Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates 25 from program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than two dozen students from the Diagnostic Sonography program at Wallace State Community College were recognized during its annual pinning ceremony, with 25 crossing the stage in the James C....
Scam artists take aim as holiday shopping becomes priority for Alabamians
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The holiday season is here, and that presents plenty of opportunities for scammers to spoil Alabamians’ celebrations. A few scams are specific to the holidays, but most are variations on everyday...
Wreaths Across America: Walmart Transportation honors veterans with nationwide wreath placement project
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Walmart Transportation drivers from the company’s distribution center in Midway, Tennessee arrived at Cullman’s Walmart Distribution Center to hand off to new drivers two trailers full of wreaths that...
‘Elf: The Musical’ opens Friday at Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - Need some Christmas cheer? Cullman Performing Arts may just have the answer! On Friday evening, the Cullman High School (CHS) theater group will open “Elf: The Musical,” a stage adaptation of...
West Elementary enchants with ‘A Christmas Carol’
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary spread the message of kindness and Christmas cheer with its performance of “A Christmas Carol” Tuesday evening. West’s production featured a unique mix of the classic story with more...
Obituary: Christopher Banks
Christopher Banks, 43, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital.
Chris was born Oct. 14, 1976 to Donnie T. and Loretta Banks, who preceded him in death.
Chris was a talented woodworker and...
Obituary: Eric David McAnnally
Eric David McAnnally, 45, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
He was born Jan. 20, 1974, to David Arnold McAnnally and Dondra Kay Toomey.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his mother Dondra...
Obituary: Eileen Rose Hook
Eileen Rose Hook of Cullman passed away Dec. 10, 2019 at the age of 94.
She was born Au. 29, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to Paul David and Sarah Ann Harle Keeley.
She is preceded in...
Obituary: Virginia Louise Absher
Virginia Louise Absher, 85, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
She was born July 22, 1934 in Cullman County to Gus and Florence Kinney Kretzschmar.
Louise was a homemaker. She was also a member...
2 Cullman teens busted for stealing mail, packages
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman teenagers were arrested by the Cullman Police Department Tuesday night following at least two weeks of alleged mail theft.
Nathaniel England, 18, and Rylie Killion, 19, are each charged with...
Op-Ed: Local Legislation
Local legislation is often required to authorize a local entity to do something specific that otherwise is not authorized by law or the state constitution.
Local legislation can usually be passed if all the local...
(Updated) City of Cullman Municipal Court Clerk arrested for obstruction, computer tampering
Updated 12-11-19 at 5:02 p.m. with a statement from Mayor Woody Jacobs
Editor's note: Other media outlets mistakenly referred to Means as a magistrate. Her title, according to Cullman City Hall, is City of Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Dyron’s Lowcountry hosts 10th anniversary Scholarship Dinner for St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the past 10 years, Dyron’s Lowcountry Restaurant in Mountain Brook has opened its doors to host a fundraising dinner for St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman. This annual dinner is...
Pet of the Week: Lucas is seeking a home for the holidays, and beyond!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter staff reported to The Tribune that the shelter has had a good Christmas season so far, with good numbers of pets finding homes, including two entire litters...
WSCC scholarship applications open for 2020-2021 academic year; available to current and incoming WSCC...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Applications are open for students wishing to apply for WSCC scholarships. There are a number of scholarships available to current Wallace students as well as incoming freshmen. Scholarships will be awarded...
‘This is amazing’: Sacred Heart School donates almost 2,000 pairs of children’s underwear to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Sacred Heart School hosted Ashley Wilson and Helen Lewis from Curt’s Closet, to present the local clothing charity an early Christmas gift of 1,978 pairs of brand-new children’s underwear...
Colony talks finances, recent rental controversy
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening was pleased to share that its outstanding debt to Compass Bank for a 2012 court judgement has been cut almost in half in less...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond squeaks past Lady Eagles 47-43, Eagles topple Broncos 61-52
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont
hosted Holly Pond in a pair of area matchups Tuesday night and the county
rivals split the varsity showdowns. The girls' game saw the Lady Broncos edge
the Lady Eagles 47-43 while the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Dominant 2nd half leads Lady Warriors past Good Hope 63-39, Raiders rout...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
collecting a pair of road wins over Ashville last Friday, Good Hope returned
home Tuesday night to host the Warriors and Lady Warriors of West Point. The Lady
Raiders trailed by just...
