End of year reports: Good Samaritan Health Clinic records almost 3,000 patient visits in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic, which
serves uninsured residents of Cullman County between the ages of 19 and 65 who
meet eligibility requirements, had...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond falls to Oneonta 63-53, Lady Redskins pull away from Lady Broncos 49-33
Oneonta 49 – Holly Pond 33 (varsity girls)
Oneonta jumped out to a 5-0 start early in the opening
quarter and extended the lead to 9-0...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits area matchups with Red Bay at home
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison
met Red Bay in a two-game set at Stephenson Gym in Addison Monday night and the
Addison Bulldogs came away with a...
Good Hope talks sirens, 2020 Census, Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Updated 1-13-20 9:13 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council Monday night proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the city of...
Cullman council affirms continuation of ad valorem tax for schools, holds public hearing on proposed west side arts district
Updated 1-14-20 10:28 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to affirm its pledge to continuing an existing 7.5 mil...
Obituary: James “Jim” White
James “Jim” White, 78, of Bremen passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020.
Jim loved his family and loved gathering together to have a fun time...
Obituary: James Michael Holley
Funeral services for James Michael Holley, 63, of Cullman will be at noon Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Trent...
Obituary: Howard McKinney
Memorial services for Howard McKinney, 85, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Garden City Baptist Church. Reverend...
Obituary: Hercil Curtis
Hercil Curtis, 92, of Double Springs passed away Sunday, Jan, 12, 2020 at Hendrix Healthcare and Rehabilitation center.
He was born Feb. 25, 1927 to...
Students face off in Elks Hoop Shoot
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 100 students ages 8-13 participated in the Cullman Elks Hoop Shoot Sunday afternoon at Cullman Middle School. The hoop...
Apply now for spring 2020 session of CCSO Citizens’ Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Applications are being accepted now for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy spring 2020 session.
The academy is a nine-week...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Registration continues at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Registration for the Spring 2020 semester continues at Wallace State Community College, with multiple options for new and returning students to...
Obituary: Raymond Clatterbuck
Raymond Clatterbuck, 83, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Clatterbuck was born June...
Discover Alabama’s national forests through water monitoring
Alabama Water Watch (AWW), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service (USFS), is excited to announce the launch of a new water quality-monitoring project...
(Updated) Strong storms, tornadoes cause damage across Cullman County
Updated 1-13-20 1:52 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A line of strong storms powered through Alabama, including Cullman County, Saturday, bringing three confirmed tornadoes and...
Obituary: George Elam
George Emory Elam, 86, of Addison entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at The Folsom Center in Cullman surrounded by family.
Mr. Elam was...
Obituary: Mary P. Pettitt
Mary P. Pettitt, of Arley entered into rest Jan. 11, 2020. She was born Nov. 24, 1948.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at...
Obituary: Marie Weeks
Funeral services for Marie Weeks, 77, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral...
‘Our residents still want to give back and be engaged in the community’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents and staff at Westminster Assisted Living presented at least 500 cans of soup to the Cullman Caring for Kids...
Census Bureau ramps up hiring efforts for 2020 Census
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Census Bureau is ramping up its national recruiting efforts to hire up to 500,000 temporary, part-time census takers for...
OSHA fines companies for teen’s death in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, July 1, 2019, a 15-year-old Guatemalan roofing worker fell to his death from the roof of Cullman Casting in...
Spotlight on Human Trafficking Awareness Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force participated in Human Trafficking Awareness Day activities Friday, and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont Eagles, Lady Eagles fall to New Hope at home
VINEMONT, Ala. – After dropping a pair of games at
West End on Thursday, Vinemont looked to rebound against New Hope at home in a
pair...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles down West End 65-34, Lady Eagles roll past Lady Patriots 61-15; Friday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. – After
splitting a pair of matchups at Southeastern earlier in the week, Cold Springs
returned home Friday night to host an area showdown...
