ADOL: $372M in unemployment benefits disbursed; Payments represent 64% of claims paid
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that ADOL has disbursed more than $372 million in unemployment compensation benefits. Alabama is now paying benefits under all three programs covered...
Obituary: Doris E. McMurry
Private graveside services for Doris E. McMurry, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Bethsadia Baptist Cemetery, Bro. Larry Duke officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Berta Bell Crowell
Berta Bell Crowell, 53, of Eva entered into rest Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Berta was born July 9, 1966 in Morgan County, Alabama.
No services are planned at this time.
Berta is survived...
Obituary: Janet Agnes Price Phillips
Mrs. Janet Agnes Price Phillips, 85, of Cullman passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Phillips was born to William and Agnes Jennings Price in Covington, KY.
Viewing for Mrs. Phillips will...
Arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 21
harassment; Hwy. 31
harassment;...
WSCC’s Aljon Celis awarded prestigious community college transfer scholarship
LANSDOWNE, Va. - Aljon Celis, a student at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, is one of 50 recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive national scholarship will...
(Updated) 2 Holly Pond High School students killed in Sunday night wreck
Updated April 28, 2020 at 7:30 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Holly Pond High School students were killed in a single-vehicle wreck along County Road 700 late Sunday evening. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick...
Making the most of your groceries during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is causing more Americans to buy groceries and eat from home, but what happens when you are running short on essential items or your budget begins to dwindle?
Fortunately, Tara Harman, RDN,...
Obituary: Leah Patterson Lust
Leah Page Patterson Lust, of Cullman passed away April 25, 2020. She was born to Edward “Pat” and Carol (Stallings) Patterson Jan. 14, 1971.
Her grandparents Robert and Mavis Stallings and Luther and Mary Patterson...
Obituary: Zella Mae Giles
Zella Mae Giles of Cullman passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born March 7, 1927 to Samuel E. Bryant and Maggie Duskin Hill.
She is preceded in death...
City schools offering supply boxes for primary, elementary students
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) recently announced the start of its school supply box sale for West Elementary and CCPS, with East Elementary’s sale beginning soon.
The...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937
From the Files of 1937:
Teachers
Hanceville – J.R. Edmondson, Principal, James Cooper, Frances Fraser, Joe Ray, Dixie Christian, Beatrice Alexander, Mrs. Lucille Rowell, Beulah Caudell, Elton Dalier, Ray Jones, Luise McCreary, Pearl R. Gaines,...
Funny Things from Yesterday: No need in wasting a new tube of toothpaste
My sister, Frances, reminded me of an incident that took place many years ago when we were young teenagers. I’m not sure I really did this, but she says I did.
We were having dinner...
Obituary: Bonnye Lindsey Hughes
A private graveside service for Bonnye Lindsey Hughes, 67, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2020 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Hughes passed...
Obituary: Ronald David House, Sr.
A private graveside service for Ronald David House, Sr., 80, of Good Hope will be held Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Center Point Baptist Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Mr. House...
#PaintCullmanPositive: Grab your sidewalk chalk and get creative!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is asking residents to “chalk up your best positive design” in an effort to #PaintCullmanPositive. This fun contest will be ongoing during social distancing...
Crisis Services of North Alabama offers hotline for texters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - For people across north Alabama, including Cullman County, who are victims of rape, domestic violence or bullying, who are contemplating suicide, or who are just overwhelmed by life in this anxious...
Community College Month Spotlight: Chris Green’s passion for music aided by Wallace State degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Chris Green is fueled by multiple career passions.
Green’s love of music led him to Wallace State Community College, where he graduated from in 1997 with an associate degree in music education and option in church...
Library reminds patrons of online resources
CULLMAN, Ala. – Patrons may not be able to visit the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) branches in person right now, but the CCPLS has other resources to offer during this time.
“We...
CPD recognizes officers’ years of service, swears in new recruits
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Friday recognized three of its officers for their years of service while swearing in two new recruits.
Three officers received pins for years of service:
Captain Becky...
