Stepping up: Prayer walk remembers children lost to abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and concerned citizens on Thursday joined Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on the front steps of the Cullman County...
‘Servanthood at its best’: CATA students, teachers headed to Lee Co.; donations welcome
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, April 18, a group of students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), led by Health Science teachers Tracy...
Hopper’s celebrating anniversary with ribeye sandwich sale to benefit children
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Hopper's Family Market and Pharmacy in Fairview is celebrating its eighth anniversary this week, planning a huge two-day sale April 12-13....
Arrests and incidents reported on April 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Cullman SGA practices leadership through service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Student leaders from Cullman High School’s (CHS) Student Government Association (SGA) on Wednesday spent the day learning about leadership and serving...
Colony to host Birmingham African American Genealogy Group
COLONY, Ala. - Councilwoman Ethel Alexander at Tuesday’s Colony Town Council meeting reported that the town will be visited this Friday by members of...
Cullman Shrimp Basket hiring, hopeful for May 1 opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shrimp Basket is nearing completion and has begun accepting applications. General Manager J.R. High on Wednesday said he hopes to...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Toyota Boshoku to build $40 million Athens manufacturing facility, creating 400 jobs
ATHENS, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey joined representatives of Toyota Boshoku America and local leaders in Limestone County Wednesday to announce that the global...
Man wanted for felony strangulation in Cullman County arrested in Arkansas operating Lyft/Uber
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man wanted in Cullman County on a felony strangulation/suffocation grand jury warrant was arrested in Highfill, Arkansas last Friday while...
Pet of the Week: Charlene is looking for her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Charlene is a 1-year-old hound mix. She’s...
Annual Safe Kids Expo this Saturday, April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Safe Kids Expo will be this Saturday, April 13 at Sportsman Lake Park.
Blakely Hopper of Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy...
Obituary: Vada Scott Brown
Vada Scott Brown, 83, of Bear Creek, Alabama entered in rest on April 8, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Brown...
Obituary: Georgia Etta Willcutt-Gardener
Georgia Etta Willcutt Gardener, 65, of Haleyville, slipped out of her family’s arms straight into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 8, 2019...
Obituary: Robert C. Durand
Visitation by friends for Mr. Robert Durand, 78, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr....
Obituary: Mavis Ann Owens
Funeral services for Mavis Ann Owens, 71, of Cullman will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Math whiz: West Point’s Lily Whitesell undefeated in 7 years of math competitions
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School senior Lily Whitesell will graduate next month with a highly unlikely record to her credit: seven...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Cullman Commission honors state champion Lady Eagles
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 2A State Champion Cold Springs Lady Eagles basketball team was honored Tuesday morning by the Cullman County Commission. Wearing...
Wallace State’s Dr. Vicki Karolewics presented Shirley B. Gordon Award
ORLANDO, Fla. - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College, with the Shirley B. Gordon...
Vinemont celebrates history
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary celebrated the town’s history Saturday in conjunction with the ongoing Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration. Chosen as one of the...
Ms. Senior Cullman County pageant this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Ms. Senior Cullman County pageant will take place this Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at Wallace State Community...
Remember them: In Alabama, 25 children died as a result of child abuse in 2018
CULLMAN, Ala. - At noon this Thursday, April 11, United Way agency Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) will hold its annual prayer walk to...
Cullman High’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre on Monday morning opened a series of in-school performances of its spring production “The Hunchback of...
Work zone crashes up in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Work zone crashes and fatalities on Alabama roads are up. As National Work Zone Awareness Week begins today, the Alabama Department...
Obituary: Bertis Posey White
Bertis Posey White, 48, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 6, 1971 to...
Obituary: John Oakes
Mr. John Oakes, 96, of Cullman passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Obituary: Paul Smith
Mr. Paul Smith, 89, of Cullman are Friday, April 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with burial in Simcoe Community Cemetery....
Obituary: Venice Ray Fowler
Funeral services for Venice Ray Fowler, 88, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in...
Obituary: Betty Smith
Funeral services for Betty Smith, 84, of Cullman are Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Pastor Fred and Janice...
Obituary: Mavis Ann Owens
Funeral services for Mavis Ann Owens, 71, of Cullman will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: LaDonna Pierce Hill
LaDonna Pierce Hill, 66, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2019 in Birmingham, AL. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. A visitation will be...
Obituary: Melba Helen Brown
Melba Helen Brown, of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the age of 80.
She loved her cats and enjoyed working outside...
Obituary: Millard Eldrege Horton
Millard Eldrege Horton, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born March 28, 1938, in Cullman County, to...
