Bremen man charged with multiple sex crimes involving children
BREMEN, Ala. - A Bremen man has been charged with multiple sex crimes, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). James Michael Doss, 61, is facing two counts of sexual abuse of a...
Mr. Big still the big man at Oktoberfest wiener dog races
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the highly competitive tradition of Cullman wiener dog racing, one name stands out in history, and this year’s contest offered no exception. For the fourth year in a row, Mr....
Obituary: John Hoyt Sanders
John Hoyt Sanders, 74, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 24, 1946 to Olen and Margaret Sanders.
He is preceded in death by his...
Obituary: Henry Royal Calhoun
Mr. Henry Royal Calhoun, 78, of Baileyton passed away Oct. 3, 2020 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home was honored to serve the family.
He was born Oct. 8, 1941 to Luther Lorenzo and Icycoy...
Obituary: Malorie Kristen Black
Funeral services for Malorie Kristen Black, 33, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery, Minister Terry Michael officiating.
Cullman Funeral...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - The end of the regular season is drawing closer and with two weeks left to go, some teams have clinched playoff spots while others are looking to keep their postseason hopes...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Akers Family Reunion
The annual Akers family reunion was held on June 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Cobbs, at Gum Pond.
The following relatives and friends were present:...
A Round of Applause for the Joy Givers: Dinah Washington
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...
Senior Dedication held at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard recognized its senior class recently during a ceremony in the Abbey Church. Family members, along with the junior class, gathered Thursday, Oct. 1 to recognize the seniors and commend...
Alabama observes SIDS Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) urges parents and caregivers to learn about the risk factors that lead to the sudden deaths of infants, especially during October, Sudden Infant Death...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Another hearing problem
Rudene and I have lost our hearing. Both of us have high-dollar hearing aids, but on the telephone, we sometimes misunderstand what is being said.
Two weeks ago, a lady from church called and talked...
Obituary: Othal Omer Miller
Mr. Othal O. "Butch" Miller of Falkville passed away Oct. 3, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born in Cullman May 3, 1952 to Othal Omer and Helen Louise Townsend Miller.
He is...
Obituary: Charles A. Williams
Charles Afton Williams, 90, passed away Oct. 2, 2020 in Huntsville, Alabama. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman, Alabama. Visitation will be followed by...
Back in business: Berlin Hardware and Farm Supply carries on tradition of Walker’s Corner
BERLIN, Ala. - The Walker family’s hardware store at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and County Road 747 in Berlin had been a community fixture for decades before it closed in December 2017....
‘Don’t wait!’: ALEA urges Alabamians to obtain STAR ID despite deadline extension
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – One year ago, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor were urging Alabamians to obtain their STAR ID by Oct. 1, 2020.
However, in response to COVID-19,...
Cullman Chamber YEA! member to compete to be America’s Next Top Young Entrepreneur
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that a student in its expanded Young Entrepreneurs’ Academy (YEA!) has been selected to participate in a national “Shark Tank” style entrepreneurs’ competition.
On...
PROST! Cullman Oktoberfest 2020, though abbreviated, still kicks off big
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman, Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism and the Cullman Oktoberfest Committee kicked off an abbreviated Oktoberfest celebration Friday evening at Depot Park. Although shortened in length, the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors collect 1st win of season at Crossville 35-27
CROSSVILLE, Ala. -- In the words of Boobie Miles’ grandpa, “He can run, he can catch, and he can PASS!” Senior do-it-all Carter Thornton did what he has done all year long, make big...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers fall to Marion County on the road 43-16
GUIN, Ala. – After using last week’s bye week to rest up and refocus for the latter half of the season, the Meek Tigers hit the road Friday night to face the Marion County...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope drops 1st game of season to Etowah, 31-20
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope fell short 31-20 Friday night against the Etowah Blue Devils to pick up its first loss of the season and drop to 6-1.
The Blue Devils mostly ran the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles comeback effort against Winfield falls short, 28-18
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Pirates of Winfield for homecoming after being off for the last two weeks. In my opinion, the Eagles played their best game of the season, but...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison tops Cold Springs on homecoming, 50-14
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Cold Springs Eagles in a pivotal Class 2A region matchup with vital playoff positioning on the line. The Dawgs were not gracious hosts as they celebrated homecoming with a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies best Pirates, 33-21
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Boaz Pirates traveled to Dafford Smith Stadium to take on the Fairview Aggies in an AHSAA Class 5A Region 7 game Friday. Boaz looked to remain undefeated in region play. ...
PREP FOOTBALL: Redskins tame Bulldogs, 56-24
ONEONTA, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Oneonta Friday night to face the Redskins, who walked away with a 56-24 victory.