NWS: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until Wednesday at 1 a.m.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
700 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019
Limestone-Madison-Morgan-Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-
Lincoln-Franklin TN-
Including the cities of Athens, Huntsville, Decatur, Albertville,
Boaz, Guntersville, Arab, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Rainsville,
Cullman, Lynchburg, Fayetteville, Winchester, Sewanee, Decherd,
Estill...
Mr. Harwood goes to Washington: ‘I really appreciated more than ever what it means...
ARAB, Ala. - When we first met Arab resident Randy Harwood, he had just learned that one of his dreams would be coming true. He was one of the 100 volunteers in the country...
Obituary: Nadene Hitt
Graveside services for Nadene Hitt, 87, of Hanceville, AL will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery in Blount County, AL. The family will welcome guests for a...
Obituary: Allyson Marie Cofield
Funeral services for Allyson Marie Cofield, 41, of Cullman, AL will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Welti Cumberland Cemetery in Welti, AL. Visitation...
Obituary: Johnny Conn
Mr. Johnny Conn of Cullman passed away Dec. 9, 2019 at the age of 86.
He was born in Cullman Feb. 8, 1933 to Onis Almon and Rose Lee Dover Conn.
He worked at and retired...
Obituary: John B. Schwaiger
John B. Schwaiger, 76, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
He was born Feb. 1, 1943 to Leo and Sarah Schwaiger.
He was a retired brick mason, business owner and career military.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Turner
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Jerry Wayne Turner, 70, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Turner was born Sept. 24, 1949 and passed away Dec. 9, 2019...
Obituary: Robert Buckner
Robert Nelson Harold Buckner, 78, of Haleyville entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Buckner was born April 27, 1941.
He enjoyed life, liked to ride horses, watch westerns and go on...
Obituary: Timmy Dale Swann
Timmy Dale Swann was born March 6, 1960 and passed away Dec. 10, 2019.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Cullman Fire Rescue bringing Santa through town Dec. 20
"SANTA RIDE" coming to Cullman Friday, Dec. 20 from 2-9 p.m.
Here's a special Christmas message from Cullman Fire Rescue!
***Attention city of Cullman***
Cullman Fire and Rescue has received word that Santa Claus will be in...
Commission names Brunner interim county engineer, talks roads, HVAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning appointed Assistant County Engineer Jon Brunner as interim county engineer following the resignation of John Lang at the commission’s Nov. 26 meeting. Brunner has...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
St. Bernard Abbey monks greet Alabama clergy in Rome
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Abbey’s Father Bernard Denson and Brother Dominic Lee, who are both studying in Rome, were honored to join the bishops of Alabama’s two dioceses in our state’s delegation for...
Task Force requests council proclaim city ‘Human Trafficking-Free Zone’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening received a request from the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force for a proclamation declaring the city of Cullman a "Human Trafficking-Free Zone."
The proposed...
Cullman Council passes 10-year tax abatement for Rusken Packaging; new water, wastewater repair and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening granted a 10-year tax abatement extension to Rusken Packaging “of all state and local noneducational ad valorem taxes and all construction related transaction taxes,...
Upcoming Christmas events
Here are some holiday events happening around town. Know of one we missed? Email wendy@cullmantribune.com or submit it at www.cullmantribune.com/calendar.
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats smother Patriots 51-32, Lady Bearcats narrowly fall to Brewer; Monday scoring...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Cullman Bearcats took on Brewer for the second time this season and both the
boys and girls were looking for their second wins against the Patriots. The
Lady Bearcats came up just short...
Good Hope awards $15K to schools
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council presented funds from the City’s alcohol tax revenue to some very happy teachers Monday night. Teachers from Good Hope Primary, Elementary, Middle and High Schools...
