Obituary: Fred Calvin Alston
Fred Calvin Alston, age 96, of Addison, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
Mr. Alston proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1943-1947.
The family will hold a celebration of life at the Fred Alston residence (244 Alston...
Obituary: Michael Lee Muncy
Michael Lee Muncy, age 60, of Arab, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Michael was born December 6, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan.
Michael is survived by his sisters: Carol (Owen) Miller and Rosemary (Dennis) Mitchell and his nieces and nephews: Dawn (John) Burrell,...
Obituary: Patrick Ray Mize
Patrick Ray Mize, age 24, of Joppa, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Patrick was born December 16, 1996 in Birmingham, Alabama to Jeff Mize and Michelle McLeod. A celebration of life memorial service will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 at...
Obituary: Doris Holley
Funeral service for Doris Holley, 82, will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Baldwin Heights Baptist Cemetery and Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Thursday at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. –...
Local business closings for Labor Day weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The following is a list of closings for Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Cullman City Offices (no change in sanitation and recycling schedules)
Cullman County Offices and Courthouse (sanitation will run one day behind)
Cullman City Schools
Cullman County Schools
All state and...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces judges for inaugural Golden Apron Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Golden Apron Cook Off Competition, sponsored by Werner’s Trading Company, is just around the corner! We hope to see everyone Sept. 18 for this exciting cookoff competition. We are happy to announce our judges for the event will be Mrs....
Liberty Learning Foundation holds Thursday kickoff rally at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Liberty Learning Foundation hosted their official kickoff rally for Cullman High School’s ninth grade class Thursday. With several programs already established in Cullman City Schools, the program being implemented with this year’s freshman is the Citizen Promise Program. Cullman is the...
Wallace State Community College releases summer 2021 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 241 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2021 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester...
Governor Ivey Announces reallocation of $12.3 million in CARES Act funds for COVID-19 nursing shortage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday reallocated $12.3 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to secure qualified, out-of-state, travel nurses to work in Alabama hospitals in a temporary capacity.
“I’m pleased to see more folks getting vaccinated, but we are still in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 46-26 region win over Brilliant
ARLEY, Ala. – After dropping a nail-biter in double overtime at Winston County last week, Meek returned home Friday night to open up region play against the Tigers of Brilliant. Meek dropped last year’s meeting with Brilliant 55-30, but this year was a different...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops region game at Sulligent 53-14
SULLIGENT, Ala. – After falling to local rivals Meek and Holly Pond in their first two games of the season, the Cold Springs Eagles hit the road once again Friday night for a region showdown at Sulligent. However, the Blue Devils scored early and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison edges Aliceville 19-18 in region opener
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted Area 5 region foe and 2A power Aliceville at beautiful A.G. Hicks stadium on Friday night. Addison came away with a hard fought 19-18 victory but what was more important than the victory was the heart that these Bulldogs showed as they...
PREP FOOTBALL: 2nd half surge leads Guntersville past Fairview 34-19
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In what could prove to be the battle for first place in the region Fairview ran out of gas in a slugfest that was much closer than the final score would tell. Guntersville used the combination of a bruising running game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope hammers Ashville 40-7 in region opener
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After last week’s game was canceled due to Covid-19 cases, the Good Hope Raiders were able to get back on the field Friday night to host a regional showdown with Ashville. The Raiders got it done in all three phases...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region opener to Oakman 45-0
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- After winning their first two games by a combined score of 84-0, the Holly Pond Broncos looked to keep it going when they hosted Oakman in their region opener on Friday night. Unfortunately for the Holly Pond faithful, the Broncos were on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls in shootout at Fultondale 44-36
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After knocking off Vinemont in the season opener, Hanceville took the week off last week to gear up for Friday night’s road trip and region opener against the Fultondale Wildcats. The Bulldogs got up on the Wildcats early, but Fultondale was...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point downs Lawrence County 14-7 on the road
MOULTON, Ala. -- On a warm and muggy night, the West Point Warriors traveled north on state route 157 to take on the Lawrence County Red Devils. West Point looked to get back into action after last week’s game was canceled due to Covid protocols. West...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region tilt with J.B. Pennington 49-6
VINEMONT, Ala. -- An injury plagued Vinemont Eagles team hosted the JB Pennington Tigers to open region play Friday night and unfortunately for Eagles fans, Pennington handed the Eagles a 49-6 loss.
