Tribune to host debates ahead of Cullman’s Municipal Election
Updated 8-4-20 at 2:56 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral...
Obituary: Flossie Myrl Dyer
Funeral services for Mrs. Flossie Myrl Dyer of Hanceville will be held at noon Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverends...
Obituary: Lou Ann Willcutt
Graveside services for Lou Ann Willcutt, 68, of Crane Hill will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery...
Obituary: Betty Suggs Knight
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Suggs Knight, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at New Prospect Baptist Church...
Obituary: Ethel Mae Westbrook
A graveside service for Ethel Mae Westbrook, 96, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Sandra Gardner
Sandra Gardner was born Feb. 9, 1946 and passed away Aug. 2, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Gail S. Mauldin
It is with great sadness that the family of Gail Shull Mauldin of Vinemont, announces her passing Aug. 1, 2020 at the age of...
Obituary: Arnilla Cook Hanes
Graveside services for Arnilla Cook Hanes, 100, of Cullman will be Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Lystra Baptist Church with Rev....
A magical birthday parade
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wizard-loving Harry Potter fans gathered safely outside the Cullman County Public Library main branch Friday evening for a celebration of Harry...
ADOL warns unemployment recipients to be wary of fraud- New fraud portal on ADOL website
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) is warning Alabamians receiving unemployment compensation to be wary of fraud and to protect their...
True love always finds a way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Instead of picking one of his many Alabama or blood donor T-shirts, John Brindley decided on a nice blue shirt for...
Obituary: Clinton Lee Frey
On Friday, July 31, 2020, Clinton Lee Frey, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 73.
Clint, affectionately known to...
How to properly care for reusable face coverings
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many people making and wearing reusable face masks, it's important to make sure that these masks are properly cleaned and...
Obituary: Andy Washington Bolte
Funeral services for Andy Washington Bolte, 69, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 in the Chapel at Stone Bridge...
Obituary: William Omer Barbee
Funeral services for William Omer Barbee, 68, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Dennis Ray Hayes II
Dennis Ray Hayes II of Cullman passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at the age of 38.
He was born Dec. 8, 1981 in Cartersville,...
Obituary: Vicky Rena Glispie
Vicky Rena Glispie, 61, of Holly Pond passed away July 31, 2020. She was born Jan. 6, 1959 to Edward Esco and Barviedeen Hendrix...
‘It’s not going to slow us down’: Cullman County DHR continues to serve and recruit foster families during COVID-19 shutdowns, restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Foster parents definitely fall under the definition of “essential” during the COVID-19 shutdown. Their work does not pause, their shifts do...
Come and get ‘em: Duchess Bakery re-opens
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s iconic Duchess Bakery officially re-opened Friday, under the new ownership of Jason and Stephanie Neal and Roger Rich.
Previous owner Larry...
Arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Ivey allocates $100M for Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey has allocated $100 million in CARES Act funding for a public-private partnership to increase access to internet for...
Partnering for mental health
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Haven Counseling Services and Good Samaritan Health Clinic cut the ribbon Friday morning at Haven’s office at 18291 U.S. Highway...
New NASA mission to Mars flies on Alabama-built rockets
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Thursday morning launched Mars 2020, a mission to send robotic rover Perseverance...
Agriplex to host ‘The Southern Herbalist’ Darryl Patton Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex will host “The Southern Herbalist” Darryl Patton this Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m.-noon, when Patton, a...
Obituary: Angel Diane Roper Wallace
Angel Diane Roper Wallace, 69, of Gardendale passed away at her residence Thursday, July 30, 2020.
The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held...
Band, club, sports fundraisers disrupted by COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - During a normal summer you are likely to see smiling and waving kids with signs for car washes, bake sales and...
Arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Ivey announces $50M grant program for nonprofit and faith-based organizations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a $50 million grant program to support nonprofit and faith-based organizations who have been financially...
Planet Fitness adjusts mask policy to exclude members ‘actively working out’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Planet Fitness, Inc. on July 27 announced that members and guests will be required to wear a mask at all times...
‘Failure is not an option’
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The U.S. Space and Rocket Center has been fascinating kids and adults alike, giving the west side of Huntsville one of...
City of Cullman recycling service to resume soon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to purchase a heavy truck and trailer from Weil Wrecker Service...
FPLCC wins Alabama Library Association Merit Award, gears up for Harry Potter birthday celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - Councilman David Moss took a moment at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting to recognize the Friends of the Public Libraries...
Naturally Alabama: Danger follows the buzz of summer
Every summer here in Alabama, there is an eerie buzz in the woods. Those living close to water are used to the regular serenade...
Obituary: Scarlett Hailes Hayes
Scarlett Hailes Hayes of Cullman passed away July 27, 2020 at the age of 43.
