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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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 -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Crane Hill man ID’d as victim in Thursday night crash in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - A Crane Hill man was killed, and another person injured, Thursday night when a pick-up truck and 18-wheeler collided at what Hanceville...
Arrest report: Jan. 4
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Beasinger, Tonya Monk, 43
failure to...
Cullman Regional seeing almost 10x more flu cases than last year
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) last week issued an alert of increased influenza (flu) activity across the state, and Cullman...
Cullman man charged with murder in shooting death of stepfather
William Thomas Maddux / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Cullman man who allegedly shot and killed his stepfather before turning the gun on himself...
EXCLUSIVE FULL STORY: CHS officially names Gardendale’s Plunkett new head football coach
The Tribune got an exclusive meet-and-greet with new Cullman High School head football coach Matt Plunkett on Thursday, when he and his family took...
Altec donates $5K to benefit female welding students at Wallace State
Altec representatives Kelly Westin, left, and Chris Harned, present a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Altec to Wallace State Future Foundation’s Suzanne Harbin...
Stephanie Jowers honored with ‘Service Above Self’ Award
Pictured, left to right: Perry Shields, Maria Stanford, Stephanie Jowers and Jeb Williamson / Cullman Rotary Club
CULLMAN - The Cullman Rotary Club on Thursday...
1 dead, 1 injured in wreck at notoriously dangerous Hanceville intersection
HANCEVILLE - One person was killed and one injured Thursday night when a pick-up truck and 18-wheeler collided at what Hanceville residents say is...
Human trafficking: Local focus on national epidemic
At an awareness event in October, Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chair Kathy Wilson, right, displayed Tribune articles on the county’s first two...
2 Cullman-area students named to Judson College Dean’s List
Allie Smith, left and Katie Speer, right / Judson College
MARION – Two Cullman-area students were named to Judson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall...
Cullman GOP calls for Fairview CCBOE candidates
The Cullman County Republican Party is currently looking for Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) candidates from the Fairview district. Chris Carter, our incumbent...
Arrest report: Jan. 3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Garner, Toby Christian, 37
failure to...
Pet of the Week: Baby Hazel wants to grow up in her forever home
Hazel is a 7-week-old tri-color puppy. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay wants to let their Pet...
Troopers: 23 fatalities during holiday travel period
MONTGOMERY - Alabama State Troopers investigated 23 traffic deaths during the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday travel period, which was from 12:01 a.m....
City of Cullman: business licenses due now
CULLMAN - Cullman City business licenses are now due and payable. If you don’t already have your renewal forms you may download them by...
Obituary: Martha Ann Andrews
Graveside services for Mrs. Martha Ann Andrews, 75 of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at East Point Cumberland...
Obituary: James Ronald “Ronnie” Quick
Funeral services for James Ronald “Ronnie” Quick, 63, of Hanceville are 2 p.m. Friday, January 5 at Hanceville Funeral Home, with interment in Bethlehem...
Obituary: Ryan Holman
Ryan Holman, 38 of Ashridge, entered into rest at Lakeland Community Hospital on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. A full obituary and funeral arrangements will...
Obituary: Nancy Ann Carey
Nancy Ann Carey, age 72 of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born, July 23, 1945 in...
Obituary: James Sherrell Rhodes
Funeral service for James Sherrell Rhodes, 79, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Nancy Louise Townsend Haynes
Nancy Louise Townsend Haynes was born January 1, 1945 in Decatur, AL to Claude & Leona Francis Maddux Townsend. She passed away on January...
(Updated) Coroner ID’s woman killed in Wednesday night crash in Vinemont
Updated 1-4-18 at 9:57 a.m.
VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick,...
Obituary: Refford Eddy
Funeral service for Refford Eddy, 77, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Arrest report: Jan. 2
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aaron, Amos Moses, 31
first-degree receiving...
Alabama ‘mudpuppy’ now listed as endangered species
The Black Warrior waterdog, also known as the Alabama mudpuppy, is now listed as an endangered species. / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
ALABAMA -...
Upcoming development could begin new approach to downtown construction
Architect’s concept drawing of the front of the proposed Turner three-story business/loft apartment development / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of...
Fairview moves to appoint Edelman new councilman
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve the appointment of Steve Edelman as its new councilman. Edelman, who was...
Upcoming legislative session highlights
Cullman’s legislative delegation: Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman; Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; and Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle / Tribune file...
CCSO: shooting investigation reports turned over to DA
Logan Trammell / Facebook
CULLMAN - Findings of an investigation into a fatal Christmas Eve shooting have been turned over to the Cullman County District...
Mark Britton: in his own words
Coach Mark Britton, pictured here on Jan. 1, 2018, led the Cullman High School football program for 17 years. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The...
Missoula Children’s Theatre in Cullman; auditions Jan. 15
Image courtesy of Missoula Children’s Theatre
CULLMAN - Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will make its annual stop in Cullman this month. The group will be...
Arrest report: Dec. 29 – Jan. 1
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 29 - Jan. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anderson, Madilyn...
Separate fires destroy 2 homes on New Year’s Day
Image shows house fire near Bethsadia Monday afternoon. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Separate house fires destroyed two homes in Cullman County on New Year's...
Warming stations open in Cullman and Hanceville
Left to right: Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Cullman County VOAD Director Chris Hopper and Cullman Parks and Recreation...
Remembering 2017; anticipating 2018: part 2
Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Randall Shedd, Kerry Watson and Jerry Barlett / WSCC / Tribune file photos
CULLMAN COUNTY - In this installment of The Tribune’s...
New Year’s closings and sanitation schedules
Cullman County
Cullman County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 for New Year’s Day. County Sanitation will run its normal routes.
City of Cullman
City...
Cullman’s Tyler Nunnelly on being a Bearcat, heading to EKU
Tyler Nunnelley (61) has signed with Eastern Kentucky University. / Joe McElroy
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bearcats have developed a tradition for elite offensive linemen...
The Warrior: unmasked
Sam Roberts, the face behind The Warrior, covering the 2017 West Point Christmas Classic on Thursday, Dec. 28. / Nick Griffin
WEST POINT - It’s...
What’s on deck for upcoming legislative session
CULLMAN COUNTY - Before the 2018 legislative session kicks off in Montgomery on Jan. 9, The Tribune caught up with area Representatives Corey Harbison,...
Bill Smith Buick GMC donates $1.8K to Bosom Buddies
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation received a check for $1,833 from Bill Smith Buick GMC, Inc. Shown in the photo is Judy Grissom,...
CP&R’s Community Wellness Week set for Jan. 1-6; Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 6
Dameon Jackson reacts to the cold air as Christy Turner exits the pool after last year’s Polar Bear Plunge. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN -...