The Eagles held tough in the first quarter forcing a punt and a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab picks up 20-7 region win at Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – After dropping a tight game on the road against Guntersville last week, Arab was back on the road Friday night looking to bounce back with a region win at Fort Payne. The Knights were able to do just that, putting...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hartselle pulls away to defeat Cullman 35-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home under the lights at Oliver Woodard Stadium to host another big rival Friday night. The first half between the ‘Cats and the Tiger was neck and neck, but Hartselle was able to take advantage of...
Obituary: James Alfred Gordon, Jr.
Funeral service for James Alfred Gordon, Jr., age 58, of Vinemont, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Ball officiating and interment in Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. -...
Obituary: Bruce Holland Bentley
Funeral service for Bruce Holland Bentley, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Mt. Olive Church with Chris Kitchens, Bobby Bentley and Charles Dickson officiating and burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00...
Obituary: Debra Lynn Farthing Smith
Debra Lynn Farthing Smith, age 54, of Lynn, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Smith was born on May 30, 1967 in Fayette, North Carolina. Debbie was a very loving and caring person who loved her family, especially the grandkids....
Obituary: Sonja Kidd Jackson
Sonja Kidd Jackson, 77, of Upshaw Community, entered into rest on September 2, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Mrs. Jackson was born on January 31, 1944 in Pettus, West Virginia.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Nichols...
Obituary: Edna Buckner
Edna Buckner, age 86, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Buckner was born on March 25, 1935 in Haleyville, Alabama. Mrs. Edna loved her family, loved traveling and loved going to Jacks.
Visitation will be Monday, September 6, 2021...
Cullman Regional Welcomes General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, M.D., to Medical Group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Venkat completed his medical school at JSS Medical College and completed his residency in General Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical...
Arrests and incidents reported September 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 1
third-degree domestic violence-harassment; person; McNabb Dr. SW
September 2
Arrests
September...
Wallace State’s cross-country teams, both 3-time defending ACCC champs, begin season tonight
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross-country teams open the season today in the 16th annual Foothills Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Jacksonville State University Oxford’s Choccolocco Park Sports Complex.
Wallace State’s women compete in the 4K at 6 p.m. and the men follow with the 5K at 6:45.
It...
Cullman City Schools COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 70 students absent due to a reported positive case of COVID-19 as of Friday, September 3, according to the latest school attendance data.West Elementary School reported 21 positive student cases, Cullman High...
Two-vehicle wreck claims lives of two Cullman men
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck that happened on Highway-278 East at 5:35 a.m. on Friday killed two local men.
Bruce Bentley, 55, of Cullman and Patrick Mize, 24, of Cullman were the drivers of a Ford Galaxy and Ford Fiesta, respectively. They were both...
Half a pound of meth seized by CCSO Friday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies spotted a suspicious vehicle at a closed business near the Gold Ridge community in the early hours of Friday morning.
The CCSO K-9 ‘Big’ was deployed, and a “free air sniff” of the vehicle was conducted.
Big alerted on...
Dreher’s: new things to come post grand reopening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dreher’s Cocktail Bar and Restaurant officially reopened its doors six weeks ago and have been making a lot of noise since. Co-owner Christine Chamblee sat down with The Tribune to discuss the changes made to inspire the recent and growing success.
When...
Cullman Electric Cooperative 85th Annual Meeting returns to Northbrook Baptist Church as a limited in-person event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 85th Annual Meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative is scheduled for Sept. 25, 2021, at Northbrook Church. This year’s business meeting will be open for members to attend, but due to concerns for public health and safety, all additional activities planned...
