Obituary: Ted L. Mack
Funeral services for Mr. Ted L. Mack, 88 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Revs. Floyd Bradford and Wade Maynard officiating. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Erfred “Sonny” Richardson Jr.
Funeral services for Erfred "Sonny" Richardson Jr., 78, of Hanceville, will be at noon Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with burial in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park on Friday. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Richardson passed away Sunday,...
Obituary: Leonard Lavon Hayes
Leonard Lavon Hayes, age 58 of Holly Pond, passed away at his residence Friday evening January 12, 2018.
Mr. Hays was born in Mobile, Alabama to his parents Jimmy Hayes and Alice E. Howell. He worked as a shipfitter.
Mr. Hayes was predeceased by his father,...
Obituary: Mary “Marie” Moore
Funeral Service for Mary "Marie" Moore, age 69 of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastors Tim Collier and Charlie Alldredge officiating. Burial will follow at Brooklyn Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Margaret Ellen Huckeba
Margaret Ellen Huckeba of Cullman passed away on January 13, 2018 at her residence at the age of 68.
She was born in Denver Colorado on June 2, 1949 to Walter and Audrey Peck Firestone. She is preceded in death by her parents and a...
Obituary: Trent Lee Parrish
Funeral services for Mr. Trent Lee Parrish, 28 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2018 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Cullman Funeral Home is directing.
Mr. Parrish was born on October 30, 1989; and passed away on January 14,...
Obituary: Danny Dewey Mann
Danny Dewey Mann, 66 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Danny was born on June 16, 1951 in Nauvoo. He was a graduate of the Class of 1970 at Winston County High...
Obituary: Kathy Gay
Funeral services for Kathy Gay, age 55, were held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Witherington officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gay passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at her residence....
Obituary: Jack Leroy Tyler
Jack Leroy Tyler, age 75 of Holly Pond, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born, September 2, 1942 to Leroy and Victoria Perry Tyler in Sylacauga, AL.
He was a devoted husband and father. Jack was a Navy veteran...
Obituary: Charles Howard Skinner
Charles Howard Skinner, age 85 of Cullman, died January 15, 2018 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1933 to Ezra and Inez Goolsby Skinner. He was preceded in death by his parents. Charles worked in radio and television ultimately retiring...
Barnette, Patterson talk snow days
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, left, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right, weigh in on the effects of such a long break in the middle of the school year. / Tribune file photo, Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN - With area students...
Mayors give updates on winter storm’s effects
First Avenue Northeast, as seen on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - On Wednesday, The Tribune checked in with mayors around Cullman County to see how the municipalities were handling this week’s winter storm. None of the officials we were able...
Cullman Regional and American Heart Association partner to make Cullman region healthier
CULLMAN – The American Heart Association (AHA) and Cullman Regional have announced a three-year sponsorship to promote the American Heart Association’s “Healthy for Good” movement.
Cullman Regional is dedicated to reducing the number of cardiovascular-related deaths that impact our community annually. This continued commitment works...
Law enforcement, EMA report no major incidents due to winter weather
These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah Galilee
CULLMAN COUNTY - Tuesday’s bitter cold winter weather brought with it high winds, snow, ice and a lot of work...
Flu shot clinic at Cullman County Health Department
CULLMAN - As a part of Gov. Kay Ivey's declared State Public Health Emergency last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is hosting flu shot clinics statewide. In Cullman, a clinic is being held at the Cullman County Health Department (CCHD).
The CCHD...
Community notes: upcoming events
CULLMAN - Here are a few area events that are coming up soon, four of them on Thursday.
Bonsai for the Beginner, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m.
What: Bonsai for the Beginner with Dr. Bob Wendorf
When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Cullman County Extension Office, 402...
LifeSouth in emergency need of blood, platelet donations
CULLMAN - Due to winter weather and closures this week of offices and mobile units, LifeSouth is currently in emergency need of all blood types and also in need of platelet donors. The local LifeSouth office is located at 112 Clark Street across from...
Cullman’s Planet Fitness now open
Planet Fitness in Cullman is OPEN! The fitness center enjoyed a quiet grand opening on Tuesday. Pictured, today, is manager Corey Lee. Planet Fitness is located at 1727 Second Ave. SW.
