WSCC launching Robotic Welding Technician degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) welding program is preparing for a noteworthy fall 2022 semester. The department is launching a new...
Cullman’s Sybil Tubbs graduates from SUNY Oneonta
ONEONTA, N.Y. - Sybil Tubbs of Cullman, Alabama, is among the students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the spring 2022 semester. The college's...
‘A Journey for Love’
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagle Band finished up two weeks of band camp July 29, preparing a love song-packed halftime show for this...
Obituary: Alvis Ernest Strickland
Alvis Ernest “Bit” Strickland, 93 of Arley, entered into rest on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Strickland...
Obituary: Kevin Dewayne Yates
Kevin Dewayne Yates, 58, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, closed his eyes in sleep and woke up eternally healed on August 2, 2022.
Kevin...
Obituary: Linda Ray Clark
Linda Ray Clark, age 79 of Logan, passed away at her home on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born February 13, 1943, to...
Obituary: Frederick Dawson Holloway
A highly decorated Vietnam combat veteran died Feb. 22, 2021, from injuries sustained in a single-engine airplane crash in Cullman, AL.
Frederick “Noah” Dawson Holloway...
Registration open for CCSO Citizens’ Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Applications are being accepted now for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy fall 2022 session.
The Citizens' Academy is an...
Sons of Liberty complete 10th annual Pray and Pledge Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s schools were visited by riders from the Alabama Sons of Liberty, Christian Motorcycle Association and Cullman County Wranglers Saturday...
Rock the South: Law enforcement, EMS update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first day of Rock the South saw more than 60,000 attendees from all over the country, six musical acts, some...
More than 60K turn out to Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Temperatures were in the low 90s and the heat index was near 100 when the gates opened at this year’s Rock...
The sky’s the limit: Exponential return on investment opportunity for city, county at Cullman Regional Airport
VINEMONT, Ala. - With both the State of Alabama and federal government investing millions of dollars in the Cullman Regional Airport by way of...
Obituary: Wanda Jean Holcombe Hodge
Funeral Service for Wanda Jean Holcombe Hodge, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at First Baptist...
Obituary: Mary Jean Ponder
Graveside Service for Mary Jean Ponder, age 87, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Ebenezer Cemetery with...
Obituary: Charles William “Smitty” Smith
Charles William "Smitty" Smith, age 86, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born February 21, 1936, in Falkville, AL.
Visitation...
‘We expect to go further’: Good Hope’s Lexi Collins ready for upcoming season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders put together another historic season last year, going 31-4 and making yet another trip to...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Sacred Heart honors Mother Mary Rose, LIHM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman recently honored Mother Mary Rose, LIHM Sister, during a covered dish dinner and reception in the Family...
Rock the South: Law enforcement update
CULLMAN, Ala. – With thousands descending on Cullman this weekend for the Rock the South music festival, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said his...
‘Meek allowed me to be myself’: Ephram Milne remembers his time as a Tiger
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former basketball and baseball player at Meek High School, Ephram Milne. He had some amazing...
ALEA: ABCs of back-to-school safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Somewhere between purchasing school supplies, packing lunches and selecting outfits for the first day of a new school year, parents and...
County Commission talks possible litigation in executive session
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning held a special-called meeting to vote on a short agenda and then meet in...
Obituary: Justin Scott Philyaw
Funeral Service for Justin Scott "Dossey" Philyaw, 39, of Cullman will be 1pm, Friday, August 5, 2022, in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev....
Obituary: Henry “Hardie” Cornett
Funeral services for Henry Hardie Cornett, 99, of Cullman, Alabama will be Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with the Reverend...
Obituary: Nathaniel Riley Thomas
Graveside Service for Nathaniel Riley Thomas, age 38, of Cullman, will be at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery....
Obituary: Colby Aaron Ford
Colby Aaron Ford, 14, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 1, 2022. Colby was born in Cullman, Alabama, on October 17, 2007,...
Obituary: Caden Allen Rodgers
Caden Allen Rodgers, 19, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 1, 2022. He was born in Cullman, Alabama, on December 11, 2002,...
Obituary: Kenneth Wayne Smith Sr.
Funeral service for Kenneth Wayne Smith Sr., 82, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, August 8th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Hanceville Bulldog Band preparing ‘Star-Crossed’ halftime performance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldog Band participated in its final days of band camp last week. Beginning the first week with rookie camp,...
Parking and rideshare options for Rock the South
The gate to Rock the South will open in less than 24 hours and now is the time to map out a parking plan...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local back-to-school events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, area schools and organizations host back-to-school events to celebrate kids returning to school and to ready any supplies families...
“I want to be the teammate that everyone can count on”: Good Hope’s Colton Lindsey preparing for senior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The 2021-2022 season saw the Good Hope Raiders finish with a 20-11 record, a Cullman County Championship, a runner-up finish...
