CCSO hosting Church Safety Class Jan. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a Church Safety Class Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist...
End of year reports: CAAWA helps hundreds of animals in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA) is an all-volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3) that rescues dogs and cats in Cullman County, fosters...
Arise Coffee Co. unveils Arise Fitness Co. with free community workout
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In mid-November, the Hanceville community welcomed Arise Coffee Co. (called Rise Up in its early stages), a coffee shop with a focus...
Obituary: David Nail
David Nail, 61, of Holly Pond entered into the arms of his loving Savior Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.
He was born April 20, 1958 in...
Obituary: Brenda L. Stracener
Brenda L. Stracener, 57, of Double Springs entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019.
Miss Stracener was born Feb. 17, 1962 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Graveside...
Obituary: James Roy Reynolds
Memorial services for James Roy Reynolds will be Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Fairview Methodist Church with Brother Hollis Gardner officiating.
Cullman...
Obituary: Jean Wakefield
Jean Wakefield, 86, of Double Springs entered into eternal rest Jan. 2, 2020 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation. She was born May 7, 1933.
Mrs....
AG Marshall statement on church security and Alabama’s ‘stand your ground’ law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In the aftermath of the heinous attack on West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas, Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve...
U-Haul implementing nicotine-free hiring policy
PHOENIX, Ariz. - U-Haul International will soon be the first major company in its field to decline job applicants who are nicotine users.
The nicotine-free...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors pull away to defeat Gadsden City 63-50
WEST POINT, Ala. – The
West Point Lady Warriors returned to Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday to host the
Lady Titans of Gadsden City and after falling...
‘The things you see as a prosecutor, you can’t un-see’
ANDALUSIA, Ala. – When fellow District Attorney Greg Griggers was injured in an ambush shooting outside his Demopolis office in November 2018, Walt Merrell...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Kick off 2020 with Benny!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter enjoyed some last-minute adoptions to finish out 2019. Now, it’s...
Ringing in the ‘Roaring’ 20s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman partygoers ushered in the new year with style and pizzazz Tuesday night and had a “roaring” good time doing so....
2-car wreck involving CPD vehicle, minor injuries
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-car wreck involving an SUV and a Cullman Police Department vehicle early Wednesday evening resulted in minor injuries to the...
Live Christmas trees: Recycle and reuse
AUBURN, Ala. - The parties are over and the decorations are packed. Now, there is just one thing left to do – get rid...
End of year reports: United Way celebrates 40 years with more than $250K in support to local programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) has had a successful 2019. Like many organizations, it operates on a fiscal year instead...
See big cats, bears at Tigers for Tomorrow
ATTALLA, Ala. - Nonprofit Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain in Attalla has extended its hours during the holidays, providing the opportunity for families...
Eva Road Bridge: ‘We hope to have it open by the end of January’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman anticipates the Eva Road Bridge will be complete by the end of January 2020, pushed back slightly...
RAM’T Up Indoor Play Center opening Jan. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - For five years, Jamie Owens and her family have worked to get an indoor playground in Cullman; now, their efforts are...
Get a healthy start in 2020 with the Alabama Tobacco Quitline
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Ringing in the New Year is often seen as a chance to get a fresh start. As we approach the beginning...
What’s coming up at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the new year beginning, The Tribune reached out to the Cullman County Public Library to see what’s coming up in...
More on federal law raising minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21
Back on Dec. 21, 2019, The Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, reported on the new minimum age for tobacco purchases (see above).
Here's more...
Here’s where you can ring in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for somewhere to ring in the new decade tonight? Here are several opportunities around town. (Descriptions provided by the organizers)
New...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
End of year reports: Saving Forgotten Warriors assisting with PTSD treatments, building home in Hanceville
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit veterans’ service group Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) is finishing 2019 in a huge way with very visible projects like...
Pet of the Week: Asher wants a happy new year!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s
Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter is finishing the year on a high note,
having seen several Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs sweep Shoals Christian at home
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flames and both the Dawgs and Lady Dawgs teams put the flames out. Both Addison teams...
Good Hope City Council votes to rezone property, discusses 2020 Census
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - For its last meeting of 2019, the Good Hope City Council started with a public hearing regarding a request to...
Obituary: Melba Ruth Moore
Funeral services for Melba Ruth Moore will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bill Hall and...
Obituary: Miriam Estelle Jones
Mrs. Miriam Estelle Jones of Cullman, Alabama passed away Dec. 29, 2019 at Hanceville Healthcare and Rehab in Hanceville, Alabama. She was born May...
Obituary: Nevada Hall Quick
Mrs. Nevada Hall Quick of West Point passed away Dec. 29, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born Dec. 13, 1930 in...
Obituary: Hobert Conn
Funeral services for Hobert Conn, 75, of Crane Hill will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Ruth M. Kanaday
Funeral services for Ruth M. Kanaday, 95, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Dec. 31, 2019 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Her burial will...
