Arrests and incidents reported July 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO makes multiple drug arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) this week made numerous drug arrests following traffic stops, tips from citizens and issued warrants.
On...
‘Always have a servant’s heart’: Starla Fuller recaps her years at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs basketball and softball player, Starla Fuller. Starla made a lot of memories during...
Sullins, Bright join Cullman Planning Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Tuesday evening, welcoming two new members: Michael Sullins and Blake Bright.
Chairman Mike Voss opened...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 50th anniversary with a bang
CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday by hosting its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Festival. Admission was free and...
Obituary: Joshua Randall McDonald
The Funeral Service for Joshua Randall McDonald, 40, of Jones Chapel will be 2:00 pm Saturday, July 9, 2022, at The Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Earlie Junior Cooper
Earlie Junior Cooper, 89 of Houston, entered into rest on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was...
Arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The protest that wasn’t
CULLMAN, Ala. - Upon arriving at the Cullman County Courthouse parking lot Monday morning, potential protesters had their plans to demonstrate thwarted due to...
‘Don’t take it for granted’: Good Hope’s Paydon Bagwell remembers his playing days
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Good Hope's multi-sport standouts Paydon Bagwell. Paydon made some great memories both...
Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm hosting summer camp
BREMEN, Ala. - Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm will hold a summer camp July 18-22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for kids ages 6-14. (Lunch...
Workouts with a purpose
ADDISON, Ala. – Southern Style CrossFit Owner Misty Thomas has recently begun offering modified training sessions for a local teen. The gym, located in...
Former Mayor Donald E. Green’s passing leaves hole in heart of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman and its people are mourning the loss of its 29th mayor, Dr. Donald E. Green, who passed...
Obituary: Donald Edwin Green
Donald “Don” Green, 87, passed away on July 4, 2022. He was born in Cullman to Clarence Green and Alice (Latta) Green. He joined...
Arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Keith Lynn Tipton
Keith Lynn Tipton, 66, of Arab, Alabama, passed away on July 2, 2022. He was born in Marshall County, Alabama, on February 28, 1956,...
‘No mountain is too tall to climb’: Andrew Lynn looks back on his West Point years
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of West Point's multi-sports stars, Andrew Lynn. Andrew had so many great memories...
‘This is what Addison is known for – the Fourth of July’
ADDISON, Ala. – The town of Addison on Monday morning kicked off its Fourth of July celebration with a mile-long parade, featuring area fire...
‘Ode to My Adolescence’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native Kyndell Hays has recently published her first book of poetry and prose called “Ode to My Adolescence,” a series...
CCSO asking for helping locating missing 69-year-old woman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating missing woman, 69-year-old Freida Weisheit Stidham.
According to a...
Obituary: Betty Ruth Chambers
Memorial service is Wednesday July 6. Visitation starts at 11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 12:00 p.m, followed by graveside service at...
Obituary: Sook Ja Puckett
Sook Ja Puckett, age 77, of Falkville, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 16, 1945, in...
Obituary: Garland John Bennefield
Garland John Bennefield, age 59, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Garland was born February 27, 1963, in Plattsburgh, NY...
Obituary: Brenda Faye Merritt
A memorial service for Brenda Faye Merritt, 77, of Cullman will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Belview Heights Baptist Church. Bro. Randy...
Obituary: Theresa Lynn Ragsdale
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Theresa Lynn Ragsdale, 57, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Theresa passed away...
Arrests and incidents reported July 5, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Bellmon stepping down as Lady Bulldogs Head Coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After serving the past two seasons on the sidelines for the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs, Head Coach Tim Bellmon is stepping down....
Farmers share bounties through local gleaning program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning at the Cullman Festhalle Farmers’ Market, local farmer and Master Gardener Brad Mitchell of Legacy Farms dropped off his...
‘Education comes first’: Seth Williams recaps his time at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs multisport standout Seth Williams. Seth had so many favorite memories to touch on...
Honoring our nation’s freedom
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - As the drizzling rain came to an end, Garden City and Hanceville families came out to celebrate the nation’s independence...
South Vinemont’s 1st fireworks celebration delivers big bang
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – Expecting 100 people at the most, the town of South Vinemont welcomed hundreds more to its innaugural Fourth of July...
2nd Fridays bringing the party July 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – The July edition of 2nd Fridays will be held this Friday, July 8, bringing live music, activities, food, a farmers’ market,...
An expansive history: a guide to Downtown Cullman’s most historic buildings
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Register of Historic Places criteria for evaluation allow for prioritization of the preservation of historical sites based on their...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office details traffic management at Smith Lake Park for 4th of July festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park today,...
