Tyson: recent road spills not a health threat
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As it continues to confront lawsuits and other legal issues related to an early June wastewater spill than contaminated miles of the Mulberry Fork and a short portion of the Sipsey Fork, Tyson Foods subsidiary River Valley Ingredients has also had...
Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake; Crane Hill Chief describes initial response and ongoing search
SMITH LAKE/CRANE
HILL, Ala. – On Friday, the search continued for a boat passenger missing since
a two boat collision on Smith Lake Thursday evening. The incident, which
occurred just west of Crane Hill across the county line in the Winston County
portion of the lake, injured multiple other...
Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake
SMITH LAKE – On Friday morning, searchers resumed their efforts to locate a missing boater who disappeared on Smith Lake late in the evening of July 4, after a boating accident. A two-boat collision injured five individuals and led to the sinking of one...
Colony does not renew NARCOG contract for town librarian, library faces possible temporary closure
COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama Council of Governments (NARCOG) Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Director Kimberly Dove a letter stating that the...
Locals pack Heritage Park for annual Cullman Fireworks Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. –
This year’s Cullman Fireworks Festival is in the books and things got underway
at Heritage Park at 5 p.m. when families poured on to the soccer fields to
enjoy inflatables, give-aways, food vendors, competitions and more before the
light show began. This is the eighth...
Obituary: Billy Ray Pitts (awaiting update)
Services for Mr. Billy Ray Pitts 80, of Hanceville will be announced later by the funeral home. Mr. Pitts died Thursday, July 4, 2019 after an extended illness.
Troop banners keep memories alive in Addison
ADDISON, Ala. - Reminders of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms are currently on display throughout the Town of Addison. Images of area veterans are displayed on beautiful banners along the streets to honor those men and women who served our...
Cullman courts are going to the dogs!
Alabama a national leader in use of facility dogs to ease stress in courts; coming to Cullman soon
MONTGOMERY
- Alabama’s courts are going to the dogs at an ever-increasing rate,
and it’s a great thing! Referred to as “facility dogs,” these specially
trained canine...
AMBER ALERT: Catalina Rimpsey (2 years) Last seen July 3, 2019 in Anniston, AL
ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child
Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert.
The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law
Enforcement Agency ask for your assistance in locating, Catalina Chloe Rimpsey,
a black female, two years of age, with black hair and brown...
Obituary: Dobie Pope (updated)
Dobie Pope was born on July 21, 1928 and passed away on July 3, 2019. Dovie Pope, 90 of Hanceville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 3, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leroy Pope; son, Danny "Bub"...
Obituary: Nora Phillips
Mrs. Nora Lea Phillips, 72, of Cullman passed away on
Tuesday, July 2, 2019. No services are
planned at this time.
Obituary: Frank Edward Moore
Funeral Service for Frank Edward Moore, age 74, of Holly Pond,
will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home
with Charlie Alldredge officiating; interment in Brooklyn Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Moore passed away on...
Obituary: Robert Hodge
Robert Franklin "Doug" Hodge, age 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on July 2, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 12, 1942 in Winston County. Robert had the
mind of a child, and a generous heart of...
Obituary: Mary Hoffman
Funeral services for Mary Cook Hoffman, 71, of Vinemont are
Saturday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Greg Aldridge and Rev.
Larry Duke officiating, with interment in Panama Baptist Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs....
Obituary: Betty Stringer
Funeral Service for Betty Sue Stringer, age 79, of
Hartselle, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Cullman Heritage
Funeral Home with Mac Buttram officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Stringer passed away on...
Obituary: Melvin Sams
Funeral Service for Melvin Sams, age 82, of Cullman, will be
at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with
Dudly Brock officiating; interment in Fairview Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Sams passed away on Tuesday,...
Community rallying around friend, co-worker and animal rescuer
Updated 7-10-19 12:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was Saturday morning June 29 when Chris Torrisi told his mother Nancy Thomas that he would be back in 30 minutes before he left their home in the Walter community to pick up a friend.
Once he...
Wallace State men’s basketball finishes with top GPA for 2nd straight year; 48 WSCC athletes earn All-Academic recognition
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s basketball team is tops in the classroom for the second consecutive year among its counterparts in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
The Lions compiled a cumulative 3.60 GPA during the 2018-2019 academic year, finishing with the...
Arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 1
burglary; CR 1338harassment; CR 202domestic violence; CR 1403burglary; Reid Rd.unlawful possession of marijuana,...
