Pet of the Week: Charlene is looking for her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Charlene is a 1-year-old hound mix. She’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet with what Ruttkay describes...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville tops Vinemont at home; Cleghorn’s shutout lifts West Point over Russellville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to take on Hanceville Tuesday night, and the Bulldogs were able to collect an important 10-5 area win at home. Mark Dyer got the start and the...
Annual Safe Kids Expo this Saturday, April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Safe Kids Expo will be this Saturday, April 13 at Sportsman Lake Park.
Blakely Hopper of Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center shared, “Our annual SAFE KIDS Expo is coming up...
Obituary: Vada Scott Brown
Vada Scott Brown, 83, of Bear Creek, Alabama entered in rest on April 8, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Brown was born on May 20, 1935 in Double Springs, Alabama....
Obituary: Georgia Etta Willcutt-Gardener
Georgia Etta Willcutt Gardener, 65, of Haleyville, slipped out of her family’s arms straight into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham.
She was born on April...
Obituary: Robert C. Durand
Visitation by friends for Mr. Robert Durand, 78, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Durand was a former educator and is survived by his...
Obituary: Mavis Ann Owens
Funeral services for Mavis Ann Owens, 71, of Cullman will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tommy Graves officiating, with burial in Cullman City Cemetery....
Math whiz: West Point’s Lily Whitesell undefeated in 7 years of math competitions
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School senior Lily Whitesell will graduate next month with a highly unlikely record to her credit: seven consecutive first-place finishes at the Cullman County Math Tournament. In...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Cullman Commission honors state champion Lady Eagles
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 2A State Champion Cold Springs Lady Eagles basketball team was honored Tuesday morning by the Cullman County Commission. Wearing their royal blue state champion T-shirts, the young women, along...
Wallace State’s Dr. Vicki Karolewics presented Shirley B. Gordon Award
ORLANDO, Fla. - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College, with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2019, at the Society’s...
Vinemont celebrates history
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary celebrated the town’s history Saturday in conjunction with the ongoing Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration. Chosen as one of the Bicentennial schools, Vinemont Elementary has focused on Vinemont history throughout...
Ms. Senior Cullman County pageant this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Ms. Senior Cullman County pageant will take place this Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Ten beautiful ladies will compete...
Remember them: In Alabama, 25 children died as a result of child abuse in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At noon this Thursday, April 11, United Way agency Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) will hold its annual prayer walk to promote awareness and prevention of child abuse in Cullman County....
Cullman High’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre on Monday morning opened a series of in-school performances of its spring production “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” leading up to public performances starting this Thursday.
The...
Work zone crashes up in Alabama
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 (ALDOT) reminds motorists to slow down and stay...
Obituary: Bertis Posey White
Bertis Posey White, 48, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 6, 1971 to Roderick "Rod" Nolen and Shelby Jean Shelton White.
Mr. White is...
Obituary: John Oakes
Mr. John Oakes, 96, of Cullman passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Obituary: Paul Smith
Mr. Paul Smith, 89, of Cullman are Friday, April 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with burial in Simcoe Community Cemetery. Visitation on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Venice Ray Fowler
Funeral services for Venice Ray Fowler, 88, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Duck River Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Betty Smith
Funeral services for Betty Smith, 84, of Cullman are Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Pastor Fred and Janice Rivers officiating, with burial in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation on...
Obituary: Mavis Ann Owens
Funeral services for Mavis Ann Owens, 71, of Cullman will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tommy Graves officiating, with burial in Cullman City Cemetery....
Obituary: LaDonna Pierce Hill
LaDonna Pierce Hill, 66, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2019 in Birmingham, AL. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 10 from 11 a.m. until 1...
Obituary: Melba Helen Brown
Melba Helen Brown, of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the age of 80.
She loved her cats and enjoyed working outside in her flower garden.
Melba was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Millard Eldrege Horton
Millard Eldrege Horton, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born March 28, 1938, in Cullman County, to Art and Gracie Scott Horton.
Mr. Horton loved to work on...
Obituary: Richard Calvin Lambert
Richard Calvin Lambert, 65, of Calera, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2019. He was born Feb. 27, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Lambert was the son of Calvin Coolidge and Clara Mae Baker...
Obituary: Laura Jean Wallace
Laura Jean Kinard Wallace, 70, of Haleyville passed away on April 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.
Jean was born on July 5, 1948 in Double Springs, Alabama. Jean was a member...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s men’s basketball’s Demarkus Lampley named NJCAA Division I 1st-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Demarkus Lampley carved out one of the most successful careers in Wallace State men’s basketball history and capped it Monday by being named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division...
