Obituary: Carl Junior Hanners
Carl Junior Hanners of Cullman passed away Jan. 15, 2020 at the age of 79.
He was born in Cullman March 6, 1940.
He is preceded in death by a grandchild Taylor Roberts and nephew Tommy...
Obituary: David Scott Shields, Sr.
David Scott Shields, Sr. of Cullman passed away Jan. 15, 2020 at the age of 49.
He was born Dec. 12, 1970.
Graveside services are Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Emeus Cemetery in...
Cullman man gets more than 24 years in prison for methamphetamine crimes (updated with...
Updated with photo 1-16-20 8:16 p.m.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge on Thursday sentenced two men involved in a methamphetamine conspiracy to prison sentences ranging from 12 years to 24 years, announced U.S. Attorney...
Human Trafficking Awareness Month: What is labor trafficking?
CULLMAN, Ala. - The popular image of human trafficking typically involves the forced abduction of young women to be transported across national lines into lives of coerced prostitution. While this does happen, one very...
Gudger to continue to ‘actively push’ for repaving CR 1564, Hwy. 69
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Thursday morning announced 31 projects, totaling $7 million, selected for funding through the Annual Grant Program, a new program created under...
Hanceville awarded $250K for Commercial St. drainage, repaving
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville has been awarded $250,000 for resurfacing of and drainage work on Commercial Street from U.S. Highway 31 eastward to the bridge at North Fork Mud Creek. The...
Wallace State professor uncovers lost Civil War history
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Leading up to Black History Month, the just-released Winter 2020 issue of Alabama Heritage Magazine has as its cover story “’Fighting for Freedom’: Alabama’s USCT Soldiers.” The article tells of the escaped slaves...
7 area students earn APSU scholarships
Austin Peay State University celebrates the high-achieving freshmen who have been offered the Provost Out-of-State Scholarship for the fall 2020 semester. Out-of-state students meeting the criteria of a 3.0 GPA and a 21 ACT...
3 local students earn degrees from JSU
Nearly 600 students received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Jacksonville State University as part of Fall 2019 commencement. Graduates included:
Logan Allen, of Joppa, MS in Instructional Technology
Blake Ray, of Baileyton, MS in...
6 local students named to Troy Provost’s, Chancellor’s Lists
Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the fall semester and Term 2 of the 2019/2020 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 13
domestic violence; CR...
Burrow Museum to present free screening of ‘Community First, a Home for the Homeless’...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College will present a free screening of “Community First, a Home for the Homeless,” Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. in the Burrow...
‘Has-Beens’ claim 1st Sizzlin’ Senior beanbag baseball victory
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope met Tuesday for pizza, popsicles, bingo and another spirited game of beanbag baseball. After fueling up on food and drink, the trash-talking Sizzlin’ Ladies...
Senate candidates on tap for county Republican dinner, auction Jan. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Party will host its annual dinner and silent auction Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the event, which will be held at Loft 212 in...
‘This is the future of growing’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex talked hydroponic gardening this week, welcoming Cullman County Master Gardener Michael Weems to its Living Landscapes program. In his “Hydroponics- the How and Why” class, Weems taught...
Obituary: Billy Joe McAlpine
Services for Mr. Billy Joe McAlpine, 77, of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverend Jim Laney officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery....
Obituary: Maudie Paralee Barton
Maudie Paralee Barton, 90, of Lynn passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at her residence.
Maudie was born Sept. 16, 1929 to McKinley and Laurie Vanderford.
Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at the...
Obituary: Jimmie Earline Isbell
Funeral services for Jimmie Earline Isbell will be Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Isbell went to be with...
Cullman Regional receives CON approval for $30M expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Wednesday the Alabama State Health Planning & Development Agency has approved the Certificate of Need (CON) for the...
EXPECT DELAYS: Lane closure I-65 N at Lacon Thursday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect a single-lane closure on Interstate 65 northbound near mile marker 319, north of Exit 318 (U.S. 31) at Lacon, for pavement repair,...
