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...
Cullman County Fair Parade is on, and there will be candy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Not only will Cullman County get to hold its annual fair this year, but the City of Cullman will also hold its annual fair parade! The Cullman City Council voted Monday...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 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...
Book-It Virtual 5K, more on tap from Cullman libraries
CULLMAN, Ala. – The inaugural Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) Book-It Virtual 5K Run/Walk will take place Sept. 25-30, 2020 to support the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS).
FPLCC Secretary...
‘He was an absolutely incredible human being’
BREMEN, Ala. - “He will always be remembered here at Cold Springs,” Cold Spring High School Principal Eric Dickerson said of the late Michael Parker. Parker passed away Friday, Aug. 28 at the age...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Good Hope edges Vinemont on the road 18-16
VINEMONT, Ala.
-- The Good Hope Raiders traveled to play county rival Vinemont Tuesday night
after the contest was rained out Monday and after a close, muddy matchup, the
Raiders left with an 18-16 win. Good Hope...
Flu vaccine: this year more than ever
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - “If there was ever a year to be sure you get a flu vaccine, this is it.”
That is the recommendation of Erin DeLaney, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Family...
Obituary: Elizabeth Lorene Naylor
Elizabeth Lorene Naylor of Cullman passed away Sept. 1, 2020 at the age of 52. She was born in Shreveport, LA April 18, 1968.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband Bob Naylor.
Graveside services...
Obituary: Caro Lea McGhee
Funeral service details are incomplete for Mrs. Caro Lea McGhee, 76, of Bremen, AL. Mrs. McGhee was born April 17, 1944 and passed from this life Sept. 1, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She...
Obituary: James Monroe Ashley
James Monroe Ashley, 79, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 9, 1940.
He was a member of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. ...
Obituary: Eugene Miller
Eugene Miller, 85, of Double Springs passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at Hendrix Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Aug. 17, 1935 to Columbus Garfield and Lillie...
Heroes Among Us: A look at the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department
This is part 1 of a special series in which The Tribune will visit with each volunteer fire department across Cullman County.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Heroes live among us all throughout Cullman County. They...
Pet of the Week: Meet good boy Rudolph!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Rudolph is a 1.5-year-old terrier mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who is skilled at...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 1, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 1, 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...
St. Bernard Prep teaching in-person classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two weeks into the academic school year students at St. Bernard are experiencing a different kind of environment as they take extra precautions to reduce the threat of COVID-19. In all,...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats win crowns at North Alabama Twilight Classic
CULLMAN, Ala. – There
was cross country action at Cross Creek Golf Course in Cullman Monday night and
both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats outpaced the rain and the other teams in
the field to take home...
Cullman council approves $24M tax abatement for new industrial project, awards bid for Cherokee...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a 10-year tax abatement for a yet-unnamed industrial development project currently termed “Project York.” According to a source at Cullman City Hall, the...
Obituary: Jerry Dan Smith
Funeral services for Jerry Dan Smith, 77, of Cullman will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Etha Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Bonnie Nell Nunnelley
Bonnie Nell Nunnelley, 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Bonnie was born Nov. 6, 1938 to Calvin and Verdie Lee Rusk.
Bonnie is survived by son Billy Nunnelley (Jeanette); grandchildren Jacky...
Obituary: Adam Wesley Mount
Graveside services for Adam Wesley Mount, 33, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at New Lebanon Cemetery with Mike Smith and Ennis Stone officiating. Visitation will be from 11...
Obituary: John D. Wilhite
John D. Wilhite, 93, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. John D was born Feb. 1, 1927 to Roscoe and Beulah Wiley Wilhite. He is preceded in death by his parents...
Obituary: Glen Edward Miller
Funeral services for Glen Edward Miller, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. prior...
Obituary: Rickey Barron Campbell
Memorial services for Rickey Barron Campbell, 67, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at 2 p.m. with Barry Gardner and Matt Smith officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Charles Wayne Aldridge
Funeral services for Charles Wayne Aldridge, 77, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at Riverside Baptist Church with Bro. Wendell Peterson and Greg Aldridge officiating; interment in Riverside Baptist...
