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...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point’s Oldacre signs with Montevallo
WEST POINT, Ala. – Teammates,
coaches, friends and family gathered in the library at West Point High School
Wednesday to see Lady Warriors guard Miriam Oldacre sign her national letter of
intent to play basketball at the...
Alabama 4-H Foundation to award $35K in scholarships
AUBURN, Ala. – The Alabama 4-H Foundation is helping advance the education of 35 high school seniors. The foundation will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to 35 high school seniors of the 2020 graduating class.
“We...
Op-Ed: Road and bridge projects
It’s important for everyone to understand the process for road and bridge projects.
First of all, please understand that legislators do not vote to do specific projects. We compete with every other legislator in the...
‘By shopping local, it goes back to your roads, schools, parks and rec’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Small Business Saturday is a nationwide initiative encouraging communities to support their local shops and retailers. It’s sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, meaning our local small businesses have the...
‘Healthy fast food!’: Downtown Nutrition juice and shake shop opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday morning, Downtown Nutrition officially opened for business at 324 Second Ave. SE in Cullman with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. The shop specializes...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders top Fairview 77-66, Lady Aggies hold off Good Hope 42-31; Tuesday...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
sweeping Cold Springs on the road Monday night, the Fairview Aggies and Lady
Aggies returned home to host Good Hope in a pair of varsity showdowns. The Lady
Aggies fought out a 42-31...
Obituary: Betty Louise Whaley
Funeral services for Betty Louise Whaley will be 3 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Perry Knight and Rev. Joe McNalty officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Garland Crabtree
Funeral services for Garland Crabtree, 61, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 4, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Johnson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Grove Congregational...
Obituary: Mina Dean Darty Lee
Mina Dean Darty Lee passed away Dec. 1, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born Aug. 25, 1927 to Lee and Maggie Nix Darty in Carbon Hill, Alabama.
She is preceded in death...
Obituary: Brian Heath Rice
Brian Heath Rice, 43, of Nauvoo entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Brian was born Feb. 10, 1976 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He was a graduate of the...
Obituary: Felecia Michelle Hollis
Felecia Michelle Hollis, 33, of Haleyville, passed away Dec. 3, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Felecia was born Sept. 13, 1986 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a graduate of Haleyville High...
Obituary: Johnny Ray Campbell
Johnny Ray Campbell was born Oct. 19, 1963 and passed away Nov. 22, 2019.
Tips for enjoying a live Christmas tree
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Extension Office Coordinator Tony Glover often gets asked around the holidays, “What type tree has the least problem with needle shedding?”
“The quick answer is ‘The fresher the tree, the...
Homeless in Cullman County: Victim Services expands shelter program for homeless women and children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1991, Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (VSC) has offered short-term emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children. Not long ago, the agency’s leadership made the decision to...
Cullman County man arrested on rape, sodomy charges in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman County man was arrested in Morgan County Monday, charged with two counts of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sodomy involving a victim younger than 12.
The Morgan...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Hale 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...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Etowah 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...
Fairview Town Council gives update on Hwy. 69 red light, approves budget
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview Mayor Keith Henry at Monday night’s Fairview Town Council meeting gave an update on the traffic light coming to the Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue intersection. He said there’s...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Baileyton readying for Christmas
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar was out of town this week, leaving Councilman Windell Calloway to lead the council’s Monday night meeting.
The Baileyton Christmas party is planned for Saturday, Dec. 14 from...
(Update) Both suspects in shootout at Hwy. 157 Verizon Store on the run
Updated 12-4-19 8:15 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Both suspects in the Monday night shootout in the parking lot of the Verizon Store on Alabama Highway 157 are now on the run, according to Cullman Police...
CCBOE approves bid for new Holly Pond High School Family and Consumer Sciences building
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at a special called meeting on Monday morning approved a bid from Boatner Construction Company, Inc. of Rainbow City to construct a new...
Homeless in Cullman County: Saving Forgotten Warriors opening temporary housing for veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, Cullman Elks Lodge 1609 presented a check for $5,000 to Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) Director Jeremy Hogan for a project currently underway to create temporary housing in Hanceville...
