Rumors Deli closes dining room, returns to drive-thru only service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rumors Deli cranked up in time for early lunch Thursday, but the doors to the dining room that had opened to customers Wednesday were once again closed. Owner Annette Harris cited...
Obituary: Dana Leigh Rainwater
Dana Leigh Rainwater died May 6, 2020. She was born Sept. 29, 1961 in Cullman, Alabama.
Her parents, Neil Ed Rainwater and Jean Hite Rainwater, preceded her in death.
She is survived by two brothers Neil...
Obituary: Douglas Gene Schwan, Sr.
Douglas Gene Schwan, Sr., 72, of Vinemont, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born Aug. 10, 1947 to Carlton Schwan and Mary Ruth Pope.
He was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Barbara Gail Story
Private graveside services for Barbara Gail Story, 77, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Story passed away...
Obituary: Tony Ray King
Graveside services for Tony Ray King, 59, of Decatur will be on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at East Lawrence Memorial Gardens with Denny Bowling officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. King...
Obituary: Cleo Elizabeth Lott McLeroy
Cleo Elizabeth Lott McLeroy, 90, of Cullman died on May 6, 2020 with members of her family present. Her family held a private graveside service at the Cullman City Cemetery.
Cleo was born Aug. 20,...
Folsom: Rezoning public hearings postponed until restrictions relaxed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom on Thursday said the council will not set public hearings on large rezoning requests until COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed, allowing for more access to the...
Tyson now facing 5 local, state, federal actions over Hanceville plant spill
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Almost a year has passed since a June 6, 2019 spill at the Tyson Farms/River Valley Ingredients rendering plant near Hanceville triggered a large fish kill on the Mulberry Fork that...
Arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 4
domestic violence; CR...
How to apply for an absentee ballot for the July 14, 2020 Primary Runoff...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As of May 6, there are 64 days left to apply for an absentee ballot application for the July 14 Primary Runoff Election in Alabama.
The video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xxwlwV-4fE&t=13s walks voters through...
‘Quarantine Karaoke’ bringing people together
On March 18, Joseph Meyers was sitting at his home in Maine and the news regarding COVID-19 was getting worse and worse. In a simple effort to cheer himself up, he inadvertently created a...
Obituary: Carla Aileen Moore Ray
Carla Aileen Moore Ray, 68, of Haleyville entered into rest Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.
Carla was born Dec. 19, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Solid Rock Church...
Obituary: Gary Beck Leipert
Private graveside services for Gary Beck Leipert, 71, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2020 at Welti Cemetery; Pastor Royce Teague officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Lloyd Edwin Morris
Lloyd Edwin Morris, of Cullman, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at home. He was 97. Mr. Morris was born Jan. 3, 1923 in Van Wert, OH to his parents Earl and Velma Morris.
He...
Rumors Deli opens dining room, challenging ‘Safer at Home Order’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a month and a half of business limited to a drive-through window, and thinking of fellow restaurateurs who do not even have that, Annette Harris opened the dining room at...
Asian giant hornets? Murder hornets? Not in Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Neighborhoods and social media are buzzing with hype as citizens are concerned about “murder hornets.” Alabama Cooperative Extension System professionals would like to put this rumor to rest. These stinging...
Crane Hill man jailed after burglary, fleeing from CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Crane Hill man is behind bars without bond after allegedly burglarizing a residence and fleeing from Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies.
Heath Anthony Baker, 33, is charged with second-degree burglary,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
CHS senior places 2nd in 4th Congressional District Art Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School senior Ayuka Shichinohe recently won second place in the painting category in the 2020 4th Congressional District Art Competition.
“I am pleased once again to be a sponsor of...
Obituary: Annie Ivorene McBrayer
Private graveside services for Annie Ivorene McBrayer, 87, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Neighborhood Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: James R. Whitman
James R. Whitman, 85, of Haleyville entered into rest Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
James was born May 14, 1934 in Winston County, Alabama. He proudly served his...
Obituary: Teddy Gene Ragsdale
Teddy Gene Ragsdale, 64, of Logan entered into rest Monday, May 4, 2020 at CRMC.
