Obituary: Elton Alford Jack
Elton Alford Jack, age 88 of Haleyville, Alabama passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at his residence.
Elton was born on Jan. 6, 1934, in Haleyville to Joseph Virgle Jack and Bertha Elizabeth Berry Jack. He was a Deacon at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church...
Sticky, sweet fun at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library was buzzing with excitement on Monday, July 29. Local beekeeper Heather Sinyard visited the institution to educate children about the importance of pollinators and the duties, instincts and lifestyle of the honeybees...
Obituary: Rebecca Feltman Smith
Rebecca Feltman Smith, 66 of Hartselle, entered into rest on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Vanderbilt Hospital surrounded by her family.
Rebecca was born on Feb. 29, 1956, in Winston County, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, from 1:30 – 2 p.m....
Obituary: Garlan A. Hood
Funeral Service for Garlan A. Hood, age 90 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Alton King officiating; burial at Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Monday,...
Hanceville council moves to establish veteran banner program
Juanita Culler, organizer of the veteran banner program in Arley, speaks to Hanceville City Council members during Thursday’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Citizens in Hanceville may soon see special banners around their city. The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night voted...
Community Events: Friday, May 6
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Rummage Sale
Friday, May 6 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 410 13th Street SE. Weather-permitting. Cash only. All proceeds benefit the shelter Daystar House, a...
The Link of Cullman County hosts Rockin’ Good Grocery Giveaway
CULLMAN, Ala, - On Saturday, July 20, The Link of Cullman County partnered with Greater Good Music to host its annual Rockin’ Good Grocery Giveaway. This year, the local food resource event – which is held in parallel to Rock the South – saw...
Obituary: Lola Mae Hood Ergle
Lola Mae Hood Ergle, 90 of Haleyville, entered into rest on February 20, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Ergle was born on November 10, 1925. Lola was a member of Liberty Grove Missionary Baptist Church for 20 years.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 23,...
Obituary: Coleman Berl Harris
Funeral service for Coleman Berl Harris, 82, of Vinemont, will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Woods will officiate the service. The interment will be at Mt. Hope Baptist Cemetery. The visitation will be 12 p.m. until 1...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne Fuson
Bobby Wayne Fuson, 71, of Addison, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Woodland Village Nursing Home in Cullman surrounded by his family.
Bobby Wayne Fuson was born in 1951 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He pastored for 36 years and raised his family to know...
Obituary: Marion Lynn-Parker
Funeral services for Marion Lynn-Parker, 81, of Bremen, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at Bremen Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Parker will lie in repose at the church on Sunday from 12 p.m. until...
Cullman City Council meets; bidding open on Fire Station No. 3
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met today instead of at their regularly scheduled meeting time on June 13, as the council did not expect to have a quorum for the regular meeting later this month.
The brief meeting was attended by Mayor Max Townson,...
Obituary: Evelyn Louise Nelson
Evelyn Louise Nelson, 82, passed away August 12. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Wallace State conducts annual strategic analysis team meeting for business and industry partners
Wallace State welding program chair Jim Thompson discusses the NC3 safety procedures his department has instituted. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s administrators and instructors presented to local businesses and industries recently during their annual Strategic Analysis Team meeting.
“This is an important...
Obituary: Darryl Scott Allen
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Darryl Scott Allen, 60, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Allen passed away December 31, 2022 in Houston County, Alabama.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cullmanfuneralhome.com.
Obituary: Matthew Douglas Johnson
A memorial service for Matthew Douglas Johnson will be held Tuesday, April 05, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m. at Longview Church of God, located at 2025 County Road1269, Vinemont, AL 35179.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Obituary: Cleora Catherine “Dink” Windsor
Cleora Catherine "Dink" Windsor, 86, passed away April 6, 2016. She suffered a stroke earlier this year and never recovered. She left this earth peacefully in the night at her home in Warrior, Alabama.
Dink grew up on a farm in Virginia as one of...
