2nd Friday downtown celebrations return June 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the 2020 hiatus, people are ready to head back out, and the City of Cullman is eager to accommodate. On...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Sword (Updated)
Barbara Ann Sword, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away May 28, 2021 at the age 70. She was born March 1, 1951 in Cullman to...
Obituary: Judy French
Judy French, 74, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on June 1, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. French was born...
Obituary: Timothy Wayne Mann
Timothy Wayne Mann, age 73, of Decatur, formerly of Crane Hill, died Sunday, May 30, 2021.
He is survived by his son: Joey Mann;...
Obituary: Vergie Lucille Wilkins Mashburn
Vergie Lucille Wilkins Mashburn, 90, of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, May 31, 2021 surrounded by friends and family in the comfort of...
Arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran Memorial: Jackie Junior Fulghum
Jackie Junior Fulghum was born March 3, 1943 in Cullman County and he lived in Hanceville. He was drafted into the United States Army...
‘Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph!’ at Ave Maria Grotto
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, artists Ben South and Donna Drake premiered their children’s musical “Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph” in the Ave Maria...
Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show returns to Wallace State June 12
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Saturday, June 12, the City of Hanceville will celebrate the history and heritage of big wheels, horsepower and torque at...
Grilled Cheese wins the day at Hanceville’s inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Saturday to Hanceville’s Downtown to enjoy a day dedicated to America’s go-to comfort sandwich. The inaugural...
Local charitable organizations announce upcoming golf tournaments
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman charity clothing boutique Curt’s Closet and Cullman Child Advocacy Center Brooks’ Place both recently announced plans for fundraising golf tournaments...
Obituary: Lorene Victoria Jones
Lorene Victoria Jones, age, 96 of Cullman, died Sunday, May 30, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter: Carolyn Jones and...
Obituary: Rebecca Francis Culwell
Rebecca Francis Culwell, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Rebecca was born August 17, 1952, in Selma, Alabama.
Rebecca...
Obituary: Frances Elizabeth Clayborn
Frances Elizabeth Clayborn, age 92, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Frances was born July 1, 1928, to Luther V....
Recent briefing gives positive updates on Highway 157construction progress
CULLMAN, Ala. - The construction on Alabama Highway 157 is well underway as Chilton Contractors Inc. work on the two-lane northbound roadway. The plans...
Summer safety: swimming and water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the World Health Organization (WHO), drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Over 230,000 people...
Obituary: William “Leon” Quick
William "Leon" Quick, 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Leon was born April 11, 1947, in Cullman, Alabama.
Leon is...
Pet of the Week: Relax with Big Jake!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Big Jake is a one-year-old Bullmastiff/Rottweiler mix....
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week and will return to...
Obituary: Freddy Cleo Privett
Funeral service for Freddy Cleo Privett, 79, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Roy Eugene Shelby
Roy Eugene Shelby, 58, of Sardis Community, entered into rest on May 28, 2021 in Birmingham.
Roy was born on July 10, 1962 in Cullman....
Obituary: Roosevelt “Ray” Smith
Roosevelt “Ray” Smith, 80, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born November 24, 1940, to Theodore Roosevelt and Wilma...
Obituary: Earl Clenton Faulkner
Earl Clenton Faulkner, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Earl was born December 12, 1934 to William Walter...
The Refuge Church hosts annual Fishing Rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Refuge Church in East Point, Alabama, off Highway 278, hosted their annual Fishing Rodeo Saturday morning. The rodeo kicked off at...
Summer Safety: Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Going into Memorial Day Weekend, many people have plans to travel and celebrate with friends and family. However, it's important to...
Cullman Regional welcomes occupational medicine physician Donald Battle, MD, to medical group
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified family physician Donald Battle, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Battle is a graduate of...
Holly Pond High School’s new Home Economics classroom ready for 2021 school year
HOLLY POND, Ala. - For the past three years, Holly Pond High School has been waiting on their brand-new Home Economics classroom and it...
Hanceville City Council votes in favor of providing employees with monetary incentives provided through the American Rescue Plan
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council voted Thursday to give the city’s employee’s full time and part time employees a one-time pay adjustment...
Five WWI veterans to be honored at special ceremony today
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five men will be honored Saturday morning at a ceremony at the Cullman Veterans Memorial Park hosted by the American Legion...
Obituary: Doris Ann Bailey
Funeral service for Doris Ann Bailey, 71, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Robert “Louis” Doss
Funeral services for Robert “Louis” Doss, 70, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 30 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Doug...