Teddy was born Sept. 8, 1955 in Cullman. He enjoyed fishing, digging ginseng and landscaping.
As per State and Federal guidelines,...
Cullman Economic Development Agency named among top in state
CULLMAN, Ala. - Southern Business & Development Magazine (SB&D) in its Winter 2020 issue named the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) among the state’s top economic development entities.
SB&D publisher Michael Randle wrote: “Long run...
ADMH hosts 15th annual Capitol Showcase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has hosted the Capitol Showcase, a consumer art show at the Alabama's Capitol. People from around the state with mental illnesses, developmental...
Nurses recognized during National Nurses Day, National Nurses Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is celebrating National Nurses Week and National Nurses Day, honoring the thousands of alumni who have passed through its doors.
National Nurses Day on May 6 kicks off National Nurses Week, which ends on...
Former Bearcat Kolby Robinson joining All Star Sports Training staff
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
several standout years on the baseball field with the Cullman Bearcats, the
Wallace State Lions and the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kolby Robinson is ready to
help groom a new generation of young players....
Berlin holds special meeting to discuss town hall, farmers’ market, traffic light
BERLIN, Ala. - At a special-called meeting Monday evening, the Berlin Town Council gathered to discuss the upcoming opening of the new town hall and farmers’ market. After updates that the foundation had been...
Arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Holly Pond Town Council hears speeding issue from resident
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening heard from local resident Bo Johnson about a speeding concern on Pond View Drive in the Pond View subdivision.
Johnson said there have...
Traffic stop, K-9 lead to meth trafficking arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Hanceville residents were arrested on drug charges Saturday following a traffic stop along U.S. Highway 31 South in Hanceville. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies with the Community Response Team...
Cullman Planning Commission recommends controversial rezoning of Old Hanceville Hwy. property
CULLMAN, Ala - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening voted to recommend that the Cullman City Council rezone 40 acres east of Third Avenue Southeast/Old Hanceville Highway and fronting on that...
Air National Guard flyover Tuesday at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will get a special treat Tuesday, when a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the Alabama Air National Guard's 117th Air Refueling Wing flies over. According to the 117th Air Refueling...
Baileyton talks tornado siren, town park
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night for the first time since early March. The meeting was held at the town’s senior center rather than town hall due to comply with...
Obituary: Roy Gene Green
Graveside services and interment for Roy Gene Green, 78, will be Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 2 p.m. at New Hope North Baptist Church in Falkville with Bro. James Wray officiating and Peck Funeral...
Obituary: John David Griggs
John David Griggs, 83, answered the call of his heavenly Father May 2, 2020.
David left behind a loving and devoted wife of almost 63 years, Joyce Phillips Griggs, and two wonderful children, Chris (Cindi)...
Obituary: Debora Jane “Willow Swann” Maxwell
Debora Jane "Willow Swann" Maxwell, 60, of Baileyton passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Cullman Regional. She was born March 22, 1960 in Indio, CA to Eugene Howell and Betty Jane Veal.
She was...
Obituary: Angie Lee Drake Marlow
A beautiful soul left this world Saturday, May 2, 2020 and left it a better place for having been in it. Angie Lee Drake Marlow, of Cullman went to be with her Lord at...
Obituary: Violet Marie Willingham
A private service for Violet Marie Willingham, 89, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Church of Christ at Baldwin, Minister Mike Waters officiating, with interment in Cullman...
Obituary: Ann Guthrie Cook
Graveside services for Ann Guthrie Cook, 64, of Falkville, Alabama will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday May 6, 2020 at Bangor Cemetery in Hayden, Alabama. Reverend Jerrell Brown will be officiating. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Vadie Laudell Davis Cockrell
Vadie Laudell Davis Cockrell, 91, of Double Springs entered into rest May 2, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Cockrell was born Feb. 13, 1929 the last of nine children of...
Obituary: Stanley Boothman Cagle
Stanley Boothman Cagle, 73, of Hanceville passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born Wednesday, July 24, 1946 to Fred and Eunice Cagle.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors...
Wallace State’s Sebastian Arce named ITA NJCAA 1st-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace
State tennis sophomore Sebastian Arce has been named an Intercollegiate Tennis
Association (ITA) NJCAA 1st-team All-American for men’s singles.