BCRFA donates $1.05M to UAB’s O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - On Friday, Jan. 10, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) presented its largest donation ever of $1,050,000 to the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at...
Vinemont proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Month, talks voting precinct change
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council at its meeting Tuesday night joined municipalities across Cullman County in proclaiming January Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
“If we see something that could be questionable,” said Mayor Radginal...
County proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Month; parks employees recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman County. Many municipalities across the county have also signed proclamations. On had Tuesday to...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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...
Attorneys seek expert mental examination of Baileyton double murder defendant
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday Johnny Berry and Brandon Little, attorneys for Sara Tapia-Franco, the Baileyton mother accused of murdering two of her children Oct. 12, 2019, filed a motion requesting funds from Cullman...
Hartselle man killed in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hartselle man died as a result of a two-vehicle crash in Cullman County Tuesday evening. The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 31, 4 miles north of Cullman at approximately 5:30...
Free tax-filing help available at Cullman library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library is booking appointments now for the AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program. The free program is for all ages, not just senior citizens, and will be available...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats collect 69-50 area win over Decatur, Lady Bearcats rout Lady Red...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
the Lady Bearcats edged Hartselle in a double overtime thriller on the road
last week and the Bearcats lost a tough one to the Tigers late, Cullman
returned home Tuesday to host an...
Obituary: Faye Nell Smith
Funeral services for Faye Nell Smith, 92, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Corinth West Cemetery, Rev. Tim Aris officiating.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Billy Charles Smith
Memorial services for Billy Charles Smith, 81, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Keith Isbell
Memorial services for Keith Isbell, 47, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at Sportsman Lake Park with visitation from 1-2 p.m.
Keith passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at his...
Obituary: Phillip Dale Henderson
Phillip Dale Henderson, 68, of Baileyton passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at his residence.
He was born May 23, 1951 to Edgar and Gertrude Love Henderson.
Dale was a longtime educator, coach, assistant principal, and...
Obituary: John Nick
Funeral services for John Nick, 69, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama.
The family will...
Family warns donation jars are not what they seem
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s been less than a month since Haley Dye’s longtime boyfriend and father of their 2-year-old daughter, Dawsyn, tragically passed away in a workplace accident. Now, as the family grieves its...
Davis’ double-double fuels Wallace State men to ACCC victory at Marion Military Institute
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s men’s basketball team registered a 77-69 road victory at Marion Military Institute in Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) action on Monday night.
Sophomore Markise Davis paced the Lions with...
Pet of the Week: Find a new road with Chevy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Chevy is a 1.5-year-old Lab/Catahoula mix. He’s an active, medium-energy pet but submissive to his humans. He’s...
Human Trafficking Awareness Month: What is sex trafficking?
CULLMAN, Ala. - January is Human Trafficking Awareness month across the United States, and the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force is working with its media partner The Cullman Tribune to help the public...
Search warrant leads to assault, kidnapping arrest
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Baldwin man was arrested last week and charged with first-degree assault and first-degree kidnapping. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said Steven Ray Parker, 36, was arrested at a...
Attempted murder arrest in Dec. Hwy. 157 Verizon Store shootout in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two brothers involved in a shootout that saw 21 shots fired in the parking lot of the Verizon Store on Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman have been apprehended. The older brother,...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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...
Blountsville man dies in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Blountsville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday night in Cullman County. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as 46-year-old Stacy Richard Darnall. He was pronounced dead at...
End of year reports: Good Samaritan Health Clinic records almost 3,000 patient visits in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic, which
serves uninsured residents of Cullman County between the ages of 19 and 65 who
meet eligibility requirements, had a busy 2019, serving almost 3,000 patients.
For those who may...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond falls to Oneonta 63-53, Lady Redskins pull away from Lady...