Update: $46K in merchandise stolen in Christmas morning Wal-Mart burglary; thieves entered twice
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Christmas morning burglary of the Wal-Mart store at 626 Olive St. SW in Cullman resulted in the loss of $46,000...
Berlin woman charged with financially exploiting elderly victim
BERLIN, Ala. – A Berlin woman was arrested and charged Saturday with first-degree financial exploitation of the elderly.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Yvetta Strobel
Yvetta Rose Strobel, 95, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019.
Mrs. Strobel was born April 2, 1924 in Chester, Illinois. She...
Obituary: Max Randall Brannan
Funeral services for Max Randall Brannan, 77, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at Moss Service with Randy Sellers...
Obituary: Clarence Dwight Pierce
Graveside services for Clarence Dwight Pierce, 71, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery, with Rev....
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors fall to Danville in West Point Christmas Tournament finals
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
knocking off Corner Friday night to advance to Saturday’s West Point Christmas
Tournament championship game, the Warriors met the Danville Hawks...
End of year reports: Victoria’s Hope moves to bigger facility, serves more than 1,700 in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victoria’s Hope was started by April Bowen German in 2018 as a ministry to single mothers, in memory of her own...
5 arrested in Hanceville on drug charges
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville Police Department made several drug arrests Friday, Dec. 20 along County Road 545 after obtaining search warrants for two homes.
HPD...
Teen dies from injuries sustained in Cullman Co. wreck
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A 16-year-old girl from Arab died Friday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that happened Monday, Dec. 23...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors advance to Christmas Tournament finals, Cold Springs falls to Brewer; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
splitting their opening-round games of the West Point Christmas Tournament
Thursday night, Cold Springs and West Point returned to Jim Boyd...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Give Bennett a home for the new year!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay wished to start by thanking folks from around the community who made Christmas special...
Obituary: Corrigan Speegle
A celebration of life for Corrigan Speegle, 80, of Cullman will be held Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Faith Hall of...
Obituary: Olvaline Meyer
Mrs. Olvaline Meyer of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Dec. 26, 2019. She was born March 19, 1933 to Thurman Comer and Eva Nadine Clinard...
Obituary: Earnesteen Gable
Mr. Earnesteen Gable of Cullman passed away Dec. 26, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born Feb. 13, 1931 to Claude and...
Obituary: Thomas Jay Pearce
Funeral services for Thomas Jay Pearce, 23, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Larry Joe Simmons
Mr. Larry Joe Simmons of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.
He was born March 9, 1948 to Price Doc and Mary Irene...
Obituary: Ben R. Tucker
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Ben R. Tucker, 84.
Mr. Tucker passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.
He was born Sept. 8, 1935...
Obituary: Max Richard Marks
Max Richard Marks, 58, of Strawberry Plains, TN died Dec. 26, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents Birl and Ila Mae Eddy...
Obituary: Everett Edward Perry
Mr. Everett Edward Perry, Jr. of Cullman passed away Dec. 26, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born Oct. 18, 1941 in...
‘Meth is the biggest problem we have in Cullman County’
Updated 12-27-19 at 7:10 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) recently helped take down a Center Point man who was allegedly supplying...
New water monitoring project in Alabama’s national forests
AUBURN, Ala. – Community members in all areas of the state will soon have the chance to help shape the future of watershed management...
End of the year reports: Curt’s Closet serves more than 1,600 children in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s hard to imagine that Curt’s Closet, a Cullman clothing ministry founded by Ashley Wilson in memory of her son Curtis...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: 4 local athletes land on this year’s Super All-State Volleyball Teams
AL.com released its Super All-State Volleyball Teams
Thursday and four local athletes earned honors in their respective classifications.
After helping lead Addison to its seventh straight
appearance...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors blast Falkville 92-60 in opening round of West Point Christmas Tournament; Thursday scoring recap
WEST POINT,
Ala. – The West Point Warriors hit the floor for their first matchup of
the West Point Christmas Tournament Thursday night by taking on...
Obituary: Ealon A. Linkous
Funeral services for Ealon A. Linkous, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
Obituary: James Michael “Jimmy” Johnston
Memorial services for James Michael “Jimmy” Johnston, 59, of Hayden will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 28, 2019 at Charis Community Church located in...
Obituary: Benjamin Wayne Coleman
Benjamin Wayne Coleman of Cullman passed away Dec. 25, 2019 at the age of 38. He was born in Avon Park, Florida Nov. 25,...
Obituary: Mildred Virginia Griffin
Funeral services for Mildred Virginia Griffin, 95, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Louis George Graf, Jr.
Graveside services for Louis George Graf, Jr., 88, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery with...
Obituary: Frank Privett
Frank Hollis Privett, 71, and Rita Ann Privett, 63, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019.
Mr. Privett was born April 10, 1948....
Obituary: Rita Privett
Frank Hollis Privett, 71, and Rita Ann Privett, 63, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019.
Mr. Privett was born April 10, 1948....
