Eagles, Lady Eagles Lose Close Contests
FLORENCE - It was the girls who took to the floor first Tuesday night as Cold Springs faced Mars Hill in sub-regional tournament action.
Cold Springs 52, Mars Hill 58 (Girls)
Bailey West quickly got Cold Springs on the board with a lightning quick three that...
Obituary: Stanley Joe Pesnel
Memorial service for Stanley Joe Pesnell will be Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. Don Froelich officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Mr. Pesnell passed away Friday, January 21,...
State’s Feb. unemployment rate ties record low 2.5%; Cullman Co. tied for 3rd lowest at 2.0%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 2.5%, tying the all-time record low, down from January 2023’s rate of 2.6%, and below February 2022’s rate of 2.6%. February 2023’s rate represents 56,221 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared to...
Arrests reported on Nov. 28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Williams, Emma R., 44
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled...
Obituary: Randall Steven Deaver
Randall Steven Deaver, 64 of Arley, passed away on April 8, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Randall was born on March 8, 1952 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Jacksonville High School in 1970, and earned a Bachelor's degree from Jacksonville State University in...
Cullman drops second regional game in two weeks, loses 52-28 to undefeated Oxford
CULLMAN – Oxford and Cullman came out swinging in the first quarter, each scoring on their first two drives, but Oxford kept on the gas, defeating Cullman 52-28.
Though the Bearcats jumped out to a quick start, moving the ball effortlessly down the field in...
Use of force: CCSO Citizens’ Academy, week 3
CA students face simulated violent crime scenarios on Wallace State’s computerized virtual firing range. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - In the third week of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy (CA), students met at Wallace State’s Advanced Visualization Center to get hands-on with...
Obituary: Ellen Marie Michael
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Ellen Marie Michael, 85, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family
Mrs. Michael passed away Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023 at Woodland Health and Rehab. She was born March 7, 1938 to William Henry and Floy...
Active wildfire in near Logan; 2nd today in Cullman area
Updated Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The fire is contained.
LOGAN - The area's second wildfire of the day is currently active in the Logan community near County Roads 810 and 813, according to Bethsadia Fire Chief Maurice Reynolds.
Volunteer fire departments from Logan and Bethsadia...
Update: Police locate person of interest in Friday’s suspicious death
CULLMAN - Jerome Flanigan, the man Cullman City Police Department (CPD) investigators have been searching for since Friday, has been located. Flanigan was named as a person of interest in the CPD's investigation into a suspicious death.
According to CPD Capt. Becky Boyd, "We have...
West Point Town Council prepares for upcoming municipal elections
WEST POINT - With the municipal election right around the corner, the West Point Town Council made preparations during a regular meeting Monday evening inside town hall.
The council approved poll workers Jerri Eddy, James Headrick, Donald Sapp, Joyce Sapp, Darinda Jones and Linda Suits...
Obituary: Harold Hargrove Stinnett
A graveside service for Harold Hargrove Stinnett of Blountsville will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend Bo Garrison will be officiating the service.
Mr. Stinnett was born on February 23, 1954 in Marshall County, Tennessee to Herman McKinley Stinnett...
Cullman Community Band to Perform Annual Christmas Concert
I am amazed by the number of talented people we have in the local area.”
Cullman Community Band Director Garry Taylor
CULLMAN — On Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium, the Cullman Community Band will perform its annual Christmas...
Obituary: Sylvia Evelyn Annunziato
Sylvia Evelyn Annunziato, 73, of Hanceville, passed away on May 9, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born July 28, 1948, to Carmine and Joan Pagano Annunziato. No services are planned at this time.
She is survived by her son, Raymond...
Obituary: Jerald Wilford Adams
Funeral service for Jerald Wilford Adams, age 83, of Vinemont, is Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11 a.m., at Cullman Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Stringer and Rev. Terry Sharp officiating.
Family will welcome friends from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and interment will be...
Obituary: Priscilla Sue White
Priscilla Sue White, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on March 23, 2023, at the age of 78. Mrs. White was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Jan. 4, 1945, to Claude Allen and Margaret Helen James Easterwood.
