‘We love and miss them’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Valentine’s Day is upon us and in a typical year, area seniors would be at their local senior centers enjoying parties and voting for kings and queens for the special day. This year, the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) wanted...
Choose the perfect roses this Valentine’s Day
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many traditions are associated with Valentine’s Day year after year. One of the most popular is providing roses for loved ones. It is often disappointing when the beauty of roses lasts only for a day, quickly beginning to wilt when...
Cullman Regional Wound Healing Center spotlights wound healing, prevention during American Heart Month
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Wound Healing Center at Cullman Regional is recognizing American Heart Month by offering information and tips to educate patients about heart health and chronic wounds.
Each year nearly 700,000 Americans are diagnosed with heart disease, which causes about 1 in 4...
(Updated) CCSO: 1 dead, 1 injured in Holly Pond ‘altercation’
Updated 2-13-21 10 a.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the deceased as Ollie Earl Justice, Jr., 74, of Mobile.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - One person died and one was injured in what the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is calling an "altercation" in...
Prevention, early detection keys to fighting cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - February is National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the importance of early detection and prevention of the disease. Dr. Michael M. Garcia with the Clearview Cancer Institute in Cullman sat down with The Tribune to discuss things...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope takes 50-48 thriller over Oneonta to win 4A, Area 11 Championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After splitting their first two meetings in the regular season, Good Hope and Oneonta clashed once again Friday night but this time, the 4A, Area 11 championship was on the line. The road team has won each of this season’s...
Obituary: Brenda Kay Dodson Middleton
It is with great sadness that the family of Brenda Kay Dodson Middleton announces her slipping from these earthly bonds to Heavenly perfection Feb. 11, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Mama Brenda, as her family will forever remember her, was born In Birmingham, AL Jan....
Obituary: Helen Ruth Summers
Funeral services for Helen Ruth Summers, 71, of Cullman, Alabama will be Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Good Hope Cemetery. Rev. Tom Purdue will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Obituary: Virgle Charner Marlow
Graveside services for Virgle Charner Marlow, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Flint Creek Cemetery with Tommy Blackwood officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Marlow passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Cullman Regional....
Hanceville council gets update from HPD
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long on Thursday night updated the mayor and city council about an incident that occurred early Thursday morning that resulted in the arrests of five individuals for allegedly breaking into vehicles at Wallace State Community College. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 12, 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
Feb. 10
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Feb. 11
unlawful breaking...
Ivey signs 3 priority bills into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 170, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville; House Bill 192, sponsored by Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa; and Senate Bill 30, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, into law. During the governor’s state of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Garner signs with Jacksonville State
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – There was a celebration in the library at Fairview High School Friday morning as another standout Aggie signed to continue their athletic career at the next level. Levi Garner is taking his football talents east to play for Head Coach John...
Annual Empty Bowls event postponed to 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the area’s most popular annual events since 2003, the Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner, will not take place this year. The announcement was made Wednesday by Javon Daniel, executive director of Cullman Caring for Kids, the nonprofit...
Dodge City Town Council bids farewell to Murray Lowe
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday accepted the resignation of Councilman Murray Lowe, whose family will be relocating away from the town. Before the vote, Murray, who has served on the council since 2009, spoke fondly of his time...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders take down Oneonta 40-29 to win 4A, Area 11 title
ONEONTA, Ala. – Good Hope made quick work of Curry in the opening round of the 4A, Area 11 Tournament Monday night but had a tougher task ahead of them in the area championship game Thursday. The Lady Raiders traveled to Oneonta and allowed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Falkville 63-53 in OT to claim 2A, Area 13 crown
BREMEN, Ala. – After routing Winston County in the opening round of the 2A, Area 13 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Eagles were back on their home floor Thursday night to play for an area title. This time they faced the Lady Blue Devils...
Obituary: Thomas Charles Fillinger
Thomas Charles Fillinger fulfilled the work God planned for him from before creation and was called home to heaven by his Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.
Tom served his Lord as a pastor and a pastor to pastors through the ministry he established, IgniteUS,...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 11
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 374,746 (+1,145 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 102,824 (+358 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,089 (+99 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Obituary: Jamie Lee Ponder
Memorial service details for Jamie Lee Ponder, 78, of Vinemont, Alabama are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Ponder passed from this life Feb. 10, 2021 at UAB Hospital.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cullmanfuneralhome.com.
Obituary: Byron H. Smith
Graveside services for Byron H. Smith of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery in Hanceville.