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Tens of thousands’ of dollars in merchandise stolen from south Wal-Mart in Christmas morning burglary
LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/12/30/update-46k-in-merchandise-stolen-in-christmas-morning-wal-mart-burglary-thieves-entered-twice/
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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Christmas morning burglary of the Wal-Mart store at 626 Olive St. SW in Cullman resulted in the loss...
(Updated) 2-vehicle crash kills 1, injures 2
Updated 12-26-19 at 2:50 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 157 Thursday killed one...
(Updated) Addison couple murdered, son in custody
Updated 12-26-19 at 3:52 p.m.
ADDISON, Ala. - The Winston County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said two people were found dead in Addison on Christmas Eve....
‘It’s my way of giving back to the community’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - For the third consecutive year, Kim Thomas opened the doors at Kim’s Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton and welcomed the community...
Learning opportunities abound at North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - Here are some events coming up in January at the North Alabama Agriplex.
Events are held at the Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho...
Keeping your pets safe in winter and around holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s officially winter, and that means colder temperatures. There can be many dangers for pets this time of year, so The...
Returning Christmas presents
AUBURN, Ala. - The fuzzy Christmas cat sweater isn’t your style? It’s okay if the Christmas presents you received are not on par. Returning...
Obituary: Richard Carbon Todd
Funeral services for Richard Carbon Todd, 94, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Pet of the Week: Have yourself a Curly little Christmas!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Curly is a shepherd mix who’s...
Georgia man killed on I-65 in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Bainbridge, Georgia man was struck and killed on Interstate 65 in Cullman County Monday night.
According to Alabama State Troopers, a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs rout Waterloo 49-20, Bulldogs lose nail biter to Cougars 59-57
ADDISON, Ala.
-- Addison hosted the Waterloo Cougars at Stephenson Gym on Monday night and
came away with a split. The Lady Dawgs finished off the Lady...
Obituary: Kenneth LeWayne Taylor
Funeral services for Kenneth LeWayne Taylor, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Marguerite Ann Brents
Marguerite Ann Brents, 97, of Haleyville entered into rest Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019.
Mrs. Brents was born Dec. 31, 1921.
Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 27,...
Obituary: Janice Adelin Robinson
Janice Swafford Robinson of Cullman passed away Dec. 23, 2019 at the age of 69.
She was born May 3, 1950 to Bertis Thelton and...
Obituary: Lisa Ann Plunkett
Lisa Ann Plunkett, 49, of Holly Pond, passed away Dec. 21, 2019. She was born Dec. 2, 1970 in Marshall County, Alabama.
Lisa is preceded...
Obituary: Billie Sue Blandenburg
Graveside services for Billie Sue Blandenburg, 90, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Charles...
Obituary: Henry Cecil Williams
Memorial services for Henry Cecil Williams of Falkville, AL will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 19, 2020 at Bell Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Williams passed away Dec....
Obituary: James Coy McBrayer
Funeral services for James Coy McBrayer, 91, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Bethlehem West Baptist Church, Revs....
Obituary: Mary Charlotte Guthery
Funeral services for Mary Charlotte Guthery, 65, of Hanceville will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at the chapel of Hanceville...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Thomas Rick Cosper
Funeral services for Thomas Rick Cosper, 64, will be at noon Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman...
Obituary: Doris Knight Gorff
A graveside service for Doris Knight Gorff will be Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 at Eastpoint Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Phillip Ashley...
Obituary: Patricia Pearson
Private memorial services for Mrs. Patricia Pearson are being planned by her family.
Mrs. Pearson went to be with the Lord Dec. 21, 2019 at...
Obituary: Ann G. Humphrey
Ann G. Humphrey was born March 13, 1940 and passed away Dec. 17, 2019.
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope sweeps Corner at home; Saturday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After splitting their
games at Cold Springs on Thursday night, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to
take on Corner in rare...
ALL-STATE FOOTBALL: 14 local athletes earn All-State honors; Vinemont’s Dinkle, Fairview’s Martin land on first team
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The 2019 All-State Football teams were released by the Alabama Sports Writers Association Saturday night and there were 14 local athletes...
Obituary: Ron Michael Lamon
A Celebration of Life for Ron Lamon, 44, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Vinemont First Baptist Church...
Obituary: Rev. Frank Desiderio
Rev. Frank Desiderio, 62, of Haleyville passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at UAB Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was born April 18,...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: West Point, Hanceville win thrillers to capture Cullman County Tournament titles
HOLLY POND, Ala. – There was some exciting basketball at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium in Holly Pond Saturday afternoon. Championships for both the boys and...
Cyber Broadband, granted $113K, to offer fiber internet to Sipsey Pines community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Regional internet provider Cyber Broadband, Inc. announced this week it will offer fiber-to-the-home internet to the Sipsey Pines community in 2020....
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Have yourself a merry little Bob!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has had a wonderful holiday season. Things are going so well, The Tribune’s last Pet of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats fall to Oneonta 60-54 in Wallace State Pre-Christmas Bash
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The
final Friday game of the Wallace State Pre-Christmas Bash featured the Cullman
Bearcats and the Oneonta Redskins. After the Bearcats jumped out...