Obituary: Flora Helen Couch
Funeral Services for Mrs. Flora Helen Couch, 90, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Her family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 a.m. prior to...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 4
unlawful possession...
(Updated)Authorities say missing 15-year-old girl from Vinemont has been found
Update: 4-9-19 9:50 a.m. The Cullman County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday morning that Sunni Hope has been found.
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is searching for 15-year-old Sunni Hope of Vinemont,...
Good Hope High Class of 1969 50-year reunion set for May 16
Good Hope High School’s Class of 1969 will hold its 50-year reunion on Thursday, May 16 from 5-8 p.m. in Belle Vue Hall at Stone Bridge Farms in Cullman.
For more information, contact Becky Barnard...
Fairview community enjoys 3rd annual Spring Fling
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club held its third annual Spring Fling at Randall Shedd Community Park Saturday. The event featured a car show, vendors, food and bounce houses for kids to enjoy,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936:
The beloved preacher, Reverend B.E. Fulmer is pastor at Ebenezer this year. School opened on Monday. Mr. Chaney and Misses Winn and Speegle are the teachers.
Miss Clyde Crider has...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Get an audience with the Duke of Merle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter is nearing capacity, so we’re sharing an extra Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
The “Duke of Merle” came to the...
Obituary: Phillip Batchelor
Phillip Arlin Batchelor, 51, of Double Springs, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Phillip was born on Dec. 13, 1967 in...
Obituary: H.J. “Bob” Waddell
H.J. “Bob” Waddell, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away April 5, 2019 at the age of 94.
He was born in Cullman, Alabama, May 16, 1924 to Cleve and Laura Parrish Waddell. He is preceded in...
Obituary: Cynthia “Cyndi” Witherington
Funeral services for Cynthia Witherington, age 57, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at First United Methodist Church with Todd Henderson officiating; burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Westminster Christian 13-4, Saturday scoring wrap-up
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
locking up a playoff spot with a 4-1 win over Ashville earlier this week, the
Aggies hosted Westminster Christian on Saturday and fell in a tough game, 13-4.
After a scoreless first inning,...
A special stop on our ’67-County Alabama Garden Party,’ where we discover a Lost...
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...
Big crowds make their way to 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival on sunny Saturday morning
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The gates opened for the 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday
morning and thousands made their way to St. Bernard Abbey for the arts and
crafts fair. Walking room was hard to come by within...
41 runners turn out for this year’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K Walk/Run
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sportsman Lake Park was the site of this year’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K Walk/Run and the weather conditions were perfect for the 41 runners in the field at this year’s...
‘We all want our students to succeed’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Two years ago, Fairview High School scored a 68 on the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)’s report card. The school took the score personally and sought redemption. It succeeded. When...
Vinemont store brings Amish goods to Cullman County
VINEMONT, Ala. – Located along U.S. Highway 31 in Vinemont, the freshly opened Amish Gallery brings a connection to the Amish community to Cullman.
A traditional Amish buggy parked out front catches the eye, and...
PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Warriors split area matchups against Hamilton, Friday scoring wrap-up
WEST POINT, Ala.
– Hamilton traveled to West Point Friday afternoon for a pair of area matchups with
the Warriors and after taking game one 5-2, West Point bounced back and won
game two 11-0 in five...
Evelyn Burrow Museum opens new exhibit, ‘Illuminations: Art that Makes the Spirit Soar’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces the opening of “Illuminations: Art that Makes the Spirit Soar.”
The collection features illuminated manuscripts and other works of devotion from the...
Obituary: Jerry Howard Golden
Visitation for Jerry Howard Golden, age 74, of Cullman, will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Middle, Vinemont Elementary win 2019 Alabama State Championships, full individual results
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Vinemont Elementary and Vinemont Middle School collected even more hardware to add to their 2019 haul Friday afternoon when they captured this year’s National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama...
Community Calendar: April 6-7
Here are several events happening around the Cullman area Saturday and Sunday.
Cullman County Republican Party Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Bradley Byrne- Saturday, April 6
The Cullman County Republican Party hosts monthly meetings on the...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or...
PREP SOFTBALL: 2019 Cullman County Softball Tournament gets underway next week
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 2019 Cullman County Softball Tournament will be here Monday and day one will be packed with interesting matchups. The double elimination tournament will be held at Holly Pond and...
Cullman County’s Antone honored during Alabama Farm-City Awards
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Eighteen outstanding students were honored for channeling “200 Years of Alabama Agriculture” into posters, essays and videos during the Alabama Farm-City Awards Luncheon April 4 in Birmingham.