History-rich Colony Day celebration coming Aug. 6
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony will host its much anticipated Colony Day celebration this Saturday, Aug. 6, beginning at 9 a.m., with...
Rock the South survival guide
CULLMAN, Ala. - For a decade, Rock the South (RTS) has promised a hot and sweaty, boot-stomping good time. Founder Shane Quick and his...
Obituary: Roger Bradley Clark
Roger Bradley Clark of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 1, 2022, at the age of 62. Roger was born in Tennessee on December...
Obituary: Vernon Lee Alvis
Reverend Vernon Lee Alvis, age 84 of Garden City, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham. He was...
Obituary: Nava Jean Parker
Funeral Service for Nava Jean Parker, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Randy Loyd Nelson
Randy Loyd Nelson, age 61 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at the Folsom Center. He was born January 16, 1961,...
Obituary: Casen Myles Wasilewski
Casen Myles Wasilewski, of Cullman was born and passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at St. Vincent's Hospital.
Casen is survived by his parents:...
Obituary: Robert H. Johnson
Robert H. “Bob” Johnson, 83, died July 30, 2022, in Arley, AL. Mr. Johnson retired after 33 years with the U.S. Army Corps of...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC short-term training programs hosting new boot camps beginning in August
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and Adult Education Department are hosting new rounds of short-term training...
‘You have to work together’: Bryan Marquez talks about his time at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Hanceville Football manager Bryan Marquez. Bryan made a lot of great memories on and off...
‘A Knight’s Code’
ARAB, Ala. - The Arab High School Band reached the end of two full weeks of band camp last Friday. The entire band was...
‘A really good community that has really stepped up’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Parkside School held its second annual Back to School Bash Saturday on campus.
Last year, before outgrowing the location, the bash was...
City Planning Commission amends street requirements for new subdivision construction
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Monday night with five public hearings held, including an amendment to street regulations in...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Crumbley
Patricia Ann Crumbley, age 71, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Patricia was born December 8, 1950, in Arab, Alabama...
Obituary: James Leon Eidson, Sr.
Funeral services for James (Buddy) Leon Eidson, Sr. will be at 11 a.m. on Friday August 5, 2022, at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, Pastor...
Obituary: Oliver D. Haygood
Corporal Oliver D. Haygood, age 59 of the Colony, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born...
Obituary: Tony C. Smothers
Tony C. Smothers, age 62 of Bremen passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on July...
Obituary: Laura Lynn Haynes
Funeral services for Laura Lynn Haynes of Hanceville will be 2p.m. Saturday, August 6th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 12-2p.m...
Obituary: Dorothy Faye Hunter
Funeral service for Dorothy Faye Hunter, 74, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 4th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Michael Wayne Shaffer
Michael Wayne Shaffer, 67, of Hanceville passed from this life Monday, August 1st, 2022, at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
8 members of Calhoun County-based methamphetamine trafficking ring arrested
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An indictment charging 12 defendants in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy based in Calhoun County was unsealed Tuesday, announced U.S. Attorney Prim...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Keep God first’: Holly Pond’s Samantha Giles gearing up for senior season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- 2021 was another solid year for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They finished runners-up in the area tournament and made...
AHSAA mourns the passing of long-time supporter Feltus McGriff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association was saddened to learn of the passing of long-time special fan and AHSAA volunteer Feltus...
CCSO makes multiple arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests countywide Thursday through Sunday.
Thursday, July 28
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the...
Ryans Creek Baptist Church hosts inaugural car show
BREMEN, Ala. - In a sign of Christian charity, Ryans Creek Baptist Church accepted no entry fees at its inaugural car show Saturday morning....
Food, school supplies to be given away Aug. 6 at The Link: Partnership with Greater Good Music, Jamey Johnson, Morgan Wallen and United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m.-noon, those in need can go by The Link of Cullman County’s drive-through for food...
Cullman First Baptist dedicates Kids’ Space
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman First Baptist Church dedicated a new education space for children on Sunday, July 31, 2022. This new addition includes new...
Obituary: Bonnie Lee Rice Swann Nichles
Bonnie Lee Rice Swann Nichles, 82, of Hanceville passed away Sunday, July 31st, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing Home. A memorial service will be planned...
Obituary: Ida Norene Abbott
Ida Norene Abbott, age 81 of Houston, AL, formerly of Hollywood, FL, entered into rest on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Brookwood Baptist Medical...
Obituary: Robert Duane Phillips
Robert Duane Phillips, 93, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away on July 29, 2022. He was born July 1, 1929, in Cullman County, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Layla Marie Lynch
Graveside services for Layla Marie Lynch of Cullman will be 3:30 P.M Wednesday, August 3rd at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Scott Kowerduck will...
