Cullman native, human trafficking survivor addresses Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force met Wednesday and welcomed Cullman native Jordan Giddens, former finance director for Alabama Rep....
Anna Lea Holcomb
Memorial
Service for Anna
Lea Holcomb, age 42, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept.
20, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Larry...
BJCC reveals Protective Stadium full design plans
BIRMINGHAM - Designs for
Protective Stadium were presented to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) board of directors at this afternoon’s regularly scheduled BJCC board...
Meeting a living legend: CATA precision machining students sit down with world record-holding machinist Joe Hayden
CULLMAN, Ala. - Precision machining students at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) last week were treated to a rare surprise and unique learning...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville and Vinemont gearing up for regional showdown, Aggies, Raiders, Warriors hitting the road
We’re about midway through the regular season and records
are beginning to take shape for local teams across the county. The Hanceville
Bulldogs are gearing up...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
USDA resources available for farmers hurt by 2018, 2019 disasters
AUBURN, Ala. - Farmers and producers in 25 Alabama counties affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the...
‘I just want everyone to know that I love our police officers’
CULLMAN, Ala. – If you drive by Vincent Furniture in Cullman at night, you might notice a change in color. The lights were changed...
Obituary: Martha A. Holmes
Martha
A. Holmes passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. She was born
Wednesday, July 9, 1969.
To our Missy, you will be greatly missed by your...
Obituary: Marion “Joe” Weathers
Marion Joseph “Joe” Weathers, 78, of Hattiesburg, passed away on September 15, 2019 at his home.
Services will be Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Purvis , followed by burial in Cherished Acres Cemetery.
Mr. Weathers was a member of the Elks Lodge for 45 years and he loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Vera Rosalie Weathers; his wife, Barbara Myers Weathers,a grandson, Lewis Cruse, three brothers, Billy McCombs, Dale McCombs, and Charles Weathers; and one sister, Delores Cofer.
He is survived by his daughter, Sherri (Paul) Cruse of Purvis, his two granddaughters, Amber Cruse of Ellisville, and Megan Sullivan of Sumrall, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Moore Funeral Home in Purvis.
Obituary: Gary Dean Parker
Funeral
Service for Gary
Dean Parker, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.
19, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Kevin...
Obituary: Amy Lachelle Drake
Amy
Drake of Cullman passed away Sept. 15, 2019 at the age of 42. She
was born in Cullman, October 21, 1976 to Lydon and Vikki...
Obituary: Willie Jewell Roper
It
is with great sadness that the family of Willie
Jewell Roper, announce her passing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Ms.
Roper loved writing poetry and had...
Obituary: Javan Willis Freeman
Javan
Willis Freeman age 87 of Cullman, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. He is
survived by his wife, Freda Marie Freeman; daughter, Diane Foust; sons: Michael
Freeman...
Obituary: James J. Peak, Jr.
James J. Peak,
Jr., 93, of Double Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept.
13, 2019.
James was born on May 21, 1926 in Winston...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16-17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16-17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ
= grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: James J. Peak, Jr.
James J. Peak,
Jr., 93, of Double Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept.
13, 2019.
James was born on May 21, 1926 in Winston...
Obituary: Halbert Wayne Ray
Halbert
Wayne Ray,
passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at his home in Cullman, AL. at the age of
87. Wayne was born on May 29,...
Governor awards grants to assist immigrant victims of domestic violence, abuse
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov.
Kay Ivey has awarded $1.1 million in grants to support a nonprofit agency that
provides aid tailored specifically for victims of domestic...
Governor Ivey issues statement following death of Tuscaloosa Police Officer Dornell Cousette
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the following statement regarding the
incident in Tuscaloosa Monday evening, which fatally wounded Dornell Cousette,
a 13-year veteran...
Grace Place presentation to CCAVFD
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- Jay Jones, President of Grace Place Board of Directors, presented the
Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments with ways to
effectively communicate with...