38 pediatric health systems emphasize the importance of AED and CPR training
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Last Monday night, we joined the millions of others across the world who watched in disbelief as Damar Hamlin went into sudden cardiac arrest and collapsed during an NFL game. While the scene was shocking, the rapid response of medical personnel...
Obituary: Steven Roger Ray
Funeral arrangements for Steven Roger Ray, 44, are being handled by Moss-Service Funeral Home. Mr. Ray passed on November 22, 2015.
Books and Brews coming Feb. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Books and Brews, presented by the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County, is slated to return to Goat Island Brewing on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 5-7 p.m. with great books, singo bingo and all of the brewed offerings that...
Information Session Planned for Future Truck Drivers
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education department will hold an information session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m., for anyone interested in learning about the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program offered at the college.
There is a great demand to fill the...
Obituary: Velvie Jane Perry
Graveside Service for Velvie Jane Perry, age 75, of Cherokee Ridge, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Perry passed away on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Marshall Medical...
Obituary: Greg “Gopher” Sandlin
Greg "Gopher" Sandlin, age 53 of Bremen, passed away at his home in Hartselle, Thursday, January 14, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his father, C.S. Sandlin
Greg is survived by his fiancée, SyRhonda Smith; daughters: Alicia (Lance) Shuford, & Ashia (Kevin) O'Neil; the mother...
Obituary: Oscar Herbert Bradford
Funeral services for Oscar Herbert Bradford, age 86 of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Al Dean officiating. Burial will be at Cullman Memory Gardens.
Mr. Bradford passed away at his residence Monday. He...
Pet of the Week: Help Delta find her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Delta is almost a year old and no one quite knows what she is, beyond “sweet” and a “kindhearted soul!”
“Rumor has it,” said Ruttkay, “she's a...
2-car collision at Hwys 157 and 31 after driver allegedly falls asleep
CULLMAN – A two-car collision ending at the intersection of Highways 157 and 31 left one vehicle flipped and all three people involved with minor scratches but no major injuries.
The two vehicles involved were a silver Honda Accord and a white Ford Explorer. There...
Obituary: Mary Kate Sandlin
Mary Kate Sandlin, age 80, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on April 2, 2023.
Mary was born on January 17, 1943. Mary started her life in the small town of Haleyville. She was adopted by Carrie and Dewey Eady, who loved her like their own...
Pet of the Week: Laid-back Sally’s looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sally is a 3 ½-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. She’s a laid-back, low-energy pet who could make a great comfort, companion or therapy dog. If you sit down, she'll...
Obituary: Chris Edwin Kraft
Chris Edwin Kraft, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 29, 2024.He was born in Lakeland, Florida, on Sep. 17, 1968, to Dr. George E. and Mrs. Kathleen Kraft.
Chris was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother, Kathleen...
Obituary: Patrick Dewayne Herring Sr.
Mr. Herring passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born Wednesday, September 12, 1979, to Russell Keith Herring and Sharon Annette Adams. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, J.B. Smith; great grandfathers, Roy W. Walker and John Smith;...
Arrest report: Sept. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Graves, Angela M., 45
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
second-degree unlawful...
Obituary: Herbert Pershing “Mac” McAlpine
Herbert Pershing “Mac” McAlpine was born in rural Blount County on July 16, 1919, the fifth child of Alex and Ophelia Roberts McAlpine.
He was called to serve his country in 1941 during WWII where he served with the US Army 140th Quartermaster Trucking Company...
Obituary: Emily Bonita Rodgers
Emily Bonita Rodgers of Cullman passed away Feb. 24, 2019 at the age of 44. She was born in Cullman June 6, 1974 to Doyle Lee and Doris Ann Sterling Rodgers. She is preceded in death by her father and a daughter, Kazia Young.
Funeral...
City of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant honored with prestigious award
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant has been recognized for its outstanding operations by the Alabama Water & Pollution Control Association (AWPCA). At the recent AWPCA Conference, the plant was awarded the “Best Operated Plant Award” in the Bio- Filter/Trickling...
