Obituary: Felicia Nichols Rodenbarger
Graveside services for Felicia Nichols Rodenbarger, 53, of Waverly, Georgia will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery in...
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces $3 million settlement with Tyson over Mulberry Fork spill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday a $3 million State settlement with Tyson Farms Inc. over the 2019 wastewater spill in Mulberry...
Arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Samaritan benefit concert receives Diamond Sponsor
CULLMAN, Ala. - The check for the Diamond Level Sponsorship for the upcoming 6th Annual Caring for Cullman Concert by Good Samaritan Health Clinic...
Busy days ahead: Cullman City Council approves Trump rally, additional agreement with Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening set a busy agenda for local events with Rock the South this weekend and...
Obituary: Lee Dubberly
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Mr. Lee Dubberly, 78, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dubberly family.
Mr....
Obituary: Ramon L. Blanks
Ramon L. Blanks, age 87, died peacefully in the hands of his loving wife of 70 years on August 9, 2021.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Jack Wayne Mitchell
A graveside service for Jack Wayne Mitchell of Hanceville, Alabama will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Mountain Grove Congregational Christian Cemetery....
Obituary: George Henry Fairbanks, Sr.
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for George Henry Fairbanks, Sr., 85, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fairbanks...
Obituary: Linda Gayle Powe
Linda Gayle Powe, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Westminster Assisted Living of Cullman. She was born August...
Obituary: Houston Pierce Dial
Houston Pierce Dial, 90, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away August 10, 2021, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Pierce worked for Walker Builder’s at the...
Obituary: Gregory Stephen Wolfgang
Gregory Stephen Wolfgang, 61, of Haleyville entered into rest on August 9, 2021 at Russellville Hospital.
Mr. Wolfgang was born on December 6, 1959 in...
Obituary: Margrett Helen Thompson
Margrett Helen Thompson, 83, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
Helen was born on May...
Obituary: Tony Louis Ernest Barnes
Tony Louis Ernest Barnes, age 60, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Mr. Barnes was born on September...
Obituary: Maudie Bell Bailey
Maudie Bell Bailey, age 83, of Bear Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at her residence surrounded by loving family.
Mrs. Bailey was born...
Arrests and incidents reported August 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State COVID-19 vaccine clinic open to the public
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19 in...
Good Hope shooting victim identified
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - According to a report from the special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation, an update...
Obituary: Mary Eszell Lawrence
Mary Eszell Lawrence, age 99, of Bear Creek, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Lawrence was born on August 18,...
Obituary: Jerry David Marks
Jerry David Marks, 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Jerry was born on February 4,...
Obituary: Jerry Lee Wilson
Memorial service for Jerry Lee Wilson, 79, of Huntsville is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Barbara Tucker Dunn
Funeral service for Barbara Tucker Dunn, 75, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Schools to implement new vaping policy
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has a new stricter vaping policy to begin the 2021-2022 school year due to the increase in...
Obituary: Burell Boyd (Updated)
Burell Boyd, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Burell was born
January 20, 1930 in Cullman, Alabama.
Burell is survived...
A legacy of Civil War history – remembering Fred Wise
CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a people person. He loved the public and he got excited when people came and talked and shared history,”...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936:
The August Dahlke residence, nine miles from Cullman on the Jasper Highway, burned around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Alton Perdue’s chicken house burned on Saturday...
Cullman’s Matt Lee cruises to win Group A qualifying round at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toyota Stage 6
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2021) – Cullman, Alabama pro Matt Lee only caught nine scorable bass Saturday totaling 27 pounds, 11 ounces, but after...
Obituary: Robert Harold Weldon
Funeral service for Robert Harold Weldon, 78, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home with...
Books to battalions: Highlighting Cullman High School’s Isaiah Barnett
CULLMAN, Ala. - Isaiah Barnett will soon begin his senior year at Cullman High School. Shortly after his graduation in 2022, he will be...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has officially launched in Cullman. On Friday morning, the Cullman County Public Library hosted a news...
Rock the South announces The Marshall Tucker Band and final lineup for August 13-14
CULLMAN, Ala.- Preparations for the biggest party in the south are well underway as the excitement builds for the biggest and best Rock the...
Cullman City Schools return to school Aug. 11, will have early dismissal Aug. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools students will return Wednesday, Aug. 11 for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. On Friday, Aug. 13,...
Wallace State Community College hosts STEM camps for elementary, middle school students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently hosted a pair of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camps this summer, welcoming middle school...
Harmony School hosts back-to-school Harmony Hawk Fest
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School recently hosted Hawk Fest as a fun way to kick-off the new school year with the community. While originally...
On Duty: Sergeant Jacob Grey – United States Marine Corp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sergeant Jacob “Jake” Grey currently serves in the United States Marine Corp as a machine gunner. He is the son of...
