2 arrested in child kidnapping in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Jefferson County women have been charged in connection with a kidnapping in Cullman County.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), a 2-year-old child was reported missing on Smith Lake...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 8
domestic violence; CR 1043
theft...
Ivey urges participation in 2020 Census
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With the last day for 2020 Census participation set for Sept. 30, Gov. Kay Ivey is urging all Alabamians who have not completed their forms to do so as quickly as...
Truth in Nature archery program starts Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chapter of the nonprofit organization Truth in Nature is getting ready to begin its archery program. This Saturday, Sept. 12, mentors will come out to help boys learn the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams looking to hit their stride in week 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Most
local squads were on the road for region openers last week and this Friday
night, most of our local teams will be back on their home fields. Hanceville
and Arab will both have...
Commission approves abatement for HH Technologies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Wednesday morning approved a $189,505 tax abatement for HH Technologies, Inc. HHT, a leading “a leading supplier of high-performance, automated door systems, portable evaporative cooling systems...
Colony, Cullman County Museum honored for Alabama Bicentennial work
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Bicentennial Commission in April announced the Alabama Bicentennial Legacy Awards and Commendations, and the Cullman County Bicentennial Committee was pleased to announce the Wallace State Community College Fine and...
‘Show us what ya got!’: First Source for Women seeks local talent for fundraising...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville-based pregnancy services organization First Source for Women (FSW) is getting creative and hosting a live telethon fundraising event Oct. 29, 2020 from 5-9 p.m., and the group is seeking local...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – All of us can help prevent suicide. Every year, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, other mental health organizations and individuals across the nation raise awareness of suicide prevention during September. While...
Javier Figueroa of Holly Pond receives nursing scholarship
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Eight students from The University of Alabama's Capstone College of Nursing received the DCH Health System's BSN Scholarship, including Javier Figueroa of Holly Pond, AL.
"We are so appreciative of this opportunity...
Obituary: Grant Randall Sides
Grant Randall Sides, 28, of Cullman passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 15, 1992 in Orlando, Florida to George and Sara Beth Sides.
Grant was a graduate of...
Obituary: Leeann Cox
Leeann Cox, 44, of Arab passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 29, 1976 to Jerry Lee Wilson and Rose Ann Jacobs.
Leeann is survived by her husband...
Obituary: Evelyn W. Brown
Evelyn W. Brown of Cullman passed away at her residence Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born in Etowah County, AL Feb. 20, 1927 to Claude and Leona Walker...
Obituary: Cecil Earl Jones
Cecil Earl Jones, 59, of Arley entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Cecil was born Aug. 24, 1961 in Walker County, Alabama.
No public services are scheduled at this time.
Cecil...
Holly Pond’s Lexie Smith wins state racking horse championship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Holly Pond High School student Lexie Smith was named State Youth Racking Champion at the Alabama Open Horseman Association State Show in Montgomery, with her...
PREP SWIMMING: Cullman boys, girls place 2nd in 1st meet of season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Swimming
season officially got underway Tuesday night and both Cullman’s boys and girls
squads collected second place finishes. Cullman finished just behind
Westminster Christian Academy. The Bearcats defeated St. John Paul II and
Madison County...
Celebrating ‘Nana’s’ special day
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Wednesday, Sept. 9, Barbara Faye Speegle will celebrate her 85th birthday with her friends and staff at Morningside Assisted Living in Cullman. Speegle’s family has had very limited visitation with...
Colony creates local historical society, expands access to accounts for roads
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening voted to extend to the Finance Committee chairman (currently Councilman Melvin Hammond, retiring, and incoming successor Eric Carwell) and Roads and Utilities Committee Chairwoman...
2-part CCSO Firearms Safety Class Sept. 22, 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class this month. The classroom portion of the event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m....
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 9, 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...
CATA gets boost from Mercedes-Benz
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) and Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) on Tuesday unveiled a 2019 Mercedes-Benz c300 sedan donated to the school’s Automotive Service Technology department by the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warrior weapons ready to open region play Friday
WEST POINT, Ala. -- While West Point didn’t plan on going into region play sitting at 0-2, the record doesn’t come close to telling the whole story. The Warriors have proven so far in...