Arce, a native of Columbia, was Wallace State’s No. 1
singles’ player during his...
CCSO, Detention Center lobbies re-opened to public
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Monday announced that the lobbies of the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and Cullman County Detention Center have been re-opened to the public. Both had been...
Cullman Co. Revenue Office opens outside; satellite offices re-open to public
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Revenue Office on Monday morning opened a tent outside the Cullman County Courthouse in an effort to begin servicing the citizens of Cullman County again in person.
Revenue Commissioner...
ADOL: $503M in unemployment benefits disbursed; Payments represent 84% of claims paid
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that ADOL has disbursed more than $503 million in COVID-19 related unemployment compensation benefits. Alabama is now paying benefits under all...
SBA: Alabama banks approve nearly $1.42B in Paycheck Protection Program loans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The U.S. Small Business Association on Sunday released data from round two of the Paycheck Protection Program. The data shows in just the first five days of the second round of...
Arrests and incidents reported May 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 29
domestic violence; CR...
15 Wallace State students selected to serve as Ambassadors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fifteen Wallace State Community College students have been chosen to serve as Wallace State Ambassadors for the 2020-2021 academic year to serve as representatives of the college during campus and community events. Ambassadors also help...
(Update) Hoover man drowns in pond in Crane Hill
Updated 5-3-20 at 10 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Emergency responders on Sunday night recovered the body of a drowning victim from a pond at a private residence south of the Country Mall store in...
Merrill: Suspension of international mail services will not affect military and overseas voters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the United States Postal Service’s announcement of the suspension of some international mail, Secretary of State John H. Merrill confirmed that overseas voters will still be able to vote through...
Op-Ed: ‘I’m proud to be a part of the Tyson Blountsville Team’
While we are all experiencing a NEW way of life during this pandemic, I have experienced and seen a lot of good during this time. The good of everyone working together and doing their...
Op-Ed: Remember Vietnam veterans this Memorial Day
As we honor our war dead this Memorial Day, please remember the extraordinary price Vietnam veterans have paid.
If you have never visited the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C., I urge you to do...
Cullman’s Dax Houston graduates from Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Dax Houston of Cullman, AL, graduated from Troy University during Term 3 of the 2019/2020 academic year.
Houston graduated with the bachelor of science degree while attending Troy Online.
Term 3 includes students...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The electric glider
In the late l940s and early 1950s there was a lot of outdoor furniture in use. Houses built before this time did not have air conditioning and people would sit outside until late in...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934
From the Files of 1904:
C.F.J. Hartung, M.D., came home from Chattanooga this week.
Louis Owen, Esquire and Frank Johnson, of Bremen, were in town this week.
R.E. Ryan has resigned his position at Stiefelmeyer’s because of...
Obituary: Jordan Christopher Richards
Jordan Christopher Richards of Cullman passed away May 2, 2020 at the age of 23. He was born April 12, 1997 in Dunwoody, Georgia to Tony and Marcy Richards.
Survivors are mother Marcy (Gary) Simmons;...
Obituary: Kenneth Dyer
Graveside services for Kenneth Dyer, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2020 at Center Grove Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Dyer...
Obituary: Donald Gene Jenkins
Donald Gene Jenkins, 80, of Blountsville passed away May 1, 2020. He was born Jan. 16, 1940 in Gadsden, Alabama to Leonard and Lona Mae Holmes Jenkins.
Mr. Jenkins was a member of Holly Pond...
Bringing out the Best: Jeeps, motorcycles bring joy to area nursing homes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Approximately 100 Jeeps and motorcycles showed up Saturday morning for the Cullman County Wranglers’ parade of area senior facilities in Cullman, Hanceville and Falkville. Residents of the facilities were able to...
Relay For Life of Cullman County hosting virtual luminaria ceremony May 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Relay For Life of Cullman County event that would have taken place today, Friday, May 1, will not be rescheduled for this year. However, the...
Going farm to table: Dreher’s serving up natural goodness
Correction: The Tribune originally stated the cattle are "grain-fed." They are "grass-fed."
