New Cullman County history book uses Wallace State collection for research
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College's family and regional history collection helps people across the country, and some people in foreign lands, in researching their genealogy and local legacies. Several authors have used...
PREP FOOTBALL: 5 local squads preparing to host Friday night matchups
Five local squads are back home this week for their
Friday night matchups and all but one of them are taking on region foes. Meek,
Holly Pond, Addison and Cold Springs are gearing up for regional...
Cullman Regional to host 2nd annual Think Pink Luncheon Oct. 10 at Top of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Join Cullman Regional at the second annual Think Pink Women’s Health Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 10 at Top of the Town. Our guest speaker will give attendees a look inside her journey...
Leadership in action: Girl Scouts construct free library
WEST POINT, Ala. - Three young ladies from Girl Scout Troop 10288 recently completed their Silver Award Project and in doing so installed a Little Free Library in West Point. Abigail Roy, Gracie Williams...
Cullman native, human trafficking survivor addresses Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force met Wednesday and welcomed Cullman native Jordan Giddens, former finance director for Alabama Rep. Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville and current child trafficking care coordinator for...
Anna Lea Holcomb
Memorial
Service for Anna
Lea Holcomb, age 42, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept.
20, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Larry Guthery officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs....
City school board passes $33.15M FY2020 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board approved the system’s FY2020 budget Tuesday night. The $33.15 million total budget includes a general fund budget of $26.44 million. This year’s budget is an approximate...
BJCC reveals Protective Stadium full design plans
BIRMINGHAM - Designs for
Protective Stadium were presented to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) board of directors at this afternoon’s regularly scheduled BJCC board meeting. The presentation incorporated additional details of interior
and exterior...
Meeting a living legend: CATA precision machining students sit down with world record-holding machinist...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Precision machining students at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) last week were treated to a rare surprise and unique learning opportunity as Joe Hayden, a world record-holding machinist and lappist...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville and Vinemont gearing up for regional showdown, Aggies, Raiders, Warriors hitting...
We’re about midway through the regular season and records
are beginning to take shape for local teams across the county. The Hanceville
Bulldogs are gearing up to face another county rival and region foe in Vinemont,
West...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Macon 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...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
USDA resources available for farmers hurt by 2018, 2019 disasters
AUBURN, Ala. - Farmers and producers in 25 Alabama counties affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus...
Wallace State BIO 104 class participates in Fossil Atmospheres project for Smithsonian research
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn and her Biology 104 students participated in a Fossil Atmospheres project recently, sampling ginkgo leaves for a study spearheaded by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of...
‘I just want everyone to know that I love our police officers’
CULLMAN, Ala. – If you drive by Vincent Furniture in Cullman at night, you might notice a change in color. The lights were changed to blue in honor of police and first responders.
Store owner...
Obituary: Martha A. Holmes
Martha
A. Holmes passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. She was born
Wednesday, July 9, 1969.
To our Missy, you will be greatly missed by your Cullman
Health and Rehab family.
Obituary: Marion “Joe” Weathers
Marion Joseph “Joe” Weathers, 78, of Hattiesburg, passed away on September 15, 2019 at his home.
Services will be Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Purvis , followed by burial in Cherished Acres Cemetery.
Mr. Weathers was a member of the Elks Lodge for 45 years and he loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Vera Rosalie Weathers; his wife, Barbara Myers Weathers,a grandson, Lewis Cruse, three brothers, Billy McCombs, Dale McCombs, and Charles Weathers; and one sister, Delores Cofer.
He is survived by his daughter, Sherri (Paul) Cruse of Purvis, his two granddaughters, Amber Cruse of Ellisville, and Megan Sullivan of Sumrall, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Moore Funeral Home in Purvis.
Obituary: Gary Dean Parker
Funeral
Service for Gary
Dean Parker, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.
19, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Kevin Hamm and T.J. Millican
officiating, interment in Logan Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Amy Lachelle Drake
Amy
Drake of Cullman passed away Sept. 15, 2019 at the age of 42. She
was born in Cullman, October 21, 1976 to Lydon and Vikki Jordan Scroggins. Amy
Drake lived a life out loud. Her love...
Obituary: Willie Jewell Roper
It
is with great sadness that the family of Willie
Jewell Roper, announce her passing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Ms.