Addison set for annual 4th of July celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the day. The festivities begin with a parade to go through the town at 10 a.m.
Following the parade, event goers...
Municipality Closings for July 4th
CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.
Baileyton – Closed from July 4 to July 7
Berlin – Closed July 4, only open on Monday afternoons.
Cullman – Closed July 4, open again on July...
Obituary: Claude Edward Godwin
Claude Edward Godwin, Jr., 80, of Oneonta, AL., was born on June 13, 1959 and died on June 28, 2019. Preceding him in death were his father and mother Claude, Sr., and Sarah Godwin and brother John Godwin. Survivors include his wife Peggy Dickie...
Obituary: Gerald Eugene Harris
Mr. Gerald Eugene Harris, 81, of Cullman passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Betty Rider
Funeral service for Betty Rider, 77, of Hanceville will be 4
p.m. Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. We will have a
burial following the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. The family
will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home starting at...
Obituary: Anne DeLellis Dimond
Anne DeLellis Dimond, 70, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania,
formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, died July 1, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital in
Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania.
Miss Dimond is survived by her sister, Patricia Marie
Dimond, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania; brother, Donald C. Dimond II and his wife
Kitty of Double Springs, Alabama; nephews,...
Obituary: Dr. Jack C. Avery
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on July 3, 2019 at Lemley Funeral Home for Dr. Jack C. Avery born on January 31, 1929 and passed away on June 30, 2019. He was a resident at TLC Nursing Center in Oneonta.
Dr. Avery was...
Fairview Council hears fire station concerns
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several items were on the Fairview Town Council’s agenda for its July meeting Monday night, and the council began by discussing the senior center.
The council first addressed paving the parking lot at the senior center with asphalt instead of concrete....
Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures now open in Cullman
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, April German, who created Victoria’s Hope (VH) last year as a way to help single parents and families in need, opened her new thrift shop in Cullman. The ministry began in a small borrowed space in Dodge City, but...
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
Buckle up and drive alert
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As an added precaution during the heavily traveled Fourth of July holiday, ALDOT is doing its part for road safety by having no temporary lane closures on...
Obituary: Gregary Joe Minor (awaiting update)
Gregary Joe Minor was born on October 12, 1973 and passed away on July 1, 2019.
Obituary: Aline Edna Trimble
Mrs. Aline Edna Trimble of Cullman, Alabama passes away Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born November 28, 1919 to John Jacob and Pauline Brunner Ehrensperger. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 55 years, Chester Loring Trimble, Jr. Mrs....
Obituary: Kenneth VanKeuren
Kenneth VanKeuren passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Cullman Regional. He was born June 23, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, to Harold Burton and Edna Marie VanKeuren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lousie
VanKeuren; and brother, Dale VanKeuren.
Survivors include his...
Obituary: Clyde L. Glasscox
Clyde L. Glasscox, 82, of the Spoonhandle Community passed away in a Birmingham Hospital on June 29th, 2019. Preceding him in death were his son Jeff Morse; parents Speaker Walker Glasscox and T.C. Glasscox; brothers and sisters Jack Glasscox, Charles Glasscox, Woodrow Glasscox, T.C....
Obituary: Gerald Eugene Harris
Mr. Gerald Eugene Harris, 81, of Cullman passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Vetra Olene Calvert
Vetra Olene Calvert of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1934 to Burton and Alma Calvert Sinyard. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Sheila Conley.
She leaves to cherish her memory her...
Obituary: James “Squab” Miller
James “Squab” Miller, age 75 of Haleyville, entered into rest on June 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 20, 1943 to Riley and Lee Ester Miller.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at
Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: Louise Copeland
Funeral Services for Louise Copeland, 78 of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home, Reverends Phillip Wigley and Jimmy Sawyer officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. at...
Obituary: Wilson “Tony” McAlpin
Funeral services for Mr. Wilson “Tony” McAlpin, 73 of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home, Reverend Wendell Peterson officiating with burial following at Riverside Cemetery, his family will receive friends Tuesday evening beginning at 6...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2019
Maggie Darnell
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 27
trespassing, resisting arrest; CR 1141domestic violence; CR 837theft of property; CR 395theft of property;...
(UPDATED) 15-year-old worker falls to death in accident at local business
Updated 7-1-19 at 4:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, a 15-year-old Guatemalan roofing worker fell to his death from the roof of Cullman Casting in south Cullman. He fell through insulation in a gap left by the removal of old roofing, dropping an estimated...
