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Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Brutally cold air arrives early Friday
CLANTON – Wednesday, 8:00 am December 21, 2022
As expected, the National Weather Service has upgraded Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Watches to Warnings across much of...
Cold weather no deterrent at Winter Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – With nearly 100 vendors to choose from, Christmas shopping was made easy all in one place at Warrior Way’s Winter Market...
NWTF donates more than $143K for wildlife management
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated more than $143,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and...
Philip Mayer to lead Tyson’s Blountsville facility
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods has named Philip Mayer plant manager of its Blountsville poultry processing facility. Mayer brings over a decade of experience...
Performers enchant in ‘The Nutcracker’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Under the tutelage of artistic director and owner Elaine Willingham, Cullman Ballet Theatre School and The Cullman Ballet Company presented “The...
State November unemployment rate 2.7%; Cullman Co. 2nd lowest at 1.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 2.7%, unchanged from October, and below November 2021’s rate of 3.1%. November’s rate...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope downs Fairview 77-62, Lady Raiders improve to 12-0 with 63-22...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night to host the Aggies of...
Obituary: Wanda Jean Calvert
Funeral Service for Wanda Jean Calvert, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: George “Pokey” Ronald Pattillo
George Ronald Pattillo, “Pokey” age 80 of Cullman died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Howard E. and Marcille...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Life-Threatening Wind Chill for Much of the State late this week
CLANTON – Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Watches have been issued for much of the state from Thursday evening or early Friday through the Christmas weekend. The National...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging recognizes graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Imaging program recognized its latest group of graduates with its annual pinning ceremony.
“Today marks a milestone...
ALEA: Travel safe, arrive safe this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel...
‘Coach has made a difference in me’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Coach Jim Taylor will be the 2023 recipient of St. Paul's Lutheran School's Impact Award, to be presented at the Alumni...
Wreaths Across America: Community comes together to honor veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local scout troops, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter, representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and community members...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – West Point made the short trip over to Vinemont High School Monday night to battle the Eagles in a pair of...
Obituary: Darlene Smith Blalock
Darlene Smith Blalock, 85, of Huntsville passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at her residence. She was born June 29, 1937, in Cullman,...
Obituary: Vera H. Dryer Snoddy
Vera H. Dryer Snoddy, 94 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Vera...
Obituary: Richard G. Stimson
Graveside funeral services for Richard G. Stimson, age 82 of Tullahoma, Tennessee formerly of Hanceville, will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at...
Obituary: Justin Wayne Yeager
Graveside Service for Justin Wayne Yeager, age 46, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Corinth Baptist Cemetery...
Obituary: Danny S. Hinkle
Danny S. Hinkle, age 70, of Vinemont, Alabama gained his wings on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Danny was born in Langdale, Alabama on Sept....
Obituary: Joseph James Glista, Sr.
Joseph James Glista, Sr., of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at...
Good Hope City Council holds final meeting of 2022
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its final December meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the council...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Rick Pate kicks off Agriplex capital campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas came early for the North Alabama Agriplex’s capital campaign on Friday when Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Rick...
Cullman’s Sarah Laney named to Troy’s ‘The 87’
TROY, Ala. - Sarah Laney of Cullman has been selected by Troy University as a member of "The 87."
Laney is majoring in English Language...
Obituary: Artena Stanley Hunt
Artena Stanley Hunt, 83, of Hanceville, AL, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful...
Obituary: L.C. Everett
Funeral service for L.C. Everett, 79, of Logan will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Obituary: Lisa Elaine Pearson
Funeral services for Lisa Elaine Pearson of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. The burial...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900
Vick Clark is among the clerical force at the Racket Store.
Ed Daniel has opened a restaurant in the old Speegle...
‘How much of a blessing you are’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds upon hundreds of elders from every nook and cranny of Cullman County enjoyed a Christmas luncheon together at Stone Bridge...
Coldest temperature in years forecast across parts of state with increasing chances of snow
CLANTON, Ala. – An upper-level system will produce rainfall mainly across the southern half of the state Monday evening into Tuesday. There could be...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. HOLIDAY JOY
“JOY is the true gift of Christmas.”—Pope Benedict XVI
Are the Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza holidays more blissful or more stressful? YES, all the above. There...
