PREP FOOTBALL: J.B. Pennington spoils homecoming for Broncos

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – Friday night was homecoming for the Holly Pond Broncos and they faced off against the Tigers of J.B. Pennington. In the end, Pennington was too much for Holly Pond. The Broncos, wearing...

PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors edge Dora in 28-21 thriller

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DORA, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were coming off a tough, 42-7 loss at home against top-ranked Jasper last week when they arrived in Dora Friday night looking to bounce back with a...

Obituary: Kenneth Wayne Shugart

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Kenneth Wayne Shugart, 69, of Haleyville entered into rest Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Shugart was born Oct. 1, 1950 in Tucson, Arizona. He was a member of the U.S. Army for four years and...

Obituary: Celia “Honey” Moyers Hubbard

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Celia “Honey” Moyers Hubbard, 88, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at Cullman Regional. She is survived by her children: Don (Judie) Hubbard, Denise (Dale) Wilson, Lisa (John) Cook, Lauren Mitchell Pope, Stacey (Edward) Beshears, Stephanie (Dave) Collins...

Obituary: Vanessa Ann Sims-Nichols

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Funeral services for Vanessa Ann Sims-Nichols, 35, of Bremen will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ned Densby and Benny Shipp officiating; interment in Corinth Church of Christ...

PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers drop region matchup against Pickens County

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ARLEY, Ala. – After dropping last week’s matchup on the road against Brilliant, Meek returned home Friday night to host the Tornadoes of Pickens County. The Tigers were hoping to bounce back after falling...

Siddalee Drake crowned 2019 Teen Miss Fair Princess

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Twelve young girls participated in the 2019 Teen Miss Fair Princess Pageant Thursday night.   Siddalee Drake, 13, daughter of Jimmy Drake and the late Amy Drake, was crowned 2019 Teen Miss...

Isabella Grace Jones crowned 2019 Junior Miss Fair Princess

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Fourteen young girls participated in the 2019 Cullman County Fair Junior Miss Fair Princess Pageant Thursday evening. Isabella Grace Jones, 10, daughter of Tony and Tina Jones, was crowned 2019 Cullman County...

Cullman man charged with transmitting obscene material to child

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested this week, charged with transmitting obscene material to a child.  Randall Kirk Means, 32, was arrested Monday, Oct. 7 by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). CCSO investigators...

Cullman Regional to open Urgent Care Center, Imaging Center & Specialty Clinic in Hartselle

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Friday announced it will soon break ground on a new multi-use health care facility in Hartselle, Alabama. The facility will include an urgent care center, outpatient imaging center...

Cullman Regional’s 5th annual Trunk or Treat set for Oct. 24

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional is excited to announce it will host its fifth annual Trunk or Treat event Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. on the Cullman Regional campus. Main features of this...

‘The purest form of love’

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since 2018, Victoria's Hope has served low-income families and disaster victims of Cullman County by offering assistance with clothing and household goods and necessities. A year later, Founder April German opened...

Hanceville 3rd grader launches ‘Safety First’ campaign

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Aistin Gable is a little boy with an enormous heart who enjoys helping others but shies away from the spotlight. The Hanceville third grader spent time Monday during his fall break...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 11, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 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 reported. Cullman Police Department Incidents Oct. 9 third-degree criminal mischief,...

‘I’m just very proud of these kids’

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville High School Leo Club hosted a blood drive at the school Thursday, seeing a huge response. At midday, Leo Club sponsor Tina Weldon was excited about the turnout. “The blood drive...

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne speaks at Wallace State

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College welcomed U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama Thursday morning, the second of two meetings the college hosted in order for constituents to meet and ask questions of members...

Cullman Regional hosts 2nd annual Think Pink Luncheon

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville native Renee Quick shared her inspirational story of battling breast cancer as the keynote speaker at this year’s Think Pink Luncheon Thursday. This is the second year Cullman Regional has...

Hanceville talks festivals, new local historical book

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council had a short agenda Thursday night. With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town and Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Sawyer leading the meeting, the council discussed a few final...

PREP FOOTBALL: 2nd-ranked Trojans handle Bearcats 45-0

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MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – Thursday night was a tough one for the Cullman Bearcats. The black and gold traveled to Muscle Shoals to take on the second-ranked Trojans and were sent home with a 45-0 loss at...