Sue grew up in Holly Pond and...
Focus on fire department finances at Fairview council meeting
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Williams, center, speaks to the Fairview Town Council Monday evening. / Nick Griffin
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council held its monthly meeting this week, and the bulk of the night was spent with Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief...
Obituary: Judy Tanksely
Arrangements for Judy Tanksley, age 64, of Cullman, are incomplete, at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Judy was born November 14, 1959 to Edsel Sparks and Minnie Marie Oden Sparks. She passed from this life April 4, 2024 at her...
Obituary: Charles Reese Barnett
Funeral Services for Charles Reese Barnett, 77 of the Corinth Community, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Bethlehem West Baptist Church, with Tim Aris and Justin Barnett officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie-in-state at the...
Obituary: John William Snyder
John William Snyder, 86, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at his home.
John was born on December 3, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia to Wayne and Merle Snyder.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m....
Obituary: Howard O’neal Godsey
Howard O’neal Godsey, 87, of Double Springs, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Hendrix Health Care.
Howard was born on February 15, 1935, in Russellville, Alabama. He loved to fish and hunt, and he also served in the Army.
Visitation will be held on...
The Antique Market of Cullman to Close Jan. 31
CULLMAN - After one year in business, The Antique Market of Cullman will be closing its doors for good on Jan. 31.
When asked if she was surprised to make the decision to shut down her shop, owner Beth Veigl said no.
“This is a business...
Obituary: Dawn Lynn Hudson
Dawn Lynn Hudson, 47, of Falkville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. She was born to James and Lena Brown (Wallace) on July 20, 1971 in California.
Mrs. Hudson is Survived by her daughter, Jessica (Jonathan) Lay; sons, Vincent Bell, Jr. and Nickolas Hudson; Mother,...
Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Nov. 10, 14
CULLMAN - In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is offering free prostate cancer screenings in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Wednesday, Nov. 14.
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with...
Obituary: Wilma “Betty” Calvert
Funeral services for Wilma “Betty” Calvert, 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Minister Kent Persall officiating with interment in Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery.
Arrangements by Cullman Funeral Home, 461 U.S. Hwy 278 E, Cullman, AL...
Preventive Action of Cullman: increasing awareness of mental health issues, resources
CULLMAN - When it saw the increased number of suicides in Cullman County in 2017, a small group of concerned citizens started looking for something it could do to make a positive difference in the lives of people who are hurting. Founding members Justin...
Obituary: Samuel David Mooney Jr.
Graveside service for Samuel David Mooney Jr., age 82, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Flint Creek Cemetery with Ervin Mooney officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Mooney passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023,...
Gudger receives statewide leadership award
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R- Cullman, was recently recognized as 2023 Alabama RC&D Senate Leader of the Year by the Alabama Association of Resource, Conservation and Development (AARCD) Councils during the Alabama Mountains Rivers and Valley (AMRV) RC&D Annual meeting, which was...
West Point council mulls development of new subdivision
The West Point Town Council discusses development projects at this week's meeting.
WEST POINT - With plans to increase housing in the area to accommodate new businesses and residents, West Point's Town Council sat down for a lengthy discussion this week about the possible development...
Vinemont Eagles on the hunt come Aug. 18
VINEMONT - It has been a learning process for Matt Norris during his time with the Vinemont Eagles. In 2014, Norris was the defensive coordinator and the Eagles made a late season surge that got them a berth in the AHSAA playoffs.
Last season, Norris...
Applebee’s Treats Veterans to Free Meal, American Legion Holds POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony
It seems like as time progresses more companies are doing more for veterans. That’s a wonderful thing to see.”
Michael Best, U.S. Air Force Security Police Veteran
CULLMAN — All day Wednesday Applebee’s honored local veterans by providing them free meals. The American Legion and the...
Cold Springs rushes to victory, 57-20
BREMEN - Pop quiz, what do you get when you have three rushers combine for 400-plus yards? The answer is a Cold Springs win. Nick Rollo (199), Cayde Elliott (142) and Fisher Willoughby (82) ran roughshod over the Winston County Yellow Jackets 57-20 to...