Obituary: Patsy Deloris Slayton
Graveside service for Patsy Deloris Slayton, 79, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Valley Springs Baptist Cemetery with...
Obituary: Thomas Colly Madison
Thomas Colly Madison, age 64, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Saturday, May 22,surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born September 14, 1956 to...
Editorial: Laying stress at the door
As a certified yoga instructor who has taught for over seven years, Beverly Dotesy found her neighboring passion in massage therapy. She had always...
Arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Season ends in NJCAA Division I National Championship quarterfinals after late Yavapai rally; Lions finish 55-6
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YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State softball’s season ended Thursday night at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I...
CodeRED: Alabama unveils new emergency alert system
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new high-speed notification system known as CodeRED, designed to notify residents of...
Cullman Community Theatre hopes for summer show, summer theater camp coming in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre announced this week via social media, “Cullman Community Theatre's Summer Season is on! Due to very recent updates...
Colony Carpenter’s Cabinet grab-and-go to offer grab-and-go meals starting Wednesday, June 2
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony office of Carpenter’s Cabinet will start its summer feeding program on Wednesday, June 2 and running through Aug. 11,...
Improvement efforts continue to be made at Cullman Memory Gardens as the Cullman County Cemetery Board seek ownership
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board is hoping the community will support their efforts as they continue to make improvements at Cullman...
Flags placed at Cullman Memory Gardens by Cullman VFW members
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board, members of the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 and other volunteers came out Thursday...
Obituary: Margaret Maxine Comeens
Margaret Maxine Comeens, 89, of Double Springs, Alabama entered into rest on May 27, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Comeens...
Go Fish, Alabama! teaches basics of fishing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of fishing, but didn’t know where to begin? The Alabama Department of Conservation...
Veteran Memorial: James Walter Brock III
James Walter Brock III was born December 1, 1946 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served during the...
Upcoming Memorial Day weekend events
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are several events happening around Cullman County this Memorial Day weekend. While Memorial Day has become a time that many...
Arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SOFTBALL: Looking back at a fun 2021 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2021 season was an eventful and memorable one for several local teams. Holly Pond, Cullman, Cold Springs, Good Hope and...
No. 5 Wallace State rebounds late Wednesday at nationals after extra-inning loss
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YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State’s softball team kept its season alive late Wednesday night, defeating Odessa College 10-2 in five...
“He’s a miracle!”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tuesday was a birthday Ron Mann will never forget. It’s a miracle, according to his doctors, that he is able to...
German Axe Throwing Company to host charity tournament to benefit Children’s Hospital
CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company (GATCo) is enjoying its novel place in Cullman area recreation, and will host a charity tournament on...
Curt’s Closet goes full time: charitable boutique now open Tuesday-Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ashley Wilson started her new job on Tuesday, May 25. Her charitable clothing and accessory boutique Curt's Closet started new business...
‘We want to prepare students’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools (CCS) is gearing up to launch a new citizenship program that aims to impact hundreds of local students...
Obituary: Vonda Lee Milligan Calvert
Graveside service for Vonda Lee Milligan Calvert will be on Friday, May 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Prospect Church of Christ Cemetery with...
Obituary: Margaret Floyd Stallings (Updated)
Memorial service for Margaret Floyd Stallings, 84, of Cullman, will be June 13, 2021, 2 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church. The family...
The halls of knowledge: Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - When you walk into the Cullman County Public Library, you are greeted by a rush of cool air and quiet, but...
Arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASEBALL: A look back at an exciting 2021 season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Another high school baseball season has come to a close and several local teams had some big seasons. We saw a...
Folds twirls three-hit shutout, lifting No. 5 Wallace State softball in NJCAA Division I National Championship opener
YUMA, ARIZ. – Haylee Folds twirled a three-hit gem and five Wallace State softball players accounted for RBIs in the Lions’ 5-0 first-round victory over...
Hanceville prepares to host Inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A fun day is planned this Saturday in downtown Hanceville as they celebrate one of the most beloved comfort foods--grilled cheese!...
‘Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph!’ coming this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey has earned its place as one of the top must-see tourist destinations in...
LifeSouth to host Cullman City versus Cullman County annual blood drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host the Annual Cullman City vs Cullman County Blood Drive June 4 from 8 a.m. to...
Cullman Caring for Kids faces food supply shortfalls as summer approaches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, a child abuse prevention agency best known around the area for its food bank, is about to...
Cullman City Council commits $6 million to school system capital projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a resolution “to authorize the Mayor to enter into a funding agreement with...