It’s GivingTuesday: Opportunity to bring seasonal cheer to local organizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - If your checkbook has made it from Black Friday to Cyber Monday intact and your credit card hasn’t melted yet, Tuesday could give you an opportunity to open the piggy bank...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies sweep Cold Springs on the road; Monday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. – After
a busy tournament slate in the lead up to Thanksgiving last week, local teams
returned to the hardwood Monday night and Fairview was on the road to take on
the Eagles and Lady...
Obituary: Carol Dean Jones
Funeral services for Carol Dean Jones, 80, of Cullman, AL were Sunday Dec. 1, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Vernon Alvis will be officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in West...
Obituary: Andy Harris
Andy Harris, 81, of Tuscaloosa entered in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. He was born July 11, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Harris was a veteran, having served...
Obituary: Barbara Jean Doss
Funeral services for Barbara Jean Doss, 87, of Hanceville, AL were Monday Dec. 2, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Dudley Brock will be officiating. Burial followed at Valley View Cemetery located in...
Obituary: Charles Frank Burleson
Charles Frank Burleson, 81, of Haleyville passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Helen Hodge Burleson and daughters Mitzie (David) Posey of Haleyville and Tracy Burleson...
Obituary: Agnes Gunter Grimes
Funeral services for Agnes Gunter Grimes of Holly Pond will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 4, 2019, at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Randy Burtram, Rev. Steve Rodgers and Rev. Sherman Bailey officiating....
Obituary: Carrie Tucker Wheeler
Visitation for Carrie Tucker Wheeler, 76, of Holly Pond will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Wheeler passed away...
Hanceville decked out for the holidays
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hanceville. A nice crowd came out Friday evening to Veterans Park for the third annual Christmas Tree Lighting and opening of the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsNov. 27
theft of property;...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts to present annual Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program will stage its annual Christmas
Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
Admission is free and open to the...
Gov. Ivey awards $1M for 2020 Census outreach; $40K to City of Cullman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has awarded $1 million to support efforts to promote, educate and encourage participation among Alabamians in the 2020 Census.
The City of Cullman was...
Dodge City opens 6th annual Christmas in the Park
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Friday night marked the opening of Dodge City’s sixth annual Christmas in the Park. Visitors can come to Perry Ray Park every week until Christmas to see Santa and enjoy...
John Merrill’s Statement Regarding Suspension of His US Senate Campaign
“For the past seven years I have visited every county in Alabama meeting with business and church groups, educators and farmers, as well as county and municipal leaders. I have worked hard to get
...
PREP SWIMMING: Several Bearcat swimmers qualify for state at North Sectional Meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The
Cullman High School Swim Team was in the field at this year’s North Sectional
Meet at the Huntsville Aquatics Center last weekend and several Bearcat swimmers
will be advancing to the state competition....
Auburn great Pat Sullivan passes away
AUBURN, Ala.—Pat Sullivan, Auburn’s first Heisman Trophy winner and one of the program’s all-time greats, passed away Sunday at the age of 69.
A native of Birmingham, Sullivan was a three-year starter at quarterback at...
Back-to-Back! UAB wins West Division with 26-21 victory at North Texas
DENTON, Texas –
The UAB football team claimed its second-consecutive Conference USA West
Division title with a 26-21 victory over North Texas on Saturday afternoon at
Apogee Stadium.
UAB (9-3, 6-2 C-USA) earned the right to defend its C-USA...
Cullman County Museum hosts Alabama’s Path to Statehood Bicentennial Exhibition
CULLMAN, Ala. – To celebrate Alabama’s Bicentennial,
the Alabama Department of Archives and History has pop-up exhibits, one of them
now at the Cullman County Museum through Dec. 22, 2019. The “Alabama's Path to Statehood Bicentennial...
Funny Things from Yesterday: A movie I saw at Hanceville Nursing Home
After all the family and friends
of the patients and residents have settled for the night, things begin to get
quiet and lonely. I hear a TV from another room and then I decide to
see what’s...
