Obituary: Sandra Beeler Clark
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Ebenezer Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to attend.
Sandra Beeler Clark was born, July 31, 1949, and passed away,...
ALDOT warns of black ice danger as temperatures drop
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging motorists to use extreme caution in the coming days as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing across much of the state. These conditions significantly increase...
ALDOT prepares for icy roads in north Alabama
Plummeting temperatures across north Alabama will pose a significant and widespread threat of icy roads this afternoon and throughout the night. The threat may extend into Tuesday for many northern counties, where temperatures are...
Alabama unemployment rate holds steady at 2.7%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced Friday, Jan. 23, that Alabama’s preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December held steady at 2.7%. This is below December 2024’s rate of...
Jacobs proclaims Lutheran Schools Appreciation Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Jan. 25–31, 2026 Lutheran Schools Appreciation Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the long-standing educational and spiritual impact of St. Paul’s Lutheran School on...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 24, 1952
Back - a - Bit
(From The Tribune Files of 1902 and 1932)
50 YEARS AGOMr. and Mrs. H. V. Weeks and daughter, Miss Roxie, have la-grippe.
Best A grade mattresses $9.00 each. A. Dreher and Co.—adv.
Born...
COLUMN: When the phones stopped ringing
Where were you when the phones stopped ringing, that January day? That January day was Wednesday, Jan. 14. For roughly 10 hours that day, I and approximately 200,000 other Verizon cell phone users had...
Obituary: Terry Sue Dye
Funeral services for Terry Sue Dye, 68, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 28th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be prior...
Winter weather and severe storm threat continue, followed by very cold temperatures
CLANTON, Ala. – Saturday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m.
…The forecast for freezing rain and sleet well north of I-20 remains unchanged……Upgrade to Slight Risk for severe storms in south with Marginal Risk expanded northward to...
Medical cannabis program advances in Alabama; Cullman County positioned for dispensary site
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s long-delayed medical cannabis program is moving closer to becoming operational following recent action by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Cullman County remains positioned as a future dispensary location after years...
Aderholt announces $2.5M for Wallace State Community College affordable housing and childcare project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday, Jan. 23, announced $2.5 million in federal funding for Wallace State Community College’s Lions’ Village project in Hanceville, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations...
Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Jan. 25–31, 2026 as Catholic Schools Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the long-standing commitment of Sacred Heart School to academic excellence, faith formation...
Tulip fields, Alabama Tulip Festival coming to Cullman’s 4D Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s 4D Farm has announced an addition to the family friendly attraction: tulip fields.
4D Farm Owner Beth Daniel said they are hoping to open the second week of March,...
CJ House: Restoring Women Outreach announces 6th sober-living home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Restoring Women Outreach, a local program that has been serving women in Cullman since 2011, recently announced its sixth sober-living home.
Founder and Executive Director Carol Berry said RWO’s mission is providing...
Cullman City Primary School named 2025 Safe School Award winner
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School is one of just nine schools in the state of Alabama to be awarded a 2025 Safe School Award from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. The selection process...
Dingler, Swann named CCBOE/AmFirst December Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week announced that Chrissy Dingler and Jennifer Swann have named December Employees of the Month. Teacher of the Month: Chrissy Dingler, first grade, Good Hope Primary School
Said the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Strong second quarter, second half helps no. 2 West Point gets past...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with the varsity boys championship game between no. 1 Cold Springs and no. 2 West Point. It was a defensive battle to start out the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 West Point holds off no. 3 Good Hope to secure...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The no. 1 West Point Lady Warriors met no. 3 Good Hope in the Cullman County Basketball Tournament varsity girls championship on Friday afternoon. In a tournament that's been largely lacking in...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 West Point knocks off no. 3 Good Hope, 46-21, to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The JV boys county champions would be decided on Championship Friday, as the top-seeded West Point Warriors faced off against the third-seeded Good Hope Raiders. Both defenses came to play to start...
Aderholt announces $13.5M for St. Bernard Bridge, U.S. 278 improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday, Jan. 23, said he secured $13.5 million in federal funding for the U.S. Highway 278 St. Bernard Bridge replacement and supporting infrastructure project in Cullman, as part of the...
