Obituary: James “PawPete” Whaley
Funeral service for James “PawPete” Whaley, 82, of Hanceville, will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 27, 2021, at Mt. Joy Baptist Church. Visitation will...
Obituary: Marion Louie Jochum Jr.
In loving memory of Marion Louie Jochum Jr.
Mr. Jochum passed September 20, 2021 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born in Cullman County February 19,...
Tuesday Storytime at the library teaches participants finer points in counting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each Tuesday, there is a storytime held at 10:00 a.m. at the Cullman County Public Library. This week, guest speaker Ms....
CCSO receives $2500 from Cullman County Industrial Development Authority
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) presented a check on Friday to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Cullman...
Local man named ‘Operator of the Year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man and Fairview High graduate was recently named National Operator of the Year due to the success of the...
UPDATE: Huntsville man arrested for 18 counts of child porn in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Huntsville man who was arrested on Friday for 18 counts of child pornography charges, was revealed to be a UAH...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope holds off Addison 13-8
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted the Addison Bulldogs for its homecoming game at lovely James W. Shabel Field on an absolutely gorgeous...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls at Falkville 49-7
FALKVILLE, Ala. – After dropping a region matchup to Aliceville at home last week, Cold Springs hit the road for a non-region game against...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point downs Hayden on the road 14-6
HAYDEN, Ala. -- On a gorgeous fall night, the West Point Warriors traveled down I-65 to take on the Hayden Wildcats at Robert Reid...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab picks up 49-13 homecoming win over Brewer
ARAB, Ala. -- It was homecoming night for the Arab Knights as they looked to extend their winning streak to four against the visiting...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville earns 26-13 win at Locust Fork
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – After falling to region and county rival Good Hope last week, Hanceville hit the road again this week for a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman dominates No. 1 Mars Hill 49-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned to Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night and after celebrating homecoming throughout the week, the celebration continued on...
Obituary: Billy Joe Hall
Billy Joe Hall, 76, of Cullman, passed away on September 24, 2021. He was born July 1, 1942, in Marshall County to Ramey and...
Obituary: Bethany Deanne Lamar
Bethany Deanne Lamar, 47, of Hanceville passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Ms. Lamar was born...
Obituary: Craig Brooks
Craig Brooks, 57, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on September 14, 2021. He was born October 9, 1963.
Mr. Brooks is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Patsy Jean Fields
Patsy Jean Fields, 59, of Vinemont, AL passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three sons: James (Brandi)...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Humphrey
Jonathan Lee Humphrey, age 44, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Jonathan was born July...
Local military hero honored at ceremony Friday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. - An American hero was honored Friday morning at a ceremony held at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Training Center. United States...
Arrests and incidents reported September 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Patricia South honored after retiring from 32 years with ALEA
CULLMAN, Ala. - The commission meeting room was standing room only Tuesday as friends and colleagues came to congratulate Patricia “Trish” South on her...
Two women arrested for drug trafficking following traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two women from neighboring states were arrested in Cullman County following a traffic stop on Tuesday according to the Alabama Law...
Obituary: Nicholas DeWitt Pinkard
Graveside service for Nicholas DeWitt Pinkard, 41, of Cullman will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Center Point Baptist Cemetery. The family...
Obituary: Jessie Lee Logan
Jessie Lee Logan, age 73, of Arab died Saturday, September 18, 2021.
She is survived by her daughter: Deborah McBride (Eric); son, Michael King; grandchildren:...
Obituary: Gary Ray “Big 10” Anders
Gary Ray “Big 10” Anders, 64, of Addison, entered into rest on September 23, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Anders was born on January 17,...
Registration still available for upcoming ‘Book It’ 5k Run
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting their 2nd Annual Virtual 5k Run/ Walk and One Mile...
Arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Four Cullman residents arrested for public intoxication
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 18, four Cullman residents on a golf cart were pulled over by a...
PREP SWIMMING: Cullman hosts Tuesday meet with Athens, Florence
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team returned home for its final sprint format meet of the season Tuesday night and had another...
Cullman Regional earns national recognition for efforts to improve stroke and cardiovascular treatment
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional has received two American Heart Association Achievement Awards, one of which has been awarded to the hospital for three...
Cullman County Commission passes county FY2022 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed the county’s FY2022 budget at their meeting Tuesday evening. The $67.4 million budget prioritizes “roads, revitalizing...
Obituary: Rachel Jean Wise
A graveside service for Rachel Jean Wise, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2021 at Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Cemetery in...
Obituary: Janice Sharp-Hall
A graveside service for Janice Sharp-Hall, of Warrior, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Center Hill Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Randy...
Obituary: Teresa Darline Culver
Memorial service for Teresa Darline Culver, 64, of Cullman will be Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 –...
Obituary: Sabrina Ann Postulka
Funeral service for Sabrina Ann Postulka, 20, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Sept. 22
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 43 COVID positive patients, seven of whom are...
