Monthly Archives: July 2026
Obituary: Travis Lynn White
Travis Lynn White, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Sunday morning, July 26, 2026, at the age of 74. Travis was born on...
Obituary: Dorothy Ann Chaney
My wonderful mother Dorothy Chaney passed away on June 22nd.
She was 86 years young and lived a long life.
We are having a Celebration of...
Obituary: Hollis Wendell Baggett
A graveside service for Hollis Wendell Baggett, 81, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Thursday July 30th at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama....
Obituary: Frances Joan Leeth Miller
Funeral Service for Frances Joan Leeth Miller, age 74 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at West Point...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 28, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Spotlight on Secret Meals for Hungry Children
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pentastar South Car Club hosts a car show every year in June to support Secret Meals for Hungry Children. Mopars by the Lake Organizer...
Tribune Weather Command expanding weather camera coverage across Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – In Alabama, weather can change quickly.
A clear road can become covered by heavy rain. A quiet afternoon can turn into a severe...
Extreme Heat in Parts of State with a Few Strong Storms Possible Today and...
CLANTON – Tuesday, 6:30 am, July 28, 2026
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, and both coastal Mobile and Baldwin...
OmniPlex hosts Flip Trade Show
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Flip Trade Show made its way to Cullman OmniPlex earlier this month. The event brought 175 vendors with inventory spanning...
PREP FOOTBALL: After late coaching change, Sellers’ Hanceville Bulldogs finding confidence in revamped defense
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Following a 0-10 season for the Bulldogs, changes were made in Hanceville, just not when anyone expected.
Less than six weeks from...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Judy Freeman Anderson
Judy Freeman Anderson, 69, passed on July 23, 2026, and was a resident of Cullman, Alabama.
She is survived by her husband, David Anderson; her...
Obituary: Huey Wayne Hilburn
Huey Wayne Hilburn passed on July 24, 2026, at the age of 84; he was born July 13, 1942, in Luverne, Alabama, and was...
Obituary: Holly Ann Tucker
Holly Ann Tucker passed away in the arms of her loved ones on July 22nd, 2026, at the age of 43 after a long...
Obituary: Josephine Runell Thomas
Josephine Runell Thomas, known to most as Nell, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Nell was born in...
Obituary: Arestides Mandawe Raneses
A Century of Style, Grit, and Grace
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Arestides Mandawe Raneses,...
Obituary: Clois Janette Owens
Funeral Service for Clois Janette Owens, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Mack Soileau
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mack Soileau, who went to be with the Lord July 23,2026.
Born August 12,...
Obituary: Sister Jane Estelle Bishop, O.S.B.
Sister Jane Estelle Bishop, O.S.B., a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL, died peacefully at the monastery on July 23, 2026,...
Obituary: Gary Anthony Miller
Funeral service for Gary Anthony Miller, age 60, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Jacobs, Greer discuss Cullman’s ADECA partnerships at statewide conference
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and former Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer joined Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs...
MomCo – Cullman launching Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s MomCo group will officially launch on Monday, Aug. 3. The gathering will be held at Northbrook Baptist Church from 9-11 a.m. The church is located at 3691 Alabama Highway 157.
Organizers Katie...
Supporting local veterans: Devil Dawgs Concessions
Joe Brown, a retired Marine, started his business back when he was active duty. He’s the owner of Devil Dawgs Concessions.
“We just started with a hot dog cart. Something that...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Calamity Club’ by Kathryn Stockett
“The Calamity Club” was one of the most anticipated books of the year. It has been 17 years since Stockett’s first book, “The Help,” was published. “The Help” was wildly successful and was a...
Files from Yesteryear: July 25, 1957
From the files of July 25, 1957
Etha Community News
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Williams and sons, of Flint, Michigan are spending their vacation with her...
COLUMN: A trip that took me back in time
My memories were transported back more than half a century ago, even before I ever smelled the scent that firmly landed me there. I...
Arboreadum hosts local author Missy Gurley
CULLMAN, Ala. – Earlier this month, Arboreadum Bookshop and Garden held a book signing event for local author, Missy Gurley and her book “The...
