‘We want you to know how much you’re loved’: Cullman County Schools hosts 2nd...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools hosted its second annual Student Expo at Temple Baptist Church Wednesday and all of the school system’s ninth-, 10th- and 11th-grade students were there to participate. After hosting...
Cullman City Council approves demolition of dilapidated residence
First known city demolition without owner’s consent
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday meeting approved a resolution to declare a residence at 1509 Bower Drive SE as “unsafe, uninhabitable and a...
Man who confronted Cullman City Council in 2021 sentenced for threatening lives of Arizona...
PHOENIX – The U.S. Department of Justice District of Arizona on Oct. 22, 2024, announced that Cullman resident Brian Ogstad has been sentenced to prison following threats made on the lives of election officials...
Obituary: Sharon K. Pigg
Sharon K. Pigg of Crane Hill passed away October 23, 2024.
Sharon was born December 30, 1940 in Sylacauga, Alabama. She had a long career starting out working part time during “Tag Season” at...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman...
Join the fun at Hanceville’s family-friendly trunk or treat Oct. 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Friends of the Festival is hosting its trunk or treat event in downtown Hanceville on Friday, Oct. 27, from 4-6 p.m. The family-friendly event will begin with children lining up...
Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival highlights Hanceville’s sense of community
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Hanceville went off without a hitch Saturday, bringing the community together with a wide variety of street vendors offering unique goods and...
Obituary: Susan Catherine Cantrell
Ms. Susan Catherine Cantrell age 76 of Cullman, AL passed away October 19, 2024.
Susan is survived by her daughters Amy (Steve) Smith of Cullman, AL and Jennifer Lucas of Cullman, AL, son Chris...
Obituary: Bobby Gene Arrington
Funeral Service for Bobby Arrington, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, burial at Union Grove Cemetery Holly Pond. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Steele
Funeral Service for Barbara Ann Steele, age 86 of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Cullman Funeral Home with Stanley Owensby officiating; burial at Mountain Grove Cemetery. Visitation...
Kicking Cancer in Cullman coming Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman line dancing fundraiser will be this Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center.
Center Director Stephanie Neal...
A look at this year’s MS Walk
CULLMAN, Ala. - The MS Walk 2024 was held at Heritage Park Saturday, Oct. 19.
Dr. Christopher LaGanke is founder of North Central Neurology Associates in Cullman, a leading center for patient enrollment in clinical...
Cullman’s Byrd designated National Merit Commended Student
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School senior Aaron Byrd was recently designated a National Merit Commended Student.
The school said in a statement, “Cullman High School is proud to announce that senior Aaron Byrd has...
Obituary: Willie Ruth Bishop
Willie Ruth Bishop, 79 of Baileyton passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Woodland Health Care. She was born May 7, 1945, the daughter of Charles David Newman and Carnel Mae King Newman. She...
Obituary: Joanna Hodge Freeman
Joanna Hodge Freeman went home to be with Jesus on October 5, 2024. She passed peacefully in her home in Decatur, AL. She was born November 30, 1943 in Addison, AL. Her parents were James Burley...
Obituary: Robert Albert Jochum
Robert Albert Jochum, 77, of Hanceville, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Cullman, AL at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Robert will be remembered as a master of jokes with an unmatched ability to lighten...
Obituary: Ellis Dean Hopkins
Funeral services for Ellis Dean Hopkins, of Bremen will be 2 p.m., Sunday October 27th at Union Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Cold Springs Cemetery. Bobby Waddle will be officiating...
Obituary: Jung Hee Suh
Funeral service for Jung Hee Suh, age 64, of Mt. Olive, Alabama, will be Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Father Joel Martin. Visitation will be...
West Point High Beta Club supports Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter was recently on the receiving end of a donation drive organized by students from the West Point High School BETA Club.
Cullman County Animal Shelter Manager Andrea...
Vicki Karolewics of Wallace State Community College chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Today, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President, at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Ala., is one of 25 innovative leaders selected from across...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 21st, 19th consecutive county championships;...
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were hosted at Cold Springs High School’s Kudzu Hills Tuesday and the hometown Eagles raced past the rest of the field to claim county...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman...
COLUMN: A ride down the Rhine River
When I saw the handwriting on the wall, I knew we were no longer in Kansas; excuse me, I meant Alabama. As a matter of fact, we were approximately 4,500 miles east of my...
Library group raises money for building fund
CULLMAN, Ala. – The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System hosted a bake sale recently, sponsored by The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County. CCPLS Assistant Director CCPLS Shelby Creekmore...
Pumpkin Painting Contest this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting their annual Pumpkin Painting Contest at the Cullman County Public Library this week. Cullman County Public Library System Assistant Director...