Obituary: Feltus Clinton McGriff
Funeral Service for Feltus Clinton McGriff, age 93, of Cullman, AL (Holly Pond), will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at...
Obituary: Stanley Eugene Finnen
Stanley Eugene Finnen, age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 8,...
Obituary: Geraldine McSwain
Funeral services for Geraldine McSwain of Bremen will be 12 p.m., Wednesday, August 3rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson’s...
Pet of the Week: Sparrow – A friend through thick and thin
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sparrow.
Sparrow is a...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘We are a family’: Cullman’s Olivia Britton ready for senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last season was a special one for the Cullman Lady Bearcat softball team as they made a deep postseason run before...
2 teens killed in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. -Two teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle wreck in Cullman County early Monday morning. The crash happened at approximately 1:21 a.m. in...
Free admission for school employees Tuesday at WildWater
CULLMAN, Ala. - All school employees in Cullman County are invited to enjoy a free day of fun in the sun at WildWater on...
Firefighters host day in the park
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and the Town of Holly Pond hosted the inaugural Day in the Park...
Obituary: James Melvin Carter
Funeral services for James Melvin “Skip” Carter were held at 4:00 p.m. on July 30, 2022, at Holly Pond Funeral Home. Mr. Carter passed...
‘King of Pop’ flavor
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Friday marked the end of Fairview's nighttime band camp. This week, the 66-member Aggie Band will begin perfecting its halftime show.
Director...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1954
From the files of 1904
Miss Annie McConnell has returned to her studies in Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Joseph Rudder returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Knoxville.
Captain...
‘For All Mankind’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat Band completed its final week of band camp this week with an evening performance for the community.
Christopher Smith,...
Obituary: James Harley Hunt
James Harley Hunt passed from this life on July 29th, 2022, at his home. He was born June 16, 1934, to Clarence and Caroline...
Obituary: Emma Lou Hathcoat
Graveside service for Emma Lou Hathcoat, 86, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, at Cullman Memory Gardens, Rev. Steve...
Obituary: Wendell Lavaughn Moody
Wendell Lavaughn Moody, age 88 of Haleyville, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
Wendell was born on...
Obituary: Marveline Burnett
Marveline Burnett, 89 of Addison, passed away July 29, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 23, 1933, in Lawrence County, AL...
Obituary: Charles Edward Mason
Charles Edward Mason, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 27, 2022, at the age of 70. Ed was born in Cullman County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Evelyn Louise Horton
Evelyn Louise Horton, 82, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the arms of her loving Father on July 28, 2022. She was born to...
Logan VFD, others beefing up lake search and rescue capabilities
LOGAN, Ala. – The Logan Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently purchased a 21-foot SeaArk boat from Russell Marine in Dodge City to be used...
Cold Springs Royal Blue Band preparing show full of country hits
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Royal Blue Band wrapped up its second and final week of band camp this week. The...
‘Peter and the Wolf’ a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attendees enjoyed a one-night-only performance of “Peter and the Wolf” Friday evening at Stone Bridge Farms, courtesy of BD Ballet Academy,...
City school board meets for last time before new school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday morning held a special-called meeting at the central office.
In its last meeting before the...
Obituary: Minerva Ann Tilley
Minerva Ann Tilley, 76, of Vinemont passed away Friday, July 29th, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 28, 1945, to John Dixon...
Obituary: Tammy Marlene Baldwin
Tammy Marlene Baldwin, 46 of Curry, passed away July 27, 2022, at UAB Hospital.
She was born August 25, 1975, in Conway, Arkansas.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: James Edward Thompson
James Edward Thompson, age 79, of Eva, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Folsom Center. He was born November 23, 1942, in...
Obituary: Rhonda Jean Maciejewski
Rhonda Jean Maciejewski, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Rhonda was born April 23, 1952.
Rhonda enjoyed working in...
Rock the South safety, traffic updates from law enforcement: Festival returning Aug. 5-6
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Chief of Highway Patrol Michael...
Arrests and incidents reported July 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
State agencies, Children’s of Alabama partner to expand training for mental health service coordinators in public schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Decades of research indicate the early years of life are a period of exponential brain development, characterized by great opportunity and...
Young authors read published books
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Young authors, siblings John Luke and Anna Kate Allcorn, participated in their first public appearance Wednesday morning at the Hanceville Public...
Peinhardt Farm Day(s) returning Oct. 15-16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation will host Peinhardt Living History Farm Day over an unprecedented two-day span this year. Peinhardt...
Obituary: Jean Whaley Lollar
Jean Whaley Lollar, 91, made her final journey home on July 26, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1930, to William Otto and...
