Ivey awards $26M in CARES Act funds for Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded $26 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund for the Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program- for farmers, ranchers and agricultural operations hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Agriculture...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 10
unlawful breaking and...
AMC Marktplatz 10 to reopen Aug. 27
Updated 8-13-20 at 2:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's movie theater, the AMC Marktplatz 10, is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 27, according to the company's website and an email sent out to patrons. The...
Bridging the gap: Holly Pond to offer free public WiFi in parks as school...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Students who need to do classwork online and don’t have reliable internet at home will have a place to do so, thanks to the Town of Holly Pond. At the...
Wallace State Diesel Technology program launching Diesel by Distance offerings beginning this fall
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Diesel Technology program is unveiling a new Diesel by Distance online option beginning with the Fall 2020 semester.
Diesel by Distance gives students the flexibility to learn the program’s course...
Obituary: Willa May Hazel Donahue
Memorial service details for Willa May Hazel Donahue, 84, of Vinemont are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Donahue passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at her residence. ...
Obituary: William John Gibson
Graveside services for William John Gibson, 66, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 at Fairview West Missionary Baptist Church with Donnie Smith officiating.
Mr. Gibson passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12,...
Obituary: Jamie Deason
Jamie Deason, 90, of North Port, FL, formerly of Cullman, AL died Monday, Aug. 10, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Bruce King Deason; his parents Arthur Leon Deason, Sr. and...
Obituary: Daniel Sweatmon
Daniel Sweatmon, 89, of Cullman passed away Aug. 11, 2020. He was born March 5, 1931, in Blount County to Daniel and Emma Yancey Sweatmon.
Mr. Sweatmon loved to garden. He was an assembly worker,...
Obituary: Charles “Sonny” West
Charles “Sonny” West passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 82.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Moss Service Funeral Home Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at 2 p.m....
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
ALDOT opens bids for Highway 157 4-lane project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on July 31 opened bids for its project to widen Alabama Highway 157 through Cullman’s north side to four lanes- from just east of U.S....
2020 North Alabama BEST Robotics competition postponed
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 2020 North Alabama BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics competition scheduled for this fall has been postponed because of the restrictions and precautions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth: ‘I’ve come out of resignment’
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, after an explosive end to Tuesday evening’s town council meeting in which he announced his resignation, contacted The Tribune Wednesday to say with a laugh, “I’m back...
Commission lays out Annual Transportation Plan, approves airport project funding
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Engineer Bryan Cheatwood at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission presented the County’s Annual Transportation Plan for FY 2021. The plan includes the repaving of County Roads 1212,...
Vinemont council votes to dedicate pavilion in memory of Tyler Walker
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night voted to dedicate the pavilion at the town’s sports complex to the late Tyler Walker, who also funded the pavilion. Walker, who...
Saint Bernard Prep to begin classes Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman, Alabama is looking forward to the return of most students to campus for in-person classes as usual, beginning Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. School President Fr....
West Point’s Henry takes helm of Alabama Scholastic Competition Association
WEST POINT, Ala. - Lee Henry, coach of the perennial powerhouse scholars’ bowl teams of West Point High School and Middle School, was not a happy man when his students’ visions of a state...
Obituary: Sara Frances Ruehl
Sara Frances Ruehl was born Oct. 10, 1918. She passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at the age of 101 years and 10 months. A memorial graveside service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26,...
Obituary: Russell Lombardo
Funeral services for Russell Lombardo will be Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jamey Dewayne Morgan
Jamey Dewayne Morgan, 39, of Addison entered into rest Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 in Arley.
Jamey was born Nov. 13, 1980 in Jasper, Alabama. He attended Addison High School in the Class of 1999. Jamey...
Colony mayor: ‘I resign’
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/12/colony-mayor-donnis-leeth-ive-come-out-of-resignment/
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth on Tuesday evening said, "I resign" after he adjourned a contentious meeting of the Colony Town Council.
The mayor's statement came after a series of heated exchanges...
9 arrested; 30 grams marijuana, 3 grams meth seized; children in home
VINEMONT, Ala. - Nine people were arrested Monday by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) for various drug-related crimes. The arrests followed a citizen complaint to CRT deputies who were...
Cullman City School Board announces revised start date, attendance plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday announced a revised start date for the 2020-21 school year. Instead of Aug. 19, school will begin Aug. 20. It also announced a modified...
Extension Offices serving as drop-off points for mystery seed packages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is partnering with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) to assist in collecting unsolicited seed packages being sent to Alabama residents from China. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 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...