Cullman Co. Fair Association confirms investigation into theft
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attorney Heath Meherg of the law firm of Griffith, Lowry & Meherg on Friday issued the following statement on behalf of...
Obituary: Cassandra “Sandy” Lynn
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Cassandra “Sandy” Lynn, 46, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at...
Obituary: Opal Lenora Ponder
Opal Lenora Ponder, 93, passed away peacefully Jan. 9, 2020.
She was born Sept. 19, 1926 in Jones Chapel, Alabama to the late Walter and...
Obituary: Ferrell A. Milligan
Ferrell Amon Milligan of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.
He was born April 13, 1933 to Dewey and Pearl Marrs Milligan in...
Obituary: Charles Robert Roberson
Charles Robert Roberson of Cullman passed away Jan. 9, 2020 at the age of 86.
He was born in Cullman March 20, 1933 to Charlie...
Energy Assistance Outreach events for seniors this month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) will be holding Energy Assistance Outreach events in Cullman County this month to...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
End of year reports: Flourish of Cullman receives state-level recognition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman has only been around for three years, but the organization that works to enable those often considered unable...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Sullins signs with Navy
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
several standout years on the gridiron, Bearcat running back Jayden Sullins is
heading to Annapolis, Maryland to continue his playing career at...
Willkommen zurück! Friends of Frankweiler homecoming celebration this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s German heritage society Friends of Frankweiler will do a little something special during its meeting this Sunday. The group is...
Former U.S. AG Jeff Sessions visits Cullman on sweep through north Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former U.S. Attorney General and current U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Sessions visited Cullman on Wednesday and Thursday during a tour through...
CCSO church safety class promotes thinking ahead, taking action
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) held its third church safety class, a program that began following the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview picks up road sweep over Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After
splitting their games against West Point on Tuesday, Fairview traveled to take
on Holly Pond, who swept Brindlee Mountain last Friday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Saints, Lady Saints sweep Brilliant at home; Thursday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – St.
Bernard returned home Thursday night to host Brilliant for a pair of varsity
matchups and both the Saints and Lady Saints collected...
Hanceville Fire Rescue reports record-breaking 2019; council discusses SFW home
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Fire Rescue had a historic year as far as the number of calls the department responded to in 2019. Assistant Chief...
Dodge City council votes on pay, proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Month
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Compensation for the next council and mayor were the big topic of discussion for the public portion of Thursday night’s...
Obituary: Jesse Roosevelt Niblett
Jesse Roosevelt Niblett, who was well known by his friends and family as J.R., passed in peace Jan. 5, 2020 at the age of...
Obituary: Jimmie Calvin Gardner, Sr.
Jimmie Calvin Gardner, Sr. was born Sept. 9, 1931 and passed away Jan. 9, 2020.
Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 13 from 11:30 a.m.-noon at...
Obituary: Milton Oliver Sinyard
Funeral services for Milton Oliver Sinyard, 97, of Walter, AL will be at 1 p.m. at Duck River Baptist Church located in Walter, AL....
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Update on Cullman Civic Center closure
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman sold the Cullman Civic Center to Desperation Church last fall for its appraised value of $3,125,500. The...
Sacred Heart roof repairs finished
CULLMAN, Ala. – Scaffolding began going up around Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church’s towers back in September. Now, just more than three months...
‘I want to share my story with you about growing up under Hitler’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Author Rosemarie Reinhard Musso grew up in the village of Sterbfritz (Hessen), Germany. Wednesday, she spoke to a crowded Cullman County...
Obituary: Ronald Harris
Ronald "Rose" Harris, 69, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Ronald was born Sept. 5, 1950 in Cullman to...
Obituary: John Douglas Kennedy
John Douglas Kennedy, Jr. of Cullman passed away Jan. 8, 2020 at the age of 43.
He was born Aug. 21, 1976 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi...
Obituary: Gerald Melvin Harper
Memorial services for Gerald Melvin Harper, 69, of Garden City will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church...
