Obituary: Kenneth Clinton Mauldin
Kenneth Clinton Mauldin, 79, of Pinson, AL was born on July 25, 1939 and passed away on May 15, 2019.
Mr. Mauldin was a 1957...
Obituary: Erby Erick Barbee
Funeral services for Erby Erick Barbee, 67, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Obituary: Melba L. Kugler Rooks
Melba L. Kugler Rooks, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Cullman Regional. She was born Jan. 11, 1946 to C.G. and...
Obituary: Ruby Lanco “RL” Ard
Ruby Lanco “RL” Ard, 73, passed away on May 14, 2019 surrounded by family at his residence on Smith Lake in Cullman, Alabama. RL...
Arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
St. Bernard Prep honors students
CULLMAN, Ala. - High school students at St. Bernard Preparatory School gathered in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center with friends and family to be recognized...
Vinemont Christian Academy’s 2019 commencement this Friday
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Christian Academy’s 2019 commencement will be Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The service will be in the sanctuary of...
Gudger praises Gov. Ivey for signing abortion ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman issued a statement Thursday praising Gov. Kay Ivey for signing House Bill 314 into law Wednesday.
Gudger's statement,...
Hidden garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the start of summer comes warm weather and bright sunny days, giving the perfect weather conditions to enjoy some time...
Missing Cullman man found alive in Texas; circumstances unclear
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man who has been missing since April 19, 2019 has been found alive in Texas. Cullman Police Chief Kenny...
12 Cullman-area students graduate from Jacksonville State
Updated 5-16-19 at 5:54 p.m.
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University conferred degrees to 774 students at its spring commencement ceremony May 3, 2019...
Obituary: Wanda Carol Adamson Lovell
Wanda Carol Adamson Lovell, 68, of the Holly Springs Community, was born on Dec. 11, 1950 and passed away on May 14, 2019.
Preceding her...
Obituary: Larry D. Walker
Mr. Larry D. Walker, 87, of Arab passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. No services are planned.
Obituary: Marty Robertson
Marty Robertson, 59, of Holly Pond, passed away. He was born September 27, 1959, to Clifton and Betty Bradford Robertson.
Mr. Robertson is preceded in...
Obituary: Claudette Hatchett
Funeral services for Claudette Hatchett, 71, of Riverside, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...
Ivey signs near total abortion ban bill into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law the Alabama Human Life Protection Act, after both houses of the Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Vinemont High School Class of 1994 holds 25-year reunion
The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 held its 25-year reunion Saturday, May 4, 2019 at The Brandin’ Iron in West Point.
Pictured are: (front...
Vinemont Council mulls half-cent sales tax increase
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night discussed possibly raising the town’s sales tax by a half-cent in an effort to...
Obituary: Dwight “Lynn” Walls
Funeral services for Dwight "Lynn" Walls, 44, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...
Obituary: Miles Alan Creel
Memorial services for Miles Alan Creel, 63, of Bremen, will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church with...
Obituary: Elsie J. Mackentepe Patterson
Elsie J. Mackentepe Patterson, 81, was born on Nov. 12, 1937 in Cullman, Alabama and passed away on May 12, 2019 in Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation...
Obituary: James “Jim” Edward Witte
James Edward Witte, 79, of Cullman, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.
Jim was born May 24, 1939 to Robert L. and Mary Kathryn Witte...
Pet of the Week: Say hello to Uncle Henny!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Uncle Henny is a 2-year-old hound mix...
Arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on May 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Cullman Chamber earns top-4 finish in national Chamber of Year competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center was recently named one of the top chambers of commerce in the...
Alabama Farmers Federation welcomes Cullman County native Tanner Quick for internship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County native Tanner Quick will amplify her agricultural education skills during an internship with the Alabama Farmers Federation.
She began work...
Cullman Police aviators commended for finding lost hikers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department (CPD) aviation division pilots Captain Gene Bates and Officer Matt Dean on Monday evening received commendations during the...
Letter carriers collect 10K pounds of food in annual food drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 27th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive took place this past Saturday, with carriers in Cullman County picking...
Farming conference for veterans coming to Wallace State this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Saturday, May 18, the Veteran Farmers Conference will take place at Wallace State Community College. Sponsored by The Alabama Mountains,...
Ribbon cut on re-opened All Steak Restaurant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Downtown Cullman’s landmark All Steak Restaurant held its official re-opening Monday, with new owners Dyron Powell and Zac Wood cutting the...
Cullman City Council votes ‘No’ on controversial rezoning request
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening stunned residents in the neighborhood around Morningside Drive by agreeing with them, at least...
Obituary: Cary Wayne Simmons
Cary Wayne Simmons, 69, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, May 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born on Aug. 4,...
