford.
Gwen is survived by her husband...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Oct. 15
burglary; CR 62
...
Cullman High collects 351 pairs of shoes for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School students kicked off their Sunday shoes — and probably a few more pairs, too — as part of a shoe donation drive for local nonprofit Curt’s Closet.
The drive,...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 9 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the end of the 2020 Cullman County Youth Football regular season and four teams from each division clinched their spots in the playoffs. Next week will begin the postseason...
COMMUNITY MATTERS: Cullman Tribune Citizen of the Year: Ashley Wilson
The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune's special yearly edition, "Community Matters."
CULLMAN, Ala. - It takes a special person to turn unthinkable tragedy into something beautiful. Ashley Wilson did it, and for that...
Obituary: Kay Alexander
Funeral services for Kay Alexander, 87, of Hayden will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Cornerstone Revival Center with Rev. Jeremy Wilbanks and Rev. Greg Wilbanks officiating; burial at Walkers Chapel...
Obituary: Judge Thomas Lee Burleson
Judge Thomas Lee Burleson, 91, of Hanceville went to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.
He was born Dec. 6, 1928 to Joseph Calvin and Jennie Bell Wooldridge Burleson in a poor, rural...
Justice for Junior: Family, friends gather to remember murder victim, call for change to...
BREMEN, Ala. - On Saturday evening, family and friends of Herndon “Junior” Self gathered at Rooster’s Corner in Bremen to remember the murder victim and call for changes to the 2015 mandatory release law...
Funny Things from Yesterday: He is as tough as a pine knot
Our second oldest great-grandson is Alder, (“AB2” if you remember the simple way I had to have to remember our six greats). He will be 2 years old this month. He is a very...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
New Harmony News
Vester Plunkett is ill in the Arab Hospital.
Jim Tom Noles is in a Birmingham hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Rhodes are spending a two week visit with relatives...
A Round of Applause for the Joy Givers: Kinky Friedman
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...
(Updated) 2 arrested in connection with stabbing in Bremen
Updated 10-19-20 at 1:55 p.m.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office on Monday said two people were arrested in connection with a stabbing Saturday night in Bremen.
Heather Schlecta, 33, of Bremen is charged with third-degree domestic...
Obituary: L.D. Johns
Funeral services for L.D. Johns, 84, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens, Rev. Larry Brown officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Cynthia Calvert
Graveside services for Cynthia Calvert, 66, of Arley, Alabama will be at noon Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Bethany Baptist Cemetery in Crane Hill, Alabama. Reverend Jimmy McClendon will be officiating.
Mrs. Calvert is survived...
Obituary: Jennie Smith
Graveside services for Jennie Smith, 75, of Hanceville will at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Scott Arnold will be officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m....
Cullman Regional to host Hartselle Health Center groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Friday announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cullman Regional Hartselle Health Center will be Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.
The event will feature an overview of...
Alabama completes 2020 Census with 99.9% household response
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey — alongside the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! — on Friday announced final participation results of Census 2020 for the state of...
City, County, Chamber come together for 30th annual Christmas Open House Nov. 13-15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Christmas Open House, which traditionally kicks off the local holiday shopping season, this year will be a joint effort and local businesses can register to participate for free. Joining the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Big plays doom Dawgs at Hamilton in 21-7 loss
HAMILTON, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Hamilton to take on the 4A Aggies and Addison came away with a frustrating 21-7 loss. Big plays, penalties and mental lapses doomed the valiant Bulldog effort.
Addison took the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies race past Brewer, 49-16, on the road
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - One week after securing a playoff berth, the Fairview Aggies traveled across the Morgan County line to Somerville to take on the Brewer Patriots in a non-region game. Coach George Redding’s...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs drop road matchup at Ashville 38-14
ASHVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville hit the road to take on the Bulldogs of Ashville Friday night and was sent home with a 38-14 loss. Ashville built an early lead in the first half and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont clinches playoff spot with 20-17 OT win over Oakman
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Eagles hosted the Oakman Wildcats Friday night and came away with a thrilling 20-17 overtime victory, sending Vinemont to the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
“We are playing better...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tornadoes pull away from Tigers, 38-14
ARLEY, Ala. – After collecting a huge win over Lynn last week, the Tigers returned home Friday night the host a strong Pickens County team. Meek hung with the Tornadoes early, but they were...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos fall 35-6 at Susan Moore
SUSAN MOORE, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Susan Moore Friday night to face the Bulldogs and came up short, 35-6.
Susan Moore tried to surprise the Broncos with an onside kick to open the game,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats suffer 28-0 loss at Athens
ATHENS, Ala. – Cullman hit the road Friday night for another region matchup against the Golden Eagles of Athens and it was a tough night on both sides of the ball for the Bearcats....