Local law enforcement reports calm Labor Day weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry were both happy to report that the Labor Day weekend was a relatively quiet one for their departments.
Nassetta said there with no major incidents to note. "We didn't have much...
Obituary: Mary Frances Clemons
Funeral services for Mary Frances Clemons, 84 of Eva, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Morgan officiating. Interment will be in Etha Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Clemons...
Community Events: Thursday, April 7
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50 Yesterday and Today: A Musical Birthday Celebration for Wallace State
As part of Wallace State Community College’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Wallace State Singers...
Obituary: James “Jim” Nathan Wilson
James “Jim” Nathan Wilson, 89, of Double Springs, formerly of Arley, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
James was born on December 9, 1931 to Owen Wilson and Alma Cook Wilson in Arley, Alabama. He graduated from Meek...
OBITUARY: Dean Maynor
Funeral services for Dean Maynor, 74, of Garden City will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Brad McDonald officiating;. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Brent Pearl
Funeral services for Brent Pearl of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery. Reverend Junior Garmin will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 5:30 p.m. until 8...
A Great Time with “The Worst Hard Time”
I think book clubs are important; it’s a way to connect with others with similar interests.”
Pat Sharpton, book club member
CULLMAN — On Tuesday, Nov. 17, a group of citizens gathered at the North Alabama Agriplex to discuss dust storms and the Great Depression. Pulitzer...
Sunday afternoon traffic incident leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
CULLMAN - A traffic incident on County Road 1763 in extreme northeast Cullman County on Sunday claimed the life of Anthony David Henry, 41, of the Cullman area. Two other people were airlifted to area hospitals.
According to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency...
Obituary: Jean Whaley Bullard
Funeral services for Mable "Jean" Whaley Bullard , 82, of Cullman will be Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Phillips officiating. Interment will be in Cullman City Cemetery.
She was born in Cullman Sept. 1, 1937.
She is...
Cullman County Wide Yard Sale Moved to May 2
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Wide Yard Sale that was initially scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at Smith Lake Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2015 due to previously forecasted severe weather.
“We want everyone to stay safe,” said Doug Davenport, director of...
Obituary: Artena Stanley Hunt
Artena Stanley Hunt, 83, of Hanceville, AL, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and Gran and will be dearly missed by all.
Artena was born on April 2, 1939, to...
Obituary: Brenda “Gail” Burden
Brenda “Gail” Burden, age 80, of Vinemont, passed away Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 17, 1943 in Morgan County, Alabama.
Gail loved traveling with her husband Danny. Her life was her children and grandchildren.
Visitation...
Multiple fire departments on scene of Joppa house fire
See updated story here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/13/update-house-fire-results-total-loss-no-injuries
JOPPA - Multiple volunteer fire departments are on the scene of a house fire on Alabama Highway 69 in front of New Jerusalem Church, which is located at 16818 Alabama Highway 69 N in Joppa.
Firefighters from Baileyton, Fairview and Joppa...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: pick this Blueberry!
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s (bonus) Pet of the Week:
Blueberry is a German Shepherd/Husky mix who’s around a year and a half old. She’s a laid-back, low energy dog who could make a great...
Community combating human trafficking
Earlier this week, James R. Smith Trucking Company signed on to partner with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force through “Truckers Against Trafficking.” (Photo courtesy Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Friday, Jan. 11 was national Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and...
Arrest report: Dec. 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Couch, James Timothy, 38
attempting to elude
failure to appear- driving while suspended
Roach, William Lamar, 41
failure to appear- DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Cullman Police Department
Couch, James T.,...
Britt, Blackburn, colleagues introduce bill aimed at ‘funding of human and drug traffickers’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, joined Senators Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, in introducing legislation “to ensure human and drug traffickers cannot continue to defraud the American...
40th annual Bloomin’ Festival: ‘Truly unforgettable experience’
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 180 vendors lined the pathways of the St. Bernard campus for the 40th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, for what organizers called a “truly unforgettable experience.” Displays of artwork, handmade crafts, beauty and skincare products and...