Obituary: Anita Yap Mangin
Anita Yap Mangin, 80, of Cullman passed from this life on Nov. 2, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Mangin was born July 21, 1942, to Ching Go Yap & Leng Hua Lim. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Clifton Wayne “Dutch” King
Funeral services for Clifton Wayne “Dutch” King, age 77 of Mt. Hope, Alabama, will be Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Edward King officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery at Eva. Visitation will be from 11 a.m....
Obituary: Georgia Phillips Brown
Georgia Phillips Brown peacefully left this world on February 29, 2016. She was born on May 22, 1924 in Dora, Alabama to the late George “Ted” Phillips and Testie Elliot Phillips.
Georgia is now with her beloved husband, J.B. “Josh” Brown.
She was a special, one...
Obituary: Efren Lopez Cordova
Efren Lopez Cordova, age 41, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Efren was born June 8, 1981, in Puebla, Mexico.
Efren is survived by his wife: Vicky Torres; parents: Jose Lopez Hidalgo and Ernestina Cordova Casiano;...
SHE Collective to host SHEGathers Aug. 26
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Daystar Church and its small group SHE Collective are preparing for its largest “small” group gathering to date. The group, comprised of women from the church and community, will host the SHEGathers event on Monday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m....
ALEA’s Marine Patrol set to launch spring boating basics/license course
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Springtime in Alabama is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare for boating season.
Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division are set to launch Boating Basics/License Courses beginning Feb. 11 across the northern...
West Point erupts for 35 2nd half points; dominates Good Hope, 50-6
WEST POINT - A close game for the first half became a domination by the West Point Warriors in the second half Friday night against the Good Hope Raiders.
The Warriors carried the ball into the end zone five times on seven second-half possessions, running...
Community Events: Wednesday, April 27
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Cullman Pilot Club Spring 2016 Charity Fundraiser
The Pilot Club of Cullman will host its spring 2016 charity fundraiser, Professional Women's Fashion Show and Luncheon:...
Homegrown Music Festival This Saturday, April 30 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is holding a party for its 50th anniversary in the form of a family-friendly music festival complete with activities and entertainment for all ages.
The Homegrown Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 30, starting at 10 a.m.,...
Obituary: Arlin H. “Smitty” Smith
Mr. Arlin H. “Smitty” Smith of Cullman passed away on December 30, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born on February 23, 1926 to Raymond and Vollie Butts Smith.
Mr. Smith was a decorated veteran of World War II and he was a...
Obituary: Flossie Loretta Campbell
Funeral services for Flossie Loretta Campbell, 80, of Good Hope will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel., Bro. Paul Campbell officiating, with burial in Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Flossie was born October 27, 1935, to...
Flourish of Cullman Mardi Gras Bingo and Silent Auctions set for April 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman will host its Mardi Gras Bingo and Silent Auction event on Saturday, April 6.
Flourish aims to bring awareness, acceptance and support to the differently abled community, no matter their abilities. Its mission statement reads, “Flourish of...
Secretary of State Releases Details on SEC Primary Election Night Reporting
MONTGOMERY - On March 1, the Office of the Secretary of State John Merrill will conduct a project to collect and report results for the state’s Primary Election. The election night results will be reported to the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.alabamavotes.gov/.
After...
Mayor proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month
Pictured, (left to right): Lisa Hullett (Beta Delta Chapter, ADK), Mayor Townson, Linda Creel and Sue Craig (Alpha Theta Chapter, ADK)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of October 2016 “Alpha Delta Kappa Month” in the...
Obituary: Robert August Teichmiller
Robert August Teichmiller, of Hanceville, passed away Jan. 26, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born in Cullman on Dec. 22, 1927 to Aug. Herman and Gertrude King Teichmiller.
Funeral services for Mr. Teichmiller are Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at 11 a.m. at...
Obituary: Thomas Orman “Tom” Chambers
Thomas Orman “Tom” Chambers, age 79, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his residence surrounded by loving family. He was the oldest son of the late William Orman and Eunice Jeanette (Mullins) Chambers born on Nov. 28, 1944. He is...