Obituary: James Lewis Parker

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Funeral services for James Lewis “J.L.” Parker will be Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Revival Center, with Pastor Jeremy Wilbanks, Bishop Greg Wilbanks and Rev. Jim Hampton officiating, and interment in...

CCBOE to county commission: Put 1-cent sales tax on March ballot

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Updated 10-10-19 8 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday night passed a resolution to request that the Cullman County Commission set an election in March 2020 to permit...

No. 16 Wallace State volleyball notches 30th win of season; Women’s golf finishes runner-up...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s 16th-ranked volleyball team notched its 30th victory of the season at Bevill State on Wednesday night, sweeping the conference match (25-8, 25-18, 25-4). Wallace State has compiled an impressive 30-1...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison, Cold Springs, West Point, Good Hope hitting the road for region...

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With over half of the regular season in the books this football season, its time to start thinking about the postseason and we have several local teams still very much in the playoff hunt. Addison will...

Inaugural Garden City Music Festival this Saturday

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GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Garden City Park will be filled with music and festivities all day this Saturday, Oct. 12, when the inaugural Garden City Music Festival takes place from 10 a.m. until 7...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 10, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Oct. 7 domestic violence; CR 520domestic violence, trespassing; CR 792unlawful possession...

High heat, minimal moisture hurt yields, bottom line

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Zero. Zip. Zilch. That’s how much rain Terry Wyatt’s 500-acre cotton crop received in September. “Cotton likes hot weather, but you have to have some rain,” said Wyatt, whose non-irrigated cropland in Harpersville was in the...

Spelling Bee repeat!

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St. Bernard seventh grader Carter Daily took the Cullman County Fair Spelling Bee title for the second year Wednesday evening. A bee veteran, Daily reached the third round of this year’s 92nd Scripps National...

U.S. Supreme Court decisions advance 6 Alabama capital sentences, 2 for murders of police...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions on Monday not to review several Alabama death penalty cases, including two for the murders of police officers in Birmingham and...

Cool (senior) kids hit the fair

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area seniors took full advantage of the crisp fall weather as the fairgrounds opened Wednesday morning for Senior Day. They enjoyed the many exhibits, were delighted to ride the carousel...

Obituary: Lester Windfield Phillips

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Mr. Lester Windfield Phillips, 82, of Hanceville went home to be with the Lord Oct. 9, 2019 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born March 24, 1937 to Hardy and Martha Ball Phillips.  He was...

Happy 102nd birthday, Mr. Davis!

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Jimmie Davis celebrated his 102nd birthday Tuesday afternoon with a party at Westminster Assisted Living. Davis, the former mayor of Albany, Georgia, shared a few laughs with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs prior to being...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 9, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests reported. Cullman Police Department Incidents Oct. 7 harassment; person; Hwy....

PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles, Tigers, Aggies, Broncos hosting region foes; Bearcats traveling Thursday

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As we make our way through October and the end of the regular season approaches, playoff contenders have separated themselves from the rest of the pack and the remaining games will be critical to determine who will...

Latest health department scores

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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: 4-WAY Address: 4244 Co Rd 109 City: BREMEN Zip Code: 35033 Score: 92 Smoke...

Cullman Power Board gives back to the community with Powerfest

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Power Board (CPB) on Tuesday showed appreciation to the community with its annual “Powerfest” event, providing a free meal and door prizes for the public. CPB General Manager Mike Manning...

Emilee Beth Harbison crowned 2019 Cullman County Fair Queen

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Emilee Beth Harbison was crowned 2019 Cullman County Fair Queen in competition in the Coca-Cola Theatre at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Tuesday evening. With her title, Harbison will receive a $3,000...

Obituary: William “David” Snyder

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William David Snyder, age 57, of Arley passed away at his residence on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. David was born on March 1, 1962 in Decatur, Alabama. He was a graduate of Meek High School and he went...

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Guthery, Kerber lead Saints, Lady Saints to wins at Hay of...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several local squads were in action at the Fairview “Hay of a Run” meet Tuesday afternoon but it was St. Bernard that left with the most hardware. The Saints finished 22 points ahead of...

Cullman Brewers Guild to host ‘Pints for Joe- An ALS Fundraiser’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Brewers Guild will hold a special fundraiser Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5-9 p.m. at Goat Island Brewing for the guild’s vice president, Joe Pace, who was recently diagnosed with...