Find out more at www.planetfitness.com/gyms/cullman-al
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Hartselle police chief to run for Morgan County sheriff
Hartselle Police Chief Ron Puckett, center, has declared his candidacy for Morgan County Sheriff. / Photos courtesy of Puckett’s campaign
HARTSELLE - Hartselle Police Chief Ron Puckett, a career law enforcement officer, announced Wednesday morning his candidacy for Morgan County Sheriff. Puckett will run on...
Update on road conditions
CULLMAN - As of 10:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, Alabama State Troopers report, "We are not experiencing any significant hazardous road conditions at this time, other than some secondary roads in rural areas where there have been a few slick spots reported. However, we urge...
‘Food talks to me’: Former presidential chef/valet, north AL native Quincy Jackson reflects on larger-than-life career
Mount Hope, Alabama native Quincy Jackson was in charge of the White House staff kitchen during the terms of three U.S. presidents- Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and served as personal presidential valet to President Obama.
History of the White House Mess
The...
2018 Alabama general election: candidates; pro-life constitutional amendment
CULLMAN - Major party candidate qualification for the 2018 Alabama general election opened on Jan. 8. After the first week, the candidates listed below are known to have qualified for candidacy in the election, or are known to be in the process of qualifying....
Ready, set, action! Missoula Children’s Theatre kicks off production week
Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Tierra Porter, left, and Morgan Summers, right, will be leading kids onstage and backstage, respectively, in this week’s production of “Jack and the Beanstalk” at the Cullman Civic Center. / Nick Griffin
UPDATE 1-18-18: Due to several missed practices because of this...
ALDOT, Alabama EMA: winter weather will bring dangerous conditions
ALDOT is preparing Alabama roads for winter weather. / Photo, taken Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, is courtesy of photographer Bill Castle/ABC3340.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency are warning Alabamians to expect dangerous conditions across the state as winter...
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency in preparation for winter weather
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency, effective at 6 p.m. Monday, for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential severe winter weather.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a large portion of Alabama in anticipation...
Cullman Regional enters joint venture partnership with The Surgery Center of Cullman
CULLMAN – The Healthcare Authority of Cullman County late Monday announced that Cullman Regional has completed an agreement with the local physician owners (Physician Owners Group) of The Surgery Center of Cullman, LLC for a joint venture partnership.
According to a media release from the...
Arrest report: Jan. 12-14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported. Arrests for Jan. 12-15 will be reported Jan. 16.
Cullman Police Department
Lance, Heather S., 20
fourth-degree theft of property
James, Randy E., 42
fourth-degree receiving stolen...
Bonsai for beginners: Dr. Bob Wendorf to teach class Jan. 18
CULLMAN - Maybe you really should put more thought into the gifts you give. You never can tell when a gift will turn into a hobby that leads to a fascination for that gift which broadens the mind and enriches the life of the...
Chamber’s State of the State Luncheon set for Jan. 19
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the State Community Luncheon is set for Friday, Jan. 19 at the All Steak Restaurant. The event will be in the banquet room from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The luncheon will feature updates from Montgomery from Cullman’s...
Cullman Co. offices closed Monday; City offices open
CULLMAN - Cullman County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 in observance of Robert E. Lee Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. County Sanitation will run normally.
Cullman City offices will be open.
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month in full swing
Karma’s Coffee House owner Katie Fine and Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairwoman Kathy Wilson at the task force’s table at the coffee shop Thursday / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Thursday, Jan. 11 was Human Trafficking Awareness...
Growing in faith: Desperation Church expanding to new location
This architectural rendering shows the future Desperation Church building that will be located on Old Hanceville Highway (Third Avenue Southeast) at King Edward Street. / Andy Heis
CULLMAN - Desperation Church has become a fixture within the community at its current location next to Depot...
How new Toyota/Mazda plant will benefit Cullman
L-R: Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield, Mazda Motor Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Masamichi Kogai, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Limestone County Commission Chairman Mark Yarbrough. / Photo courtesy Toyota
CULLMAN - After this...