Obituary: Shirley Lucille Wagner
Memorial service for Shirley Lucille Wagner, 72, of Cullman, Alabama will be planned and announced at a later date. Mrs. Wagner was born January...
Obituary: Emerson Clarke “E.C.” Alston, Jr.
Emerson Clarke “E.C.” Alston, Jr., 87, of Addison, Alabama died from liver cancer on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his...
Obituary: Wendell Keith Crumbley
Memorial Service for Wendell Keith Crumbley, 63, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: William Richard “Bill” Calvert
Memorial service for William Richard “Bill” Calvert, 73, of Cullman will be 12 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church. ...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Pirkle
Funeral service for Barbara Ann Pirkle, 75, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Krysta Joy Ballew
Graveside service for Krysta Joy Ballew, 48, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Antioch Baptist Cemetery with...
Obituary: Anthony Terrell Haynes
Anthony Terrell Haynes, 65, of Huntsville, passed away on August 4, 2021. He was born November 11, 1955, in Cullman to Troy Eugene and...
Hanceville High School student to hold candlelight vigil for local teens injured in car crash
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “This is not the way we would like to end our summer or start the school year,” Hanceville High School Junior...
Arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
One person dead in Good Hope shooting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Earlier today, an officer-involved shooting in connection to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) occurred in the Good Hope Community,...
Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism announces WildWater
Cullman, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism has recently announced that a new water park, WildWater, will be built in the coming...
Veteran Memorial: PFC Windle Leon McDonald
Windle Leon McDonald was born on December 1, 1922 in Cullman County. He was the son of E.G. and Winnie McDonald. The family lived...
Obituary: James Ottis Sweatmon Jr.
Funeral service for James Ottis Sweatmon Jr., 83, of Cullman will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Horace Nan. Page
Horace Nan. Page, 70, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Horace was born on August 7, 1950...
Cullman’s Matt Lee dominates opening day at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toyota Stage 6
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Aug. 5, 2021) – Normally on the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour when an angler breaks the 100-pound mark in...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH Aug. 4
On Aug. 4 Cullman Regional released the below update.
Cullman County is in the High-Risk Category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
21...
John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship awarded to Cullman’s Cort Chandler
CULLMAN, Ala. – A little more than a year after the passing of longtime Cullman Parks & Recreation Director John Hunt, the first ever...
Arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Virtual School applications now available for Cullman City Schools students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Virtual School applications have been made available through the Cullman City School System. As of now, the 2021-2022 school year will...
Holly Pond receives over $98K from American Rescue Plan
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart announced at Monday evening’s Town Council meeting that the town received $98,080.13 from the American...
Obituary: Patricia Ann (Thomas) Griffin
Patricia Ann (Thomas) Griffin, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Patricia was born February 4, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont man arrested on drug trafficking charges
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff's deputies, in conjunction with the Alabama Bureau of Pardon and Parole, on Wednesday conducted a search of a...
“Don’t Wait”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center is encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations as the community, state and nation experience a new...
South Vinemont Town Council lends helping hand during cleanup for new park project
VINEMONT, Ala. - Henry & Roe Wood Park received some TLC Monday morning thanks to the South Vinemont Town Council. Mayor Radginal Dodson, all...
Cullman High School to host vaccine clinic Aug. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools and Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) will be partnering to host a mobile vaccination clinic at Cullman High...
Wallace State offers vaccine incentive to students
HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace State Community College is adopting a number of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to promote a successful fall semester....
Cullman City Schools strongly encouraging masks, vaccinations
CULLMAN, Ala. - With COVID-19 cases increasing in the State of Alabama and Cullman County, Cullman City Schools is strongly encouraging students to wear...
West Elementary temporarily relocates three classes for mold testing, cleaning
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three West Elementary School classrooms impacted by the potential discovery of mold will be temporarily relocated while the affected areas are...
Obituary: Sybil Juanita Roberson
Sybil Juanita Roberson, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Sybil was born August 27, 1938 in Cullman to...
Obituary: William Sherman Smith
Graveside service for William Sherman Smith, 79, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Duck Creek Cemetery with...
Obituary: Horace “The Candyman” Edward Gentry Sr.
Horace "The Candyman" Edward Gentry Sr., age 90, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Horace was born March 28,...
Obituary: Timothy Alan Schaeffel
A graveside memorial service for Timothy Alan Schaeffel will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Center Point Baptist Church. Mr. Schaeffel was...
Tractor-trailer rig strikes house in Berlin
BERLIN, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon, a Tyson Farms tractor-trailer struck a house on U.S. Highway 278 near its intersection with County Road 747...
Tips and tricks to avoid picking up ticks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April-September). Know which ticks are most common in your...