The Bulldogs received the opening kickoff and started on their own 33. On...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab rolls past Locust Fork on homecoming night, 49-27
ARAB, Ala. - The Arab Knights took on Locust Fork in a "no record" game Friday night for homecoming due to a forfeit win over Pell City. A huge first half by the Knights...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats bounce back with 21-10 win at Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. – After dropping their first game of the season at Mars Hill last week, the Bearcats were back on the road for a region matchup Friday night and they downed the Decatur...
Obituary: Deborah K. Preston
Deborah K. Preston, 65, of Joppa passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at her residence.
Deborah was born May 21, 1955, the daughter of Walter Spinks and Mary Frances Heaton Spinks.
She was a retired Teacher/Head Start Coordinator for Community Action Partnership of North Alabama.
She is survived by her husband Earnest Preston of Joppa; sons Daryl Preston and David
Preston, both of Joppa; brothers Mike Spinks of Bremen and Paul Spinks of Cullman; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family chose to honor her wishes by cremation with no formal memorial service.
Gober Funeral Chapel assisted the Preston family with cremation arrangements.
Obituary: Diane Evans Mead
Diane Evans Albright Mead, 64, of Falkville passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. She was born April 10, 1956 to Donald and Dean Johnson Evans, who have preceded her in death.
Her family will receive...
Obituary: Aubrey Lee Mooney
Memorial service details for Aubrey Lee Mooney, 67, of Hanceville, Alabama are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Mooney passed away Oct. 1, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was...
Obituary: Jeffery Jetton
Jeffery Jetton, 53, of Hayden passed away early Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.
He is survived by his mother Martha Jetton and several distant family members.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Friends may...
Obituary: Edith Carrie Mae Pierce
Edith Carrie Mae Pierce, 93, of Double Springs entered into rest Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Edith was born May 21, 1927 in Cullman County. She was a...
Ivey will be in Cullman Monday for Reliance Worldwide expansion groundbreaking
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will be in Cullman Monday, Oct 5 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Reliance Worldwide’s expansion. The project includes the expansion of Reliance Worldwide’s existing Cullman presence, as...
National Hispanic Heritage Month: WSCC student Sebastian Arce shares Colombian heritage
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College is recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15. Men’s tennis star sophomore Sebastian Arce, among the many students on campus of Hispanic or Latino descent, is perhaps the...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 2, 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 Regional implements updated hospital visitation policy
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional Medical Center announced Friday that in order to comply with Governor Kay Ivey’s amended Safer at Home Order regarding hospital visitation, the hospital has developed a COVID/Pandemic Visitation Policy,...
New state program supports poultry growers impacted by pandemic
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The Alabama Agricultural Stabilization Program (AASP) offers the state poultry growers an opportunity for compensation for losses incurred because of the COVID pandemic.
The Poultry Farmer Stabilization Grant Program, which is...
‘A great day in Cullman and the state of Alabama’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), City of Cullman, Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) and Cullman County’s legislative delegation on Thursday morning “broke ground” to mark the official launch of the...
Cullman Oktoberfest begins today!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dust off your lederhosen or dirndl and head out to Depot Park for Cullman’s Oktoberfest celebration, which begins today and runs through Saturday evening.
Highlighting its German heritage, Cullman began celebrating Oktoberfest...
Merrill: Disregard information sent from Election Mail Service
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Secretary of State’s Office has been made aware of another third-party organization contacting voters with outdated and inaccurate information to encourage voter registration and voter participation.
The letter, which is sent...
Obituary: James Alvin Metcalf, Jr.
Funeral services for James Alvin Metcalf, Jr., 66, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Billy Randolph officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: George Edward Hamrick
George Edward Hamrick, 93, died peacefully at Mulberry Health, Mulberry, Indiana Sept. 17. Alzheimer’s Disease was not his friend. He was a good man. He lived a good life. If you met him, you...
Pet of the Week: Truman is looking for a forever friend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Truman is a 1-1.5-year-old Heeler mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s skilled on his...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 1, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 1, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 28
illegal possession of prescription...
Helpers on parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s an annual tradition for Cullman Primary School students to meet and learn about “community helpers” across the Cullman area, teaching young students about the important roles everyone from police to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Massive region matchups coming in week 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local teams are preparing to kick off the second half of the regular season this week and there are some critical region showdowns coming up with the postseason right around the...
ADPH: Get the protection offered by the flu shot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues this fall, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) have joined forces to...
Cullman Fire Rescue donates $1,500 to Cullman County Bosom Buddies
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation received a $1,500 donation from Cullman Fire Rescue’s Cullman Professional Firefighters Public Relations Board (CPFPRB) at Fire Station 3 Wednesday afternoon. Foundation President Lori McGrath...
Hanceville Fire Department getting new truck
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire and Rescue will soon be getting a new rig. The department was given permission Tuesday night to purchase a Toyne Pumper truck. The custom-made truck is expected to take...