Winter weather and possible severe storms update
CLANTON, Ala. – Friday, Jan. 23, 2:45 p.m.
…Ice Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties from midnight Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday…
…Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Watch from early Saturday until 6...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Ellis’ all-around game pushes No. 2 Cold Springs to win the JV...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the first matchup of championship Friday, the no. 2 Cold Springs Lady Eagles took on no. 5 Holly Pond to finish the JV girls bracket. After a hot start Holly Pond...
Cullman Power Board urges preparation as winter weather increases outage risk
CULLMAN, Ala. - With forecasts calling for a mix of winter precipitation and rapidly falling temperatures, Cullman Power Board officials are urging residents to prepare now for the possibility of extended power outages.
Allison Bright,...
Obituary: Vivian Drusilla Buckelew
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vivian Drusilla (Porter) Buckelew, whowent home to be with the Lord on January 22nd, at the age of 89. She was a devotedwife, loving mother, cherished...
Obituary: Frankie Mae Boyd
Funeral services for Frankie Mae Boyd, 70, of Cullman, will be 1 o'clock p.m. Saturday January 31, 2026, at Liberty Church of God in Warrior, AL. Visitation will be prior to the service from...
Obituary: Amanda Pirkle Thompson
Amanda Thompson, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on January 22, 2026.
She loved God with all her heart, mind, and soul, and her faith guided the way she lived her life every single...
Obituary: Billie Jane Harris
Billie Jane Harris, age 74 of Roanoke, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born July 23, 1951, to William Manning Burdett and Verna Lee Hill. A memorial service to honor...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 23, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 23, 2026. 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...
Winter weather and possibly severe storms this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Friday, Jan. 23, 7 a.m.
…Ice Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties from midnight Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday……Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Watch from early Saturday until 6...
Berlin council addresses Flock camera, farmers market details
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council at its meeting Monday, Jan. 19, welcomed Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cheryl Hawkins, who answered questions regarding the installation of a Flock Safety camera near Welcome...
Wallace State signs transfer agreement with Western Governors University
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Leaders from Wallace State Community College and Western Governors University recently gathered at the James C. Bailey Center on campus to sign a new transfer institution agreement between the two schools....
Build a stronger hive at the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium in Hanceville
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Honey bee enthusiasts are invited to see what all the buzz is about at the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Wallace State Community College School...
Cullman County included in state of emergency proclamation ahead of weekend weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation issuing a state of emergency for 19 northern counties ahead of the anticipated wintry and icy forecast for the state.
“In Alabama, we are...
Winter precipitation still forecast
CLANTON, Ala. – Thursday 7 a.m., Jan. 22, 2026
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect north of I-20 from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Sunday.
Scattered to numerous rain showers will continue across the...
Obituary: Stewart Victor Burden
Stewart Victor Burden, 68, of Addison, passed away Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at his residence. No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Stewart was born October 22,...
Obituary: Holly Quinn Hunt
Infant Holly Quinn Hunt, 21 days, of Danville, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital Women and Children's NICU. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026,...
Obituary: Sarah Campbell Green
Funeral services for Sarah Campbell Green, 32, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Friday January 23rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday...
Obituary: Aubrey Jerry White
Aubrey Jerry White, 84, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on January 20, 2026. Jerry was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on March 30, 1941, to the late James Aubrey and Lucy...
Obituary: Althea Marie Calloway
Graveside Service for Althea Marie Calloway, age 89 of Athens, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cullman City Cemetery with Tony Boyles officiating.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 22, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 20
theft of property; CR...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Chapman’s double-double, team defense lead no. 2 West Point to varsity boys...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the final game of day four of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, no. 2 West Point and no. 6 Vinemont met with a trip to the varsity boys championship...
City school system celebrates 5 new National Board Certified Teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools welcomed five more teachers who recently achieved National Board Certification.
Nicole Heptinstall - East Elementary School - Certification in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts-Early and Middle Childhood
Loren Heatherly - East Elementary...