Roper loved writing poetry and had won several awards with her poems. She
enjoyed working in her...
Obituary: Javan Willis Freeman
Javan
Willis Freeman age 87 of Cullman, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. He is
survived by his wife, Freda Marie Freeman; daughter, Diane Foust; sons: Michael
Freeman (Susan) and John Freeman; brothers: Roland Freeman (Ann) and Hershell
Freeman;...
Obituary: James J. Peak, Jr.
James J. Peak,
Jr., 93, of Double Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept.
13, 2019.
James was born on May 21, 1926 in Winston County, Alabama.
As James was the youngest of 16 children, he...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16-17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16-17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ
= grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman
County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept.
12
harassment; CR 656theft of property; CR...
Obituary: James J. Peak, Jr.
James J. Peak,
Jr., 93, of Double Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept.
13, 2019.
James was born on May 21, 1926 in Winston County, Alabama.
As James was the youngest of 16 children, he...
Obituary: Halbert Wayne Ray
Halbert
Wayne Ray,
passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at his home in Cullman, AL. at the age of
87. Wayne was born on May 29, 1932 to Monroe and Thelma Dean Ray in Cullman,
AL. He...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders split tri-match with Hanceville, Susan Moore
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –
Good Hope and Susan Moore made the trip to Hanceville High School Tuesday afternoon
for a tri-match with the Lady Bulldogs and the day got started with an area
showdown between Susan Moore and...
Pet of the Week: You’ll love this Lass!
CULLMAN, Ala.
- The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces the Cullman
Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lass was surrendered by an owner who is no longer able
to take proper care of her, so she is...
Governor awards grants to assist immigrant victims of domestic violence, abuse
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov.
Kay Ivey has awarded $1.1 million in grants to support a nonprofit agency that
provides aid tailored specifically for victims of domestic violence from other
countries who now live in Alabama.
The grant funds...
Governor Ivey issues statement following death of Tuscaloosa Police Officer Dornell Cousette
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the following statement regarding the
incident in Tuscaloosa Monday evening, which fatally wounded Dornell Cousette,
a 13-year veteran of the Tuscaloosa Police Department.
“Monday evening, I was devastated...
Grace Place presentation to CCAVFD
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- Jay Jones, President of Grace Place Board of Directors, presented the
Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments with ways to
effectively communicate with dementia sufferers in difficult circumstances at
their September 12 meeting.
Jones...
Always remembered, never forgotten
VINEMONT, Ala. - A very special event for a very special person took place in Vinemont Saturday. The Vinemont Eagles Youth Football Association retired the late Christian Hart's no. 5 jersey before Saturday’s youth...
Garden City town votes on payroll projections, changes water rates
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City town council had
a light agenda but voted on several important items at its September meeting
Monday night. Mayor Tim Eskew brought it to the council’s attention that the
town...
Berlin Town Council passes 2020 budget, talks new municipal complex
BERLIN, Ala.
- The Berlin Town Council approved the town’s 2020 fiscal year budget at Monday
evening’s meeting. According to Mayor Patrick Bates, all revenue estimates
represent an amount at least 10% below 2019’s budget, while expenses...
West Point passes $312,000 budget for FY 2020
WEST POINT, Ala.-
The Town of West Point passed its budget for the FY2020 Monday night. The
$312,004 budget is very similar to last year’s budget according to Mayor Gerald
Schafer.
Schafer said, “The town of West point...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 16 Wallace State volleyball moves to 16-0 this season
HANCEVILLE, ALA. –
Wallace State’s 16th-ranked volleyball team is undefeated this
season, not losing a single set through 16 matches.
The Lions are 16-0 overall and 5-0 in Alabama
Community College Conference (ACCC) action after notching a...
Fire Danger Advisory issued for Alabama
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a
Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until
rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and persistent high
temperatures have combined to create a high probability of...
3 Vinemont residents charged after search yields meth, marijuana
VINEMONT, Ala. – Three Vinemont residents were arrested last Tuesday after The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Vinemont. Officers arrested James Tyler Hinman, 38, and Asia...
Cullman Regional now offering online appointment scheduling
CULLMAN,
Ala.
– Cullman Regional is proud to announce the addition of online appointment
scheduling to its services in order to make healthcare more accessible to its
patients. Patients are now able to schedule appointments with Cullman Regional
Medical...
