Obituary: Freeman Eual Blackwood
Funeral service with full military honors for Freeman Eual Blackwood, 86 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Cullman...
Obituary: Riley N. “Coach” Duke
Funeral services for Riley N. "Coach" Duke, 82 of Logan, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Moss Service Funeral...
Obituary: James Aubrey White
Funeral service for James Aubrey White, 77, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Obituary: Atholeene Lee Goodwin
Atholeene Lee Goodwin age 98 of Cullman, died Thursday, January 25, 2018.
She was a graduate of Auburn University. Mrs. Goodwin taught school for 37...
Cullman Regional, by the numbers
Cullman Regional hosted its 2018 State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional held its State...
UPDATE: Gov. Ivey responds to Hanceville mayor’s comments
CULLMAN - As controversy swirls around today's news that Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman this morning called for Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail's immediate resignation over...
Bussman to Nail: Resign immediately
The picture that started the controversy / Facebook
UPDATE: Gov. Ivey responds.
CULLMAN - Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman on Friday called on Hanceville Mayor Kenneth...
Arrest report: Jan. 25
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Booth, Justin McCoy, 23
third-degree escape
League,...
2 Colony men arrested for elder abuse
Roger Lawrence McKinnon, left and Rufus Jerome Parker, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
COLONY - Two Colony men were arrested on Thursday for elder...
Hanceville votes to close city pool
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday voted to close the city pool immediately. It also mulled changes to the City’s communication system...
Hanceville chief gives more details on inmate’s escape, officer’s condition
Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long explains to the city council the circumstances of Justin McCoy Booth’s escape and recapture, and the car crash that...
Put on your dancing shoes!
CULLMAN - Mark your calendar and put on your dancing shoes! The 22nd annual Cullman Jazz Band Big Band Dance is set for Friday,...
Ming Enterprises bringing 3 new restaurants to Cullman’s south side
Architectural renderings of the future Cullman Row East (top), current site of the old Cullman Chrysler Dodge dealership, and Cullman Row West (bottom), current...
City Schools seeking Distinguished Alumni nominations
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is now taking nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards. These awards have been established...
Arrest report: Jan. 24
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Fithian, Lisa King, 47
failure to...
Escaped Hanceville inmate captured in Jefferson County
Escaped Hanceville inmate Justin McCoy Booth was captured in Jefferson County early Thursday morning. / Photo courtesy of the Hanceville Police Department
HANCEVILLE - Justin...
Vinemont students hear, accept Rachel’s Challenge
After the assembly, a banner reading “I Accept Rachel’s Challenge” was signed by Vinemont students who pledged to participate in the program. / W.C....
Colony fills 2 vacant council seats; announces ‘Celebration of Colony’ event
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, right, seen here at the Cullman Regional State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 / W.C. Mann
COLONY...
Cullman mayor reports in from Washington D.C. following meeting with Trump
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs was in Washington, D.C. today to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House.
"It was a honor...
2-year-old and adult attacked by family dog; adult severely injured
Update from our friends at WVTM-13: http://www.wvtm13.com/article/grandfather-mauled-by-dog-while-saving-granddaughter-from-attack/15889506
Edited 1-24-18 6:24 p.m. Authorities originally told The Tribune that the adult was transported to Birmingham. He was...
Cullman Regional CEO shares positive outlook in yearly report
Cullman Regional CEO James Clements addresses the audience at this year’s State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN -...
GoFundMe page set up for injured Hanceville police officer
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville police officer Jason Hare remains in intensive care at UAB Hospital recovering from injuries he sustained Monday evening while in pursuit...
Mayor Jacobs meeting with President Trump today in Washington
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, second from left, seen here in June 2017 with, from left, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, Scott Stadthagen...
Evelyn Burrow Museum displays maps outlining history of Alabama
The Evelyn Burrow Museum’s Exhibit Hall in the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts currently boasts a collection of maps from as...
Arrest report: Jan. 23
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Baker, Johnie Dee, 64
third-degree criminal...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts holding Preview Day Jan. 27
Nick Watford is featured during a performance of the Wallace State Jazz Band at Preview Day 2016 for the Fine and Performing Arts program...
Pet of the Week: help Charley find his forever home
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Charley, the featured pet of the week.
“Sweet Charley is a neutered...
Welti Elementary honor roll
First nine weeks
All A's
Third Grade: Riggs Fulmer, Mattie Claire Keith, Katelyn O’Rear and Jordan Pierce
Fourth Grade: Alexia Harris and Morgan Bartlett
Fifth Grade: Noah Jennings,...
Rachel’s Challenge: Vinemont hosting anti-bullying event Wednesday night
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School is fighting bullying and violence head on. On Wednesday, the school will host an event, Rachel’s Challenge, and hopes...
Local churches, agencies hope to see homeless shelter for men in Cullman area
The Cullman area currently has no homeless shelters for men. A group of local churches and agencies is working to change that. / Image...
County authorizes call-out pay for hours worked during winter shutdown
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning, when, after approving the minutes of its emergency meeting called on Jan. 16, the commission...
