A nod to Cullman’s past: Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant opens downtown
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday, Sept. 17. Located next door to A Touch of German at 216 First Ave. SE, Cullman, the new restaurant is owned by Joseph Fisher, Kolby Lawrence and Christine Chamblee.
The restaurant’s...
Obituary: Bobby Glenn Staples
Funeral services for Bobby Glenn Staples, 80, will be Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shane Wheeler and Bro. Ed Phillips officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Cullman City Cemetery.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: Margaret Louise Cofer
Funeral services for Margaret Louise Cofer, 82, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Logan Baptist Church. She will lie in state from 1-2 p.m. prior to service. Anthony Clark and Brandon Abbott will be officiating; burial at Shedd...
Obituary: Charles Allan Dunn
Memorial arrangements for Mr. Charles Allan Dunn are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Dunn was born Jan. 6, 1947 to the late Offie Sherman and Marilyn Wright Dunn; he passed away at Huntsville Hospital Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his parents;...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Bristol’s ready to play!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a few extra guests right now, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bristol is a husky/border collie mix who is around a year-and-a-half old. She’s a ready-to-play, medium- to...
Complacency often leads to treestand, firearms accidents
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources:
The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s Hunter Education Program wants to teach old hunters new safety tricks. Actually, these are not new safety tricks, but experienced hunters seem to be failing to follow them,...
New absentee voting option available for permanently disabled Alabama voters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Act 2019-359, which went into effect Sept. 1, 2019 allows permanently disabled voters to apply for a disabled voter absentee ballot. The application is required to be signed and notarized by the primary physician of the disabled voter.According to a...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsSept. 12
fourth-degree theft of property; Belk; Cullman Shopping...
Community Happenings: Sept. 13-15
Here are some events going on around Cullman this weekend.
Friday, Sept. 13
2nd Fridays - September 13
5-10 p.m. at the Festhalle and Depot Park
The last 2nd Fridays of 2019 is right around the corner, and it's going to be an AWESOME end to the year!...
Dodge City sets date for bridge project bids
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to move its October meeting back one week from Oct. 10 to Oct. 3, when the Town will open bids for the CR 216 – Bridge Culvert Replacement Project.
The project will see...
CCSO hiring detention deputies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is now accepting applications for detention deputies.
A detention deputy candidate may be required to complete an agility test.
Apply now at the link below to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner. You can...
Birmingham Fastener to expand, create 30 new jobs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night talked budgets and announced a major expansion at Birmingham Fastener. While there was no vote on the proposed $4.2 million city budget, action was taken on the $2.15 million capital investment by Birmingham Fastener.
The expansion...
Vinemont man arrested in Morgan County on child sex abuse charge
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Vinemont resident Mykl Shane Hardin, 49, was arrested by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office at a home in Hartselle Sunday on the charge of sexual abuse of a child under 12 years old. He was booked into the Morgan County Detention...
Hanceville 2nd graders recognized by city council
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students Colton Hunter and Kason Hitt were recognized Thursday by the Hanceville City Council and Mayor Kenneth Nail. The two boys went above and beyond to help other students at Hanceville Elementary School by setting up a lemonade stand over the...
Obituary: Freda Brown
Freda Harris Brown was born Aug. 8, 1934 and passed away Sept. 12, 2019.
Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 15 from 1-2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Cold Springs Cemetery in...
Obituary: Dewitt D. Bates
Funeral services for Mr. Dewitt D. Bates, 82, of Cullman, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Bethsadia Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery, with Rev. Sam Gregory and Rev. Malcolm Carter officiating. He will lie in...
Obituary: Kristopher J. Karlberg
Memorial services for Mr. Kristopher J. Karlberg, 58, of Falkville are incomplete at this time.
Kristopher was born July 16, 1961 and passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.
Obituary: Larry William Bolzle
Funeral services for Larry William Bolzle, 72, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ed Higdon officiating; burial at Antioch Baptist.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bolzle passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsSept. 9
theft of property; Hwy. 278 E
theft of property: 2nd Ave. NW
theft of property;...