Alabama’s Ultimate Fishing Expo in Cullman draws thousands from across the country
CULLMAN, Ala. - The inaugural Alabama’s Ultimate Fishing Expo drew large crowds and widespread praise as anglers and outdoor enthusiasts filled the Cullman OmniPlex from Friday, Jan.16, through Sunday, Jan.18, for what organizers are...
Pet of the Week: Whitaker, a quiet companion with an attentive heart
CULLMAN, Ala. - Whitaker is a red heeler, approximately 2 years old, with a medium to high energy level and an unusually quiet presence that sets him apart. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Balanced scoring, defense helps no. 1 Cold Springs get past no. 4...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- A spot in the championship game was on the line Wednesday night, as the top-seeded Cold Springs Eagles took on the no. 4 seed Holly Pond in the first varsity boys matchup...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 Good Hope advances to championship after winning 48-44 thriller over...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the second semifinal matchup of Wednesday afternoon, no. 3 Good Hope and no. 2 Vinemont met for a shot at no. 1 West Point in the championship. It was all Lady...
Winter Storm Update
CLANTON – Wednesday 300 pm, January 21, 2026
Temperatures have trended slightly warmer near and north of I-20 but impacts still expected.
The past couple of model runs have high temperatures above freezing for some time...
Cullman City Schools monitoring winter storm; decision on Monday and Tuesday classes expected Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools officials are closely monitoring weather conditions ahead of an approaching winter storm as administrators evaluate potential impacts to student safety, transportation and school operations.
Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff said school...
Cullman County Schools monitoring weather as storm system approaches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the district is closely monitoring weather conditions as a major storm system approaches north Alabama, but at this time no early dismissal is...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Faulkner twins, Shadix combine for 55 points in no. 1 West Point’s...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The first varsity girls semifinal game took place on Wednesday, as the top-seeded West Point Lady Warriors faced off against the fifth-seeded Cold Springs Lady Eagles with a spot in the county...
ALDOT, ALEA preparing for potential winter weather this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are preparing for potential winter weather this weekend.
From ALDOT
ALDDOT is actively preparing for a potentially high impact winter weather...
Obituary: Thomas Cody Southeard
Funeral services for Cody Southeard of Cullman, Alabama will be Thursday, January 22nd at 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Reverend Mark...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Morgan
Visitation for Beverly Ann Morgan, age 69 of Cullman, will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.Miss Morgan passed away on Monday, January 19,...
Winter Storm Watch Friday Into Sunday
CLANTON – Wednesday 730 am, January 21, 2026
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect north of I-20 from 6 pm Friday until 6 pm Sunday.
Rain showers will move into western Alabama late this afternoon,...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 21, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2026. 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...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Threes rain as no. 2 West Point defeats no. 7 Hanceville 68-47
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Closing out day three of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament, the two-seeded West Point Warriors took on the seven-seed Hanceville Bulldogs in the final game of round one. With a semifinal spot...
Thursday Novel Creations at the library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every Thursday at 3 p.m. the Cullman County Public Library welcomes its Novel Creations crafting group. They gather to create a do-it-yourself activity and each week the craft is selected by...
Cullman library hosts quarterly card trading event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pokémon cards were first launched in the mid-1990s and have recently regained traction by popular demand. In 2016 the release of the game Pokémon Go gave the franchise a new spotlight....
Local Eats: Pop’s Cafe
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Are you looking for a restaurant with a “blast to the past” dining experience? How about Southern entrées that are made fresh? If you answered “yes” to either question, then Pop’s...
Small Business Spotlight: Patsy’s Alterations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work from the comfort of your own home doing what you love? Patsy Haywood does just that with her local business,...
Editorial: There is no place I can go and leave Cullman County behind
I have come to understand that rest is not simply a matter of distance.