2 suspects in hours-long manhunt charged; more charges pending
Tei Ti Taimi, left, and Jason Stevens, right
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on Saturday afternoon announced charges against the two men who were the subjects of an hours-long manhunt late Friday into early Saturday morning in the community of Walter. Tei...
‘Giving back to the community that loved him’: Curt’s Closet moves closer to completion
Kicking off Curt’s Closet’s first sorting day were (L-R): Denise Williams, Courtney Herron, Christy Patterson, Brenda Rush, Ashley Wilson and Carrie Bentley. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - As an ongoing tribute to her late son Curt Wilson, who would “give you the shirt off his...
Cullman Regional responds to Ivey’s State Public Health Emergency declaration
CULLMAN - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus. Cullman Regional’s Lindsey Dossey on Friday responded, saying, “The best thing we can all do in order to stop the...
Obituary: Erin Reya Miller
Funeral service for Erin Reya Miller, 35, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in New Prospect Cemetery, Chaplain Sidney Aaron and Bro. John McKoy officiating. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Floyd Connell, Sr.
Funeral services for Floyd Connell, Sr., 92 of Cullman, will be 9 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Rev. Larry Duke will be officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Peter Alden Tackett
Peter Alden Tackett, 76, of Good Hope, formerly of Mulvane, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. "Pete" was a retired master sergeant of United States Air Force. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Pete was a devoted fan of the...
Obituary: Martha Dodd Shirey
Martha Dodd Shirey, 84, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of Haleyville, was surrounded by her loved ones when she entered into rest on January 10, 2018 at Helen Keller Hospital.
Martha was born on September 5, 1933, in Double Springs, Alabama. She graduated from Winston County...
Obituary: Ellen M Kelso
Ellen M Kelso, 91, passed away January 8, 2018. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018, beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral...
Obituary: Debra June Shedd Hicks
Debra June Shedd Hicks was born August 24,1956 and passed away January 8, 2018. Diagnosed in 2012, Debra proceeded to fight and win against metastatic breast cancer until she decided THE CANCER had had enough. Debra, a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and...
Obituary: Beverly Ann White
Beverly Ann White, 76, of Vinemont, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John H. White and Ted Warnke; her parents, Ervin A. and Wilma Jean Persall Peinhardt; and her sister, Miriam Booth. Mrs. White is survived...
Obituary: Gregory Scott Privett
Gregory Scott Privett, 59 of Cullman, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his home.
He was born on February 13, 1958 in Caribou, Maine. Gregory graduated from Addison High School in 1976 and Wallace State Community College in 1986. He proudly served...
Obituary: Cindy Annette Zak
Memorial service for Cindy Annette Zak, 53, of Cullman will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Zak passed away January 7, 2018.
Update on shooting and manhunt in Holly Pond / Walter area
Tei Ti Taimi, left, and Jason Stevens, right
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/13/2-suspects-hours-long-manhunt-charged-more-charges-pending
Updated 1-13-18 4:18 a.m.
The suspects, Tei Ti Taimi and the now-identified Jason Stevens, have been located and arrested.
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Updated 1-13-18 1:15 a.m.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, the two children have been located and are safe....
Arrest report: Jan. 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boatright, Joshua Allen, 39
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault
Cox, Calvin James, 27
public intoxication
Hagghard, Joseph Franklin, 28
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- unlawful possession...
Dodge City votes to maintain Town employees’ salaries
The Dodge City Town Council met on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. / Nick Griffin
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story stated that Dodge City employees would be getting a 2-5 percent pay raise. This story has been edited to say that Dodge City...
Hanceville annexes Hopewell Church, cemetery; fire department issues addressed
Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger Green explains the need for a new fire engine to the council at its Thursday night meeting. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - It was a busy evening during a protracted meeting of the Hanceville City Council Thursday with topics on the...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic enrolling uninsured patients in Colony this Saturday
COLONY - On Saturday, Jan. 13, representatives from the Good Samaritan Health Clinic will be at Colony Town Hall from 10 a.m. until noon to sign up eligible non-insured county residents for its services.
Certain requirements must be met to qualify. From the Good Samaritan...