Meet Oktoberfest 2019 Burgermeister Steve Moore
CULLMAN, Ala. - Being Burgermeister of Cullman’s Oktoberfest celebration can be a hectic duty during the event, but Steve Moore, the city’s 2019 selection, may actually have to slow down a little to take on the task.
Moore, an Arkadelphia native and 1979 graduate of...
Obituary: Lavoun (Von) Tidwell
Lavoun (Von) Tidwell, 83, of Bear Creek passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Von was born Oct. 13, 1935 in Marion County Alabama. He graduated from Phillips High School and then attended Northwest Alabama Community College for...
Obituary: Barbara Gene Wisdom
Memorial services for Barbara Gene Wisdom, 89, of Hanceville will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 starting at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1730 Eva Road, Cullman, Alabama 35055. Family will receive friends for visitation Sunday, Sept. 15 from 5-8 p.m....
In memory of Laura: Pre-sales needed for new GYN cancer awareness car tag in Alabama
Laura Crandall Brown was just 25 years old when she passed away from ovarian cancer. Now, the foundation she helped start with her father, Jim Crandall, is trying to raise awareness and funds for those battling gynecological (GYN) cancers.
A new Accelerate the Fight Alabama...
Cash Express delivers special cakes to first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cash Express in Hanceville delivered cakes to area first responders Wednesday, the 18th anniversary of Sept. 11. Deliveries were made to fire stations in Cullman and Hanceville, Cullman EMS, the Cullman Police Department, Hanceville Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
Hanceville...
More than 150 robotic surgeries performed at Cullman Regional in a year
CULLMAN, Ala. - In August 2018, Cullman Regional debuted its da Vinci Xi Surgical System with the goal of improving the community’s access to minimally-invasive surgery. Now, a little more than a year later, the hospital celebrated a milestone by completing more than 150...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsSept. 10
fourth-degree theft of property; The Shoe Dept.;...
Vinemont passes $517K 2019-2020 budget
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night passed its 2019-2020 budget. The $516,770.72 budget has a built-in buffer of just less than $15,000.
Mayor Radginal Dodson said the council studied past years’ budgets while compiling the new one, explaining, “We’ve gone far...
Never forget: 9/11 and the aftermath, by the numbers
Eighteen years ago today, the United States came under direct attack by a foreign enemy in an attack some have called the Pearl Harbor of our generation.
American Airlines Flight 11, carrying 76 passengers and a crew of 11, after being hijacked by members of...
Obituary: Dalford Lee Tucker
Funeral services for Mr. Dalford Lee Tucker, 89, of Cullman will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Baldwin Heights Cemetery, with Rev, Steve Rodgers and Roger McManus officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Dalford was...
Obituary: Bernice Christine McKinnon
Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Christine McKinnon will be at noon at Shelton Grove Baptist Church Thursday, Sept. 12. Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m.-noon. Ernest McKinnon will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Shelton Grove Baptist Cemetery.
Mrs. McKinnon was...
Obituary: Lois Jeanette Nunn
Funeral services for Lois Jeanette Nunn, 98, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at Welcome Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Nunn and Rev. Jerry Lake officiating. Mrs. Nunn will lie in state from 10-11 a.m. prior to the funeral....
Obituary: Clarence Leon Linton
Clarence Leon Linton departed this life peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019.
He was born June 15, 1927 in Cullman, Alabama and enjoyed 92 wonderful years of living.
He resided in Cullman most of his life and was a member of the Seventh Street Baptist Church. Clarence...
‘I love Cullman. I love Oktoberfest. I give this my whole heart and soul.’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year as fall approaches, Cullman residents look forward to seeing the colorful mums that provide beautiful and bold colors around town. It was the hope and passion of resident Pat Clemmons to bring festive color and charm to Cullman, especially...
Cullman commission approves purchase of new CCSO radios, enters detention agreement with Walker Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday approved the purchase of 20 individual radios with equipment for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). The total amount approved was $19,439. The quote from Sharp Communications includes the radios, chargers, belt clips, speaker microphones...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsSept. 9
third-degree burglary; Allred Contracting, N & A...