Oneonta 49 – Holly Pond 33 (varsity girls)
Oneonta jumped out to a 5-0 start early in the opening
quarter and extended the lead to 9-0 by the halfway point of the first. Kennedy
Twilley scored Holly...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits area matchups with Red Bay at home
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison
met Red Bay in a two-game set at Stephenson Gym in Addison Monday night and the
Addison Bulldogs came away with a split. The area-leading Red Bay Tigers
defeated the Bulldogs, clinching the...
Good Hope talks sirens, 2020 Census, Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Updated 1-13-20 9:13 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council Monday night proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the city of Good Hope. Mayor Jerry Bartlett and the council signed the...
Cullman council affirms continuation of ad valorem tax for schools, holds public hearing on...
Updated 1-14-20 10:28 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to affirm its pledge to continuing an existing 7.5 mil property tax for city schools. The stated purpose of the...
Obituary: James “Jim” White
James “Jim” White, 78, of Bremen passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020.
Jim loved his family and loved gathering together to have a fun time with them. He was a natural salesman and could sell...
Obituary: James Michael Holley
Funeral services for James Michael Holley, 63, of Cullman will be at noon Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Trent Gandy officiating; interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Howard McKinney
Memorial services for Howard McKinney, 85, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Garden City Baptist Church. Reverend Scott Arnold and Chaplin Eddie Vines will be officiating.
Mr. McKinney...
Obituary: Hercil Curtis
Hercil Curtis, 92, of Double Springs passed away Sunday, Jan, 12, 2020 at Hendrix Healthcare and Rehabilitation center.
He was born Feb. 25, 1927 to Silas and Pearl Curtis.
Hercil was a faithful member of the...
Students face off in Elks Hoop Shoot
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 100 students ages 8-13 participated in the Cullman Elks Hoop Shoot Sunday afternoon at Cullman Middle School. The hoop shoot is a free-throw competition, and local winners have the...
Apply now for spring 2020 session of CCSO Citizens’ Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Applications are being accepted now for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy spring 2020 session.
The academy is a nine-week course and is free to the public; however, class size...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 9
theft of property;...
Op-Ed: Continue to improve rural Alabama
My legislative district is rural, therefore my voice in the Legislature is for rural issues.
We’ve had significant success for “rural Alabama” in the Legislature in recent years, primarily because of a focus lead by...
Registration continues at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Registration for the Spring 2020 semester continues at Wallace State Community College, with multiple options for new and returning students to enroll in classes.
Registration will be held through Wednesday, Jan. 15...
Obituary: Raymond Clatterbuck
Raymond Clatterbuck, 83, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Clatterbuck was born June 7, 1936 in Papineau, Illinois. Ray and his wife Glenda...
The Alabama Garden Party Trail
The Cullman Tribune celebrated the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” spotlighted different counties each week. Here,...
‘Outlaw gospel’: Cody McCarver set to perform in Hanceville Jan. 19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Chart-topping Nashville recording artist Cody McCarver will return to Hanceville Jan. 19 to perform at Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church. The former member of Southern rock supergroup Confederate Railroad has had a...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Clean your plate and you can have some dessert
It seems like a few years ago folks could get together much easier for family gatherings and visits than we can nowadays. I can remember many times we visited our kin folks on Sunday...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the Files of 1936:
$75,000 dollars have been approved for Alabama to help drought-stricken families.
G.W. Thom, of Hanceville, has announced his candidacy for the office of County Commissioner for Cullman County. Mr. Thom is...
SBP Athletic Booster Club’s annual Drawdown Dinner set for Feb. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard Athletic Booster Club has set Feb. 1, 2020 (Super Bowl Eve) as the date for the annual SBP Athletic Boosters Drawdown Dinner. The event will be held in...
Discover Alabama’s national forests through water monitoring
Alabama Water Watch (AWW), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service (USFS), is excited to announce the launch of a new water quality-monitoring project in the national forests in Alabama.
This project’s goal is to...