West Point native Eric Bennett wins national vocalist award

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SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - Southern Gospel group Triumphant Quartet, which has headlined the Good Samaritan Health Clinic fundraiser, the Caring for Cullman Concert, for several years, will return to town in two weeks with three...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 8, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Oct. 2 domestic violence; CR 504burglary; Hwy. 69 Ndomestic violence;...

Lily Reese Harris crowned 2019 Little Miss Fair Princess

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CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday evening, with the Cullman County Fair underway, 27 girls participated in the 2019 Little Miss Fair Princess Pageant. Lily Reese Harris, 9, daughter of Kent Harris and April Andrews, was...

Local students bring home ribbons in Premier Exhibitor Contest, livestock shows during Alabama National Fair

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - For hundreds of youth across Alabama, fall fair season means one thing- it’s livestock show time. That translates to family time for youth like Cole Eubanks of Cullman County, one of about...

Cullman County switching to automated sanitation service

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning announced the Cullman County Sanitation Department will begin using automated trucks next year.  The new program will consist of 11 automated trucks, two front loaders and...

Holly Pond Council gets update on sewer, plans for 2020 Census

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening got an update on planned repairs and renovations to the town’s sewer system, which currently suffers from leaks that introduce tremendous amounts...

Terry Shabel named new Good Hope councilman

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A new council member was seated and billboard restrictions were eased Monday night at the Good Hope City Council meeting. Terry Shabel was unanimously approved by the members of the council...

Obituary: Ada Rose Canida Barton

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Ada Rose Canida Barton, 97, of Theodore (formerly of Haleyville), entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Barton was born on Dec. 28, 1921 in Haleyville, Alabama.   Visitation will...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 7, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents No incidents reported.   ArrestsOct. 3Adkins,...

Yip yip hooray! Dogs strut their stuff at county fair

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tri-Green Arena at the Cullman County Fair was packed Sunday afternoon as dogs, along with their young handlers, took center stage for the much-anticipated Dog Show hosted by the Cullman...

Cullman City Council votes to surplus athletic field by Nesmith Park for city school...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council in a special called meeting Monday voted to surplus three small tracts of land which make up the football/soccer field north of West Elementary School and adjoining...

Phoenix’s performance makes “Joker” a must-see film; Griffin’s score 9/10

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“Joker” is an origin story for one of comic book lore’s most iconic villains directed by Todd Phillips and stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, a quiet, helpless, rundown citizen of Gotham City circa 1981. Arthur lives...

Alabama Counts! 2020 Census Grant applications due Friday

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is issuing a last call for projects to be considered for funding under the Alabama Counts 2020 Census Grant program. The deadline to submit an application is...

ADPH announces Mental Health Awareness Week

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. That is why...

Fair Queen dreams: pageant set for Oct. 8

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CULLMAN, Ala. - One contestant from each of Cullman County’s eight public high schools will vie for the coveted title of 2019 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen 2019 Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m....

Files from Yesteryear: 1937

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From the Files of 1937: Bernard Fromholdt died Thursday morning at the Cullman Hospital about 5 o’clock a.m. He was taken to the hospital on Wednesday morning after a sudden illness. He had been in...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Sumter County

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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...

Funny Things from Yesterday: The baptism

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Since I am Baptist, I like to occasionally tell of a funny incident that happened in a Baptist church. A preacher friend told me of a funny happening at a church he visited one...

Cullman County Youth Football week 7 scoring recap

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The youth football regular season is winding down and some teams from each division have either clinched playoff spots or were looking to get in the playoff race ain some huge games going on...

(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Pay a visit to China Grove!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a few extra canine friends right now, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: China Grove is a beagle mix...

Obituary: Geraldine “Jerri” McKissack Persall

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Geraldine “Jerri” McKissack Persall passed away Oct. 4, 2019 at the age of 77. She was born March 2, 1942 in Cullman, Alabama to Hubert and Tressie Wren McKissack. Jerri graduated from West Point High School...

Obituary: Dorothy Jean Rodgers Ballard

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Dorothy Jean Rodgers Ballard passed away Oct. 4, 2019 at the age of 57. She was born Oct. 2, 1962 in Hartselle, Alabama to Huey and Cleo Tunstill Rodgers. She is preceded in death by her...

(Updated) Body found in Smith Lake confirmed as Kelsey Starling, who disappeared July 4

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Updated 10-5-19 at 11:48 p.m. Statement from ALEA Marine Patrol Division/Northern District: The body of Kelsey Starling, the missing passenger from a two-vessel crash July 4 at Smith Lake, was recovered today, Oct.5. Search efforts had resumed...