Obituary: Woodrow Creel
Funeral services for Woodrow Creel, 87, of Cullman are Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Kerry Cleghorn officiating, with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from noon to 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr....
Obituary: Lollie Jean McKinney
Lollie Jean McKinney, a resident of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on March 19, 2024, at the age of 91. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Church of Christ and an active participant of the Red Hat Society. Lollie and her family enjoyed...
Obituary: Edna Buckner
Edna Buckner, age 86, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Buckner was born on March 25, 1935 in Haleyville, Alabama. Mrs. Edna loved her family, loved traveling and loved going to Jacks.
Visitation will be Monday, September 6, 2021...
Obituary: Terre Gail Gouge Long
Terre Gail Gouge Long, age 66, of Arley, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 16, 1957 to Norman and Hilda Gouge.
Terre is survived by her brother, Bill (Ramona) Gouge; nieces, Andrea (Thomas) Lee and Samantha (Garrett)...
Obituary: Larry Gene Hammack
Larry Gene Hammack, age 53, of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Cullman, Alabama.
He was born on June 21, 1970 in Jasper, Alabama to Clayton and Gladis Hammack. Larry loved his job, liked to travel especially to the mountains, and he...
Obituary: Wallace Kay Barnett
A celebration of life for Wallace Kay Barnett, 82, of Hanceville will be Monday, March 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. at East Side Baptist Church; Rev. Tony Tidwell and Rev. Ken Allen officiating; with interment with military honors in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Wallace State volleyball wins at Lawson State, extending ACCC winning streak to 30 matches
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team swept Lawson State on the road Wednesday night, winning 30-28, 25-14, 25-18.
Wallace State, the seven-time defending Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champion, has won 30 conference matches in a row dating back to October 2013.
Sophomore Cierra Davis...
Obituary: Margaret Louise Smith
Margaret Louise Smith, age 88, died peacefully on Nov. 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospice Care in Edgewood, Kentucky, after a brief battle with pneumonia.
Margaret was born on Nov. 13, 1934 in Federal Point, Florida to Henry A. and Lucille A.M. Roberts. Margaret was...
Holly Pond Town Council hears good news about sewer system
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday got an update from Tyler McKellar of Living Water Services about plans for the town’s wastewater and sewer systems.
“Wastewater plant’s doing great,” said McKellar, noting that routine minor issues have been addressed quickly,...
Cullman County Varsity Championship Set
HANCEVILLE - After a solid week of blowouts and nail-biters, the championship games are set for the varsity bracket of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament. Here is a rundown of the games and how each team got to the championship.
Boys
Cold Springs vs. Hanceville
Cold Springs...
Cullman Regional adding 20 physicians to employed provider group
CULLMAN, Ala. - With population growth in Cullman County up 9% according to the most recent Census and expectations for continued growth in the region, Cullman Regional is looking to add 20 additional physicians to its employed provider group this year.
“Quality physician care is...
Obituary: Jaudon William Wiggins
Jaudon William Wiggins, “Don”, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1933, in Duncanville, Alabama, to Lottie Grace and Marion Richmond Wiggins, and grew up with three brothers and two sisters 13 miles from...
Obituary: Mitchell Blake White
Graveside service for Mitchell Blake White, age 42, of Fultondale, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. White passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at his residence. He...
Obituary: Linda Loretta Hunniecutt Jensen
Linda Loretta Hunniecutt Jensen, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, peacefully of natural causes in Hanceville, Alabama.
Linda was born Jan. 25, 1940, in Oakland, California, to Muriel and Laurens Hunniecutt. Linda had four brothers all from Sacramento, California.
Linda had four...
West Point Town Council Meets; ALDOT Permit and PALS Community Cleanup Discussed
WEST POINT - A regular West Point Town Council meeting was held on Monday night at West Point Town Hall. An update on an Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) permit for work on Highway 157 and next month’s PALS Community Cleanup were two big...
