CCSO, MCSO hold K9 Detection and Tracking Seminar
CULLMAN, Ala. - Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 3-5, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a K9 Detection and Tracking Seminar.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said participants received not...
Baileyton Council increases recreation sports league fees, forgoes salary increases
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council at its Feb. 3 meeting talked sports fees and salary increases, decided to increase the former and forgo the latter.
Registration for youth softball/baseball/T-ball is open now...
Local students named to Mississippi State President’s, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates 4,569 students who were named to the fall 2024 President's List. These students achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while...
4th annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Feb. 8
VINEMONT, Ala. - The fourth annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Vinemont Elementary School gymnasium. Registration begins at noon.
Lynn Shaddix and Melanie Hart Shaddix said...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman comes from behind to top Jasper 66-61, wins 4th consecutive area...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The stands were packed in Bearcat Arena for this year’s 6A, Area 13 Championship Game Wednesday night and the crowd enjoyed another thriller between Cullman and Jasper. The Vikings led by...
Obituary: Etta Christeen Tolbert
Etta Christeen Tolbert, age 88 of Cullman, died Monday, February 3, 2025 at Woodland Village nursing home.
Christeen was a long-time seamstress at Cullman Lingerie. Christeen was a lifelong member of Beulah Church of the...
Obituary: Dana Lee Reyes
Funeral Service for Dana Lee Reyes, age 55 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Moore Elliott
Funeral services for Rebecca Ann Moore Elliott, 73, of Birmingham, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethel Methodist Cemetery in Eva. The family...
FAITH: St. Bernard Prep joins thousands at 2025 March for Life
Students from St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman joined thousands of pro-life advocates at the nation’s capital for the annual March for Life, a demonstration of the sanctity of human life. The 2025 pilgrimage,...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 5, 2025. 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...
Local VFD chiefs talk training, planning
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department recently held a Ropes and Knots training course at a Berlin Volunteer Fire Department station, shining a spotlight on needs of local VFDs.
Three...
St. Bernard Prep senior spotlight: Joey Shadowens
St. Bernard Prep School proudly shines a spotlight on senior Joey Shadowens, whose remarkable achievements and diverse talents set him apart as a standout student and community leader.
Shadowens joined the St. Bernard Prep family...
Crocker appointed to Alabama Coroners Training Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker was recently appointed by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to the Alabama Coroners Training Commission for a one-year term.
According to www.alacoroner.org, the “Alabama Coroners Training...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek defeats Addison 55-43 to win area championship
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Meek Tigers for the 1A-Area 14 championship game Tuesday night and were looking for the season sweep. Addison defeated Meek twice during the regular season, but the visiting Tigers...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope falls at West Morgan in area title game 67-51
TRINITY, Ala. – After tipping off the Class 4A, Area 13 tournament with a win over East Lawrence on Saturday, the Good Hope Raiders traveled to West Morgan to battle the Rebels for the area...
Ivey delivers 2025 State of the State address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday night, Feb. 4, delivered her latest State of the State address.
Below are her remarks, in their entirety.
Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth, President Pro Tem Gudger, Speaker Ledbetter, Speaker...
Obituary: Cora England Lowry
Cora England Lowry, 83, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on June 5, 1941, she lived a life defined by kindness, devotion, and unwavering loyalty...
Obituary: Wendy Kay Wilhite
Wendy Kay Wilhite, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Wendy was a loving wife and mother. Wendy dedicated her life to higher education and served as an educator teaching...
Obituary: Jimmie Don Buchanan
Funeral Service for Jimmie Don Buchanan, age 77 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Abbott officiating; burial at Flint Creek...
Obituary: Dalton Lane Herfurth
Celebration of Life Service for Dalton Lane Herfurth, age 25 of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Desperation Church with Pastor Andy Heis officiating; Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Billie Faye Glover
Funeral services for Billie Faye Cornett Glover, 94, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hopewell Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The...
Safe Haven Baby Box to be installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Safe Haven Baby Box will be installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station 3 on the north side of the city, offering parents experiencing a crisis a safe and secure way...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2025. 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...
Scholarship auditions scheduled at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced dates for scholarship auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year, with opportunities for current and incoming students to earn funds for...
St. Bernard Athletic Boosters to host Annual Draw Down Dinner Feb. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard Athletic Boosters will host the annual Draw Down Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center. This highly anticipated event serves as a key fundraiser for...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles defeat Falkville to win area championships
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hosted both the girls’ and boys’ Class 2A, Area 11 tournament championship games Monday night and both Eagle squads were taking on Falkville. The girls' game was...
