Arrests and incidents reported April 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State, Town of Colony, Cullman County Museum receive Bicentennial Legacy awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bicentennial Committee is pleased to announce that the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts Department, the...
Bringing out the Best: Friends, family, even total strangers respond to storm victims
WALTER, Ala. - The little Walter community in southeast Cullman County is no stranger to meteorological phenomena. The EF-2 tornado that passed through Hanceville...
Obituary: Terry Stanley Rushing
Terry Stanley Rushing, 70, of Crane Hill died Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father Asa L. Rushing and brother...
Obituary: Michael Ray Tolbert
Michael Ray Tolbert, of Cullman, Al was born March 20, 1963 and passed away April 14, 2020.
Michael (Mike) was a jack of all trades....
Obituary: Adam Jeffrey Holmes
A private graveside service for Adam Jeffrey Holmes will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Corinth West Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Rodgers...
CRNAs serving Alabamians in the fight against COVID-19
Health care workers and first responders are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are a group of Advance...
Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth visits HomTex
Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth visited the HomTex, Inc. manufacturing facility in Cullman Wednesday to view the production of the company’s DreamFit face masks....
Arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Courts using technology for virtual hearings
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the COVID-19 shutdown, crime and civil problems continue, and so must the courts. On April 6, Cullman County Presiding Judge...
Obituary: Huey Joel Franklin
Huey Joel Franklin, 84, of Cleveland, formerly of Cullman, passed away April 13, 2020 at Diversicare of Oneonta.
He was a member of Pine Grove...
Obituary: John Carlton Abbott
John Carlton Abbott, 80, of Houston entered into rest Monday, April 13, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham.
Carlton was born Dec. 28, 1939...
Obituary: George Thomas Wood
Private graveside services for George Thomas Wood, 76, of Cullman will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Alabama National Cemetery...
Birthday parade brings joy to local student
WELTI, Ala. - Joseph Kanaday thought a couple of his buddies were going to drive by his home to wish him a quick happy...
Wallace State’s Carter Goodwin earns NJCAA Division I PING All-District IV Team selection
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin was named to the National
Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING All-District IV
Team by...
County Commission declares local State of Emergency due to storm, tornado damages
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission in a special-called meeting Tuesday morning declared a local State of Emergency due to the damage from...
Ivey issues supplemental emergency proclamation to allow parole hearings to resume
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday issued a supplemental emergency proclamation, directing the Board of Pardons and Paroles to resume parole hearings...
Tesha Brewer State Farm to host ‘Feeding Our Frontlines and Blood Drive’ April 15, 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – As a thank you to essential employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, local State Farm Insurance agent Tesha Brewer is hosting a...
Ivey awards grant for Auburn Training Connection program to assist entrepreneurs
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded an $80,000 grant to assist in the expansion of a program that aids startup entrepreneurs.
The Auburn Training...
2020 plant considerations for Alabama producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—These are unprecedented times. Large companies are closing doors and sending their employees home to work. Small businesses are shipping inventory out...
Cullman County Courts issue instructions for child visitation/custody issues during state health emergency
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently, Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas issued an administrative order governing child custody and visitation issues during the state-declared public...
Arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
City of Cullman temporarily suspends recycling program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council Public Works committee chairman Johnny Cook announced at Monday’s council meeting that the City has temporarily suspended its...
Stormy Sunday: NWS confirms 3 tornadoes in Cullman Co.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - In the middle of an already strange Easter weekend due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines in...
Cullman Council approves west side arts district, $1.5m loan to HomTex for mask production
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the creation of an arts district on Cullman’s west side, the boundaries of...
Alabama to begin processing claims under CARES Act provisions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama will begin processing unemployment compensation claims under all programs created...
Obituary: Donna Marie Teeter
Donna Marie Teeter, 59, of Hanceville passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 after fighting a four-year battle of cervical cancer. She was loved by...
Obituary: Miles Timothy Dunkin
Miles Timothy Dunkin, 56, of Cullman passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1964 to Bobby and...
Obituary: George Thomas Wood
Private graveside services for George Thomas Wood, 76, of Cullman will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Alabama National Cemetery...
Obituary: Billy W. Gosa
Billy W. Gosa, 85, of Haleyville passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home with his loving family.
He was born March 17, 1935...
Obituary: Rosemary Vinson
Rosemary Vinson, 73, of Arley entered into rest Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her home.
Rosemary was born Nov. 18, 1946 in Trenton, Michigan to...
Obituary: William Michael Sterling
Private graveside services for William Michael Sterling, 62, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Rock Springs Cemetery in...
Obituary: Billy “Doc” Wayne West
Billy "Doc" Wayne West, 70, of Cullman passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1949 in to...
Gibbs Garden Center moving to Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday’s city council meeting announced that Gibbs Garden Center will be relocating to Good Hope....
Arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(Update) CPD says wife injured, husband died of self-inflicted gunshot
CULLMAN, Ala. - A husband is dead and his wife injured following a shooting at a home on the southeast side of the city...
Victim in shooting on SE side of Cullman identified
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/04/13/update-cpd-says-wife-injured-husband-died-of-self-inflicted-gunshot/
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Updated 4/12/2020 1:41 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Miles Timothy Dunkin, 56, of Cullman. The injured party,...
Obituary: Gene Wilson Lamar
Private graveside services for Gene Wilson Lamar, 82, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Cullman Memory Gardens, Dr....
How to safely grocery shop during the coronavirus pandemic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The novel coronavirus has changed many aspects of our day-to-day lives, including trips to the grocery store. Instead of popping by...
Bringing out the Best: SERVPRO sanitizes Cullman Police vehicles
CULLMAN, Ala. - Technicians from SERVPRO’s Cullman office spent two days this week sanitizing vehicles for the Cullman Police Department (CPD), free of charge....
Cullman Police Department pins 2 officers for 10 years’ service
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Friday pinned Sgt. Intae Suh and Officer Clint Sanford for 10 years of service with...
Obituary: Althea Frances Austin
Althea Frances Austin, 91, passed away quietly March 31, 2020 at the Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center in Hanceville, AL.
Born in Kingston, Ontario in...
Obituary: Mildred Eudy Terrell
Mildred Eudy Terrell passed away at the age of 90 while residing at the Folsom Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Cullman, Alabama. She...
Obituary: Mary Glenn Guthery
Mary Glenn Guthery, 90, of Cullman went to heaven Friday, April 10, 2020.
She was a life-long member of the Cullman Church of Christ. Mrs....
Obituary: Dennis Leo Norris
Dennis Leo Norris, 73, of Haleyville entered into rest Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Shadescrest Healthcare.
Mr. Norris was born March 14, 1947 in Haleyville,...
Obituary: Wendell Frank Sams
Private graveside service for Wendell Frank Sams, 79, of Holly Pond will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Janice Ruth Johnson Miller
Janice Ruth Johnson Miller, 80, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, April 10, 2020 at her residence.
She was born Sept. 30, 1939.
As per...
Respiratory therapists: Unsung heroes of the pandemic
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On the front lines of the battle against COVID-19, doctors and nurses are getting a lot of headlines, and deservedly...
How has COVID-19 affected local law enforcement?
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a sharp rise in domestic violence calls and a quarantine order that needs to be enforced, The Tribune reached out...
Unfurling Old Glory
CULLMAN, Ala. – WoodmenLife continued its practice of donating flags to local organizations, churches and businesses Thursday afternoon, when Cullman’s Woodmen Chapter 1850 unfurled...
Arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Nail: ‘We’ve got hope’
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at this week’s Hanceville City Council meeting fought back tears before speaking to the citizens of his city...
Can law enforcement really arrest people for violating the stay-at-home order?
CULLMAN, Ala. - After Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order March 27, some people immediately...
Obituary: Era Montez Henry Hays
Who is Era Montez Henry Hays… she was 95 years young.
First, she was a daughter to Oscie Madonias Henry and Cora Elizabeth Manning Henry....
Obituary: Joseph Duke, Jr.
Joseph Duke, Jr., 69, of Holly Pond entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, while surrounded by his family, in the early...
Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Gail Roden
In loving memory of Patricia "Pat" Gail Roden, 68, of Hanceville, Alabama.
Mrs. Roden passed peacefully at her residence April 8, 2020 in Hanceville.
Mrs. Roden...
Wisconsin man charged with attempted murder in Cullman County
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Wisconsin man was arrested Wednesday in Good Hope after allegedly stabbing someone.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) said Isadore...
AlabamaWorks! releases business survey to identify COVID-19 impact
MONTGOMERY, Ala – AlabamaWorks is pleased to announce a new tool for all businesses, large and small, related to the COVID-19 impact and future...
ADOL begins paying federal $600 stimulus benefit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today Alabama has begun paying the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefit that...
Arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Good Samaritan patients continue to access care amid COVID-19 pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - We at Good Samaritan Health Clinic hope that you and your family are safe and healthy.
For those we serve, the consequences...
Rock the South 2020 canceled due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South will not be happening this year, organizers announced early Thursday morning, saying, “In the best interest of our...
Obituary: Delton McElroy
Mr. Delton McElroy, 81, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. McElroy served in the United States Army. He was...
Obituary: David Laverle Buckelew
Private graveside services for David Laverle Buckelew, 89, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2020 at Union Hill Cemetery with...
ALEA dispels rumors during Stay at Home Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is receiving a high volume of inquiries from motorists concerning enforcement along Alabama roadways, particularly since...
Jacobs proclaims Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the second full week of April (April 12-18) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This...
Arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
UAB among 1st in U.S. to offer clinical trial for the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19 using nitric oxide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been selected to begin enrolling patients in an international study assessing the use of...
