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.
Enjoying a fire pit, responsibly
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is a great time to gather around a backyard fire pit and enjoy the cooler weather. Cullman Fire Marshal Chris Chaffin described enjoying a fire pit as “like camping without...
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...
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Dripping Springs DAR chapter announces support for Wreaths Across America
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each December, on National Wreaths Across America Day, wreath-laying ceremonies are carried out at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at...
