JoAnn Oakley announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - JoAnn Oakley on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Oakley’s announcement:
JoAnn Howard Oakley...
Merrill: Absentee voting available for August municipal elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Monday announced he has officially extended the opportunity for anyone concerned about COVID-19 to apply for and cast an absentee ballot for the upcoming...
Obituary: Hilda Jeanette Todd
Graveside services for Hilda Jeanette Todd, 80, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21 at Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery, Dodge City. Pastor Paul Rivers will be officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Connors Akin
On Sunday, July 19, 2020, Margaret Ann Connors Akin, 89, while being lovingly cared for at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehab Center for three years, went to join her husband of 49 years, William...
Joyce Barnett announces candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Joyce Barnett on Sunday announced her candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Barnett’s announcement:
My name is Joyce Barnett I...
Extension Office offering Basic Estate Planning webinar
The coronavirus pandemic has made many aware of just how important planning for their eventual death and possible incapacity is. Not having a will in place is not only more expensive than the cost...
City, county schools prepping for students
CULLMAN, Ala. - As schools prepare for the new year to start, The Tribune looked into how they are implementing COVID-19 prevention guidelines. We spoke to Kim Hall, principal of Cullman High School, and...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Mountain climbing practice
Our daughter Robin, who is the grandmother of Crosby and Alder, has been keeping them a good bit this summer since she is out of school. She lives on Lake George and their house...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1952
From the Files of 1902:
J.A. McMinn has just opened a full line of groceries at his old stand.
A.W. Lancaster has gone to Falkville to see his brother-in-law, who is reported dangerously ill.
Miss Eliza Weatherford,...
Culpepper, Jacobs address crowd at ‘LOVE TRAIN’ Unity Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. – Folks gathered at Depot Park Saturday night for “an evening of good music, food and love” at the LOVE TRAIN Unity Concert hosted by local artists Terrell Jones’ Smooth Fondu, the...
Obituary: Ruth E. Garner
Graveside services for Ruth E. Garner, 92, of Garden City will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville with Reverend Fred Rivers officiating. Hanceville Funeral Home directing. Ruth’s...
Obituary: Brenda Jacquelyn Freeman
Brenda Jacquelyn “Jackie” Freeman of Cullman passed away July 18, 2020 at the age of 75.
She was born July 19, 1944 to Chart and Audrey Huffstutler Byram.
She graduated from West Point High School in...
Obituary: Mark Steven Lynn
Mark Steven Lynn, 52, of Cullman passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020.
His family will receive friends Monday, July 20, 2020 at Moss Service Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Graveside service will be Tuesday, July...
Cullman Elks, Jack Aces raise money for Cullman Caring for Kids, collect toys for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge and Jack Aces Riding Club on Saturday teamed up for the fifth year to spread a little Christmas cheer. The Christmas in July event raises money for...
Smith Lake Idol Top 9 perform tonight
Updated 7-22-20 at 3:36 p.m.
BREMEN, Ala. – The Top 9 Smith Lake Idol contestants will perform tonight at 8 p.m. at Rooster’s Corner. The inaugural Smith Lake Idol contest has been entertaining residents since...
Explore: Zip over to Carroll Acres 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. - Tucked away in the southeast corner of the city of Cullman...
Hunting season dates announced for 2020-2021
The 2020-2021 hunting season will bring big changes for white-tailed deer hunters in a few parts of Alabama with the creation of two new deer zones. The newly created zones D and E will...
CCBOE discusses plans for returning to class
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its monthly work session and meeting Thursday night discussed plans for the return to school, including a possible stipend for teachers to conduct...
United Way Stuff the Bus school supply drive underway
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) kicked off its fourth annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive Friday, encouraging shoppers headed out for the tax-free weekend to pick up school supplies...
Obituary: Frances Geraldine Cheatwood
Graveside services for Frances Geraldine Cheatwood, 80, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Baldwin Heights Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Cheatwood passed away Thursday,...