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors punch playoff ticket in 49-0 blowout
WEST POINT, Ala. - If you were wanting any late-season pre-playoff drama, you needed to be somewhere else Friday night, because from start to finish this one was all West Point, with the Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL: Winston County routs Cold Springs in region game, 46-21
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. - Cold Springs looked to keep its playoff hopes alive Friday night at Winston County, but a huge first-half deficit was too much to overcome for the Eagles, and the Yellow...
Obituary: Karen Ann Jones
Karen Ann Jones, 63, of Jasper entered into rest at her home in Jasper.
Karen was born Sept. 16, 1957. She Karen was a good cook who also had a green thumb and could make...
Obituary: Ellen Sue Young
Funeral services for Ellen Sue Young, 55, of Bremen will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Johnson Grove Church with Tommy Graves officiating; interment in Johnson Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Betty Sue Burton
Funeral services for Betty Sue Burton, 77, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be noon-1 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Stanley Johnson
Stanley Joseph Johnson, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at the age of 61. He was born Nov. 24, 1958 to Louie Lee and Melvis Imogene Guthrie Johnson.
Stanley was a truck driver...
Obituary: Maxine Graves-Clay
In loving memory of Maxine Graves-Clay.
Maxine died at the age of 63 at her home Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. She was a very unique and free-spirited individual. She was also very talented and artistic....
Automated sanitation pickup to begin in city Nov. 9; new carts delivered beginning Oct....
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman will soon be changing the way it services residential garbage. Beginning Nov. 9, 2020, all residents and commercial hand stops will be serviced using our new automated...
Jack Aces RC donates more than $11K to Shop with a Cop program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from Jack Aces on Friday presented the Cullman Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program a check for $11,755, money raised at the sixth annual Jack Aces Bike & Car...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 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...
Alabama’s September unemployment rate 6.6%; Cullman County lowest in state at 3.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 6.6%, up from August’s rate of 5.6% and above September 2019’s rate of...
Plan approved for selection of new city schools superintendent
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday afternoon approved a plan for the selection of a new superintendent to replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, who announced last month that she...
Assistance from the Joy to Life Foundation allows ADPH to provide free cancer screenings...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In response to a need for increased funding in north Alabama, the Joy to Life Foundation has offered to expand its efforts and provide funds statewide for breast cancer screenings for...
Wood duck mates determine migration routes
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
In the waterfowl world, Alabama’s most abundant species, the wood duck, is not known for migrating long distances.
It turns out, the wood duck migration patterns follow...
Cullman City School Board says farewell to Suzanne Harbin after 17 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday afternoon recognized outgoing board member Suzanne Harbin for her 17 years of service on the board. Harbin has served since 2003.
Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson...
Harvesting and storing pecans this fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As leaves begin to darken and pumpkins decorate every doorstep, pecans are ripe and ready for harvest as fall settles in in the Southeast. These nutritious nuts are members of...
Wallace State names student center for Dr. Garlan E. Gudger, Sr.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees on Wednesday honored the legacy of the late Dr. Garlan Gudger, Sr. by approving the naming of the student center at Wallace State...
Obituary: Zelmar Shelton
Graveside services for Zelmar Shelton of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 at Shelton Grove Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverends Ray Ponder and Paul Campbell will be officiating. Masks will...
Obituary: Wanda Jean Harrold Green
Funeral services for Wanda Jean Harrold Green, 55, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Delbert Freeman officiating; entombment at Cullman Heritage Mausoleum....
Obituary: Clura Laverne Quick
Clura Lavern Quick, 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. Clura was born Feb. 2, 1942 in Alabama to Eula Mae White and Raymond Isaac (Jack) Key.
Clura is survived by daughters...
Obituary: George Edward Hamrick
George Edward Hamrick, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. George was born Sept. 27, 1926 to Mary Meyer Hamrick and Robert E Lee Hamrick.
George is survived by sons James Hamrick...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Oct. 13
unlawful breaking and entering...
PREP FOOBALL: Playoff picture beginning to take shape in week 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – There are just three more weeks remaining in the regular season and we have several local teams that are either playing to earn home field advantage in the postseason or fighting...
Commission recognizes CARTS drivers, talks ‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Wednesday morning approved the use of the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center for the last two weekends in October for a special event, the “Nightmare in...
412 Public House owners expand with Seasoned Catering Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ribbon was officially cut Wednesday at Seasoned Catering Co., a new catering service from the owners of the popular 412 Public House. Located in what was Top of the Town...
Trees for great fall color
Tony Glover, Cullman County Extension
It is often said that if you do not like the weather here in Alabama just wait a little while because it will soon change. Fall is a favorite time...
Mum’s the word
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With fall here, the radiant autumn colors of chrysanthemums for sale begin lining the entrances of grocery stores across Alabama. Chrysanthemums, better known as “mums,” are a signature fall flower...
