West Point council welcomes new member, discusses sign ordinance
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday night and welcomed new council member Ashlee Phillips. Phillips was appointed by the...
Obituary: Thomas “Tommy” Weaver
Thomas "Tommy" Weaver, 77, of Oneonta, AL, passed away July 11, 2019.
Tommy attended Park Avenue Baptist Church faithfully.
Preceding him in death were his parents...
Obituary: Rev. Franklin Delano Wood
Franklin Delano Wood, 85, of Cullman, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Franklin was born Jan. 24, 1934 to Millard and Arminda Wood in...
Obituary: Shirley Faye Calvert
Graveside services for Mrs. Shirley Faye Calvert, 80, of Crane Hill, will be Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Hope...
Mopars at the Depot raises $2,500 for Secret Meals for Hungry Children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, on the second Saturday in June, Mopars (Chrysler-built vehicles) from all over the country fill Cullman’s Depot Park to support...
West Point man charged with sexual extortion, electronic solicitation of child
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies and investigators arrested David Anthony Watson Jr., 23, of West Point Friday, charging him with...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Camp Liberty’s Extreme Military Challenge graduates more than 100 cadets
CULLMAN, Ala. – An estimated 150 cadets graduated from Camp Liberty’s Extreme Military Challenge summer programs Saturday morning at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...
Obituary: Lucy Lovell Stewart
Lucy Lovell Stewart, 78, of Warrior, passed away Saturday morning, July 13.
She was born in Cullman County to Carlton and Lyda Littleton Lovell.
Lucy worked...
Obituary: Jonathan “Budrow” Carl Givens, Jr.
It is with great sadness that the family of Jonathan Carl “Budrow” Givens announces his passing Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the age of...
Update: Coroner identifies victim at U.S. 278 at Kugler Bridge
Updated 7-15-19 at 2:48 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Multiple agencies responded to a fatality at U.S. Highway 278 West at the Kugler Bridge at...
Search for missing Smith Lake boater suspended for Sunday; 1 dead in Lake Wedowee crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The search for missing boater Kelsey Starling has been postponed for Sunday, according to ALEA Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant...
SWIMMING: Tritons place 4th at District Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. –
This year’s District 2 Championship was hosted at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic
Center and the Tritons were able to put together a...
Vote in America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - It’s time once again for the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) America's Best-Looking Cruiser Contest.
Alabamians can, if they so choose,...
(Updated) Cullman’s Phyllis Hain crowned 2019 Ms. Senior Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Phyllis Hain, the reigning Ms. Senior Cullman County, Saturday night was crowned 2019 Ms. Senior Alabama. The pageant took place...
Obituary: Sharon Sizemore
Sharon Sizemore, 67, of Vinemont, passed away at her home Friday, July 12.
Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan to George Kelly and Nell Dean...
‘By supporting them, they’re supporting you’; 2nd Fridays returns to downtown Cullman with 4-legged friends
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each summer, the Warehouse District and the rest of downtown Cullman see a surge of visitors thanks to the annual 2nd...
Cullman motorcyclist dies following crash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -A Cullman man died following a two-vehicle crash Friday, July 12.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Jonathan...
Cullman Electric Co-op donates $7K to volunteer fire departments
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Logan, Trimble and Crane Hill Volunteer Fire Departments received a $7,000 donation from the Cullman Electric Cooperative Friday morning...
CCCDC awards more than $97K in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded $97,160 in grant money to several area organizations Friday morning. The CCCDC was...
Obituary: Gregory Allen Stark
Gregory Allen Stark, 62, loving husband of Deborah Shaw Stark, passed away at his home in Alabama Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
He was born in...
Obituary: Aura Dequasie
Funeral services for Aura Dequasie, 85, of Cullman are Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, with interment in...
Flourish of Cullman, Inc. named AL-APSE Agency of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, Inc. a local service that works with State of Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help people with developmental...
Dodge City votes to renew township deputy contract
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City will soon have a new township deputy. The Dodge City Town Council voted Thursday night to renew an...
‘The shelves are empty’: Cullman Caring for Kids in desperate need of donations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), the area child abuse prevention advocate best known for its very active food bank, is desperately...