South Vinemont council passes 2020-2021 budget
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night passed the Town’s 2020-2021 budget, with expected expenditures of $549,095.40. Councilwomen Sonya Mabry Adams and Bonnie Goodwin were absent, while incoming council members...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point sweeps tri-match at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West
Point and Holly Pond traveled to Lane Horton Gymnasium for a tri-match with the
Hanceville Lady Bulldogs and the Lady Warriors collected a pair of wins over
both squads. West Point is coming...
Path to success: Warehouse District merchants open back doors as construction closes street
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the Warehouse District Streetscape Project moves forward, progress means temporary hardship for area merchants during a time when many businesses already face enough obstacles with COVID restrictions and the lingering...
Pet of the Week: Meet Quincy, your new friend for a lifetime!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Quincy is a 1-year-old Golden Retriever/Collie mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet with great leash...
Obituary: Pete Sullins
Funeral services for Pete Sullins, 71, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Jim Laney and Randall Waldrop will be officiating. Burial will...
Obituary: Hershel Glen Seaton, Jr.
Visitation for Hershel Glen Seaton, Jr. will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.10, 2020 at Eva...
Obituary: Mildred Earlene James
Mildred Earlene James of Cullman passed away Sept. 5, 2020 at the age of 93.
She was born Jan. 10, 1927 in Hanceville to Asa T. and Connie Mae Allbright Quick.
She is preceded in death...
Obituary: Wendell “Wink” Alexander
Wendell “Wink” Alexander, 69, of Double Springs, Alabama went to be with his Lord Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Wink was born Aug. 1, 1951 in...
Obituary: Nealar “Leona” Harbin
Funeral services for Nealar "Leona" Harbin, 81, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at Cornerstone Revival Center with Rev. Jeremy Wilbanks officiating; burial at Welti Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 3
domestic violence; Hwy. 31
domestic...
Holly Pond’s Evan Roden brings home 2 titles from East Alabama Invitational Lamb Show
HOLLY POND, Ala. - At the Alabama Lamb Producers Association’s East Alabama Invitational Saturday, Holly Pond Middle School eighth grader Evan Roden, son of Holly Pond High School Agriscience teacher Rusty Roden, won Champion...
Cullman County Schools reports 101 students quarantined due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has 101 students quarantined systemwide due to COVID-19, according to Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette.
In an email to The Tribune Tuesday morning, Barnette wrote, "As a district, we have...
3rd person now charged with murder in New Canaan shooting death
NEW CANAAN, Ala. – A third person is now charged with murder in the shooting death of 24-year-old Levi Benjamin Lawrence, of Cullman. Tyler Dwight Dooley, 26, of Arab and Jacob Andrew Drane, 21,...
‘We’re still here and we’re still trying’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club on Monday held a scaled-back version of its annual Labor Day Extravaganza at Randall Shedd Community Park, opting out of its regular parade and attractions like bouncy...
U.S. 31 repairs to begin Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wednesday morning, Sept. 9, Good Hope Contracting will begin work on a $268,967 contract to repair/patch a 2.5-mile stretch of the four-lane part of U.S. Highway 31 near Hurricane Creek Park...
Obituary: L.Z. Allen
L.Z. Allen, 94, of Falkville, formerly of Cullman, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Reuben and Verdie Lou Walker Hicks; six sisters; her husband Ray Allen; and grandson...
Sweet taters or not, festival a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 24th Annual Sweet Tater Festival took place Monday at Smith Lake Park, with a large crowd coming out to celebrate Labor Day and enjoy some outside merriment. Sweet Tater had...
How technology is making fishing more appealing to young anglers in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- Fishing is a fun outdoor activity that is loved by many people in Cullman,
Alabama. And with Cullman being home to some of the best fishing spots in
Alabama, it’s no surprise why more...
Obituary: Harold David Alexander
Harold David Alexander, 66, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 30, 1954.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors...