McCaffrey, Kruger, Willoughby, Lewis top male, female Oktoberfest 5K, 10K finishers

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Area runners braved the heat Saturday morning for the 2019 Cullman Oktoberfest 5K and 10K runs. Below are the Top 10 finishers in each event, according to results provided by Oktoberfest. 5K...

(Update) FOUND SAFE: Aaron Wolford of West Point

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10-5-19, 3:30 p.m. UPDATE: Mr. Wolford has been found safe, according to the CCSO. CULLMAN, Ala. -A 29-year-old West Point man has been reported missing, according to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office. Aaron Wolford was...

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs wins small school title at Jesse Owens Classic; Saints,...

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OAKVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Jesse Owens Classic was held at Oakville Indian Mounds Park Saturday morning and the Cold Springs Eagles collected another big win at one of the biggest meets of the season. The Eagles...

Cullman Regional Foundation ‘Tailgate and Celebrate’ to benefit Cullman EMS

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Service Guild is excited to announce the Foundation’s Tailgate and Celebrate event, set for Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at Water Willow (1301 County Road 1476, Cullman,...

King of the Kitchen! 12-year-old Matthew Howell tops adult field for 2019 county fair...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Friday proclaimed Matthew Howell “King of the Kitchen” for the 2019 Cullman County Fair. Winning the fair competition is good enough on its own, but all...

PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Midfield at home 36-12

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After routing Curry on the road a week ago, the Bulldogs returned to Ray Talley Stadium Friday night for a regional showdown with Midfield. The Patriots managed to find the end...

PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies sprint past North Jackson 47-7

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Aggies entered the Friday night clash with the North Jackson Chiefs after an off week looking to make history by beating North Jackson for the first time ever and...

PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls at Locust Fork 48-18

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LOCUST FORK, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to face the Locust Fork Hornets Friday night. The Broncos received the opening kickoff and started at their own 28. With Kyler Chaney under center...

PREP FOOTBALL: Athens too much for Bearcats on the road

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ATHENS, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Athens to take on the Golden Eagles in a huge region game looking to grab a playoff spot, but Athens had other plans and pulled away...

Obituary: Arnold Brooks Webb Jr.

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Mr. Arnold Brooks Webb, Jr., 63, of Cullman.   Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Webb passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.  He was born May...

Obituary: Connie Sue Prince

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Funeral services for Mrs. Connie Sue Prince,  73, of Cullman will be held at 11 a.m. in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 with burial to follow at Duck Creek Cemetery. Connie was born Oct....

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison blasts Colbert County 44-12 to collect big region win

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ADDISON, Ala. - A large crowd gathered at A.G. Hicks stadium Friday night to watch the hometown Addison Bulldogs take on the Colbert County Indians in a huge region showdown. Addison came in with one...

Obituary: Frankie “Frank” Lee Smith

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Memorial services for Frankie "Frank" Lee Smith, 66, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 at Berlin Baptist Church with Rev. Bud Perkins officiating. Mr. Smith passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at Cullman...

PREP FOOTBALL: Fultondale comes from behind to defeat Vinemont 36-22

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FULTONDALE, Ala. - Vinemont traveled to Fultondale in what turned out to be a tale of two halves for the Eagles that saw Fultondale come away with a 36-22 homecoming victory. Vinemont got the ball...

PREP FOOTBALL: Jasper knocks off West Point at home 42-7

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WEST POINT, Ala. – Friday night was homecoming for the West Point Warriors but unfortunately for the fans in attendance, there wasn’t a lot to cheer about outside of the halftime festivities. Jasper scored...

PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops region matchup at Brilliant 30-6

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BRILLIANT, Ala. – After suffering a tough loss on the road at Sumiton Christian a week ago, the Tigers were back on the road this week to take on Brilliant and try to pick...

PREP FOOTBALL: Northside hands Good Hope 1st loss of season

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Arguably the biggest game of the week in Cullman County was happening in Good Hope between the fourth-ranked Raiders and eighth-ranked Northside Rams, and after a tight first half, the...

Saturday in Cullman: Oktoberfest, County Fair, a haunting and more!