CHS cleared following Thursday night bomb threat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School has been cleared, following a bomb threat that was called in to Cullman Police in regards to the school on Thursday night.
An anonymous bomb threat was called in to the Cullman Police Department at approximately 7:00 p.m. Cullman...
Obituary: Bishop Gradon James ‘Chick’ Chandler
Graveside service for Bishop Gradon James ‘Chick’ Chandler, 93, of Hanceville will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Berlin Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Chandler family.
Bishop Chandler passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He...
Obituary: Burthel Mae Blackmon
Burthel Mae Blackmon, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Burthel was born July 22, 1935 in Alabama.
Burthel is survived by her sister: Luvell (Arvil) Nix; her grandchildren: Scott (Amanda) Shoemaker, Stephanie (Jody) Marotz, Carly (Jaiden Philyaw) Wren and...
Obituary: Carl James Thomas
Carl James Thomas, 73, of Holly Pond, passed away on September 1, 2021. He was born November 11, 1947, in Cullman County, to Merrit Arnold and Lora Evelena Duke Thomas.
Mr. Thomas was a member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church where he enjoyed worshipping...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders sweep area match against Hanceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After sweeping Hanceville in three straight sets Monday, Good Hope returned home Thursday afternoon to host another area match with the Lady Bulldogs and they collected another area win over Hanceville after sweeping the match 25-10, 25-10 and 25-13.
Good Hope...
Interstate wreck shuts down northbound lanes
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama State Troopers Decatur Patrol Post, a wreck involving a ‘vehicle Versus 18-wheeler’ happened around 5:30 p.m. near Exit 305 in Cullman.
The northbound lanes are currently blocked for travel.
There is no report of injuries yet. The wreck is...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) flash, Sept. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Sept 1, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 77 COVID positive patients, 12 of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be...
Arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 30
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 831domestic violence; CR 509unlawful...
Country Legends Rediscovered exhibition closes Sept. 4
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — This week is the last week to visit the Country Legends Rediscovered exhibition at the Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College.
The exhibition featuring stage wear, costumes and memorabilia from the private collection of country singer/songwriter and north Alabama native...
Attorney General Steve Marshall leads 17 states in Supreme Court brief supporting religious charity’s right to hire people who share its faith
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall led a coalition of 17 states in filing a brief Thursday before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the religious liberty of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission. The Mission is seeking Supreme Court review of a recent ruling by...
Downtown Grill catches fire, closed until further notice
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Downtown Grill, a restaurant on 4th Street in Cullman, announced on their Facebook page that their business caught fire early Thursday morning.
According to their page, they said they will be closed until further notice and will continue to update their...
Sweet Tater Festival to take place over Labor Day weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The 25th Annual Smith Lake Park Sweet Tater Festival will take place this Labor Day weekend. The two-day event will take place Sunday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission to the...
REHAU hosts anniversary celebration with Governor Ivey in attendance; announces $50M expansion
(Photo courtesy of REHAU)
CULLMAN, Ala. – REHAU’s Cullman location is celebrating its 25th birthday by announcing plans to expand its plant. The expansion plan is expected to cost $50 million for new production equipment and tooling, and will involve significant rearrangement within the plant...
Obituary: Tressie Laura (Lynn) Wisner
Tressie Laura (Lynn) Wisner, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Tressie was born April 18, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama to Prince Alvin and Fairene Parker Lynn.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son: Philip Wisner and grandchild:...
Obituary: Leonard Tirona Coquico
Funeral service for Leonard Tirona Coquico, 77, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2021, at Christ the King Monastery. The family will receive friends at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. There will be a time of...
Obituary: James Harold Morrow
James Harold Morrow, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. James was born February 5, 1938 in Hamilton, Alabama, to James Henry and Ophelia Belk Morrow.
Mr. Morrow retired from the National Guard and was a member of the West...
Obituary: Boyd Jay Ganger, Jr.
