Obituary: Robert B. Silvey
Robert B. Silvey, 100, a native of Cullman, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019.
He served in the...
Obituary: Sherry Ann Peterson
Sherry Ann Peterson was born on Feb. 21, 1968 and passed away on April 21, 2019.
She is survived by Claus Peterson, husband; Christopher Seth Dwayne...
Obituary: Virgil Hurel Green
Funeral Services for Virgil H. Green, 66, of Hanceville will be Saturday April 27, 2019 at noon at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will...
Cullman Sheriff’s deputy loses battle with cancer
Updated 4-24-19 at 8:14 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy has lost his battle with cancer. The CCSO Tuesday evening...
Commission votes to vacate portion of County Road 821 at Rock Creek
CULLMAN, Ala. - The decision to vacate a portion of County Road 821 was made at Tuesday morning’s Cullman County Commission meeting. The portion...
Cullman-area students complete day of service in storm-stricken Lee County
Story submitted by Melody Basch
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ask someone what they think of the students of today and you will get answers all over...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
(Updated) Cullman County Commission votes to repeal half-cent sales tax
Updated 4-23-19 3:07 p.m.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune's media partner, WVTM13: "I am so disappointed for the children of...
Annual State of Our Communities event this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual State of Our Communities event this Friday, April 26...
’63 Aggies hold 55-year* reunion
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview High School class of 1963 met for a reunion Saturday at the local Brandin’ Steakhouse, where close to 25...
Spread the news! West Point Theatre presents ‘Newsies’ this week
WEST POINT, Ala. - This Thursday, April 25, West Point High School Theatre will begin a four-day run of the Disney Broadway production “Newsies”...
Cullman Hospitality Association calls for lodging tax to be removed from Cullman Chamber
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Hospitality Association, which represents the area’s hotels and motels, on Monday sent a letter to the Cullman Area Chamber...
Meet Brooks’ Place forensic nurse Liana Hill
“If it means I have to get down on the ground and color for a few minutes, I’ll get down on the ground and...
Good Hope paves way for new craft brewery/distillery
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night paved the way for a new craft brewery, restaurant and distillery when...
Cullman Council tables vote on disputed rezoning of Morningside Drive property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night was scheduled to vote on a rezoning request that has been the subject of controversy...
Obituary: Dena Lynette Parker
Funeral services for Dena L. Parker, 49, of Cullman are Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Ray Whitaker officiating,...
Obituary: James Milton Lee
Funeral services for James Milton Lee, 91, of Cullman are 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Elder David Guttery officiating,...
Obituary: Claire Denise Jacobs Johnson
Claire Denise Jacobs Johnson of Cullman passed away April 21, 2019 at the age of 31. She was born Dec. 7, 1987 in Birmingham...
Wallace State students Lexie Riggins, Emily Dia recognized at All-Alabama Academic Team banquet
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State students Lexie Riggins and Emily Dia were recognized Friday at the Alabama Academic Team Scholars banquet held at the...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging students win Student Bowl trophy for 2nd year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program held on to the trophy it claimed last year when students came in...
Obituary: Lelia Russell Osoinak
Funeral services for Lelia Russell Osoinak, 76, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Springhill Primitive Baptist Cemetery with...
Obituary: Donald Edwin Day
Funeral services for Donald Edwin Day, 83, of Vinemont will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 11 a.m....
Obituary: J.C. Baker
J.C. Baker, 81, of Hanceville passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born Jan. 20, 1938 to Euis and Pluma Vaughn Baker.
Mr....
Annual Big Band Dance a hit at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It’s about keeping the big band music of that era alive,” Wallace State Music Department Director and director of the college’s...
2019 Harvest-to-Home Dinner April 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the fifth annual Harvest-to-Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction Thursday, April...
Obituary: Billie Fae Gunter Cheney
Billie Fae Gunter Cheney, 96, was born Nov. 29, 1922, in Talladega, Alabama and died April 17, 2019.
She was predeceased by her parents, James...
Obituary: Robert Micheal “Mike” Morgan
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Micheal “Mike” Morgan, 66, of Falkville are 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Jimmy...
Weekend Easter egg hunts
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are several Easter egg hunts and other events happening around the Cullman area. Easter is this Sunday, April 21.
To submit...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Trafficking bust nets more than 30 guns, $30K, 15 lbs. of pot
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Logan man is behind bars, charged with trafficking in illegal drugs and first-degree possession of marijuana, following a bust conducted...
Alabama maintains record low unemployment rate of 3.7%; Cullman County at 3.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The number of people counted as employed in Alabama is at a record high, announced Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald...
Grady Smith honored with 2019 AREA Eminent Service Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA) gave its 2019 Eminent Service Award to Grady Smith, longtime president and CEO of the...
April Walking Tour- Cullman Cakewalk this Saturday!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The April Walking Tours will continue this Saturday, April 20. This weekend's walk will be extra special: it's the Cullman Cakewalk!
