Obituary: Ruth Alice Storck
Ruth Alice Storck was born July 27, 1957 and passed away Sept. 25, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Sept. 28, 2020 at noon at Moss...
Obituary: Ithema A. Martin
Funeral services for Ithema A. Martin, 87, of Cullman, will be Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Martin passed away Thursday, Sept. 24,...
Obituary: Robert Sattler
Robert Sattler, 49, of Cullman, Alabama went to be with the Lord Sept. 23, 2020 at home. Funeral services will be noon Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 at Cornerstone Revival Church in Cullman, Alabama. Pastor...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 25, 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 announces Presidential Award of Excellence winners
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 Presidential Awards of Excellence in the Academic, Applied Technologies and Health Science divisions. These awards are given to...
Gulf State Park section succumbs to Sally’s surge
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
One aspect of living on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast is the realization that the best-laid plan is no match for Mother Nature.
The original plan was to...
Jacobs proclaims Family Day, Family Week in city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed Sept. 28, 2020 as “Family Day” and the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2020 as “Family Week” in the city...
Inside the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce audit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune sat down last week with representatives of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and auditors who recently completed an audit of the Chamber for the period between March 2019...
WSCC’s Dr. Kathy Buckelew honored for Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty designation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Department Chairperson, English and Humanities Dr. Kathy Buckelew last December was named Wallace State's 2020 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty honoree. Thursday evening, Buckelew was recognized for...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Bearcats drop area match against Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s varsity volleyball team hosted the Hartselle Lady Tigers for an area match Thursday night and despite a good effort from the Lady Bearcats, Hartselle was able to sweep the match...
Obituary: Aaron Arlis Coty Pelfrey
Aaron Arlis Coty Pelfrey, 32, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at his home.
Coty was born May 29, 1988 in Jasper, Alabama. In his earlier years, he was an Eagle...
National Adult and Literacy Week: Recent WSCC Adult Ed grads Alexander Rutherford, Skylar Bolton...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Alexander Rutherford and Skylar Bolton are recent graduates of Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department, each taking different paths to complete the program.
As Wallace State recognizes National Adult Education and Literacy Week this week, their journeys highlight the opportunities available...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Experience the wide open Tundra
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the week:
Tundra is a 2-year-old St. Bernard mix. He’s as big as his namesake, a robust and active...
Wallace State joins UAB, Jefferson State for Lamp of Learning ceremony for new nursing students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Several Wallace State Community College Nursing students marked the beginning of their journey in becoming a nurse Monday with a Lamp of Learning ceremony. Hosted remotely by the University of Alabama and also including students from Jefferson State Community...
Ivey: Grants up to $15K available for Alabama health care, emergency response providers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $35 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to establish the Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response Providers grant program....
Stars, Stripes and Soldiers: Carpenter’s Cabinet founder proposes homeless veterans’ community in Colony
COLONY, Ala. - Chris Warnick, founder of Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry ministry, visited the Colony Town Council meeting Tuesday evening with Karla Albertus of Forever and Always Patriots to propose the creation of “Stars,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 21
trespassing, theft of property,...
Cullman Co. convicted rapist up for parole weeks after being sentenced on new felony...
Updated 9-29-20 at 5:19 p.m.: Davis' parole was denied.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - David Allen Davis, 31, whose court record indicates addresses in Cullman and Vinemont, will receive a parole hearing before the Alabama Bureau of...
Reading with ‘Ivan’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fourth-graders at East Elementary School recently received a reading time surprise when Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Award-winner “The One and Only Ivan,” sent a message to their classes.
Cullman City...
Cullman Lions prepping for Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair is set to open in two weeks, and the Cullman Lions Club is busy making final preparations. The fair will open at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams hitting midseason stretch in week 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re about to run into the midway point of the 2020 regular season and we have several local teams preparing for non-regional bouts this week. Good Hope and Cullman are still...
Wallace State seeking artists for digital showcase
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Minnesota’s Hennepin Technical College and Wallace State Community College have teamed up to host collaborative multimedia online showcase of community artworks titled “Streaming Identity.” In the aftermath of the killing of...
Reintroduction of the Eastern indigo snake in the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Eastern indigo snake, one of the longest snakes native to the United States, calls the Southeast home. Unfortunately, this staple reptile’s survival is at risk, especially in Alabama. In...
Obituary: Karen Louise Dunn
Karen Louise Dunn, 74, of Cullman passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at her residence. She was born, June 24, 1946 to O'Neal and Mildred Louise Brown.
She is preceded in death by her husband...
Obituary: Billy Ray Maddox
Mr. Billy Ray Maddox, 59, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Maddox was born Feb. 25, 1961 to Billy Ray and Billie Ballard Maddox.
Private family services for Mr....
Man arrested after eluding authorities Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Wednesday arrested James Kent Lambert and transferred him to the custody of the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.