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fresh local veggies have arrived at Dreher’s, where Head Chef Braxton Taylor is making the idea of “farm to...
New book offers memories of Curt Wilson, plea to drunk drivers
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the nearly three years since his death, the legacy of 15-year-old Curtis “Curt” James Wilson has impacted families across Cullman County through Curt’s Closet, the ministry of Curt’s mother, Ashley...
Bringing out the Best: Local company cleaning playgrounds for free
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hygenix CSR in Cullman has been giving back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free playground sanitation to municipalities, schools and churches. Owner Kenny Fisher and employee Isaac...
(Updated) Lawsuit filed against Tyson over 2019 spills
JASPER, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in the Walker County Circuit Court on behalf of the State, Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Conservation...
Wallace State employee making masks to help others, raise funds for Relay For Life
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Wallace State Community College employee is using her sewing skills to help others and support a good cause at the same time. Debra Young, a nine-year survivor of breast cancer, is making masks as...
Obituary: Hunter Creel
Hunter Creel, a loving son, a protective brother, an adoring ‘Unkie” and a tried and true friend. God gave him his mother’s warmth and loyalty and his father’s charm and charisma.
Our days were always...
Obituary: Dayden Michael Floyd
Dayden Michael Floyd, 16, of Blountsville passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident. Dayden was born May 6, 2003 in Cullman the son of Derek Floyd and Brandy...
Obituary: David Odell Stewart
David Odell Stewart of Cullman passed away April 30, 2020 at the age of 79. He was born March 17, 1941 to Bill and Icey Holley Stewart.
He is preceded in death by his parents;...
Obituary: John “Anthony” Dickerson
John "Anthony" Dickerson, 65, of Houston entered into rest Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home.
Anthony was born Dec. 15, 1954 in Haleyville. He was a graduate of Addison High School. He loved to...
Pastor Scott Sessions announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board
Updated 5-15-20 at 4:25 p.m.
Sessions today announced he will be seeking Place 3.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Scott Sessions, pastor of Cullman First Church of the Nazarene, on Friday announced his candidacy for the Cullman City...
Gov. Ivey: New investment across Alabama topped $7B in 2019
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that economic development activity across Alabama last year generated $7.1 billion in pledged capital investment and 13,454 job commitments, providing a potential spark for economic revival...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development assisting students seeking employment, offering online...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development continues to prepare Wallace State students during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing job openings on its Facebook page and providing interview and resume tips.
The...
St. Vincent de Paul Society food bank open on Fridays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church's St. Vincent de Paul Society in Cullman have opened their food bank doors on a very limited basis to help the needy during the...
Legion of Mary delivers Holy Communion to shut-ins
CULLMAN, Ala. - Legion of Mary members from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman made special visits to parishioners on Easter Sunday, bringing Holy Communion to shut-ins on the special day of Easter...
CCBOE staff cooks for health care workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friday morning, county school administrators and central office staff of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) cooked and packed hamburgers and hot dogs for health care workers at Cullman Regional,...
Courthouse will remain closed until at least May 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met for an emergency meeting Friday morning to discuss the reopening of the courthouse and County offices. For now, the courthouse and County offices will remain closed....
Arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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...
Wallace State offers drive-in Wi-Fi from campus parking lots
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is offering free drive-in Wi-Fi access to students at the main campus in Hanceville and at both Oneonta campus locations.
Students can access the free Wi-Fi by selecting...
CEDA offering hand sanitizer to local retailers
CULLMAN, Ala. – The newest safety order issued by Governor Kay Ivey and state health officials, the Safer at Home Order, went into effect at 5 p.m. Thursday. The slow reopening of the economy’s...
Cullman Chamber names Students of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday named Holly Pond Senior Zackery Reynolds as its 2020 Student of the Year. Reynolds is president of Holly Pond’s Student Government Association, treasurer...
Troy University announces plans to reopen June1
TROY, Ala. - Troy University plans to offer in-class instruction this fall, and all campuses and locations will reopen June 1, Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., chancellor, announced today.
“This spring has been a time of...