The theme connected kindergarten-12th graders...
PREP GOLF: Lady Aggies finish as runners-up at Fairview Spring Classic
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The seventh annual Fairview Spring Classic was held at Chesley Oaks Golf Course Thursday and the Lady Aggies finished tied for second after shooting a 252. Russellville posted a 252 as...
Brown crowned Miss Enhancer, Hanceville Fair Queen Representative
Hanceville High School recently crowned Josey Brown Miss Enhancer as well as Hanceville High School Fair Queen Representative.
Brown is the daughter of Todd and Monica Brown.
Jacobs proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs this week officially proclaimed the month of April 2019 “Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from...
Thank You, VISTAs! AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers recognized
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and Wallace State Community College celebrated National Service Recognition Day this week by providing lunch for all of the VISTAs at work in our community.
AmeriCorps VISTA, or...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman knocks off Decatur at home 6-3, Thursday scoring wrap-up
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats hosted Decatur for a rainy area matchup on Thursday and Cullman was able to pull away with a 6-3 win.
Abby Branham scored three
goals and collected an assist...
Obituary: Zachary Tyler Troy Baugh
Zachary Tyler Troy Baugh ,16, of Guntersville, AL passed from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Clear...
Obituary: Mary Pearl Adams
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Mary Pearl Adams, 75, of Cullman, Alabama are Saturday April 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Coal City Cemetery in Jasper, Alabama. The family will have a viewing on...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats fall to Decatur in the rain
CULLMAN, Ala. - The last meeting between Decatur and Cullman ended in a 7-2 home victory for the Lady Red Raiders on Tuesday and Thursday was no different as the Lady Bearcats wound up...
(Updated) Cullman Farm-City Committee named best in state for 7th year in a row
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee on Thursday was named the best in the state for the seventh straight year. The committee received the Overall Best Farm-City Committee Award during the Alabama...
(Update) Coroner releases name of victim in Thursday morning wreck
WEST POINT, Ala. - A Lawrence County man was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle wreck along Alabama Highway 157 in West Point.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Timothy Dennis...
Aderholt introduces bill to raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21, implement...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Thursday released the following statement in regard to the introduction of his bill, Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens (SCOTT Act), to raise the minimum age...
Gov. Ivey kicks off yearlong Alabama Counts 2020 census initiative
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – More than 200 mayors, county commissioners, legislators and other community leaders from across Alabama joined Governor Kay Ivey today to kick off the Alabama Counts outreach initiative aimed at maximum participation...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 1
domestic violence,...
Man killed in single-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 157
Updated 4-4-19 3:28 p.m.
WEST POINT, Ala. - A Lawrence County man was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle wreck along Alabama Highway 157 in West Point.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 13 softball and tennis teams notch conference wins; women’s golf finishes...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s 13th-ranked softball team hits the road for Marion Military Institute today after sweeping rival Shelton State at Bobby McCracken Stadium on Tuesday, winning 7-4 and 8-0.
The Lions have...
A complex issue: Proposed sports complex draws fire; superintendent says right now all half-cent...
"The project has not been shelved. The schedule for the sports complex has not changed because there never has been a schedule. It is a dream project that I hope to see come to...
PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Fairview secures playoff spot with win over Ashville, Wednesday scoring wrap-up
FAIRVIEW, Ala.
– The Aggies hosted Ashville for a pair of area matchups Wednesday and with
their 4-1 win in game one, Fairview secured the series victory over the
Bulldogs. Jarrett Miller tossed a complete game for...
Obituary: Isaac Lehmann
A Mass of Christian Burial for Isaac Jerome Lehmann, 1 year 11 months old, of Hanceville will be held on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with interment...
Obituary: Mildred Irene Vincent
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred Irene Vincent, 88, of Hanceville, Alabama are Friday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Garden City Cemetery. Reverends Dillon Calvert...
From Shane Barnette: Cullman County’s new half-cent sales tax for facilities and safety
UPDATE: "The project has not been shelved. The schedule for the sports complex has not changed because there never has been a schedule. It is a dream project that I hope to see come...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Cullman Christian School earns AdvancED accreditation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School has been granted accreditation through AdvancED.
Cullman Christian School received word, following a March 29 AdvancED Board Meeting, that the school earned its accreditation status through the agency. Serving...
Publix installs lending library at United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Publix Manager Brad Boshell and members of his crew on Tuesday celebrated Publix Serves Day, first grilling out at the Margaret Jean Jones Center, then installing a “Little Library” book...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Warriors top Danville at home 5-1
WEST POINT, Ala.