Lambert eluded...
Students confirmed at Saint Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sixteen St. Bernard Prep students and two alumni received the Sacrament of Confirmation Friday evening, Sept. 18, 2020 at Saint Bernard Abbey Church in Cullman.
The Rt. Rev. Marcus J. Voss, Abbot...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 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...
2nd wave of Cullman County officers headed to Gulf Coast
CULLMAN, Ala. - In response to a mutual aid request to Division F of the Alabama Mutual Aid System (AMAS), the Cullman Police Department and Hanceville Police Department last week sent officers to Foley,...
County passes $65.6M budget; Gudger announces resurfacing of Welcome Road
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a $65.6 million budget for FY 2021 Tuesday morning. It includes a $23.6 million General Fund budget with $13.1 million, or 55.2%, budgeted for the Cullman...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS girls, boys, place 1st, 2nd at Albertville Meet
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman High School Swim Team made the trip to the new Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheatre Monday and both the girls and boys put together excellent performances. The girls took...
Parents helping parents: Colony offers support for students, families struggling with virtual education
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander on Tuesday evening told the town council and guests about a new program she and several mothers from the community have started to help students who are...
West Point passes budget, receives clean audit
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Town of West Point passed its FY2021 budget this week, with $337,183 in expenditures, a slight increase from 2020. The Town expects total revenue to be $415,812 for the...
Pet of the Week: Meet Mr. Finch!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Mr. Finch is a 2-year-old Heeler mix. He’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who’s attentive and athletic, skilled...
‘Anxiety Elephants’ author Caris Snider to present by livestream to students Sept. 29
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Author, speaker, worship leader and Wallace State alum Caris Snider will discuss her book “Anxiety Elephants: A 31-Day Devotional to Help Stomp Out Your Anxiety” to Wallace State Community College students on a virtual platform...
Obituary: Barbara G. Frazier
Barbara G. Frazier, 62, of Phil Campbell passed away Sept. 21, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama. Barbara was born Aug. 13, 1958 to Homer and Onece Frazier.
Visitation will be held...
Obituary: Charlotte Louise Kausulka Evans
Charlotte Louise Kausulka Evans passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at Woodland Village Healthcare. She was born Nov. 25, 1933 to Herman and Louise Schaffer.
She is preceded in death by her husbands Johnny Kausulka...
Obituary: Clezell Posey Lynn
Clezell Posey Lynn, 88, of Haleyville passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2020. She was born Feb. 22, 1932 in Haleyville to Nelson and Alpha Posey.
A graveside service will be held at Lynn Cemetery in...
Obituary: William “Bill” Lance Pilgrim
William “Bill” Lance Pilgrim of Cullman passed away Sept. 21 at the age of 72. He was born Oct. 24, 1947 to Claude William and Grace Lollar Pilgrim.
He is preceded in death by his...
St. Bernard sees record enrollment in music program, seeks instruments, community support
CULLMAN, Ala. - For St. Bernard Prep School’s fine arts program, the good news is all-time high enrollment in its beginner band. The bad news is a lack of instruments and music for so...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 22, 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...
Nov. 3 General Election sample ballot for Cullman County voters
Below is a sample of the ballot that Cullman County voters will see in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. There will be six statewide amendments on the ballot. Explanations of those amendments are...
WSCC Athletics: Cross country teams run 2nd meets at UAH
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross country teams competed in their second meets of the season over the weekend, participating in the UAH Chargers Cross Country Open.
Both teams had individuals set personal record and...
New Taco Bell location now open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. – Taco Bell’s south Cullman location is moving just down the road and the ribbon was cut on the new building Tuesday morning. The new location on U.S. Highway 31 in King...
Berlin moves forward on development of town facilities
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening moved forward with measures to continue the development of its municipal facilities.
The council:
Awarded a $450 contract to Vinemont Welding and Fabrication for sand blasting...
Relief fund established to help Alabama farmers recover from Hurricane Sally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has established a relief fund to help farmers from across the state whose farms were damaged by Hurricane Sally.
“When disaster strikes, I am always impressed by the...
Garden City Town Council approves lease for boutique
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night approved the lease for a new boutique in town. Keith Sanders brought the request before the council, and after some discussion, it...
Obituary: Mariglynn Boren Spears
In loving memory of Mariglynn Boren Spears of Hanceville, Alabama
Mrs. Spears will have a gathering of friends from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mariglynn is survived by her son Albert...
Obituary: Wilda Elizabeth Willingham
Funeral services for Wilda Elizabeth Willingham, 87, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at Mt. Vernon First Congregational Methodist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. Glenn McCain...
Obituary: William Lewis “Doug” Glaze, Sr.
William Lewis “Doug” Glaze, Sr. was born Oct. 2, 1944 in Haleyville, Alabama. He spent most of his years moving from Haleyville to all over Florida and then back here again. He finally came...
