Bringing out the best: Hygenix CSR offers to clean playground equipment for free
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenny Fisher, owner of Cullman-based cleaning/restoration service Hygenix CSR, posted to the company’s Facebook page early Sunday evening:
ATTENTION CULLMAN COUNTY!!!!
The spectrum of fears over the Covid 19 virus are broad. Hygenix...
COVID-19: AL Primary Runoff may be postponed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President Donald Trump and the declaration of a State of Emergency...
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Regions Bank announces special financial assistance amid coronavirus concerns
COVID-19: Ivey authorizes use of Alabama National...
COVID-19: Cullman Electric Cooperative lobbies closed beginning March 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the lobbies at both Cullman Electric Cooperative offices are closed to the public until further notice.
As a health precaution for employees and co-op members, Cullman Electric...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Broncos top Vinemont on the road 7-3; Saturday scoring recap
VINEMONT, Al. -- Holly
Pond traveled to take on Vinemont Saturday as both teams looked to bounce back
from losses but it was the Lady Broncos who went home with a 7-3 win thanks in large
part...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the Files of 1905:
Work on the new Baptist church in West Cullman is progressing nicely.
S.A. Hamilton has moved back to Cullman from Hartselle.
J.E. Williams, of Winfield, Texas, is visiting P.M. and S.M. Allison.
Reverend...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Alder
Alder is our second little great-grandson. He is a delightful little fellow and is now 16 months old, and he is what you call “ALL BOY.” He doesn’t talk yet, but he is a...
The show must go on: ‘Big Fish’ delivers timely dose of entertainment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the end of a long and dreary news day, from the revelation of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus cases to numerous announcements of organizational shutdowns and event cancellations, The Tribune found...
ALL-STATE BOYS BASKETBALL: Holly Pond’s Chaney earns 1st Team honors, Hanceville’s Chandler wins 3A...
MONTGOMERY, Al. – This
year’s All-State selections on the boys side have been released by the Alabama Sports
Writers Association and there is another first teamer and coach of the year
representing Cullman County. Holly Pond’s Kyler...
47th Annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction sees crowd in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 47th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction saw a large crowd Friday evening. The silent and live auction featured items such as desserts, clothing, various household, personal and business goods, artwork,...
AL Supreme Court suspends in-person court proceedings statewide; most local cases continued
3-14-20 at 8:52 p.m. UPDATE: Cases on Judge Rusty Turner’s Monday felony docket have been continued (postponed) to a later date. If you are scheduled to appear before Judge Turner on Monday, please contact...
Over 200 runners hit the streets for 4th annual Shamrock Shuffle
CULLMAN, Al. – East
Elementary School’s fourth annual Shamrock Shuffle is in the books and this
year’s event saw over 200 runners hit the streets to help support their school.
Saturday morning’s weather was near perfect for...
Ever heard of a ‘gurn’?
CULLMAN, Ala. -Through March 15, the Wallace State Community College Theatre program will present “Big Fish the Musical” based on the 1998 book “Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions” by Daniel Wallace. On Friday, Wallace...
Coronavirus: Helpful food and shopping tips
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is now in the global spotlight. Facing a short (two weeks or less) quarantine at home is a real possibility. Take steps now in case you face a quarantine.
Preparing for a...
Spring landscaping tips from Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover
CULLMAN, Ala. – Warm, comfortable weather is around the corner with the arrival of spring. The Tribune spoke with Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover for some helpful tips with landscape renovations you can...
‘They’ll do anything they can to get your information’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning yielded educational and useful information, when a free financial and health care fraud prevention seminar, sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments...
Obituary: Bill Buck Thompson, Jr.
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Buck Thompson, Jr. announces his passing Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the age of 76.
He was born June 16, 1943 to Bill Thompson, Sr....
ALL-STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill lands on 1st team, West Point’s Welborn named...
MONTGOMERY, Ala – The
Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State Girls Basketball Teams have been
unveiled and as per usual, there were several local standouts that earned
All-State honors and another local coach received a Coach of the...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split road doubleheader with James Clemens
MADISON, Al. – After wrapping up action in the Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover last week, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night for a double header against the James...