The...
A hopping good time
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two over-sized bunnies competed in a “bunny hop” race Thursday morning at West Elementary School (WES). East Elementary School (EES) Principal...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury;...
Diablo’s Southwest Grill opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Diablo's Southwest Grill is now open in Cullman. Diablo's is the third restaurant to open in a new complex located at...
Randall Shedd appointed to Joint Legislative Transportation Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview has been appointed by Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon to the Joint Legislative Transportation Committee.
Shedd...
Pet of the Week: Say hello to Houla!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Houla is a 1-year-old lab/hound/Catahoula mix. He’s...
Goat yoga a hit at Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 25 people came out to get a workout and enjoy the adorable baby goats Wednesday at the Cullman County...
Good Hope Service Center now in Cullman, re-named Integrity Auto Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Integrity means doing the right thing even when nobody else is looking; that is why Robert Taylor and Mike Pritchard said...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers of the Month: Anna McSwain and Tim White
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month were honored and presented with their...
Obituary: Mary Edith Wheaton
Mary Edith Wheaton, 94, was born on Jan. 10, 1925 and passed away on April 16, 2019.
Obituary: Maxine Oliver
Mrs. Maxine Oliver, 90, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
She was born Feb. 11, 1929 to David Pardue and Zelma Day...
Ethredge “Gene” Eugene Thomason, Jr.
Funeral services for Ethredge "Gene" Eugene Thomason, Jr., 68, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ronnie “Ron” Jay Ivey
Funeral services for Ronnie "Ron" Jay Ivey, 60, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: David Arthur Mauldin
Funeral services for Mr. David Mauldin, 76, of Bremen, AL will be Friday April 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Mckinley Chapel in Bremen,...
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to headline 2019 Strawberry Festival in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (CP&R) and Executive Director Nathan Anderson have named the headline act for this year’s Strawberry...
Ivey announces plans to make I-565 6 lanes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced two major transportation projects in the Limestone and Madison county area were selected by the...
AGCO/GSI bringing new product line to Bremen; $5.7M investment will bring 50 jobs
BREMEN, Ala. - “I have a message today from Bremen, Alabama to the entire globe- rural Alabama is open for business!” exclaimed Gov. Kay...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury;...
City School Board celebrates teacher, student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board and Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson Tuesday evening celebrated the achievements of many students and their teachers.
Teachers...
Citizens can now text anonymous crime tips to the CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) introduced a new program Tuesday that allows the community to text or submit anonymous tips...
Obituary: Donnie Blackmon
Donald Blackmon, 67, of the Armstead community, was born to the late Lonnie and Annie Knighten Blackmon on April 2, 1952 and passed away...
Obituary: Tharon Delane Corbin
Tharon Delane Corbin, 54, was born on Feb. 19, 1965 and passed away on April 15, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April...
Obituary: Thomas “Tommy” Lee Piper
Thomas “Tommy” Lee Piper, 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born Nov. 9, 1969 to W.O. and Berniece...
Obituary: Eunice Marie Campbell
Eunice Marie Campbell, 88, of Haleyville, entered into rest on April 15, 2019 at Russellville Health Care surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Campbell was...
Try goat yoga Wednesday at the Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts free yoga classes every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This Wednesday, April 17, will be...
Leah Bolin resigns as Cullman Chamber president and CEO
CULLMAN, Ala. - After seven years as president and CEO of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, Leah Bolin informed the...
(Update) Man who stole Cullman Police vehicle found, in custody
Updated 4-16-19 3 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The man who stole a Cullman Police vehicle early Tuesday morning has been found and is in custody,...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month: Welti Elementary’s Gina Webb
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Gina Webb has been named the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month for April. Representatives of...
Phyllis Hain crowned Ms. Senior Cullman County 2019
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 2019 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant took place Saturday at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace...
Cullman Police officers promoted
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman Police officers were recognized at the Cullman City Council meeting Monday evening for receiving promotions.
Lt. Eugene Bates, a 21-year...
Cullman Council gets earful on rezoning of Morningside property, approves Rock the South permit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night took up two of the more controversial topics it has faced in years: the proposed...
Obituary: George Norton Nassar
George Norton Nassar, 92, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 7, 1927, to George and Bathsheba...
Obituary: Shirley Jean Sargent
Shirley Jean Sargent, 77, of Double Springs entered into rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Princeton Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Sargent...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
West Point grad Tom Weaver’s composition performed at UA’s ‘Composers Present’ concert
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Tom Weaver, a graduate of West Point High School, had a musical composition performed by UA's Contemporary...
Wacked Out Weiner soft opening Thursday, June 6
UPDATE June 5, 2019 at 1:14 p.m.
The Wacked Out Weiner soft opening is Thursday, June 6. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. -...