I can leave town. I can change scenery. I can stand somewhere beautiful with no immediate demands in front of me...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 5 Cold Springs upsets no. 4-seeded Fairview 50-36 to move on...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The second varsity girls matchup of the night saw the No. 4 seed Fairview Lady Aggies take on the no. 5 seed Cold Springs Lady Eagles. Cold Springs got out to a...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Slick passing, Marsh’s shooting the difference in no. 6 Vinemont’s 57-45 upset...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the second matchup of the varsity boys bracket on Tuesday evening, the no. 3 Fairview Aggies met a feisty sixth-seeded Vinemont team in the first round of the Cullman County tournament....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Big second half helps propel no. 3 Good Hope to 64-43 win...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Day three of the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament started with a varsity girls matchup between No. 3 seed Good Hope and no. 6 seed Holly Pond. The Lady Raiders got off...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 20, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 14
possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Obituary: Donald Ray “Donnie” Allison
Donald Ray "Donnie" AllisonMay 14, 1946 - January 18, 2026Donnie, or lovingly known as “Donnie Ray”, passed away peacefully at home, January 18th, surrounded by those he loved most. Born on May 14, 1946,...
Obituary: Jeremy Daniel Friedrich
Jeremy Daniel Friedrich, age 47 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1978, in Cullman, Alabama to Daniel and Donna Schafer Friedrich.
Jeremey is...
Obituary: Cecil Henry Smith
Cecil Henry Smith, a hard-working and dedicated individual, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on December 24, 1942, Cecil spent his younger years in the state of Missouri...
Notes from latest CALiCo meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Literacy Council (CALiCo) met Jan. 14 to review recent activities and discuss upcoming events and priorities to expand literacy outreach in Cullman County.
The meeting marked the final formal...
Casino Night fundraiser to support Cullman High School soccer set for Jan. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - Supporters of Cullman High School soccer will have a chance to enjoy an evening of games, food and friendly competition when Casino Night returns Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at The Venue...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host Spring Open House Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Spring Open House on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5:30-7 p.m., welcoming families and members of the community who may be interested in learning more...
Rotary Club donates $5K toward library bathroom renovations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board at its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, saw the Cullman Rotary Club present a $5,000 donation to the Friends of the Public Libraries of...
Hanceville Parks and Recreation hiring full-time and seasonal positions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for multiple employment opportunities, including one full-time position and several seasonal roles ahead of the upcoming recreation season.
The department is currently looking for a...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Allbright and No. 4 seed Holly Pond stuff no. 5 Good Hope,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Capping off day two of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Monday was the first game of the varsity boys bracket, which featured the no. 4 Holly Pond Broncos and the no....
County Tournament: Robinson’s big second quarter helps propel no. 2 Vinemont to 66-34 win...
HANCEVILLE, Ala - The no. 2 Vinemont Lady Eagles faced off against the no. 7 Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in the first varsity girls' matchup of the tournament on Monday night. Hanceville held a slim...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Buchanan’s big third pushes no. 3 Good Hope to the JV Boys...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- With the game tight and the Aggies having just taken a 27-26 lead, Good Hope's star point guard, Web Buchanan, took charge. He shot down the court with the ball, side stepped...
County Tournament: No. 2 Cold Springs advances to JV Girls championship with 43-31 win...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The first JV girls semifinal game on Monday saw the no. 2 seed Cold Springs Lady Eagles take on the no. 3 seed Good Hope Lady Raiders. A strong finish to the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 seed West Point takes down no. 5 seed Cold Springs...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Day two of the Cullman County Tournament saw its' JV Girls no. 1 seed go down in the first game, but the no. 1 seed West Point Warriors suffered no such fate,...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Physical no. 5 seed Holly Pond knocks off no. 1 Fairview 39-29...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Cullman County Basketball Tournament kicked off with a semifinal matchup between no. 5 Holly Pond and no. 1 Fairview, who got a bye in the first round. Propelled by the interior...
Obituary: Sarah Jane Blocker
Sarah Jane Blocker, age 76, passed away at her home in Spring Hill, TN on January 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. Jane was born on July 12, 1949, in Cullman County Alabama, the...
Obituary: Jonathan David Reid
Jonathan David Reid, known to most as Jon, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 58.
As a youngster, Jon enjoyed the outdoors. He and his family...
Cold today into Tuesday with potential winter weather late week
CLANTON, Ala. – A chilly couple of days with high temperatures both today and Tuesday from the 40s north to the 50s south. Lows tonight will be teens north and 20s elsewhere except for the...