Boyd Jay Ganger, Jr., age 39, was born on January 21, 1982 in Troy, Ohio, and lived in Ozark, Alabama until his death on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was a current member at Harvest Church. From a young child all the way through...
Obituary: Annie Bell Powell
Funeral service for Annie Bell Powell, age 79, of Vinemont, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Adam Twilley officiating, with interment in Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on...
Meeks arrested on two FTA charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Bradford Neal Meeks, 31, was recently released from the Department of Corrections.
The CCSO said Meeks has been returned to Cullman County Detention Center for two misdemeanor charges in order for him to serve his...
Arrests and incidents reported September 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 31
harassment; person; Cullman Shopping Centerthird-degree domestic violence; person;...
Cullman Regional Welcomes General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, MD, to Medical Group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Venkat completed his medical school at JSS Medical College and completed his residency in General Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams set to kick off region play this week
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the first two weeks of football season officially in the books, its time for our local teams to begin region play and there’s a full slate of regional matchups set to kick off Friday night. Cullman will return home to...
Pet of the Week: Relax in the shade with Gramps!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Gramps is a 10-year-old Lab mix. He is a low-to-medium-energy senior who can often be seen in the kiddie pool relaxing and cooling off his paws. He...
CRMC: COVID on the rise, mostly among the unvaccinated
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Alabama sees a new surge in COVID cases, especially due to the Delta variant, Cullman Regional Medical Center runs close to state averages on its statistics. A major culprit, beyond the virus itself, is a lack of vaccinations; only a...
Pedestrian killed Tuesday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was hit and killed on Tuesday night just before 8:00 p.m. on Highway 278.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, Tressie Wisner, 78, of Cullman was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident
The incident occurred near County Road...
Former mayor faces five criminal charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The former mayor of Baileyton who lost his seat as the incumbent in the 2020 race was arrested for five Grand Jury warrants on Tuesday.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Johnny Brant Dyar, 78, of Baileyton was arrested by the...
Obituary: Mary Joy (Wallace) Tucker
Mary Joy (Wallace) Tucker, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. Mary was born June 13, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama to William Emmett and Mary Frances Martin Wallace.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Hubert Tucker; four...
Obituary: Abbie “Toot” Olean Johns
Funeral service for Abbie "Toot" Olean Johns, age 91, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with nephew Butch (Joyce) Shedd officiating, and burial at Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m....
Obituary: Gregory Bernard Entrekin, Jr.
Gregory Bernard Entrekin, Jr., 58, of Quinton, Alabama (formerly of Holly Pond), passed away on August 30, 2021. He was born April 15, 1963, in Jefferson County, Alabama, to Gregory Bernard Entrekin, Sr. and Gwen Chasteen.
Benny was a member of Hillview Baptist Church in...
Veteran Memorial: Corporal David Ray Young
David Ray Young was born March 2, 1930, in Cullman County. He was the son of Harvey and Lillia (Seay) Young of Ebenezer. Young enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War.
Young was a telephone switchboard operator assigned to Headquarters...
Local author releases new mystery novel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local author Reba Whitley has released her new book titled, ‘The Mountain Shack Mystery.’ Whitley was born and raised in Cullman and has worked in local ministry for over 30 years. When asked about her thoughts on having her book available...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic to host free outdoor event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic will be hosting its first Community Cares Celebration at the Cullman Housing Authority on Cleveland Avenue Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. There will be free food, door prizes, COVID vaccines, health screenings, activities...
Arrests and incidents reported August 31, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 31, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 30
harassing communications; person
Arrests
August 30
Cook, Jason C.; 44
public intoxication
Hill,...
International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health pauses to commemorate August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global event to remember those who have died from a drug overdose.
Every 12 minutes, someone dies from an opioid-related overdose. Ninety percent of...
Cullman man arrested for counterfeit one dollar bills during traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested following a traffic stop in Garden City after sheriff’s deputies found counterfeit $1 bills in the vehicle.