Alabama Coastal Foundation’s ‘Connect to Your Coast’ Dec. 6 at Goat Island Brewing
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time, the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) is hosting a free outreach event in Cullman at Goat Island Brewing. The ACF’s Connect to Your Coast event is an easy...
Engineer, businessman Philip Widner running for commission chairman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Philip Widner has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Commission Chairman. Widner is one of three Republican hopefuls challenging Chairman Kenneth Walker in the 2020 primary election. Also running are Jeff...
Homeless in Cullman County: Unsheltered International talks numbers, response
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune is looking into the issue of homelessness in Cullman County. Over the course of a few articles, we will try to get an idea of the scope...
Photos with Santa event Dec. 7 at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will host a free Photos with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. Children will be able to visit with Santa and have their photo made. Refreshments will...
Making a difference: Two Shoes Ministry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is blessed to have many wonderful charitable organizations working hard and working together to take care of those who need support and comfort. Two Shoes Ministry is a local...
Obituary: Katie Beth Cofer
Katie Beth Cofer of Cullman passed away Nov. 28, 2019 at the age of 37.
She was born in Cullman Jan. 7, 1982 to John Dennis and Sharron Kilgo Perkins.
She is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Claudet Marie Swann
Funeral services for Claudet Marie Swann, 65, of Vinemont will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB, officiating; interment in New Hope #2 Cemetery.
Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville wraps up Thanksgiving Tournament with win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
Cold Springs Eagles squared off against the Hanceville Bulldogs in Friday’s
third-place game of this year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament and the
hosting Bulldogs knocked off Cold Springs 67-58.
It was a back-and-forth first...
Obituary: James E. Parson, Sr.
James E. Parson, Sr., 80, of DeLand, FL died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019.
He is survived by his wife Arlene Parson; son James E. Parson Jr. (Erin); daughter Christine Parson; grandchildren Tiffany Parson Spradling (Alex),...
Variety of classes offered through Wallace State Community Education and Continuing Education
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Continuing Education and Community Education programs offered through the Career & Workforce Development office are gearing up for a full slate of classes for Spring 2020....
Irrigation tax credit for farmers
AUBURN, Ala. – Some Alabama farmers could see a break on their taxes thanks to a new tax credit. This credit allows farmer to count certain costs associated with irrigation, including fuel conversions, equipment...
Cullman Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers and nature lovers to participate in the longest running citizen science survey, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 the...
Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: Middle and high schools finish regular season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Tribune is catching up on recent action that closed out the “regular season” in middle and high school scholars’ bowl competition, with scores for the season’s last matches and overall...
Op-Ed: Senior citizens, thank you!
I am thankful for faith, family and freedom! And, I am thankful for senior citizens; they’ve truly blessed my life!
I’ve just always been able to connect with seniors. I guess it goes back to...
Reserve your Christmas wagon rides at the Shrine
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Christmas tradition, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is again offering free wagon rides in December. See the tranquil grounds of the Shrine from a wagon drawn by genuine...
Obituary: Claude C. Endicott
Claude C. Endicott, 81, of Holly Pond passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019.
He was born Oct. 14, 1938 to Claude A. and Effie Hazel Cheek Endicott of Babson Park, Florida.
Mr. Endicott served our country...
Surviving Black Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Retail Association (ARA) reported back in February that the 2018 November-December holiday shopping season saw $12,069,764,995.28 spent in Alabama stores. The amount was an all-time record setter, and a...
What are you thankful for this year?
The Tribune asked people who were out and about Wednesday: What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what we heard.
‘It makes a difference in the lives of people that need help and God...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The holidays are fast approaching, and for Cullman Caring for Kids, it’s the season to work harder. The Tribune sat down with Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel and...
‘We’re just glad to help serve’
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope on Wednesday morning came together with a host of volunteers for the city’s annual community Thanksgiving meal at Good Hope High School. Local officials, including...
Happy Thanksgiving! How it became a national holiday
Most Americans are familiar with the story of the 1621 thanksgiving feast between the Pilgrims and the native Wampanoag people of Massachusetts, though details of the story are widely debated today. But how did...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville falls to Mortimer Jordan in Thanksgiving Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala.