Ailey II- the next generation of dance- to perform at Wallace State Feb. 11
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over the next six months Ailey II is traveling around the globe inspiring audiences in more than 30 cities. The tour will take the acclaimed 12-member ensemble of rising stars across...
(Updated) Strong storms, tornadoes cause damage across Cullman County
Updated 1-13-20 1:52 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A line of strong storms powered through Alabama, including Cullman County, Saturday, bringing three confirmed tornadoes and powerful winds that caused damage at numerous locations throughout the...
Obituary: George Elam
George Emory Elam, 86, of Addison entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at The Folsom Center in Cullman surrounded by family.
Mr. Elam was born June 11, 1933 in Bankhead National Forest, Alabama.
George graduated...
Obituary: Mary P. Pettitt
Mary P. Pettitt, of Arley entered into rest Jan. 11, 2020. She was born Nov. 24, 1948.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at a later time.
Obituary: Marie Weeks
Funeral services for Marie Weeks, 77, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverend Randall Waldrop officiating and burial following at...
‘Our residents still want to give back and be engaged in the community’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents and staff at Westminster Assisted Living presented at least 500 cans of soup to the Cullman Caring for Kids United Way foodbank Friday afternoon after enjoying a hot soup...
Census Bureau ramps up hiring efforts for 2020 Census
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Census Bureau is ramping up its national recruiting efforts to hire up to 500,000 temporary, part-time census takers for the 2020 Census in communities across the country to reach...
OSHA fines companies for teen’s death in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, July 1, 2019, a 15-year-old Guatemalan roofing worker fell to his death from the roof of Cullman Casting in south Cullman. He fell through insulation in a gap left...
Spotlight on Human Trafficking Awareness Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force participated in Human Trafficking Awareness Day activities Friday, and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed Saturday, Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont Eagles, Lady Eagles fall to New Hope at home
VINEMONT, Ala. – After dropping a pair of games at
West End on Thursday, Vinemont looked to rebound against New Hope at home in a
pair of area showdowns. Unfortunately, they dropped both games to New...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles down West End 65-34, Lady Eagles roll past Lady Patriots 61-15;...
BREMEN, Ala. – After
splitting a pair of matchups at Southeastern earlier in the week, Cold Springs
returned home Friday night to host an area showdown with West End. The Lady
Eagles smothered West End defensively to...
Cullman Co. Fair Association confirms investigation into theft
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attorney Heath Meherg of the law firm of Griffith, Lowry & Meherg on Friday issued the following statement on behalf of the Cullman County Fair Association:
Approximately one week ago, the Cullman...
Obituary: Cassandra “Sandy” Lynn
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Cassandra “Sandy” Lynn, 46, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at Garden City First Baptist Church. Reverend Paul Campbell will be...
Obituary: Opal Lenora Ponder
Opal Lenora Ponder, 93, passed away peacefully Jan. 9, 2020.
She was born Sept. 19, 1926 in Jones Chapel, Alabama to the late Walter and Florence Persall.
Opal was preceded in death by her first husband...
Obituary: Ferrell A. Milligan
Ferrell Amon Milligan of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.
He was born April 13, 1933 to Dewey and Pearl Marrs Milligan in Bangor, Alabama. He later married Jean Denson and together they...
Obituary: Charles Robert Roberson
Charles Robert Roberson of Cullman passed away Jan. 9, 2020 at the age of 86.
He was born in Cullman March 20, 1933 to Charlie and Ruby Edge Roberson.
He is preceded in death by his...
Do you remember? Showbiz Pizza Place!
Many businesses and restaurants have come and gone in Cullman over the years, but for kids of the 1980s, one particular place was the most awesome hot spot. ShowBiz Pizza Place was the coolest...
Energy Assistance Outreach events for seniors this month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) will be holding Energy Assistance Outreach events in Cullman County this month to assist eligible seniors 60 and older in signing up to...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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...