Cade Hill, 22, of Cullman, was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation by CCSO...
Oktoberfest announces the 2021 Burgermeister: Casey Harbin
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School teacher and coach Casey Harbin has been passed the baton as Burgermeister for the 2021 Cullman Oktoberfest. With Cullman’s German heritage and history, Oktoberfest is an annual event that brings members together from all across the community with...
Obituary: Leonard Ray Chambers
Memorial services for Leonard Ray Chambers, 77, of Arab, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Chambers family.
Mr. Chambers passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He...
Obituary: James Donald Green
James Donald Green, age 63, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Cullman Regional. He was born April 20, 1958 in Elyria, Ohio, to William Green and Frances Crooms.
He was preceded in death by his father: William Green and brothers: Allen...
Obituary: William Stewart Morris
Graveside service for William Stewart Morris, age 61, of Guntersville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mr. Morris passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at St. Vincent's Hospital....
Obituary: Billy Wayne Evans
A private graveside service for Billy Wayne Evans will be Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Union Hill Church of Christ Cemetery. Minister Bret Walters will be officiating. For those that are attending, masks are encouraged.
Mr. Evans was a longtime member of Homewood Church of...
Obituary: Joy McMullen-Jones
Memorial service for Joy McMullen-Jones, age 44, of Holly Pond, will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mrs. Jones passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at her residence....
Community storm shelters to open in preparation for Tuesday storms
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued warnings of the potential impact Hurricane Ida is expected to have on Cullman County and North Alabama. With flooding and tornadoes possible across the area, residents are urged to be weather aware and have...
Arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 26
criminal mischief; Teem Rd.theft of property; Hwy. 91unlawful possession of controlled substance; Trimble Rd.theft...
Veteran Memorial: Paul G. Absher
Paul G. Absher was born March 7, 1921 in Cullman County. His parents were Isaac and Hattie Absher of Steppville (Hanceville). His father was a veteran who fought in World War I and Paul’s brother Horace was a veteran of World War II, Korea...
Nation mourns the loss of 13 United States service members in Thursday’s bombing in Kabul
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - The 13 United States service members killed last Thursday by an Isis-K suicide bomber at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Sunday. President Joe Biden met with the family members of the 11...
‘Back in the saddle’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As the Holly Pond Bronco Marching Band performed last Friday, they did so under the direction of their new leader. Steven Porter recently took over the Holly Pond Band program and he is excited about returning to Cullman County. Porter...
Natural disasters and severe weather: when the power goes out
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CDC offers these tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power.
Take Action
To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, use generators, pressure washers, grills and similar items outdoors only. Generators should be used at least 20 feet away from...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the beginning of the 2021 youth football season and there was a great slate of games to enjoy across the county, but several games were unfortunately canceled due to COVID-19. The Cold Springs at Fairview Fireplug matchup and the Cullman...
Obituary: David Edward ‘Ed’ Harbison, Sr.
Funeral services for David Edward ‘Ed’ Harbison, Sr., 91, of Cullman will be a family only graveside service at 2 p.m., Monday, August 30, 2021. Due to Covid, we ask that no one else attend at this time.
Born November 3, 1929 to Rev. F.W....
Obituary: Michael O’Neal Hurst
Funeral services for Michael O’Neal Hurst of Hanceville, Alabama will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 7:00 P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to service from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with Matt Owens officiating.
Mr. Hurst passed away at the...
Obituary: Tammy Lynn Kirkendall
Tammy Lynn Kirkendall, 60, of Hanceville passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at UAB Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kirkendall family.
Mrs. Kirkendall was born April 12, 1961 to Ruehl Lee and Ophelia Marshall Brannon. She was well known for her...
Obituary: Sarah Joan White
Sarah Joan White, age 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Sarah was born February 6, 1924 in Indiana.
Sarah is survived by her children: Bob, Beverly and Larry; her grandchildren: Matt, Seth, Amy, Carrie, Mike, Angela and Alyssa and her...