Obituary: William Coley Rager (Updated)
Funeral service for William “Bill” Coley Rager, 60, of Cullman, Alabama, will be 12:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Cullman Church of...
‘You’re never too young to be a leader’: Kennedy Twilley discusses her time at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond volleyball and basketball standout Kennedy Twilley. Twilley made a lot of great...
Two homes in Cullman receive makeovers from Community Action Partnership of North Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) implemented their NeighborWorks program at two homes in Cullman this week.
Candy Ayers, CAPNA’s director of...
Smith Lake Park Fourth of July Fireworks Festival celebrating 50th anniversary
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation’s Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Monday....
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1954 and 1937
From the files of 1954:
Births for July:
Eighty-three babies were born in Cullman County during July. Boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. C. S....
Obituary: Jimmy Lawayne Bales
A graveside service for Jimmy Lawayne Bales of Vinemont will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Mt. Zion Church of the Nazarene...
Obituary: Whitney Anne Maddux
Whitney Anne Maddux, age 31, of Vinemont, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born February 19, 1991, to John Maddux and...
‘I’m glad we live in America’: Lynn hosts annual Fourth of July celebration
LYNN, Ala. – The Town of Lynn hosted its annual Fourth of July event Friday night at Lynn City Park, and there was plenty for everyone...
Hanceville Pool closed over weekend for repairs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Locals all over Cullman County will be hitting the water this Fourth of July weekend but unfortunately, they’ll have to wait...
Mopars by the Lake car show raises funds for Secret Meals for Hungry Children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many children in Cullman rely heavily on free and reduced breakfasts and lunches five days a week; however, the weekend creates a...
‘Rehydration Drive’ scheduled for local fire departments next Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Redline Leather Workz, located at 222 Arkadelphia Road in Hanceville, is hosting a bottled water drive for fire departments across the...
Vinemont welcomes new business The Butcher Meat Co. with Grand Opening
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont has gained its newest addition in The Butcher Meat Co. on Friday morning. The business, owned...
Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism hears community input on future endeavors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) Executive Director Nathan Anderson and Brian Trusty of PROS Consulting hosted an open community...
Obituary: Philip Keith Davis
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for Philip Keith Davis, 64, of Logan.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Davis family.
Mr....
Obituary: Scotty Dewayne Griffin
Funeral service for Scotty Dewayne Griffin, 69, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Blair Congregational Methodist Church with...
Obituary: Lena Belle Speer Henderson
Lena Belle Speer Henderson, age 88, of Double Springs, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
She was born...
Obituary: Vera Mae Harbison
Funeral Service for Vera Mae Harbison, age 92, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Charles ‘Ken’ Sparks
Mr. Charles "Ken" Sparks, age 94, of Albertville, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 6...
Gov. Ivey awards grants for domestic violence enforcement, training and related services for agencies in north Alabama; Cullman a recipient
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $130,000 in grants to help agencies investigate and prosecute domestic violence and related crimes while...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Put in the work’: Cold Springs’ Ella Bruer looking forward to upcoming season
BREMEN, Ala. -- The summer play-day games for local basketball teams have come to an end and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles finished off...
A.J. Daugherty named new UAB Head Softball Coach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has announced the hiring of A.J. Daugherty as new head coach of the UAB Softball program.
A...
The Cullman Tribune brings home the gold at yearly press awards
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune won big at the annual Alabama Press Association Awards last week in Orange Beach, garnering over 20...
Obituary: Shirley Mae Lovell
Shirley Mae Lovell, age 81, of Hanceville, passed away on June 29, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 4,...
Obituary: Darrell Dean Taylor
Darrell Dean Taylor, age 65, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born October 10, 1956, in...
Obituary: Christopher Michael Joslyn
Christopher Michael Joslyn, age 67, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born October 10, 1954, in...
Obituary: Rayfield Bernard Kreps
Rayfield Bernard Kreps, age 84, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Rayfield was born September 12, 1937, in Cullman, Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Child Development Center gives Inclusive playground progress update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The playground renovations at the Child Development Center, begun in 2017, are almost completed, with phase 2 of planning and part...
North Cullman Jack’s redesigned to allow for better entry and exit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The recently renovated Jack’s restaurant on Hwy 157 was rebuilt due to a scheduled review of each of the Jack’s Family...
Continuing the family tradition of service
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday evening saw Michael Sullins accept the board appointment to Cullman’s Planning Commission by the Cullman City Council at their council...