Mr. Smith was born in Birmingham, Alabama Jan. 13, 1987 to Berney and Donna Smith. He died unexpectedly at the age of 34 Feb....
Obituary: J.L. Gillentine
Memorial services for J.L. Gillentine, 88, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Immanuel Baptist Church.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Gillentine passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 5,...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 8
theft of property; CR 588
harassment; Alex Drive
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Vinemont community welcomes Pioneer Bakery
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Pioneer Bakery in South Vinemont has quickly become a favorite destination for breakfast and lunch. Wednesday afternoon, the parking lot was filled with cars and trucks and the tables full of families and co-workers who, after many years of wanting,...
‘We need the community’s help’
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced on Wednesday that it is facing a serious shortfall in its annual funding campaign that will affect the amount of support it can give to its 19 local partner agencies, as well as other...
(Updated) 1 killed, 1 injured in Bremen wreck
Updated 2-11-21 1:17 p.m.
BREMEN, Ala. – One person was killed and one injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 and County Road 54 Wednesday afternoon.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed Christopher Shane Dill, 29, of Jasper, who was...
Dusty Baker leaving Commission on Aging: ‘It’s bittersweet.’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After six years leading the Cullman County Commission on Aging, Director Dusty Baker has stepped down. His last day will be Friday, Feb. 12, and he calls his decision “bittersweet.” The Tribune sat down with Baker Tuesday to learn more.
Baker said...
Ivey awards $350K grant for 24th St. improvements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the City of Cullman has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $350,000 for road improvements and to improve traffic safety to a main thoroughfare to REHAU, Inc. Ivey’s...
Cullman Regional offering $2K sign-on bonus for paramedics
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced Wednesday it is offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for paramedics for the Cullman EMS Ambulance Team.
“EMS Services across Alabama and throughout the United States have been experiencing staffing shortages prior to COVID-19,” Chief Operations Officer Nesha Donaldson said....
PREP TENNIS: Cullman men, women defeat Oneonta 8-1, 9-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the men’s and women’s Cullman High School Tennis teams hosted Oneonta for a pair of varsity matches Tuesday night and both squads collected a pair of convincing wins. The Lady Bearcats downed Oneonta 9-0 and the Bearcats handled the Redskins...
Hanceville man killed in Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Blount County.
Alabama State Troopers said Byron Holland Smith, 34, was fatally injured when the 2016 Ford Escape he was driving crossed the center line and collided with...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 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
No incidents reported.
Arrests
Feb. 9
Guthery, Trey B., 27
FTA- fourth-degree...
‘You’ve got to be thankful’
CULLMAN, Ala. – It has been almost a full year since former three-term (1987-2005) Cullman County District Attorney Len Brooks and his wife, June Brooks, the former chair of the Wallace State Community College Paralegal and Political Science Departments, walked off the Grand Princess...
Colony council talks fire, emergency response in community
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council’s Tuesday meeting became an informal referendum on the community’s volunteer fire service, with officials and audience members sharing concerns about an apparent lack of response to emergency calls by the department.
When Councilwoman Ethel Alexander pointed out that...
Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Cullman County? And where?
Updated 2-10-21 2:21 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, and many readers have asked who is eligible and where vaccines are available in Cullman County. Here is what we know as of Feb. 9, 2021.
WHO is eligible for a vaccine in Alabama?
People...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s season ends with 47-46 loss to Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. – The top-seeded Addison Bulldogs were upset at home by Winston County (WCHS) after dropping a 47-46 overtime battle with the Yellow Jackets. The Bulldogs had defeated the Yellow Jackets on three separate occasions this season, but Winston County was able to win...
Obituary: Linda Stone
A graveside service for Linda Stone of Bremen will be at noon Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at Valley View Cemetery in Arkadelphia, AL. Reverend Ricky Adams will be officiating.
Mrs. Stone is the daughter of Milford and Ila Mae (Tucker) Rouse and was born April...
Obituary: David Earl White
David Earl White, 71, of Cullman died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Claudette G. White; sons Daniel White (Rick) and Dustin White; step-sons Christopher Gentry (Belinda) and Kevin Gentry (Kelley); brothers James LeRoy White (Joyce) and Franklin Horn White; nephews...
Obituary: Kathy Ann Welch
Graveside services for Kathy Ann Welch, 58, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at Shelton Grove Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Ray Ponder will be officiating.
Mrs. Welch is survived by her children Ashley Welch and Amanda Welch; granddaughter Ryleigh Welch; sister...
