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...
Obituary: Gerald Melvin Harper
Memorial services for Gerald Melvin Harper, 69, of Garden City will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with Rev. Gary McRae and Ray Cargo officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
End of year reports: Victim Services works to break cycle of domestic violence
CULLMAN, Ala. - The stated purpose of Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (VSC) is “to lead the community in the prevention of domestic abuse by providing emergency shelter, advocacy and education throughout Cullman County,...
End of year reports: Doggone good news!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week project, created in partnership with the Cullman County Animal Shelter to highlight available animals (especially those who may have been overlooked) and promote pet...
Brackets set for 2020 Cullman County Basketball Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – All
seven county squads have been playing each other for the first half of the season
to determine seeding for this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament and
the brackets were finally filled out Wednesday...
Doctor: ‘I consider Governor Ivey to be cured’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey's physician on Wednesday said he considers Ivey to be cured from the lung cancer for which she was treated in the fall.
“Yesterday, my doctors performed a follow-up examination...
On a mission: Regulators Military MC, Saving Forgotten Warriors partner to assist veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local veterans service nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) has experienced an eventful last year or so, including establishing a relationship with the Regulators Military Motorcycle Club (MC) North Alabama Chapter. The...
West Point’s Pendley signs with Snead State
WEST POINT, Ala. – Wednesday
was a big day for three-sport athlete Molly Pendley as family, friends, teammates
and coaches gathered in the library at West Point High School to celebrate the advancement
of her athletic career....
DAR Good Citizens recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently awarded the winners of its Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, a contest between the DAR Good Citizens...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Cullman Community Theatre returns for 2020 season with ‘Rumors,’ ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) kicked off its 2020 season Tuesday evening with an information and membership registration meeting at the Cullman County Museum. CCT President/Director Wayne Cook talked to more than...
Getting to work: WIOA funds available to help local job seekers
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you need a job, Alabama Career Center-Cullman would like to meet you and talk to you about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which can help job seekers get...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders knock off Hanceville 52-48 in OT, Raiders topple Bulldogs 72-61;...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
dropping a pair of home matchups Monday night, Hanceville hit the road Tuesday
for a big showdown with the Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders. Four quarters
wasn’t enough to settle things...
CAPNA in Baileyton Thursday for energy assistance sign-ups
Updated 1-8-20 8:12 a.m.
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at Baileyton Town Hall this Thursday, Jan. 9 beginning at 9 a.m. to sign qualifying residents up for heating...
Relay For Life hosting kick-off event Jan. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Relay For Life of Cullman County will hold its 2020 Relay Kickoff meeting Thursday, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church of Cullman. The 27th...
Obituary: Tyler Wesley Walker
Tyler Wesley Walker of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Jan. 5, 2020 doing what he loved, forever together with his beloved daughter, Brooklyn. He was born March 15,1979 to Joe and Venita Walker of Vinemont.
He...
Obituary: Brooklyn Michelle Walker
Brooklyn Michelle Walker of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Jan. 5, 2020 doing what she loved to do with her dad, now they are forever together. She was born Sept. 1, 2009 to Tyler and...
Obituary: Herman “Buddy” Brewer
Funeral services for Herman “Buddy” Brewer, 64, of Hartselle will be Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Aaron Warnick officiating, burial in the Piney Grove Cemetery.
Peck...
Obituary: Enoch Walter Jones, Jr.
Enoch Walter Jones, Jr., 69, of Cullman passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield.
He was born May 5, 1950 to Enoch Walter Jones, Sr. and Mae Jones.
He was preceded...
Obituary: Timothy Van Robinson
Funeral services for Timothy Van Robinson, 62, of Baileyton will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Gary Driver officiating; interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Vickie Pugh
Funeral services for Vickie Gail Russell Pugh, 64, of Bremen, who died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend...
Obituary: Elisha Don Pepper
Elisha Don Pepper, 87, of Arley entered into rest Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Pepper was born Oct. 12, 1932.
Don enjoyed working and being outdoors. He was...
Missoula Children’s Theatre returning with ‘Sleeping Beauty’; auditions Jan. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), which has put on locally-cast shows in Cullman for more than 20 years through a partnership with Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST), returns later this...