Meet Holly Pond Mayor-Elect Carla Hart
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver prepares for his retirement, Councilwoman Carla Hart is getting ready to take on the job. Hart, who has served on the council for the...
(Updated) City recycling pickup to resume Monday, Aug. 17
Updated 8-11-20 at 7:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook announced at Monday’s city council meeting that the city’s recycling service is set to resume operations next Monday, Aug. 17.
Cook, chairman of...
Cullman Co. Youth Football kicking off Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Despite the spread of coronavirus putting sports at all levels and seemingly everything
else around the world in jeopardy, there will be a youth football season in Cullman
County kicking off Aug. 22. Hanceville...
Cullman council lays out plan for fuel tax-funded street projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening adopted a transportation improvement plan for fiscal year 2021 based on anticipated funding from the Rebuild Alabama Act fuel tax.
According to the resolution, “The...
Good Hope council reports Back-to-School Bash success
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night expressed thanks to area parents and students for making it to last week’s drive-thru Back-to-School Bash. Although a departure from...
Obituary: Johnie Lee Scott
Johnie Lee Scott, 85, of Falkville passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Dec. 16, 1934 to the late John Oliver and Lillian Maybell Scott.
Mr. Scott was a longtime...
Obituary: Dennis Brian Crane
Memorial services for Dennis Brian Crane, 75, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jeanette Lynn Braseale
Graveside services for Jeanette Lynn Braseale, 73, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Hamby’s Chapel Cemetery, Bro. Brad McDonald officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs....
Obituary: Eva “Lesa” Lee Edwards
Eva Lee “Lesa” Edwards, 65, of Holly Pond entered into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father Monday morning, Aug. 10, 2020. She was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee Oct. 13, 1954 to David Lee...
Cullman County’s Allen, Cornelius earn Alfa Foundation Scholarships
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two local college students were among a group of 100 who earned $1,000 scholarships through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.
Cullman County recipients are:
Lillimae Allen of Cullman is a Cullman...
ADPH releases Back to School Toolkit with COVID-19 recommendations for K-12 schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recently released its “Back to School Toolkit,” a guidebook for school systems statewide to use as they return to the classroom this month amid...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 6
domestic violence; CR...
Arley man killed in boating accident on Smith Lake
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. - An Arley man was killed Monday in a boating accident on Smith Lake in Winston County.
According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol Division Lt. Chad Pate, the incident happened...
Cullman County courts lay out new jury procedures
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas, after announcing last week that jury trials would resume the week of Sept. 14 with new COVID-19 safety procedures, released a brief video addressing prospective...
Obituary: Fred Matthew Wilkins
Fred Matthew Wilkins, 92, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Arden Courts of Westlake in Westlake, Ohio.
Fred was born Sept. 21, 1927 in Addison, Alabama.
Before...
Ideas: American Peace Garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - An oasis is defined as something that provides refuge, relief or pleasant contrast. Local artist Ben Johnson South (Bendigo) is currently working on a new idea to bring an oasis to...
Census Day of Action for Alabama Businesses set for Aug. 12
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! — in partnership with the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the National...
Funny Things from Yesterday: I almost drowned
Oh, let me tell you this before I start my story for this week. I talked with my first cousin Peggy several days ago and she gave me some good news. Do you remember...
Files from Yesteryear: 1932, 1952
From the Files of 1932:
Inez and Bertie Young spent Saturday night with their sister, Mrs. H.J. Mize.
Attending the quilting at Mrs. Henry Mobley’s on Tuesday afternoon were Mrs. Ava Smith, Mrs. Hazel Gentry, Mrs....
Keeping the Pontiac legend alive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sportsman Lake Park welcomed vintage and classic Pontiacs, Oaklands and GMCs Saturday morning for the 33rd Annual All Pontiac Show, thanks to the Pontiac Oakland Club International (POCI) Alabama Chapter, along...
Obituary: Virginia Ann Graf Waddey
Virginia Ann Graf Waddey was born July 7, 1944 in Cullman, Alabama to Mayme Adell Taylor Graf and Louis George Graf, Sr.
She passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 after a two-month...
Obituary: Sandra Dawn Price
Sandra Dawn Price, 49, of Cullman passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 21, 1970 to William Carey and Mary Kelley Smith.
She was preceded in death...
Obituary: Harold Phillips
Harold Waymon Phillips passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at the age of 83. He was a resident of the Folsom Nursing Home in Cullman, AL where he passed away peacefully.
Mr. Phillips was a...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: JoAnn Oakley and Chris Thompson, Vinemont Town Council, place...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race on the ballot will be for town council, place 1....