Obituary: Barbara “Barbie” Ann Bentley
Funeral services for Barbara "Barbie" Ann Bentley, 53, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. David Chambers officiating; burial at Fellowship Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Ronald Steven “Ronnie” Hammack
Ronald Steven “Ronnie” Hammack, 61, of Houston passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.
He was born Sept. 21, 1958 to Clayton Hammack and Maybell Feltman.
Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 at Nichols Funeral Home,...
Cullman High switching to hybrid class model due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. -Cullman High School on Sunday announced it is switching to a hybrid class model beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Friday, Oct. 2 due to the number of individuals in quarantine because of...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 3 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- Week three of the Cullman County Youth Football season is now complete after
another Saturday packed with action across the county. The Cullman Bearcats
hosted Fairview, while the Cyclones traveled to take on Cold...
Deadline approaching to nominate properties to ‘Places in Peril’ 2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabamians have just one month to submit nominations to “Alabama’s Places in Peril” listing for threatened or endangered properties. Since 1994, the Alabama Historical Commission and the Alabama Trust for Historic...
Year-round care and maintenance for perennials
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With their vivacious blooms and array of colors, herbaceous perennials are a garden favorite and a common sight in Alabama. With the proper care, perennials are long-lasting, fairly low-maintenance...
WFF cautiously optimistic about spread of silver carp
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)
Chris Greene is cautiously optimistic that an invasive fish species that can wreak havoc on reservoir ecosystems has not expanded its range in Alabama’s waterways.
The...
Explore: Cullman’s Depot Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman’s Depot Park is a nice little oasis just north of the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1898, 1917, 1930
From the Files of 1898:
J.H. Karter, of Cullman, holds the honor of building the first store in Vinemont. It will probably later be as large as his Cullman store, where he carries $100,000.00 stock.
The...
Fall armyworms marching in Alabama fields
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – They say there are only a few things that are certain in life. Most forage producers in the Southeast would argue fall armyworm invasions are one of them. Yes, once...
Funny Things from Yesterday: 23 for lunch
This was the first lunch that we planned at our home since the pandemic hit town. We had been missing all the togetherness that we enjoyed with our complete family.
Our grandson, Trey, has taken...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Vinemont’s Lemons, Harbison place 1st, 2nd at Pisgah Invitational
PISGAH, Ala. – Vinemont
traveled to ToKnowHIM Trails in Pisgah Saturday morning to compete in this year’s
Pisgah Invitational and came home with some hardware. Eagles runner Ethan
Lemons placed first in the boys’ small school 5K...
Fall reading list
CULLMAN, Ala. – It may not feel like it right now, but fall will be here soon. If falling leaves and (hopefully) temperatures make you want to cozy up in a blanket with a...
Obituary: David Clyde Kirkpatrick
David Clyde Kirkpatrick
May 16, 1919-Sept. 4, 2020
David Kirkpatrick passed away at Baptist Health Center in Madisonville, Kentucky Sept. 4.
He was preceded by his wife of 64 years, Martha Louise Kirkpatrick, and their baby son...
Wallace State Criminal Justice Department launches new Corrections degree option
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Criminal Justice program has added a new Corrections degree career option.
Classes for the new major include Introduction to Corrections (CRJ 150), Correctional Institutions (CRJ 156), Community Based...
Living with Lyme: Meet 12-year-old Madeline of Walter
WALTER, Ala. - When Madeline Hill was 4 years old, she spent a fun day with her family at a petting zoo in Key Largo, Florida. It was when the family returned home that...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Holly Pond’s Chambers, Cold Springs’ Edgeworth win at Pepsi XC Challenge
MOULTON, Ala. – Several
local cross-country squads made the trip to Moulton Saturday morning to compete
in this year’s Pepsi XC Challenge and a pair of individual runners went home with
top prizes. Holly Pond’s Camilla Chambers...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls at Aliceville 36-34 in OT
ALICEVILLE, Ala.
-- Addison traveled to Pickens County to take on Aliceville in the region
opener for both teams. A great game was marred by several disputed calls,
on both sides, from the officials and Addison came out...