End of year reports: Flourish of Cullman receives state-level recognition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman has only been around for three years, but the organization that works to enable those often considered unable has already seen enough success to draw state-level attention and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Sullins signs with Navy
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
several standout years on the gridiron, Bearcat running back Jayden Sullins is
heading to Annapolis, Maryland to continue his playing career at the U.S. Naval
Academy. Sullins officially signed his national letter of...
Willkommen zurück! Friends of Frankweiler homecoming celebration this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s German heritage society Friends of Frankweiler will do a little something special during its meeting this Sunday. The group is inviting all former members to come to the Cullman County...
Former U.S. AG Jeff Sessions visits Cullman on sweep through north Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former U.S. Attorney General and current U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Sessions visited Cullman on Wednesday and Thursday during a tour through north Alabama. The Tribune got to sit down with Sessions...
CCSO church safety class promotes thinking ahead, taking action
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) held its third church safety class, a program that began following the tragic November 2017 mass shooting at First Baptist Church in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview picks up road sweep over Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After
splitting their games against West Point on Tuesday, Fairview traveled to take
on Holly Pond, who swept Brindlee Mountain last Friday night. In the end, it
was Fairview who wound up sweeping...
PREP BASKETBALL: Saints, Lady Saints sweep Brilliant at home; Thursday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – St.
Bernard returned home Thursday night to host Brilliant for a pair of varsity
matchups and both the Saints and Lady Saints collected impressive wins. The Lady
Saints overcame a slow start to topple...
Hanceville Fire Rescue reports record-breaking 2019; council discusses SFW home
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Fire Rescue had a historic year as far as the number of calls the department responded to in 2019. Assistant Chief Bart Absher addressed the Hanceville City Council Thursday night, giving...
Dodge City council votes on pay, proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Month
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Compensation for the next council and mayor were the big topic of discussion for the public portion of Thursday night’s meeting of the Dodge City Town Council.
Council members currently earn...
Obituary: Jesse Roosevelt Niblett
Jesse Roosevelt Niblett, who was well known by his friends and family as J.R., passed in peace Jan. 5, 2020 at the age of 62.
J.R. greeted his father J.C. Niblett and his granddaughters Olive...
Obituary: Jimmie Calvin Gardner, Sr.
Jimmie Calvin Gardner, Sr. was born Sept. 9, 1931 and passed away Jan. 9, 2020.
Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 13 from 11:30 a.m.-noon at Moss Service Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place...
Obituary: Milton Oliver Sinyard
Funeral services for Milton Oliver Sinyard, 97, of Walter, AL will be at 1 p.m. at Duck River Baptist Church located in Walter, AL. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will...
Area readying for severe weather Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is already under a Wind Advisory from midnight Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday, ahead of what forecasters are predicting to be a stormy Saturday.
WHNT 19 Chief Meteorologist Jason Simpson...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 6
violation of a...
Update on Cullman Civic Center closure
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman sold the Cullman Civic Center to Desperation Church last fall for its appraised value of $3,125,500. The sale will help fund the construction of the City’s new sports...
Sacred Heart roof repairs finished
CULLMAN, Ala. – Scaffolding began going up around Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church’s towers back in September. Now, just more than three months later, it is coming down.
Sacred Heart General Manager Philip Frappaolo...
‘I want to share my story with you about growing up under Hitler’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Author Rosemarie Reinhard Musso grew up in the village of Sterbfritz (Hessen), Germany. Wednesday, she spoke to a crowded Cullman County Public Library, greeting those gathered to hear her by saying,...
Obituary: Ronald Harris
Ronald "Rose" Harris, 69, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Ronald was born Sept. 5, 1950 in Cullman to Alvin and Alice Harris.
Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 12, 2019...
Obituary: John Douglas Kennedy
John Douglas Kennedy, Jr. of Cullman passed away Jan. 8, 2020 at the age of 43.
He was born Aug. 21, 1976 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to John Douglas and Marilyn Joy Harris Kennedy.
He is survived...
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