Obituary: Richard Calvin Lambert
Richard Calvin Lambert, 65, of Calera, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2019. He was born Feb. 27, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Lambert...
Obituary: Laura Jean Wallace
Laura Jean Kinard Wallace, 70, of Haleyville passed away on April 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.
Jean was born on July...
Obituary: Flora Helen Couch
Funeral Services for Mrs. Flora Helen Couch, 90, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Her...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Good Hope High Class of 1969 50-year reunion set for May 16
Good Hope High School’s Class of 1969 will hold its 50-year reunion on Thursday, May 16 from 5-8 p.m. in Belle Vue Hall at...
Fairview community enjoys 3rd annual Spring Fling
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club held its third annual Spring Fling at Randall Shedd Community Park Saturday. The event featured a car...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Get an audience with the Duke of Merle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter is nearing capacity, so we’re sharing an extra Cullman Tribune...
Obituary: Phillip Batchelor
Phillip Arlin Batchelor, 51, of Double Springs, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center surrounded by...
Obituary: H.J. “Bob” Waddell
H.J. “Bob” Waddell, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away April 5, 2019 at the age of 94.
He was born in Cullman, Alabama, May 16, 1924...
Obituary: Cynthia “Cyndi” Witherington
Funeral services for Cynthia Witherington, age 57, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at First United Methodist Church with Todd...
Big crowds make their way to 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival on sunny Saturday morning
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The gates opened for the 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday
morning and thousands made their way to St. Bernard Abbey for the arts...
41 runners turn out for this year’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K Walk/Run
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sportsman Lake Park was the site of this year’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K Walk/Run and the weather conditions were perfect...
‘We all want our students to succeed’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Two years ago, Fairview High School scored a 68 on the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)’s report card. The school...
Vinemont store brings Amish goods to Cullman County
VINEMONT, Ala. – Located along U.S. Highway 31 in Vinemont, the freshly opened Amish Gallery brings a connection to the Amish community to Cullman.
A...
Obituary: Jerry Howard Golden
Visitation for Jerry Howard Golden, age 74, of Cullman, will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11 a.m....
Community Calendar: April 6-7
Here are several events happening around the Cullman area Saturday and Sunday.
Cullman County Republican Party Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Bradley Byrne- Saturday, April...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Cullman County’s Antone honored during Alabama Farm-City Awards
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Eighteen outstanding students were honored for channeling “200 Years of Alabama Agriculture” into posters, essays and videos during the Alabama Farm-City...
Brown crowned Miss Enhancer, Hanceville Fair Queen Representative
Hanceville High School recently crowned Josey Brown Miss Enhancer as well as Hanceville High School Fair Queen Representative.
Brown is the daughter of Todd and...
Jacobs proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs this week officially proclaimed the month of April 2019 “Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month” in the...
Thank You, VISTAs! AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers recognized
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and Wallace State Community College celebrated National Service Recognition Day this week by providing lunch for all...
Obituary: Zachary Tyler Troy Baugh
Zachary Tyler Troy Baugh ,16, of Guntersville, AL passed from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be...
Obituary: Mary Pearl Adams
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Mary Pearl Adams, 75, of Cullman, Alabama are Saturday April 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Coal City Cemetery...
(Updated) Cullman Farm-City Committee named best in state for 7th year in a row
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee on Thursday was named the best in the state for the seventh straight year. The committee...
(Update) Coroner releases name of victim in Thursday morning wreck
WEST POINT, Ala. - A Lawrence County man was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle wreck along Alabama Highway 157 in West Point.
Cullman County...
Aderholt introduces bill to raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21, implement more age restrictions on vaping
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Thursday released the following statement in regard to the introduction of his bill, Stopping Consumption of...
Gov. Ivey kicks off yearlong Alabama Counts 2020 census initiative
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – More than 200 mayors, county commissioners, legislators and other community leaders from across Alabama joined Governor Kay Ivey today to kick...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Man killed in single-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 157
Updated 4-4-19 3:28 p.m.
WEST POINT, Ala. - A Lawrence County man was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle wreck along Alabama Highway 157 in...
A complex issue: Proposed sports complex draws fire; superintendent says right now all half-cent tax monies will go toward improving schools
"The project has not been shelved. The schedule for the sports complex has not changed because there never has been a schedule. It is...
Obituary: Isaac Lehmann
A Mass of Christian Burial for Isaac Jerome Lehmann, 1 year 11 months old, of Hanceville will be held on Monday, April 8, 2019...
Obituary: Mildred Irene Vincent
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred Irene Vincent, 88, of Hanceville, Alabama are Friday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....