Distinguished Young Women awards Class of 2020 candidates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since 1960, Cullman County's Junior Miss program has aided the national Junior Miss program in awarding millions of dollars in scholarships to high school girls. Now known as the Distinguished Young Women program, representatives from each state compete nationally to become the...
Obituary: Magoline Ray (updated)
Magoline Carolyn Blackmon Ray of Vinemont passed away June 29, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born January 27, 1926 in Cullman to Marvin C. and Lora South Blackmon. She is preceded in death by her husband Elvis Ray, son Dwight Ray...
Help your dog beat the heat this summer
The summer heat can be dangerous for people and it can also be extremely dangerous for dogs. A dog's inability to sweat can make it especially vulnerable on hot Alabama days. The Tribune sat down with local veterinarians Dr. Tony Crider and Dr. Shane...
Obituary: Wayne Lewis
Funeral services for Wayne Lewis, 69, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for family and friends will be noon, Monday July 1, 2019 at the Funeral Home. Reverend Harce Swann will officiate....
Obituary: Randall Barnes (updated)
Services for Mr. Randall Louis Barnes, 61, of Battleground are 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Danny Shockley and Chuck Johnston officiating, with interment in Corinth West Cemetery. Visitation on Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday...
Obituary: Gene Talamadge McDonald
Funeral Service for Gene Talamadge McDonald, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 01, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Matt Hart officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr....
Obituary: Gail Hogan
Gail Hogan, 70 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Hendrix Health and Rehab in Double Springs.
Gail was born on June 29, 1948 in Jasper. She was a graduate
of the Class of 1966 of Winston County High School. She...
Obituary: Linda Kay Hill
Linda Kay Hill, 69 formerly of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Kay was born on October 17, 1949 in Cullman, Alabama. She
was a member of Central Church of Christ for over 30 years. Kay graduated
from...
Obituary: Willie “Dee” Bradford
Funeral Services for Willie “Dee” Bradford, 89, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday June 30, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Bradford will be laid to rest at Center Hill Cemetery in Center Hill, AL. Her family will receive friends for visitation...
Obituary: Terry James Johnson
Terry James Johnson passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Cullman Regional. He was born June 30, 1962, to the late James and Penny Johnson. Survivors include his daughters, Meghan (Johnny) Jarrett, Heather Johnson (Brandon Shiffler); grandson, Isaiah Jarrett; granddaugher, Audrey Jarrett; sister,...
Obituary: Marcia Hagen Bliss
Funeral Service for
Marcia Hagen Bliss, age 78, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m.on Monday, July
1, 2019, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop James Jones
officiating; interment in Hopewell Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bliss...
Obituary: Wilbur Loyd Campbell
Funeral services for
Wilbur Loyd Campbell, 84, of Cullman are Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11 a.m.
at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Campbell officiating, with interment in Good
Hope Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cullman Funeral
Home directing. Mr. Campbell passed away...
Obituary: James Byron Hutchens
James Byron Hutchens, age 98 of Cullman, died Friday, June 28, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Wilhite (Lee); sons: Phil Hutchens (Patty), Jimmy Hutchens (Donna) and Joe Hutchens (Sherry); sisters: Ann Norsworthy, Emily Taylor, and Betty Jane Carraway; brothers: Audrey Hutchens...
Obituary: Orville Wayne Lewis
Funeral services for Orville Wayne Lewis, 69, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will for family and friends will be noon, Monday July 1, 2019 at the Funeral Home. Reverend Harse Swann...
Obituary: Francis Eugene Howell Veal
Funeral services for Francis Eugene Howell Veal, 88, of Baileyton are Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Donnie Cason officiating, with interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cullman Funeral Home directing....
Obituary: Mrs. Dixie Burden Baxter
Mrs. Dixie Burden Baxter, 72, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born March 23, 1947. No services are planned at this time. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Kyle Burden and...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Elliott
Jonathan Lee Elliott of Bremen passed away June 26, 2019 at the age of 49. He was born June 3, 1970 to Robert Eugene and Patricia Lynn Webb Elliott. He is preceded in death by his parents and his companion Chris Foote. A Celebration...
Be safe on Smith Lake this Fourth of July holiday
SMITH LAKE, Ala. - The Fourth of July is a busy time on and around Smith Lake, which has already seen its share of tragedies this year including two fatalities just since late May. The Tribune talked to Captain Matt Brooks, Northern District Marine...