Obituary: Roger Dale Maze
Roger Dale Maze, 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. He was born in Arab, Alabama, Aug. 8, 1946 to William and Ivella Lawler Maze.
Mr. Maze was a truck driver by...
Obituary: Willodean Bell
Willodean Bell, affectionately known as Dean, passed away surrounded in love and comfort with the grace of God and family Sunday morning, Sept. 20, 2020.
She is survived by her children Shirley Lea (Scott), Sandy...
Cullman Co. murder suspect Nathan Winston Stephens remains at large
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nathan Winston Stephens, 43, continues to evade authorities, who are searching for him in connection with the Sept. 12 murder of Herndon Self, Jr., 56, of Hanceville.
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 17
possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Ivey establishes Alabama STEM Council, including WSCC’s Dr. Vicki Karolewics
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced she has signed Executive Order No. 721, establishing the Alabama STEM Council. The Council will advise state leadership on ways to improve STEM (Science, technology,...
Jacobs proclaims September NICU Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, the month of September is set aside as Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Awareness Month. On Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of September...
‘We had a lot of fun’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents and staff of Westminster Assisted Living capped off a weeklong celebration of National Assisted Living Week with a family car parade Friday afternoon. The residents were thrilled to come...
Obituary: James Anthoney Whatley
James Anthoney Whatley, 55, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Whatley was born June 3, 1965 to James Edward and...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala.-- We are now halfway through the 2020 youth football season and some teams have inched closer to playoff berths while some are looking to fight their way into postseason contention. The Raiders...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the Files of 1940:
Logan News
Jackie Rushing is spending the week in Birmingham with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Logan will go to Ponders this weekend to take advantage of the reduced prices on white...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Our 1st great-grandson
Our first great grandson is Crosby James Skipper. He is now 3 years old and a little boy who has an inquisitive mind. The other day he was watching a documentary program on mosquitoes...
I-65 resurfacing through Cullman Co. switching to daytime Sept. 21; expect delays
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that resurfacing on Interstate 65 in Cullman County will switch from nighttime work to daytime work for the next few weeks due to...
Job fair Saturday, Sept. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – At least 10 companies will be on-site for a job fair Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. There are more than 400 jobs available.
Pre-registration...
Obituary: Joseph Franklin Woodard
Joseph Franklin Woodard, 83 of Cullman, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ross and Tressie Baker Woodard; infant sons Joseph Woodard and Franklin Woodard;...
Obituary: Cora Keel Gipson
Cora Keel Gipson of Cullman passed away Sept. 18, 2020 at the age of 81. She was born Sept. 6, 1939 to Jimmy Joe and Loyice McCormick Keel.
She is preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Truman”Bim” Eugene Cole
Truman E. “Bim” Cole, 86, of Cullman passed away Sept. 19 after a brief illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents Volena and Bill Cole and sisters Doris Pair and Sue Blandenburg.
He is...
Obituary: Faye Breed
Graveside services for Faye Breed, 90, will be Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Fairview Methodist Cemetery; Phillip Parmer is officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Charles F. “Dick” Wynn
Funeral services for Charles F. “Dick” Wynn, 87, of Falkville will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Wynell Lee
Funeral services for Mrs. Wynell Lee, 101, of Vinemont, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends Monday, Sept. 21 from noon-2...
Obituary: Reverend Robert Len Fain, Sr.
Reverend Robert Len Fain, Sr., 73, of Arley entered into rest Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Reverend Fain was born April 16, 1947 in Idaho. He was the...
37th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition a go, with changes
CULLMAN, Ala. – With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, and marching bands having to adjust their attendance when traveling, the fate of the always popular Cullman County Band Exhibition was up in the air....
(Full Story) Rowlette’s Col. Cullmann out as 2020 Oktoberfest MC
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time since 2001, it appears that Cullman’s Oktoberfest celebration will go on without its Colonel. Social media around the community lit up Friday with word that Larry Rowlette,...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Saints finish runners up at Fairview Invitational
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several local teams were in the field at Randall Shedd Community Park Saturday morning for this year’s Fairview Invitational and the St. Bernard Saints went home with a little hardware. St....
Jacobs proclaims September Recovery Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, the month of September is set aside as National Recovery Awareness Month in the United States in order to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance abuse...
Hurricane Sally slams Alabama; farmers predict major crop losses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Slow-moving Hurricane Sally stalled for hours along Alabama’s Gulf Coast Sept. 16, her creeping progress flooding fields — and farmers’ hopes for bumper harvests.
“It started blowing high winds about 3 a.m....
Full STEAM ahead
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Students at Good Hope Primary School are excited to be back in school and they are especially excited about the school's new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Lab....
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman pounds Hazel Green 48-6 to remain unbeaten
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman played host to the Hazel Green Trojans Friday night and dominated both sides of the ball to collect a 48-6 victory and move to 5-0 for the first time since...