West Point Town Council presents plaque to family of Maggie Grant in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council approved it’s FY2022 budget Monday evening. The council passed a $555,812.00 budget, a significant increase...
Arrests and incidents reported September 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: 6 local games on tap for Friday night
CULLMAN, Ala. – The halfway point of the regular season is coming up this Friday and as a result, we have several teams taking...
Brooks’ Place— Cullman’s safe haven
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brooks’ Place is the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, which provides children who are victims of crime or abuse an outlet...
Peinhardt Farm Day cancelled
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Farms announced the cancellation of its 2021 Peinhardt Farm Day amidst concerns over volunteers and school tour registrations. According to...
Berlin passes 2022 budget, fills vacant seat
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening filled the vacancy of councilman Jimbo Quick, electing and swearing in James Sanford as...
Obituary: George Walter Hammett
George Walter Hammett, 82, passed away August 29, 2021 after contracting pneumonia following hip surgery. George is survived by his wife of 57 years:...
Obituary: Stephanie Faye Parker
Funeral service for Stephanie Faye Parker, 44, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family...
Obituary: Mary Ann Waldrep
Mary Ann Waldrep, 64, of Addison, entered into rest on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at CRMC.
Mary Ann was born on July 7, 1957 in...
Obituary: Ilo Dean “Brownie” Farris-Daniel
Ilo Dean “Brownie” Farris-Daniel, age 77, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Daniel was born on February 27,...
Obituary: John Anthony Clark
Graveside service for John Anthony Clark, age 51, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery,...
Obituary: Thelma Elizabeth Millard
Thelma Elizabeth Millard, 96, of Addison, formerly of Clinton, Iowa, entered into rest on Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her...
WSCC Athletics: Volleyball remains perfect in ACCC action, Maddie Nelson wins low medalist title, Cross Country & Men’s Golf updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s volleyball team swept Coastal Alabama-East and Snead State in conference matches on Sunday at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum,...
Cullman woman arrested on multiple drug charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Local woman was arrested on Saturday following a traffic stop and the discovery of drug possession and paraphernalia in her...
Cullman City Schools Sept. 21 COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 17 students absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as of...
Arrests and incidents reported September 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Bomb threat suspect arrested, multiple juveniles across several states involved
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted a press conference Tuesday morning to release an update on the five bomb threats that...
Hanceville Music Fest features popular country band Confederate Railroad as headliner for Saturday event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A small but lively crowd came out to Hanceville’s Veterans Park Saturday night to enjoy the Hanceville Music Fest featuring country...
Good Samaritan’s Community Cares Celebration successfully pushes through rain event over the weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Community Cares Celebration was held last weekend at the Cullman Housing Authority off Cleveland Ave. Despite the threat of potential...
Huntsville man arrested for 18 counts of child porn in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports, a Huntsville man was arrested Friday, September 17, for 18 counts of...
Obituary: Sue Schnittker
Funeral service for Sue Schnittker, 72, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Malcolm...
Obituary: Florene Mattox Johnson
Graveside service for Florene Mattox Johnson, 87, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She will...
Obituary: Jason Matthew Paul
There will be a celebration of life for Jason Matthew Paul on September 25, 2021, at the home of his father, Jerry L. Paul...
Arrests and incidents reported September 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Missing Cullman man found dead in Terri Pines pond
Cullman, Ala. - A man that had not been heard from since Friday night was found deceased in a pond on the Terri Pines...
Baileyton man killed in car crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash early Monday morning claimed the life of a local man.
Mark Lynn Easterwood, 54, of Baileyton was killed when...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at Alabama Sprint Championship
MADISON, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team traveled Dublin Park in Madison this weekend to compete in the Alabama Sprint Championship meet against some...
Veteran Memorial: Staff Sgt. Ronald Hugh Hall
SSgt Ronald Hugh Hall
Ronald Hugh Hall was born June 11, 1945 in Cullman County. He grew up in Cullman and joined the United States...
Chambers Fall Festival to take place this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week, Chambers Farm & Garden Supply will be hosting their First Annual Fall Festival for the community Saturday, Sept 25....
Cullman County Youth Football week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week four of the 2021 youth football season kicked off Saturday, and it was a wet day for the local squads that...
Obituary: Dellvina Washburn Edwards
Funeral services for Dellvina Washburn Edwards of Garden City will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Wayne...
Obituary: David Paul Lawson
David Paul Lawson was born on January 10, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on September 16, 2021 in Huntsville, Alabama and is...
Pregnant women and other eligible Alabamians ages 12 and older are urged to be vaccinated for COVID-19
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As dozens of pregnant women and pediatric patients with COVID-19 in Alabama are hospitalized each day, the Alabama Department of Public...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1936:
This dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here, before leaving for California,...
Obituary: Neda Lou Wilcutt
Neda Lou Wilcutt, 72, of Arley, entered into rest on Friday, September 17, 2021 in Addison surrounded by her loving family.