End of year reports: Victim Services works to break cycle of domestic violence
CULLMAN, Ala. - The stated purpose of Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (VSC) is “to lead the community in the prevention of domestic abuse...
End of year reports: Doggone good news!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week project, created in partnership with the Cullman County Animal Shelter to highlight available animals...
Brackets set for 2020 Cullman County Basketball Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – All
seven county squads have been playing each other for the first half of the season
to determine seeding for this year’s Cullman...
Doctor: ‘I consider Governor Ivey to be cured’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey's physician on Wednesday said he considers Ivey to be cured from the lung cancer for which she was...
On a mission: Regulators Military MC, Saving Forgotten Warriors partner to assist veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local veterans service nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) has experienced an eventful last year or so, including establishing a relationship with...
West Point’s Pendley signs with Snead State
WEST POINT, Ala. – Wednesday
was a big day for three-sport athlete Molly Pendley as family, friends, teammates
and coaches gathered in the library at West...
DAR Good Citizens recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently awarded the winners of its Good Citizens Award...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Getting to work: WIOA funds available to help local job seekers
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you need a job, Alabama Career Center-Cullman would like to meet you and talk to you about the Workforce Innovation...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders knock off Hanceville 52-48 in OT, Raiders topple Bulldogs 72-61; Tuesday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
dropping a pair of home matchups Monday night, Hanceville hit the road Tuesday
for a big showdown with the Good Hope...
CAPNA in Baileyton Thursday for energy assistance sign-ups
Updated 1-8-20 8:12 a.m.
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at Baileyton Town Hall this Thursday, Jan. 9 beginning...
Relay For Life hosting kick-off event Jan. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Relay For Life of Cullman County will hold its 2020 Relay Kickoff meeting Thursday, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the...
Obituary: Tyler Wesley Walker
Tyler Wesley Walker of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Jan. 5, 2020 doing what he loved, forever together with his beloved daughter, Brooklyn. He was...
Obituary: Brooklyn Michelle Walker
Brooklyn Michelle Walker of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Jan. 5, 2020 doing what she loved to do with her dad, now they are forever...
Obituary: Herman “Buddy” Brewer
Funeral services for Herman “Buddy” Brewer, 64, of Hartselle will be Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Enoch Walter Jones, Jr.
Enoch Walter Jones, Jr., 69, of Cullman passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield.
He was born May 5, 1950...
Obituary: Timothy Van Robinson
Funeral services for Timothy Van Robinson, 62, of Baileyton will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Vickie Pugh
Funeral services for Vickie Gail Russell Pugh, 64, of Bremen, who died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan....
Obituary: Elisha Don Pepper
Elisha Don Pepper, 87, of Arley entered into rest Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Pepper was born...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrangements announced for Tyler and Brooklyn Walker
CULLMAN, Ala. - Arrangements have been announced for Tyler and Brooklyn Walker, the father and daughter, ages 40 and 10, of Vinemont who died...
Holly Pond approves election ordinances, splits on pay for officials, declares January Human Trafficking Awareness Month
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening suspended the regular rules of procedure to approve its first readings of...
Preserving history: Grant awarded for Brindley Cemetery
SIMCOE, Ala. - Restoration and maintenance efforts at Simcoe’s Brindley Cemetery received some help Monday as an Alabama Historical Commission grant of $10,250 was...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs sweeps Hanceville on the road
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
the Lady Bulldogs fell to Glencoe Friday and the Bulldogs came up just short against
Lindsay Lane Saturday, Hanceville returned home Monday...
Baileyton to rename old town hall to honor Walker Brothers; council talks broadband
BAILEYTON, Ala.- Once the Town of Baileyton officially opens and moves into its new town hall, the current town hall will be renamed. Suggested...
Obituary: Edna Eileen Wedel
Edna Eileen Wedell, 90, of Addison entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Riverside Senior Living in Decatur.
Ms. Wedell was born Oct. 7,...