Local Artist Spotlight: Joyce Hyde
CULLMAN, Ala. - Joyce Hyde has always been interested in the arts. So much so that she made a career of it as a teacher. Hyde graduated from West Point in 1957 and taught school for over 20 years in North Carolina, Mobile and...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 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 Department
Incidents
June 25
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy 157;...
Hanceville selects architect for proposed senior center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council selected an architect for the proposed senior center at Thursday’s meeting. The council hopes to be awarded a Community Development Block Grant to help fund the new building that will be located at C.W. Day Park.
The
council chose Tim Burney...
CHS Theatre student Grant Holland brings home school’s 1st Superior rating from International Thespian Festival
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - On Thursday, Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre student Grant Holland became the first student in school history to earn a Superior rating at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, NE, taking the top honor in the category of Musical Theatre. Holland...
Wasps: watch out this summer
AUBURN, Ala. - While helpful in controlling other insects, wasps are more known for their painful stings. The term wasp is somewhat generic. Hornets, mud daubers and yellow jackets are all wasps, with hornets and yellow jackets being the most common. With every occasional...
Arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 24
domestic violence; CR 395menacing; CR 109domestic violence; CR 1422domestic violence; Hwy. 69 Ndomestic...
(Updated 2x) 1 person killed, 4 injured in 3-vehicle wreck near Jones Chapel
Updated: 6/27/19 at 11:30 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. – A three-vehicle crash today, June 27, in Cullman County has claimed one life and injured four others. William Ezekiel Lee, 19 of Hartselle was killed when the 1999 Ford Mustang he was driving struck a 2011...
Drug crimes on the rise across Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Drugs are a constant issue for law enforcement across Cullman County and, increasingly, they are finding their way into the day-to-day life of its citizens. A recent social media post showing drug paraphernalia found in a public bathroom prompted The Tribune...
SWIMMING: Tritons edge out Jasper to win Cullman Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jasper, Sheffield and Florence traveled to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Wednesday night for the Cullman Challenge and the home-standing Tritons edged out Jasper to finish on top. Cullman’s girls got past Jasper by 19 points while the boys managed...
Cullman Regional announces $30M expansion, including Critical Care Unit, ER
Updated 6-27-19 12:47 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Thursday they have initiated a $30 million expansion to the current facility. The expansion will increase the capacity of the Critical Care Unit (CCU) by...
Obituary: Lewis Jack Baldwin
Lewis Jack Baldwin, 97, of Double Springs, Alabama entered into rest June 26, 2019 at Hendrix Health Care.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs, where services will be held Friday, June 28, 2019...
Obituary: Patricia R. Keeton
Memorial services for Patricia R. Keeton, 70, of Crane Hill, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Junior Garmon officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Keeton passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Elliott
Jonathan Lee Elliott was born June 3, 1970 and passed away June 26, 2019.
24 Cullman-area students named to UNA Dean’s List
FLORENCE, Ala. - To be considered for the University of North Alabama’s Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must be classified as a degree seeking student in full-time residence with a 3.7 grade point average or higher on all work carried during that semester.
The following...
Arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
June 25
third-degree forgery; Warehouse Discount Groceries; Town Square...
23 Cullman-area students named to UAB Dean’s List, Presidential Honors List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - To qualify for the Presidential Honors List at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, students must register and complete at least 12 semester hours of credit and have a 4.0 grade point average for the term. To qualify for the Dean’s...
Dollar General breaks ground near Colony
Updated 6-26-19 at 10:58 a.m.
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Tuesday evening town council meeting was fairly uneventful, but it gave The Tribune a chance to catch up with town officials on local events. The big news for everyone was the groundbreaking for the county’s newest...
Obituary: Alex Castro
Alex Castro entered into rest June 21, 2019.
Private services will be held.
Good Hope Council talks road projects, back-to-school event
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council met for a short meeting Monday night. Councilmen John Harris and Maxie Jones were not in attendance. Mayor Jerry Bartlett asked that everyone continue to keep the Harris and Jones families in their thoughts and...
Commission recognizes CARTS driver, approves grants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday presented Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) driver Wade Hancock with a certificate recognizing his accomplishments of being named the Otis Reed Driver of the Year and taking first place in the Van Division at...
Obituary: William Glenn Hipp
William Glenn Hipp, 67, of Holly Pond, passed away Monday evening, June 24, 2019.
He was born to Bill and Bobbie Vanzandt Hipp.
Mr. Hipp was a retired, self-employed building contractor. Mr. Hipp served his country with pride in the U.S. Army.
He is preceded in death by...