Hanceville accepting bids on 2 properties
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council voted Thursday to surplus two properties and accept sealed bids to be opened at its Aug. 8...
Arrests and incidents reported July 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman VFW honors law enforcement, emergency responders, scouts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 Thursday night honored local law enforcement officers, emergency responders and Eagle Scouts at...
Obituary: Rachel Lay
Rachel Ann Lay, 76, of Haleyville entered into rest July 11, 2019 in Florence.
Rachel was born April 25, 1943 in Haleyville. Rachel was a...
Obituary: Betty Jean Henderson
Betty Jean Henderson, 85, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest July 10, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Mrs. Henderson was born Nov. 30, 1933....
Obituary: Kimberly Smith
Graveside services for Kimberly Smith, 50, of Cullman are Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethsadia Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Smith passed...
Opioid Training Institute coming to Cullman July 24
AUBURN, Ala. – The Opioid Training Institute (OTI), a collaborative program offered by the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy (HSOP) and the Alabama...
CCSO to offer Church Safety Class July 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a Church Safety Class Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist...
Local bounty: A look at local farmers’ markets
CULLMAN, Ala. – Agriculture is Cullman County's largest industry, and residents have no shortage of local produce during the growing season. While some places...
3 Cullman County residents Top 10 finalists for Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three women from Cullman County are top 10 finalists for the 36th annual Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant. The ladies are...
Arrests and incidents reported July 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State announces partnership with Kubota Tractor Corporation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) on Thursday announced a new partnership with the Kubota Tractor Corporation.
According to a WSCC press release:...
Cullman Co. man facing negligent homicide charge in Louisiana wreck
Editor's note: This story is reprinted by The Tribune with permission of Louisiana's The Advocate. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_36e40cdc-a31d-11e9-8f8f-c7fc0c5b6f1d.html
The truck driver, Howard Lyons, 61, of Cullman County,...
Local athletes headed to Montgomery for 23rd annual All-Star Sports Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. –
The AHSAA’s 23rd North-South All-Star Sports Week is on the horizon
and we have nine local athletes and a coach making their way...
Fire damages camper on CR 700
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday evening, firefighters from Berlin and Johnson’s Crossing were dispatched to the 1400 block of County Road 700, where the...
(Updated) Elderly woman killed in wreck on U.S. 278 W
Updated 7-10-19 at 10 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck at U.S. Highway 278 West and County Road 831 Wednesday evening has left one...
Obituary: Roger Oneal Wright
Roger Oneal Wright of Hanceville passed away July 9, 2019 at the age of 71.
He was born Oct. 9, 1947 in Cullman to Henry...
Obituary: Randy Michial Britt
Randy Michial Britt was born Jan. 23, 1948 and passed away July 9, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Brenda Britt,...
Obituary: Donna Carolyn Young
Funeral services for Donna Carolyn Young, 60, of Cullman, were Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Alabama National Cemetery...
Debate over golf cart use leads to heated Vinemont council meeting
Updated with audio 7-10-19 9:52 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - Emotions ran high Tuesday evening at the South Vinemont Town Council meeting as community members debated...
Arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
6 days out, Smith Lake boater still missing
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. – The search for missing boater, 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy, continues with no new developments Wednesday, July 10, according...
Colony mayor: ‘The library will not be closed’
COLONY, Ala. - Eleven days after the Colony Town Council voted not to renew a contract with the North Central Alabama Regional Council of...
Obituary: Diann Bailey
Diann Bailey passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born March 19, 1951 to Virgil and Imogene Bailey.
She was...
(Updated) ATV accident near Cullman-Morgan Co. line; victim has ‘severe’ injuries
Updated 7-9-19 10:59 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - An ATV accident north of Vinemont Tuesday evening along the Cullman/Morgan County line near Lacon has left one...
Bowling for Babies! Upcoming tournament to benefit First Source for Women
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over two upcoming weekends, the Cullman Bowling Center will host “Bowling for Babies,” a fundraising mixed team tournament to benefit First...
Cullman Commission welcomes special visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning had a few special visitors to its meeting as Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas stopped...
Arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Spend your weekends with Bernie
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bernie is a 1-year-old basset hound/bully mix. ...