Obituary: Lazetta Mize Nuss
Lazetta Mize Nuss, age 92, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Lazetta was born in Cullman Alabama on May 7, 1932 to Alvin and Martha Emily Farley Mize.
She is preceded...
Obituary: Ramona Mauter York
Ramona Mauter York, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
A visitation for Ramona will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Moss Service...
Obituary: Dustin James Coville
Dustin James Coville, 50 of Fairview, a lifelong truck driver, completed his final trip on October 19, 2024, unexpectedly at home with his wife of 31 years, Anna Coville, by his side.
Dustin was born...
Obituary: Grady Jackson Talley
Grady Jackson Talley, age 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Grady is survived by his wife, Melba Talley; his sister Sue Allred.
Host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews,...
Obituary: Naomi Lynn
Funeral Service for Naomi Lynn, age 94, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Steven Sutter officiating; burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Family...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 17
theft; CR 473
burglary; Hwy....
ACES: Prepare outdoor plants and gardens for lower fall temperatures
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — While September signifies the beginning of fall, October is often the month that brings lower temperatures to Alabama. As temperatures drop, homeowners may have concerns for outdoor plants and wonder...
Cullman songwriters premiere ‘The Kiss on Clarkson Covered Bridge’ at Blount County festival
ONEONTA, Ala. - "The most romantic, beautiful country ballad I've heard in so many, too many years...and perfect for Kelly Clarkson to sing," said a bluegrass fan from Jefferson County on Saturday, Oct. 12,...
HAY Mamas Christmas Bazaar coming Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The HAY Mamas Christmas Bazaar will be held at the North Alabama Agriplex Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
HAY Mamas Founder and Group Administrator Angela Crauswell said HAY Mamas stands...
Aderholt calls for entries in 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, recently called for entries in the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Parade.
“On Jan. 20, 2025, the United States will inaugurate the 47th president of the United States. While the...
Commission gives CR 222 update, approves renaming of juvenile detention center in honor of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met Thursday, Oct. 17, for its monthly meeting, during which Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner gave an update on the progress of the ongoing repairs of County...
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration to feature air shows, military displays, more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport will host the annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., offering a day filled with activities to honor local veterans. The...
Cullman County Youth Football semifinal scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2024 Cullman County Youth Football playoffs kicked off at Fairview’s Dafford Smith Stadium on Saturday and after playing six semifinal games, this year’s championship matchups are now set. In the...
‘Run, Run Rudolph’ coming Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will play host location to the “Run, Run Rudolph” Fun Run to kick off the holiday season on Friday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m.
Cullman County Parks and Recreation Marketing...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulyses Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton gin at Simcoe.
W.C. Waldrop and wife attended the two-day Union...
Obituary: Lee Silas Trussell
Lee Silas Trussell, age 96, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 23, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: Jimmy William Williamson
Jimmy William Williamson age 79 of Vinemont, Alabama passed away October 17, 2024. Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Williamson, parents William Clarence Williamson and Clara Reese Williamson, and sisters Mary...
Obituary: Gloria Mae Keller
A graveside service for Gloria Mae Keller, 76, of Bremen will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at McKinley Chapel Cemetery in Bremen.
Born on May 8, 1948, Gloria was a loving mother, grandmother,...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball sweeps Snead State, Gadsden State; Cross Country teams move up in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Volleyball team earned a commanding 3-0 victory over Snead State Community College on Oct. 15, with set scores of 25-13, 25-16, and 25-15. The Lady Lions were dominant both offensively...
Local businesses, organizations collecting supplies for hurricane victims
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple donation drop-off sites for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton victims are located across Cullman County.
R.E. Garrison is one business that hosted a site and has now sent three trailer loads...