Obituary: Charles Harbison
Charles Harbison of Logan, AL, passed away peacefully at his home Feb. 6, 2021 at the age of 72.
Charles was preceded in death by his daddy Chalmer Harbison.
Charles is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia Ann Tucker Harbison; his daughter Hollie Nicole...
Obituary: Wynelle Duke
Wynelle Duke, 91, of Holly Pond, passed away Feb. 8, 2021. She was born March 21, 1929 in Blount County to Thomas William and Ada Little Duke.
Miss Duke was an elementary school teacher. Her teaching career spanned 44 and a half years, with much...
Obituary: Harry Elzy Bivins
Funeral services for Harry Elzy Bivins, 70, of Cullman will be at noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Mt. Olive Church with Bobby Bentley officiating; interment in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-noon prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Vinemont honors late J.D. Marcum
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council honored the late J.D Marcum Tuesday evening. Marcum, who served as a council member and was a former mayor, died in November 2020 at the age of 85. His widow, Edith “Deedie” Marcum, was present...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope races past Hanceville 76-38 to advance to area championship, Adams wins 100th game
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Area tournament action resumed across the state Tuesday night and a pair of local squads clashed in this year’s Class 4A, Area 11 bracket. The Hanceville Bulldogs made the quick trip over to Good Hope High School for the opening...
Walmart announces list of stores where eligible Alabamians can get COVID-19 vaccine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Feb. 12, 2021, according to a media release from the company. Multiple Walmart and Sam’s Club locations in Alabama are included in the program.
More...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 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
Feb. 8
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
As vaccine rollout continues, locals talk 2nd dose
CULLMAN, Ala. – Frontline health care workers and nursing home residents were among the first group (Phase 1a) eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Parts of the next group (Phase 1b), including law enforcement, first responders and people older than 75 were next. On...
PREP SOFTBALL: Young Lady Bulldogs ready to hit the field in 2021
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Head Coach Lana Hines is hopeful that the 2021 season will be better than the 2020 season that was cut short due to COVID-19. Coach Hines will be fielding a varsity team that is made up of mostly eighth and ninth...
Good Hope talks unnamed CR 222 development
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council agreed Monday night to draft a resolution to be voted on at its next meeting regarding an agreement with the City of Cullman about an as-yet-unnamed development along County Road 222. The agreement hinges on...
Cullman council: Traffic signal coming to dangerous intersection, large housing development coming to Bolte Rd.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the rezoning of property along Bolte Road Southeast to allow for the construction of a subdivision of small-lot, single-family houses, as well as an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) paving...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls at Falkville 69-61
FALKVILLE, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs, the third seed in the area, visited the no. 2 seed Falkville for the opening round of the area tournament Monday night and came out on the short end of a 69-61 loss. Addison's season comes to an...
Obituary: James Ray Nettles
James Ray Nettles, beloved husband, father, grandfather, deacon, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brief illness.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Virginia Paulette Nettles. Jim loved to tell how he met his bride and...
Obituary: William David Duke
William David Duke of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 4, 2021 at the age of 64. He was born April 21, 1956 in Cullman to Argus and Hollie Wilbanks Duke.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Graveside services are Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at...
Obituary: Stephen (Stevie) Copal Woods
Stephen (Stevie) Copal Woods, 58, of Costa Mesa, California, passed away Jan. 24, 2021 in Costa Mesa.
A viewing will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. at...
Obituary: Jean McAnnally
A graveside service for Jean McAnnally of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. McAnnally is the daughter of the late James and Harriet...
Obituary: Johnnie Mack Parker
Johnnie Mack Parker, 79, died Feb. 2, 2021 while residing in an assisted living facility in Birmingham, Alabama, where he resided the past four years.
He was born Sept. 11, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama to William Levis Parker and Vera Kelley Parker.
Johnnie Mack graduated from...
Obituary: Gracie Hembree Grissom
Gracie Hembree Grissom, 104, of Cullman passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at Morningside Assisted Living of Cullman.
Her husband Hubert A. Grissom, Sr. predeceased her.
She is survived by daughter Jenny G. Folsom of Cullman and son Hubert Grissom, Jr. of Tampa, Florida; grandchildren...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 8
Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 371,771 (+715 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 101,577 (+210 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 6,753 (+6 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 4
trespassing; CR 1428
criminal mischief, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession...