General Dynamics Mission Systems expands hiring at Cullman facility with wave of new job...
CULLMAN, Ala. – General Dynamics Mission Systems has posted multiple new employment opportunities at its Cullman manufacturing facility over the past month, signaling continued growth...
Hanceville City Council welcomes new city clerk Teja McIntyre
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its July 23 meeting swore in new City Clerk Teja McIntyre. McIntyre replaces former clerk Tania Wilcox, who resigned earlier in the summer.
Mayor Nolan...
Community invited to charity softball game to benefit Curt’s Closet back-to-school drive – July 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt's Closet is set to take on the Sprout Fiber Internet and Cullman Electric Cooperative team as they host a free charity softball game Thursday, July...
Cullman law enforcement leaders celebrate partnership with Crime Stoppers at annual luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. – Solving crimes often begins with a single piece of information.
Whether it is a suspicious vehicle, the location of a wanted fugitive or...
Cullman County wins UA National Alumni Association Emerging Chapter of the Year
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama National Alumni Association held its annual Chapter Awards Dinner during the 2026 Chapter Leadership Workshop July 16-18, 2026. The Cullman County...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point’s Patterson hoping to help lead Warriors back to the postseason
CULLMAN, Ala. - Another season of West Point football is near, and after making the playoffs last year, junior quarterback Max Patterson will look...
Cullman County woman facing animal cruelty charge after dog found starved to death
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County woman is facing a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after being indicted by a grand jury...
Obituary: Sheila Jean Loyd
Sheila Jean Loyd, age 76, passed into the arms of her dear Savior on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, surrounded by her family at her...
Obituary: Chad Allen Quattlebaum
Chad Allen Quattlebaum, 47, was born on August 7, 1978, in Decatur, Alabama, and passed away on July 21, 2026, after a long battle...
Obituary: Dorothy Jeanette Davis
Dorothy Jeanette Davis, age 96 of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born, July 21, 1930,...
Obituary: Kathy Lauren Kirby
Funeral Service for Kathy Lauren Kirby, age 64 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Welcome Baptist Church...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Letter to the Editor: The importance of research and developing new treatments for pancreatic cancer
Dear Editor:
Anyone who has faced pancreatic cancer knows the statistics can be terrifying. Too often, patients are diagnosed late, and treatment options can feel...
Inside look: Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts
We were invited by the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program to attend a rehearsal for “I Am a Pilgrim: The Evolution of American Gospel Music”...
Cullman County Commission approves road projects, airport funding, Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, July 21, approved a wide range of resolutions, purchases, contracts and subdivision plats.
The Commission adopted Resolution 2026-37, lowering the speed limit...
Cullman City Council approves $5.09M for drinking water system improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, July 20 meeting approved $5.09 million in financing for drinking water system improvements, held...
Happy 79th Anniversary, Hobert and Nell Thomas!
Hobert and Nell Thomas will celebrate their 79th anniversary on Aug. 16!
According to their granddaughter Beth Kicker, the pair married Aug. 16, 1947, in...
Obituary: Kelton Faye Micciche
Funeral services for Kelton Faye Baker Micciche, 80, will be 11 a.m. Friday July 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Bruce...
Obituary: David Ray Douglas
David Ray Douglas, 63, peacefully passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on July 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who held...
Obituary: Diane Patterson Entrekin
Diane Patterson Entrekin, born June 28, 1950, in Lawrence county, Alabama to Edward Esco and Barviedeene Hendrix Patterson, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026,...
Obituary: Sarah Ann Stallings Owen
Sarah Ann Stallings Owen, age 89, of Vinemont, Alabama, died on July 19, 2026, surrounded by family at Woodland Village Rehab Facility in Cullman,...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 23, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State’s Randy Hammond named NC3 Lincoln Electric 2026 Instructor of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Randy Hammond has been named the 2026 Instructor of the Year for the NC3 Lincoln Electric program. Hammond was recognized on...