Search continues for suspect who escaped custody in Hanceville
Justin McCoy Booth / Courtesy Hanceviile Police Department and Facebook
UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/25/escaped-hanceville-inmate-captured-jefferson-county
Updated 1-23-18 5:30 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Police Department is looking for Justin McCoy...
Arrest report: Jan. 22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bice, Jennifer Ryan, 45
grand jury-...
Obituary: Clifford “Cliff” Ray Puckett
Mr. Clifford "Cliff" Ray Puckett of Cullman passed away on January 16, 2018 at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 77. He...
City school board meeting notes- Jan. 22
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its monthly meeting on Monday in Tillman Hall on the Cullman High School campus. The board...
Dinner conversation: Harbison, Watson, Marchman and Gentry host town hall
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman speaks with a visitor at Monday night's town hall meeting in Trimble. / Nick Griffin
TRIMBLE - The Trimble Community...
Cullman Lions donate $25K to Cullman Caring for Kids
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel receives a check for $25,615.07 for the food bank, surrounded by fellow Lions who have assisted...
Cullman extends tax abatement for Royal Technologies; recognizes police achievements; plans new walking trails
Officer Zach Latham receives his five-year service pin from Councilman Andy Page. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At a busy meeting Monday evening, the Cullman...
Hanceville PD officer injured in pursuit of escaped suspect
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/23/search-continues-suspect-who-escaped-custody-hanceville
Updated 1-22-18 11:31 p.m.
The Hanceville Police Department has named the suspect in tonight's incident as Justin McCoy Booth, 24. He is 5'6", 135...
Arrest report: Jan. 19-21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 19-21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anders, Kevin Russell, 32
failure to...
Nosey is home
Nosey at The Elephant Sanctuary near Nashville / Photo courtesy The Elephant Sanctuary
LAWRENCE COUNTY - Patricia Bentley of the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association...
Hartselle’s Challie Johnson crowned 2018 Wallace State Homecoming Queen
Wallace State sophomore Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named the 2018 Homecoming Queen on Sunday.
HANCEVILLE – Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named...
Gas line fire erupts in Terri Pines; blaze now out
Photo courtesy of Brian Bradberry
CULLMAN - Crews from Cullman Fire Rescue on Sunday responded to a gas line on fire on Waterford Drive in...
Cullman Regional hosting National Wear Red Day Luncheon Feb. 2
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, 80...
91st annual Cullman County Spelling Bee set for Feb. 5
Pictured is the winner of the 2017 Cullman County Spelling Bee, Cullman Middle School's Jadon Li. This year's Bee will take place on Feb....
2018 DAR Good Citizens named
Outstanding students from area high schools were honored as DAR Good Citizens at a recent meeting of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters...
WATCH: Shedd, Harbison, Bussman talk state, local issues at annual Cullman luncheon; Bussman takes aim at Alabama State Department of Education
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman spent a good portion of his time speaking about education at Friday’s State of the State Community Luncheon. / Nick...
Berlin prepares to vote on incorporation
A map from May 2017 shows the proposed boundaries of an incorporated Berlin. Only residents living within the proposed town limits and registered to...
Trump administration removes more abortion protections; Ivey responds
Gov. Kay Ivey, seen here on Monday, Jan.15, 2018 in Montgomery, on Friday voiced her support of President Donald Trump's actions on abortion. /...
Cullman EMS hosting 3rd Annual 911 Chili Cook-Off Feb. 10
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting its third annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb.10, with all proceeds benefiting...
(URGENT) Pet of the Week: Bring Joy into your home
1-22-18: URGENT: Joy is in a hurry to find a home, so her adoption fee has been reduced to just $5!
CULLMAN - Donna...
Arrest report: Jan. 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anders, Shaun David, 27
possession of...
Cullman County unemployment rate dips to 2.8%
MONTGOMERY - December’s state unemployment numbers were released Friday morning, with Alabama maintaining November’s rate of 3.5 percent, a record low, and Cullman County’s...
CCBOE approves major repair project for Cold Springs HS; VHS InSPIRESS team recognized
Vinemont INSPIRESS team (L-R): teacher/sponsor Shannon Bridges, Baylee Jennings, Hillary Holcomb, Jamie Marotz, Abby Sikes, Derrick Ransom, Justin Hoffman, Braxton Thompson / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE...
Town hall meeting Jan. 22 in Trimble with Harbison, Gentry, Marchman
Corey Harbison, Matt Gentry and Garry Marchman / Tribune file photos
TRIMBLE - A week into the 2018 legislative session in Montgomery, Rep. Corey Harbison,...
Hanceville mayor clarifies City’s position on J.B. Pennington fire
Hanceville Fire Rescue was on scene, with its ladder truck, for three days in March 2017, helping to put out the fire at J.B....
Arrest report: Jan. 12-17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
possession of...
Local businesses undeterred by winter storm; Planet Fitness enjoys successful opening day
Despite the storm and numerous closings, Planet Fitness Manager Corey Lee, pictured here on Wednesday, still saw a successful opening day on Tuesday. /...
Obituary: Ruth Reichwein
Ruth Reichwein passed away on January 14, 2018 at the age of 80. Ruth was born in Cullman, AL on February 16,1937 to Albert...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 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”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
‘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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
‘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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