Jacobs proclaims Oct. 18 Pilot International Founders Day in city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed Oct. 18, 2019 Pilot International Founders Day in Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation were Pilot Club members Connie Byrne (Cullman Pilot Club’s Founders Fund representative) and Peggy Harris (Alabama District of...
Jacobs proclaims Day of Caring in city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 a Day of Caring in Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) were Executive Director Becky Goff, Board Chair Ross West, Public...
Pet of the Week: Homer’s looking for a home!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Homer is a 1-year-old pointer/lab mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who craves human companionship, minds his manners and is good on the leash. Ruttkay...
Obituary: James Walter Stephenson
Memorial service details for James Walter Stephenson, 64, are incomplete at this time but will be announced later.
James was born June 13, 1955 to the late Walter and Madgie Dotson Stephenson and passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at his residence.
He is preceded in...
Obituary: Janett Bates
Janett Faye Bartlett Bates, formerly of Cullman, passed away Sept. 9, 2019 at the age of 75.
She was born June 30, 1944 in Cullman to James Paris and Vinnie Mozell Trammell Bartlett.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Neil Leslie Bates, daughter...
Good Hope council implements new School Fund Grant process
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted to implement a new way of helping the Good Hope Schools through a School Fund Grant. In addition to the yearly donations the City gives the four Good Hope Schools each year,...
Baileyton Town Council talks new town hall
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council had a light agenda at its September meeting Monday evening, but it did discuss a few items regarding the new town hall under construction.
Mayor Johnny Dyar informed the council that the wiring for the security cameras for...
(Updated) Cullman City Council approves sale of civic center for $3.1M
Updated 9-10-19 at 11:45 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved an ordinance allowing the sale of the Cullman Civic Center to Desperation Church. The City is selling the civic center at its appraised value of $3,125,500.
The sale will help...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsSept. 5
domestic violence; CR 223
burglary; CR 35
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of...
(Update) 3 arrested after high-speed chase across Cullman County ends near Baileyton
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Shortly after midnight Sunday morning, a suspect led officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Cullman Police and Morgan County Sheriff’s Office on a high-speed chase across Cullman County, through areas around Berlin, Simcoe, Fairview, Gold Ridge, Hulaco, Joppa and...
Cullman Regional hosting Balance Builder SilverSneakers Workshop Sept. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Thursday, Sept. 19 will host a Balance Builder SilverSneakers Workshop. Attendees will learn about common risk factors and steps they can take to prevent falls, including exercises to strengthen and improve balance.
The event will take place from 11:30...
Obituary: David Irvin Hill
David Irvin Hill, 55, of Houston, formerly of Arley, entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
David was born Dec. 14, 1963 in Haleyville Alabama. He was a longtime member of Arley Congregational Church. David had a...
Obituary: Halley Eugene Peak
Halley Eugene Peak, 87, of Cullman entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
Gene was born Dec. 21, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama to Elmer Huey and Cloie Smith Peak.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 from noon-1 p.m. at...
Obituary: Hildred Green
Hildred Hazel Gilbert Green, 92, of Haleyville entered into rest Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at Terrace Manor.
She was born Aug. 18, 1927 to Charles and Della Gilbert.
Hildred was a member of the Ninth Avenue Church of Christ in Haleyville. She attended Brilliant High School...
Book your seat now for the Oct. 15 Cullman Farm-City Tour
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farm-City Committee invites you on a fun and educational tour planned for Oct. 15. The main goal of Farm-City is to deepen understanding of the relationship between rural farmers and urban dwellers. Every year one of the highlights of...
High-speed chase across Cullman County ends near Baileyton
(9/9/19 11:30 a.m.) LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/09/09/update-3-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-across-cullman-county-ends-near-baileyton/
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Shortly after midnight Sunday morning, a suspect led officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Cullman Police and Morgan County Sheriff’s Office on a chase across Cullman County, through areas around Berlin, Simcoe, Fairview, Gold...