Obituary: Ruth Merritt
Services for Ruth Merritt, 82, of Hanceville will be Tuesday May 14, 2019. Visitation will start at 1:30 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Following the...
Obituary: Ann Chandler Smith
Ann Chandler Smith, 84 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
Ann was a loving mother and grandmother and always enjoyed spending time...
Obituary: Jackie Chappell Leathers
Funeral services for Jackie Chappell Leathers, 66, of Blountsville, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Joy Tolley
Mrs. Joy Tolley, 80, of Cullman passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 17, 2019 at...
Incoming Wallace State students make up inaugural FAME class as sponsors announce selections
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Mechatronics program recently hosted its inaugural Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) signing as 13 students were announced as...
Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State celebrates 53rd commencement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s 53rd commencement at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. More than...
Citizens Charity Classic raises $175K in 5 years for FCA
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust hosted its fifth annual Citizens Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6, 2019. Held at Gunter’s...
Obituary: Virginia Lee Calvert
Graveside funeral services for Virginia Lee Calvert, 79, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Livingston Chapel Cemetery, with Bro....
Obituary: Ruth D. Hagemore
Ruth D. Hagemore of Vinemont Alabama passed away May 11, 2019 at the age of 75.
She was born Feb. 20, 1944 to Reford and...
Obituary: Montie Ray Free
Montie Ray Free, 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was born August 6, 1934, to Montie Wert and...
Obituary: John Kenneth Walker
Funeral services for John Kenneth Walker, 79, of Cullman, will be sy 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with...
Mark and Abigail Long, a father-daughter pair, graduate Wallace State together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Mark and Abigail Long circled this week for nearly a year.
Both father and daughter graduated together from Wallace State on Friday...
‘She’s the teacher you would want your kid to have’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School teacher Shannon Bridges was surprised Friday morning at the school’s annual awards ceremony when she was named the...
Dinner on First coming May 17, benefiting Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, May 17, Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CP&R) will hold its third annual Dinner on First event, beginning...
Obituary: Leroy Ray
Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Ray will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr....
Obituary: Ledger Scott Foust
Graveside services for Ledger Scott Foust, son of Judd and Heather Foust, will be Monday, May 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East...
Obituary: Rebecca “Becky” Graves Cofer
Rebecca "Becky" Graves Cofer, 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on May 9, 2019. She was the daughter of J.C. and Vetra Calvert Graves.
Ms....
Obituary: Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley
Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley, 50, was born on Oct. 25, 1968 and passed away May 9, 2019.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14 from 11...
Obituary: Freeda Reid
Freeda Reid passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 10, 1930 to Allen and Lula Gregory.
She...
Obituary: Wilmer Ray Perry
Funeral services for Wilmer Ray Perry, 73, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Dodge City moves forward with drainage plans for CR 216, welcomes local Girl Scouts
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening discussed the plan and project proposal for replacing the drainage structure under...
Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holly Pond Elementary celebrates 61st annual Spring Festival
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Wonderful World of Disney took over Holly Pond’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night for the school’s 61st annual Spring...
Jacksonville State University and Wallace State announce transfer agreement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University and Wallace State Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop pathways for transfer from the...
Hanceville streetscape project comes in more than $270K under budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail on Thursday evening was happy to report to the city council that the City’s recently completed...
Obituary: Sherrill Armond Hale
Sherrill Armond Hale, 90, of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at home.
Sherrill was born on Oct. 1, 1928 in Cullman...
Obituary: Shirley Faye Overton
Shirley Faye Overton, 75, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on May 8, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Shirley was born...
Obituary: Betty Marie Williams
Betty Marie Williams, 77, of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Betty was born on July 21,...
Obituary: Addie “Boots” Maynard
Mrs. Addie "Boots" Maynard, 91, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Obituary: James Johnson
Funeral services for James Johnson, 84, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment...
Obituary: Phillip DeWayne Breedlove
Phillip DeWayne Breedlove, 56, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: William Hansel Drake
William Hansel Drake, 93, was born on Sept. 17, 1925 and passed away on May 9, 2019.
Visitation will be Monday, May 13 from 10:30...
Obituary: Alberta Irene Durham
Alberta Irene Durham, 92, was born on Dec. 28, 1926 and passed away on May 8, 2019.
Mrs. Durham was a member of 7th Street...
Obituary: Frank James Sorrow
Frank James Sorrow, 72, was born on April 1, 1947 and passed away on May 8, 2019.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 11 from 2-3...
Central Alabama Community Foundation awards Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to Cullman’s Lillimae Allen
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) on Wednesday, May 8 awarded the Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to a deserving student at...
Arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Lyndon’s Walk Across America’ coming to Cullman this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, concerned citizens will gather at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman for a local stop of Lyndon’s Walk Across America,...