ALDOT prepared for approaching winter weather
MONTGOMERY – With temperatures dropping below freezing and rain predicted for Friday through early Saturday, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) encourages motorists to drive with extreme caution and to monitor road conditions before traveling.
Motorists needing information on road conditions in Alabama should look...
Pet of the Week: Brutus is ready for the Great Outdoors
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Brutus, an 18-month-old male terrier hound mix that was confiscated from his former owner in an animal cruelty case.
Now, things have changed. With a little love from the staff and volunteers at...
Big heart, tiny ways: meet Baileyton’s Orby Shedd
Orby Shedd at his home in Baileyton / W.C. Mann
BAILEYTON - There is a man named Shedd whose accomplishments are well-known in east Cullman County. State Rep. Randall Shedd . . . is his nephew. Orby V. Shedd is a quiet, unassuming man who...
Widespread flu outbreak prompts Gov. Ivey to declare State Public Health Emergency
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus. Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is expected to hold a news conference on Friday to provide additional information...
Arrest report: Jan. 10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bevington, Brian Alan, 50
second-degree criminal trespassing
unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle (3 counts)
Duke, Donna Marie, 34
failure to appear- driving without a license
unlawful breaking and...
4-way stop coming to notorious Hanceville intersection
HANCEVILLE - After multiple deadly accidents, the latest on Jan. 4, 2018, and a wave of community action reaching out to state authorities from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to the office of Gov. Kay Ivey, ALDOT has announced that Hanceville’s Alabama Highway...
Man, in U.S. illegally, busted for trafficking meth in Cullman County
Juan Carlos Jimenez-Alcarez / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
HANCEVILLE - A man who the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said is in the United States illegally was arrested last week near Hanceville for trafficking in methamphetamine.
According to a media release from the CCSO, on Thursday, Jan....
Sign up now for Cullman County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is now accepting applications for the next session of its popular Citizens’ Academy. The nine-week program begins on Feb. 20 and will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. There is no fee.
Highlights of the course...
Tutors meet students, faculty at WSCC Student Resource Center open house
Wallace State’s Spring 2018 student tutors are, front row, from left, Nancy Tyree, Amanda Matthews, Alex Carter, Ryan Davis and Alex Morrison; back row, from left, Hunter Rusk, Connor Franks, Ben Smith, Isaac Vacheresse and Colby Chapman.
HANCEVILLE – With spring semester beginning this week,...
Cullman Farm-City youth awards
These Cullman Farm-City youth winners were selected from more than 400 students across Cullman County by the Cullman Farm-City Committee.
Outstanding Youth Award Winners for Cullman County are selected each year based on citizenship, community service and school involvement. Pictured left to right are: Outstanding...
Cullman man killed in single-vehicle wreck on Eva Road
VINEMONT - One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Vinemont Wednesday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said Randy Joe West, 40, of Cullman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The wreck happened in the 900 block of County Road 1435 (Eva...
Armed robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Hanceville Tuesday night; HPD searching for suspect
HANCEVILLE - Hancevile Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville Police Department are asking for any information the public might have about an armed robbery that occurred at the O'Reilly Auto Parts store at 836 Main St. in Hanceville Tuesday night.
Nail made the public aware...
Evelyn Burrow Museum opens ‘Color Explosion’ exhibit
A Tuscan landscape is one of the subjects of paintings on display at The Evelyn Burrow Museum from the collection of Mississippi artist Bewey Bowden. The exhibition “Color Explosion” can be seen now through March 31.
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State...
Arrest report: Jan. 9
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Abbott, Kalyn West, 25
judge’s order- possession of drug paraphernalia
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Bennett, Laura Elaine, 44
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (7 counts)
Crumb,...
It’s official: Toyota-Mazda selects Alabama for $1.6 billion auto plant with 4,000 jobs
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey joined Toyota and Mazda leaders today to announce that the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama, as the site of their new joint-venture manufacturing plant.
The new plant will have the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles annually, with production split evenly...
Thank you! from The Tribune staff
Patricia Bentley and Belle from CAAWA with donations given to the organization.
The staff of The Cullman Tribune would like to give a big thank you to all of you who donated to our inaugural Christmastime drive for the Cullman County Animal Shelter and the...