Alabama State Bar to kick off Pro Bono Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Gov. Kay Ivey will sign a proclamation Monday, Sept. 16, declaring October
2019 “Pro Bono Month” in Alabama. The Alabama State Bar's annual celebration,
which officially kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 1, is a statewide...
Birmingham’s Moovmo receives approval to operate in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Moovmo, the Birmingham-based accessible ride share platform, has been granted approval by the Alabama Public Service Commission to operate throughout the state of Alabama. At its monthly meeting on Sept. 10,...
2nd annual Flourish of Cullman Putting F-O-R-E Independence a huge success
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- The 2nd Annual Flourish of Cullman Putting F-O-R-E Independence Golf
Tournament took place Saturday morning at Cross Creek Golf Course. Seven teams
of four had a great day on the links and all for...
Cullman Electric Cooperative holds 83rd annual meeting, announces no rate increase this year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) held
its 83rd annual meeting at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman Saturday
morning. One of the highlights was CEC President Tim Culpepper’s announcement
that rates will not increase this...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Warriors compete against field of ranked opponents at Eddie Preuitt Ford...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The
West Point Lady Warriors made the short trip to Hartselle for this year’s Eddie
Preuitt Ford Volleyball Tournament and they had a little trouble against a
strong field of ranked opponents. The Lady...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The family man
Several years ago, I had the honor and pleasure of serving on the
city council of our fine city of Cullman.
On one of my trips to Washington D.C. with the Cullman delegation
to the National League...
UPDATE: Cullman woman identified as victim in Sunday morning crash
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A single vehicle accident resulted in one death around 2 a.m. Sunday morning near the intersection of County Road 1545 and Alabama Highway 69. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified Amy...
Cullman Regional now offering newest technology in total knee & hip replacement with Stryker’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is the first hospital in central Alabama to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee and total hip replacements with its Mako System. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Coosa 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 week. Each county will...
Cullman County Youth Football week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - The youth football
season has now reached the halfway mark and the games start getting very
important for not only playoff seeding, but to also see which teams will make
the playoffs for each...
‘We want everyone to come and spend the day with us’ – St. Bernard...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– St. Bernard’s Prep School was filled with the soul, crafts and good foods for
the afternoon. Crafts and vendors, both local and from afar, filled the campus
with goods to buy. The first day...
CCBOE reveals 2020-22 Capital Plan, September personnel considerations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education
(CCBOE) this week released its plan for capital improvements during fiscal
years 2020 through 2022, which was approved without release of details at the CCBOE’s
last meeting.
The listed...
Latest health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the latest health scores
reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) for food
establishments in Cullman County.
Establishment Name: ALL STEAK RESTAURANT
Address: 323 3rd Ave SE
City: CULLMAN
Zip Code: 35055
Score: 95
Smoke...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Holly Pond’s Chambers wins at Fairview Invitational; full local results
FAIRVIEW, Ala. –
We’re getting into the thick of the 2019 cross country season as several local
teams made their way to Fairview for this year’s Fairview Invitational. It was
yet another good day for Holly Pond’s...
Jacobs proclaims Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week in city of Cullman
“The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.” Those are words attributed to James Madison, known as the “Father of...
Formerly missing Cullman man now facing identity theft, forgery charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Steven Smith, Jr., who was the subject of a missing person case in April and May of this year (www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/16/missing-cullman-man-found-alive-in-texas-circumstances-unclear/), on Aug. 30 was arrested by the Alabama Law Enforcement...
A nod to Cullman’s past: Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant opens downtown
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday, Sept. 17. Located next door to A Touch of German at 216 First Ave. SE, Cullman, the new restaurant is...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers fall at Hubbertville, 48-24
ELDRIDGE, Ala. – After suffering a tough loss at home against South Lamar a week ago, the Meek Tigers looked to regroup and bounce back this week at Hubbertville, but the home-standing Lions had...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison comes up just short at Red Bay
RED BAY, Ala. - In an important region game, two fine football teams met in Red Bay Friday night to decide who would get a leg up on the region championship. Addison came in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview collects 24-19 win over St. John Paul II
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After Fairview scored 62 points last week against DAR, Aggie fans returned to the home atmosphere of Dafford Smith Stadium wondering if an offensive explosion was on tap again. There weren’t...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope handles Tanner 42-27 on the road
TANNER, Ala. – The (3-0) Good Hope Raiders traveled to Tanner (0-3) Friday night with a chance to keep their undefeated record while the Rattlers were looking to get their first victory of the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region matchup with Midfield, 42-30
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off region play Friday night when they hosted the Midfield Patriots, and despite a strong push in the second half, the Eagles fell at home 42-30.