Obituary: Ruby Stewart Dye
Funeral services for Ruby Stewart Dye, 90, of Cullman, AL will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, July 19, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. at...
Obituary: Gilbert Olen Cook
Graveside services for Mr. Gilbert Olen Cook, 78, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2020 at Eidson Chapel Presbyterian Church. Reverend Steve Rodgers will officiate the service. Mr. Cook passed...
Obituary: Jimmy Harold Lee
Jimmy Harold Lee, 71, of the Moreland community entered into rest Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Jimmy was born July 21, 1948 in Lawrence County. He worked for many years at...
Obituary: Ronald Davis Gilbreath
Ronald Davis Gilbreath, 74, of Double Springs entered into rest Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
Mr. Gilbreath was born April 16, 1946 in Jasper, Alabama.
He was affectionately called “Papa” by his...
Duck River water reaches Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs announced Friday that the city of Cullman has begun drawing water from the Duck River Reservoir to the city water treatment plant, and that the city is now...
WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistants get creative in face of site shortages
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - COVID-19 has created all manner of hardships for professionals in medical service, but also for those working to get into the field. Medical students are required to put in a certain...
Bountiful blueberries: Local, family-owned Bagwell Blueberry Farm a summer treat
CULLMAN, Ala. – Along County Road 721 in eastern Cullman County, you’ll find Bagwell Blueberry Farm. It’s a small farm owned by local couple Darrell and Karen Bagwell, who grow mainly blueberries, some blackberries...
Summer heat safety for dogs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The summer heat can be tough on everybody and that is especially true when it comes to our pets. The Tribune sat down with Dr. Susie Dickerson from Northside Veterinary Hospital...
Cullman man wanted in Morgan County assault case
EVA, Ala. - Investigators with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) are searching for Joshua Adam Campbell, 32, of Cullman.
The MCSO said in a social media post that Campbell is wanted in connection with...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry: ‘We are not actively enforcing the mask order’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday issued the following statement regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's two-week mandatory mask ordinance, issued Wednesday in order to combat the spread of COVID-19 in...
Arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Alabama’s June unemployment rate drops to 7.5%; Cullman County’s rate falls to 5.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 7.5%, down from May’s revised rate of 9.6% and above June 2019’s...
‘LOVE TRAIN’ Unity Concert tonight at Depot Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Depot Park will be the setting for the “LOVE TRAIN” Unity Concert tonight, hosted by local artists Terrell Jones’ Smoothfondu and the Lamont Landers Band. The free event starts at 7...
Ivey awards Cullman’s Cyber Broadband $1.33M to provide service in Baileyton, Joppa
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she has awarded $2.9 million in grants to continue providing more Alabamians with access to high-speed internet services. The recipient of the largest grant is Cullman’s...
(Update) Hanceville principal reinstated following arrest
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Principal Jimmy Collins is officially back on the job after briefly being put on administrative leave, according to Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette. The leave stemmed from an...
(Updated) Boat flips on Smith Lake, fate of operator unknown
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/20/search-continues-on-smith-lake-for-missing-boater-dustin-new/
Updated 7-17-20 at 11:32 a.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Authorities say the operator of a boat found capsized on Smith Lake near Trident Marina Thursday afternoon is still unaccounted for. The incident occurred at...
Taco Granero still planned for Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview residents Mike and Amy Patton originally unveiled their plans for a new restaurant, Taco Granero, back in September 2019.
The Tribune spoke with Mike Patton to find out what’s happening.
“We absolutely...
Obituary: Monica Rae Traslavina Garcia-Guerra
Monica Rae Traslavina Garcia-Guerra was born Nov. 3, 1972 and passed away July 14, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Paula Sue Smith Bolzle
Graveside services for Paula Sue Smith Bolzle, 70, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend John Bain will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: James Burks
Graveside services for James Burks, 87, of Vinemont will be Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Mt. Hope in Crane Hill, AL at 1p.m. Services will be officiated by Delbert Freeman.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Thomas Gary Edwards
Thomas Gary Edwards passed away from respiratory issues Monday, July 13 at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA.