CPD Officer Clint Sanford commended for actions after recent shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Friday presented a commendation to Patrol Officer Clint Sanford for his actions at the scene of a recent shooting incident in the city.
Captain Gene Bates read...
For Goodness Cakes: New bakery opens in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - April 1 was supposed to be the ribbon cutting and grand opening at For Goodness Cakes in Cullman. Jazz Johnson is the owner and baker of the new custom cake shop,...
Bringing out the Best: Generous donation helps Rumors Deli share meals across community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Ginger Holt, a surgeon in Nashville, often visits her hometown of Cullman and makes regular stops to treat herself at Rumors Deli. On a recent visit, though, she was the...
#IAmCullman: Meet Jay Jones
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
Although Jay Jones isn’t originally from Cullman, he now calls it home...
Obituary: Harold Loyd Banks
Harold Loyd Banks, 89, of Falkville passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born April 3, 1931 to Carl B. and Margie Leola Banks.
He was preceded in death by his...
Obituary: Margie Townsend Bradford
Margie Townsend Bradford passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence in Morris, AL. Memorial service will be held at a later date.
She was born Sept. 26, 1939 to Claude and Leona Townsend.
She...
Obituary: Deborah Lee Price
A private graveside service for Deborah Lee Price will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery; Reverend Junior Garmon will officiate the service. Mrs. Price passed away April 22...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Ryan
In loving memory of Peggy Sue Ryan, of Cullman, Alabama who passed away at the age of 84 at her residence Thursday, April 24, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
The family of Mrs. Ryan...
Obituary: Robert Burdick
Robert "Bob" Lowell Burdick, 77, of Addison entered into rest Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born Aug. 29, 1942 in Addison, Alabama. He graduated from Addison...
Obituary: Helen Marie Keller Bickerstaff
Helen Marie Keller Bickerstaff, 88, of Bear Creek passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Dec. 31, 1931. Helen enjoyed gardening, sewing, making her children and grandchildren clothes...
Ivey: Auto insurers return more than $100M in premiums to Alabama policyholders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that automobile insurers are returning premium totaling to date more than $100 million, to more than two million Alabama policyholders during the ongoing crisis brought on...
Pepsi donates money to schools for hot spots
Updated 4-24-20 at 1:53 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area schools received donations this week from Pepsi Cola Bottling Company to help acquire internet hot spots for students throughout Cullman County. General Manager Terry Shabel...
Arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Troy lecturer teaming with ONY Biotech on life-saving COVID-19 research
TROY, Ala. – A Troy University lecturer is working with a major biotechnology company to research ways to combat the effects of COVID-19 on patients’ lungs.
Dr. Suzanne Lukjan, a Lecturer in the Chemistry and...
Search for drugs effective against COVID-19 includes UAB and Southern Research
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham will join an international effort coordinated by Scripps Research to test drugs for COVID-19.
The work centers around ReFRAME, a vast collection of drugs developed for...
Update: NWS now confirms 4 Easter Sunday tornadoes in Cullman County
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville this week posted the preliminary results of its damage survey of the Easter storms which occurred April 12, 2020. The agency initially reported three tornadoes...
Congress approves additional funding for Paycheck Protection Program (lender list)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Congress on Thursday approved $320 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program established through the passage of the CARES Act in late March. The additional funding will allow Alabama...
COVID-19: Updated Cullman Municipal Court information
CULLMAN MUNICIPAL COURT | COVID-19 INFORMATION
(UPDATED 4-22-2020)
RESCHEDULED COURT DATES
All cases set for April 15, 2020 have been reset to May 6, 2020 at 3:00pm.
All cases set for April 16, 2020 have...
AHSAA Central Board approves and Legislative Council ratifies a record 11 proposals Thursday
MONTGOMERY, AL –The
Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control
approved and the Legislative Council ratified a record 11 legislative proposals
Thursday during its 2020 Spring Legislative Council meeting held via
teleconferencing for the first...