Pet of the Week: help Josie find her forever home
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt with the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to our second Pet of the Week this week.
"Hello my name is Josie and I am about 2.5 years old. I am believed to be a Corgi mix. I am alert, I...
Obituary: Leslie Ellis Brinson
Leslie Ellis Brinson, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
She is survived by two sons, Jonathan Brinson and Christopher Brinson; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. at...
Obituary: Randal Earl Sartin (updated)
Randal Earl Sartin, age 62 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at his residence.
Randal was born on January 24, 1960 in Lilbourn, Missouri.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: James “Jimmy” Hugo Sterling
Funeral Service for James "Jimmy" Hugo Sterling, age 55 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Aris officiating, burial at Bethlehem West Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m....
Obituary: Betty Louise Voigt
Funeral services for Betty Louise Voigt, 91, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Saturday March 2, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Mrs. Voigt was...
Obituary: Danny Ward Shepherd
Danny Ward Shepherd, age 65, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. He was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Virginia to Wayne and Jewel Shepherd.
He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Antonio Shepherd; and wife, Ruby Fife.
Survivors include his daughter,...
Arrest reports: Oct. 23, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 23, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Teal, Kevin R., 47
third-degree domestic violence- harassing communications
Powell, James H. III, 30
unlawful...
Obituary: Teresa Ann Elkins
Teresa Ann Elkins, 63, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born on Oct. 19, 1960 in Haleyville, Alabama to Elbert and Lockcile Clark Elkins.
Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1...
Obituary: Joy Louise Goeller
Visitation for Joy Louise Goeller, age 55 of Cullman, will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Mrs. Goeller passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her residence. She was born Friday, September 20,...
Obituary: Jerry “Wormy” Wayne Covington
Jerry "Wormy" Wayne Covington was born on February 18, 1951 in Haleyville, Alabama.
His parents were C.D. and Lois Covington. He graduated from Winston County High in 1969.
He served as Chief of police in Double Springs before he moved with his family to Florida, where...
Obituary: Karen Cox
Funeral services for Karen Cox, 59, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024 at Mountain Grove Congregational Church. Burial will follow the service at Mountain Grove Congregational Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 29 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Hanceville...
Obituary: Dorothy Wallace
Dorothy Wallace, 90 of Double Springs, passed away Nov. 16, 2022, at her residence.
She was born on July 7, 1932, in Double Springs, AL. She was an active member of First Baptist Church in Double Springs. She loved serving on various committees - fellowship...
Community Events: Friday, April 22
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2016 Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce April Community Luncheon
Friday, April 22 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce monthly community luncheon at All-Steak Restaurant....
Wallace State’s men’s golf team finishes 3rd at Glen Lakes Invitational
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s men’s golf team finished third Tuesday at the Glen Lakes Invitational in Foley, shooting a 13-over par 877.
The Lions have finished third in three of their last four tournaments this spring, sandwiched around a runner-up finish at the Stonebridge Invitational...
Obituary: Garry George Mize
Garry George Mize, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Feb. 22, 2024, at the age of 76. Mr. Mize was born on Nov. 21, 1947.
Mr. Mize was a member of Bread of Life Church, in Holly...
Obituary: Cindy I. Day
Funeral services for Cindy I. Day, 49, of Logan will be held Friday, March 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Chris Pettit officiating, with interment in Fairview West Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday...
A thriller in Vinemont as Eagles win 35-28
VINEMONT - Vinemont won a thriller against Priceville tonight, riding the cleats of Garrett Boland.
The game saw multiple lead changes and more than five onside kicks. By halftime the game seemed unclear. Priceville lead 28 -14 in a game with scrambling quarterbacks and option-based...
Obituary: Elaine “Duck” Estes Cox
Elaine “Duck” Estes Cox, 85, was granted her wings on Nov. 26, 2023 at Shelby Baptist Medical Hospital surrounded by her family.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cox will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The graveside service will begin...
Obituary: Vileta Foust
Funeral services for Vileta Foust, 95, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at Walter Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Duck River Cemetery.