Op-Ed: What new overtime rules mean to Alabama businesses
Federal overtime rules which took effect Jan. 1 are having a big impact on Alabama’s small businesses.
The change means more management-level employees are eligible for overtime. According to the Labor Department, the new rule...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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...
Arrangements announced for Tyler and Brooklyn Walker
CULLMAN, Ala. - Arrangements have been announced for Tyler and Brooklyn Walker, the father and daughter, ages 40 and 10, of Vinemont who died in a plane crash Sunday at Cullman Regional Airport.
Visitation...
Hydroponic gardening class coming Feb. 6
As my mobility has decreased, I have looked for ways to keep gardening at some level. I think vegetable gardening in particular is both enjoyable and therapeutic in a number of ways. I shifted...
Holly Pond approves election ordinances, splits on pay for officials, declares January Human Trafficking...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening suspended the regular rules of procedure to approve its first readings of two ordinances governing election policies. In unanimous votes, the council...
Preserving history: Grant awarded for Brindley Cemetery
SIMCOE, Ala. - Restoration and maintenance efforts at Simcoe’s Brindley Cemetery received some help Monday as an Alabama Historical Commission grant of $10,250 was awarded to the Cullman County Historical Society as part of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs sweeps Hanceville on the road
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
the Lady Bulldogs fell to Glencoe Friday and the Bulldogs came up just short against
Lindsay Lane Saturday, Hanceville returned home Monday night host the Eagles
and Lady Eagles of Cold Springs. The...
Baileyton to rename old town hall to honor Walker Brothers; council talks broadband
BAILEYTON, Ala.- Once the Town of Baileyton officially opens and moves into its new town hall, the current town hall will be renamed. Suggested by Councilman Gene Sumner and approved by the council at...
Obituary: Edna Eileen Wedel
Edna Eileen Wedell, 90, of Addison entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Riverside Senior Living in Decatur.
Ms. Wedell was born Oct. 7, 1929 in Park Ridge, Illinois.
She graduated from Taft High School...
Obituary: Nadeen Berry Kilpatrick
Nadeen Berry Kilpatrick, 85, of Haleyville entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.
Mrs. Kilpatrick was born Oct. 11, 1934.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...
Obituary: Edward Michael Welsh
Memorial services for Edward Michael Welsh, 66, of Baileyton will be at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 with Kyle Welsh officiating; entombment will be at Montevallo National Cemetery...
Obituary: Evelyn Huggins Lovelady
Evelyn Huggins Lovelady, 88, passed away Jan. 2, 2020.
She was born April 25, 1931, to Bucie and Mattie Lee Huggins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William "Bill" Harold Lovelady; daughter Tawnya...
Obituary: Virgil Ottis Baker
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Virgil Ottis Baker, 84, of Bremen.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Baker passed away Jan. 5, 2020. He was born June 22,...
Fairview Council discusses security, receives update on Hwy. 69 light
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council opened its first meeting of the year with an update from Mayor Keith Henry on the traffic light set to be installed at the intersection of Alabama...
Alabama Football’s Tua Tagovailoa declares for 2020 NFL Draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University
of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa announced at a press conference on Monday
that he will forego his senior season to enter the 2020 NFL Draft.
Jerry Jeudy,
Xavier McKinney and Jedrick Wills Jr....
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 30
theft of property;...
(Update) Man who led authorities on chase, flipped vehicle granted parole
Updated 1-8-20 4:50 p.m
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held parole hearings for 23 violent offenders this week. Included among them were two with ties to Cullman County.
Parole hearings scheduled...
Op-Ed: Continue broadband expansion
Can you imagine being without “city water” or electricity?
Without either of those utilities readily available, life would be difficult, and our local economy would be almost nonexistent.
Certainly, the poultry industry wouldn’t be what it...
East Elementary principal responds to deaths of student, parent
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We have had a day of tears and grief at East Elementary,” said an emotional East Elementary Principal David Wiggins Sunday night.
Earlier Sunday, around 12:30 p.m., Tyler Wesley Walker, 40, and...
Community in mourning: Father, daughter killed in plane crash at Cullman Regional Airport
Updated 1-7-20 7:30 a.m.