She was born June 5, 1977 in Decatur, AL to...
Obituary: Christopher David Willingham
Funeral services for Christopher David Willingham, 48, of Louisville, KY will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Gary Hicks named new executive director of Childhaven
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following an extensive search, the Childhaven, Inc. Board of Directors is excited to announce that Gary Hicks MA, LPC has been...
Federal grand jury indicts 2 for kidnapping resulting in death of 3-year-old Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted two people for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap a minor victim, announced U.S. Attorney...
Alabama’s Safer at Home Order extended until Aug. 31; masks required in schools
Updated 7-29-20 at 3:05 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday extended the state's Safer at Home Order until Aug. 31, 2020 at...
Colony issues certificates of election; mayoral seat only race on ballot
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony on Tuesday issued certificates of election for its entire town council, since no candidate- incumbent or otherwise-...
Obituary: Charles Marty Freeman
Charles Marty Freeman of Cullman, Alabama passed away July 28, 2020 at the age of 58.
He was born Aug. 5, 1961 in Cullman to...
Obituary: Jesslyn Ann Nicole Hood
Graveside services for Jesslyn Ann Nicole Hood, 19, of Fairview will be at 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery with...
Obituary: Thomas Byron Shumate
Funeral services for Thomas Byron Shumate, 46, of Falkville will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Steven Rick Barton
Steven Rick Barton, 68, of Haleyville entered into rest Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at UAB Hospital.
Mr. Barton was born in Haleyville, Alabama Feb. 24,...
Commission addresses fence concerns; Sweet Tater Festival to go forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - Concerns over a fence at the intersection of County Road 1422 and County Road 1486 were discussed at Tuesday’s Cullman County...
Arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
School Tools
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced Monday the launch of a new program to support elementary schools and students with...
‘An absolute miracle’: Good Hope Assistant Fire Chief Jamie Garmon home recovering from H1N1 after monthslong hospital stay
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - This year, a lengthy and harrowing hospital stay had the Good Hope community rallying to support its volunteer fire department...
3 killed, including 2 from Cullman, in Lacon wreck
LACON, Ala. – Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening along U.S. Highway 31 in Lacon.
Alabama State Troopers said Thomas Shumate,...
Cullman council: Recycling service to resume soon; City finances better than expected despite shutdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to purchase a heavy truck and trailer from Weil Wrecker Service...
Berlin issues Certificates of Election to unopposed candidates
BERLIN, Ala. - Berlin’s town government will look largely unchanged following the end of the qualification period for the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election....
AGCOR Steel announces $2.3M expansion in Good Hope, adding more jobs
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - AGCOR Steel will soon begin a $2.3 million expansion at its new facility along Industrial Park Road in the city...
Obituary: Travis Buckelew
Funeral services for Travis Buckelew, 74, of Vinemont will be at 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Steve...
Unsolicited seed packages from China delivered to Alabama residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has received multiple reports of “unsolicited” China origin seeds being delivered to residents...
County road dept. employee suffers minor injuries on the job
CULLMAN, Ala. - An employee of the Cullman County Road Department suffered minor injuries Monday morning while working as a flagger along County Road...
Arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ABC Board: Starting Aug. 1, no alcohol service after 11 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board on Monday approved an emergency order that limits the hours of operations for restaurants, bars...
Planet Fitness to require face masks in all locations effective Aug. 1
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HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. on Monday announced that members and guests will be required to wear a mask at all times...
Obituary: Christine Shaw Wise
Christine Shaw Wise, 93, of Holly Pond passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born July 5. 1927 to Elbert and Mamie Ellard...
Obituary: Phillip “Brian” Willis
Phillip “Brian” Willis, 57, of Cullman passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his residence.
Brian worked at Johnny Burden Dairy Farm in Arab for...
14-year-old girl dies in tubing accident on Smith Lake
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. -A 14-year-old girl died as a result of a tubing accident on Smith Lake Saturday.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Marine Patrol...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens Aug. 3
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2021 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. This year’s contest is a joint project...
Citizens Bank & Trust reaches $211K total raised for NE Alabama FCA at annual charity golf tournament
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust hosted its sixth annual Citizens Charity Classic Golf Tournament Monday, July 13, 2020. Held at Gunter’s Landing...
Summertime snake sightings
CULLMAN, Ala. - Reports of snake sightings are on the rise, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the snake population has increased from previous years....
Obituary: Randy Joe Connell
Mr. Randy Joe Connell of Cullman passed away July 23, 2020 at the age of 67.
He was born Sept. 4, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama...
Obituary: Martha Louise Scott
Funeral services for Martha Louise Scott, 97, of Hanceville will be at 3 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with...