Hanceville considers KnoxBox system, addresses COVID-19
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher at Thursday night’s city council meeting discussed the possibility of the City requiring all new businesses to use KnoxBoxes. A KnoxBox is a secure box that...
Dodge City gets update on sewage treatment plant contamination
Updated 3-13-20 9:07 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council learned more details about the cleanup of the oil contamination in the town’s unique natural sewage treatment plant at its March meeting...
BREAKING NEWS: Chad Floyd appointed new Cullman County district judge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Attorney Chad Floyd has been appointed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey as Cullman County District Judge, Place 1. Ivey’s Press Secretary Gina Maiola made the announcement Friday.
“The governor has...
(UPDATE) State of Emergency: K-12 public schools to close March 19
Update 3-13-20 7:49 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, following the news of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, issued a State of Emergency. She, along with Alabama State Department of Education...
Ivey formally launches Census 2020; Census Days start Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey formally signaled the open of Census 2020 participation statewide in an afternoon press conference held Thursday at the Capitol.
In a historic first, the Census is now live online...
Arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Courts developing plan to continue operation in emergencies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama judicial authorities on Wednesday instructed courts across the state to begin developing a contingency plan to maintain court operations in the event that an emergency disrupts local government operations.
Circuit Judge...
CCBOE addresses coronavirus concerns, approves transfer of Garden City Elementary, recognizes high-performing staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Thursday evening addressed the coronavirus at the board’s regular business meeting, announcing that the system is prepared to close all...
Pet of the Week: Bendi is looking for her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bendi is a 1-year-old terrier mix with dramatic coloration, from her striped brindle coat to her white...
#IAmCullman: Meet Cullman Florist’s Carla Fussell
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Florist has been a go-to for all occasions...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope handles Holly Pond on the road 9-1
HOLLY POND, Ala. --
Good Hope traveled to take on Holly Pond Thursday looking to snap a three-game
losing streak while the Lady Broncos aimed to keep things going in the right
direction after their road win...
PREP BASEBALL: Eagles knock off Danville at home 7-2; Thursday scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – Danville
made the trip to Vinemont High School for a matchup with the Eagles Thursday
night and the Hawks were sent home with a 7-2 loss. Wyatt Thomason got the
start on the mound...
Obituary: Paul Forrest Newman
Paul Forrest Newman died peacefully March 11, 2020 at Duke Hospice in Durham, North Carolina.
He was born Aug. 18, 1959 in Lawton, Oklahoma, the second son of Betty Engel Newman and the late Lt....
Obituary: Tommy Carl Cagle
Tommy Carl Cagle, 58, of Haleyville entered into rest Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his residence.
Tommy was born Sept. 16, 1961 in Missouri to John Earnest and Sybil Cagle.
No services are planned at this...
Coronavirus: statement from Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday released the following statement regarding the coronavirus COVID-19:
The City of Cullman is concerned about the health and safety of our community and is taking this...
Hanceville High School pageants this weekend
Hanceville High School will host its Fair Queen Representative and Miss Enhancer Pageants this Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville High School in the Lane Horton Gymnasium. Admission is $6.
Fair Queen contestants are...
Alabama Senate approves $5M to fight spread of coronavirus
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved a $5 million supplemental appropriation to the budget to combat the spread of COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, in the state, according to a...
Sports leagues across the world being affected by coronavirus
The spread of coronavirus has been affecting people in
different parts of the world for weeks but now sports leagues across the globe
are being forced to take action as well. A wave of restrictions, postponements
and...
Arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 9
possession of drug...
Cullman Regional implements visitation restrictions, effective immediately
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced today it is implementing visitation restrictions for hospital patients, effective immediately.
To further protect the health of our patients, workforce and the community, and prevent the potential spread of...
Community care: The Link of Cullman County hosts resource fair at Cullman Housing Authority
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County Tuesday evening hosted a community resource fair at the Cullman County Housing Authority Community Center. The event was educational and also a time for fellowship, with...