He is survived by daughters Amber Michelle Edwards of Stockbridge, GA, Kimberly Anne Pylant of Decatur, AL,...
Obituary: Huston Edward Bryan
Huston Edward Bryan, 76, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of the Sardis community, entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield.
Huston was born Nov. 8, 1943 in Cullman County, Alabama....
Welcome home: Work begins on veterans community in Crane Hill
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Work has begun at the future home of Connie’s Cottages in Crane Hill, an affordable housing community being developed for veterans. The community, along County Road 949, was the idea...
FPLLC rock hunt continues around Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) last month introduced a new family-friendly painted rock-hunting game, hosted by the library’s main branch, along with the Tom Bevill Library...
3 Cullman-area students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2019/2020 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who...
Trammell, Wilder named to Mississippi College President’s List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student...
Arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 13
domestic violence; CR...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday July 17-19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s 15th Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17 and runs through Sunday, July 19 at 11:59 p.m., during which time the State will forego its...
Colony receives $39K in CARES Act funding for COVID-19 response
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council announced Tuesday that the State of Alabama has made $39,000 in federal grants available to the Town under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economy Security (CARES) Act....
Pet of the Week: Help Ollie find his forever home!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ollie is a 9-month-old Heeler mix. He’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet whom Ruttkay refers to as an...
Cullman Caring for Kids/LifeSouth blood/food drive a success
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) and LifeSouth Community Blood Center held a joint blood and grocery drive Wednesday, offering sets of sheets to people who brought in five canned goods or...
Obituary: Deborah Maria “Debbie Jo” Herald Alexander
Deborah Maria “Debbie Jo” Herald Alexander, 67, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 19, 1952 in Haleyville, Alabama.
Visitation will be Friday, July 17, 2020...
Obituary: Helen Thompson
Helen Thompson, 73 of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born Nov. 10, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama. She worked as a cosmetologist in...
Obituary: Louise Frances Jones
Louise Frances Jones, 98, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Louise was born Feb. 8, 1922 in Alabama.
Louise is survived by brother Eugene Graveman.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband...
Amid COVID-19 spike, Dr. Deborah Birx visits Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday hosted Dr. Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force. The governor, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and Birx...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Oscar Goodwin announces candidacy for Garden City Town Council, place 5
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Oscar Goodwin has announced his candidacy for Garden City Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Goodwin said of his decision to run: “My...
Former Auburn, Cullman standout Thompson joins Cubs’ summer camp
SOUTH BEND, Ind. –
The season isn’t quite over yet for Keegan Thompson. This year’s minor league baseball
season was canceled in June, but the former Cullman High School and Auburn standout
was added to the Chicago...
(Updated) Parole denied for man imprisoned for conspiracy in 2010 Hanceville murder
Updated 7-22-20 at 5:37 p.m.
Abbott's parole was denied.
Original- published July 15, 2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - William Cecil Abbott, 39, of Hanceville, who pleaded guilty in 2013 to conspiracy to commit murder in the 2010 death...
Alabama implements mask ordinance to combat COVID-19
Updated 7-15-20 at 3:11 p.m.
“I’m calling on everyone, everyone in our state, to practice personal responsibility and wear a mask. I continue to believe that personal responsibility is everyone’s responsibility."- Gov. Kay Ivey
MONTGOMERY, Ala....
Walmart, Sam’s Club require customers to wear face coverings starting July 20
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our focus and priority has been and continues to be on the health and safety of our associates, members and customers.
As the number of confirmed cases has...
Clemons unseats Walker in commission chairman race
CULLMAN, Ala. - The long-awaited Republican Primary Runoff Election came to a close Tuesday night, and at the end, challenger Jeff “Clem” Clemons defeated incumbent Kenneth Walker for the Cullman County Commission chairman seat....
