Obituary: Christopher Banks
Christopher Banks, 43, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital.
Chris was born Oct. 14, 1976 to Donnie T. and Loretta Banks,...
Obituary: Eric David McAnnally
Eric David McAnnally, 45, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
He was born Jan. 20, 1974, to David Arnold McAnnally and Dondra Kay Toomey.
He was...
Obituary: Eileen Rose Hook
Eileen Rose Hook of Cullman passed away Dec. 10, 2019 at the age of 94.
She was born Au. 29, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to...
Obituary: Virginia Louise Absher
Virginia Louise Absher, 85, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
She was born July 22, 1934 in Cullman County to Gus and Florence...
2 Cullman teens busted for stealing mail, packages
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman teenagers were arrested by the Cullman Police Department Tuesday night following at least two weeks of alleged mail theft.
Nathaniel...
(Updated) City of Cullman Municipal Court Clerk arrested for obstruction, computer tampering
Updated 12-11-19 at 5:02 p.m. with a statement from Mayor Woody Jacobs
Editor's note: Other media outlets mistakenly referred to Means as a magistrate. Her...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Lucas is seeking a home for the holidays, and beyond!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter staff reported to The Tribune that the shelter has had a good Christmas season so far, with...
‘This is amazing’: Sacred Heart School donates almost 2,000 pairs of children’s underwear to Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Sacred Heart School hosted Ashley Wilson and Helen Lewis from Curt’s Closet, to present the local clothing charity an...
Colony talks finances, recent rental controversy
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening was pleased to share that its outstanding debt to Compass Bank for a 2012...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond squeaks past Lady Eagles 47-43, Eagles topple Broncos 61-52
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont
hosted Holly Pond in a pair of area matchups Tuesday night and the county
rivals split the varsity showdowns. The girls' game...
PREP BASKETBALL: Dominant 2nd half leads Lady Warriors past Good Hope 63-39, Raiders rout Warriors 81-47; Tuesday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
collecting a pair of road wins over Ashville last Friday, Good Hope returned
home Tuesday night to host the Warriors and...
Mr. Harwood goes to Washington: ‘I really appreciated more than ever what it means to be an American’
ARAB, Ala. - When we first met Arab resident Randy Harwood, he had just learned that one of his dreams would be coming true....
Obituary: Nadene Hitt
Graveside services for Nadene Hitt, 87, of Hanceville, AL will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery in...
Obituary: Allyson Marie Cofield
Funeral services for Allyson Marie Cofield, 41, of Cullman, AL will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial...
Obituary: Johnny Conn
Mr. Johnny Conn of Cullman passed away Dec. 9, 2019 at the age of 86.
He was born in Cullman Feb. 8, 1933 to Onis...
Obituary: John B. Schwaiger
John B. Schwaiger, 76, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
He was born Feb. 1, 1943 to Leo and Sarah Schwaiger.
He was a...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Turner
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Jerry Wayne Turner, 70, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Turner was...
Obituary: Robert Buckner
Robert Nelson Harold Buckner, 78, of Haleyville entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Buckner was born April 27, 1941.
He enjoyed...
Obituary: Timmy Dale Swann
Timmy Dale Swann was born March 6, 1960 and passed away Dec. 10, 2019.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Cullman Fire Rescue bringing Santa through town Dec. 20
"SANTA RIDE" coming to Cullman Friday, Dec. 20 from 2-9 p.m.
Here's a special Christmas message from Cullman Fire Rescue!
***Attention city of Cullman***
Cullman Fire and...
Commission names Brunner interim county engineer, talks roads, HVAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning appointed Assistant County Engineer Jon Brunner as interim county engineer following the resignation of...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Task Force requests council proclaim city ‘Human Trafficking-Free Zone’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening received a request from the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force for a proclamation...
Cullman Council passes 10-year tax abatement for Rusken Packaging; new water, wastewater repair and service fees set
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening granted a 10-year tax abatement extension to Rusken Packaging “of all state and local...
Upcoming Christmas events
Here are some holiday events happening around town. Know of one we missed? Email wendy@cullmantribune.com or submit it at www.cullmantribune.com/calendar.
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats smother Patriots 51-32, Lady Bearcats narrowly fall to Brewer; Monday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Cullman Bearcats took on Brewer for the second time this season and both the
boys and girls were looking for their second...
Oh, baby! Cullman Police Department family grows by 12 in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its annual Christmas party, the Cullman Police Department had a lot to celebrate, as officers’ families showed up with baby...
Shannon Calloway passes Wastewater Grade IV certification
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized city wastewater operator Shannon J. Calloway for passing the Wastewater Grade IV certification...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Hill
Mary Ruth Hill was born Jan. 11, 1944 and passed away Dec. 9, 2019.
Obituary: Clarence Arthur “Art” Pinkard
Funeral services for Clarence Arthur "Art" Pinkard, 89, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at First Baptist Church of...