Wal-Mart Foundation donates $40K to Good Samaritan Clinic
Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic recently received a $40,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation through its State Giving Program.
Pictured are Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson, front left, and board chairman Teri Mobley, front, second from left, along with Wal-Mart associates and...
Gentry responds to lawsuit against him, 48 other sheriffs
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry responded late Tuesday to a lawsuit filed on Friday, Jan. 5 by the Southern Center for Human Rights and Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice against 49 Alabama...
Relay for Life kick-off event Thursday
It is almost time for another exciting kick-off event for Relay for Life. The event will be Thursday, Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Cullman. We are looking forward to seeing you, your team members or...
Cullman Council announces Chief Reinhardt’s retirement; multiple annexations approved
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. will retire April 1. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman City Council announced that Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. will retire on April 1. The City requested Reinhardt stay on to...
ASDE publishes school data dashboard; County superintendent responds to preliminary performance report
The Alabama State Department of Education published its new online dashboard system on Dec. 30, 2017. For now, the system includes only partial “report card” data and partial ACT Aspire results. The state “report card” will be released on Feb. 1, 2018. / Alabama...
More than 32 tons of trash collected by Cullman Co. inmates in 2017
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew worked more than 314 miles of area roads in 2017. / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CULLMAN - In 2017, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew picked up 64,619 pounds of trash off roadways, according to the sheriff’s...
Festival of the Cranes returns this weekend
Whooping crane / Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture
DECATUR - If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary that doesn’t involve lots of mileage or money, consider a short trek up the road to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur for the Festival...
Arrest report: Jan. 8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Freeman, Breanna Reigh, 27
failure to appear- third-degree domestic violence harassing communication (2 counts)
harassing communications
Goodwin, April Maxine, 39
probation violation- second-degree forgery
Grey, Jeremy Brian, 47
possession of drug...
9 area students graduate from Troy University
TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2017/2018 academic year.
Local-area residents who graduated include:
Christina Donnell, of Blountsville, graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree
Madeline Puckett, of Cleveland,...
Obituary: Henry Clay Smith, Jr.
Memorial Graveside services for Mr. Henry Clay Smith, Jr.; 66 of West Point, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Cullman City Cemetery, with Bro. Steve Rodgers officiating. Military honors will be rendered. Cullman Funeral Home is directing. Mr. Smith...
Obituary: Bobby Wallace Byars
Bobby Wallace Byars was born November 2, 1943 to Jessie Wallace Byars and Lena Gibson Byars Denton. He was a Retired Coal Minor. Mr. Byars passed away on January 6,2018 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents. He...
Obituary: Vera Mae Clark
Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Mae Clark, 91 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel burial will follow at New Hope #2 Cemetery, with Bro. Steve Rodgers officiating. Cullman Funeral Home is directing....
Obituary: Jimmy Mitchell Pigg
Funeral services for Jimmy Mitchell Pigg, 64 of Cullman, will be 2 p.m Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in East Point Cemetery. Rev. Randy Sellers will be officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the...
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...
Bama win means big business for local print shop
Hanceville’s Creative Design worked into the wee hours after Monday night’s College Football National Championship game, printing 15,000 Alabama T-shirts. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - National championship games almost always mean busy nights for the crew of about 30 at Creative Design, and 2018 started...
U.S. Space and Rocket Center: free admission for teachers this weekend
HUNTSVILLE - Hey, teachers! Want a chance to get away for a day, brush up on a little science and a little history, and not spend a bunch to do it? This coming Friday through Monday, Jan. 13-15, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center...
Reckless driving stop leads to trafficking arrest
Christopher Allen Michael Burgess / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Officers with the Cullman Police Department on Saturday arrested a Cullman man for trafficking in illegal drugs. The arrest came after Christopher Allen Michael Burgess, 28, was pulled over for reckless driving.
According to a media...
2 advocacy groups sue 49 AL sheriffs over feeding of inmates
GREENSBORO - On Friday, the Southern Center for Human Rights and Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice filed Southern Center for Human Rights and Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice v. Kenneth Ellis, et al., a lawsuit in Hale County Circuit Court...