Wallace State’s Carter Goodwin named NJCAA Division I Honorable Mention All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin continues to rack up individual honors. Goodwin was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING Honorable Mention All-American this week...
Hanceville refunding parks and rec ball fees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday afternoon, where Mayor Kenneth Nail gave an update on the mayors’ meeting that took place at Cullman City Hall Tuesday.
“We don’t...
Food safety top priority in Alabama produce industry
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With Alabama’s growing season in full swing, produce growers are working to ensure continuing food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC, USDA and FDA agree that there is no...
Controlling fire ants this spring
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Those preparing their summer vegetable gardens may find their plots already teeming with life, but not the kind they would like to see. Fire ants are common in yards, flowerbeds,...
Obituary: Audrey Mae Harris
Private graveside services for Audrey Mae Harris, 94, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery, with Benjamin Smothers officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Hazel Beatrice Rushing
Hazel Beatrice Rushing of Crane Hill passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born April 19, 1926 to Isaac and Nervie Knight Speegle.
Hazel was a longtime member of...
Obituary: Bobbie Lee Chambers
Bobbie Lee Chambers of Cullman passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 75. She was born Feb. 11, 1945 to Robert Lee and Ometta Livingston Howard.
Bobbie loved her family. She was...
University of Alabama offers free Parenting Assistance Line (PAL)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Child Development Resources department of The University of Alabama’s (UA) College of Human Environmental Sciences’ Parents Assistance Line (PAL) is a free resource for all Alabama parents and has seen...
Meet Josie Harrington, CCPLS’ new assistant director
CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet the Cullman County Public Library System’s (CCPLS) new Assistant Director, Josie Harrington. Harrington started in her new position Jan. 6, 2020.
Harrington, a resident of Cullman, shared, “I was born and...
ALEA reminder: Federal government has extended STAR ID deadline to October 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds the public the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, has extended the STAR ID enforcement deadline to Oct....
AL counties can apply for COVID-19-related election expense reimbursement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - This week, Alabama received $6,473,612 from the coronavirus stimulus package recently appropriated by Congress. The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office will match 20% ($1,294,722) of this funding to prepare for and...
Wallace State Health Science graduates working on the front lines
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Practicing medicine during a pandemic was probably something most health care providers in America never thought they would experience, yet that is exactly what they’ve been facing for the past several weeks. Countless graduates of Wallace State’s Health Science programs...
Arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported.
Arrests
April 20
Fairbanks,...
Bringing out the Best: Cullman FBC helping people find ‘daily calm’ during anxious time
CULLMAN, Ala. - Widespread anxiety over COVID-19 is evident throughout the nation: people have hoarded toilet paper and meat, and gun shops have seen increased business and have had trouble keeping ammunition on the...
How to start a vegetable garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - With quarantine still underway, some are itching to get outside and some are picking up new hobbies to pass the time. For those interested in starting a vegetable garden, Cullman County...
Wallace State alters dates for upcoming events and deadlines
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has altered dates for important events and deadlines because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wallace State’s graduation has been rescheduled for Friday, July 31, with the annual awards ceremony...
CCBOE- April personnel notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - After last week’s Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) meeting, the following personnel notes were released:
Resignations
Rickey A. Kelley, Maintenance Construction Foreman, Retirement
Terry K. Bentley, Child Development Center Bus Driver, Retirement
Dual R....
HHS awards $3.5M to Alabama to combat COVID-19 in rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) on Wednesday awarded $3,456,997 to Alabama to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities....
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey commits to South Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bearcats
standout Jaylen Hughey has had a busy couple of months being recruited by
schools all over the south and after racking up offers over the last several
weeks, he has decided to take...
Meet Cullman County Attorney Emily Johnston
CULLMAN, Ala. - Emily Niezer Johnston was recently hired by the Cullman County Commission as the new Cullman County attorney. Johnston replaces former Cullman County Attorney Chad Floyd, who was appointed March 13 by...
Arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
April Walking Tours to go virtual this year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each April, the Cullman County Museum participates in the state’s April Walking Tours. This year the tours had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also scheduled to take place...
Obituary: Marlin H. Hollingsworth
Private graveside services for Marlin H. Hollingsworth, 84, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery. Moss Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marlin passed away Monday,...
Obituary: Martin Heath Stallings
Martin Heath Stallings, 41, of Cullman passed away April 18, 2020. He was born Aug. 9, 1978 to George Martin and Jane Nell Reynolds Stallings.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
He was...
COVID reads: pandemic reading lists
CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for a good book to break up the monotony of the COVID-19 quarantine? Look no further. The Tribune reached out to a handful of local educators and others for some suggestions.
Jennifer...
Busy Bee Cafe reopens for takeout orders with limited menu
CULLMAN, Ala. - After closing March 21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Busy Bee Cafe has announced that as of April 20, it is now open for takeout orders. Until full business hours...
Tim’s Produce: Business ‘unusual good’ during pandemic
JOPPA, Ala. – While many consumers are staying away from bigger chain stores during the pandemic, you can still find produce from local sellers and farmers, one seller being Tim Kelsoe, owner of Tim’s...
CCBOE student feeding program to resume April 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette announced Tuesday that the system’s student feeding program, temporarily suspended as the state of Alabama entered the predicted peak period of...
Cullman High School ranks 19th in U.S. News list of best Alabama high schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) has once again ranked among the top 20 high schools in Alabama, according to a survey published recently by U.S. News and World Report. Based on information...
Alabama’s Kira Lewis Jr. officially declares for 2020 NBA Draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama
sophomore point guard Kira Lewis Jr. announced Tuesday that he will forego his final
two seasons of college eligibility and keep his name in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Lewis, who is projected as...
City of Cullman rolls out website to help local businesses during pandemic, beyond
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) on Monday afternoon announced it will be following Birmingham and Huntsville's leads by creating a website where local business owners can enter their information (updating...
Arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 20
harassment; CR 704
burglary;...
Meek High mourns death of student athlete, 16
ARLEY, Ala. – There are a lot of heavy hearts in Arley this week. After Meek High School sophomore Trint Ory was tragically killed in a car wreck Saturday night, his family, friends, classmates,...
CPD: parking decks not storm shelters; vehicle capacity to be monitored in future
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, April 12, local residents seeking places to park their cars ahead of a storm predicted to bring hail and possible tornadoes came to downtown Cullman, only to find decks...
Obituary: Blair J. Davis
Blair Joseph Davis was born in Crane Hill, Alabama Dec. 23, 1942. He died April 19, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Blair was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Mary Davis; siblings Harlon, Cosmer,...
Obituary: Bonnie Gail Hill
Private graveside services for Bonnie Gail Hill, 73, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Etha Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hill passed away...
Community College Month Spotlight: Bullard built on ‘great foundation’ provided by Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - While it took him a bit longer than he’d expected when he first enrolled at Wallace State Community College in 2000, John Bullard of Blountsville is happy he kept going to classes...
ADOL has disbursed $164M in COVID-19-related unemployment benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that ADOL has disbursed more than $164 million in COVID-19-related unemployment compensation benefits.
$164,523,955 has been paid to 103,453 claimants over the period...
Arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 16
domestic violence; Clarendon...
COVID-19: Here’s why that reported Cullman Co. death disappeared
CULLMAN, Ala. - For several days, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on its COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard noted 1 death had been reported in Cullman County. That number changed to 0...
Work zone crashes up in Alabama: Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Work zone crashes and fatalities on Alabama roads are up. As National Work Zone Awareness Week begins today, the Alabama Department of Transportation reminds motorists to slow down and drive alert...
Ivey: Decade of environmental progress since Deepwater Horizon
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Monday, Governor Kay Ivey commemorated the passing of 10 years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico,...
Judson College announces new full scholarship
MARION, Ala. - Judson College has announced a new full scholarship opportunity for freshman and transfer students enrolling at Judson College in Fall 2020. The scholarship is made possible by a significant estate gift...