Today is the last day to complete the 2020 Census
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) – in alignment with Alabama Counts! – announced Wednesday that the U.S. Census Bureau has now appointed the final deadline for the...
Pet of the Week: Celebrate fall with a big bowl of Stuie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Stuie is a 1-year-old Shar-Pei mix. He’s an active-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet with soulful eyes who’s skilled on...
French journalists visit ‘Trump Country’ in Cullman, Winston counties
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sebastien Duval, a Washington D.C.-based reporter for Agence France Presse (AFP, French Press Agency) and video journalist Bastien Inzaurralde visited Cullman this week on a search for conservative voters, admittedly not...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope finishes runner-up in 4A, Area 11 Tournament
JASPER, Ala. -- A pair of Cullman County volleyball teams traveled to Curry High School Wednesday afternoon, the Good Hope Raiders and the Hanceville Bulldogs.
The Good Hope Raiders and the Hanceville Bulldogs were the first to play. The...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview topples Guntersville, West Point to win 5A, Area 14 Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – Everyone had a feeling this year’s 5A, Area 14 Tournament would come down to Fairview and West Point and that turned out to be the case Wednesday night. The Lady...
Artist Stacy Beam to host art exhibition in Arab
ARAB, Ala. – Just in time for the holidays, fine artist and native Arabian Stacy Beam will host an art exhibition “Stacy Beam: HOME” at Fine Things in Arab. Beam achieved acclaim for his...
It’s prime Autumn decorating time!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is definitely here, but saying good-bye to summer doesn’t mean saying good-bye to beautiful blooms and plants. Area garden centers have boundless varieties of beautiful colors for fall, as well...
Alabama’s Saban, Byrne test positive for COVID-19
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban and Athletic Director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, the University of Alabama announced late Wednesday afternoon.
Alabama Football Team Physician Dr. Jimmy Robinson and Associate...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14, 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...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 8 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - The playoffs start next week, and after rainy weather postponed Saturday’s action until this week, there was a huge slate of important games played around the county. The Warriors traveled to...
UPDATED LIST: Cullman area Halloween/fall events
Updated 10-31-20 at 12:32 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Dead End Haunted Trail
191 County Road 741 (As long as it’s not storming, a little rain will not stop the fun.)
The trail time varies depending on the...
CHS seniors use homecoming to raise funds for Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - A group of students at Cullman High School decided to make the most of their abridged homecoming activities and raise funds for Cullman Caring for Kids, presenting assistant director Nancy Bryant...
West Point’s Ashley Mann crowned 2020 Cullman County Fair Queen
Ashley Mann, representing West Point High School, was crowned 2020 Cullman County Fair Queen Tuesday night. Ms. Mann was also named Talent Winner. She will receive a $3,000 scholarship (paid to the school in...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Cold Springs, Hatton to win 2A, Area 13 Tournament
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison will advance and host a sub-regional tournament at Stephenson Gymnasium Friday after the Lady Bulldogs knocked off both Cold Springs and Hatton to win this year’s 2A, Area 13 Tournament....
Obituary: Patricia C. Aycox
Patricia C. Aycox, 81, of Pell City, Alabama passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. Patricia was born Jan. 22, 1939 to Oscar and Viola Winkler Colvert who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Aycox is survived...
Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Shawnee Weldon
Funeral services for Anthony "Tony" Shawnee Weldon, 59, of Cullman will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Fairview with Dr. David Chambers officiating; interment in First Baptist...
(PHOTOS) Cullman County youth earn ribbons at Alabama National Fair
Photos and captions from the Alabama Farmers Federation
Operation Safe Families initiative to combat domestic violence in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona on Tuesday announced Operation Safe Families, a new initiative to fight domestic violence in the Northern District of Alabama. Through Operation Safe Families, the U.S. Attorney’s...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Oct. 8
theft of property; CR...
Finding a new way to have fun
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kids are still having fun in P.E. class this year — their teachers and coaches just have to get a bit more creative in 2020.
With schools across the state and nation...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Amend the 2015 Mandatory Release law
Dear Editor,
On September 12, 2020, a horrendous crime was committed to someone very near and dear to our hearts. Herndon “Junior” Self was a hard-working and outgoing husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle...
Cullman County Fair in full swing through Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Cullman County Fair is in full swing after the remnants of Hurricane Delta attempted to put a damper on the festivities. If 2020 has taught us anything, it's how...
Cullman council passes $93.8M budget; City employees get 2.6% raise
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a $93.8 million budget for fiscal year 2021, a 2.04% decrease from FY 2020. The General Fund budget increased 2.65% to more than...
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Corey Freeman announces candidacy for Cullman County Commissioner, District 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Corey Freeman recently announced candidacy for Cullman County Commissioner, District 4.
Freeman began serving the public at 14 years old. His first...
