Vascular surgeon Michael Miller joins Cullman Regional Medical Group Surgical Arts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vascular surgeon Michael Miller, MD has joined Cullman Regional Medical Group. He will be providing care to patients in the Cullman...
Obituary: Rev. Gerald Jackson Bragg
Beloved father and grandfather Gerald (G.J.) Bragg went home to be with his Lord and Savior March 2, 2020.
Even in the reality of death,...
Obituary: John William Wilson IV
John William Wilson IV, 58, of Crane Hill passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was born July 18, 1961,...
37th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo March 6-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 37th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo benefiting the West Point Warrior Band is returning to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...
Arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State Theatre to present ‘Big Fish The Musical March 12-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The work of an Alabama author with
ties to Cullman County will be staged March 12-15 by the Wallace State
Community College Theatre...
Cullman SportsFit & Wellness Center hosts 2020 Alabama State Racquetball Championships
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman
SportsFit & Wellness Center was the host for this year’s Alabama State
Racquetball Championships and dozens of players made their way to...
Pet of the Week: Your noble estate needs a Duke!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s
Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Duke is a big boy, a 2.5-year-old Great...
Beef Quality Assurance training March 24 in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training will take place Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714...
Clemons nearly avoids runoff in chairman race; proposed 1-cent school tax fails
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.66% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County Commission,...
Obituary: Jerry Don Baker, Jr.
Jerry Don Baker, Jr., 43, of Addison entered into rest Monday, March 2, 2020 in Addison.
Jerry was born July 22, 1976 in Gainesville, Florida.
No...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats roll past Grissom 10-5
CULLMAN, Ala. – After splitting a pair of matchups on the road over the weekend, Cullman returned to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to...
Obituary: Bonnie Suzanne Bailey
Bonnie Suzanne Bailey, 61, of Double Springs entered into rest Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her home.
Suzanne was born May 21, 1958 in Jasper,...
Obituary: Cheryl Ann Kelley Foley
Memorial service details for Cheryl Ann Kelley Foley are incomplete at this time.
Cheryl passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born May 23,...
Obituary: Melvin Douglas Foster
Melvin Douglas Foster, 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Sunday March 1, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was born Jan....
(Update) Danville man charged after leading CCSO on pursuit
Updated 3-5-20 at 10:17 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Danville man was arrested in Cullman Tuesday after leading deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Colony sets tentative date for Colony Day this August, talks big name entertainment
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s town government on Saturday met with a group of interested locals and representatives of neighboring communities to talk about plans...
‘He’s finally home’
CORRECTION- 3-11-20 at 6:55 p.m.
In The Tribune’s coverage of the stellate ganglion block (SGB) shot, we have said, “The SGB shot is FDA-approved.” In...
Ivey orders flags flown at half-staff Tuesday for March 3, 2019 Day of Remembrance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of March 3, 2019 Day of Remembrance in...
Cullman council recognizes police achievements, considers new zoning ordinance
CULLMAN, Ala. - Officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) joined the Cullman City Council Monday evening, when the council recognized the achievements of...
Fairview hears from fire department
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council held a small work session Monday evening, led by Fairview Mayor Pro Tempore Charles Banister in the...
Cullman ties for no. 6 micropolitan in U.S.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as tying for the no. 6 micropolitan in the nation in the magazine’s...
Obituary: Rachel G. Overton
Funeral services for Rachel G. Overton, 72, of Crane Hill will be at noon Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Keith Alan Perkins
Funeral services for Keith Alan Perkins, 47, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....
Dixie Dog Designs stepping up to help injured CCSO Deputy Adam Clark
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke, who has in the last few years raised more than $3,500 for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special...
Arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Arnold Lowery
Funeral services for Arnold Lowery, 76, of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Hopewell Road Church of God with...
Obituary: Betty Rae (Campbell) Swann
Betty Rae Campbell Swann passed away Feb. 29, 2010 at the age of 79.
She was born Sept. 28, 1940 to Haywood and Freda Rusk...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville knocks off Danville, Fairview on the road; Saturday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview welcomed Danville and Hanceville to their place for some Saturday baseball action and the Bulldogs went home with a pair...
Cullman Lions Fish and Ham Dinner a roaring success
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Saturday enjoyed the benefits of a good reputation, good menu, long-standing tradition and beautiful weather for...
Obituary: Ruby Mae Ergle
Ruby Mae Ergle, 80, of Jasper entered into rest Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper.
Ruby was born Jan. 23,...
Obituary: Mark Lyn Gourley
Mark Lyn Gourley, 58, of Holly Pond passed away in the early morning hours Feb. 29, 2020. He was born Aug. 15, 1961 in...
Obituary: Sheila Diane Beckwith
Funeral services for Sheila Diane Beckwith, 60, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
2020 Primary: 5 voting precinct changes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters across Alabama will head to the polls this Tuesday, March 3 for the primary election. Cullman County voters should be...