Obituary: Harry Jackson Allred
Harry Jackson Allred, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Harry was born February 13, 1950 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Harry is survived by his daughter: Heather (Roy) Manley; his brother: David (Mary Lou) Allred and his grandsons: Hunter Manley and...
Obituary: Terry Arthur Thornton
Funeral service for Mr. Terry Arthur Thornton, age 63, of Hartselle, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Duck River Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mr. Thornton passed away on...
Tornados possible as Hurricane Ida makes landfall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - There is a risk of tornadoes if you're on the path of Hurricane Ida.
Track weather updates in your area and know the difference between a watch and a warning to stay safe:
Tornado WATCH = Stay alert and be ready to shelter
Tornado...
Hurricane Ida: major storm system will impact north Alabama Monday and Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - As Hurricane Ida pushes through the Gulf of Mexico and a likely point of landfall on the Louisiana coast becomes clearer, National Weather Service forecasters warn that a probable major storm will impact north Alabama Monday night and through the day...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1950 and 1900
In observance of Youth Week in Cullman, a group of high school and college students became city officers for a day on Tuesday.
They were:
Mayor Barbara Gaddy, of Sacred Heart Junior College, City Clerk, Margaret Ussery, of Sacred Heart Junior College, Councilwomen Ollie Carden,...
‘It’s just incredible:’ more than 130 players compete at inaugural John E. Hunt Golf Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cross Creek Golf Course was packed for the inaugural John E. Hunt Golf Tournament Saturday with 34 teams made up of 136 players out on the course competing. The proceeds from the tournament go towards each year’s John E. Hunt Memorial...
Gov. Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Ida Alabama landfall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - — Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency Proclamation pertaining to Hurricane Ida.
“Ahead of Hurricane Ida’s anticipated landfall, I’m issuing a state of emergency for Alabama's coastal and western counties effective at 2 p.m.,” stated Gov. Kay Ivey.
The proclamation...
Hanceville City Council discusses allocation of incoming American Rescue Plan funds
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The focus at Thursday evening’s Hanceville City Council meeting was on how to best allocate the money expected from the American Rescue Plan. Hanceville is also expecting additional money from a recent settlement from Tyson. Mayor Kenneth Nail presented his ideas and...
Pet of the Week: Share something sweet with Pooh Bear!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Pooh Bear is a 5-year-old Blue Heeler. He is a medium-energy cheerful guy who can always be found with a big smile on his face. He often...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and YKTA launch new Tool and Die Maker Registered Apprenticeship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and Y-Tec Keyflex Toyotetsu Alabama (YKTA) in Madison have agreed to a Tool and Die Maker Registered Apprenticeship.
The Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship joins an Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program, the FAME...
Wallace State Future Foundation celebrates scholarship recipients, donors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Dozens of Wallace State Alumni Association and Future Foundation scholarship recipients were able to thank their donors recently at the 2021-2022 Scholarship Celebration.
Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics said the event is a favorite among college administration, faculty and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Winston County in OT 28-22
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Ryker Morgan scored from 10 yard out on Winston County’s first play of overtime to give the Yellow Jackets a thrilling 28-22 overtime win over Meek at Malcolm-Blake Stadium in Double Springs on Friday night.
Meek forced overtime with a Cam Deaver touchdown...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab drops nail-biter at Guntersville 29-21
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – After hammering Albertville in their season opener last week, the Arab Knights hit the road for one of their biggest tests of the season this week. It was a neck-and-neck contest most of the way, but the Wildcats were able to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond handles Cold Springs on the road 31-0
BREMEN, Ala. -- Tonight was Senior Night for the Cold Springs Eagles as they hosted the Holly Pond Broncos in their home opener. The Eagles looked to pick up their first win of the season, but unfortunately for them and the Cold Springs fans,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 28-0 win at Lynn
LYNN, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs traveled to the far western corner of Winston County to take on the 1A Lynn Bears in a county series that Addison has dominated over the years. Addison was sluggish all night and came away with a 28-0 win...