Oh, baby! Cullman Police Department family grows by 12 in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its annual Christmas party, the Cullman Police Department had a lot to celebrate, as officers’ families showed up with baby after baby. In all, the CPD family has seen 12...
Shannon Calloway passes Wastewater Grade IV certification
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized city wastewater operator Shannon J. Calloway for passing the Wastewater Grade IV certification test.
Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Adams said, “I’ve been superintendent for nine...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Hill
Mary Ruth Hill was born Jan. 11, 1944 and passed away Dec. 9, 2019.
Obituary: Clarence Arthur “Art” Pinkard
Funeral services for Clarence Arthur "Art" Pinkard, 89, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Fairview with Dr. David Chambers officiating. He will lie in-state...
Obituary: Shane Stewart Recher
Memorial services for Shane Stewart Recher, 39, of Holly Pond will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at Daystar Church, Good Hope Campus.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Recher...
‘It’s a thank you to the community’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Shoppers could take pictures with Santa at The Foundry Thrift Store all day Saturday.
Foundry Ministries Marketing Manager Charlotte Knapp shared, “This is always a free event and we like to say...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsDec. 5
domestic violence; CR...
Cold Springs, Holly Pond, West Point High Schools win ‘Best Hustle Award’ from Alabama...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Possible, a statewide nonprofit that breaks down barriers to prosperity, on Monday announced that three Cullman County schools will receive the Best Hustle Award for successfully improving their early Free...
Isabella Allred crowned Miss Wallace State 2020
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Isabella Allred of Cullman was crowned Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. She will go on to compete in the Miss Alabama competition,...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcat swimmers cap off season at AHSAA State Meet in Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Several
Cullman High School swimmers were in the field taking on 635 other athletes
from across the state at this year’s AHSAA State Swim Meet at Auburn University
and each of the nine Bearcats...
ADPH, ADMH partner to break the cycle of stigma
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) have launched a statewide campaign, Stop Judging. Start Healing., aimed at assisting friends, family, physicians, mental...
Cullman Rotary Club donates $5K to Agriplex
Cullman Rotary Club members Will Harding and Rickey Kreps presented a donation of $5,000 to Rachel Dawsey and Markus Doering, with the North Alabama Agriplex, during last week’s Cullman Rotary Club meeting.
We appreciate all...
Northbrook kids investigate uproar in Bethlehem with ‘Arrest These Merry Gentlemen’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, the Northbrook Baptist Church children’s ministry performed its production of Little Big Stuff’s “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen,” the tale of Bethlehem police officer Joe Sabbath and his investigation...
Obituary: Verna Roy Glass
Mrs. Verna Roy Glass of Cullman passed away Dec. 7, 2019 at the age of 90.
She was born May 5, 1929 in Birmingham to Harleston and Alice Mae Parrish Roy.
She is preceded in death...
Vinemont’s Trevor Crider inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at Auburn
BATON ROUGE, La. - Trevor Crider, of Vinemont, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Crider was initiated at Auburn...
3 Cullman-area students named to JSU 2019-2020 Freshman Forum
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 100 outstanding freshmen have been named to Jacksonville State University's prestigious leadership program for new students, the Freshman Forum.
Freshman Forum is an Elite Freshman Leadership Institute that allows freshmen at JSU...
‘Knives Out’ a funny, suspenseful, unique murder mystery; Griffin’s score: 9/10
"Knives Out" is written and directed by Rian Johnson and features an enormous, star-studded cast. Daniel Craig, Ana De Armas, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette headline the film...
United Way of Cullman County seeking community input on funding partner agencies
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is inviting members of the community to participate in its upcoming fund distribution process. This annual review of funding requests is open to Cullman County...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Left behind
In the world of technology, things have really changed in the last few years. I remember when the first computers came out. They were bigger than a refrigerator. Now you can carry a cell...
Files from Yesteryear: 1956
From the Files of 1956
Walter News
Arthur Sutton spent Thursday and Friday in Montgomery.
Mrs. H.H. Segler and Mrs. W.R. Gable, of Cullman, spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sutton.