Cullman Lion’s Club holds Installation Dinner for new officers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Lions and Lionesses met on Monday evening at Stonebridge Farms for a dinner and installation of the new 2022-2023 officers...
Obituary: Joshua James Smith
Funeral service for Joshua James Smith, age 40, of Vinemont, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Dwayne Jackson
Dwayne Jackson, age 81, of Arkadelphia, Alabama passed away on June 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death...
Obituary: Shelia Jo French
Funeral Service for Shelia Jo French, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Center Grove Baptist...
Obituary: Crystal “Chrys” Armstrong
Crystal “Chrys” Armstrong, age 37, of Hanceville passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care Center. She was born...
Wallace State Community College has 13 students win National SkillsUSA medals, including three teams earning gold
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College had 13 students earn a medal, including three teams to win a gold, at the 2022 SkillsUSA...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28-29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28-29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Council appoints two new members to city’s planning commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening at city hall where Michael Sullins and Blake Bright were appointed to the...
Tyson Farms lawsuit settlement funds new projects in Colony, Garden City and Forks in the River
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Attorney General’s Restitution Fund Oversite Committee met at three different locations on Saturday to announce projects that are being planned...
2022 Independence Day fun planned for Cullman and surrounding areas
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - To celebrate Independence Day, there’s no shortage of local family friendly, festive events coming up in Cullman County and surrounding...
‘Don’t back down’: Colby Miller recaps his playing days at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Vinemont's multi-sport standouts, Colby Miller. Colby made a long list of school and...
Obituary: Betty Francis Pitzing
Betty Francis Pitzing, age 77, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Zelda Mae Falkner
Funeral service for Zelda Mae Falkner, age 87, of Panama City Beach, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Cullman...
Obituary: Jewell Dean Thompson
Jewell Dean Thompson, age 83, of Smith Lake, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 7, 1938,...
Obituary: Alora Suzanne Whittle
Funeral service for Alora Suzanne Whittle, of Cullman, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
‘Never take anything for granted’: Stella Smith discusses her Cullman career
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman basketball player Stella Smith. Some of Stella's best basketball memories actually happened off of...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
United Way of Cullman County announces annual Stuff the Bus campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County will be hosting their 5th annual school supply drive, Stuff the Bus, July 15-22. School...
‘Surround yourself with the right people’: Tanner Kilgo recaps his Cold Springs career
BREMEN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs basketball player Tanner Kilgo. He will be going to Ole Miss to continue...
‘Stay positive’: Kyndall Seal reflects on her Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope volleyball and basketball standout, Kyndall Seal.
Kyndall made great sports memories competing for...
First Splash-In movie at WildWater on Thursday evening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s new premier water park, WildWater, will host its first movie night on Thursday evening, bringing fun for the whole family...
Pet of the Week: Find a hero in Thor!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Thor!
According to Ruttkay, Thor is a...
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training presented at West Cullman Baptist Association
CULLMAN, Ala. - The West Cullman Baptist Association invited Lee Wright with the Alabama State Board of Missions to give a seminar Thursday on...
CARTS needs you!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) has almost 10 driver vacancies which need to be filled immediately. The driver shortage...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Watson
Bobby Joe Watson, 74 of Cullman, moved to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center.
Bobby was born on January...
Obituary: Ruby Nell Graves
Ruby Nell Graves, 89, of Bangor entered into rest on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at her residence. She was born June 16, 1933 in...
Obituary: Ruth Ilene Cochran
Graveside service for Ruth Ilene Cochran, age 99, of Panama City Beach, FL, formally of Cullman, AL, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,...
Obituary: Rhonda Karen Anderson
Rhonda Karen Anderson, age 73, of Falkville, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Woodland Village Health Care. She was born February 8,...
Obituary: Howard O’neal Godsey
Howard O’neal Godsey, 87, of Double Springs, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Hendrix Health Care.
Howard was born on February 15, 1935,...
Obituary: Samuel Wayne Dean
Samuel Wayne Dean, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Wayne was born November 16, 1939.
Wayne is survived by...
CCSO makes arrests in death of infant
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the West Point area in reference to an unresponsive juvenile at 8:00 a.m....
Arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville to remove Home Economics/AG and Welding buildings from high school
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met for their regular meeting on Thursday night at City Hall with all members present.
Mayor Kenneth Nail...
CCSO kept busy with multiple arrests over past week
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated drug related arrests over the week.
CCSO deputies observed suspicious vehicles at a...
(Update) Apartment fire claims life of 67-year-old Hanceville resident
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - UPDATE: The apartment fire in Hanceville has resulted in a fatality this afternoon. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, there...
