Monthly Archives: November 2023
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently made the following arrests.
Nov. 20
Deputies arrested Jessica Lynne Armstrong, 42, of Cullman, on multiple...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits varsity matchups with Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Lynn Bears for two varsity contests and came away with a split. The Lady Bears came away with a...
Ivey announces additional $500K for Cullman Co. road project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A project to aid the expansion of a Cullman industry picked up some additional financial support with a $500,000 grant from...
Fairview High to present ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Dec. 9
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Forty-seven Fairview High School Theatre students have been preparing for weeks, and on Saturday, Dec. 9, the group will present the...
Obituary: Jimmy Ray Gilley
Memorial service for Jimmy Ray Gilley, age 55, of Logan, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Winona “Winnie” Lee Lindsey
Funeral service for Winona “Winnie” Lee Lindsey, 89, of Hanceville, will be Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel...
Obituary: Carol Denise Horstman
Carol Denise Horstman, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.
Carol is survived by her husband, Robert Horstman; her son...
UPDATED: 1 arrested following car chase; passenger free to go
UPDATED (5:24 p.m.) - According to CPD, the driver of the car was arrested and the passenger was detained but released. The driver is...
Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes is set to take place Sunday, Dec. 3. It’s a chance to...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City Council hears challenge to new north-side development
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening held a public hearing to consider an ordinance to rezone property belonging to the...
Pet of the week: Witness the glory of Glory
CULLMAN, Ala. – Glory, an approximately 2-year-old female heeler mix with a coal and chocolate coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...
Christmas in Cullman parade, tree lighting this Friday, Dec. 1; updated parade route
CULLMAN, Ala. — The city of Cullman is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for its “most spectacular Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony...
Obituary: Carolyn Mae Ortega
Carolyn Mae Ortega, age 76, of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Feb. 8, 1947, to...
Obituary: Robert Lee Hare Sr.
Robert Lee Hare Sr., age 78, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born Feb. 25, 1945,...
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...
ADOC arrests 2 of its own
ELMORE, Ala. – Former Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Administrative Support Assistant II at Elmore Correctional Facility, Sarah Woodward, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov....
How to ‘sleigh’ your holiday card
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The holiday-card season is here. Soon, mailboxes will be filled with greetings and warm wishes. When it comes to making...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State cuts ribbon on Workforce Training Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – City, county and state representatives in industry, business and education were gathered on the campus of Rehau Wednesday morning to celebrate...
Local family entering mission field in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you asked Lyndsie Camper what her heart loves most, she would say without hesitation, “To serve others.”
Camper, her husband Micah...
Light up the holidays
VINEMONT, Ala. - The holiday season is here, and families are preparing their holiday ; locals are preparing their menus, carefully selecting gifts and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits home matchups with Tharptown
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Tharptown Wildcats at cozy Allen Stephenson Gym and split the two varsity games between them. The Lady Bulldogs dropped...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope Raiders, Lady Raiders pick up wins at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders made the short trip over to Vinemont to take on the Eagles Tuesday night. Both the Lady Raiders and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brown’s 37 leads Holly Pond past J.B. Pennington 64-60, Lady Broncos earn...
HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Broncos and Lady Broncos returned home after the Thanksgiving holiday to host J.B. Pennington Tuesday night and both Holly...
Obituary: James Early Scott
James Early Scott, 84, of Cullman, passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date.
Mr....
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
From sea to IT: Navy veteran Troy Luquire highlights experience as Wallace State student
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Troy Luquire is a computer science student at Wallace State Community College. His role goes beyond traditional classroom learning, as he immerses...
Surviving road trips with children this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Traveling is a large part of so many holiday plans. While many travelers may prefer to fly, large families or households...
Christmases past: Basch family tree lives on
CULLMAN, Ala. – For 44 years, the sight of a giant, spinning tree glowing in a window greeted motorists as they entered Cullman from...
Veteran spotlight: William Carter
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Vinemont 56-45, Lady Eagles earn 64-24 win
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted their neighbors to the East, the Vinemont Eagles, in a boys and girls' matchup on the hardwood Monday night. Addison's...
Obituary: Gladys Louise Carr
Gladys Louise Carr, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at the age of 73. Ms. Carr was born to...
Obituary: Tammy Kay Sanford
Tammy Kay Sanford, born Aug. 22, 1963, went to her Heavenly home on Nov. 6, 2023 while residing in Honey Grove, Texas.
A memorial service...
Obituary: Leslie Diane Malone
Funeral services for Leslie Diane Malone, 53, of Bremen, Alabama will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Henry Roy Goodno
Henry Roy Goodno, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Nov. 25, 2023, at the age of 92. Mr. Goodno was born in Cullman County,...