– The Lady Warriors improved to 5-5-1 Tuesday night with a 5-1 win over
Danville on their home field. West Point jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first half,
but Danville was...
PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: West Point comes back to beat Arab in 19-16 shootout, Tuesday scoring...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The
Lady Warriors hosted Arab Tuesday and after the Lady Knights built an early
lead, West Point came back to top them in a shootout. Arab scored three in the
top of the...
Obituary: Mary Louise Chestnut
Funeral Service for Mary Louise Chestnut, age 85, of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim Collier officiating; interment in at Brooklyn...
Obituary: Hulen Franklin Thomas
Funeral Service for Hulen Franklin Thomas, age 85, of Baileyton, will be at noon on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Tim Lipsey officiating; interment in Welcome Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Lew Ed Paden
Funeral service for Lew Ed Paden will be Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 10 a.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Dr. Edwin Hayes will officiate. Interment will be at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Holly Pond neutral on ‘Project X’; April 1 council notes
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night fielded questions about the Cullman County Board of Education’s “Project X,” the multi-use sports and event venue slated to be located in...
11-year-old student gives gift of love
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a special day for 11-year-old Cullman County Child Development Center student Blakeley Richards. After growing it out for two years, Richards had her hair cut Tuesday afternoon to be...
Cullman PALS accepting nominations for Beautification Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s chapter of People Against a Littered State (PALS) is taking nominations through April 30 for area businesses to be considered for its 2019 Beautification Awards. PALS recently took charge...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Nominate ‘Bama’s Best Peach Cobbler’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabamians peachy keen on contests can cobble together nominations for Bama’s Best Peach Cobbler in a Facebook competition through April 15.
Sponsored by the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA), Bama’s...
Colony unveils 5 Alabama Bicentennial murals
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony held a special Alabama Bicentennial celebration Saturday, unveiling five murals depicting the community’s history, churches and people. In a ceremony held at the town’s Educational Complex, guests...
Bikers Against Child Abuse teams up with Cullman Caring for Kids to promote child...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Monday began putting out blue ribbons to kick off Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the Cullman area. The nonprofit was joined by members...
Pet of the Week: Accustomed to love, Sam needs a 2nd chance at love
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared a heartbreaking story about this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Sam’s owner loved him but was simply unable to keep him. Forced...
Fairview 1st graders top donors in cereal drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - As a partner with Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), The Cullman Tribune is proud to announce that the Kids Caring for Kids cereal drive, sponsored by Citizens Bank and Trust, has...
Cullman Planning Commission: Rock the South conditional use permit approved; concerns raised over further...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Rock the South (RTS) to use its proposed new location at the intersection of County Roads...
Obituary: Willard Craig Knighten
Willard Craig Knighten of Vinemont passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 58.
Craig was a loving husband and father. He was the manager of the Automotive Department at Wal-Mart and...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Skinner
Funeral services for Jerry Wayne “Pops” Skinner, 72, of Vinemont are Thursday, April 4, 2019 at noon at Cullman Funeral Home, Reverend Steve Bryan and Reverend Larry Duke officiating, with interment in Blair Cemetery.
Visitation...
Obituary: Linda Ann Link
A memorial service for Linda Ann Link, 74, of Hanceville will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Gary Waddell officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Cold Springs walks it off against Holly Pond in 9 innings, Monday...
BREMEN, Ala. – It took nine innings to settle things between Cold Springs and Holly Pond on Monday and it was a Crimson Gann single that drove in the winning run and sealed the...
Baileyton adopts resolution opposing ‘Project X,’ CCBOE’s multi-use sports complex
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night adopted a resolution officially opposing the Cullman County Board of Education's (CCBOE) "Project X," the multi-use sports complex set to be built near Alabama...
Obituary: Roger Dale Shadix
Roger Dale Shadix, 66, of the Sardis community, entered into rest on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
Dale was born on July 3, 1952 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Billy Louis McRae
Billy Louis McRae, 87, of Double Springs passed away on March 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Billy was born on March 17, 1932 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. He joined the United...
Cullman Sheriff warns of phone scam targeting senior citizens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on Monday said it has received several reports of scammers calling from the 319 area code claiming to be with the Social Security Administration. The...
The orange rolls are safe! All Steak under new ownership, temporarily closed for renovation
CULLMAN, Ala. - When folks around Cullman heard that local landmark, The All Steak Restaurant, is under new ownership, one of the first questions asked was, “What about the orange rolls?” New proprietors, Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 1, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 28
domestic violence;...
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