Circuit Court issues directive for nursing mothers called to jury duty
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas recently issued a directive clarifying the status of nursing mothers called to jury duty. According to Nicholas, nursing mothers have always been excused in Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard downs Addison 42-33 to win area title
CULLMAN, Ala. – Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play for the 1A Area 14 title against the top seeded St. Bernard Lady Saints and it was a very tight game except for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond topples Vinemont 54-42 to win area title
VINEMONT, Ala. – After posting wins in the semifinals Friday night, Vinemont and Holly Pond were back on the court Monday night to play for this year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament Championship. After a...
Obituary: Annis Juanita Burdick
Annis Juanita Burdick, age 94, of Eva, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Juanita was an humble soul who was loved by all who knew her. She will always be remembered for her...
Obituary: Danny Ray Thomas
Danny Ray Thomas, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 71. Mr. Thomas was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on August 18, 1953.
Danny was a 1971 graduate of Hayden...
Obituary: Douglas “Joe” Brock
Graveside services for Douglas Franklin “Joe” Brock will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama, with Col. Peter L. Tartar officiating. Visitation will...
Obituary: Robert Earl Bailey
Funeral Service for Mr. Robert Earl Bailey, age 62 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Trimble and Rev. Terry Blankenship...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 30
theft of property; CR...
COLUMN: A nice little snow-cation
Well, I said, “Let it snow,” and it did. Thankfully, this one was no blizzard, but it was deep enough to make some snow cream. It was even big enough to be named. It...
Obituary: Pamela Cochran
Pamela Cochran, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born on June 3rd, 1945, to Herman and Ida Shaw Whatley in Manchester, England.
Pamela is preceded in death...
Obituary: Joe Destafino
Joe Destafino, age 60 of Hanceville passed away at his residence on January 30, 2025.
He was born Wednesday December 23, 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama to Danny Joe Destafino and Elizabeth Destafino.
Joe is survived...
Obituary: Rex Johnny Wood, Jr.
Rex Johnny Wood Jr. was born October 11, 1929 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Viola Harris Wood, his father, Rex Johnny Wood Sr., and a granddaughter, Sarah...
Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene hosts Coffee with a Cop
CULLMAN, Ala. - For over 10 years, Coffee with a Cop has been bringing the community closer to local law enforcement. The latest event, hosted Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene...
CPD officers achieve FTO certifications
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three Cullman Police Department officers ̶ Josh Spinks, Ryan Whisenhunt and Michael Bryant ̶ recently achieved their Field Training Officer (FTO) certifications.
Chief Joey Duncan said an officer aspiring to be a...
Pet of the Week: Houston, we have adoptions on the way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the adorable Heeler/Rottweiler mix, Houston, the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week!
He is approximately 1 year old and has medium energy. This fun, compact, unassuming fellow will stick by your...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison, Meek advance to area tournament finals
ADDISON, Ala. – This year’s Boys’ 1A, Area 14 Tournament tipped off at Addison High School Saturday night and both the hometown Bulldogs and Meek kept their seasons alive with wins. The Tigers defeated...
Rainer: ADCNR strives to continue trend in 2025 after great success in 2024
To say 2024 was an outstanding year for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) would border on understatement, and plans for 2025 will continue that trend, according to ADCNR Commissioner Chris...
Obituary: Herbert ‘Jack’ Benton King
Funeral service for Herbert 'Jack' Benton King, age 92 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Barnette officiating; burial at Nectar...
Obituary: Charles Lynn Patton
Funeral Service for Charles Lynn Patton, age 58 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Springhill Baptist Church with Pete Grund officiating; Visitation will be from 11 a.m....
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 2, 1928
From the files of Feb. 2, 1928
GROUND HOG SEES SHADDOW FEB. 2nd—BAD WEATHER FORECAST
When Mr. Ground Hog looked as he emerged from his winter home Thursday, February second, he saw his shadow. He tarried...
Native Trees for Me: Lunch & Learn to help residents choose the right trees...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents interested in planting native trees and shrubs can gain expert guidance at the upcoming Lunch & Learn: Native Trees for Me on Feb. 5 at noon. The event, hosted...
Library hosting Empty Bowls event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host an event in partnership with Empty Bowls of Cullman County on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. and...
Wallace State opens season with wins over Frontier
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Lions opened the 2025 season with a double header against Frontier Community College (Fairfield, IL) Friday afternoon and they’re off to a 2-0 start. Wallace took game one...