Tuesday, Sept. 10 planned power outage a proactive measure to prevent possible wider-spread outage
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We understand everyone’s concern over the timing of this planned outage, especially with such high temperatures during the day,” Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) Manager of Communications & External Affairs Brian Lacy said of this Tuesday’s planned power outage in south Cullman...
Tuberville brings robust crowd to Cullman Republican meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tommy Tuberville stopped in Cullman Saturday to speak at the Cullman County Republican Party meeting at the Elks Lodge. A robust crowd came out for breakfast and to hear the former Auburn Football head coach as he explained his motivation for...
United Way Day of Caring set for Sept. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) will host its 2019 Day of Caring Wednesday, Sept. 11. Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs will issue a proclamation Monday, Sept. 9 recognizing the day. Local businesses and organizations will take part by coordinating teams of...
City of Cullman encourages participation in 2020 Census; door-to-door surveyors already at work
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Census is still officially almost seven months away, but such a big undertaking cannot happen instantly. In preparation for the big push next March and April, census workers have already begun going door to door performing “address canvassing.”
The U.S....
Obituary: Ruby Hazel Bailey
Ruby Hazel Bailey was born July 11, 1921 and passed away Sept. 5, 2019.
Obituary: Dearl Russell Moore
Funeral services for Dearl Russell Moore, 74, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 8, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for friends will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday Sept. 7, at the funeral home. He will be laid to...
Obituary: Danny Franklin Reynolds
Danny Franklin Reynolds of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Sept. 5, 2019.
He was born March 20, 1949 to Lester Franklin and Lella Faye McGee Reynolds in Gary, Indiana.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ernestine; nephews: Glenn, Troy, Don and Delmar, Jr.
Mr. Reynolds...
Obituary: Francis “Bud” Paden
Funeral services for Francis “Bud” Paden, 76, of Logan will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Ory Hampton officiating; burial at Emeus Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Paden passed away Thursday,...
Obituary: Ethelyn Hampton
Funeral services for Ethelyn Hampton, 83, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jim Hampton officiating; burial at Welcome Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hampton passed away Wednesday, Sept....
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsSept. 4
third-degree forgery; Lee’s Veterinary Hospital; forged checks;...
Tuberville to speak at Cullman Republican breakfast Saturday
The Cullman County Republican Party will host its monthly meeting at the Cullman Elks Lodge (1609 Brantley Ave. NE, Cullman) Saturday, Sept. 7. This month’s special guest speaker will be former Auburn Football Coach Tommy Tuberville, who is running for the U.S. Senate in...
Did ADEM withhold information on river contamination levels after June 6 Tyson/River Valley Ingredients spill?
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Black Warrior Riverkeeper (BWR), a north Alabama environmental organization on Wednesday posted to its Facebook page a large multi-page document found in an e-file on the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) website, containing detailed information about the June 6, 2019...
Cullman Rotary presents more than $4K to Cullman Re-Entry Addiction Assistance
“Cullman Rotary Club presented a donation to Cullman Re-Entry (Addiction) Assistance during this week’s meeting. Cullman Re-Entry Assistance has provided such a positive impact on the community, and we are so proud of their dedication to serving others. Such a great representation of Service...
Cullman County Medical Society presents defibrillator to Cullman VFW Post 2214
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman VFW Post 2214 on Thursday evening received an automated external defibrillator/automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) from the Cullman County Medical Society. Dr. Mark Addison made the presentation to Post Commander Will Harris, accompanied by Dr. Mike Schendel, also a VFW member...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cold Springs sweeps tri-match at Vinemont, Lady Warriors collect area win
VINEMONT, Ala. –
Cold Springs and Hanceville travelled to Vinemont Thursday afternoon for a
tri-match with the Lady Eagles, but it was the Eagles of Cold Springs that left
with wins over both Vinemont and the Lady Bulldogs. Cold Springs knocked off
both Vinemont and Hanceville in two...
Obituary: Robert Lee “Hobo” Brown
Robert Lee “Hobo” Brown, 77, of Haleyville passed away at Huntsville Hospital Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
Robert was born July 13, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama.
He was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church for 15 years. He enjoyed being with his family and his dog Buddy.