City Board of Education holds Aug. 2 meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met early Tuesday morning to discuss proceedings for the upcoming school year.
The Board approved the following...
Arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
New pavilion at South Vinemont Sports Complex dedicated to Tyler Walker at ceremony
VINEMONT, Ala. - The new pavilion at the South Vinemont Sports Complex was dedicated to Tyler Walker at a ceremony held this past Saturday....
New Cullman County notification system ready for upcoming school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission has announced that the Cullman County EMA’s Cullman County Notification System has been set up for the...
‘When you are blessed, be a blessing’
CULLMAN, Ala. - True philanthropy knows no limits, in generosity and, apparently, even in age. James Leonardi recently sponsored a clothing drive for Curt’s...
Obituary: Gary Hill Cobb
Gary Hill Cobb, aged 67, died suddenly at his home in Cullman on July 31, 2021. He was
born in Cullman on May 29, 1954. He had been beset by a number of chronic physical
problems over the years. A graduate of the University of North Alabama, Gary had
graduate degrees from UAB and UAH.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Buell E. Cobb, Sr., and Kathryn McDaniel Cobb. He leaves
behind three beloved brothers: Buell E. Cobb, Jr. (Mary), William Joseph Cobb (Sue Bell) and James
Michael Cobb (Jan) and by their children and grandchildren.
He will be remembered by many friends and family members for his sharp mind and wit, for his great
heart and compassion for others, for a consistently positive attitude in the face of adversity and for his
enduring faith.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, at Moss Service Funeral Home (1901 2nd
Ave. NW, Cullman) with visitation preceding from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The family requests that
all attendees wear masks.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to South Cullman Church of Christ.
Obituary: Byron Twitty
Funeral services for Byron Twitty of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021 at Pleasant Grove Church in Colony, Alabama. Burial...
Obituary: Anita Ilene Thompson Wood
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Anita Ilene Thompson Wood, 97, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wood...
Obituary: Gary Morris Parkins
Gary Morris Parkins, age 56, of Double Springs entered into rest on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Parkins was born...
Obituary: Loy Benefield
Loy Benefield, 90, of Decatur, AL (formerly of Holly Pond) passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Funeral services for Mr. Benefield will be 1...
Obituary: Daniel Domonick Spicer
Funeral Service for Daniel Domonick Spicer, age 42, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Geraldine Parson
Memorial Service for Geraldine Parson, age 73, of Hanceville, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church.Mrs....
Update to mask guidance for 2021-2022 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health has released guidelines for public schools as the start of the 2021-2022 school year draws...
On Duty – PFC Destini Williams – U.S. Army
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - PFC Destini Williams is currently serving in the United States Army and is stationed with the 20th Group SF Fort...
Arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
“Save America”
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announced Monday that 45th U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Cullman on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, for...
Cullman Tribune print to switch from five to three editions per week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune has recently decided to make the switch from a five-day print schedule each week to a three-day print...
Veteran Memorial: Neil Wade Jones
Neil Wade Jones
Neil Wade Jones was born May 13, 1946 in Cullman County. He lived in Cullman and graduated in 1964 from Cullman High...
Obituary: Reda Gail Legg
Reda Gail Legg, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Reda was born May 3, 1950 in Arab, AL...
Obituary: Charles Paul Brenner, III
Funeral service for Charles Paul Brenner, III, 89, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Beverly Anna Thompson
Beverly Anna Thompson, age 73, passed away at home on August 1, 2021, in Cullman, Alabama following extended illness.
Beverly was born in Selma, Alabama...
Obituary: Rodney Steven Wynn
Funeral service for Rodney Steven Wynn, age 46, of Cullman, will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Daystar Church with...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936
The Cullman County High School was closed on April 1, 1936, due to lack of funds. Mrs. Oldacre spoke to the student body on...
Cullman County Public Library hosts 2nd Annual Harry Potter Birthday Parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library on Friday, held their 2nd Annual Harry Potter Birthday Parade. Though the first parade event was...
Building in flames at Tyson/River Valley Ingredients plant near Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Tyson Foods/River Valley Ingredients (formerly American Proteins) rendering plant (1170 County Road 508, southwest of Hanceville), suffered damage Friday afternoon...
CDC issues guidance as transmission of contagious Delta COVID-19 variant surges, prevention measures outlined
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 900 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized in Alabama, the largest number since February, and too few Alabama residents are vaccinated....
Obituary: Lendon Gravitt
Lendon Gravitt, 82, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on July 29, 2021 at Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Florence, Alabama.
Mr. Gravitt was...
Obituary: William “Bill” Augualy Hinkle
Funeral service for William "Bill" Augualy Hinkle, age 95, of Cullman will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Edna Ruth Ragsdale Hogue
Funeral service for Edna Ruth Ragsdale Hogue, 77, will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