What’s new for the 2020-2021 hunting seasons
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Deer hunters will find two new zones in the 2020-2021 Alabama Deer Zones map with season dates that better coincide with deer rutting...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 22-6 road win over rival Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Addison traveled 17 miles west to take on their biggest rival, the Double Springs Yellow Jackets Friday night and the Bulldogs came away with a hard fought 22-6 victory to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops road game at Aliceville 40-7
ALICEVILLLE, Ala. – Cold Springs made the long trip to Aliceville to take on the Yellow Jackets Friday night and despite jumping out to an early lead, the Eagles were unable to keep pace...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies edge Warriors 28-27 in instant classic
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Please keep all hands and feet inside the ride at all times. The roller coaster ending in a huge Fairview win and another West Point heartbreak was worthy of ESPN...
PREP FOOTBALL: Knights outlast Panthers, 28-27, at home
ARAB, Ala. - On a perfect night for football Southside of Gadsden traveled to Arab for an AHSAA Class 6A Region 7 matchup. The Knights of Arab held off a late-game surge by the Panthers...
Obituary: Charles Samuel Brown, Jr.
Mr. Charles Samuel Brown, Jr. of Vinemont passed away Sept.16, 2020 at the age of 66. He was born July 11, 1954 in Nashua New Hampshire to Charles Samuel Brown, Sr. and Madelyn Patricia...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Hubbertville in region matchup, 57-28
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek looked to pick up its first win of the season at home in a region game against Hubbertville on homecoming night Friday. A first-half deficit proved to be too much...
Obituary: Leonard Travis Quick
In loving memory of Leonard Travis Quick.
On Sept. 10, 2020 the last true mountain man left this world to move on to the happy hunting grounds. There was no man more loved or respected....
Obituary: Walter “Richard” Heinl, Jr.
Graveside services for Walter “Richard” Heinl, Jr. will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend James Fields will be officiating. Face masks are required.
Walter “Richard” Heinl, Jr. of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos fall to Carbon Hill, 32-8
CARBON HILL, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Carbon Hill for an area game Friday night, and the Bulldogs came away with a 32-8 victory.
The Broncos received the opening kickoff, but after...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Reynolds
Bobby Ray Reynolds, 76, of Double Springs passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. He was born Feb. 11, 1944 in Double Springs, Alabama to James and Dollie Reynolds.
Bobby was a veteran in the Army...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away from Hanceville 34-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the short trip over to Ray Talley stadium for a region showdown with the Hanceville Bulldogs and left with a 34-13 victory to improve to 5-0. The Bulldogs...
CPD searching for robbery suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is searching for Thomas Kingsley Murray Sawyer, 39, of Cullman. Sawyer is wanted for second-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 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...
Mom of Cullman murder suspect arrested for hindering prosecution
CULLMAN, Ala. - The mother of Cullman murder suspect Nathan Winston Stephens was arrested Thursday, charged with first-degree hindering prosecution. Audrey Cofield Smith, 61, of Welti was taken into custody by officers with the...
State’s unemployment rate falls to 5.6%; Cullman Co. 2nd lowest in state at 3.6%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 5.6%, down from July’s rate of 7.9%, and above August 2019’s rate of...
Satellite Probate Office opens in Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The east side of Cullman County now has the convenience of a Cullman County Probate satellite office. Located inside Holly Pond Town Hall, the office is open one day a...
Learning from one another: Cullman, Selma delegations meet to share ideas
CULLMAN, Ala. - A delegation from Selma traveled to Cullman Thursday to talk about how two remarkably different communities with polar opposite historical backgrounds might address differences and discuss future partnerships that allow each community...
‘It’s definitely a brotherhood’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) has dispatched multiple crews south to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally.
“We have eight linemen working today at Pioneer Electric Cooperative in Greenville, and one of...
Obituary: Lejend Adonnis Kearse
Memorial services for Lejend Adonnis Kearse will be 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at Garden City First Baptist Church in Garden City, Alabama. Friends of the family will be welcome at the church...
Obituary: Wayne Larry Barnett, Sr.
Funeral services for Wayne Larry Barnett, Sr., 74, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cross Roads Cemetery, with Rev. Wayne Barnett,...
Obituary: Gail Willene Story
Funeral services for Mrs. Gail Willene Story, 85, of Hanceville will be at noon, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Reverend Scott Sessions and Reverend Joe...
Obituary: Goldie Alvis Gardner
Goldie Alvis Gardner, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born April 15, 1932 in Etheridge, TN to Clarence William and Alice Yarbrough Alvis.
She is preceded...
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The Garage hosting ‘Day of the Deadlift’ competition
Deadlifting, costumes, trunk-or-treat and more
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Garage in Cullman is gearing up for its annual Day of the Deadlift party, set for...