Kitten in Russell County tests positive for rabies; 1 individual exposed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging people to be cautious around stray animals following a stray cat testing positive for rabies. On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 an individual near...
ACES: Considerations for successful watermelon production
Watermelons can be a great crop for both home and commercial production. The following information outlines several key considerations before growing watermelons.
Preparing the site
Like most crops, watermelons need to be planted on a well-draining...
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program applications now open in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Applications are now open for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), offering eligible low-income seniors in Cullman County and throughout Alabama a $50 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and...
St. Bernard Preparatory School Honor and Merit Rolls
Honor Roll – Fall Semester 2025 Semester average 95.0 and above
Grade 7
Ryan Keough Helena Perkins
Grade 8
Kade Chamblee Eleanor Franklin Vivian Gargan Jesus Sanchez Andrade Murphy Thomas
Grade 9 Brooklynn Agnello Payton Becker Chloe Brewer Aaron Cortes-Villegas Silas Krische Josie Lamote Saleen Mata Andrew Nguyen Zikora Obiora-Akubue Murielle Pittet Caroline Sanders Grayson Stewart
Grade 10
Maria...
COLUMN: A case of hit and run
I had never experienced anything quite like it. To say I was shocked would probably be an overstatement, but I certainly didn’t see it coming. I wouldn’t necessarily call what happened an accident, because...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 17, 1935
From the files of Jan. 17, 1935
CULLMAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Klaxograms
The Debating Club
The officers of the debating club are: President, Ruth Kaple; vice-president, Leldon Singleton; secretary-treasurer, Doris Turner. The roll includes the names of: Welton...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Balanced scoring helps no. 2 seed Fairview get past no. 7 Hanceville,...
Hanceville, Al. - Day one of the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with a JV boys matchup between the no. 2 seed Fairview and the no. 7 seed Hanceville. It was all Fairview...
Obituary: Hiram “Sonny” Brown
Hiram "Sonny" Brown, a faithful, generous, hard-working, loyal, and thoughtful man, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on April 26, 1939, Sonny was a beloved resident of Cullman,...
Obituary: Dixie Nell Cheatham Hays
Dixie Nell Cheatham Hays, 84, of Cullman, Alabama was born on February 23, 1941, in Morgan County, Alabama, to the late Lester Cheatham and Vernice Miller Cheatham. Ms. Hays passed away on Friday, January...
Obituary: Charles “Sonny” Nail
Funeral services for Charles “Sonny” Nail, 83, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Tuesday January 20th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service...
Obituary: Norman Eugene Isbell
Funeral services for Norman Eugene Isbell, 66, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Guinn’s Cove Cemetery in Hayden. Bro. Junior...
Obituary: Ruth Creel King
Ruth Creel King, age 72, of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children, Michelle Griffin, Wade King, and Kristy Hicks;...
Obituary: James Leston Lee
James “Jimmy” L. Lee passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1943, to Odie and Velva Lee. Jimmy was born and raised in Cullman, Alabama, and later made his...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Ellis’ 35-point gem drives no. 2 seed Cold Springs JV girls past...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- No. 2 seed in the JV girls bracket, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles, faced the no. 7 seed Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in the first round of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 seed Good Hope knocks off no. 6 seed Holly Pond...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The second game in the JV Boys division featured the no. 3 seed Good Hope and the no. 6 seed Holly Pond. The Raiders took the early lead and widened their lead...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 seeded Good Hope JV girls play complete game, defeat No....
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The no. 3-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders took on the no. 6 seed Vinemont Lady Eagles in game two of the JV girls' bracket in the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Saturday...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Chasteen, Belcher help No. 5 Cold Springs JV boys get past No....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The no. 4 seed, Vinemont, faced off against the no. 5 seed, Cold Springs, in the first JV boys matchup of the day on Saturday afternoon. Cold Springs held a slim...
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Holly Pond band and choir entertain with Christmas classics and more
HOLLY POND - On Thursday evening the choir and band of Holly Pond High School put on their annual Christmas concert. The students, 85...