CATA Culinary Arts program hosting monthly lunch event Feb. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Culinary Arts program will host a lunch on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the school. The cost is $10 per person.
Culinary Arts...
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard, Addison earn area tournament wins
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Saint Bernard Ladies, winners of the regular season area title, won the right to host the 1A, Area 13 tournament. Addison would play Meek while St. Bernard would play Cullman Christian...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Holly Pond advance to area tournament finals with wins
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament was in full swing at Vinemont High School Friday night and a pair of local teams shined in the semifinals to advance to the area...
2025 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show this Sunday, Feb. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Cullman community are preparing to showcase their talents to benefit nursery and pediatric services at Cullman Regional on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m. in the Cullman High...
Studio K & Co. Salon hosting Galentine’s Day Celebration Feb. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents looking for a day full of shopping, beauty services and giveaways won’t want to miss the Galentine’s Day event on Feb. 10, at Studio K & Co. Salon. The...
Obituary: Obera “Bea” Talley Mack
Obera "Bea" Talley Mack, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on her 96th birthday.
Obera is survived by daughter Donna Cheatham Maner...
Obituary: Charles Andrew Walls
Charles Andrew Walls, known to most as Andy, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 57. Mr. Walls was born in Boaz, Alabama, on September 6, 1967, to the late Chester...
Obituary: Kathy Reneea Teichmiller
Funeral Service for Kathy Reneea Teichmiller, age 70 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Buddy Perkins officiating; Visitation will be Sunday evening,...
Obituary: Viola Graves
Funeral service for Viola Graves, 97, of Vinemont will be at 1 p.m., Monday, February 3rd, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Graves Gap Cemetery, Bro. William McClellan officiating. The family...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 31, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 31, 2025. 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...
5 tips for filing taxes
For most Americans, the deadline to file 2024 federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is Monday, April 15, 2025, unless extended because of a state holiday. When preparing to file federal...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hires Trent Walker as new Bearcats head coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Board of Education met at Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Friday morning and introduced Trent Walker as the Bearcats new head football coach. Walker, a CHS alum,...
Enhance your green thumb at the 28th annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference
FLORENCE, Ala. - The 28th annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference will take place on March 7, 2025, at Cross Point Church of Christ in Florence. Hosted by the City of Florence Beautification Board...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville holds on to top Vinemont in area tournament 44-33
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament tipped off at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Thursday night with a matchup between the Bulldogs and the Vinemont Eagles. Hanceville was able to build a...
Obituary: Richard “Ricky” Louis Madaris
Richard “Ricky” Louis Madaris, 67, of Holly Pond, AL, went home with the Lord on January 22, 2025, after the most heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. He passed at home surrounded by family.
Ricky was...
Obituary: Unita Faye Bryant
Memorial Service for Unita Faye Bryant, age 57 of Cullman, will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on February 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. with Gene Persall officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Peggy Harrison Ambrose
Funeral Service for Peggy Ambrose, age 77 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Mac Buttram and Robert Lancaster officiating; burial at Valley...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 27
possession of marijuana; possession...
CPD vehicles sporting new designs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department patrol vehicles are sporting new designs. The new styles update the look of the fleet in general, but also serve to increase visibility and officer safety, the department...
Holly Pond Jazz Band presents ‘Jazz and Red Velvet’ Feb. 15
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Jazz Band will host “Jazz and Red Velvet, Dinner, Dessert and a Show” on Saturday, Feb. 15, with doors set to open at 5:45 p.m.
Holly Pond High...
Local family loses home in fire; donation list provided
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local family of six is safe following a devastating fire; however, they lost all their belongings.
New Hope Baptist Church said Adam and Katie Drummond and their four children lost everything.
A donation list has...
Cullman High’s Howze, Townson achieve All State Jazz Band honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School student musicians Lily Howze and Max Townson achieved Alabama All State Jazz Band honors.
The Alabama Bandmasters Association hosted its annual All-State Jazz Band Festival Jan. 23-25, bringing together...
Man wanted in Cullman County allegedly assaults Madison County deputy
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. - A man with outstanding felony warrants in Cullman County was taken into custody in Madison County on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after allegedly assaulting a Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
Robby Lee...
Hanceville man fails to show up to court in sexual abuse case
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - Morgan County deputies executed a failure to appear warrant on Jan. 28, after John Tillman Flanagan, 36, of Hanceville, failed to show up for court. Flanagan is charged with two...
Joppa man charged with child abuse
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Joppa man was arrested on a grand jury warrant by Morgan County deputies on Jan. 24, 2025.