St. Bernard student participating in U.S. Club Soccer national youth evaluation
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County teen has taken an exciting step toward her soccer dreams. St. Bernard Prep eighth grader Josie Lamote received an invitation to attend a U.S. Club Soccer “id2” identification...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats blast Decatur on the road 42-14
DECATUR, Ala. – After handling Columbia for homecoming a week ago, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night for a region matchup at Decatur. It didn’t take long for Cullman to take...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos fall at Fyffe 61-18
FYFFE, Ala. – After collecting a 44-0 road win at Asbury last week, the Broncos had a tougher challenge on their hands this week when they traveled to Fyffe. The Red Devils are a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Southeastern 20-14
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home for a critical region game against Southeastern Friday night and made a late push in the second half to try and claim the lead...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Vina for homecoming 41-14
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Vina Red Devils, and the Bulldogs had an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth with a victory. It also happened to be Homecoming and Addison doesn't lose Homecoming...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek races past Cherokee 68-28
ARLEY, Ala. -- After collecting a big region win over Addison last week, the Tigers were back home Friday night for another region matchup against Cherokee. Meek dominated this one from start to finish,...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region game with Russellville 44-13
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hosted Russellville in a huge region game Friday night, looking to keep up their momentum going after collecting a pair of wins in their last two...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Winfield on the road 57-6
WINFIELD, Ala. – After hosting Midfield last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Winfield. Unfortunately for Bulldog fans in the stadium, the Pirates jumped...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont topples Oakman on the road 20-7
OAKMAN, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back on the road Friday night for big regional game at Oakman and the Eagles put together an impressive defensive performance to return home with a massive,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview improves to 7-0 with 38-18 win over Sardis
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After handling Priceville 48-21 last week, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night for a matchup against Sardis. The Lions didn’t make things easy on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope remains unbeaten with 34-12 win at Fayette County
FAYETTE, Ala. – After picking up a big region win over Hamilton a week ago, the Good Hope Raiders hit the road Friday night for another critical region matchup at Fayette County. The Raiders...
Obituary: Linda Elise Simmons
Graveside service for Linda Elise Simmons, age 73, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Bethsadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday, October 20,...
Obituary: Mayola Robertson
Funeral services for Mayola Robertson, of Hanceville, AL will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Sam Bush, Kevin Carlisle...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman...
WFF Fisheries continues to monitor invasive carp species
Dave Armstrong is planning to go hunting when the weather cools off, but he actually hopes he doesn’t find an abundance of the species he’s stalking.
Armstrong is the Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator with the...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows contests for Showmanship, Premier Exhibitor
Senior Showmanship winners in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 12 in Montgomery were, from left, Evan Roden of Cullman County, grand champion; Miles Williamson of Cleburne County, reserve champion;...
Pet of the week: Colonel Mustard reporting for duty!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week Colonel Mustard, a Catahoula Hound who is approximately 1 year old.
This lovable pup can keep up with the best of them with his medium-energy...
Wallace State sets record for enrollment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is experiencing record enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, with 6,473 students registered, besting the previous record fall enrollment of 6,391, which occurred more than a decade ago in...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall to Florence in TVFL championship game 24-22
CULLMAN, Ala. – After finishing the regular season 7-0, the Cullman Bearcats hosted Florence for the Tennessee Valley Football League (TVFL) Championship Game at Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night. The Bearcats led 22-12 at...
Obituary: Alton Gene Jones
Funeral Service for Alton Gene Jones, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery....
Obituary: Judy Ann Walker
Judith “Judy” Ann Walker passed away October 15, 2024.
For many years, Judy owned “Family Hair Designers” in Cullman. She then moved to Leland, Mississippi with her husband Junior where she became active in missionary...
Obituary: Burton Ray Sampson
Burton Ray Sampson, well known bluegrass banjo player, passed away on October 15, 2024, with his loving wife, Bet, at his side.
Per Burton’s wishes, there will be no services. Burton believed we preach our...
Obituary: Occie Kennith Bates
Funeral Service for Occie Kennith Bates, age 87 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 15
possession of marijuana; Hwy....
St. Bernard Prep students celebrate Leif Erikson Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of Leif Erikson Day (Oct. 9), world history students at St. Bernard Preparatory School took a journey back in time, celebrating the life and explorations of the Norse adventurer...
Vinemont council talks upcoming events
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council came together Oct. 15, for its monthly meeting. The meeting was originally slated for Oct. 8, but the council could not establish a quorum.
Councilman Chris Thompson submitted...
2024 Toys for Tots registration open for Cullman families – now through Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman 2024 Toys for Tots Campaign has officially opened registration for families in need. Registration sessions will be held throughout October and November at the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars...
Chris Thompson resigns from Vinemont council
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont Councilman Chris Thompson, at the council’s meeting on Oct. 15, resigned from his seat – place No. 1.
In August 2020, Thompson bested Incumbent JoAnn Oakley for the seat and has...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont downs Hanceville, Holly Pond to win area championship
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted the Class 3A, Area 11 tournament Wednesday night and they swept both Hanceville and Holly Pond to claim the area championship. Hanceville knocked off J.B. Pennington in...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps St. Bernard, Meek to win area 14 title
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted this year’s 1A Area 14 tournament Wednesday night and they collected wins over St. Bernard and Meek to capture the area title. Addison opened up with...