Arrests and incidents reported on April 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Cullman Christian School earns AdvancED accreditation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School has been granted accreditation through AdvancED.
Cullman Christian School received word, following a March 29 AdvancED Board Meeting, that...
Publix installs lending library at United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Publix Manager Brad Boshell and members of his crew on Tuesday celebrated Publix Serves Day, first grilling out at the...
Obituary: Mary Louise Chestnut
Funeral Service for Mary Louise Chestnut, age 85, of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Hulen Franklin Thomas
Funeral Service for Hulen Franklin Thomas, age 85, of Baileyton, will be at noon on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Lew Ed Paden
Funeral service for Lew Ed Paden will be Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 10 a.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Dr. Edwin Hayes will...
Holly Pond neutral on ‘Project X’; April 1 council notes
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night fielded questions about the Cullman County Board of Education’s “Project X,” the...
11-year-old student gives gift of love
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a special day for 11-year-old Cullman County Child Development Center student Blakeley Richards. After growing it out for two...
Cullman PALS accepting nominations for Beautification Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s chapter of People Against a Littered State (PALS) is taking nominations through April 30 for area businesses to be...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Nominate ‘Bama’s Best Peach Cobbler’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabamians peachy keen on contests can cobble together nominations for Bama’s Best Peach Cobbler in a Facebook competition through April 15.
Sponsored...
Colony unveils 5 Alabama Bicentennial murals
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony held a special Alabama Bicentennial celebration Saturday, unveiling five murals depicting the community’s history, churches and people....
Bikers Against Child Abuse teams up with Cullman Caring for Kids to promote child abuse awareness and prevention
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Monday began putting out blue ribbons to kick off Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month...
Pet of the Week: Accustomed to love, Sam needs a 2nd chance at love
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared a heartbreaking story about this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Sam’s owner...
Fairview 1st graders top donors in cereal drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - As a partner with Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), The Cullman Tribune is proud to announce that the Kids Caring for...
Cullman Planning Commission: Rock the South conditional use permit approved; concerns raised over further development at Heritage Village
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Rock the South (RTS) to use...
Obituary: Willard Craig Knighten
Willard Craig Knighten of Vinemont passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 58.
Craig was a loving husband and father. He...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Skinner
Funeral services for Jerry Wayne “Pops” Skinner, 72, of Vinemont are Thursday, April 4, 2019 at noon at Cullman Funeral Home, Reverend Steve Bryan...
Obituary: Linda Ann Link
A memorial service for Linda Ann Link, 74, of Hanceville will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Baileyton adopts resolution opposing ‘Project X,’ CCBOE’s multi-use sports complex
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night adopted a resolution officially opposing the Cullman County Board of Education's (CCBOE) "Project X,"...
Obituary: Roger Dale Shadix
Roger Dale Shadix, 66, of the Sardis community, entered into rest on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by his...
Obituary: Billy Louis McRae
Billy Louis McRae, 87, of Double Springs passed away on March 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Billy was born on March...
The orange rolls are safe! All Steak under new ownership, temporarily closed for renovation
CULLMAN, Ala. - When folks around Cullman heard that local landmark, The All Steak Restaurant, is under new ownership, one of the first questions...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 1, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the month of April “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” (SAAM) in the city of...
Fairview: ‘The people of Fairview are more than just good people, they are caring people’
This community profile was originally printed in the special "Community Matters" section of the March 19, 2019 edition of The Cullman Tribune.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -...
Dodge City: ‘The people are our best asset’
This community profile was originally printed in the special "Community Matters" section of the March 19, 2019 edition of The Cullman Tribune.
DODGE CITY, Ala....
(Update) Cullman man identified as victim in Sunday crash
Updated 3-31-19 8:08 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 278 West near...
1 person dead in Sunday morning wreck near Jones Chapel
UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/03/31/update-cullman-man-identified-as-victim-in-sunday-crash/
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - One person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 278 West near the community of...
Holly Pond’s Jordan Creel graduates basic training
U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman Jordan Creel graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed...
Hanceville approves rezoning for garden homes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council held public hearings Thursday night regarding two zoning ordinances.
The first ordinance, 623, addressed the R1 zoning of...
Obituary: James A. Huff
Funeral services for James Alton Huff, 67, of Bethel are 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Shane Wheeler officiating,...
Obituary: Rickie Stancil
Rickie Stancil, 60, of Cullman passed away March 29, 2019. He was born July 17, 1958, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Rickie was a lab tech...
Obituary: Shirley Bailey (updated)
Funeral services for Shirley Mae Bailey, 81, of Cullman are Monday, April 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. at The Refuge Church, Bro. Jeff Bennett...