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Sonya Copeland and Jerry Smith, Vinemont Town Council, place...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race on the ballot will be for town council, place 5....
Cullman Courts to resume jury trials week of Sept. 14 with new COVID-19 safety...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Courts announced Friday that, starting in September, jury trials will resume with new procedures in place to decrease the chances of courtroom exposure to COVID-19. A statement issued by...
Cullman Police Department honors officers for years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Friday morning recognized three of its officers for their years of service to the city. Officer Tyler Jackson and Sgt. Trey Higginbotham received their five-year...
Tribune’s Cullman Municipal Election debates begin today
CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral and school board seats. Almost all positions are being contested, some by candidates who...
Obituary: Mary Frances Fink
Mary Frances Fink, 84, passed away peacefully at her home Aug. 6, 2020.
She was born in Cullman, AL and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1955. She began her career as a dental hygienist...
Obituary: Annette Lee Golden
Annette Lee Golden of Hanceville passed away Aug. 6, 2020 at the age of 59.
She was born Nov. 26, 1961 in Long Island New York to Angel Louis and Alice Rasado Gonzalez. She is...
Obituary: Lawrence Edward Shelton
Visitation for Lawrence Edward Shelton, 60, of Hanceville will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Shelton passed away Thursday,...
ADPH responds to AHSAA’s remarks on spectators at athletic events
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) notes that a memo issued Thursday by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) says spectators will be allowed to attend football games and...
UAB launches second round of urgent, high-impact COVID-19 research
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Urgent high-impact COVID-19 research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is catching its second breath, thanks to the generosity of Alabama business leader donors and the discovery and clinical skills...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Radginal Dodson and Shirley Arnett, Vinemont mayor
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, voters will be choosing their next mayor. Shirley Arnett, who has served...
St. Paul’s offering traditional 5-day school, adding drama, language, journalism classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will be offering the traditional five-day school week starting Aug. 19. Students will be attending school on campus in the classroom with face-to-face instruction from teachers. They...
Explore: Cullman Veterans Memorial Park a place to reflect
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - To the left of the main entrance Sportsman Lake Park is...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Ivey awards $100M in CARES Act Funding to nursing homes and hospitals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday awarded $100 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to support two grant programs of up to $50 million each for nursing homes and hospitals for the...
‘I think we’ve made some progress’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - With a long career of coaching and education behind him, and after serving one term as Holly Pond's mayor, “Coach” Bill Oliver chose not to run for re-election this year,...
City School Board meets to discuss personnel items
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Cullman City School Board held a special-called board meeting Friday morning to
briefly go over some personnel moves. After approving the minutes and agenda
from last month’s meeting, the board approved the following...
Cost of littering on the rise in Alabama; ALDOT campaign highlights increased fines
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Litter continues to be an issue along Alabama roadways, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched an anti-litter campaign that highlights the recent increase in litter fines and penalties.
ALDOT...
2020 Census can be completed at Wallace State’s library’s computer labs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s library’s computer labs are the perfect spot for students and local citizens to complete the 2020 United States Census.
Library hours are currently 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through...
Obituary: Bobby Lowell Wilkins
Bobby Lowell Wilkins, 82, of Addison passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama.
Bobby was born Feb. 19, 1938 to Bert and Annie Wilkins. He was a good...
Obituary: Dane “Dizzy” Doss
Funeral services for Dane “Dizzy” Doss, 43, of Cullman will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
33rd Annual All Pontiac Show this Saturday at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sportsman Lake Park will be filled with classic cars from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 8, thanks to the Pontiac Oakland Club International (POIC) Alabama Chapter’s 33rd Annual All Pontiac...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 3
possession of drug...
Cullman attorney Champ Crocker appointed to state bar COVID-19 Task Force
Updated 8-6-20 at 6:38 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama State Bar President Robert G. Methvin on Thursday appointed Cullman lawyer Champ Crocker to the Bar’s COVID-19 Task Force.
This task force of lawyers from across the...
ADOL: Initial unemployment claims trending downward
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) on Thursday released the official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of July 26 - Aug. 1, 2020.
Statewide, 11,692 initial claims were...
‘There is no manual for what to do next’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since mid-March, the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD)’s Margaret Jean Jones Center has not been able to operate its adult day program due to COVID-19.
On June 15, the...
UAB at Miami football game changed to September 10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
The UAB football game at Miami, which was originally scheduled for September
17, has been changed to Thursday, September 10, the two universities
announced Thursday.
The date change comes in coordination with the ACC
announcing its complete slate, which features...
Good Hope Back-to-School Bash this Thursday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash this Thursday with the necessary changes required to maintain social distance due to COVID-19. Rather than having the traditional...