Obituary: Billy Joe Brown
Funeral service for Billy Joe Brown, age 85, of Hanceville, will be Friday, October 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Bro. Johnny Miller. Visitation will be held from...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported.
Arrests
October 10 –...
Obituary: Ramon Howard Maples
Ramon Howard Maples, age 82, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence. No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Evan Roden of Cullman County exhibited the Champion Black Face Cross Ewe in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 12 in Montgomery. Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance sponsored youth...
Obituary: Mark “Marky” Andrew Kaucher
Funeral Service for Mark "Marky" Andrew Kaucher, age 61 of Hanceville, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating; Visitation will be...
Send Halloween cards to patients at Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Halloween is all about treats, and you can help the patients at Children’s of Alabama celebrate by sending them a card.
The annual Halloween greeting card drive began Oct. 14 and runs...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Tennis earns top finishes at ITA Cup; Men’s and Women’s Cross Country...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s Tennis team earned strong finishes at the 2024 Oracle Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Cup, held in Rome, Ga., from Oct. 10-13. The Lions competed against top junior college players...
Bethlehem West Baptist Church to host youth rally featuring motivational speaker Willie Spears
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bethlehem West Baptist Church will host a Youth Rally on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m., featuring Willie Spears, a nationally recognized speaker, educator and coach. Known for his energetic and...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 7
domestic violence; CR 453
violation...
Special Needs All-Star Flag Football Challenge kicks off in Hanceville on Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Youth Football Association will host the Special Needs All-Star Flag Football Challenge on Nov. 9, at noon. at the Hanceville High School Football Stadium. This special event aims to...
CR 222 repairs continue today
CULLMAN, Ala. - County Road 222 near the Exit 305 Interstate 65 interchange has been a problem area for the Cullman County Commission and road department since a pipe collapsed in January causing a...
Seasonal shopping for fruits and vegetables
As summer ends and fall begins, it brings with it not only a change in weather but also a change in fresh produce. Typical summertime finds at your local grocery store may not be...
Little Pink Dress raises $70K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its largest annual fundraiser, the Little Pink Dress benefit, on Oct. 1, at the Cotton Creek Warehouse, raising an impressive $70,000 to benefit local...
Obituary: Neal Crane Fuller
Neal Crane Fuller, age 76, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Neal was a loving father and grandfather and adored by his family. Neal enjoyed life to the fullest and is...
Obituary: Glenn W. Burden, Sr.
Funeral service for Glenn W. Burden, Sr., age 86, of Baileyton, will be Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Bro. Jerry Harper. Visitation will be held...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman...
Obituary: Michael Ray Starnes
Michael Starnes, a devoted child of God, whose gentle spirit touched all who knew him, went to be with his savior on October 13, 2024 at the age of 35. Born on April 27,...
Obituary: Van Garmon
Van Garmon, age 78 of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 27, 1946, to James Homer Garmon and Gladys Graves Garmon. He was preceded in death...
Obituary: Pamela Marie Stancil
Pamela Marie Shackelford Stancil, of Cleveland, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 63. Ms. Stancil was born June 30, 1961, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Although Pam lived here in...
Obituary: Leo Albert Duclos
Leo Albert Duclos passed away on October 12, 2024 at his residence in Decatur, Alabama. His wife, Jennifer J. Duclos, and other close family members were at his bedside.
Leo was born on July...
‘Feeling like the luckiest person in the world’
Cullman High School Theatre alum Drew Fillinger joins Broadway National Tour cast of ‘Chicago’
CULLMAN, Ala. — Broadway is coming to Alabama this fall, and it’s bringing a familiar face with it. Cullman High School...
COLUMN: Let’s get rolling
I was talking to a friend’s daughter at a high school football game. When I asked her if they had any special Homecoming activities on tap, she said sweetly, “We’re going to roll some...
Guy Hunt Library hosting book signing with Marlena Smith Oct. 24
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond’s Guy Hunt Library has a special event lined up for Oct. 24, at 10:30 a.m. – a special book signing with local author Marlena Smith.
A 2004 Holly Pond...
UNA named Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
FLORENCE, Ala. – For the second time in school history, the University of North Alabama football team was named the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week on Monday following a monumental 47-34 win over No....
Co-op offers rebates to members through TVA EnergyRight
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures creep lower, households can probably expect to see electricity prices creep higher. Energy usage often increases in the colder months. Families spend more time at home, safe from the...






















































































