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Cullman Oktoberfest Activities 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Farmers Market at the Festhalle 8 a.m. Oktoberfest 5K & 10K Run 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Arts & Crafts Show at Depot Park 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Children's Activities at the Cullman County Museum...

CCCDC presents $12K grant to North Alabama Agriplex

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CULLMAN, Ala. - At its September meeting, the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) approved nine grants, totaling more than $100,000. One recipient, the North Alabama Agriplex, was granted $12,000 for its Food for...

Saint Bernard Preparatory School honors senior class

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CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a beautiful day at St. Bernard as students from the middle and high schools joined together in the Abbey Church to honor the Class of 2020 for the annual...

2nd annual Think Pink Luncheon set for Oct. 10th

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Join Cullman Regional at the second annual Think Pink Women’s Health Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Top of the Town in downtown Cullman. The luncheon will feature Wallace...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 4, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 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 reported. Cullman Police Department Incidents Oct. 3 third-degree burglary, fourth-degree...

Labor of love: caring for strays at the Hanceville kennel

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On a hot Wednesday afternoon, Hanceville City Clerk Tania Wilcox spent her lunch break visiting with and taking care of a handsome black and white lab mix who was found as...

Tiny Miss and Petite Miss Fair Princesses crowned

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Cullman County Fair pageants got underway Thursday evening, with the youngest of this year’s princesses taking to the stage in the Coca-Cola Theatre first as the Tiny Miss and...

Seniors beat the heat at Oktoberfest Senior Day

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Festhalle was the place to be Thursday as area seniors celebrated Oktoberfest. Despite the record-breaking heat, the venue was packed and the party was lively as seniors from throughout...

Annual West Fest rocks West Elementary campus

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Despite busy activity elsewhere in Cullman with the Cullman County Fair opening and Oktoberfest well underway, West Elementary’s campus was bustling with kids wanting to dance and play Thursday evening at...

Obituary: Jimmy Wheeler

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Jimmy Wheeler, 67, of Haleyville entered into rest Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville. Jimmy was born Sept. 23, 1952 in Haleyville to Johnnie and Agnes Wheeler. Jimmy retired from the City of Haleyville...

Obituary: Carol Grace Barton

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Memorial services for Mrs. Carol Grace Barton, age 62 of Jasper are incomplete at this time. Carol was born on Feb. 5, 1957 and passed away at her home on Wednesday Oct. 2, 2019.

Obituary: Harvey Trussell

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Funeral Service for Harvey Trussell, age 40, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Brent Garrett officiating, interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Cullman...

Obituary: Judy Ingrid Barnes

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Memorial Service for Judy Ingrid Barnes, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Barnes passed...

Obituary: Jane D. Abt

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Funeral Service for Jane D. Abt will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Randy Sellers officiating, with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens. Mrs. Abt passed away at her home Oct....

Obituary: Dorothy Maxine Rowe

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Dorothy Maxine Rowe, 94, of Double Springs, passed away on Oct. 2, 2019 at Hendrix Health and Rehab. Maxine was born on Oct. 4, 1924 in Houston, Alabama. She worked for the U.S. Forestry Service and she loved...

Obituary: Alpha Ervalean Edwards

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Funeral services Alpha Ervalean Edwards, 83, of Cullman, Alabama, will be 11 a.m. Friday Oct. 4, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Her family will start welcoming friends for a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Friday...

Obituary: Wanda Sue Wright Goodno Townson

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Sadly, Alabama fan Wanda Sue Wright Goodno Townson passed away on Wednesday, on Oct. 2, 2019 at her home in Arab, AL. Wanda Sue's last alert moments was watching her beloved Alabama play Mississippi on Saturday...

‘It is all generosity of the people in this city and county’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Tuesday morning, you will find the VFW Auxiliary hard at work preparing a delicious lunch not only for veterans who belong to the VFW, but also for homebound veterans and...

Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 3, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents No incidents reported. Arrests Sept. 30 Allaire, Richard Lee...

Roads, flour and wildcat whiskey

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Folks will have an opportunity for a little education on local history and a fair bit of fun tonight by taking part in the candlelight walking tour, a 10-year-old Cullman Oktoberfest...

PREP FOOTBALL: 4th-ranked Raiders preparing to face 8th-ranked Northside; Addison, Hanceville, Fairview, West Point...

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With the playoff chase in full swing, several local squads are preparing to host regional matchups and all of them hold postseason implications. This week’s slate also features a pair of ranked teams clashing in Good Hope...