Cullman library reports high participation in Summer Learning Program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) has wrapped up this year’s Summer Learning Program, “Imagine Your Story,” and Assistant Director Josie Harrington said that despite the COVID-19 pandemic and other...
2 with Cullman connections up for parole next week
Updated 8-13-20 at 4:40 p.m.
Ryan Henry Yarbrough was denied parole.
Updated 8-11-20 at 10:41 p.m.
Nathan Winston Stephens was denied parole.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two inmates with connections to Cullman County are up for parole the week...
Obituary: John Waymon Davis
John Waymon Davis, 77, of Double Springs entered into rest Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at his residence.
He was born June 18, 1943 in Haleyville, Alabama.
A graveside service will be Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at...
Obituary: Terry Lee Poynter
Terry Lee Poynter, 55, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Terry was born July 7, 1965 in Virginia.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Terry...
Obituary: Ella Mae Needham
Ella Mae Needham, 84, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.
She was born Sept. 19, 1935 to Early Dolphus and Mable Claire Meadows Self.
Her graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 7, 2020...
Obituary: Helen Dovie Cook Sizemore
Helen Dovie Cook Sizemore of Cullman passed away Aug. 4, 2020 at the age of 89.
She was born in Cullman Dec. 7, 1930 to William and Tessie Mays Cook.
Funeral services are Friday, Aug. 7,...
Ivey awards Cullman $100K for Cherokee Ave./24th St. project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced she has awarded $100,000 to “improve infrastructure, increase safety and pave the way for 30 new jobs in the city of Cullman.”
The City of Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents and arrests...
Cullman Co. man killed in motorcycle crash in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman County man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Walker County Tuesday.
Alabama State Troopers said Dane Marshal Doss, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Troopers, Doss'...
State releases 2020 Fish Consumption Advisories
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Tennessee Valley Authority...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Lou Thomas and Julie Ray, Holly Pond Town Council,...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Holly Pond, the only race on the ballot will be for Holly Pond Town...
Baileyton welcomes all candidates to monthly meeting
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night for the last time before the upcoming Aug. 25 Municipal Election. All candidates, including incumbents and challengers, were present.
Mayor Johnny Dyar is being challenged...
Obituary: Albert Brent Harbison
Former Mayor of Arley, Albert Brent Harbison (May 5, 1933) entered into eternal rest Aug. 3, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents Columbus "Lum" Harbison and Myrtle (Stricklin) Harbison of Ardell, AL;...
Obituary: James R. (J.R.) Criddle
Funeral services for James R. (J.R.) Criddle, 90, of Hanceville will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Ensley at 2 p.m. ...
Obituary: Renee Barton Knight
Funeral services for Renee Barton Knight, 76, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Eidson Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Charles Edward Henke
On Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, Charles Edward "Ed" Henke passed away at the age of 86.
Ed was born in Cullman, AL Oct. 26, 1933 to the late Dewey Benjamin and Mabel Herfurth Henke.
He received...
Obituary: Dorothy Bates Hancock
Mrs. Dorothy Bates Hancock, 87, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. Mrs. Hancock was born June 22, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama to Robert Lem and Mamie Trimble Bates.
Mrs. Hancock is survived...
Holly Pond Bronco Band welcomes new director
HOLLY POND, Ala. - After three years under Evan Curtis, the Holly Pond Bronco Band welcomed a new director to the team just in time for band camp. Stephen Cook, a graduate of the...
Former mayor of Arley passes away
ARLEY, Ala. - Albert Brent Harbison, who served as the mayor of Arley from 1972-1984, passed away Monday, Aug. 3.
Below is Harbison's full obituary.
Former Mayor of Arley, Albert Brent Harbison (May 5, 1933)...
Holly Pond council takes steps to improve computer, WiFi access ahead of school year
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver on Monday night offered two proposals to the town council that will increase the number of computers available at the Guy Hunt Library and expand...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents and arrests...
UAB Football plans to accommodate fans at Legion Field
BIRMINGHAM –
The UAB Department of Athletics will be operating UAB Football games at Legion
Field to accommodate fans with social distancing measures in place this fall.
Football season ticket holders, UAB students and
student-athlete guests will have top...
Birmingham man indicted for fraud on fallen Huntsville Police officer’s memorial fund
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury returned an indictment last week charging a Birmingham man with fraud on customers of the U.S. Postal Service, and fraud on the memorial fund set up to...
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Volunteers needed for United Way Day of Caring
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring is coming up next Tuesday, Sept. 13, and several volunteers are still needed....