Meet Brooksie, the Cullman County Courthouse’s new facility dog
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Courthouse on Monday officially welcomed its newest officer, Brooksie, a 2-year-old female labradoodle trained by Service Dogs Alabama...
Tribune brings home 6 APA awards, announces move from 3 to 5 days per week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune on June 29 received six 2019 Alabama Press Association (APA) Media Awards. According to the APA, this year,...
Obituary: Mary Ann Stover
Mary Ann Stover, 73, of Oneonta, AL was born Feb. 17, 1945 and died July 6, 2019.
She worked at BellSouth/AT&T Phone Company until retirement...
Obituary: Nita Loyce Tidwell Bullard
Nita Loyce Tidwell Bullard, 84, of Locust Fork, AL, was born on Nov. 22, 1934 and passed away July 6, 2019 in Blount County,...
Obituary: Jimmy R. Thomas
Graveside services for Jimmy R. Thomas, 85, of Hanceville, will be Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Cemetery with Reverend...
Obituary: Sharron Adler
Graveside services for Sharron Adler, 72, of Hanceville, will be Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Cemetery with Reverend...
Obituary: Walter Ronnie Curl
Walter Ronnie Curl passed away the morning of July 8, 2019.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pam; daughter and son-in-law, Sheree...
Obituary: Nellie Sue Sartin
Funeral services for Nellie Sue Sartin, 93, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Lester Ray Petty
Lester Ray Petty, 90 of Double Springs, entered into rest Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: Dewel McGriff
Mr. Dewel J. McGriff, 93, of Decatur transitioned from this earth to his heavenly home Monday, July 8, 2019.
He was born Nov. 18, 1925...
Good Hope moves forward with land purchase for park expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council Monday night voted to move forward with the purchase of the 33.68-acre Dvorak property adjacent...
Arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville man charged after 15 grams of meth found in car
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on July 4 arrested Christopher Shaunn Bell, 29, of Hanceville after 15 grams of methamphetamine...
(Update) Smith Lake search ongoing for missing boater Kelsey Starling
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - The search for missing boater, 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy, continues with no new developments Monday, according to Alabama...
Falkville woman killed in crash near Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, July 7 claimed the life of a Falkville woman, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Shelly...
Fire destroys cottage at Stone Bridge Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies responded to a fire at Stone Bridge
Farms early Sunday evening, where a cottage in the northeast corner of the
property...
Obituary: Jimmy Greathouse
Funeral services for Rev. Jimmy Wayne Greathouse, age 78, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church....
Two vehicle accident in Simcoe sends three to hospital
SIMCOE, Ala. - A Sunday afternoon wreck in Simcoe had Gold Ridge firefighters working hard, and led to the medical transport of three injury...
Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278...
BREAKING: Wife accidentally shoots husband during road rage dispute; currently jailed without bond
BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned...
BREAKING: Man shot following possible road rage incident in Bremen; victim transported to UAB
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible...
UPDATE: Search continues for missing boater Kelsey Starling of Troy
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL - In a press release issued by Sgt. Chad Pate, ALEA-Marine Patrol Division, Northern District Assistant Commander, the search for missing...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: King seeking his palace!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna
Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip
and Remmy, have...
Search called off until Saturday for 26-year-old missing Troy woman; Decatur man jailed for BUI in boating incident
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - Marine Patrol Troopers, multiple law enforcement agencies, and search and rescue agencies will resume their search for a missing...
Obituary: Avon Harold Tubbs (updated)
Avon Harold Tubbs, 95 of Cullman, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Tubbs was a business owner here in...
Obituary: Donald Paul “Donnie” Logsdon
Donald Paul "Donnie" Logsdon, 54 of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Cullman Regional. Donnie was born on July 6,...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Powe
Mary Elizabeth Powe was born on July 10, 1925 and passed away on July 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Obituary: Noel Richard Harris
Funeral service for Noel Richard Harris, age 60, of Hanceville, will be at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Linda Gail Fike
Linda Gail Fike, 62, of Double Springs, entered into rest on July 4, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital.Mrs. Fike was born on February 7, 1957,...
Pets on Parade at Downtown Merchants Association celebration coming up July 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - This coming Friday, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will enjoy another of its increasingly popular 2nd Fridays summer celebrations, and...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