Pet of the Week: Sambo ready to be the star of your family
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every star has to start somewhere, and Sambo is more than ready for his big break. This handsome 4-month-old tuxedo kitten has all the charm you’d expect...
Wallace State holds welding workshop for women
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — On July 10, Wallace State Community College held a free welding workshop for women.
Wallace State Welding Instructors included Melanie Patterson as well as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont aiming for 2026 postseason return behind recovered running back trio
VINEMONT, Ala. - Fresh off a promising 2025 season where the Eagles went 6-5, Vinemont, in Stephen Robinson’s tenth season at the helm, will...
Ivey signs executive order establishing Commission on Screen-Based Instruction
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order No. 745 establishing the Governor’s Commission on Screen-Based Instruction to study the use,...
Obituary: Johnny Ray Grantham
Funeral services for Johnny Ray Grantham, 63, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: James Loyd Gramann
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of James Gramann, a proud graduate of Hayden High School’s Class of 1979, who...
Obituary: Gregory Lee Bryant
Gregory Lee Bryant, age 68 of Athens, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 12, 1957,...
Obituary: Winfred Seay
Memorial service for Winfred Seay, 70, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 25th, 2026 at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Derald...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 22, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State expands Powerful Partnerships Program with 12 new employers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed 12 new businesses to its Powerful Partnerships program, a no-cost, mutually beneficial initiative that provides the college with valuable support...
Business Spotlight: Rose Petal Beauty looking for vendors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rose Petal Beauty, located at 1310 Second Ave. NW, Cullman, offers specialty UV lash extensions as well as brow services.
Rose Petal is looking to partner with small businesses in the...
City Schools: ‘Cullman High School Class of 2027 achieves stellar ACT performance’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools this week said the Cullman High School Class of 2027 has earned the highest ACT performance of any class over the...
COLUMN: Doggone good
It’s the sound more than the smell that takes me back. Not a loud sizzle like bacon, but quieter, softer. As a kid, when...
Cullman firefighters deployed to Texas for flood-response mission
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman Fire Rescue personnel have been deployed to Texas as part of an Alabama response to dangerous flooding and rapidly...
FAITH: Vinemont’s Nora Burks on her faith’s impact on both her athletic and academic...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont's Nora Burks will be a junior going into the 2026-2027 school year, and in an interview with the Tribune, she...
Obituary: Susan Dawn Whitehead
Funeral services for Susan Dawn Collins-Whitehead, 55, of Dora will be 2 p.m. Friday July 24th at Laodicea Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Fernando “Shorty” Aleman
Funeral Mass for Fernando "Shorty" Aleman, age 73 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church...
Obituary: Roland Hankey
Funeral Service for Roland Hankey, age 74 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 21, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Nursing holds Little Lifesavers Camp
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State held its Little Lifesavers Camp at the School of Nursing and Center for Science Building. This two-day camp brought new education to...
CCBOE breaks ground on Cullman County STEM Academy
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Thursday, July 16, the Cullman County Board of Education officially broke ground on the Cullman County STEM Academy. The system hopes the project will be complete...
Solar-powered fun!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library invited Cullman County 4-H Extension Agent Kerri Roberts and Agent Assistant Daphne Gilmore to discuss and demonstrate solar power with young readers on July 15. Part...
David Moss: Tourism growth helping shape Cullman’s future
CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into the current Cullman City Council term, Council President Pro Tem David Moss Jr. believes one of Cullman’s greatest success...
ADPH reports 28 cases of cyclosporiasis in Alabama as of July 20
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is providing an important update on the ongoing national outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal...
Sara Baker ordered back to jail, enters pleas of not guilty by reason of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cullman attorney Sara Baker is back in the Cullman County Detention Center after a specially appointed Walker County judge revoked...
PREP FOOTBALL: With Roberts-led returning group, State Championship is the goal for the 2026...
ADDISON, Ala. - The Addison Bulldogs' 2025 season began with mystery, as they had a new head coach in Mark Hastings, and loads of...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 20, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Linda Louise Trevarthen
Linda Louise Trevarthen, 85, of Crane Hill, Alabama, was born March 13, 1941, in Brookside, Alabama, and passed away July 14, 2026. Through the...