Visitation...
Obituary: Barbara Sue Rogers
Barbara Sue Rogers of Garden City, Alabama, 81, passed away peacefully Sept. 4, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Rogers was born April 12, 1938, in Hayden, Alabama.
She is preceded in death by her parents Onis and Imogene (Turner) Thomas, a daughter, Belinda Jane Rogers and...
Obituary: Mary Francis Gibbs
Mary Francis Gibbs passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 at the age of 83.
She was born Jan. 28, 1936 in Cullman to Grover and Maggie Williams Phillips.
She is preceded in death by her husband Alton Gene Gibbs, son Tommy Wayne Gibbs and her parents.
Funeral...
Obituary: Jimmie Ruth Waits Tankersley
Jimmie Ruth Waits Tankersley of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Sept. 4, 2019.
She was born Feb. 2, 1931 to Dee and Ruth Waits. Her parents preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Charles Tankersley and one son Mike (Debra) Tankersley, grandson...
Obituary: Patricia England Lee
Patricia England Lee, 62, of Cullman, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cullman.
She loved bird watching and working in her yards.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents William Howard and Maebelle Kilgo England and...
Obituary: Jean Whaley Bullard
Funeral services for Mable "Jean" Whaley Bullard , 82, of Cullman will be Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Phillips officiating. Interment will be in Cullman City Cemetery.
She was born in Cullman Sept. 1, 1937.
She is...
Obituary: Nettie Mehulda Fell
Nettie Mehulda Fell of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away Sept. 5, 2019. She was born Dec. 24, 1930 to Luther and Viola Bates Freeman. She is preceded in death by her parents; six brothers; grandson, Freeman Brannan; and grandson-in-law, J.T. Tucker.
She leaves to cherish...
Obituary: Doris Lockhart
Doris Lockhart, 85, of Jasper, Alabama entered into rest at her home Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.
Doris was born Nov. 23, 1933 in Oakman, Alabama. She enjoyed playing bingo and watching WWE wrestling.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 from noon-2 p.m. Services will...
Obituary: Susie Marie Goodwin
Susie Marie Goodwin was born Jan. 21, 1922 and passed away Sept. 5, 2019.
Fairview council meeting raises question of property de-annexation, how it could happen
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Tuesday evening Dr. Josiah Daily, assistant fire chief of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, who owns both the Fairview Quick Stop and The Hutch Restaurant, addressed the Fairview Town Council, requesting to have his properties de-annexed from the Town of...
Cullman Regional files CON application for expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Thursday that they have officially filed an Alabama Certificate of Need (CON) application for the proposed expansion project announced in June. The $30 million expansion to the current...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsSept. 4
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437
harassment; CR 19
domestic violence; CR 1772
theft of property;...
Ivey awards $686K grant to help victims in Cullman, Winston Counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $686,265 grant to support an organization that aids victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Cullman and Winston Counties.
Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. will use the grant funds to continue providing services to victims...
Bremen man arrested for meth possession after traffic stop
BRUSHY POND, Ala. – A Bremen man was arrested Sunday after Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies allegedly found a baggie of methamphetamine after a traffic stop.
Kevin Larry Bailey, 42, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, attempting...
Vinemont man jailed for attempted robbery, multiple other charges
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Friday arrested Jeffrey Wayne Miller, 30, of Vinemont following a traffic stop in which Miller fled on foot.
A media release from the CCSO said deputies received a tip that Miller, who had numerous...
Taco Granero planned for Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Plans for a new restaurant are underway in Fairview. Residents Mike and Amy Patton presented their concept for a Taco Granero Tuesday evening to the town’s council. The Pattons will rent the property at the corner of Welcome Road and Wesley...
(Updated) Cullman woman charged with murder in Jan. 2019 wreck
Updated 9-5-19 at 8:24 a.m. with the current mugshot for Quintana Rainwater
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was arrested late Wednesday night, charged with reckless murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, driving under the influence and running a red light in connection with the...
Obituary: Adam Ruben Jason Beard
Memorial services for Mr. Adam Ruben Jason Beard, 35, of Blountsville will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Bryan officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Beard passed away Sept. 3, 2019. He was...