Cullman’s Drew Fillinger elected 2018-2019 Samford University SGA officer
HOMEWOOD - Samford University recently held elections for 2018-19 Student Government Association officers.
Drew Fillinger, of Cullman, was elected sophomore class vice president. Fillinger is a musical theater (BFA) major.
The SGA represents and promotes student interest in the decision-making process of Samford University by cultivating...
Obituary: Jung Hi Him Nails
Mrs. Jung Hi Him Nails, age 75, of Holly Pond (New Hope Community) passed away at her home, January 19, 2015. She was born in Seoul Korea.
She is predeceased by her parents; father of her children, Rayburn L. Nails, Sr.; sons, Rayburn L. Nails,...
CP&R hosting Family Campout at Heritage Park this weekend; Nov. 9 is deadline to sign up
CULLMAN – Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host their first-ever Family Campout at Heritage Park on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12. The event will start at 7 p.m. on Friday and conclude at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Families with children ages 15 younger...
Arrest reports: Oct. 2, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 2, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Simmons, Felicia P., 31
possession of drug paraphernalia
Smith, Shara L., 46
fourth-degree theft of...
WSCC Women’s Golf finishes 2nd at home tournament; ranked 15th in nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished second to Shelton State Community College this week at the Wallace State Spring Invite.
Held on their home course of Cross Creek Golf Course, the Lions finished at +96, only three strokes behind the Buccaneers at...
Hospice’s MEGA CASH Draw Down a ‘huge success’
2017 winners: Pictured left to right are: Wanda Walker Clay, Gene Lee and Mike and Rebecca Manning / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is proud to announce that Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently held its annual MEGA CASH Draw Down, which serves as...
Obituary: Christopher Michael Kuehler
Funeral service for Christopher Michael Kuehler, 56, will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
My Story: Leanne H. West
From The Cullman Tribune, April 28, 2016 edition:
April 27, 2011 – My Story
Leanne H. West
I will always remember April 27, 2011, along with everyone else who was in Cullman County (or anywhere in Alabama) on that fateful day. I had the misfortune to be...
Obituary: Eleron West
Funeral service for Eleron West, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Steton Hayes officiating; burial at Cross Roads Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Obituary: Roberta Skinner Gurley
Roberta Skinner Gurley passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in Jasper, Alabama, she was the daughter of Robert Clifton Skinner Sr. and Zumar Birdie Skinner. She was the widow of Max Gurley, whom she shared 37 years of...
Obituary: Muriel Hassell Helton
Muriel Hassell Helton, 96, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sept. 20, 2022. Funeral services for Mrs. Helton will be announced at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Holly Pond Cemetery in memory of Muriel.
Obituary: Frances LD Doss Tidwell
Frances LD Doss Tidwell, 81, of Bear Creek, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her home in Bear Creek.
Frances was born on January 10, 1940 in Marion County, Alabama. She was a graduate of Haleyville High School. She also attended Northwest Alabama...
Aderholt on Electoral College: “The Founders’ system works”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Monday released the following statement after attending the vote of Alabama’s nine members of the Electoral College where they cast their votes for Donald Trump and Mike Pence.
“I was both honored and humbled to be in...
Vinemont man arrested for forgery, drugs; counterfeit money likely circulating in Cullman
Mark Anthony Nix / Cullman Police Department
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man, Mark Anthony Nix, 52, was arrested Friday, July 7 and charged with first-degree forgery, first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, criminal possession of a forgery device, unlawful possession of a controlled substance...
CPD: Tips to avoid holiday scams
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) said residents need to be extra vigilant to avoid scams throughout the holiday season.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark offered several ways to make sure calls you receive and items you’re purchasing are legitimate.
“There are scams...
John Glasscock named Wallace State’s new Adult Education Coordinator
HANCEVILLE - John Glasscock is Wallace State’s new Adult Education Coordinator.
Glasscock, 40, comes to Wallace State after previous stops at Central Alabama and Enterprise State and extensive General Education Development (GED) work in Colorado, where he served as an Adult Education instructor in prisons...