Obituary: Shane Stewart Recher
Memorial services for Shane Stewart Recher, 39, of Holly Pond will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at Daystar Church, Good Hope...
‘It’s a thank you to the community’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Shoppers could take pictures with Santa at The Foundry Thrift Store all day Saturday.
Foundry Ministries Marketing Manager Charlotte Knapp shared, “This...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Isabella Allred crowned Miss Wallace State 2020
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Isabella Allred of Cullman was crowned Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. She...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcat swimmers cap off season at AHSAA State Meet in Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Several
Cullman High School swimmers were in the field taking on 635 other athletes
from across the state at this year’s AHSAA State...
ADPH, ADMH partner to break the cycle of stigma
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) have launched a statewide campaign, Stop...
Cullman Rotary Club donates $5K to Agriplex
Cullman Rotary Club members Will Harding and Rickey Kreps presented a donation of $5,000 to Rachel Dawsey and Markus Doering, with the North Alabama...
Obituary: Verna Roy Glass
Mrs. Verna Roy Glass of Cullman passed away Dec. 7, 2019 at the age of 90.
She was born May 5, 1929 in Birmingham to...
United Way of Cullman County seeking community input on funding partner agencies
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is inviting members of the community to participate in its upcoming fund distribution process. This...
Obituary: Joseph Henry McCormick
Joseph Henry McCormick, 79, of Cullman, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 in Hanceville, Alabama.
Joe was born July 29, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama to...
Obituary: Daniel Glenn Williams
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Daniel Glenn Williams, 49, of Garden City.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Williams...
Obituary: Marion Louise Purifoy
Funeral services for Ms. Marion Louise Purifoy will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Pleasant Grove Church in Colony, Alabama. She...
Obituary: Benjamin Hyde
Benjamin Hyde, 84, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Oct. 1, 1935.
Visitation...
Working together: AGCOR Steel officially opens in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday was a big day for AGCOR Steel, the City of Good Hope and many others across the city and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big 4th quarter lifts Lady Warriors over Muscle Shoals, Warriors fall to Trojans 69-57; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Muscle Shoals Trojans made
their way down Hwy. 157 Friday night for a pair of varsity matchups and the
Lady Warriors...
Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center opening in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center will open its newest clinic Jan. 6, 2020 in Cullman. It is located at 1301-A...
Obituary: Catherine “Cookie” Hill Wylie
Catherine “Cookie” Hill Wylie, 91, of Winfield entered into rest Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at the Golden Living Center in Winfield.
Mrs. Wylie was born...
Obituary: Ronald Gordon Hicks
Funeral services for Ronald Gordon Hicks, 73, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Martin propels No. 24 Lady Lions past Northeast Mississippi; WSCC men fall to Tigers
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s basketball teams split a home doubleheader vs. Northeast Mississippi Community College on Thursday night.
Sophomore guard Imari Martin paced the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
A doggone good idea: Dixie Dog Designs raising funds for CCSO’s Special Needs Rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke has been making jewelry for 19 years, longer than she and her husband, gunsmith Jim Burke, have lived in...
‘This night is a community effort’: Arley enjoys Christmas parade, soup social
ARLEY, Ala. – It was a perfect night for a parade Wednesday as the town of Arley came together to celebrate the kickoff of...
Pet of the Week: Sparkle is looking for someone to help her shine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Andrea Hudson introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sparkle is a 1.25-year-old terrier mix. She’s...
‘She was kind, and she was loving’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 28th annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony took place at Cullman Regional Thursday evening. This year’s ceremony...
Obituary: Martha Gail Bates
Martha Gail Bates joined her heavenly family Dec. 5, 2019.
Born April 17, 1952, Gail will be remembered for having a heart of gold. She...
Homeless in Cullman County: Hope for the Homeless calls for long-term solutions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angie Young of Hope for the Homeless shared her thoughts with The Tribune on the problem of homelessness in Cullman County....
Obituary: Larry Madison Brown
Larry Madison Brown, 58, of Arley passed away Dec. 4, 2019 at UAB Hospital.
Larry was born Jan. 29, 1961 to Harold and Mildred Brown...
Obituary: Thelma “Scrappy” Ebelene Folsom
Surrounded by her loved ones,Thelma “Scrappy” Ebelene Folsom joined her heavenly family Dec. 3, 2019.
Born July 10, 1953, Scrappy will be remembered for her...
Obituary: Bessie Lucille Baker
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Bessie Lucille Baker, 91, of Bremen.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Baker passed...
Obituary: Rickey Leon Marchman
Rickey Leon Marchman, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Dec. 4, 2019.
He was born May 29, 1954 to Leon and Margeline Marchman in Michigan.
His father,...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALEA Troopers investigate 11 traffic deaths during 2019 Thanksgiving holiday travel period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated 11 traffic deaths during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, from 12:01 a.m....
AL Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources named Agency of Year at Sportsmen’s Caucus Summit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently received special recognition by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation with the presentation of...
Thursday night holiday events
Thursday night holiday events
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions including...