Despite the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Running game propels Holly Pond to 36-20 win over Hanceville
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Hanceville and Holly Pond faced off in a huge region game on Friday night and The Broncos' running game was the difference in the game. Levi Boatright and Kyler Chaney...
Obituary: Bobby Glenn Staples
Funeral services for Bobby Glenn Staples, 80, will be Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shane Wheeler and Bro. Ed Phillips officiating and Peck Funeral Home...
Obituary: Margaret Louise Cofer
Funeral services for Margaret Louise Cofer, 82, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Logan Baptist Church. She will lie in state from 1-2 p.m. prior to service. Anthony...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs blasts Sumiton Christian on the road, 50-12
SUMITON, Ala. – After edging Southeastern 34-33 a week ago to collect a big region win, the Cold Springs Eagles hit the road Friday night to face another region foe. This week, it was...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point dominates Lawrence County, 42-14, in home opener
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were at home for the first time this season Friday night and they welcomed in the Lawrence County Red Devils for a regional showdown.
Whitt Laney got...
Obituary: Charles Allan Dunn
Memorial arrangements for Mr. Charles Allan Dunn are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Dunn was born Jan. 6, 1947 to the late Offie Sherman and Marilyn Wright Dunn; he passed away at Huntsville Hospital Thursday,...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Bristol’s ready to play!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a few extra guests right now, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bristol is a husky/border collie mix who...
Complacency often leads to treestand, firearms accidents
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources:
The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s Hunter Education Program wants to teach old hunters new safety tricks. Actually, these are not new safety tricks,...
New absentee voting option available for permanently disabled Alabama voters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Act 2019-359, which went into effect Sept. 1, 2019 allows permanently disabled voters to apply for a disabled voter absentee ballot. The application is required to be signed and notarized...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Collin Dimitroff named new Wallace State Men’s Basketball Coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –
Former Wallace State men’s basketball assistant Collin Dimitroff has been named
the program’s new head coach, as announced by Wallace State President Dr. Vicki
Karolewics this week.
President Karolewics said, “Our sophomore players
assisted me...
Community Happenings: Sept. 13-15
Here are some events going on around Cullman this weekend.
Friday, Sept. 13
2nd Fridays - September 13
5-10 p.m. at the Festhalle and Depot Park
The last 2nd Fridays of 2019 is right around the corner, and...
Dodge City sets date for bridge project bids
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to move its October meeting back one week from Oct. 10 to Oct. 3, when the Town will open bids for the...
PREP SWIMMING: Cullman boys, girls place 2nd at home meet
CULLMAN, Ala. –
The Cullman High School Swim Team was back home at the Cullman Wellness and
Aquatic Center Thursday to host Arab, Guntersville and Westminster Christian
for their second meet of the season. The Bearcat boys’...
CCSO hiring detention deputies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is now accepting applications for detention deputies.
A detention deputy candidate may be required to complete an agility test.
Apply now at the link below to ensure...
Birmingham Fastener to expand, create 30 new jobs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night talked budgets and announced a major expansion at Birmingham Fastener. While there was no vote on the proposed $4.2 million city budget, action was taken...
Vinemont man arrested in Morgan County on child sex abuse charge
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Vinemont resident Mykl Shane Hardin, 49, was arrested by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office at a home in Hartselle Sunday on the charge of sexual abuse of a child under 12...
Hanceville 2nd graders recognized by city council
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students Colton Hunter and Kason Hitt were recognized Thursday by the Hanceville City Council and Mayor Kenneth Nail. The two boys went above and beyond to help other students at Hanceville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats smother Columbia 48-0 on the road
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman
made the trip to Milton Frank Stadium Thursday night for a regional showdown
against Columbia and the Bearcats left with a 48-0 win over the Eagles and their
second region win of the...
‘We do it as a gift to the community’: Haynes Farms in Simcoe plants...