Visitation for the public will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12,...
Jacksonville State breaks ground on Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University (Jax State) celebrated a momentous occasion on Tuesday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts, known as The ROC. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to inspire a love of arts in all...
Obituary: Melinda Gail Kliegl
Mrs. Melinda Gail Kliegl, 51, of Holly Pond, formerly of Valdosta, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Cullman. She was born in Pinellas County, FL, to James and Elizabeth Mary Buchanan Boyd. She was predeceased by her father and a sister.
Mrs. Kliegl...
Obituary: Jerrie Glover Smith
Funeral services for Jerrie Glover Smith, 79, of Cullman, are Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Smith passed...
Hanceville City Council meets; WSCC president speaks, remainder of Romine building sold
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville held their regular council meeting on Thursday night with all council members present along with Mayor Kenneth Nail and City Attorney Dan Willingham.
Preceding the regular meeting, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) President Dr. Vicki Karolewics presented the results...
Obituary: John Murl Rucks
Funeral services for John Murl Rucks, 80, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday February 13, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Mark Dennis officiating with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday February 12, 2016 from...
NATIONAL CHAMPS! No. 1 Auburn beats Florida State 3-2 to win men’s golf title
CARLSBAD, Calif. – The job, at last, is finished.
Throughout No. 1 Auburn's march to the program's first national championship, head coach Nick Clinard reminded his team and its followers after each step that the assignment remained incomplete. There was more to be done and...
Flooding rainfall and potential severe weather coming this week
CLANTON, Ala. -- Several upper-level disturbances will affect the state this week. The first will produce rain and thunderstorms beginning this evening in the western sections of the state and spreading eastward across most areas Monday into Tuesday.
The highest threat will be flooding rainfall,...
Obituary: Guy Larae Clement
Guy Larae Clement, 84, of Red Bay formerly of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 8, 2017 at Generations of Red Bay Nursing Home.
Mr. Clement was born on June 9, 1932, in Phil Campbell. Guy served in the United States Navy for 4 years...
Good Hope City Council meets; Bavar Creek project moving forward
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council came together for a regular meeting this evening. With Mayor Jerry Bartlett on vacation, the meeting was short, with no new business.
Councilman Taft Dillashaw reported that the City will sponsor a Back-to-School Bash on July 29...
Obituary: Janet Louise Hales
Janet Louise Hales, 66, of Holly Pond, AL, passed away on Nov. 6, 2022. Janet was born in Atlanta, GA, on Sept. 4, 1956.
Ms. Hales loved knowledge. She enjoyed reading and did so often to keep her mind sharp. Janet also enjoyed crafting. Ms....
Cullman City Council praises response to winter storm
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday offered praise for the response of multiple City departments to last week’s ice storm, noting speed of action and rapid returns to normal operations.
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism shut down for part of the...
Community invited to 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride, hosted by 3Sixty Jeep Club, Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders and The Christian Motorcycle Association, is set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Participants will meet at Jack's on Main Avenue Southwest in...
Obituary: Jimmy Dale Bradford
Jimmy Dale Bradford, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Jimmy is survived by his cousins, nieces, and nephews. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents George and Leona Bradford; brothers, T. J. Bradford, Herman Bradford, Bill Bradford...
Cullman Caring for Kids holds huge yard sale
CULLMAN – Cullman Caring for Kids held their annual yard sale this week at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Exhibit Building 1 was packed to the brim with just about everything imaginable – all at a great price. All proceeds from the yard sale went...
Obituary: Wanda Gale Smith
Wanda Gale Smith, 71 of Arley, passed away Nov. 20, 2022, at her residence.
She was born March 10, 1951, in Miami, FL.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Wanda is survived by her daughters, Kim and Misty Smith; grandchildren, McKeyon Espinosa,...
Flooding rain, storms into weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Rain and thunderstorms ahead of a line of storms will move across the state from this morning through evening with several additional bands or lines of storms through Thursday. The highest threat will be heavy rainfall where widespread 2-4 inches are possible...