Mrs. Claud Gable is...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lamar County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating 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,” will spotlight different counties each...
Op-Ed: Making Alabama safer for children and families
It’s been a little over a month since we learned about the death of Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney in Birmingham. That kind of violence against a beautiful child of God is just beyond comprehension. And...
Cullman Women Sing takes audience on emotional journey
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing presented its winter concert, “With a Voice of Singing,” Thursday night at Seventh Street Baptist Church. The concert was free to the public and one of two for...
Obituary: Joseph Henry McCormick
Joseph Henry McCormick, 79, of Cullman, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 in Hanceville, Alabama.
Joe was born July 29, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama to Earl and Lois McCormick.
He served in the Army from 1962...
Obituary: Daniel Glenn Williams
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Daniel Glenn Williams, 49, of Garden City.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Williams passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at his residence. He...
Obituary: Marion Louise Purifoy
Funeral services for Ms. Marion Louise Purifoy will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Pleasant Grove Church in Colony, Alabama. She will lie in state from 10-11 a.m. prior to the...
Obituary: Benjamin Hyde
Benjamin Hyde, 84, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Oct. 1, 1935.
Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 at New Hope Baptist...
History of Blount Springs: Historian Greg Burden speaks at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Blount Springs was a thriving community in the past when the Jackson House (or the Blount Springs Hotel) was open for business and drew in thousands of visitors, noticeably ones like...
Senior Spotlight, Christmas: ‘Spend as much time with them as you can’
Have you ever asked your parents or grandparents what they want for Christmas and heard, “I don’t need anything; as long as you are here, that’s enough.”? The Tribune stopped by the Donald E....
Local musician Jesse Priest selected for Dolly Parton’s #JoleneChallenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond graduate and local musician Jesse Priest has been selected by Dolly Parton and the producers at Netflix to be featured in a compilation video performing Parton’s classic hit “Jolene.”...
Working together: AGCOR Steel officially opens in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday was a big day for AGCOR Steel, the City of Good Hope and many others across the city and county as Good Hope’s first manufacturer officially opened its doors....
PREP BASKETBALL: Big 4th quarter lifts Lady Warriors over Muscle Shoals, Warriors fall to...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Muscle Shoals Trojans made
their way down Hwy. 157 Friday night for a pair of varsity matchups and the
Lady Warriors used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away from the...
Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center opening in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center will open its newest clinic Jan. 6, 2020 in Cullman. It is located at 1301-A Bridge Creek Drive NE.
Andrews Sports Medicine is occupying space alongside...
Obituary: Catherine “Cookie” Hill Wylie
Catherine “Cookie” Hill Wylie, 91, of Winfield entered into rest Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at the Golden Living Center in Winfield.
Mrs. Wylie was born Oct. 15, 1928.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019...
Obituary: Ronald Gordon Hicks
Funeral services for Ronald Gordon Hicks, 73, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Jefferson Memorial Gardens; Revs Mark Smith, Tommy Graves,...
Martin propels No. 24 Lady Lions past Northeast Mississippi; WSCC men fall to Tigers
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s basketball teams split a home doubleheader vs. Northeast Mississippi Community College on Thursday night.
Sophomore guard Imari Martin paced the way for the 24th-ranked Lady Lions, finishing with 29 points,...
Wallace State Performing Arts wows with Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Fine and Performing Arts put on its annual Christmas Spectacular at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in Hanceville. Singers, dancers and instrumental musicians...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
A doggone good idea: Dixie Dog Designs raising funds for CCSO’s Special Needs Rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke has been making jewelry for 19 years, longer than she and her husband, gunsmith Jim Burke, have lived in the Cullman area. Even with an official name, Dixie Dog...
‘This night is a community effort’: Arley enjoys Christmas parade, soup social
ARLEY, Ala. – It was a perfect night for a parade Wednesday as the town of Arley came together to celebrate the kickoff of the Christmas season. The Grinch was there, but he, too,...
Pet of the Week: Sparkle is looking for someone to help her shine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Andrea Hudson introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sparkle is a 1.25-year-old terrier mix. She’s a seriously laid-back, low-energy pet who craves human companionship. She's...