Obituary: Mary Lou Crigger
Funeral services for Mary Lou Crigger, 83, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Junior Blalock
Junior Blalock, 83, of Huntsville, formerly of Cullman, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.
His family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, 2019...
Obituary: Coy Wallace Lauderdale, Jr.
Coy Wallace Lauderdale, Jr., 74, of Haleyville entered into rest on April 14, 2019.
Mr. Lauderdale was born Oct. 26, 1944 to Thelma Inez and...
Obituary: Sharon Rae Kuhlmeyer Joiner
Sharon Rae Kuhlmeyer Joiner, 73, of Addison, entered into rest on Friday, April 12, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Joiner...
Business Note: Corey Williams joins Citizens Bank & Trust as senior lender
Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce its recent hire of Corey Williams, who joins the Citizens team as senior lender and executive...
Daniel among first Wallace State Fast Track students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Daniel was one of the first Fast Track students at Wallace State Community College, taking part in the pilot program...
(Update) Victim identified, suspect charged with murder in Cullman shooting
CULLMAN, Ala.- One man is dead and one in custody charged with murder following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of...
(Update) 1 dead, 1 in custody in Saturday night shooting in NW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – One man is dead and one in custody following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dripping Springs...
Tennis led Cullman chef to Wallace State, career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ricardo “Rico” Nishimura was playing tennis for a college in Bristol, Tennessee, when he first visited Wallace State more than 13...
Foundation Gala recognizes Papapietro, Echols, Hoover, Quattlebaum
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation held its 18th annual Gala Saturday evening at the Cullman Civic Center. The Gala is Cullman Regional’s...
1 dead in shooting on NW side of Cullman
Latest: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/04/14/update-1-dead-1-in-custody-in-saturday-night-shooting-in-nw-cullman/
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Updated 4-13-19 9:56 p.m.
"We have no reason to believe there is any danger to the public at this time from an active shooter."...
Cullman Electric Co-op lets kids get hands-on with heavy equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) on Saturday assembled some heavy equipment at the Cullman County Fairgrounds for its Touch-A-Truck event. Vehicles...
Sun comes out for Safe Kids Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The weather didn’t want to cooperate at first on Saturday morning, but the 27th annual Cullman Safe Kids Expo went on...
VFW Auxiliary happy to report successful yard sale and Rock-a-Thon
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Cullman’s VFW Post 2214 held its Rock-a-Thon Saturday morning to cap off this
week’s yard sale and the event was another success for...
University of Alabama dance team visits Welti Elementary
WELTI, Ala. - A bad weather school closure may have canceled its February visit, but University of Alabama student dance team Dance Alabama! stayed...
Food and fellowship
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, along with Cullman Cosmetic and Family Dentistry and WDJC, hosted its annual free community cookout Friday at...
Birmingham African American Genealogy Group visits Wallace State, Colony
COLONY, Ala. - On Friday morning, members of the Birmingham African American Genealogy Group (BAAGG) visited Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. There they...
Obituary: Bonnie Blackwood
Bonnie Virginia Blackwood, of Cullman, passed away at her residence surrounding by her family on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the age of 93.
She...
Obituary: David Timothy “Dave” Smith
Funeral services for David Timothy “Dave” Smith, 69, of Cullman are Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Tommy...
Obituary: Charlotte Faye Milam Studdard
Charlotte Faye Milam Studdard, 70, of Altoona, AL was born on March 11, 1949 and passed away on April 9, 2019.
Preceding her in death...
Obituary: Betty Millwood
Funeral Service for Betty Millwood, 71, of Vinemont will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Mary Jane Hyche
Funeral services for Mary Jane Hyche, 77, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dwight...
Obituary: Gracie Hutson
Gracie Kelsoe Hutson of Cullman passed away April 10, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born April 20, 1925 in Cullman to...
Obituary: Delwyn “Del” Bates
Delwyn "Del" Bates, 78, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
Mr. Bates was a loving husband, father and friend. He was a...
Obituary: Rickey Wayne Harris
Rickey Wayne Harris, 63, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest on April 10, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Harris was born on Nov. 21, 1955...
Obituary: Dorothy Jean Tidwell
Dorothy Jean Tidwell, 86, of Hanceville, AL was born on March 23, 1933 and passed away on April 3, 2019.
Mrs. Tidwell enjoyed reading, working...
CCBOE says new tax already having a positive impact
CULLMAN, Ala. - Revenue from the new half-cent sales tax is bringing much-needed updates to area schools sooner than expected. At its meeting Thursday...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Ivey awards energy assistance grants for low-income, elderly residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $1.9 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to...
Obituary: Michelle Lee Quick
Michele Lee Quick, a healthcare professional, passed away April 10, 2019 in Hanceville, Alabama.
Funeral services are Saturday April 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at...
(Updated) Cullman-area Easter egg hunts
Updated 4-15-19 8:25 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are several Easter egg hunts and other events happening around the Cullman area. Easter is on Sunday,...