CATA Health Science students complete landmark program, reflect on remarkable year
CULLMAN, Ala. - This month, Cullman County high schools will graduate a group of students who will be ready to take off their caps...
City School Board opens bidding for playground equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met for a special called meeting Thursday morning to open the bidding process for new playground...
Gracie Hudspeth named 2019 Cullman County Career Technical Education Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Carmen “Gracie” Hudspeth, a Hanceville High School senior enrolled in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science program, was recently...
11-year-old Denna Chivers holding 3rd annual yard sale to help animals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young animal advocate Denna Chivers is getting ready for her third annual yard sale to benefit the Cullman County Animal Shelter....
Alabama Bait Bill becomes law
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid of bait on privately owned...
Obituary: Dorothy Louise Billingsley
Dorothy Louise Billingsley, 54, was born on Sept. 6, 1964 and passed away on May 4, 2019.
Obituary: Randy Nolan Moses
Mr. Randy Nolan Moses, 65, of Horton passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
No services are planned.
Obituary: Robert Leon Watson
Robert Leon Watson, 92, of Nesmith entered into rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Watson was born on Sept. 22, 1926.
Complete...
Obituary: Chase Alexander Williams
Chase Alexander Williams, 16, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 6, 2019.
Chase was born on Oct. 10, 2002 in Montgomery, Alabama. He...
Obituary: James Ernest Shaw
Graveside services for James Ernest Shaw, 71, of Jasper, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Corinth West Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club wins Gumbo Gala trophy for 3rd straight year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club has won the Gumbo Gala trophy for the third consecutive year.
Wallace State’s Culinary team won the...
Wallace State holding commencement exercises May 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics will host Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Tom Drake Coliseum,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on May 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holly Pond to install new speed limit, school zone speed limit signs
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Tuesday night spent a good portion of its meeting discussing new speed limit signs...
CDC’s accessible playground underway; funds still being raised
CULLMAN, Ala. - After lots of waiting, hoping and fundraising, the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is seeing its new accessible playground start...
Obituary: Billy Edwards
Billy Edwards, 89, of Oneonta, AL was born on Oct. 12, 1929 to the late W. F. and Ethel Sims Edwards and passed away...
Obituary: James Carl Horne
Memorial services for Mr. James Carl Horne, 92, of Cullman are on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10 a.m. at West President Church of...
Obituary: John “Thad” Bates
John “Thad” Bates of Cullman passed away May 6, 2019 at the age of 91.
He was born June 1, 1927 in Cullman to Robert...
Obituary: Delilah Faye Perry
Graveside services for Delilah Faye Perry, 84, of Hanceville, will be at Hopewell Cemetery at a later date.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Hooper joins staff at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard community welcomed Tyler Hooper (SBP ’07) to the Alumni and Development Office of the school in April. Hooper,...
Pet of the Week: You’ll love Lucylou!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Lucylou is a 1-year-old terrier mix, jet...
2nd annual Kids’ Summer Showcase Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – There’s always the same question when the school year comes to an end: What are the kids going to do over...
Community Happenings: Tuesday, May 7
Lunch at VFW Post 2214
Everyone come to Tuesday's lunch at the VFW Post in Cullman. Starts at 11:30, $5 per plate. We have carryout...
Marchman addresses Baileyton Council on new 10-cent fuel tax increase
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council welcomed Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman to its Monday night meeting to help clarify what, if any,...
‘Clothed in Cullman’ raises more than $18K for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds of Cullman-area residents turned out at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday to shop, eat and show their support for Ashley...
Obituary: Randall Keith Blackwood
Graveside services for Randall Keith Blackwood, 52, of Cullman, were Monday, May 6, 2019 at Crossroads Cemetery with Tommy Blackwood officiating; interment in Cross...
Obituary: Paul Dudley Freeman
Dr. Paul Dudley Freeman, DMD, 64, of Hanceville, died Sunday, May 5, 2019.
Paul was a deacon at Northbrook Baptist Church, his beloved church. He...
Obituary: Billie Jo Motes
Billie Jo Motes, 86, was born on Nov. 15, 1932 and passed away on May 5, 2019.
A graveside service will take place Wednesday, May...
Obituary: Christina Marie Cason Hopper
Christina Marie Cason Hopper, 30, was born on Nov. 19, 1988 and passed away on May 4, 2019.
Visitation will be May 7 from 11...

















































































