Ivey awards more than $37M to help low-income families with energy bills
MONTGOMERY – With the first real surge of winter weather in Alabama last week, Gov. Kay Ivey is awarding $37.3 million in grants to ensure that many of Alabama’s neediest families are prepared for the cold weather.
Serving Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan Counties, Community Action...
Wallace State set to open community garden Saturday, June 23
WSCC students and community residents will tend gardens in raised beds like these located at Welti School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Grant Specialist Kristi Barnett announced that the college’s...
Obituary: Ronald “Ronnie” Curtis Adamson
Ronald "Ronnie" Curtis Adamson, age 73, of Falkville, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born October 11, 1948, in Cullman, Alabama, to James and Wilma Adamson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Patsy Lancaster, Bobby...
Obituary: Thomas Sherrill
Thomas Sherrill Cook, 58, of Garden City, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 31, 1965 to Alfred “Pete” Cook and Peggy Ann Tyson Cook.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Cook; daughters, Nikki (Phillip) Johnson, Teshia (Dakota)...
Obituary: Betty Jean “Me-Ma” Coleman
Mrs. Betty Jean “Me-Ma” Coleman, age 86, of Bremen, went to be with her Savior on January 10, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered into her peaceful journey. Mrs. Coleman was born on August 20, 1936 to the late...
Obituary: Elwood Allen Rogers
Elwood Allen Rogers, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Elwood was born in Louisiana. Elwood is survived by his wife, Karen Cassandra Rogers; his daughter, Lauren Banks (Kelien); and his sons, Joshua Akers, Patrick A Rogers (Autumn); his...
OBITUARY: Charles Lemuel Mauldin
Funeral services for Charles Lemuel Mauldin, 75, of Bremen will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church in Bremen; Wayne Williams officiating; with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday beginning...
Obituary: Billy Ray Baker
Funeral Services for Billy Ray Baker, 84, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday February 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; John McCoy officiating, with military honors and interment at Fairview West Cemetery.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Carol Fannin
Carol Fannin, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Carol was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on Aug. 23, 1933 to Luther Floyd and Mary Magdalene Hudson Williams. Carol is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Fannin; brother...
Wet weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Cullman County Christmas Parade
HANCEVILLE - What a day for a parade! "Months and months of drought, and now it rains," complained one observer in the crowd. But the complaints were all made with smiles, as the Hanceville Civitan Club put on its 27th annual Cullman County Christmas...
Obituary: Algene (Al) Jerome Kuchinka
Algene (Al) Jerome Kuchinka of Decatur Alabama passed away July 2, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born August 15, 1933 in Glencoe, Ohio to Joseph and Stella Walk Kuchinka.
He was a graduate of Ohio State University and University of Central...
Obituary: Thelma Sandlin-Thomas
Funeral services for Thelma Sandlin-Thomas, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on...
Colony council looks to future development for the town
The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening discussed plans for town development. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council had no agenda items and voted on no motions, but spent time talking in detail about several issues related...
Obituary: Wesley Owen Weeks
Wesley Owen Weeks, age 88 of Center Point Community, passed away at his home the morning of January 8. He was born in Jefferson County to William Ryan and Elsie Mae Noble Weeks. Mr. Weeks served 4 years of military service in the U.S....
Arrest report: Oct. 31
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 31. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cales, Cristy Ann, 39
grand jury- third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument
grand jury- third-degree forgery
Cockrell, Destin Artis, 25
failure to appear- DUI
failure to appear- driving while...
West Point to host special economic development meeting July 31
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, center, speaks to council members at this week's town council meeting. / Andrew Cryer
WEST POINT - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has called a special meeting for Monday, July 31, 2017, the subject of which will be an economic...
Obituary: Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood (updated)
Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood, 92
Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood, 92, of Cullman, Alabama went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at Morningside Assisted Living. She was born to Homer and Winnie Kilpatric on Aug. 6, 1930...
Obituary: Ocia Marie Banister
Funeral services for Ocia Marie Banister, age 78 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at Cullman Heritage Chapel with John McCoy and Tony Blackwood officiating; interment in Crossroads Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Banister passed away...