Obituary: Teddy Wayne Phillips
Teddy Wayne Phillips, of Holly Pond passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born Nov. 19, 1952 to the late Wilma Hipp Phillips and James Edward Phillips.
Teddy was...
Obituary: Tabatha Randolph
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Tabatha Randolph, 43, of Vinemont.
Tabatha passed away Aug. 29, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
She is preceded...
Obituary: Judy Cason Jones
On Aug. 29, 2020 Judy Cason Jones, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 60.
Judy was born July 22, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Hershel and Meige Lee...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 31, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 27
theft of property; CR...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to aid prosecution of impaired drivers
MONTGOMERY — Gov.
Kay Ivey has awarded a $164,421 grant to improve safety on Alabama’s highways
by stepping up prosecution in cases involving impaired driving.
The grant will enable the state Office of Prosecution
Services to provide local prosecutors...
UAB Football opens 2020 season Thursday with Central Arkansas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB football team is set to open the 2020 season this Thursday, Sept. 3, by hosting Central Arkansas at Legion Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on ESPN3.
The Blazers enter the...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week
two of the Cullman County youth football season is in the books after another
Saturday full of action. West Point traveled to take on the Cullman Cyclones,
the Raiders hosted the Outlaws, Vinemont...
West Point’s Mallory Campbell awarded Dr. Ruby T. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point’s Mallory Campbell has been awarded the 2020 Dr. Ruby T. Johnson Memorial Scholarship, an honor given annually by the Alabama Beta Delta Teachers’ Sorority of Cullman, Alabama.
Campbell graduated...
Obituary: Frankie Joe “Big Guy” Weathers
Frankie Joe “Big Guy” Weathers, 62, of Sumrall, MS passed from this life Aug. 4, 2020 at Forrest General Hospital. Frankie was born March 11, 1958 in Cullman, AL to Charles Franklin Weathers and...
Obituary: Carrie Mae Miller
Funeral services for Carrie Mae Miller, 76, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Monday, Aug. 31 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson’s Grove Cemetery in Brushy Pond. The family...
Obituary: O.D. Haynes
Mr. O. D. Haynes, 85, of Bremen, Alabama passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. O.D. was born Jan. 22, 1935 in Alabama.
O.D. was preceded in death by daughter Pam Sterling; sister Opal Nichols, brother...
Obituary: Hershel Walter Seymore
Hershel Walter Seymore, 76, of the Nesmith community passed away at his home Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.
He was born Dec. 3, 1943 in Nesmith to E.O. and Zola Seymore.
He was saved at the age...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900:
Alvin Ahlrichs has purchased the Cullman Telephone Exchange and the office will be moved to the Protest Building. Arrangements have also been perfected whereby connection can be made with the...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Visiting with the children
Last Saturday we decided to defy the pandemic and go to visit our daughter and her family on the lake. All the members of her family, except Dana, were there. She had to work...
Sweet summer recipes
Below are a handful of sweet summer recipes shared with The Tribune by home cooks across Cullman County. To submit a recipe, email maggie@cullmantribune.com.
Fresh Apple Cake (from Dodge City Town Clerk Vicki Ogletree)
Ingredients:
1/4 cups...
Extend the growing season of blueberries and other summer fruits
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As blueberries and other summer fruits begin to grow out of season, gardeners may be looking for ways to extend the growing season. While there are many factors that affect...
(Updated) Missing boater Dustin New’s body recovered from Smith Lake
Updated 8-29-20 11:12 p.m.
Statement from Lt. Chad Pate with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division:
The body of the missing boater Dustin New from Fultondale was recovered tonight, Saturday, August 29. Dustin...
Obituary: Nicholas Todd Cleghorn
Nicholas Todd Cleghorn, 35, of Jasper, formerly of Double Springs, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.
He was born May 5, 1985 to Jan McDonald and Carlos Cleghorn.
He loved being outside, swinging, listening to country...
Obituary: Rev. Michael Keith Parker
Funeral services for Rev. Michael Keith Parker, 61, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at Kinney Grove Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. Jerry Hackney officiating.
