Purple Day and Ellie Mae’s triumph over epilepsy
CULLMAN, Ala. - On March 26, Purple Day, Ellie Mae Long dawns her purple clothes as a testament to her resilience, hope and triumph over the long battle against epilepsy. Her journey from constant seizures to being seizure free is a beacon of hope...
St. Bernard Abbey, Sacred Heart Church celebrating Holy Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday. The solemnity of the time is visible in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey and Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman. Crucifixes and images of saints are...
Obituary: Johnnie Jwin Lindsey
A graveside service for Johnnie Jwin Lindsey Jr., 55, of Hayden, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 28th at Good Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Lindsey was born on January 19, 1971 in Guntersville, Alabama to the late Johnnie Jwin Lindsey Sr. and Lorene (Dye) Beasley. He...
Lions advance to 2nd round of NJCAA Tournament
HANCEVILLE, AL — A hot second half by the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team put the Lions in the winners’ bracket after their first-round matchup Sunday, March 24, against No. 12 Lee College at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division...
PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs earns 4-3 win at Holly Pond, Monday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Holly Pond for a spring break matchup Monday afternoon and after falling behind in the bottom of the sixth, the Eagles scored a pair of runs in the top of the seventh to pick...
Obituary: Nelda Sue McClendon
Funeral services for Nelda Sue McClendon, 82, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Randall Waldrep will be officiating services. Visitation for the public will...
Obituary: Bobby Gene Meherg
Funeral Service for Bobby Gene Meherg, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Fairview with Dr. David Chambers officiating; burial at First Baptist Church of Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12...
Obituary: Ernest W. White
Funeral service for Ernest William White, age 90, of Cullman, AL, is Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ben White officiating. Family will welcome friends for visitation on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 6 p.m. until...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 21
harassment; violation of elder abuse; CR 569
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; tampering...
Gusty winds ahead of line of storms today into Tuesday
CLANTON, Ala. - Non-thunderstorm winds at 130 pm were sustained at 15-25 mph with gusts mainly 20-30 mph.
Winds will continue to slowly increase through the evening, sustained from 15-30 mph and gusts from 30-45 mph, possibly as high as 50 mph in the higher...
Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games off and running
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games opened March 1 at ALAGAMES.com and has been growing steadily. Soccer, baseball and first-year-sport Powerlifting have been leading the way as teams and individuals announce their intentions to go for gold in 20-plus sports...
Pro Day: Former Tigers show out for NFL scouts in last workout at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – In 2019, Jaylin Simpson, Nehemiah Pritchett and Zion Puckett arrived at Auburn together. Three years later, D.J. James joined them as a transfer from Oregon. On Friday, the defensive back quartet worked out on the Plains for the last time together...
CCBOE recognizes sports teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education recognized two of its athletic teams. Good Hope High School’s Girls’ Basketball team and Cold Springs High School’s Cross Country team; both of which had impressive seasons.
The GHHS Girls’ Basketball team...
Obituary: Karen Gay
Funeral service for Karen Gay, age 51, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; with Samuel Tucker and Morris Helton officiating; burial at Flint Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 3...
Wallace State welcomes new members into English and Math Honor Societies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College chapters of Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies recently inducted new members.
Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) is the National English Honor Society for two-year colleges. Wallace State’s Theta Delta Chapter was established in 2007....
Vinemont High’s inaugural STEAM Job Fair a resounding success
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School's gymnasium was a hive of activity and curiosity on March 20 as the school hosted its inaugural STEAM Job Fair. From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., students from middle and high school levels engaged in conversations with business leaders and...
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...
CCPS kindergarteners ‘get down on the farm’
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) kindergartners were invited and encouraged to “get down and dirty at the farm” on their spring field trips last week. Students learned the basics of agriculture and raising livestock by visiting Somerville’s Gullion Farms, a working...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
North Walter News
Mr. and Mrs. Leak Hosey, of Akron, Ohio, were the Wednesday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earnesteen Gable.
Mrs. Johnnie Guthrie spent Saturday afternoon here.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Ratliff spent a few days last week in Birmingham.
Mount...
WSCC Men’s Basketball to take on Lee College in first game at NJCAA tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team are making their way to Hutchinson, Kansas, to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division I Basketball Tournament.
The Lions are ranked as the No. 21 seed in the tournament and drew No....
‘We Care – Ride for Suicide Prevention,’ a community ride for suicide awareness
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On March 30, the "We Care - Ride for Suicide Prevention," motorcycle event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and supporting those affected by it, will take place at Redline Leather & Cycle Workz, located at 222 Arkadelphia Road NE in...
North AlabamaWorks partners with Cullman school systems for Modern Manufacturing program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The modern manufacturing industry has been on an upward trend in the past decade; new automakers such as Honda, Hyundai and Toyota have all joined the Alabama automotive manufacturing industry. North AlabamaWorks has been tracking those trending numbers and has decided...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recent arrests include:
March 14
Deputies and investigators served a search warrant at a residence in Crane Hill on March 14.