2018 Cullman Oktoberfest schedule of events- Wednesday, Oct. 3
Cullman Oktoberfest events are going on now, but festivities officially kick off tonight at 6 p.m. with the opening ceremony. Below is the schedule of events for Wednesday, Oct. 3.
*Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at Festhalle Platz, 209 First Ave. NE. The...
Obituary: Freda M. Sears
Funeral service for Freda M. Sears, 87, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. Rev. Steton Hayes and Rev. Phillip Nichols will officiate. The family will receive...
Holly Market draws record crowds, in spite of wet weather
Vendor Jackie Wade
CULLMAN - It was a drizzly weekend, but that didn’t keep the droves away from this year’s Holly Market at the Cullman Civic Center. The market, formerly called the Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, was hosted by Cullman City Parks and Recreation...
Hanceville celebrates Irish heritage
Hanceville held its first Irish Heritage Celebration on Saturday. The city hopes to make it an annual event. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Saturday, the city of Hanceville observed the St. Patrick’s Day holiday with a downtown celebration of its own. The shopping district...
New homesteaders group aims to ‘reconnect and reskill’
Lee McBride demonstrates how to tap a tree for its sugary sap, which is excellent for making syrup. Before modern methods made tapping trees almost obsolete for individual families, this is how most households acquired maple syrup.
CULLMAN - The house was packed Sunday afternoon...
Obituary: Herbert Hoover Ingle
Herbert Hoover Ingle, 89, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, May 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Herbert was born on Febr. 7, 1934 in Winston County, Alabama to Isham Ingle and Lillian Bice Ingle. He loved to ride...
ALEA issues safety advisory for roadways and waterways this Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY - Labor Day weekend, summer’s season finale, typically draws heavier-than-usual traffic on Alabama’s roadways and waterways.
“Safety is one of our top priorities throughout the year, but it’s especially important during extended holiday weekends, when so many want to enjoy one last seasonal road...
Obituary: Gary Lee Tankersley
Funeral services for Gary L. Tankersley, known as ‘Tank’, age 57, will be Tuesday, January 5 at 11 a.m., at Ebenezer Baptist Church; Clay Tankersley and Michael Jones officiating, with Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Tankersley died...
Chamber of Commerce’s Community Luncheon Gets Fishy
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its June Community Luncheon at All Steak on Friday, June 26, 2015. Dr. Rusty Wright, Associate Professor of the School of Fisheries, and Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University, was the guest speaker. He...
Obituary: Eugene Wallace Kiesow
Eugene Wallace Kiesow, age 84, of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his residence. He was born January 23, 1938, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Jim and Hazel Kiesow.He was preceded in death by his son: Chris Kiesow and parents.Survivors include his...
Sparkman Spoils Cullman’s Senior Night, Drops Cats 8-3
CULLMAN - Monday night was senior night as well as kid’s night and the Cullman Bearcats looked to keep the momentum rolling from their thrilling extra-inning victory over Hartselle to take the Area 16 championship. But the Senators of Sparkman had different plans as...
Alabama AG Marshall: No moratorium on capital punishment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall at a press conference on Monday, Dec. 5, announced he will not honor the request of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to halt executions until a “top to bottom review” is performed on the State’s execution procedures....
Wallace State baseball eliminated in ACCC tournament quarterfinals, closes season at 34-25
Photo: Wallace State lefty Blake Schilleci pitched in relief Monday.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team had its season end Monday in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 quarterfinals in Ozark, losing to Marion Military Institute 10-0 in five innings at Eagle Stadium.
Marion Military...
Obituary: Jeremy Odell Young
Jeremy Odell Young, 20, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 5, 2018 at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Young was born on June 7, 1997, in Birmingham. Jeremy loved his son and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his uncles, and playing the guitar. Funeral...
Arrest reports: Oct. 1, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 1, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Sloan, Britney C., 32
attempting to elude
obstructing government operations
second-degree possession of a forged...
Obituary: Ronald Lonzo Hill
Ronald Lonzo Hill, 73, of Double Springs passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 at his residence in Double Springs.
He was born in Double Springs, Alabama Sept. 9, 1947 to Benjamin and Hazel Hill. Ronald was an avid reader of western and military novels. He...