Wallace State prepares CARES Act disbursements to students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students facing financial challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic will soon be receiving an additional disbursement of financial support from Wallace State Community College as a benefit of federal CARES Act...
Obituary: Craig LaWayne Dover
Craig LaWayne Dover of Cullman passed away April 29, 2020.
He was born Feb. 14, 1963 to Brentice and Sandra Wooten Dover in Arab, Alabama.
His father preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memory...
Obituary: Judy Sharon Godfrey
Judy Sharon Godfrey, 72, passed away April 29, 2020 at Falkville Health Care.
Cullman Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mrs. Godfrey was born Feb. 3, 1948 to Harvey Ernest and Elva Sue Sandlin Calvert.
She was...
Obituary: Hazel Maxine Storm
Hazel Maxine Storm, 80, of Florence entered into rest Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Florence Nursing and Rehab.
Mrs. Storm was born July 7, 1939 in Haleyville, Alabama.
Hazel was an avid reader and loved word...
#IAmCullman: Meet Rehna Cobbs Boesswetter
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
Spreading love and joy to those around her has always been Rehna...
Bringing out the Best: Corinth Baptist Church debuts ‘Corinth Community Cupboard’
JOPPA, Ala. – Corinth Baptist Church recently debuted the Corinth Community Cupboard, a food pantry for people in Baileyton, Joppa and Arab who may need extra help. The pantry is a freestanding structure, set...
Inland Building Systems, HomTex donate thousands of masks
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area nursing homes, Cullman City Schools and local food banks are receiving new protective DreamFit masks thanks to a generous donation from Inland Building Systems, part of Schulte Building Systems, Inc....
ALEA warns of crime ring involving vehicle theft and burglary, thefts of firearms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said this week it has identified a theft ring committing crimes across multiple jurisdictions along the Interstate 65 corridor from Cullman to Clanton and the...
Tyson responds to filing of lawsuit by AL attorney general
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tyson Foods on Thursday issued a response to the lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office over two spills that occurred at the company’s River Valley Ingredients plant near...
ADEM, ADPH: Reopening businesses should thoroughly flush water systems to guard against Legionnaires’, other...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) issued a joint statement Thursday urging businesses that are reopening after the easing of coronavirus restrictions...
Arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
April 27
Bates,...
Cullman Savings Bank supports, highlights local businesses with new program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The COVID-19 shutdown has adversely affected businesses across the country, and Cullman is certainly no exception. From outright closures to social distancing cutbacks, many local businesses have felt the impact. Cullman...
Colony mayor, council talk need for census responses, summer plans
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Town Council had no official items on its agenda and did not hold a formal meeting Tuesday, but did hold a work session at which Mayor Donnis Leeth and members...
Breaking News: AL attorney general files suit against Tyson over 2 2019 Mulberry Fork...
JASPER, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in the Walker County Circuit Court on behalf of the State, Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Conservation...
Obituary: Edward Stanley Dees
Edward Stanley Dees, 65, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Hospice Family Care, Huntsville, AL.
He was born Aug. 21, 1954 to William Edwin and Doris Elaine Murphy Smith.
No services are planned...
Obituary: Ann Barton Posey
Ann Barton Posey, 93, peacefully passed away April 28, 2020. She was born March 22, 1927.
Ann grew up in the Norwood neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. As a young girl, she enjoyed spending Saturdays with...
Obituary: Margie Swafford McWhorter
Margie Swafford McWhorter passed away in Birmingham April 26, 2020 at the age of 68. She was born Sept. 30, 1951 to Burtis and Lola Elarece Mashburn Swafford.
She is preceded in death by her...
Wallace State student Aljon Celis wins 2020 Sigma Kappa Delta Short Fiction Award
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student Aljon Celis has enjoyed a memorable April.
Celis was recently recognized as a national 2020 Sigma Kappa Delta award winner for his short fiction story “Brown,” a story about...
Loving with all his heart… and a little more
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a long year for the McNeal family. In March 2019, Sandre McNeal had just lost her father and was making arrangements for his funeral when she fell ill and...
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Vinemont band boosters hold annual craft show
Vendors had a variety of handmade crafts and goodies for sale at this year’s annual show. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - Running a school band...