SIMCOE, Ala. - Sunflowers, also known as the “happy” flowers, have a knack for sparking joy and creating smiles. That is what the Haynes family hopes the fields of sunflowers they planted along Alabama...
Obituary: Freda Brown
Freda Harris Brown was born Aug. 8, 1934 and passed away Sept. 12, 2019.
Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 15 from 1-2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be at...
Obituary: Dewitt D. Bates
Funeral services for Mr. Dewitt D. Bates, 82, of Cullman, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Bethsadia Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery, with Rev. Sam...
Obituary: Kristopher J. Karlberg
Memorial services for Mr. Kristopher J. Karlberg, 58, of Falkville are incomplete at this time.
Kristopher was born July 16, 1961 and passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.
Obituary: Larry William Bolzle
Funeral services for Larry William Bolzle, 72, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ed Higdon officiating; burial at Antioch Baptist.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs, Eagles, Raiders hitting the road; Warriors and Aggies hosting region...
With three games under the belt of most local teams,
the playoff contenders are starting to separate themselves and that will only
continue as we dive deeper into region play. Addison, Cold Springs, Fairview
and Good Hope...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsSept. 9
theft of property;...
Ivey announces report ranks Alabama no. 1 for jobs from foreign investment in 2018
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that a highly respected survey of international corporate investment decisions from experts at IBM Services names Alabama as the top U.S. state for job creation...
Wallace State’s Evelyn Burrow Museum to host ‘Thomas D. Mangelsen- A Life in the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Forty notable photographs by Thomas D. Mangelsen, photographs which the renowned photographer himself refers to as his legacy photographs, have been personally selected by Mangelsen for a retrospective traveling museum exhibition...
Meet Oktoberfest 2019 Burgermeister Steve Moore
CULLMAN, Ala. - Being Burgermeister of Cullman’s Oktoberfest celebration can be a hectic duty during the event, but Steve Moore, the city’s 2019 selection, may actually have to slow down a little to take...
Obituary: Lavoun (Von) Tidwell
Lavoun (Von) Tidwell, 83, of Bear Creek passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Von was born Oct. 13, 1935 in Marion County Alabama. He graduated from Phillips...
Obituary: Barbara Gene Wisdom
Memorial services for Barbara Gene Wisdom, 89, of Hanceville will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 starting at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1730 Eva Road, Cullman, Alabama 35055. Family will...
In memory of Laura: Pre-sales needed for new GYN cancer awareness car tag in...
Laura Crandall Brown was just 25 years old when she passed away from ovarian cancer. Now, the foundation she helped start with her father, Jim Crandall, is trying to raise awareness and funds for...
Cash Express delivers special cakes to first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cash Express in Hanceville delivered cakes to area first responders Wednesday, the 18th anniversary of Sept. 11. Deliveries were made to fire stations in Cullman and Hanceville, Cullman EMS, the Cullman...
More than 150 robotic surgeries performed at Cullman Regional in a year
CULLMAN, Ala. - In August 2018, Cullman Regional debuted its da Vinci Xi Surgical System with the goal of improving the community’s access to minimally-invasive surgery. Now, a little more than a year later,...
WSCC Athletics: Goodwin finishes All-Tournament in Dan York Memorial Tournament; volleyball, cross country updates
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
-- Wallace State’s men’s golf program takes pride in hosting the first
tournament of each fall season.
This week’s Dan York Memorial Tournament at Musgrove
Country Club in Jasper carried additional meaning for the Lions....
Letter to the Editor: 9/11 – My story: What I saw firsthand with President...
September 11, 2001 – Sarasota, Florida: It was a beautiful day as I stepped out of a bungalow at a tennis resort where President Bush and his traveling team, including Secretary of Education Rod...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 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...
(Updated) Hartselle armed robbery suspect captured
HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Hartselle Police Department responded to a robbery at Kroger in Hartselle earlier today, roughly 10:48 a.m.
“We have received a BOLO for a new model red Hyundia and/or African American male,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond, Hanceville preparing to renew county rivalry; Bearcats, Eagles, Tigers facing...
With three weeks of high school football in the books,
we’re starting to get into the thick of region play and seeing potential
playoff teams take shape while others are in danger of falling out of
postseason...
Stepping out on faith: Desperation Church moving into civic center
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Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week and will return to...