‘We’re really going to miss him’
CULLMAN, Ala. – After almost three decades of service, Cullman Police Department (CPD) Lt. Todd Chiaranda is retiring. Chiaranda’s colleagues celebrated his career Friday...
Obituary: Sherry Ann Godbee Luker
Sherry Ann Godbee Luker, 76, of Cullman entered into rest Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Luker was born Oct. 25,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison knocks off Hanceville 7-2
ADDISON, Ala. -- On
a very chilly night at Addison High School, the 2-0 Addison Bulldogs hosted the
1-2 Hanceville Bulldogs to see which Bulldog would...
Obituary: John Frank Sutton
John Frank Sutton, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Sutton was born July 28, 1950...
Obituary: Larry Floyd Smith
Larry Floyd Smith, 65, passed peacefully Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Smith was born Feb. 23, 1955 in Cullman, Alabama...
West Point High sweeps district scholars’ bowl tournament for 8th consecutive year
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School scholars’
bowl team won in district competition this month at Hanceville without a single
loss, continuing a...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: No. 2 Cold Springs falls to No. 1 Collinsville 58-45 in 2A Girls State Finals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After
another stellar season from the Cold Springs Lady Eagles, the defending 2A state
champs made their way to Legacy Arena Friday morning...
Byrne makes last stop in Cullman before March 3 primary
CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama on Thursday stopped by The Red Door Cafe for what was his last campaign stop in...
Hanceville council approves new HPD vehicle, talks ALDOT projects, water treatment plant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department was given approval Thursday night by the city council to purchase a new Ford F-150 to replace...
Publix associates pledge more than $52K to United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County announced this week that Cullman Publix associates exceeded expectations in their 2019 United Way Campaign with...
February tag renewal deadline extended due to statewide flooding
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Revenue announced Feb. 27, 2020 that due to inclement weather and flooding in parts of Alabama, the...
Obituary: Timothy Hallmark
Funeral services for Timothy Hallmark, 57, of Quinton, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Burial...
Obituary: Frances Delene Lankford
Funeral services for Frances Delene Lankford, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Reverend Dudley...
Obituary: Samuel Frank Ross
Funeral services for Mr. Samuel Frank Ross, 87, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel...
Obituary: Clyde Benton Shelton
Funeral services for Clyde Benton Shelton, 78, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison blasts Falkville 10-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- On
a brisk night at lovely Addison High School, the bulldogs hosted the Falkville
Blue Devils in both teams’ second game of the...
3 mental health crisis care centers to be established in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama House of Representatives and Senate on Thursday adopted a joint resolution for the immediate creation and funding of three...
Cullman Lions Club Fish and Ham Dinner this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – In 1971, the Cullman Lions Club held its first fundraising dinner offering oysters and ham. With 49 years of practice and...
Seniors talk tech
CULLMAN, Ala. - Class was in session Wednesday morning at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center with more than 20 seniors participating in...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Eagles ready to defend crown against Collinsville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For
the second consecutive year, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are playing in the final
game of the season with the 2A Girls...
Merrill: Today is the deadline to request an absentee ballot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Thursday, Feb. 27 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot for the March 3, 2020 primary election.
Eligible Alabamians can...
Speaker David Anthony Johnson delivers moving presentation at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College (WSCC) welcomed motivational speaker, storyteller and vocalist David Anthony Johnson Wednesday as part of the college’s Black History...
Obituary: Sue Hill
Funeral services for Sue Hill, 86, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. March 1, 2020 at Cullman Church of Christ, with interment in...
Obituary: Noah “Van” Parson
Noah “Van” Parson, 79, of Hanceville passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at his residence.
Van was a member of the Hanceville Church of Christ....
Obituary: George William “Bill” Hawkins, Jr.
George William “Bill” Hawkins, Jr., 76, of Double Springs entered into rest Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at Hendrix Health & Rehabilitation.
Bill was born Feb....
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison’s Luke Chambers signs with UNA
ADDISON, Ala. – Tuesday
was a special day in the library at Addison High School. For the first time in nearly
30 years, an Addison football...
Injured CCSO Deputy Clark transferred to Shepherd Center in Atlanta
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Adam Clark is recovering from several surgeries after being critically injured in a Feb. 11...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ Burgess signs with Huntingdon
BREMEN, Ala. – Friends, families, teammates and coaches made their way to Jesse George Gymnasium at Cold Springs High School Wednesday morning to celebrate...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Colony welcomes Kitchens, Marchman; citizens encouraged to vote in local races
CORRECTION- 2-26-20 at 7 p.m.
In the article “Colony welcomes Kitchens, Marchman; citizens encouraged to vote in local races,” published Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, it...
CEDA, airport unveil more about ‘Project Black’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer addressed the Cullman County Commission at its work session and meeting Tuesday morning,...