Obituary: Virginia Lee Heinl
Virginia Lee Heinl, of Gardendale passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at the age of 95. She was born in Cullman, AL Sept. 30, 1924 to John B. Gray, Sr. and Lilly Mae Stewart...
Obituary: Trinton Blake Ory
Trinton Blake Ory, 16, of Arley entered into rest Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Arley.
Trint was born Dec. 1, 2003 in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a sophomore at Meek High School, where he was...
Wallace State’s Student Services Division transitions to Virtual Student Services
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Student Services Division has transitioned to a virtual platform for students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Student Services allows students to interact and directly connect to enrollment and...
Agriplex update: programming paused, drive-up farmers’ market in full swing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex normally has a bounty of programs for children and adults to enjoy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, that schedule has been disrupted. The Tribune spoke with...
Cullman man dies following numerous reports of reckless driving, crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man died Saturday night following a wreck after numerous reports of reckless driving. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Martin Heath Stallings, 41, of Cullman.
“At around...
Op-Ed: Medicaid expansion would fix the hole in the roof of Alabama’s health care...
It may not have sounded like it on the surface, but Gov. Kay Ivey recently made one of her most encouraging comments yet about Medicaid expansion. “It would be irresponsible,” Ivey told reporters Tuesday,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937
From the Files of 1937:
County Board of Education: R.E. Moore, Superintendent; Doctor J.G. Daves, President; T.F. Gladney, Vice- President; Judge Tankersley; A. Pinkerton and Charles Gorham.
City Board of Education: R.P. Johnston, Superintendent; M.L. Robertson,...
Funny Things from Yesterday: A hungry boy
In the last article I wrote about our little great-grandson Alder. I told of some of his natural abilities. Besides his abilities as a swift runner and expert climber, he is a thinker. He...
Upcoming virtual field trips to feature honeybees, catfish
Alabama farmers will keep their Virtual Field Trips buzzing with an upcoming tour of Auburn University’s Bee Lab. The Virtual Field Trips are offered through Facebook Live on the Alabama Farmers Federation Facebook page...
Obituary: Rodger Campbell
Mr. Rodger Campbell, 68, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He was born Sept. 3, 1951 to Thurman and Hellen Campbell. He was a dedicated and loving Jehovah’s Witness.
Mr. Campbell was preceded...
Obituary: Mary Louise Moody
Graveside services for Mary Louise Moody, 84, of Birmingham will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Moody passed away Friday,...
Obituary: Brenda Harris
Brenda Harris, 63, of Cullman entered into the arms of our loving Father Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born Oct. 27, 1956 in Cullman County to Leon and June Harris.
Brenda was a very...
COVID beats: pandemic playlists, part 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Stay at Home order continues on and people are missing their friends and trying to keep themselves entertained. Music is one of those wonderful things that has the power to...
Cullman County Parks and Rec: ‘We want to wait until people feel comfortable getting...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many community events, parties, weddings and other gatherings to be put on hold. The county’s parks are often the location for these activities and what generates...
‘Music education is alive and well!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Everyone knows students’ courses of study have been drastically impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some wonder and some forget about the electives- things like fine arts. The Tribune spoke...
Vinemont man dies in motel room fire in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Vinemont man was found deceased in a motel room early Thursday morning in Cullman after Cullman Fire Rescue responded to a fire in the victim's room.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L....
Bringing out the Best: Hanceville Middle School student making masks for medical professionals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Cooper, a 12-year-old Hanceville Middle School seventh grader, was already sewing when the pandemic began, so she had the skills necessary to offer her own response to COVID-19. Since late...
Rock the South donates $6.5K to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South (RTS) on Friday presented a $6,500 donation to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) to help with COVID-19 relief. RTS Director of Partnerships Casey Jones made the presentation to...
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Samuel "Cee" Etta Speer Carter, 91 of Double Springs passed away on March 5, 2019 in Jasper.
She was born on May 14, 1927 in...