Obituary: Jack A. Brown III
Funeral services for Jack A. Brown III, 42, of Cleveland, Alabama will be at noon Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....
(Update) Louisiana sexual abuse suspect dies at Good Hope Econo Lodge
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Louisiana man wanted for sexual abuse of a child younger than 10 took his own life at the Econo...
Cullman County woman killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning. The victim has been identified as Jesslyn Ann...
Taylor Massengill joining Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN
CULLMAN, Ala. - On
August 1, Dr. Taylor Massengill will join Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN. She is
coming on board after the recent
retirement of Dr. Howard...
Alabama agriculture feeling effects of COVID-19
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Practically every industry has been affected by COVID-19 in some fashion. Professionals from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn...
Smith Lake Idol Top 6 to perform tonight
BREMEN, Ala. – The Top 9 Smith Lake Idol contestants
will perform tonight at 8 p.m. at Rooster’s Corner. The inaugural Smith Lake
Idol contest has...
‘It never stops’: Javon Daniel talks about continuing work of Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Wednesday joined forces with Cullman’s Firehouse Subs for a fundraising event, and The Tribune caught...
TX congressman calls for ban on all groups with historical ties to slavery, including the Democratic Party
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday calling on Congress...
Obituary: Russell Drennen Posey
Russell Drennen Posey, 78, of Addison entered into rest Friday, July 24, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Posey was born Sept. 2, 1941.
A...
Obituary: Kevin Francis Kisbey-Green
Kevin Francis Kisbey-Green, 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Kevin was born Aug. 26, 1955 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa...
Obituary: Terry Caldonia Simmons
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Terry Caldonia Simmons, 62, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Simmons...
DOJ recommends measures to respond to excessive use of force in Alabama prisons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released the results of a three-year (2016-19) investigation into claims that prisoners in...
City presents check for paving at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Friday presented a check to Cullman High School for the paving of the high school parking...
Tony Townson announces candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tony Townson recently announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2. He will face incumbent David Moss in the Tuesday,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State’s athletics schedule for 2020-2021 altered in recent NJCAA decision; volleyball postponed until Spring 2021
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Wallace State Community College’s athletics schedule will be altered during
the 2020-2021 academic year after a recent mandate announced by the National
Junior College...
Wallace State announces plans for Fall Semester operations
HANCEVILLE, Ala.
– Wallace State Community College will begin fall semester classes, as
scheduled, on August 17, 2020.
Classes will take place both online and on campus, and
are...
Need to visit the driver’s license office? Get there early
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents around Cullman County have reported long wait times at the Cullman County Courthouse when trying to get or renew their...
Vehicle pursuit ends in wreck
Updated 7-24-20 at 4:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A vehicle pursuit that began after a woman allegedly stole a Volkswagen sedan near West Point ended...
Hanceville approves Coronavirus Relief Fund purchases, talks Municipal Election
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail took the opportunity at Thursday afternoon’s city council meeting to thank the citizens of the city for...
Summer safety: Preventing vehicular heatstroke
CULLMAN, Ala. - When it’s hot outside, it's important to remember not to leave anyone- person or pet- in a vehicle unattended. For tips...
Obituary: Tom Era Rowe
Tom Era Rowe, 102, of Double Springs entered into her rest Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Rowe...
Obituary: Martha Lou McMullin
Memorial services for Martha Lou McMullin, 80, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Jane Vann Hetherington
Funeral services for Jane Vann Hetherington, 77, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Renovation Church with Blue Quick...
Obituary: Shelby Wren-Burrow
Shelby Wren-Burrow, 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Shelby was born Aug. 17, 1937 to Lela Mae Miller Brock and James...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Blackwood
Mrs. Beverly Ann Blackwood, 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Mrs. Blackwood was born April 5, 1937 in Cullman, Alabama to...
Obituary: Juanita Irene Pajao
Juanita Irene Pajao was born June 15, 1965 and passed away July 22, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
AHSAA details ‘Return to Play Best Practices’ document
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ever
since the coronavirus pandemic brought an early end to school and spring sports
back in March, we’ve been anxiously awaiting information about...
NJ man arrested for assaulting, trying to disarm Cullman deputy
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on Wednesday arrested Moshe Issakov, 27, of Lakewood, New Jersey after he allegedly attacked...
U.S. Justice Dept.: Excessive force in Alabama’s men’s prisons violates Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama...
Gudger: Small businesses, apply for extra COVID-19 relief now; deadline Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this month announced the $100 million Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses (businesses with 19...
Chris Thompson announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Chris Thompson recently announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. He will face incumbent JoAnn Oakley in...
Arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Julie Ray announces candidacy for Holly Pond Town Council, place 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Julie Ray on Thursday morning officially announced her candidacy for Holly Pond Town Council, place 1. Ray will face incumbent...