Obituary: Patricia “Sally” Curl
Memorial service for Patricia “Sally” Curl, age 75, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Curl...
Wallace State Volleyball, Cross Country wrap up seasons at NJCAA national championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s and Volleyball Cross Country Cross Country teams each ended their seasons with a lot to be proud of as...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Sheriff Gentry shares vital holiday safety tips
As the festive season is in full swing, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry emphasized the importance of caution during this joyous time. "Unfortunately, the...
Beat cabin fever with fun-filled winter activities
Crisp air and cold temperatures are a trademark of winter. Colder days likely mean more time inside; for children, being cooped inside can be...
Troy runs win streak to 9, will host SBC Championship Game
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Troy locked up its second straight 10-win regular season Saturday with a 35-17 victory at Southern Miss in Sun Belt action at...
Late-game heroics lead No. 8 Alabama to 27-24 victory at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. - Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe threw a touchdown pass to Isaiah Bond with 32 seconds left to lift the No. 8/8/8 Crimson...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Someone Else’s Shoes’ by Jojo Moyes
Imagine working out at a gym and running late for a meeting. You grab your fake Marc Jacobs bag and dash to your co-worker’s...
Wallace State Nursing hosts Let’s Pretend Hospital
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For three days starting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, first graders from around Cullman County were welcomed to the 15th annual Let's...
Alabama DHR: 741 foster care adoptions finalized in FY 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the Alabama Department of Human Resources finalized 741 foster care adoptions in fiscal year...
ACES: Amid industry, environmental struggles Christmas tree prices remain relatively steady
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — There is nothing quite like the scent of Christmas trees. These natural living room centerpieces are beloved and provide an...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
Miss Fannie Watts of Etha is attending music school at Holly Pond.
D.E. Jones is postmaster at Jones Chapel.
The sixth annual...
Obituary: Genevieve “Gen” Robbins Crawford
Funeral service for Genevieve "Gen" Robbins Crawford, age 86 of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at Cullman Heritage...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt: A tradition of German Christmas magic unveiled in the South
Updated Nov. 25, 2023, at 10:57 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt, the South's largest and most authentic German-inspired Christmas market, has made its...
FEMA cautions holiday shoppers against online scams
ATLANTA - The holiday shopping season is a prime time for hackers, scammers, and online thieves. While millions of people will be online looking...
Kicking Cancer dancers donate over $2K to Bosom Buddies
CULLMAN, Ala. - After their yearly dance workshop and social, dancers and organizers of “Kicking Cancer in Cullman” donated proceeds to the Cullman County...
Cullman Ballet Theatre School to perform ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 2-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Ballet Theatre School is gearing up for its third annual “Nutcracker” performance Dec. 2-3 at Hartsell High School.
Owner and Instructor...
Obituary: Freida Stidham
Funeral service for Freida Stidham, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
‘It’s been years in the making’: Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt officially opens
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt is officially open the for the holiday season and a crowd gathered at the newly-renovated Depot Park for Friday...
‘Industry Comes to Wallace State’ gives students chance to network with area employers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students from Wallace State Community College recently got the chance to network with area employers and learn about various internship, apprenticeship...
Pet of the week: Serve with Sarge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sarge, an approximately 1-year-old male terrier mix with a chocolatey brown coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal...
Dr. Joseph Jowers joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified family medicine physician Joseph Jowers, MD has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Jowers attended medical school at the University of...
Brandin’ Iron Veterans Day Dinner feeds 1.3K
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Brandin’ Iron’s eight annual Veterans Day Dinner took place Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. It was a free meal for...
Obituary: Charles Baker Davis
Charles Baker Davis passed away at home on Nov. 20, 2023 after a three-year battle with severe COPD. He was born July 8, 1949...
Berlin eyes park changes sought by local farmers
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening discussed a change to its plans for the current farmers market and proposed town...
Focusing on mental health this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - As we enter a time of the year where many struggle with loss, challenges and depression, remembering to take charge of...
4-H Adventure Classes begin in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office announced an exciting new set of educational courses for Cullman County’s 4-H program in 2024. Three...
The Kick Six, 10 years later: ‘A great moment for Auburn’
AUBURN, Ala. – Chris Davis was convinced the 2013 Iron Bowl was headed to overtime, even as he stood near the back of the...
Candidates qualify for local offices
CULLMAN, Ala. – A number of candidates have qualified to run in local elections in 2024. Candidates seeking nomination by a party primary had...
Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt: German winter wonderland in the heart of Alabama!
CULLMAN, Ala. - As winter cloaks Cullman, an old-world charm takes over the streets, bringing with it the magical aura of the Cullman Christkindlmarkt....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman downs Albertville 73-56 to win Mike Dean Turkey Shootout
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back on the court at Bearcat Arena Wednesday night to battle the unbeaten Albertville Aggies Wednesday night and the...