Colony Council meeting canceled after two members walk out
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday afternoon cut its proceedings short after members Ethel Alexander and Samuel Ashford walked out ahead...
Obituary: Johnny Joe Hathcoat
A private graveside service for Johnny Joe Hathcoat, 85, of Cullman will be at noon, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Cullman Memory Gardens, Rev....
Obituary: Vonda R. Calvert
A funeral service for Vonda R. Calvert, 87, of Dodge City will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Billie Jo Self Helton
Memorial Service for Billie Jo Self Helton, 61, of Dodge City, are being planned and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Helton...
Obituary: Louise L. Baxley
Louise L. Baxley, 95, of Arley, Alabama entered into rest on May 24, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Baxley was...
Obituary: Michael Wayne Pruett
Funeral Service for Michael Wayne Pruett, age 62, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Pet of the Week: Finish the school year with a great Grady!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Grady is a 1.5 - 2-year-old Blue...
Arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CATA cosmetology student wins with Alabama-inspired design
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elyse Koloski from the Cullman Area Technology Academy Cosmetology Department recently won the “Feel Your Fantasy” competition hosted by Beauty Cast Network,...
East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Sunday morning, the congregation of East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church gathered for a twofold celebration: the annual recognition...
Victim Services seeks to bring Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - For victims of sexual violence in Cullman County, access to rapid response by forensic personnel trained to deal with the particular...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launching Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program beginning this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is launching an Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program beginning with the summer...
Good Hope City Council votes to allow Sunday alcohol sales Monday evening
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council voted Monday night to allow Sunday alcohol sales beginning July 4, 2021. Alcohol will be...
Obituary: Brigitte “Kitty” Washburn
Funeral Service for Brigitte Washburn, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Tracie Joan Corbitt
Funeral Service for Tracie Joan Corbitt, age 50, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Center Grove Baptist...
New principal named at Hanceville High School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CATA Cosmetology students earn College Readiness Indicator certificates
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cosmetology students Diana Arroyo, D.J. Dubick, Fiayla Herc, Elyse Koloski and Yulissa Velazquez at the Cullman Area Technology Academy recently earned...
Central Board of Control selects Alvin Briggs as next AHSAA Executive Director
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Current Associate Executive Director Alvin Briggs has been selected to become the fifth Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association....
Veteran Memorial: Rufus B. Humphries and Tolbert L. Humphries
Rufus B. Humphries
Rufus B. Humphries was born on August 12, 1919 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and...
Alabama’s April unemployment rate drops to 3.6%, Cullman County 2.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 3.6%, down from...
Obituary: Milford Estes
Milford Estes, 82, of Holly Pond, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was born February 26, 1939, in Cullman County, to George...
Cullman City Board of Education honors top teachers, school nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board recently named its elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year and honored its school nurses for...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mrs. Cecil Looney of Geraldine was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her for several days. Mrs....
Obituary: Tommy Bernard Basinger
Mr. Basinger was born on May 28, 1955 to Volen and Lura (Murphy) Basinger in Jefferson County. He died at the age of 65...
Obituary: Betty Ann Stevenson
Betty Ann Stevenson, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Betty was born March 18, 1934 in Florence, Alabama...
Obituary: Maitland Virginia Snyder
Maitland Virginia Snyder, 88, of Cullman entered into rest on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Snyder was born November 3,...
Obituary: Jewel Miller
Jewel Miller, 81, of Double Springs, Alabama entered into rest on Friday, May 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Miller...
Obituary: Nellie Faye Dupree
Nellie Faye Dupree, age 81 of Haleyville, entered into rest on Friday, May 21, 2021 in McCalla.
Mrs. Dupree was born on February 28, 1940...
Small but always significant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pomp and Circumstance echoed throughout the room as the Class of 2021 at the Children’s Development Center began their procession. Cameras...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Make friends with Moxie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare this week, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Obituary: Alio Turney
Alio Turney, age 78, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Alio was born January 13, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama.
Alio is...
ADOL issues reminders regarding teen employment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As summer approaches, the Alabama Department of Labor is reminding employers of the regulations associated with employing teen workers. As many...
Arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Amazing things’: State Dept. of Education Superintendent visits CCPS to celebrate reading award
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit...
Five names added to Cullman WW1 memorial after Tribune reporter discovers forgotten warriors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following World War I, Cullman County’s citizens followed the widely-practiced and time-honored tradition of inscribing the names of their fallen warriors...
Editorial: Music’s comeback in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - While live music may have been a staple for many before the pandemic hit, it has certainly dwindled to a crawl...
