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...
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...
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...
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...
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 =...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 =...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 =...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 =...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 =...
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....
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...
$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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey signs with Hutchinson
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another local athlete celebrated the next step of their athletic and academic career Wednesday afternoon when Cullman football standout Jaylen Hughey...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
BBB Tip: Don’t share your COVID-19 vaccine card on social media
Got your COVID-19 vaccine? Great job! But don’t share a photo of your vaccination card on social media. The self-identifying information on it makes...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison gearing up for new year on the diamond
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Head Coach John Everett hopes his second year at the helm of his alma mater will be better than his...
Baileyton welcomes back Gilbert, awards land leases
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night was happy to welcome back Town Clerk Pat Gilbert. Gilbert was hospitalized for four...
Lions cancel 2021 Fish & Ham Dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lions Club on Tuesday announced the cancellation of its annual Fish & Ham Dinner. The popular event, which began...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats rout Hayden at home
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman hosted Hayden in Tuesday night hoops action, looking to build some momentum going into area tournaments next week. The Lady...
Ivey delivers State of the State address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday evening delivered her annual State of the State address. Below is the full transcript of her...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 2
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 364,398 (+1,170...
Obituary: Bobby Eugene Lewis
Bobby Eugene Lewis, 73, of Hanceville passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 21, 1947 in Stilson, Georgia...
Obituary: Icile Wisener
Icile Wisener, 87, of Cullman passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born Feb. 21, 1933 to Joseph and Blanche...
Obituary: James Clayton Scott
James Clayton Scott, 84, of Hanceville, AL died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Doris Scott; brother Edwin Scott (Carol); and...
‘Baileyton Bargain Days’ begin this Saturday
Update 2-3-21 8:44 a.m.
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton has a new shopping opportunity beginning this Saturday. Councilman Dewayne Sumner announced Monday night...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Play ball! Holly Pond moves forward with ball programs, names new park director
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening announced that the spring ball season will go on as planned, unless...
Fairview council talks spring sports signups, debris removal proposal
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Monday night said the Town’s parks and rec baseball, softball and T-ball signups will begin Monday,...
Polar Brrrrrr Plunge
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2021 Polar Bear Plunge took place Saturday morning at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC), including a first for...
Obituary: Shelby Jean White
Funeral services for Shelby Jean White of Hanceville, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at the age of 74, will be at Shelton...
Obituary: Noemi Leticia Gomez
Memorial service details for Noemi Leticia Gomez, 63, of Cullman are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 1
Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 363,228 (+909...
Registered Alabama voters to begin receiving voter update cards at home
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Registered Alabama voters recently started receiving postcards notifying them of the State’s efforts to update voter records.
Voter file maintenance, which is...
ADPH launches COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Check and Scheduling Portal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has launched an online portal for individuals to check their eligibility for vaccination and...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the week of Jan. 31-Feb- 6, 2021 "Catholic Schools Week" in the city of Cullman.
National...
Ivey signs 30-year lease agreements for 2 new men’s mega prisons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on Monday signed 30-year lease agreements for two of three of...
Woodcock monitoring program tracks migration routes
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Seth Maddox will head out in February with other Division biologists to do some woodcock hunting....
Alabama State Parks provided safe haven for Alabamians in 2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama State Parks found a new purpose during an eventful 2020.
State officials kept the parks open as a safe recreational option...