Obituary: Randy Wayne Mason
Graveside services for Mr. Randy Wayne Mason, 63, of Cullman will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery.
Mr. Mason was born May 17, 1956 and passed away at Cullman Long Term Care Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
Obituary: Robert Brown
Robert Brown, 77, of Haleyville, entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
Complete obituary and service information will be announced on Thursday afternoon by Nichols Funeral Home.
Obituary: Milton Adolf Lee
Milton Adolf Lee, 79, of Childersburg, formerly of Addison, entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City.
Adolf was born April 15, 1940 to Milton R. and Christine S. Lee in Addison, Alabama. He was a 1958 graduate of...
Cullman Regional welcomes pediatrician Ashley A. Ketchum, D.O.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Wednesday announced the addition of Ashley A. Ketchum, D.O. to its medical staff. Dr. Ketchum is a board-certified pediatrician.
She is a graduate of Albion College in Albion, Michigan and completed medical school at Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk College...
PREP FOOTBALL: 6 local teams preparing for road matchups Friday
Nearly all of our local teams now have a pair of games
under their belt this season and are starting to work out some of their
strengths and weaknesses. Most of them will be forced to travel this week to
face another test in an unfriendly environment....
ADPH seeks input on maternal and child health care needs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is asking for input from Alabamians to assess the health needs of women of childbearing age, infants, children and youth in the state. One way the public can assist is by participating in anonymous...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsSept. 2
domestic violence; CR 216
harassment; CR 1157
theft of property; CR 1169
domestic violence; CR 1383
harassment;...
Litterbugs, beware: new law means higher fines, other penalties
CULLMAN, Ala. - Litter in Alabama and you could face much harsher penalties now due to a new litter law passed earlier this year by the Alabama Legislature. The new law went into effect Sept. 1, bringing with it higher fines, community service and...
Pet of the Week: Say hello to Mr. Miles!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared that last week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Gus, has been adopted, and now she introduces us to a new canine friend:
Mr. Miles is a mix, but has many classic traits of...
Cullman Police actively combating high number of vehicle crashes
CULLMAN, Ala. - During a press conference last Thursday (www.cullmantribune.com/2019/08/30/local-law-enforcement-alea-come-together-to-promote-road-safety-in-cullman-county/), local law enforcement officials talked about the high number of vehicle crashes across Cullman County. Mention was made of “saturation patrolling,” the deployment of higher numbers of resources than usual to particularly dangerous areas...
Cullman Planning Commission backs off new subdivision amid problems with plan, protests from neighbors
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission got an earful from residents of the Fox Meadow and Carroll Acres subdivisions who live on lots adjoining the planned Meadowbrook subdivision in southeast Cullman.
Four neighbors came forward with concerns about the...
Obituary: Gwendolyn Kay McKee
Funeral services for Gwendolyn Kay McKee, 69, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Union United Methodist Cemetery in Cedar Bluff.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. McKee passed away Sunday,...
Obituary: Joel Keith Melson
Funeral services for Joel Keith Melson, 57, of Altoona will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jim Deason and Cody Hairston officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Melson passed away Sunday, Sept. 1,...
Obituary: James Roy Lee
James Roy Lee of Hanceville passed away Sept. 1, 2019 at the age of 88.
He was born in Hanceville on Oct. 29, 1930 to James Claude and Annie Couch Lee.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Francis Lillian Bland Lee, sister Mary...
Obituary: Dessie Jean Brown
Dessie Jean Brown of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sept. 2, 2019 at her residence.
She was born March 20, 1939 to John and Virgie Powell, who have preceded her in death.
Mrs. Brown leaves to cherish her memory her husband Sonny Brown, Jr.; daughter Patty Hutchens; granddaughter...
Fairview Town Council, fire department clash at council meeting
Updated 9-3-19 at 9:04 p.m.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council had a light agenda for its monthly meeting, held Tuesday evening instead of the usual Monday, due to the Labor Day holiday. While there were not many items to discuss, the public comments...