WSCC Sonography program pins more than 30 graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Diagnostic Medical Sonography program presented pins to more than 30 students who graduated from one...
Obituary: Jamie Patrick Yarbrough
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for Jamie Patrick Yarbrough, 53, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Yarbrough family.
Jamie...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies capture county championships
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament has been raging throughout the week and culminated with a pair of...
Pet of the Week: Triscuit (not a biscuit)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Triscuit!
Sweet Triscuit, a...
Bosom Buddies give thanks to community
CULLMAN, Ala. – Concluding its 10th year of serving the community, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation has provided more than $125,000 to 117...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits road matchups at Meek
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison traveled 10 miles south and took on the Meek Tigers for two games Friday night. The 10th ranked Addison Ladies came away...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope tops No. 5 Hanceville on the road 73-67, Lady Raiders...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders made the short trip over to Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium for a pair of county battles Friday...
Obituary: David Michael Munger
We are saddened to announce the passing of David Michael Munger on Dec. 14, 2022, due to a long term illness. He was 64...
Obituary: Daniel Fulghum
Daniel Fulghum, 62 of Houston, passed away Dec. 15, 2022, at Princeton Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 17, 1959. Danny served honorably in the...
Obituary: Pauline Robbins Scogin
Pauline Robbins Scogin, age 79 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Pauline was born on June 24,...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Always be coachable’: Good Hope’s Tyler Cone enjoying sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last season was another one for the Good Hope Raiders. They finished with a 20-11 record, finished as area runner...
Cullman City School Board honors Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday honored the Teacher of the Year from each of the system’s schools.
Honorees included:
Amanda Stidham...
$7.1M awarded to AL domestic violence and sexual assault service providers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Multiple organizations around the state that provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims were recently awarded grants totaling $7.1...
Cullman City Council passes emergency response ordinance
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday passed Ordinance 2023-11 to regulate the City’s emergency response resources. Due to specific call demands...
Governor awards $1.4M to assist child abuse victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Five nonprofit organizations in north Alabama were awarded $1.4 million to provide child abuse victims with access to professional assistance in...
Christmas continues in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas continues in Cullman County as the countdown to Christmas Day begins. Below are some upcoming events.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Winter Market
Saturday, Dec....
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont collects wins over ASCTE
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles were both back home to host the Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering (ASCTE)...
Obituary: Sara McCravy Mann
Sarah McCravy Mann was born on May 22, 1927. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 13, 2022....
Obituary: Grace Skinner
Grace Skinner, age 91, of Attalla, Alabama formerly of Cullman passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at the age of 91. She was...
Obituary: Ronny Joe Carr
Funeral Service for Ronny Joe Carr, age 67, of Cullman and native of Athens, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022,...
Obituary: Justin Wayne Hayes
Funeral Service for Justin Wayne Hayes, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Yuvonne Betty White
Mrs. Yuvonne Betty White, age 88, of Union Grove passed away Dec. 14, 2022, at her residence. She was formerly of Jones Chapel, Alabama. ...
Obituary: Ottie Lee Adams
Ottie Lee Adams, 94, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Cullman, Alabama...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring new hotel, visitors to Cullman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A Cullman water park has helped reel in a new hotel and restaurant that will provide new jobs for the city.
Gov....
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional EMS 1st in state to provide blood transfusions in the field
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s ambulance service, Cullman Emergency Medical Services (CEMS), is the first ambulance provider in Alabama to provide blood treatment in...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the last several days, including:
On Thursday, Dec. 8, deputies arrested Amanda...
Agencies receive almost $48M to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Local grants totaling nearly $48 million have been awarded to local agencies to help low-income households with utility costs. The grants...
Cullman Ballet Theatre School presents ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Ballet Theatre School will present “The Nutcracker” Saturday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2:30...
Home Builders to welcome Santa Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Home Builders Association will host Santa Claus on Sunday, Dec. 18, from 2-5 p.m. at St. John’s Church...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Shout out to Cullman Appliance Repair
It's uncommon nowadays that a business can be prompt, knowledgeable, efficient, reliable, kind and helpful all wrapped in one. It's even more uncommon that...
Obituary: Bobby L. Brockman
Funeral services for Bobby L. Brockman, age 58 of Hanceville, will be conducted on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the Mountain...