Free financial and health care fraud seminar Friday
CULLMAN, Ala.- A free financial and health care fraud prevention seminar, sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG), Investor Protection Trust and Alabama’s Senior Medicare Patrol,...
Tribune exclusive: Cullman Co. Human Trafficking Task Force partners with Wallace State to produce...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson has announced the release of a public service announcement video produced in partnership with Wallace State Community College. Wallace State webmaster and...
Grace Place hosts 3rd Annual Caregivers’ Conference
CULLMAN, Ala. – Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s memory loss ministry which provides stimulating activity for dementia patients and hours of respite for their caregivers, held its third annual Caregivers’ Conference Wednesday. The event...
Obituary: Bennie (Richards) Collum
Funeral services for Bennie (Richards) Collum, 85, of Garden City, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Reverend Trueman Davis will be officiating with burial at...
Obituary: Darrell Edwin Burns
Funeral services for Darrell Edwin Burns, 73, of Falkville will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Garry Waddell officiating; interment in Duck River Cemetery. Visitation will...
Cullman Kiwanis 64th Annual Pancake Day this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman High School cafeteria will be packed this Saturday morning when the Cullman Kiwanis Club hosts its 64th annual Pancake Day. Diners can eat in or carry out. Tickets are...
Hanceville gearing up for Irish Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Founded by Irish settlers in 1832, the city of Hanceville will celebrate its Irish heritage this Saturday with the third annual Hanceville Irish Festival. The festival is organized by Friends of the...
(Update) Cullman Regional doctors have COVID-19 test option for those denied by ADPH
Updated 3-13-20 9:05 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Testing for COVID-19 is now available from Cullman Regional's reference lab, Mayo Medical Laboratory, for patients who are denied testing from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)...
Arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Local students elected, earn honors at FCCLA 2020 State Leadership Conference
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 1,000 attendees from all over the state of Alabama traveled to Montgomery March 5-6 for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 2020 State Leadership Conference. This...
(Postponed) Child Development Center to host services learning lab March 20
Updated 3-16-20 at 11:31 a.m.
This event has been postponed.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) will host a services learning lab March 20, 2020 for parents and guardians of special needs...
‘I felt myself come out of the blue’: 4 local veterans share testimonies about...
CORRECTION- 3-11-20 at 6:55 p.m.
In The Tribune’s coverage of the stellate ganglion block (SGB) shot, we have said, “The SGB shot is FDA-approved.” In fact, the medications administered through the shot are FDA-approved. The...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point takes area opener over Hamilton 4-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
sweeping a doubleheader with Priceville over the weekend, the Warriors returned
home Tuesday night to host their area-opener against the Hamilton Aggies. Aubry
Cleghorn got the start for West Point and tossed...
Vinemont council talks shaved ice, ball season, Census event
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- It was a light agenda Tuesday evening for the South Vinemont Town Council. The only item of business pertained to the surplus of the ice machine and shaved ice machine used...
Candlelight vigil for Curt Wilson March 16; commission votes to support veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - A candlelight prayer vigil in memory of Curt Wilson is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6 p.m. on the front lawn of Cullman First Baptist Church. The Cullman County...
Obituary: Charles Dewayne Shoemake
Charles Dewayne Shoemake of Vinemont passed away March 9, 2020 at the age of 63.
He was born Aug. 12, 1956 to Larry and Betty Bradford Shoemake.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister...
WSCC women’s cross country team named Academic Team of the Year for 4.0 GPA...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s women’s cross country team is the National Junior College Cross Country Coaches Association Academic Team of the Year after the squad produced a 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2019...
47th annual Rotary Club Auction this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Rotary Club will host the 47th Annual Rotary Club Auction this Friday, March 13 at Christ Hall at St. John’s Evangelical Church. The event will kick off at 4:30...
Arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 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 lifts ‘heightened awareness’ after precautionary protocol
Updated 3-10-20 2:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier today, Cullman High School was on "heightened awareness" after a threat was allegedly made against one student by another, according to multiple sources. The student who allegedly...