– Hanceville
took on Mortimer Jordan in the second semifinal game of their Thanksgiving Tournament,
with the winner to take on Moody for the championship Friday. Hanceville fell
behind early, 15-8 and found themselves trailing by...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos come from behind to defeat Lindsay Lane, Broncos fall to...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This
year’s Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament came to a close Wednesday with the Fairview
Aggies and the Broncos and Lady Broncos of Holly Pond taking on tournament foes.
The Aggies got things started...
‘I get amazed every time I’m in there’: catching up with Victoria’s Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a successful ministry to families in need down in Dodge City, successful enough that she simply ran out of room, April Bowen German moved Victoria’s Hope (VH) to a larger...
Obituary: Brenda Hames Cooper
Brenda Hames Cooper of Madison, Alabama passed away Nov. 26, 2019.
She was born Sept. 24, 1943 to Clifton Curtis and Venetta Mae Smith Hames.
Preceding her in death are her parents and three sons Joey...
Obituary: Waymond Jeffrey “Jeff” Echols
Waymond Jeffrey “Jeff” Echols, 59, of Vinemont passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was the son of Curtis and Mava Dean Echols who preceded him in death.
Jeff was a...
Obituary: Frances Scruggs Harris
Frances Scruggs Harris of Cullman passed away Nov. 26, 2019 at the age of 92.
She was born Nov. 21, 1927 in Cullman to Fred and Norma Tomlinson Scruggs.
Frances grew up in the Fairview community.
On...
Obituary: Etna Jean Eddy Civils
Funeral services for Etna Jean Eddy Civils, 83, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Josh Sparkman officiating; interment in Rescue Cemetery in Morgan...
Obituary: Buford Ray Whisenant
Funeral services for Buford Ray Whisenant, 68, will be Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Pleasant Grove Methodist Cemetery, Rev. Ronald Earwood officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Herbert Johnson
Although Herbert Johnson now spends most of his time at home with his petite but feisty tabby cat named Wompas, he spent most of his 94 years running all over Alabama. His impressive collection...
Wallace State hosts week-long NC3 Train the Trainer welding workshop
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Welding Department recently hosted a week-long National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Train the Trainer workshop, welcoming instructors from multiple states for Lincoln Electric curriculum instruction.
Wallace State...
SIZZLIN’ SENIORS: Ladies whoop up on the men in bean bag baseball
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope participated in their first “Friendsgiving” celebration Tuesday with some great food, a penny auction and a spirited double header of bean bag baseball. Similar...
Operation Iron Ruck: UA, AU veterans marching from Tuscaloosa to Auburn
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday offered her support to Operation Iron Ruck, an effort by student veterans at The University of Alabama and Auburn University to bring awareness to veteran suicide....
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsNov. 25
domestic violence; Super...
CCSO cleans up more than 48K lbs. of litter, wins PALS Governor’s Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this month, the 2019 People Against a Littered State (PALS) Governor’s Award for Law Enforcement went to Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office for its dedication to...
Colony passes budget before debate over facility use
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening passed its 2020 budget, retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year in October. The $144,000 budget includes a $1 per hour raise for...
2-part CCSO Firearms Safety Class Dec. 10, 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in December. The classroom portion of the event will take place Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m....
Curt’s Closet gearing up for Christmas season
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are many families in Cullman who struggle each day to provide everything their children need. The pressure of Christmas can be overwhelming when there just isn’t enough to give your...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs rout Meek in Thanksgiving Tournament; Tuesday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Meek Tigers in Tuesday night’s final
Thanksgiving Tournament game. Hanceville jumped out to a quick 15-5 lead to
start out the contest before Raiden Morgan, Kainon Moore and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Corner in Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tuesday
was the start of the 38th annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament
at Lane Horton Gymnasium and the Cold Springs Eagles played their first matchup
of the event against the Corner Yellow Jackets. After taking...
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7 local athletes selected to take part in 2017 AHSAA All-Star...
Cullman's Miguel Tizapa (17) was selected to take part in the All-Star soccer game, playing for the North team.
MONTGOMERY - Seven outstanding prep athletes...