Obituary: Dolores Belinda Peppers
Dolores Belinda Peppers, 65 of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Dolores was born on March 19, 1957,...
Obituary: Chad Steven Bennett
Memorial Service for Chad Steven Bennett, age 50, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Wilma Jean Bland
Graveside funeral services for Wilma Jean Bland, age 84 of Hanceville, will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Hopewell...
Obituary: Paul “Scott” Gruelle
Paul “Scott” Gruelle, age 58 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital.
Paul was born on July 2, 1964, at...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Play with a chip on your shoulder’: West Point’s Kolten Perry excited for junior...
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point junior Kolten Perry about the current basketball season and the experience he...
CPD: Tips to avoid holiday scams
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) said residents need to be extra vigilant to avoid scams throughout the holiday season.
CPD Public Relations...
Alabama man brings Pearl Harbor/Day of Infamy Flag back to Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bryan Morgan of Birmingham came to Washington Monday, Dec. 12, on a special mission. Back in 1941, his father, Earl Morgan...
Eagle Awareness Weekends planned for early 2023 at Lake Guntersville State Park
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – One of the most popular programs offered by Alabama State Parks is back for its 37th year.
Lake Guntersville State Park will...
2nd annual Winter Market this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. – Warrior Way Market is hosting the second annual Winter Market this Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders race past Priceville 79-62 to remain unbeaten, Raiders edge Bulldogs...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders were back home at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night to host a pair...
Obituary: Delinda Louann Thompson
Delinda Louann Thompson, age 76 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
Delinda was born on June 5,...
Obituary: Brian Neal Smith
Brian Neal Smith, age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. He was born in Cullman Alabama on Nov. 11,...
Obituary: Judy L. Goforth
Judy L. Goforth, age 84 of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on July...
WWII soldier’s effects returned to family after 77 years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Thanks to extensive research provided by the Wallace State Community College Genealogy department, a Purple Heart posthumously awarded to a World...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs handle Lynn at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lynn Bears for a pair of varsity matchups, and it was a good night for the home teams....
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Thursday, Dec. 1
Deputies arrested Timothy Allen Karns,...
Vinemont’s Team RHAD brings home historic win
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont High School (VHS) scored a historic win on Friday, Dec. 9, at the University of Alabama at Huntsville’s (UAH) Innovative...
Christkindlmarkt a success despite weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas entertainment continued in Cullman over the weekend with Christmas in Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt held Dec. 9-11 at Festhalle and the surrounding...
Wallace State’s Putman recognized by Alabama Baseball Coaches Association
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College baseball coach Randy Putman was recognized Friday, Dec. 9, for having reached 1,000 wins in his career....
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles remain unbeaten with 61-23 win over Meek, Eagles fall to...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Meek Tigers for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night and the Lady Eagles took care of...
Obituary: Lawrence Isbell
Funeral services for Lawrence Isbell, age 68 of Hayden, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at 1 p.m. from the Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Harold Edward Marlow
Mr. Harold Edward Marlow, age 91, of Columbus, MS passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, surrounded by family.
Harold is survived by his wife...
Cullman City Schools central office becomes living art exhibit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools central office in downtown Cullman will turn into a building-sized art exhibit on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from...
Good Hope City Council extends contract with Air Evac
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first December meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and was happy...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
US Poultry Foundation donates $7K to Wallace State
Wallace State Community College recently accepted a $7,000 donation for its Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program from the U.S. Poultry Foundation. The gift is...
‘A vision for where students need to be’
VINEMONT, Ala. – Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, Alabama Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs (ADECA) Director Kenneth Boswell, Cullman...
GOP speaker nominee announces choices for committee chairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, the Republican Caucus nominee for speaker of the Alabama House, on Wednesday announced that if he is...
AL Legislature must allocate $2.7B in surplus education funding
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After budgeting $7.7 billion in tax revenue, the State earned $10.4 billion, creating a $2.7 billion surplus for fiscal year 2022,...
Obituary: Henry Nelson Michael
Funeral Service for Henry Nelson Michael, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
ULA begins construction on $300M expansion in Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. – United Launch Alliance (ULA), along with partner Beyond Gravity, has begun construction on the $300 million expansion of its Decatur facility...