“It’s a very sad day here, a very sad day for the local flying community.”
Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison
VINEMONT, Ala. - A Vinemont father and one of his...
Funny Things from Yesterday: I got beat on my sandwich trade
Some of you who are as old as I am can remember the time before schools had lunchrooms. Those were the days that were called brown bagging it. Some children were fortunate enough to...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Houston County
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. Each...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the Files of 1936:
The Jetton reunion held on the Fourth of July had forty people present, including some relatives from Blount County.
Mrs. Charlie Speegle, of Birmingham and Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Clapp, of...
Caring for poinsettias all year
NORMAL, Ala. - Poinsettias are an iconic indoor winter plant. The vibrant red, white and green colors make this plant a popular choice around the holidays. However, with proper care, poinsettias can add beauty...
The lowdown on fad diets
NORMAL, Ala. - Don’t fall victim to fad diets in the new year. These diets often promise individuals quick weight loss and other health benefits if they follow a specific set of guidelines. However,...
Obituary: JB Walker
JB Walker, 83, of Double Springs passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. JB was born to William and Mamie Walker Feb. 2, 1936 in Winston County, Alabama.
Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 from...
Obituary: Aaron D. Collett
Aaron D. Collett, 94, of Cullman, formerly of Attalla, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Collett, a WWII Navy veteran, spent the first part of his life in Attalla,...
Obituary: Mildred James Brown
Mildred Wilodean James Brown, 88, of Arley passed away Jan. 4, 2020.
Mildred was born Sept. 20, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama to Charlie and Berlie James.
She went to West Point School in West Point, Alabama....
Obituary: Michael A. Dence
Michael A. Dence was born Aug. 1, 1960 and passed away Jan. 3, 2020.
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders sweep Vinemont on the road
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Good
Hope traveled to take on Vinemont in Saturday afternoon hoops action and both
the Raiders and Lady Raiders wound up winning their respective games. The Lady Raiders
eased past the Lady Eagles 68-33...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Bellmon scores 31 in loss to Lindsay Lane at Wallace State...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Bulldogs
guard Tyson Bellmon put on a show for the crowd at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum
Saturday afternoon, knocking down five three-pointers in the second quarter
alone and a total of nine for...
End of year reports: ‘It’s about the heart’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) served an average of more than 600 area families through its food bank every month for the second half of 2019, and the new year does...
CAPNA awarded $2.3M to help low-income residents with emergency energy costs in Cullman, Lawrence,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $46.2 million to assist low-income families in Alabama with energy bills. The grants will enable 21 community service agencies throughout the state to provide...
Stewart, Beck to be honored at APA Media Summit
VESTAVIA, Ala. - Veteran newspaper man and journalism professor Steve Stewart, and Editor Taylor Beck will be honored at the 2020 Media Summit in Birmingham Feb. 7, 2020. Stewart will receive the Alabama Press...
‘Be the Good!’ The Honor Network brings acts of kindness to Baileyton, CCSO following...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Before Christmas, the Town of Baileyton received a surprise visit from Tommy Maher and other representatives from The Honor Network, a national nonprofit organization that travels the country visiting communities that...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point edges Golden Tigers 77-75, Lady Warriors dominate Russellville 84-34
WEST POINT,
Ala. – The West Point boys' and girls' squads hosted Russellville in a
pair of huge area matchups and both teams emerged victorious. The Lady Warriors
rolled past the Lady Tigers, 84-34, while the Warriors...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Lady Broncos sweep Brindlee Mountain in area matchup; Friday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The
Broncos and Lady Broncos were both playing at home Friday night and they were
there to host Brindlee Mountain for an important pair of area matchups. The
Lady Broncos handled the Lady...
‘Uncut Gems’ an unrelenting experience grounded by Sandler’s performance; Griffin’s score: 8/10
“Uncut Gems” is the latest film written and directed by the Safdie brothers, Josh and Benny Safdie, and stars Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, a New York City jeweler constantly living on the edge...
Obituary: Larry Henry Samples
Larry Henry Samples, 80, of Cullman passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at The Folsom Center. He was born Tuesday, July 25, 1939 to the late Clyde and Gracie Samples.