Obituary: Clifton Ray Kirkwood
Clifton Ray Kirkwood, patriarch, raconteur, and buttermilk aficionado passed away peacefully at home July 11, 2020 from the natural causes only a long life can bring. Cliff was born June 11, 1927 in Dawson...
Obituary: Martha Nell McClain
An informal gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Martha Nell McClain, 83, of Vinemont will be at Flint Creek cemetery Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jonathan Lynn Trussell
Graveside services for Jonathan Lynn Trussell, 38, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery with Brent Garrett officiating. Visitation will be prior to service from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cullman...
Obituary: Cheryl Roach Graveman
Cheryl Roach Graveman passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. She was born April 20, 1974 to Roy and Elaine Roach.
Survivors include her husband Tim Graveman; daughter Stephanie Graveman; sons Jacob Graveman and Andrew Graveman;...
Obituary: Audrey Mae Robinson
Audrey Mae Robinson, 85, of Addison entered into rest Monday, July 13, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Audrey was born July 23, 1934 in Alabama. She raised seven kids and worked on the farm...
Obituary: Myra Louise McKleroy
Funeral services for Myra Louise McKleroy, 74, of Cullman will be Friday, July 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Steve Rodgers will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, July 17...
Wallace State athletics has 4 programs, 41 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Four Wallace State Community College teams and 41 student-athletes have
earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic
recognition for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Wallace State’s women’s cross country and softball
teams compiled the second-best GPA...
R.E. Garrison delivers 54K donated eggs to Food Bank of North Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. on Monday delivered 54,000 eggs, donated by Cal-Maine Foods, to the Food Bank of North Alabama. This initiative was implemented to help Alabama families and people in...
Berlin council announces beginning of farmers’ market SNAP initiative
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council Monday night announced its farmers’ market initiative to accept SNAP payments will begin Monday, July 20.
SNAP participants will be able to pay a certain amount with their...
Cullman County Schools releases back-to-school guide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week released more information about what school will look like this fall. Its “Cullman County Schools Better Together Recovery Plan for 2020-2021” guide for parents and FAQs...
Arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Coroner asking for help locating next of kin for crash victim
Updated 7-15-20 at 3:51 p.m.
Mr. Johnson's next of kin has been located and notified.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating next of kin for Duane...
Day of service: Daystar, Desperation Churches spend Saturday helping out
CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church and Daystar Church, both multi-campus congregations with bases in Cullman County, on Saturday held a day of service, supporting worthy causes in local communities.
Desperation Church visits Colony Community Center
Around...
Good Samaritan cancels 2020 Caring for Cullman concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year's Caring for Cullman Concert, which was slated for the fall, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson shared the following message...
Good Hope council makes tentative plans for Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night set a tentative date of July 30 for the City’s annual Back to School Bash. This year’s event will be...
Sonya Copeland declares candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Copeland on Monday announced her candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Copeland’s announcement:
My name is Sonya...
Check those numbers! Software error adds $2 to recent mail-in car tag renewals; refunds...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune heard recently from readers who encountered a strange issue with the math on their mail-in vehicle tag renewals: according to the notices sent by the Cullman County Revenue Office,...
Obituary: Lorene Mangum Voss
Lorene Mangum Voss of Cullman passed away July 11, 2020 at the age of 82.
She was born Oct. 29, 1937 to George Louie and Mary Addie Hicks Mangum.
She is preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Charles Rutledge
Graveside services for Charles Rutledge, 94, of Cullman will be Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery.
Charles Rutledge passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born Jan. 23, 1926...
Obituary: James Dixon Hendon, Jr.
Memorial service details for James Dixon Hendon, Jr., 59, of Pinson, AL are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Hendon passed July 12, 2020 at Optum Hospice Care...