‘She was kind, and she was loving’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 28th annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony took place at Cullman Regional Thursday evening. This year’s ceremony was dedicated in memory of Amy Drake, who passed away...
Obituary: Martha Gail Bates
Martha Gail Bates joined her heavenly family Dec. 5, 2019.
Born April 17, 1952, Gail will be remembered for having a heart of gold. She was always willing to lend a hand to anyone and...
Homeless in Cullman County: Hope for the Homeless calls for long-term solutions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angie Young of Hope for the Homeless shared her thoughts with The Tribune on the problem of homelessness in Cullman County. In face-to-face service to local unsheltered people, she distributes hygiene...
Wallace State employees recognized as Chancellor’s Award winners at ACCA Conference
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Four Wallace State Community College employees were recognized recently as Chancellor’s Award recipients at the 2019 Alabama Community College Association (ACCA) Conference in Montgomery.
Wallace State’s recipients were Wes Rakestraw, Dr. Stacey...
Obituary: Larry Madison Brown
Larry Madison Brown, 58, of Arley passed away Dec. 4, 2019 at UAB Hospital.
Larry was born Jan. 29, 1961 to Harold and Mildred Brown in Huntsville, Alabama.
He graduated from Meek High School in 1978....
Obituary: Thelma “Scrappy” Ebelene Folsom
Surrounded by her loved ones,Thelma “Scrappy” Ebelene Folsom joined her heavenly family Dec. 3, 2019.
Born July 10, 1953, Scrappy will be remembered for her joyful, loving, funny character and the simple goodness she brought...
Obituary: Bessie Lucille Baker
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Bessie Lucille Baker, 91, of Bremen.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Baker passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at her residence.
She was born...
Obituary: Rickey Leon Marchman
Rickey Leon Marchman, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Dec. 4, 2019.
He was born May 29, 1954 to Leon and Margeline Marchman in Michigan.
His father, son Dusty Heath Marchman and grandparents Lester and Clara Marchman...
What is Advent?
On Sunday, Dec. 1 (technically at sundown on Nov. 30), Christians of older traditions in the western world entered the season of Advent, an ancient 40-day period of preparation leading up to Christmas. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsDec. 2
harassment; CR 1114
unlawful...
ALEA Troopers investigate 11 traffic deaths during 2019 Thanksgiving holiday travel period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated 11 traffic deaths during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, to midnight Sunday, Dec. 1.
These fatal crashes...
AL Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources named Agency of Year at Sportsmen’s Caucus...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently received special recognition by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation with the presentation of the State Agency of the Year Award at the 16th...
Thursday night holiday events
Thursday night holiday events
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions including train rides, carriage rides and sleigh rides. Parents can take...
6 competing for title of Miss Wallace State this Sunday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will crown Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre, with the winner going on to compete in...
Santa to visit The Foundry Thrift Store this Saturday, Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Feel the need to make sure you made the nice list this year? Visit Santa from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 7 at The Foundry Thrift Store in...
‘A’: Alabama near top of states in response to human trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama recently received an A on its “report card” from Shared Hope International (SHI) for the state’s positive response to the issue of human sex trafficking. Its overall score landed Alabama...
30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade is set for this Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon.
The parade, hosted by the Hanceville Civitan Club, will begin on the campus of Wallace...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Barrett
Memorial services for Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Barrett, 56, of Crane Hill will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Barrett...
Obituary: Vicki Skinner Reid
It is with great sadness that the family of Vicki Skinner Reid, 64, of Cullman announces her passing Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at her residence.
She was born Sept. 20, 1955 to Julian and Dorothy...
Vinemont Schools’ Christmas Love to help 70 kids
VINEMONT, Ala. - ‘Tis the season for giving, and thanks to big hearts and Christmas Love, students at Vinemont Schools who might have gone without will instead have a Merry Christmas. The Christmas Love...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
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CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with James Bowling
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CULLMAN - James Bowling is another Republican hoping to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District 9 seat being vacated...