Cullman...
NWS Huntsville confirms EF-1 tornado in Cullman Co., EF-0 in Morgan Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Preliminary damage survey results from the National Weather Service in Huntsville show two tornadoes touched down early Friday evening. The NWS reports an EF-1 in northwest Cullman County and an EF-0...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman shuts out Jasper 21-0 in home opener
CULLMAN, Ala. – Storms
pushed this week’s showdown between the Jasper Vikings and Cullman Bearcats back
to Saturday but that didn’t seem to bother the ‘Cats one bit. The latest
edition of this tight rivalry kicked off...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Meet your new best Bud!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Donna Ruttkay reports the Cullman County Animal Shelter has a lot of love to go around, so she shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bud is a 3-year-old rat...
From Addison to Disney: AHS graduate Britney Thoreson navigating the world of animation
ADDISON, Ala. - Britney Thoreson graduated from Addison High School in 2013. Now, she has "followed her dreams to the west coast" and is working as a background animator for The Walt Disney Company’s...
Empty buildings, full hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order through Oct. 2, meaning senior centers will remain closed. The centers have been shut down since March 16, leaving many...
Registration now open for Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Learning to hunt may seem out of reach for those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family tradition. For those individuals, the Alabama Department of Conservation and...
Obituary: Joyce V. McNutt
Funeral services for Joyce V. McNutt, 91, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanceville. John Jankins will be officiating. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Johnnie “Merle” Barnett
Johnnie “Merle” Barnett, 72, of the Sardis community passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 20, 1948 to Kermit and Era Barnett.
Merle loved his family, especially his...
Obituary: Patricia “Patty” Dewese Brown
Graveside services for Patricia “Patty” Dewese Brown will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at Jones Chapel Cemetery. Reverend Doug Smith will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Angelia Marie Dingler
Angelia Marie Dingler, 61, of Cullman passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born Nov. 26, 1958.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Clifford Dingler; son Cameron (Donna) Dingler; granddaughter...
Obituary: James Larry Tucker
James Larry Tucker, 74, of Cullman passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Feb. 14, 1946 to Harlis and Pauline Tucker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Letter to the Editor: It’s worth it to see them play
This will be a cross between a sports story and an opinion
piece. When you first start reading, you may ask, “Why is this in this
paper? This isn’t about a local sports player.”
Read to the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Good Hope man charged with trafficking meth
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Good Hope man was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia Thursday.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) deputies arrested Graf Edward...
‘I promise everybody it’s real’: Local man recounts experience with COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - “At first, I never had a bad fever. The highest it got was 102. I came home from work and I felt so weak that I couldn’t move. That day, I...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats’ home opener against Jasper rescheduled for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to the threat of severe weather approaching the area Friday night, city schools will be releasing students at 1:30 p.m. and Cullman’s home opener against the Jasper Vikings has been...
United Way of Cullman County Day of Caring Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced Thursday that it will host a modified version of its annual Day of Caring Sept. 15, 2020.
According to UWCC, “The event will provide community...
Wallace State releases Summer 2020 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 198 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the summer 2020 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List,...
Pet of the Week: Oh, my darling Clementine!
Update: Sweet Clementine has been adopted. ❤️
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Clementine is a 9-12-month-old terrier mix who was undernourished when she...
Hanceville talks subdivisions, grants liquor license
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Steppville Gardens subdivision in Hanceville will soon be complete. Kevin Stapp, owner of Stapp Home Builders, addressed the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening, asking for the City’s help with the cost...
Cullman Electric Cooperative preparing to host 84th annual meeting as virtual event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mailing of registration cards and ballots for the 84th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative began being mailed to all co-op members Aug. 17, 2020. Mail-in voting and registration have been...