Obituary: Nadeen Berry Kilpatrick
Nadeen Berry Kilpatrick, 85, of Haleyville entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.
Mrs. Kilpatrick was born Oct. 11, 1934.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan....
Obituary: Edward Michael Welsh
Memorial services for Edward Michael Welsh, 66, of Baileyton will be at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 with...
Obituary: Evelyn Huggins Lovelady
Evelyn Huggins Lovelady, 88, passed away Jan. 2, 2020.
She was born April 25, 1931, to Bucie and Mattie Lee Huggins.
She was preceded in death...
Obituary: Virgil Ottis Baker
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Virgil Ottis Baker, 84, of Bremen.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Baker...
Fairview Council discusses security, receives update on Hwy. 69 light
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council opened its first meeting of the year with an update from Mayor Keith Henry on the traffic...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
East Elementary principal responds to deaths of student, parent
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We have had a day of tears and grief at East Elementary,” said an emotional East Elementary Principal David Wiggins Sunday...
Community in mourning: Father, daughter killed in plane crash at Cullman Regional Airport
Updated 1-7-20 7:30 a.m.
“It’s a very sad day here, a very sad day for the local flying community.”
Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben...
The lowdown on fad diets
NORMAL, Ala. - Don’t fall victim to fad diets in the new year. These diets often promise individuals quick weight loss and other health...
Obituary: JB Walker
JB Walker, 83, of Double Springs passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. JB was born to William and Mamie Walker Feb. 2, 1936 in...
Obituary: Aaron D. Collett
Aaron D. Collett, 94, of Cullman, formerly of Attalla, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Collett, a WWII Navy...
Obituary: Mildred James Brown
Mildred Wilodean James Brown, 88, of Arley passed away Jan. 4, 2020.
Mildred was born Sept. 20, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama to Charlie and Berlie...
Obituary: Michael A. Dence
Michael A. Dence was born Aug. 1, 1960 and passed away Jan. 3, 2020.
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders sweep Vinemont on the road
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Good
Hope traveled to take on Vinemont in Saturday afternoon hoops action and both
the Raiders and Lady Raiders wound up winning their...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Bellmon scores 31 in loss to Lindsay Lane at Wallace State New Year’s Bash
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Bulldogs
guard Tyson Bellmon put on a show for the crowd at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum
Saturday afternoon, knocking down five three-pointers...
End of year reports: ‘It’s about the heart’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) served an average of more than 600 area families through its food bank every month for...
CAPNA awarded $2.3M to help low-income residents with emergency energy costs in Cullman, Lawrence, Morgan Counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $46.2 million to assist low-income families in Alabama with energy bills. The grants will...
Stewart, Beck to be honored at APA Media Summit
VESTAVIA, Ala. - Veteran newspaper man and journalism professor Steve Stewart, and Editor Taylor Beck will be honored at the 2020 Media Summit in...
‘Be the Good!’ The Honor Network brings acts of kindness to Baileyton, CCSO following October tragedy
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Before Christmas, the Town of Baileyton received a surprise visit from Tommy Maher and other representatives from The Honor Network, a...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point edges Golden Tigers 77-75, Lady Warriors dominate Russellville 84-34
WEST POINT,
Ala. – The West Point boys' and girls' squads hosted Russellville in a
pair of huge area matchups and both teams emerged victorious. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Lady Broncos sweep Brindlee Mountain in area matchup; Friday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The
Broncos and Lady Broncos were both playing at home Friday night and they were
there to host Brindlee Mountain for an...
Obituary: Larry Henry Samples
Larry Henry Samples, 80, of Cullman passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at The Folsom Center. He was born Tuesday, July 25, 1939 to...
Obituary: Mark Clifford Mitchell
Mark Clifford Mitchell, 61, passed away peacefully Dec. 30, 2019.
Mark was born Feb. 20, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama to Rhoda (Stringfellow) and Zeak Clifford...