In a case handled by Morgan County Sheriff’s Office investigators, Joshua Scott Anderson,...
Letter to the Editor: Help us fill the empty bowls in Cullman County
It is hard to believe that 20 years ago the first Empty Bowls of Cullman County dinner was held on Nov. 17, 2003. From the very beginning, it was very apparent that God gathered...
Roe named to Presbyterian College Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC - Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic success of its students for the hard work they do in the classroom each semester.
The highest honor - the President's List - is reserved for...
Obituary: Thomas Henderson Mills
Thomas Henderson Mills was born August 12, 1953, at Mobile Infirmary and died January 28, 2025. Tom grew up in both Evergreen, Alabama, and St. Petersburg, Florida. He was the son of the late...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 29, 2025. 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: Grandma groupies
I heard a rumbling noise coming from the second floor of my house. Since we almost never go up there, I thought that one of our dogs might’ve cornered a squirrel that got in...
78 area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 14,631 students enrolled during fall semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders earn senior night wins over Holly Pond
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Holly Pond Broncos Tuesday night and in addition to celebrating senior night, both Good Hope squads took home wins in their final regular season...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits varsity matchups with Dora
BREMEN, Ala. – After competing in this year’s county tournament last week, the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back on the court hosting Dora in their final home regular season matchups Tuesday...
Obituary: Raymond “Ray” Leslie Morrison
Graveside Service for Raymond "Ray" Leslie Morrison, age 86 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Mountain Grove Cemetery; burial at Mountain Grove Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 28, 2025. 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...
5 local students named to University of Mississippi fall 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students...
3 local UA Early College students named to Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For fall semester 2024, 587 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List, obtaining a 3.6 or higher GPA for the term.
Local students include:
Brylee Bishop of Baileyton, who...
Cullman City School Board: January meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the January meeting of the Cullman City School Board, several items of interest were discussed, including notable progress in the district's strategic plan, including a reduction in chronic absenteeism from...
District Court hosts area juniors for mock hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area juniors visited Cullman County District Court this month as part of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Cullman County program.
Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd said most local...
Cullman County Commission proposes $3 lodging fee to fund new agricultural center
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Administrator John M. Bullard outlined a proposal from the Cullman County Commission for a $3 per-night lodging fee to fund the construction of a new agricultural center. The fee,...
Cullman City Council moves forward on ‘baby box’ at Fire Station 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday authorized Mayor Woody Jacobs to enter into an agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc. for installation of a place for parents who cannot care...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects senior night wins over Oakman
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats for a two-game set and it was a good night to be a Bulldog. Addison celebrated Senior Night with two victories. The Lady Bulldogs rolled...
Obituary: Bruce Roland Surrett, Sr.
Bruce Roland Surrett Sr, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born in Cullman on May 24, 1953 to Clarence and Lillian Handley Surrett. He is preceded...
Obituary: James Larry McGriff
James Larry McGriff, 74, passed to his eternal home January 25, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Cleveland, Alabama, to Ovis James and Lavara “Jo” Dial McGriff.
Larry was a 1969 graduate...
Obituary: Rayburn Alvin Federer
Rayburn Alvin Federer, age 81 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Cullman Regional. He was born July 2, 1943, to Alvin Federer and Ola Mae Federer.
He was preceded in death...
Obituary: Haleigh Beth Moore
Funeral Service for Haleigh Moore, age 29 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Keith Warden, officiating; burial will be at Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 23
permitting dogs to run...
Hanceville man dies following crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man has died following a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:06 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24.
Alabama State Troopers said Victor L. Boatright, 70, was critically injured when the 2010 Jeep...
Save the plants! Care tips after Alabama snow
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A historic snow event was not on Alabama’s bingo card for 2025, but January has already ushered in two significant winter events across the state. Snowfall in excess of 7...
Obituary: Howard Bervin Millican
Howard Bervin Millican was born on January 14, 1932 and passed away on January 24, 2025 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Graveside Service will be held on January 29, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Garden City Cemetery, 450 Water Ave. SE, Hanceville, AL.
Interment will be held...
Obituary: Stewart “Anthony” Piper
Stewart "Anthony" Piper age 63 of Cullman died Thursday, January 23, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.O. and Berniece Piper and a brother, Tommy Piper.
Anthony is survived by his daughter, Kayla...
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John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship awarded to Cullman’s Cort Chandler
CULLMAN, Ala. – A little more than a year after the passing of longtime Cullman Parks & Recreation Director John Hunt, the first ever...