Sen. Richard Shelby will not seek 7th term
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Longtime U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama on Monday announced that he will not seek a seventh term in office. Shelby, 86, has served in the U.S. Congress for 42 years, first elected to the the U.S. House of Representatives in 1979,...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 7
Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 371,056 (+846 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 101,367 (+266 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 6,747 (+1 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Obituary: Richard Ernest Thiot, Sr.
Funeral services for Richard Ernest Thiot, Sr., 87, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. John Garrison officiating. Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Cullman...
Axe marks the spot!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Axe throwing, once the sport of lumberjacks and buckskinners, has found its way into the mainstream over the last few years and, this past Friday, into Cullman as the German Axe Throwing Company (GATCo) opened its doors at 419 Main Ave....
Where, oh where are my winter bulbs?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Winter bulbs serve as remedy to the winter blues until spring. However, what if the bulbs simply refuse to bloom? For those who planted winter bulbs and have yet to see results, Lucy Edwards, an Alabama Extension home grounds, gardens...
Alabama hunters bagging big bucks this season
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Judging from the number of deer reported through the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s Game Check system and the number of trophy bucks posted on social media, Chris Cook thinks this is the best...
Retired Cullman Police officer injured in head-on crash
Updated 2-6-21 at 8:26 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A retired Cullman Police officer was injured in a head-on crash Saturday afternoon. Jimmie Johnson, 72, of Baileyton was taken by ambulance to UAB Hospital in Birmingham for treatment of his injuries.
The crash, which happened at approximately...
Obituary: Wolfgang (Wolf) Moritz
Wolfgang (Wolf) Moritz of Springville passed away peacefully in his sleep Feb. 2, 2021 at St. Vincent’s East Hospital. He was born April 30, 1949 in Augsburg, Germany.
He proudly served in both the Navy and the Army during which he served in the Vietnam...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 6
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 370,210 (+1,357 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 101,101 (+635 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 6,746 (+49 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Obituary: Linda Eddy Wilson
Linda Eddy Wilson of Cullman passed away Feb. 5, 2021 at the age of 71. She was born June 10, 1949 in Cullman to Alvin and Tressie Lee Eddy Wheeler.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Life funeral service will be...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off next week
CULLMAN, Ala. – With this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament in the books, the next step for local teams will be area tournaments next week. Several local squads will be hosting their respective area tournaments with hopes of capturing area titles and advancing to...
Tribune Exclusive: Rumors Deli changing owners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Annette Harris, owner of Rumors Deli has announced the sale of the landmark Cullman eatery to the Coombs family of Houma, Louisiana. Mother/son team Jolene and Aaron Coombs will take charge of the deli March 1, with Harris staying on short-term...
2021 integrated pest management guides available
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Whether an amateur gardener or seasoned agriculturalist, there is no denying that pests can sometimes sneak in and ruin a crop. These pests may appear in the form of insects, weeds or plant diseases—and all can be detrimental. Current and...
Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama invests $1.05M in Alabama-based research
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) this week announced an investment of $1.05 million in Alabama-based breast cancer research, bringing the organization’s total impact over 25 years to nearly $11 million.
Matching its 2019 investment, the organization will support 14...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 5
Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 368,853 (+1,080 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 100,466 (+416 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 6,697 (+55 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Obituary: Jerry Douglas Lindsey
Jerry Douglas Lindsey, 82, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at his home.
Jerry was born Aug. 13, 1938 in Huntsville, Alabama. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he retired after 20 years. After his retirement, he...
Obituary: Damon Chambers
A graveside service for Damon Chambers, 43, of Hanceville will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville. Damon died Thursday at his residence.
The son of the late Ronald Chambers and Carol Quick Chambers worked at Creative Designs...
Obituary: Mary Lois Keyser Durham
Mary Lois Keyser Durham, 88, died Feb. 1, 2021 after valiantly fighting to recover from a heart attack late last year. She was born the third of five children Feb. 28,1932 in Slidell, Louisiana to Ruby Leontine Scallon Keyser and Benjamin Emanuel Keyser, Sr.
She...
Obituary: Glenda Faye Kilgo
Glenda Faye Kilgo of Cullman passed away Feb. 2, 2021 at the age of 75. She was born Nov. 16, 1945 in Cullman to Olion and Lena McCormick Kilgo.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at...
In remembrance of Jay
CULLMAN, Ala. - Suzette was set up on a blind date at a karaoke place in Pensacola, Florida. A mutual friend arranged for her and Jay to meet, and the sparks flew right away. After meeting on that date in July 2005, they became...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Fairview’s Bailey signs with UAH
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday was a special day at Fairview High School as friends, family, coaches and teammates met in the library to celebrate the next step of one of their fellow Aggies’ athletic and academic career. After putting together a stellar high school...