6 competing for title of Miss Wallace State this Sunday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will crown Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Betty Leeth...
Santa to visit The Foundry Thrift Store this Saturday, Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Feel the need to make sure you made the nice list this year? Visit Santa from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m....
‘A’: Alabama near top of states in response to human trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama recently received an A on its “report card” from Shared Hope International (SHI) for the state’s positive response to the...
30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade is set for this Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon.
The parade, hosted by the...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Barrett
Memorial services for Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Barrett, 56, of Crane Hill will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Vicki Skinner Reid
It is with great sadness that the family of Vicki Skinner Reid, 64, of Cullman announces her passing Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at her...
Vinemont Schools’ Christmas Love to help 70 kids
VINEMONT, Ala. - ‘Tis the season for giving, and thanks to big hearts and Christmas Love, students at Vinemont Schools who might have gone...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point’s Oldacre signs with Montevallo
WEST POINT, Ala. – Teammates,
coaches, friends and family gathered in the library at West Point High School
Wednesday to see Lady Warriors guard Miriam Oldacre...
‘By shopping local, it goes back to your roads, schools, parks and rec’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Small Business Saturday is a nationwide initiative encouraging communities to support their local shops and retailers. It’s sandwiched between Black Friday...
‘Healthy fast food!’: Downtown Nutrition juice and shake shop opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday morning, Downtown Nutrition officially opened for business at 324 Second Ave. SE in Cullman with a ribbon cutting sponsored...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders top Fairview 77-66, Lady Aggies hold off Good Hope 42-31; Tuesday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
sweeping Cold Springs on the road Monday night, the Fairview Aggies and Lady
Aggies returned home to host Good Hope in a...
Obituary: Betty Louise Whaley
Funeral services for Betty Louise Whaley will be 3 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Perry Knight and Rev....
Obituary: Garland Crabtree
Funeral services for Garland Crabtree, 61, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 4, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Johnson...
Obituary: Mina Dean Darty Lee
Mina Dean Darty Lee passed away Dec. 1, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born Aug. 25, 1927 to Lee and Maggie...
Obituary: Brian Heath Rice
Brian Heath Rice, 43, of Nauvoo entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Brian was born Feb. 10, 1976...
Obituary: Felecia Michelle Hollis
Felecia Michelle Hollis, 33, of Haleyville, passed away Dec. 3, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Felecia was born Sept. 13, 1986...
Obituary: Johnny Ray Campbell
Johnny Ray Campbell was born Oct. 19, 1963 and passed away Nov. 22, 2019.
Tips for enjoying a live Christmas tree
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Extension Office Coordinator Tony Glover often gets asked around the holidays, “What type tree has the least problem with...
Homeless in Cullman County: Victim Services expands shelter program for homeless women and children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1991, Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (VSC) has offered short-term emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children. ...
Cullman County man arrested on rape, sodomy charges in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman County man was arrested in Morgan County Monday, charged with two counts of first-degree rape and two counts...
Fairview Town Council gives update on Hwy. 69 red light, approves budget
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview Mayor Keith Henry at Monday night’s Fairview Town Council meeting gave an update on the traffic light coming to the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Baileyton readying for Christmas
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar was out of town this week, leaving Councilman Windell Calloway to lead the council’s Monday night meeting.
The...
(Update) Both suspects in shootout at Hwy. 157 Verizon Store on the run
Updated 12-4-19 8:15 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Both suspects in the Monday night shootout in the parking lot of the Verizon Store on Alabama Highway...
Homeless in Cullman County: Saving Forgotten Warriors opening temporary housing for veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, Cullman Elks Lodge 1609 presented a check for $5,000 to Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) Director Jeremy Hogan for...
It’s GivingTuesday: Opportunity to bring seasonal cheer to local organizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - If your checkbook has made it from Black Friday to Cyber Monday intact and your credit card hasn’t melted yet, Tuesday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies sweep Cold Springs on the road; Monday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. – After
a busy tournament slate in the lead up to Thanksgiving last week, local teams
returned to the hardwood Monday night and Fairview...
Obituary: Carol Dean Jones
Funeral services for Carol Dean Jones, 80, of Cullman, AL were Sunday Dec. 1, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Vernon Alvis will...
Obituary: Andy Harris
Andy Harris, 81, of Tuscaloosa entered in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. He was born July 11,...
Obituary: Barbara Jean Doss
Funeral services for Barbara Jean Doss, 87, of Hanceville, AL were Monday Dec. 2, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Dudley Brock will...
Obituary: Charles Frank Burleson
Charles Frank Burleson, 81, of Haleyville passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Helen Hodge Burleson...
Obituary: Agnes Gunter Grimes
Funeral services for Agnes Gunter Grimes of Holly Pond will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 4, 2019, at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Rev....
Obituary: Carrie Tucker Wheeler
Visitation for Carrie Tucker Wheeler, 76, of Holly Pond will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Hanceville decked out for the holidays
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hanceville. A nice crowd came out Friday evening to Veterans Park for...