Wallace State’s new Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship awarded $200K ARC grant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Welding Department has been awarded a $200,000 grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the purchase of workforce training equipment for its new Technical Education Center...
ALDOT halts construction on interstates for Labor Day holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – To accommodate expected higher traffic volume during the Labor Day holiday weekend and for the safety of the traveling public and roadway workers, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have...
ALEA Troopers: ‘Less Drinking, More Thinking’ to arrive alive this Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and other fun-filled destinations. For many, the extended holiday consists of festivities and celebrations that...
COVID-19 clinical drug trial underway in Cullman, seeking patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Clinical Trials (CCT), a medical research group affiliated with Cullman Primary Care, began a trial this week of a drug that may be able to combat the symptoms of COVID-19...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops road game at Brilliant 55-30
BRILLIANT, Ala. – Meek
hit the road to kick off region play Friday night and was sent home with a
55-30 loss. The Tigers fall to 0-3 on the season with the loss.
Brilliant took an...
PREP FOOTBALL: Knights fall to Wildcats at home 28-7
ARAB, Ala. – After
falling to Guntersville in their home opener last week, the Arab Knights
returned home Friday night hoping to bounce back with a big region win.
Unfortunately for the home crowd, there wasn’t a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs holds off Sulligent 21-19 in region opener
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs opened up region play on its home field Friday night and after honoring this year’s seniors before kickoff, the Eagles fended off the Blue Devils 21-19 to improve to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville knocks off Fultondale 43-34 in region opener
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After having a bye last week, Hanceville took on Fultondale in its region opener at home. In what was a wild back-and-forth affair for most of the game, the Bulldogs got...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont suffers 54-0 loss at J.B. Pennington
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Blountsville to take on the J.B. Pennington Tigers Friday night in their first region game of the year. The Tigers walked away with a 54-0 victory.
Vinemont...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders hammer Ashville on the road 47-13
ASHVILLE, Ala. - Tonight was an awesome night on the road for the Good Hope Raiders, who came home victorious over the Ashville Bulldogs, 47-13.
If you got there one minute late, you missed the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors’ comeback falls short 31-28
WEST POINT, Ala. - On a misty Friday night, the West Point Warriors found themselves with their backs against the wall over and over, only to continue to fight back down to the final...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies fall to Guntersville 48-12 on the road
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - The Fairview Aggies entered the third week of the season ranked no. 9 in Class 5A in the state. Standing in their way, the Guntersville Wildcats, ranked no. 6 in Class...
Obituary: Bobbie Bradford
Funeral services for Bobbie Bradford of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Bruce Ellard will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for...
Obituary: Debra Kay Cook
Funeral services for Debra Kay Cook, 61, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend Tim Dubberly will be officiating. Visitation will begin at 1...
Obituary: Billy Joe Barnes
Memorial service details for Billy Joe Barnes are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Barnes was born April 29, 1946 and passed from this life Sept. 3, 2020.
Billy Joe loved fishing...
Obituary: William Robert Lumpkin, Jr.
Memorial service details for William Robert Lumpkin, Jr., 88, of Blountsville, Alabama are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Lumpkin was born Feb. 4, 1932 to William Robert and Leila Foster...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats topple Hartselle on the road 30-20
HARTSELLE, Ala. – For the first time since 1997, the Cullman Bearcats left Hartselle with a victory Friday night. The series between the Bearcats and Tigers has always been competitive, but Hartselle has dominated...
PREP FOOTBALL: Oakman bruises Broncos, 40-16
OAKMAN, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Walker County to square off against the Oakman Wildcats Friday night, and the Broncos got bruised, 40-16.
Holly Pond received the opening kickoff, starting on its...
Art of survival: Persevering through the COVID-19 shutdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The ripple effects of COVID-19 closures have impacted just about everyone, and local artists are no exception. Many artists rely on arts and craft shows and festivals to showcase their talents,...
Drive-thru Oktoberfest German Dinner at Sacred Heart Sept. 30
Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 4-7 p.m.
Sponsored by Sacred Heart of Jesus Church's Altar Society
Due to COVID-19, this will be a drive-thru event. The meal will be bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 4, 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...