PREP BASEBALL: Cruce brothers overcome tragedy on the diamond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sports
are often used as a way to escape the stresses of everyday life. We are
learning to love sports now more than...
Cullman Caring for Kids: Child Abuse Awareness Month on hold, child abuse is not
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Cullman settles into a quarantine routine, April’s status as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month is easy to overlook, but...
Cullman Caring for Kids: Be safe when visiting food pantry
CULLMAN, Ala. - CCK’s food pantry will be open Wednesday morning, but will be closed Friday in observance of Good Friday. Food distribution will...
Obituary: Brenda Kay Hale Crow
Brenda Kay Hale Crow, 69, of Hanceville passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She was born April 29, 1950 to John William and Rebbie...
Obituary: Betty Sue Carnes
Betty Sue Carnes, 82, of Cullman passed away Monday, April 6, 2020.
No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home assisted the family.
Friends may...
Holly Pond purchases land for future projects
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its April meeting voted to purchase approximately 13.2 acres of land across from the...
Wallace State women’s basketball’s Imari Martin named NJCAA Division I 1st-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Wallace State women’s basketball guard Imari Martin is the program’s first
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 1st-team
All-American.
Martin, a sophomore,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
State calls for retired medical professionals, medical students to help respond to COVID-19; Wallace State students already active
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services (GOVS) recently put out a call for volunteers among retired medical professionals and medical students...
Sharp rise in domestic violence during quarantine
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper reported to The Tribune that cases of domestic violence are on the rise around...
Cullman Regional accepting handmade mask donations
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Cullman Regional continues to manage its supply of personal protective equipment, it's allowing for the making of alternative, non-commercially produced...
Obituary: Alfa Bustos Castaneda
Alfa Bustos Castaneda, 59, of Haleyville passed away April 4, 2020 at UAB Hospital, Birmingham. She was born March 14, 1961 in Mexico.
As per...
Obituary: Edsel Trennon Key
Edsel Trennon Key, 80, of Arley entered into rest Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Falkville Healthcare Center.
Edsel was born May 18, 1939 in Arley,...
Obituary: John Wayne Quick
Private graveside services for John Wayne Quick, 79, of Cullman were at 4 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Cemetery,...
Obituary: Barbara Clark
Barbara Clark, 71, of Haleyville passed away April 5, 2020. She was born Sept. 9, 1948.
As per State and Federal guidelines, a private service...
Obituary: Lois Smith Ward
Lois Smith Ward, of Smyrna, Georgia passed away April 5, 2020 at the age of 95.
She was born in Cullman, AL Nov. 5, 1924...
Obituary: Jason Lee Harville
Jason Lee Harville, 49, of Logan passed away April 5, 2020 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Jerome Quinton Cobbs
Jerome Quinton Cobbs, 57, of Joppa passed away April 5, 2020 at his residence. No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Governor Ivey launches state’s guide to COVID-19 relief efforts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org, an online resource that will serve as a hub of information...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs standout Elizabeth Hill headed to Montevallo
BREMEN, Ala. – After
racking up over 2,000 career points, earning First Team All-State honors two years
in a row, helping lead the Lady Eagles to...
Cullman Council considering $1.5M loan to HomTex for expanded mask production
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council announced in an emergency meeting Monday afternoon that it will consider a $1.5 million loan to the...
Businesses applying for federal aid can receive Certificates of Existence through SOS office
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Federal resources have been made available to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic to assist with tax relief, employee protection and...
Obituary: Ronny Leon White
Ronny Leon White of Hanceville passed away April 3, 2020 at the age of 70. He was born in Cullman Jan. 8, 1950 to...
Obituary: William Jefferson Daniel, Jr.
Graveside services for William Jefferson Daniel, Jr., 88, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Duck River Cemetery with...
Obituary: Thomas Alton Williamson
Graveside services for Thomas Alton Williamson, 87, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Crosses Chapel Cemetery, Bro. Gary...
Obituary: William Lowell Allinder
Private graveside services for William Lowell Allinder, 89, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2020 at Emeus Baptist Cemetery, Rev....
March and April motor vehicle registration deadline extended to May 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the purposes of applying Alabama's motor vehicle registration laws and property tax laws as related to the annual registration and...
Commission declares emergency; County employees receive 5% pay adjustment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission held a special meeting Friday morning, and due to COVID-19 restrictions, the meeting was closed to visitors...
Victim Services receives funding for 2020 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Victim Services of Cullman has received funding from the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) through a grant from the...
Obituary: James Trent Allred
James Trent Allred was born March 25, 1996 and passed away April 1, 2020.
HomTex begins production of filtered face masks at Cullman facility
Updated 4-3-20 at 5:07 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, Cullman-based textile manufacturer HomTex announced that its Cullman facility will begin producing a reusable and...
Cullman City Primary School sends students off with drive-by parade
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the school closure and schools turning to online courses for students, many schools are hosting “drive-by parades” to say good-bye...