Cullman Community Theatre enjoys 1st dinner theater outing with Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre broke new
ground over the weekend with its first non-musical (known as a straight play)
and first dinner theater production, Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” at Stone Bridge
Farms. The highbrow and slightly...
Good Hope Middle School students ‘Read Across America’
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Students and faculties of schools nationwide observed “Read Across America” Day March 2. Good Hope Middle School (GHMS) Library Media Specialist Stephanie Hood shared with The Tribune about her school’s...
Gudger, Shedd receive awards for work on mental health care bills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently presented Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview with “Legislator of the Year” awards. The awards were given to...
Obituary: Ray Camp
Ray Camp, 87, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Hendrix Healthcare and Rehab in Double Springs.
Ray was born July 3, 1932 in Franklin County, Alabama to Alvin and Ethyl Camp.
Visitation will...
Obituary: Coylene Swann Wall McGeehon
Coylene Swann Wall McGeehon lived a fulfilling life as a faithful Christ follower and a loving mother to three children, Clarice, Denise and Leta. Coylene was married to her late husband Charlie McGeehon, the...
Obituary: Leonard Edward Coughran
A Celebration of Life service for Leonard Edward Coughran, 70, of Blountsville will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Liberty Church, 120 Kenyon Road, Arab, AL 35016. Pastor Keith Hodges will...
Obituary: Billy Charles Davenport
Funeral services for Billy Charles Davenport, 74, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dudley Brock officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will...
Obituary: Carrie Lee Collins
Funeral services for Carrie Lee Collins, 94, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Lawrence Cove Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m....
Obituary: John Dewayne Helms
John Dewayne Helms was born March 18, 1954 and passed away March 7, 2020.
Former Cullman Co. DA, wife on board docked Grand Princess cruise ship
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Grand Princess cruise ship, seen on countless newscasts circling off the coast of California for several days, docked today in Oakland with 3,533 people on board, and two of them...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview pulls away to win area-opener at Good Hope 10-2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
splitting a pair of games Saturday, Fairview traveled to take on Good Hope in
its area opener. A pitcher’s duel through five innings quickly turned into an
offensive outburst from the Lady...
PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs tops Holly Pond at home 9-3
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold
Springs returned home Monday night to host the Broncos of Holly Pond and after
taking a 4-1 lead in the second inning, the Eagles pulled away to win it 9-3
and improve to...
Coronavirus: Local schools, EMA prepared, not panicked
CULLMAN, Ala. – As of Monday evening, there are no reported cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which causes the disease known as COVID-19, in Alabama. According to the Alabama Department of Public...
St. Bernard launches NASP archery program
CULLMAN, Ala. - While St. Bernard is no stranger to world-class archery, the school is new to implementing its own archery program as part of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).
St. Bernard...
Wallace State inducts new Phi Theta Kappa members during spring ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed new members recently during its annual spring induction ceremony.
Phi Theta Kappa is the college’s honor society, and Wallace State students are...
Arrests and incidents reported March 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 5
possession of drug...
Obituary: Janice Fay Compton
Janice Fay Compton, 69, of Fairview passed away Saturday afternoon, March 7, 2020.
She was born in Gadsden to Clarence Thomas and Jewel Hudgins Kimbril. Mrs. Compton is preceded in death by her parents and son...
Obituary: Caleb Ross Neighbors
Funeral services for Caleb Ross Neighbors, 29, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Long and Scott Guthrie officiating; burial at Good...
Obituary: Delma “Lou” Minier
Delma “Lou” Minier, formerly of Cullman, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Marshall Manor Nursing Home at the age of 90.
She was born in Blount County Dec. 15, 1929 to Jim and Leona...
Desperation Church to pay medical debts of needy in 5 counties
CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church is attempting to teach people forgiveness involves one person’s willingness to accept another’s debt, and announced it is going to do it in a very real, tangible way.
Desperation Senior...
Cullman GOP hears from candidates, kicks off Trump promotion
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman County Republican Party’s monthly meeting Saturday, Chairman Steve Cummings reported a 40% voter turnout for last Tuesday’s primary election, with approximately 22,000 voting Republican and 2,500 voting Democrat....