September is National Recovery Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and this long-standing, national observance promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, as well as promoting that recovery...
WIC Program seeks public comment about 2021 State Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and supplemental foods, and serves pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and children up to age 5 whose...
Cullman High receives lightning detector through Alabama Senate grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School’s (CHS) campus just became a little safer for outdoor activities with the installation this week of a lightning detection system near the school’s athletic fields. The Xtreme Research...
Alabama begins paying Lost Wages Assistance Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday that Alabama began paying the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program Sept. 3, 2020. The LWA Program was created...
Obituary: Ruby Ann Leggett
Ruby Ann Leggett of Cullman passed away Sept. 2, 2020 at the age of 60. She was born April 15, 1960 in Missouri to William and Sadie Fife.
She is preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Wilbur Dale Pettit
Funeral services for Wilbur Dale Pettit, of Garden City, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at Blount Springs Baptist Church in Blount Springs, Alabama. Reverends Jeff Ingle and Thomas Graves will...
Obituary: Lynda Frances Rains
Lynda Frances Rains, 76, of Hanceville, formerly of Birmingham passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at Hanceville Nursing Home after a long battle of Alzheimer’s.
She was born Jan. 2, 1944 to Clifton Lonnie and...
Obituary: B.C. Williams
Funeral services for B.C. Williams, 81, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Keith Leon McMahan
Keith Leon McMahan, 84, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. He was born Sept. 12, 1935 to Albert and Golda McMahan.
He was a son, father, grandfather, and much more. He was a...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Snuggle up with Kipper!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Kipper is an approximately 1-year-old Leopard Hound mix. She’s a laid-back,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 31
domestic violence; CR 1763
theft...
Finding the promised land: Unsheltered International signs contract on property for tiny home village
CULLMAN, Ala. - Unsheltered International (UI) director Travis Sharpe announced Wednesday that the homeless services ministry has come one step closer to its plan for a tiny home village in Cullman County to house...
Ivey announces next phase of Alabama prison program, 3 new facilities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on Thursday announced the successful developer teams who submitted proposals in May in response to the ADOC’s Request for Proposal (RFP)...
Next phase of Warehouse District Streetscape Project begins; merchants remain open for business
CULLMAN, Ala.- The next phase of the City of Cullman’s Warehouse District Streetscape Project has begun, but residents are advised that the merchants in the Warehouse District remain open for business. City Engineer Erica...
‘We’re here today; we’ve made it!’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Veterans services organization Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) on Wednesday morning held a grand opening celebration and open house at its transitional house along Hopewell Road in Hanceville, displaying its progress as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams kicking off region play in week 2
Last week’s slate of games was packed with matchups
between local teams and now its time to get region play underway. Every local
squad with the exception of West Point are preparing for region openers and
many...
Food delivery service coming to Arab, Joppa, Baileyton, Union Grove Sept. 11
ARAB, Ala. – Thanks to Josh Gaddis and Chris Sivley, founders of Hometown 2 Go, food delivery will be readily available for Arab and surrounding areas.
“We will cover Arab, Joppa and parts of Baileyton...
Obituary: Cleo Rodgers
Cleo "Tootsie" Rodgers of Warrior, formerly of Cullman passed away Sept. 2, 2020 at the age of 79. She was born in Hartselle March 8, 1941 to Luke and Ethel Tunstill Slaughter.
She is preceded...
Obituary: Peggy Diane Bush
Peggy Diane Bush of Cullman passed away Aug. 31, 2020 at the age of 66. She was born July 21, 1954 in Pensacola, Florida to Carl P. and Bernice Whitaker Bush.
She is preceded in...
City, County students to get free breakfasts, lunches through Dec. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. - Starting Thursday, Sept. 3, all students in the Cullman City and Cullman County public school systems will receive free breakfasts and lunches. For now, this will go through Dec. 31, 2020.
The...
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Welti’s Preston Cook receives $500 scholarship in NASP National Virtual Archery...
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Preston Cook was selected to receive a $500 scholarship this week following his participation in the National...