Obituary: Billy Hugh Cordes
Memorial service details for Billy Hugh Cordes, 82, of Jasper, AL are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Cordes passed July 12, 2020 at the Walker Baptist Medical...
Obituary: Angela “Angie” Jones Mardis
Graveside services for Angela “Angie” Jones Mardis, 70, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Fairview West Cemetery with Rev. Truemann Davis officiating.
Hanceville Funeral Home in charge of...
Obituary: Walter Allen Knowles, Jr.
Walter Allen Knowles, Jr., 58, of Addison entered into rest Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Brookwood Medical Center.
Allen was born Oct. 25, 1961 in Mobile, Alabama.
His favorite pastimes included writing songs, playing guitar and...
Obituary: Anthony Mark Wright
Anthony “Mark” Wright, 48, of Holly Pond, AL passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Dallas, TX.
Mark was a huge country music and Crimson Tide fan. He was also an artist and would draw...
Local favorite, The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery, reopens Tuesday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Bakery lovers, rejoice! After a little more than a year, local favorite, The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery, will officially reopen to the public Tuesday, July 14. On Monday, a celebratory...
Arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 9
theft of property;...
$600 FPUC benefit set to expire July 25
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – ADOL is reminding all unemployment compensation claimants that Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), the additional $600 federal benefit granted by the CARES Act, will expire on benefit week ending July 25,...
Car and motorcycle show benefits Karma in Cullman
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Karma in Cullman got a boost Saturday as car and motorcycle enthusiasts came together at Adapris Pizza in Good Hope for a benefit car and motorcycle show.
Karma Director Rachel Fillmore...
Obituary: Susan Laird Wood
Susan Laird Wood, 67, of Double Springs, AL passed away in Birmingham Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11:05 a.m., after contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Susan was the youngest of three children born to Stanley and...
Obituary: Bertis (Bert) Edward McGriff
Mr. Bertis (Bert) Edward McGriff passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home of natural causes.
His Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Desperation...
Obituary: Anthony Wayne (Gut) Guthrie
Anthony Wayne (Gut) Guthrie, of Cullman passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the age of 28.
His Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Moss Service Funeral Home
Saturday, July 18, at 3...
Naturally Alabama: Imported danger to our native hemlocks
Welcome to “Naturally Alabama!” For a while now I have desired to write a series of articles based on what I have encountered in almost 40 years of working in the forest. What you...
North Zone dove season opens Labor Day weekend
Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Director Chuck Sykes wants to make sure dove hunters are not caught flat-footed this September when the season opens earlier than usual.
The North Zone dove season will open...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the Files of 1933:
Miss Blanche Linton was married to Mr. Paul Burks at the Vinemont Baptist Church.
Miss Miriam Boyd of Hartford and Rayburn J. Fisher of Cullman, were married on Friday evening at...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Our last 2 kitties
The cat story two weeks ago ended with a sad happening. This week’s story is a sadness for me, but a happiness for some other people.
Since we were out of cats, Vikki, Rudene’s beautician,...
Fire damages barn near Simcoe
SIMCOE, Ala. - A fire that started around 10 a.m. Saturday damaged a hay barn on a farm northwest of Simcoe. Due to the remote location off County Road 1515, calls for assistance were...
Obituary: Barbara “Bobbie” Barnes McGraw
Barbara “Bobbie” Barnes McGraw, 85, of Dunedin, Florida passed away Friday, July 10, 2020.
She was born July 6, 1935, in Nashville, Tennessee, daughter of Ethel and John Barnes. She was one of three siblings. ...
Obituary: Tommy Dean “Tom” Smith
Tommy Dean “Tom” Smith, 67, of Haleyville entered into rest July 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tommy was born May 20, 1953 in Missouri.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 12,...
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Camp Cullman Offers Big Adventure
CULLMAN – It’s always hard to adjust your schedule and keep the kids entertained during summer break. Many parents have trouble juggling work and...