State wants your opinion on ADEM director’s job performance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Have an opinion about how Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Director Lance LeFleur is doing his job? The State would like to hear it. Amid multiple controversies including the Tyson/River Valley Ingredients Mulberry Fork spill, about which LeFleur recently and...
Pet of the Week: Who can resist a Chip?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared with The Tribune our most recent Pet of the Week, Luna, has been adopted. Here she introduces readers to a fun new friend who’s looking for his forever home.
Chip is a 1-year-old...
Cullman Parks and Rec cheerleaders honored for performances in national competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took time to recognize the national-level achievement of three “Xtreme All Star” cheerleading teams from the Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CP&R) Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy, including two national championships.
The “Skittles” (5-8...
Arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 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 Department
Incidents
June 24
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
‘Absolutely amazing’: A Ride to Honor the Fallen, inaugural Pitmaster Challenge raise money for Saving Forgotten Warriors
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 120 bikes with more than 200 riders participated in A Ride to Honor the Fallen Saturday morning according to Derrick Barton, president of the Jack Aces Riding Club, which organized the ride. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the...
Traffic light coming to Olive Street/Hwy. 31 intersection
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a maintenance agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) that will allow the placement of a traffic light at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Olive Street Southwest, the “back way...
Cullman council honors police officers for promotions, years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman City Council honored one of the city’s police officers for his years of service, and officially promoted two others.
Officer Rodney Banister, who currently works in Animal Control, received his 15-year pin.
Assistant...
Wells Fargo, Regions Bank consolidating Cullman branches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Both Regions Bank and Wells Fargo have announced upcoming consolidations of branch offices in Cullman, following a years-long national trend of local bank branch closures. Each institution currently has two branches in the city, and each will maintain one office. Regions...
Obituary: Brenda Deleigh Newberry
Brenda Deleigh Newberry was born Feb. 20, 1959 and passed away June 23, 2019.
Obituary: Mildred Janet Sears
Graveside services for Mildred Janet Chambers Sears, 86, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery with Rev. George Redding officiating; interment in Simcoe Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Sears passed away...
Obituary: Betty Faye Day
Funeral services for Betty Faye Day, 76, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Randall Waldrep officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Day passed away Sunday,...
Obituary: Martha Louise Reid
Martha Louise Reid of Hayden, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1944 to Charles and Delois Lake Adams. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Fairy Roberts; brother, "Tuffy" Adams; sister-in-law, Imogene Black; and...
Obituary: Ruth Diane Key
Funeral services for Ruth Diane Key, 67, of Anniston, AL were Monday, June 24, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Key is buried at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery in Blount County, AL.
Mrs. Key is survived by her husband Paul Key of Oxford, AL;...
37 Cullman-area students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. - Thirty-seven Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the Spring 2019 semester.
Mikayla L. Adams, of Logan
Tucker O. Adkison, of Vinemont
Seth W. Andrews, of Cullman
Dalton McKenzie Bright, of Hanceville
Libby J. Burroughs, of...
Arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
IncidentsJune 20
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 565
criminal mischief; Hwy. 278 E
harassment; Handley...
49 Cullman-area students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all...
Community Calendar: June 24, 2019
Vacation Bible Schools:
Mount Nebo Baptist Church: In the Wild, June 24 – June 28, 6-8:30 p.m.
Center Hill Baptist: Roar, June 24 – June 28, 6-8 p.m.
Andrew’s United Methodist: Big Heart Farms, June 24 – June 28, 6-8 p.m.
Lake Catoma Baptist:In...
Obituary: Malcolm Ward
Malcolm Eugene Ward, 74, of Double Springs, entered into rest June 23, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Dec. 17, 1944 to Wilburn and Lucille Ward. Known by many as “Sonny” or “Poppy.” Malcolm was a 50-year member...
Obituary: John Watkins
John Herbert Watkins, 87, of Logan passed away June 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
John was born Oct. 29, 1931 in Jefferson County. After graduating from McAdory High School he joined the Air Force. John went on to retire from U.S. Steel. ...
Obituary: Ethel Jean Netherton
Ethel Jean Netherton, 87, of Addison, entered into rest Saturday, June 22, 2019 at
Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ethel was born Jan. 31, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan.
She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist for 35 years. Ethel was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of...
Obituary: Charmaine Therese Howell
Charmaine Therese Howell of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away June 21, 2019 at the age of 64.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan Nov. 9, 1954 to Thomas and Mary Ann Fox Fries.
She worked in FOIA Administration for The United States Army.
She is survived by...