Sweet Tater Festival set for Sept. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 24th annual Sweet Tater Festival is scheduled for Labor Day, Monday Sept. 7 at Smith Lake Park from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The festival usually spans two days, but this year,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Winston County in home opener
ARLEY, Ala. – Winston County’s offense erupted Thursday night at county rival Meek. The Yellow Jackets got four touchdowns from Austin Owens and scored 40 first-half points on their way to a 64-14 win over the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs beat up Bears 50-0 in home opener
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison
hosted the Lynn Bears in a Thursday night matchup of county rivals. The
closest the Bears would come to a victory this night was winning the opening
coin toss. Addison dominated Lynn and came away with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Battle in the Swamp: Raiders put game away late, 31-14
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Teams, students and fans gathered inside James W. Shabel Stadium Thursday night for what turned out to be a muddy slugfest. With the recent rains turning the field into a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies blast Vinemont 41-14
FAIRVIEW, Ala. –- The
Fairview Aggies played host to the Vinemont Eagles on a soggy senior night
Thursday and after the Aggies and Eagles both collected wins last week, it was
Fairview that came away victorious this...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs topples Holly Pond 28-16
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Holly Pond to face off against the Broncos Thursday night. The Eagles spoiled the Broncos’ season opener 28-16.
First-year Bronco Coach Chris Moss’ team features...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab drops home opener to Guntersville 35-9
ARAB, Ala. – After
knocking off Albertville on the road 13-6 last week in the season opener, the
Arab Knights returned home to host the hated Wildcats of Guntersville Thursday
night. The score was knotted at 7...
Hartselle City Schools reports 242 quarantined due to COVID-19
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Hartselle City Schools on Thursday reported a total of 14 positive COVID-19 cases across the system, with 242 people in quarantine.
The system, which reports its COVID-19 statistics on its website, said:
“Hartselle...
Welcome to Leldon’s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Leldon Maxcy was just 11 or 12 years old when he purchased his first scroll saw. More than 20 years later, this self-taught artisan and Vinemont graduate has his own storefront...
Obituary: Annie Belle (Parker) Warnke
Mrs. Annie Belle (Parker) Warnke, 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Annie Belle was born May 11,1942 in Cullman, Alabama.
Annie Belle is survived by her husband of 56 years, Emil...
Obituary: Stephanie Jenice Chapman
Stephanie Jenice Chapman, 56, of Cullman passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Brookwood Medical Center. She was born Oct. 17, 1963 to the late Paul and Glenda Chapman.
Survivors include her children Christopher (Courtney)...
Obituary: Lessie Kilgo
Funeral services for Lessie Kilgo, 94, of Crane Hill, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at Bethany Baptist Church in Crane Hill. Reverend Thomas Reeves will be officiating. Burial will...
Obituary: Kenneth William Hammack
Kenneth William Hammack, 70, of Houston passed away Aug. 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Sept. 5, 1949 to Jeff and Hazel Hammack.
A graveside service will be held Friday,...
Obituary: Bill Lee “Bowevil” Gates
Bill Lee “Bowevil” Gates, 78, of Double Springs passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
He was born March 14, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee to William and Obie (Cassie) Gates.
He loved fishing, woodworking, hunting, cooking, and...
LP Building Solutions awards scholarships to 3 local students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Nashville-based wood building product manufacturer LP Building Solutions, which operates a plant in Hanceville, announced Wednesday the awarding of $95,000 in scholarships to the children of company employees for the 2020-2021...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 24
domestic violence; CR...
Troy University renames building after Congressman John Lewis
TROY, Ala. - The Troy University Board of Trustees voted today to rename historic Bibb Graves Hall at the Troy, Alabama, campus in honor of U.S. Congressman and Civil Rights leader John Lewis.
The name change is effective...
Ivey extends Safer at Home Order, mask mandate through Oct. 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey in a press conference Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, including the statewide mask requirement, through Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at 5 p.m. She was joined by...
PREP FOOTBALL: Weather moving most week 1 matchups to Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. – With
some rainy weather on its way to hit us toward the end of the week, most of our
local matchups will be played Thursday night. Several local teams collected
wins in their first...
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Multi-vehicle I-65 wreck leaves 1 dead
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 65 northbound in Cullman County claimed the life of an Indiana woman Wednesday.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