Always remembered, never forgotten
VINEMONT, Ala. - A very special event for a very special person took place in Vinemont Saturday. The Vinemont Eagles Youth Football Association retired...
Garden City town votes on payroll projections, changes water rates
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City town council had
a light agenda but voted on several important items at its September meeting
Monday night. Mayor...
Berlin Town Council passes 2020 budget, talks new municipal complex
BERLIN, Ala.
- The Berlin Town Council approved the town’s 2020 fiscal year budget at Monday
evening’s meeting. According to Mayor Patrick Bates, all revenue estimates
represent...
West Point passes $312,000 budget for FY 2020
WEST POINT, Ala.-
The Town of West Point passed its budget for the FY2020 Monday night. The
$312,004 budget is very similar to last year’s budget...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 16 Wallace State volleyball moves to 16-0 this season
HANCEVILLE, ALA. –
Wallace State’s 16th-ranked volleyball team is undefeated this
season, not losing a single set through 16 matches.
The Lions are 16-0 overall and...
Fire Danger Advisory issued for Alabama
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a
Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until
rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and...
3 Vinemont residents charged after search yields meth, marijuana
VINEMONT, Ala. – Three Vinemont residents were arrested last Tuesday after The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at a...
Cullman Regional now offering online appointment scheduling
CULLMAN,
Ala.
– Cullman Regional is proud to announce the addition of online appointment
scheduling to its services in order to make healthcare more accessible to its
patients....
Alabama State Bar to kick off Pro Bono Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Gov. Kay Ivey will sign a proclamation Monday, Sept. 16, declaring October
2019 “Pro Bono Month” in Alabama. The Alabama State Bar's annual...
Birmingham’s Moovmo receives approval to operate in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Moovmo, the Birmingham-based accessible ride share platform, has been granted approval by the Alabama Public Service Commission to operate throughout the...
2nd annual Flourish of Cullman Putting F-O-R-E Independence a huge success
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- The 2nd Annual Flourish of Cullman Putting F-O-R-E Independence Golf
Tournament took place Saturday morning at Cross Creek Golf Course. Seven teams
of four...
Cullman Electric Cooperative holds 83rd annual meeting, announces no rate increase this year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) held
its 83rd annual meeting at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman Saturday
morning. One of the highlights was...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Warriors compete against field of ranked opponents at Eddie Preuitt Ford Tournament
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The
West Point Lady Warriors made the short trip to Hartselle for this year’s Eddie
Preuitt Ford Volleyball Tournament and they had a...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The family man
Several years ago, I had the honor and pleasure of serving on the
city council of our fine city of Cullman.
On one of my trips...
UPDATE: Cullman woman identified as victim in Sunday morning crash
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A single vehicle accident resulted in one death around 2 a.m. Sunday morning near the intersection of County Road 1545 and...
Cullman Regional now offering newest technology in total knee & hip replacement with Stryker’s Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery Program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is the first hospital in central Alabama to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee and total hip replacements with its...
Cullman County Youth Football week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - The youth football
season has now reached the halfway mark and the games start getting very
important for not only playoff seeding, but...
‘We want everyone to come and spend the day with us’ – St. Bernard rocks the weekend with Blues & BBQ
CULLMAN, Ala.
– St. Bernard’s Prep School was filled with the soul, crafts and good foods for
the afternoon. Crafts and vendors, both local and from...
CCBOE reveals 2020-22 Capital Plan, September personnel considerations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education
(CCBOE) this week released its plan for capital improvements during fiscal
years 2020 through 2022, which was...
Latest health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the latest health scores
reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) for food
establishments in Cullman County.
Establishment Name: ALL...
Jacobs proclaims Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week in city of Cullman
“The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.” Those are...
Formerly missing Cullman man now facing identity theft, forgery charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Steven Smith, Jr., who was the subject of a missing person case in April and May of this year (www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/16/missing-cullman-man-found-alive-in-texas-circumstances-unclear/),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