Obituary: Daphne Elaine Langley
Daphne Elaine Speegle Langley, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, at the age of 69. Daphne...
Obituary: Laura Sue Glenn
Laura Sue Glenn, of Hanceville, Alabama, entered heaven on July 16, 2026, at the age of 76. Laura was born in San Antonio, Texas,...
Obituary: Melba Faye Kugler
Melba Faye Kugler, 85, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. Born on August 9, 1940, in Cullman County, Alabama, Melba lived a life...
Obituary: Judith “Judy” Veal Garrison
Judith "Judy" Garrison, age 77 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at her residence. She was born Thursday, February 24, 1949,...
Obituary: Jennifer Elaine Roberson
Jennifer Elaine (Wynn) Roberson, 65, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, with her beloved granddaughter by her side after a...
Op-Ed: Proper hermit crab enclosures and care
Summer is in full swing, and Alabama and Florida beaches remain popular vacation spots. If you traveled to the beach this summer, or at any point, you may...
Hornworms: Masters of hide and seek
Hornworms are bright green and look similar to caterpillars, but are just hawk moth larvae. These seemingly innocent things are the biggest threat to your garden.
They are ravenous eaters and can...
West Blount 2026 Market at the Maze accepting vendor applications
WARRIOR, Ala. – Organizers for the third annual Market at the Maze have officially opened the vendor application process for the fall 2026 season. Held annually at the West Blount Corn Maze, the two-day event functions as a combined community market and autumn festival, attracting regional families and local shoppers.
Unlike traditional stand-alone markets, this...
Obituary: Gina Ann Howard
Gina Ann Howard, age 59, passed away July 15 at Decatur Morgan Hospital after a short illness. She passed away peacefully with her husband Rick and...
Vinemont’s Jordan Windham earns degree from University of Wyoming
LARAMIE, Wyo. - The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students from Alabama at the completion of the 2026 spring semester.
Vinemont’s Jordan Windham earned...
Obituary: Mary Lou Chancey Harris
Mary Lou Chancey Harris, 98, of Decatur, Alabama, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was born on March 6,...
Before Edinburgh Fringe debut, Wallace State presents ‘I Am a Pilgrim’ July 23-25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present “I Am a Pilgrim: The Evolution of American Gospel Music”...
Dockery, Thompson earn degrees from Mississippi State
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - More than 3,500 students are on the spring 2026 Graduation List at Mississippi State University, including two local students:
Sarah Dockery,...
Files from Yesteryear: July 18, 1940
From the files of July 18, 1940
Logan News
Mrs. Mary Nix and Doris Nix were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Nix...
COLUMN: The gift of sight
Have you ever wondered or imagined what it might be like to not be able to see? The ability to see is one of...
West Point Intermediate named NAESP National Gold Star School
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point Intermediate School has been named a National Gold Star School by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).
The national...
Cullman’s Stella Meyer earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Stella Meyer of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Meyer, a freshman at The University of Alabama, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.
Since...
Holly Pond’s Aubrey Mayfield earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Aubrey Mayfield of Holly Pond was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Mayfield, a freshman at...
Cold Springs FCCLA members earn national gold recognition at 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference
BREMEN, Ala. - Members of the Cold Springs FCCLA Chapter earned national recognition during the 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference, held July 6–10 in Washington, D.C.,...
Aderholt backs permanent daylight saving time, raises concerns about dark school mornings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, voted this week in favor of legislation that would end the twice-yearly clock change by making daylight saving time...
PREP FOOTBALL: New-look Fairview Aggies enter 2026 season with the same winning standard and...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- Turnover was the theme of the offseason for the Fairview Aggies, who, prior to the retirement of legendary head coach George Redding,...
Cullman Community Theatre holds annual summer camp
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre’s summer theater camp kicked off this week with Rodney Basenburg, Wayne Cook and Laura Harris.
Cook, who is the founding member...