Obituary: Clarice Koehler Shafer
Clarice Koehler Shafer passed from this life Nov. 17, 2023. She was born April 28, 1934. Graveside service will be held at Cullman City...
Obituary: Rachel Marie Mayhall
Rachel Marie Mayhall, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 in Alamogordo, New Mexico at the home of her brother, August Mayhall....
Obituary: Sister Priscilla Cohen, O.S.B.
Sister Priscilla Cohen, O.S.B., a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL, passed into the arms of God on Nov. 20, 2023....
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALEA dishes out safety tips for Thanksgiving
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest weeks of the year on Alabama roadways. This year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)...
West Elementary’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ Book Fair to greet students Nov. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary School students are in for a treat when Thanksgiving break ends and classes resume on Nov. 27. West Elementary...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville drops Thanksgiving Tournament game against Dora 54-49
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament resumed at Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday and to get the day started, Vinemont knocked off Ardmore...
Karma’s Express opens on Main Ave.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Karma’s Coffee House has officially thrown its hat in the ring of food trucks serving the Cullman area with its newest...
Rusty and Beth Daniel named 2024 Farm Family of the Year
SIMCOE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman Farm-City Banquet was hosted by the Cullman County Farm-City Committee at Camp Meadowbrook Tuesday night, Nov. 21, and...
Vinemont seeking sponsors for inaugural Tinsel Trail
VINEMONT, Ala. - The countdown to Christmas is on, and the Town of South Vinemont has announced plans for a brand new holiday event....
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders collect 67-22 win over Dora at Wallace State Thanksgiving Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back in action Tuesday afternoon competing at this year’s Wallace State Thanksgiving Classic and after...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond handles Addison 69-18 at Wallace State Thanksgiving Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos hit the court at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday morning for a matchup against the...
Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland officially open for season
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 21st annual Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland is officially open for the holiday season (see days and hours below). The ribbon...
Gamer Geeks hosting free community Thanksgiving meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, family and feasting, but while many are slicing sweet potato pies and arguing with family...
Veteran spotlight: Ken Brown
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire...
Gudger receives statewide leadership award
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R- Cullman, was recently recognized as 2023 Alabama RC&D Senate Leader of the Year by the Alabama Association...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville tips off Thanksgiving Tournament with 67-34 win over Ardmore
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off Monday and after Vinemont and Cold Springs lost their games to Mortimer Jordan and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Bearcats earn wins at Mike Dean Turkey Shootout
CULLMAN, Ala. — This year’s Coach Mike Dean Turkey Shootout tipped off at Cullman High School’s Bearcat Arena Monday night and both the Good...
Obituary: Sandra Garrison Burnham
Sandra Garrison Burnham, 78, of Dellrose, Tennessee passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
Ms. Burnham is preceded in death by her parents, John Ray...
Obituary: Sandra Joyce Albritton
Sandra Joyce Albritton, age 80, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 9, 1943, in New...
Obituary: Travis Dewayne Powe
Funeral service for Travis Dewayne Powe, age 46, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Helen Marie Holcomb
Funeral service for Helen Marie Holcomb, age 91, of Baileyton, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Patsy Plott-Jackson
Funeral services for Patsy Plott-Jackson, 69, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Nelwin Annette Taylor
Funeral service for Nelwin Annette Taylor, age 85, of Hanceville, will be Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at 12 p.m. at Good Hope Baptist church,...
Obituary: Boyd L. “Tyke” Browder
Funeral service for Boyd L. “Tyke” Browder, age 68, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 at 12 pm at Cullman Funeral Home...
Auburn to host SEC Nation Presented by Regions for Iron Bowl
SEC Network's weekly, traveling pre-game show, SEC Nation Presented by Regions, closes out the regular season with an Iron Bowl battle, as No. 8...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Prepared for the storm: Cullman Electric Cooperative readies for fall power outages
Updated Nov. 20, 2023, at 6:50 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the fall storm season approaches, Cullman Electric Cooperative stands ready to tackle any challenges...
Alabama coaching staff selects 7 Players of the Week following Chattanooga win
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff named seven players of the week to eight spots following the Crimson Tide’s 66-10 win against Chattanooga last...
CCBOE, Premier Bank team up to offer surprise attendance bonuses
Updated Nov. 20, 2023, at 6:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good attendance is the foundation of doing well in school, and later in life, doing...
County commission appoints new deputy coroner, accepts grant to resurface CR 1490
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Nov. 14 meeting appointed Brian Monk to serve as a deputy coroner, at the request...