Survivors include his children Wendy,...
Obituary: Mark Clifford Mitchell
Mark Clifford Mitchell, 61, passed away peacefully Dec. 30, 2019.
Mark was born Feb. 20, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama to Rhoda (Stringfellow) and Zeak Clifford Mitchell.
Mark graduated from Patrick Henry High School in San Diego,...
Cullman Attorney Trent Lowry invited to become Alabama Law Foundation Fellow
CULLMAN, Ala. - The law firm of Griffith, Lowry & Meherg is pleased to announce that attorney Trent Lowry has been invited to become an Alabama Law Foundation Fellow. Trent’s primary area of practice...
‘There is something down here worth coming to see’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In a small unassuming office on Commercial Street in Hanceville, a stack of books “to be read” continues to grow as their owner Nolan Bradford works tirelessly to promote and better...
Community Wellness Week, Polar Bear Plunge coming up at CWAC Jan. 6-11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community Wellness Week begins Monday, Jan. 6 at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC). During the week, non-member visitors can get day passes for only $5, get $50 off any...
Westminster Assisted Living teams up with Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - January is National Soup Month and Westminster Assisted Living is collecting cans of soup now until Jan. 10 to support the Cullman Caring for Kids United Way food bank. Westminster is...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
ALEA Troopers investigate 22 traffic deaths during 2019 Christmas-New Year’s holiday travel period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Troopers investigated 22 traffic deaths during the 2019 Christmas-New Year’s holiday travel period, from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20 to midnight Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.
Although...
CCSO hosting Church Safety Class Jan. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a Church Safety Class Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, 30 County Road 1184, Cullman, AL 35057.
The class will...
End of year reports: CAAWA helps hundreds of animals in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA) is an all-volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3) that rescues dogs and cats in Cullman County, fosters them and provides low-cost spay/neuter assistance through Snip It Tickets....
Arise Coffee Co. unveils Arise Fitness Co. with free community workout
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In mid-November, the Hanceville community welcomed Arise Coffee Co. (called Rise Up in its early stages), a coffee shop with a focus on health, including therapy, and community. Thursday evening, Arise unveiled...
Obituary: David Nail
David Nail, 61, of Holly Pond entered into the arms of his loving Savior Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.
He was born April 20, 1958 in Cullman County to Bennie and Lottie Huffstutler Nail.
David was a...
Obituary: Brenda L. Stracener
Brenda L. Stracener, 57, of Double Springs entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019.
Miss Stracener was born Feb. 17, 1962 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Graveside services will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020...
Obituary: James Roy Reynolds
Memorial services for James Roy Reynolds will be Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Fairview Methodist Church with Brother Hollis Gardner officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Reynolds went...
Obituary: Jean Wakefield
Jean Wakefield, 86, of Double Springs entered into eternal rest Jan. 2, 2020 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation. She was born May 7, 1933.
Mrs. Wakefield was a member of the First Baptist Church in...
AG Marshall statement on church security and Alabama’s ‘stand your ground’ law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In the aftermath of the heinous attack on West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas, Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall has received inquiries from the media and the general...
U-Haul implementing nicotine-free hiring policy
PHOENIX, Ariz. - U-Haul International will soon be the first major company in its field to decline job applicants who are nicotine users.
The nicotine-free hiring policy will go into effect in 21 states Feb....
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors pull away to defeat Gadsden City 63-50
WEST POINT, Ala. – The
West Point Lady Warriors returned to Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday to host the
Lady Titans of Gadsden City and after falling behind in the opening quarter, the
Lady Warriors rallied to outscore...
‘The things you see as a prosecutor, you can’t un-see’
ANDALUSIA, Ala. – When fellow District Attorney Greg Griggers was injured in an ambush shooting outside his Demopolis office in November 2018, Walt Merrell knew it was time. Before the shooting, Merrell, the district...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
No incidents to report.
ArrestsDec....
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Kick off 2020 with Benny!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter enjoyed some last-minute adoptions to finish out 2019. Now, it’s time to kick off 2020 on a high note for...
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Obituary: A. Dan Gillon
Funeral Service for A. Dan Gillon, age 67, of Vinemont, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Northside Baptist Church;...