Storybook Palooza delights with special readers at library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) hosted an inspirational “Storybook Palooza” for kids Saturday morning at the Cullman County Public Library. The event featured special guest readers...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point sweeps Priceville at home; Saturday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
a week of pouring rain, Saturday brought great weather and a day packed with
local softball and baseball action across the state. Some local softball teams were
competing in this year’s Wallace State...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1931
From the Files of 1905:
On November 29th Miss Eda Dreher and T.D. McMinn were married with Reverend W.H. Aufderhaar officiating.
A.G. Glasscock and G.W. Ratliff have opened a musical house in the Fuller Block.
Honorable F.E....
Funny Things from Yesterday: I’m going to the bathroom
When Robert, Jr. was just a youngster, his bedroom was across the hall from our bedroom. The way our bedroom was arranged, Rudene slept next to the door that entered our bedroom as well...
Op-Ed: Another rural hospital is closing- What will it take for Alabama to finally...
Today (Friday, March 6, 2020), when the Pickens County Medical Center closes its doors, it will become yet another sad statistic among the now 14 hospitals in Alabama that have shuttered their doors since...
Shelby applauds passage of Coronavirus emergency supplemental funding package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, this week applauded Senate passage of the emergency supplemental funding package, which was approved by a vote of 96-1. The...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison drops Saturday doubleheader against Lynn, Oakman
ADDISON, Ala. – On
an absolutely beautiful day for baseball, Addison hosted county rival Lynn and
Walker County foe Oakman for a pair of varsity matchups. Unfortunately for the
home crowd, the weather was the only thing...
Obituary: Mae C. Graves
Funeral services for Mae C. Graves, 96, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Monday, March 9, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Graves Gap Cemetery in Hayden, Alabama. The...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Bearcats edge Hartselle to win Cullman Invitational
CULLMAN, Ala. – Teams
from all over the area made their way to Oliver Woodard Stadium at Cullman High
School Saturday to compete in this year’s Cullman Invitational and the hometown
Bearcats finished just six points ahead...
The newest and sweetest boy at Hanceville City Hall
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There’s been a lot of talk about a new handsome blonde-haired fellow around the city of Hanceville. Whispers of his soulful brown eyes and gorgeous smile were heard at the last...
Stars and Stripes Rodeo sees packed house; event continues tonight
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center saw a packed house Friday evening for the first night of the 37th annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo benefiting the West Point Warrior Band.
West Point...
(Updated) Community Census Days postponed
Updated 3-16-20 9:37 p.m.
Community Census Days Postponed
All Community Census Days have been postponed for 30 days. As soon as a new schedule is approved, we will share it.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2020 Census is...
Gov. Ivey establishes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the formation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force of cabinet and state agency officials, as well as disease specialists in an abundance of caution. The...
Spring forward!
Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. This is also a great time...
Jacobs proclaims ‘Go Blue Day,’ kicking off Colon Cancer Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Relay For Life of Cullman County, Cullman Police Department (CPD) and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs gathered at Depot Park Friday morning to...
PREP BASEBALL: Waldrep tosses 1-hitter in Addison’s 3-0 win over Danville
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison
hosted the 4A Danville Hawks (1-3) on a breezy evening at the Dawg Pound and
the Bulldogs started their big senior right hander Luke "Doc" Waldrep
who brought his dominating stuff into the...
Obituary: Phillip Dewayne Green
Phillip Dewayne Green of Hanceville passed away March 5, 2020 at the age of 43.
He was born Jan. 9, 1977 in Cullman to Phillip Dale and Wanda Green.
He is preceded in death by his...
Obituary: Mildred Tuggle Crider
Funeral services for Mildred Tuggle Crider, 88, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with interment in adjoining cemetery, Revs. Junior Garmon and Dewey Briscoe...
Obituary: Jimmie Clayton Bailey
Memorial services for Jimmie Clayton Bailey, 74, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Redan Baptist Church at Holly Pond, Revs. Mike King and David Chambers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936:
Congressman-elect, Luther Patrick of Birmingham will speak at the Cullman County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. It is...