Obituary: Lillie Ball
Funeral services for Lillie Ball, 79, will be Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ray Bennett and Bro. Rickey Ball officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing....
Obituary: Brady “Bull” Joe Nix
Mr. Brady Joe Nix was born Dec. 25, 1941 in Winston County and passed away Sept. 29, 2020 at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham at the age of 78.
Brady was a truck...
Obituary: Willard Wayne Parrish, Sr.
Willard Wayne Parrish, Sr., 77, of Carbon Hill, Alabama, formerly of Jasper, entered into rest Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
He was born June 27, 1943 in Lawrence County, Alabama.
Visitation will...
Alabama awarded $17.8M Reimagine Workforce Preparation grant
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Alabama has been awarded $17,827,178.11 to provide opportunities for Alabama workers who have been displaced by COVID-19 to develop new skills in high demand industries....
Jacobs proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the month of October 2020 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to representatives of Victim...
The first 5 families
The city of Cullman is gearing up to celebrate its German heritage during this week’s Oktoberfest festivities, and while many are aware of the city’s founder, John G. Cullmann, some might not know that...
Explore: Scenic Sportsman Lake Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park has all the elements that make a park enjoyable...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 30, 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 Gulf Coast beaches reopen Oct. 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In consultation with the City of Gulf Shores, City of Orange Beach, Town of Dauphin Island and Baldwin County, all Alabama Gulf Coast beaches will reopen at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct....
Alabama Safer at Home Order, mask mandate extended until Nov. 8
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the mask mandate, which was set to expire Oct. 2 has been extended until Nov. 8. The...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 6 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday marked the end of week six of the youth football season and some key games took place with playoff implications on the line. The Bearcats traveled to take on the...
2020 Census deadline changed to Oct. 5
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) – in alignment with Alabama Counts! – announced Tuesday that the Census Bureau has informed the State that it plans to extend...
Cullman City Schools’ ‘Hat Day’ fundraiser raises $1,179 for United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sporting everything from cowboy hats to baseball caps, hundreds of students across the city of Cullman recently got a chance to tweak the normal dress code — but don’t worry —...
CCCDC awards $110K in community grants
Updated 9-30-20 Updated headline to reflect $110K, not $104K.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total of $110,000 in grants Tuesday night.
The following grant requests were approved:
Victim...
ABC Board rescinds 11 p.m. rule, requires licensees to abide by directives of State...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board) during a special called meeting Tuesday adopted an emergency rule requiring all on-premises licensees to abide by the directives of the State Health...
Wallace State receives $1.5M U.S. Dept. of Labor award
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday announced an award of $1.5 million to Wallace State Community College, part of $29 million in grants awarded to 27 recipients through the Workforce Opportunities...
Obituary: Martha Jo Sinyard McMurry
Martha Jo Sinyard McMurry, 86, of Huntsville passed from life to the eternal on Monday. “Meemee” was born Feb. 12, 1934 to Weaver and Rossie Sinyard of Crane Hill, AL. She was the youngest...
Obituary: Odis Johnson
Odis Johnson, 90, of Arab entered into rest Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at Diversacare of Arab.
Mr. Johnson was born Dec. 21, 1929 in Madison County, Alabama. He loved to sing gospel music and go...
Obituary: Euis Baker, Jr.
Funeral services for Euis Baker, Jr., 69, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be noon-2 p.m. prior to the service. Reverend...
Obituary: Terry Spooner
Memorial services for Terry Spooner, 58, of Hartselle will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Michael Murphy officiating. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. prior to the...
Obituary: Thomas Dewitt Kinney
Thomas Dewitt Kinney, 74, of Falkville passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2020,at UAB Palliative Care. He was born Wednesday, June 5, 1946 to Gabriel and Elena Kinney.
He was preceded in death by his sister...
Obituary: Wendell Oliver Murphree
Memorial services for Wendell Oliver Murphree, 76, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jesse Howard Stewart
Memorial services for Jesse Howard Stewart, 74, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Stewart passed away...
Wallace State Nursing Chair Deborah Hoover presents at national conference
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education Chair Deborah “Pepper” Hoover recently presented information about the program’s joint enrollment model with the University of Alabama at Birmingham during the 2020 National League for Nursing (NLN) Virtual Education Summit.
Master of...
Singleton pleads guilty in $365K theft from Cullman County Fair Association
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stephen L. Singleton, 72, of Cullman, who was charged in February 2020 with the theft of more than $200,000 from the Cullman County Fair Association, recently pleaded guilty to the more...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 29, 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...
‘Man, what a cool job!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Goat Island Brewing officially kicked off Cullman Oktoberfest 2020 Saturday with its own “Goatoberfest” celebration at the south Cullman brewery, and was joined by Christina Holmes and Jamie Blackmon of...