WSCC Health Science students hold in-house COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Updated 2-5-21 at 3:31 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There were smiles all around Friday morning on the campus of Wallace State Community College (WSCC) as health science students and instructors received their first doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. The school hosted an Alabama Department of...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 5, 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
Feb. 2
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor...
CCCDC awards more than $98K in community grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total of $98,225 in grants Tuesday night.
The following grant requests were approved:
Town of Baileyton – $12,000 for electric meter for park
Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department – $12,000 for turnout gear
VFW Post...
Q & A with Hanceville’s Alexandria Flanigan, Miss Alabama USA
Updated 2-5-21 2:27 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan. 10, Hanceville's Alexandria Flanigan was crowned Miss Alabama USA, making her the first Miss Cullman USA contestant to win the state pageant. Early Thursday morning, The Tribune spoke with Flanigan to get to know the woman behind...
Winners of Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest announced
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The winners of the 2021 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest are listed below. As usual, the judges had a very difficult time selecting the winning photos from among the thousands entered. The 2022 contest will be announced later this year.
“The abundant diversity...
Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Day Feb. 6
The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has designated Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 as the second of the 2020-2021 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. The first of the two special waterfowl hunting days took place...
Obituary: Susan Kathleen Waters
Susan Kathleen Waters, of Cullman, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at North Alabama Specialty Hospital in Athens, Alabama.
A native of Oxford, Alabama, Susan was born Feb. 14, 1948 to parents Lillian and Clyde Williams. She was a 1966 graduate of Oxford High School...
Obituary: Rev. Melvin Donald Cordes
Rev. Melvin Donald Cordes, 82, of Chattanooga, formerly of Cullman, AL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jan. 31, 2021.
He was born Dec. 11, 1938 in Cullman to the late Herbert and Agnes Cordes.
He was a graduate of Hanceville High School...
Obituary: Robert Dean Gossett
Funeral services for Robert Dean Gossett, 87, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will precede the service Sunday from noon-2 p.m. The interment will be at the Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Victoria’s Hope expands, opens in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures, a local thrift shop known for letting families in need shop for free and for donations to other local charities from its profits, reopened Thursday morning in a new and larger facility at 1415 Second Ave....
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 1
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 222
theft of property; CR 1769
...
Cullman industries fill 2 seats on Alabama Germany Partnership board of directors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Seven new members named to the Board of Directors of the Alabama Germany Partnership (AGP) include executives from two Cullman industries. The appointments of Dr. Venki Padmanabhan, plant manager of REHAU Automotive and Albert von Pelser, VP of operations (Americas) of...
Alabama Senate passes legislation to protect against COVID-19 lawsuits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Thursday, the first bill passed by the Alabama Senate was SB 30 by Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, legislation to shield organizations and groups from lawsuits related to the pandemic. Entities covered under this legislation include businesses, nonprofits, LLCs, health care...
$500K grant official for Reliance Worldwide expansion
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday officially awarded a previously announced $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help Cullman's Reliance Worldwide expand its distribution center. Once the expansion is completed, Reliance Worldwide, which produces water control and plumbing products, will occupy more...
Seniors: Apply now for Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is currently assisting area seniors with filling out applications for this year’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
The SFMNP, a program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), aims to provide low-income seniors...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 3
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 365,818 (+1,420 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 99,238 (+698 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 6,529 (+215 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Obituary: Anatoly Andreevich Gouchtchine
A Celebration of Life service for Anatoly Andreevich Gouchtchine, 78, of Cullman, Alabama will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 from 4-6 p.m. at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
He was born March 3, 1942 to Andrei and Proskovya Leskova Gouchtchine. He passed from this...
Obituary: Carol Pender Oden
A graveside funeral service and interment for Carol Pender Oden, 78, will be Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the Eva Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Pender, Rev. Doug Pender, and Rev. Jeremy Oden officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Charlotte Annette Federer Chandler
Charlotte Annette Federer Chandler, 77, of Cullman passed away on Feb. 2, 2021. She was born April 1, 1943 in Cullman County to Oscar George and Dorothy Wynell Prichard Federer.
Ms. Chandler is preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Dorothy Federer; sister Carolyn...
Remembering Robert Squires
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its series that invites the community to remember its loved ones lost to COVID-19, The Tribune shares memories of Robert Dale Squires, known to many as the friendly face and hat expert at Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures in Cullman.
After...