Neda was born on...
Obituary: Annie “AB” Belle Quick
Annie "AB" Belle Quick, age 86, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. AB was born June 21, 1935 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Dolly Lucy Guffey
Dolly Lucy Guffey, age 91, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Haleyville Health Care.
Mrs. Guffey was born on April 25, 1930...
Cullman native Maud Parker shares her secrets to a long, healthy life after celebrating her 103rd birthday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Maud Nelyne Manning Medlock Parker celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, September 15. She had many wonderful memories to share with...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Become besties with Holly!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Wallace State’s newest FAME cohort recognized at induction ceremony and safety banner signing
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and the North Central Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program have...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops region tilt at Hubbertville 44-14
HUBBERTVILLE, Ala. – After earning a big region win at South Lamar last week, the Meek Tigers were back on the road this week...
PREP FOOTBALL: Knights earn 24-7 region win at Southside-Gadsden
GADSDEN, Ala. – Arab made the trip to Gadsden for a regional battle with the Southside Panthers Friday night and left with a convincing,...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Cats collect 29-21 region win at Hazel Green
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. – After downing Buckhorn 35-0 last week, the Cullman Bearcats hit the road again Friday night and were once again able...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Carbon Hill 30-24 in OT
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Carbon Hill Bulldogs Friday night. The Broncos were at 2-2 while the Bulldogs were 1-3. The game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison drops region game with Winston County 14-8
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their biggest rival and county foe, Winston County High School, on Friday night at beautiful A.G. Hicks Stadium and the Yellow...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Aliceville 37-0
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs hosted Aliceville on Friday night in a big region game, looking for its first win of the season but despite fighting...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview blows past West Point 49-21
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview hosted the West Point Warriors Friday night for its homecoming game in the latest edition of the Brandin’ Iron Bowl....
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to top Hanceville 47-28
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs made the short trip to James W. Shabel Stadium for a regional clash with Good Hope Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Tarrant at home 49-0
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles returned home for Friday night’s homecoming matchup against Tarrant and celebrated the occasion with a big, 49-0 homecoming...
Obituary: Clayton Reece Hayes
Clayton Reece Hayes, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Clayton was born June...
Obituary: Cubie Irene Wallace Spivey
Cubie Irene Wallace Spivey, 72, of Cullman, Alabama, formerly of the Water Valley Community, entered into rest on September 15, 2021 at Woodland Village...
Obituary: Ava Dean Addison Parvin
Mrs. Ava Dean Addison Parvin, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the age of 92. As was her wish,...
Obituary: Barbara Tompkins Buettner
Barbara Tompkins Buettner, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Mrs. Buettner was born December 18, 1937 to Edward Tompkins and Gracie Borden Buettner.
Mrs. Buettner was preceded in death by her parents: Edward Tompkins and Gracie Borden Buettner.
Mrs Buettner is survived by her husband of 61 years (21,786 days): Richard T. Buettner; son: Dr. John
Buettner (Dr. Kendall Dunn); daughter: Dr. Barbara Buettner (Dewayne Jennings, Retired AGR Army);
Grandchildren: Dawson Buettner and Laurel Buettner and step-grandson: Jacob Jennings.
There will be a family only service on Saturday, September 18,2021.
In lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the
Buettner family.
Moss Service Funeral Home Directing.
Arrests and incidents reported September 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Harmful TikTok spreading through the public school system
CULLMAN, Ala. - TikTok “challenges” can often be some of the quickest trending content on social media, whether harmless or harmful, and the latest...
Berlin Town Council addresses two recent vacancies
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council Meeting was held on Monday evening and began with the declaration of two vacancies on the Council.
Mayor...
Apple adventures at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex visited the Cullman County Public Library Tuesday with their Apple Adventures program for the library’s preschool students....
NASA statement on National Aerospace Week
WASHINGTON D.C. - The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on National Aerospace Week, hosted by Aerospace Industries Sept. 13-17. This...
Obituary: Derrol King Burney Sr.
Derrol King Burney Sr., age 75, of Falkville, died Monday September 13, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Clifford and Virginia Burney;...
Obituary: Betty Lorene Jones
Funeral service for Betty Lorene Jones, 78, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021 at Salem Baptist Church with interment...
Obituary: Dustin Leslie Laney
Funeral service for Dustin Leslie Laney, 29, of Vinemont will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Helen Hodge Burleson
Helen Hodge Burleson, age 82, of Haleyville, passed away September 16, 2021 at Rose Manor in Haleyville.
As per Mrs. Burleson’s wishes, no public service...
Obituary: Nancy Lucille Edwards
Funeral services for Nancy Lucille Edwards of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow...
Obituary: Doyle Bruce Love
Doyle Bruce Love, age 87, passed away on September 12, 2021, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cullman County, Alabama on...
Obituary: Phyllis Kent Banister
Funeral service for Phyllis Kent Banister, 63, of Cullman will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