Hanceville teen charged with capital murder in Etowah County
Tyler Michael Abbott / Etowah County Detention Center
GADSDEN - A 17-year-old from Hanceville is behind bars in Etowah County, charged as an adult with capital murder, according to a report from The Gadsden Times.
The newspaper reported that Tyler Michael Abbott, has been charged in...
Arrest report: Jan. 5-7
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 5-7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brooks, Anthony De Jon, 19
second-degree promoting prison contraband
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Clemmenson, Matthew Frederick, 44
failure to appear- first-degree theft of property
Cobb, William Grant, 41
possession of...
January is Radon Action Month; ADPH offers free radon test kits
MONTGOMERY - Do you know that winter is the perfect time to protect the health of yourself and your family from radon? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and is the leading cause of lung cancer in...
Tractor Supply celebrates grand opening in new location
Manager Chris Terry gave out souvenir hats to visitors at Saturday's grand opening celebration. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - After months of redesign and reconstruction, the old K-Mart building is back in business. On Saturday, Tractor Supply Company held its grand opening in its new...
Community response to crashes at AL 91 intersection brings ALDOT to Hanceville
Mayor Kenneth Nail, along with members of Hanceville’s City Council and other officials, met with ALDOT’s John Cooper at the intersection of Alabama Highway 91 and Edmondson Road by Dale’s Saturday morning. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - After the death of a Crane Hill man...
TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: County commissioners, county engineer respond to road concerns
Cullman County has 2,393 miles of roads, more than 1,500 of which are maintained by the Cullman County Road Department.
CULLMAN - A while back, The Tribune invited its readers to sound off about county roads in need of repair or repaving. The roads...
Obituary: Patricia Stephens
Graveside service for Patricia Stephens, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Bethsadia Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Graves officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Stephens passed away on Thursday, January...
Obituary: Roy Lee Maner
Mr. Roy Lee Maner of Cullman passed away on January 4, 2018 at the age of 88. He was born in Cullman on April 11, 1929 to Perry Lee and Laura Elizabeth Tillman Maner. He is preceded in death by: parents, mother of his...
Obituary: William Elliot Free, III
Funeral Service for William Elliot Free, III, age 75 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Steve Gruman officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Martha Ann Andrews
Graveside services for Mrs. Martha Ann Andrews, 75 of Cullman, were at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at East Point Cumberland Presbyterian cemetery, with a Celebration of Life service immediately following at St. John’s Church in the Ruehl Building. Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: lvin (Al) John Preiss, Jr.
lvin (Al) John Preiss, Jr. of Cullman, Alabama passed away on January 4, 2018. Alvin was born on October 10, 1927 in Cullman, Alabama to the late Alvin and Frieda Preiss. He graduated from Cullman County High School in 1946 and attended the University...
Polar Bear Plunge sees lowest temps ever
The crowd at this year's Polar Bear Plunge may have been smaller, but it was no less enthusiastic. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - This year's Polar Bear Plunge is in the books and according to CP&R's Director of Marketing Waid Harbison, it was the coldest...
ArtsKids! continues with BroadwayKids! and StudioKids! classes at Wallace State
Area students participating in the SingKids! session of ArtsKids! at Wallace State perform during the Christmas Spectacular in December, with Wallace State students.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will continue its new ArtsKids! program this spring with two sessions: BroadwayKids!...
Ever seen a black bear in Alabama? You might soon
Black bears in Alabama are being studied by using DNA collection devices, like barbed wire around a bait, as well as collaring adult bears. One question researchers hope to answer is whether bear nests in southwest Alabama provide enough protection for cubs. (Courtesy of...
VFW, Auxiliary support local veterans
Cullman VFW Post 2214 Post Commander Jerry Willibey, right, and Ladies’ Auxiliary President Dee Harris. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Veterans of Foreign Wars is an organization that has been serving veterans and their communities since 1899 after the Spanish-American War. It was founded to...
Brr: Polar Bear Plunge Saturday morning at CWAC
CULLMAN - Tomorrow's the day. Brave souls will jump into the outdoor pool at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) for a chance to win a year-long family membership to the center. Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) Director of Marketing, Programs and Events,...