Good Hope council passes FY 2021 budget
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night passed the City’s FY 2021 $1.97 million budget. The projected revenue for the coming year is $2.28 million, up $400,000 over last...
Ivey announces creation of Alabama Family Central website
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the creation of Alabama Family Central a comprehensive, easy-to-use web and mobile destination that offers parents and families, guardians, teachers and caregivers a one-stop connection...
Cullman City Council hears from veterans about PTSD treatment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed three area veterans and representatives of Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214, who thanked the council for its financial support of...
East Elementary student donates garden proceeds to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lions Club held its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Monday night and there was plenty for the club to celebrate. In addition to continuing preparations for...
Hanceville community enjoys Kids Night Out
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville hosted its annual Kids Night Out Saturday at C.W. Day Park. Although traditionally held before the start of the school year, this year’s event was pushed back...
Obituary: Randolph “Randy” Hudson Millar
Randolph "Randy" Hudson Millar, 69, of Cullman passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Jan. 31, 1951 to C. Hudson and Helen Millar.
He was preceded in death by his...
Obituary: Amy Gwendolyn Anderson
Amy Gwen Calvert Anderson, 70, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Amy was born July 14, 1950 to Helen Elizabeth Speegle Calvert and Henry Ernest Calvert, who preceded her in...
Obituary: Robert Shell Walker
Robert Shell Walker, 77 died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital of pneumonia and a very long battle with dementia.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Sonja (Hare)...
Obituary: Terry Moore
Terry Moore, 59, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Moore was born Sept. 21, 1961 in Haleyville, Alabama. Terry loved his family and was a...
Obituary: Donnie Ledron Sanders, Sr.
Graveside services for Donnie Ledron Sanders, Sr., 72, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at Cold Springs Cemetery. The family of Mr. Sanders will accept friends for a...
Obituary: Glenda Bowen McAnnally
Graveside services for Glenda Bowen McAnnally, 72, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at Antioch Baptist Cemetery in Fairview, Rev. Tim McCormick officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at...
U.S. 231 bridges now open to traffic
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that both roadways of U.S. Highway 231 between Lacey’s Spring and Morgan City, including the twin bridges constructed to safely span the landslide...
WSCC women’s golf wins 4th straight WSCC Fall Invite; Cross country teams finish 2nd...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team opened its fall slate last Friday at Cross Creek Golf Course, winning its fourth consecutive Wallace State Fall Invitational.
Wallace State sophomore Lauren Cole was the low medalist, carding...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 24
criminal mischief; CR 1564
harassment;...
Former Cullman Warehouse District business owner indicted in theft of more than $200K
CULLMAN, Ala. – A former Cullman Warehouse District business owner was indicted Sept. 17 by a Cullman County grand jury on one count of aggravated theft by deception and one count of first-degree theft...
Cullman man charged with torture of child
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man has been charged with torture/willful abuse of a child under the age of 18, chemical endangerment of a child and possession of drug paraphernalia.
William Richard Mebius, 27, was...
Sprout Fiber Internet update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Electric Cooperative in June announced big news for its customers: the launch of Sprout Fiber Internet. So far, according to Cullman EC, 108 miles of Sprout Fiber Internet loop...
U.S. 231 in Morgan Co. scheduled to re-open Monday
LACEY'S SPRING, Ala. - The stretch of U.S. Highway 231 in Morgan County that has been closed since February due to cracking of the roadway, exacerbated by heavy rains in early 2020 and caused...
Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Almost everyone has a favorite teacher from school. Maybe it was one who pushed us to do our very best or who recognized a special talent in us and helped us...
Mentors needed for The Link’s ONE-Eighty program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County, after months of preparation, is preparing to roll out its ONE-Eighty program intended to help former prison inmates make a smoother transition to life outside prison...
First Source for Women fundraising telethon Oct. 29; talent search on through Sept. 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville-based pregnancy services organization First Source for Women (FSW) is getting creative and hosting a live telethon fundraising event that will be livestreamed Oct. 29, 2020 from 5-9 p.m. from Christ...
Funny Things from Yesterday: I had my hearing tested
Several years ago, I was told that I could not pass a flight physical because I could not hear. I don’t know why they thought that, for every time someone said, “It’s time to...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the Files of 1940:
Census Shows Cullman to Lead in Farms and Industries, 7th District
In a complete return of the Business and Manufacturers, Population and Housing and Agricultural Census of 1940, issued by...
Cullman Electric Co-op goes virtual with 84th annual meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a year full of unique challenges, Cullman Electric Cooperative took on another new task Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, by hosting its 84th annual meeting as a virtual event.
The normal fanfare...
A Round of Applause for the Joy Givers: Minnie Pearl
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...
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‘Revive Alabama’: Ivey announces $100M grant program for small businesses impacted...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses in Alabama that have been impacted...