Obituary: Sabra Jan Davis Cole
Sabra Jan Davis Cole entered into eternal rest Feb. 24, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Jan was born July 25, 1940, to Walter Reeder...
Obituary: Nola Van Parson
Nola Van Parson was born Jan. 31, 1941 and passed away Feb. 25, 2020.
Obituary: Moveline Kraft York
Funeral services for Moveline Kraft York, 90, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor...
Obituary: Richard Norman Knight
Richard Norman Knight, 66, of Hanceville passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 28, 1953 to...
Obituary: Melba Annette Smith
Funeral services for Melba Annette Smith, 84, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Linda Ann Shelnutt
Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Ann Shelnutt, 71, of Vinemont, Alabama will be 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Gary Keith Grimmett
Funeral services for Gary Keith Grimmett, 70, of Crane Hill will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman knocks off Homewood 9-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
a weekend trip to Gulf Shores, the Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host
the Homewood Patriots. Cullman got off to a...
Cullman man charged with theft of more than $200K from Cullman County Fair Association
Updated 2-25-20 at 4:37 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Tuesday arrested Stephen L. Singleton, 72, of Cullman in connection with...
Olivia Burleson crowned 2020 Homecoming Queen at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Olivia Burleson was named Wallace State Community College’s 2020 Homecoming Queen during the annual festivities on Monday night. She was crowned...
AHSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Hanceville’s postseason run ends in Final 4 with 52-42 loss to Pike County
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – It’s
been 20 years since the Hanceville Bulldogs were at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena to
compete in the final four and they led...
Berlin takes more steps toward town hall, farmers’ market
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council back in September discussed preliminary plans for a municipal complex to be located on adjacent land west...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
March 3 primary: precincts, ballots, where to watch results
Updated March 1, 2020 at 5 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - When voters go to the polls for Alabama’s primary election this Tuesday, March 3, they...
Obituary: John D. Flanagan
John D. Flanagan, aka "Big Daddy," born Sept. 3, 1967, went home Feb. 22, 2020.
He was loved by so many and will be missed by...
Ultimate Fair coming to Good Hope April 7-11
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair will be in Good Hope April 7-11 after the Good Hope City Council approved the event at...
AHSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs defeats Central-Hayneville 61-46 to advance to 2A State Finals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cold
Springs is heading back to the class 2A Girls State Championship Game and the
Lady Eagles punched their ticket by toppling Central-Hayneville...
Obituary: Carolyn C. Ray
Carolyn C. Ray, 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Carolyn was born July 26, 1932 to James E. and Clarice...
Obituary: Loretta Ellen Brown
Funeral services for Loretta Ellen Brown, 75, of Falkville will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at LifePoint Church with Chaplain John...
(Updated) Alabama Court of the Judiciary issues final judgement in case of District Judge Kim Chaney
Updated 2-25-20 at 6:43 p.m. with a copy of the Cullman County Bar resolution supporting Judge Kim Chaney. See the bottom of this article...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
11 busted for thefts outside Foundry Thrift Store in Cullman
Updated 2-24-20 at 1:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eleven people were arrested Sunday night, after officers with the Cullman Police Department (CPD) observed them taking...
Obituary: Belva Sue Rushing Calvert
Belva Sue Rushing Calvert, 89, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Cullman, AL,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Wilkins tosses no-hitter against East Lawrence, Cullman’s Patterson collects 400th win; Saturday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – This
year’s “Warrior Battle” Tournament at West Point High School resumed Saturday morning
and after defeating East Lawrence, Lawrence County and Curry...
Cullman EMS Chili Cook-Off raises more than $2K for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a perfect night for a hot bowl of chili as a large crowd came out for Cullman Emergency Medical...
Campaign says ‘Vote Yes’ 1-cent tax signs vandalized
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ascend Agency Public Relations and Branding said Saturday afternoon in an email that some of its #KeepCullmanGreat signs in Cullman County...
(Updated) Cullman man killed, 2 injured in SW Cullman wreck
Updated 2-22-20 at 8:01 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash in the southwest part of the...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens season with 2-1 win over Good Hope
ADDISON, Ala. – After
cancellations delayed the start of the season, the Addison Bulldogs got their
2020 campaign underway against the Good Hope Raiders Saturday.
Addison's...
2 killed in wreck on Hwy. 278 E near Cullman Co. line
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon claimed the lives of two people, according to Alabama State Troopers.
The wreck happened at 2:44...
Cullman County CASA welcomes public to open house event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit advocacy group that serves the children of Cullman County, opened its doors...
Annual Arbor Day plant sale sees largest selection yet
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee hosted its annual Arbor Day plant sale Thursday morning at the North Alabama Agriplex. The...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors tie Priceville, rout Columbia to open season; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – West
Point’s Warrior Battle Tournament got underway Friday afternoon and it was opening
day for the Lady Warriors. West Point was home...