Gary Lee Hardin, 49, of Crane Hill, and Tammy Rena Moore, 37, of Cullman, were located inside the...
County Road 222 repairs to begin March 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, approved the allocation of over $760,000 for repairs along County Road 222. In January, a large sinkhole was found under the road after a portion gave way and revealed...
Cold Springs FCCLA brings home gold, is heading to Nationals
BREMEN, Ala. - From March 7-8, 2024, 10 students and their adviser from Cold Springs High School attended the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) State Leadership Conference in Montgomery. More than 1,200 FCCLA students from all over the state met and...
SMORT holds annual training exercise in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama State Mortuary Operations Response Team (SMORT) held its annual training exercise at the Cullman County Fairgrounds beginning March 20.
Cullman County EMA Specialist/Public Information Officer Brent McDonald said SMORT, organized under Alabama Department of Public Health and the Emergency Management...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 20
assault-2nd degree; person; Hwy. 278 E
March 21
leaving the...
WSCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inducts new members, is recognized as REACH chapter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 80 Wallace State Community College students were recently inducted in the college’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society.
Membership in PTK is extended by invitation only. For a student to be eligible, they must...
Pet of the week: Meet Sadie Rose
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sadie Rose is searching high and low for her forever family to bring her into their homes and hearts. Her mild disposition and gentle demeanor give her the perfect temperament for a companion or therapeutic friend for an individual with specialized...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to No. 1 Springville 7-1, Thursday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors returned home Thursday afternoon to take on top-ranked Springville. Thursday is World Down Syndrome Awareness Day and before the game got underway, Copper Floyd, Grant Persall and Benny White each threw out the honorary first...
Obituary: Anthony Shawn Murphree
Funeral service for Anthony Shawn Murphree, age 52, of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at with Rev. Tim Dubberly officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Thomas Orman “Tom” Chambers
Thomas Orman “Tom” Chambers, age 79, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his residence surrounded by loving family. He was the oldest son of the late William Orman and Eunice Jeanette (Mullins) Chambers born on Nov. 28, 1944. He is...
Obituary: Terry Grimmett
A celebration of life service for Terry Grimmett, 60, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Grimmett was born on April 13, 1963 to the late Clellan Grimmett and Shirley Copeland. He passed away on...
Obituary: Lonnie Gable Jr.
Lonnie Gable Jr., age 87 passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Lonnie was born Thursday, Aug 27, 1936 in Cullman, Alabama to the late Lonnie and Ethel Freeman Gable.
Lonnie enjoyed bowling, fishing, rabbit hunting and later going to the Y to workout. Bro....
Arrests and Incidents reported March 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 18
theft of property; CR 1755
trespassing; Super Saver Rd.
March 19
assault; New Hope Rd.
burglary; Hwy. 69...
TheraPlay hosting sensory-friendly Easter event
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym is hosting a unique Easter celebration tailored to meet the needs of individuals with varying abilities and sensory sensitivities. Scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., this sensory-friendly Easter event will take place at the Field...
Cullman County Public Library adding 3 new programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System has a robust calendar of events that are held weekly for the community. Its itinerary is about to get a little more packed as it adds three new programs.
One new program...
Commission proclaims April Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month; discusses CR 222 plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting held Tuesday, March 19, the Cullman County Commission declared the month of April Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month throughout Cullman County. Cullman County Administrator John Bullard read the declaration that praised local nonprofit Cullman Caring for...
Cullman City Council honors Don Hewitt for Zoning Board service
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, March 18, took time to honor retiring Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals member Don Hewitt for his 15 years of service to the City.
Mayor Woody Jacobs presented Hewitt a certificate of commendation, sharing...
Local family, devastated by fire, praises God, community
VINEMONT, Ala. - Thursday night, March 14, was like any other night for Vinemont residents Jessica Turner and David Methvin – tucking three of their four children and two great-nieces into bed, saying their prayers and giving them a kiss on the forehead before...
CCPS students ‘take flight’ in STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - First graders at Cullman City Primary School had a chance to create and fly their own mini airplanes as part of a recent Science, Technology and Math (STEM) project. To celebrate the recent Read Across America Week, all first graders at...
Obituary: Lollie Jean McKinney
Lollie Jean McKinney, a resident of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on March 19, 2024, at the age of 91. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Church of Christ and an active participant of the Red Hat Society. Lollie and her family enjoyed...
Obituary: Earnest John Walling
Earnest John Walling, age 95, passed from this life on March 19, 2024. He was born and raised in Pikeville, Tennessee and resided in Hanceville, AL. Mr. Walling was born to Alfred John Walling and Audie Byrd Walling on July 18, 1928.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Douglas E. Bates
Funeral service for Douglas E. Bates, age 81, of Cullman, AL, is Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, with Bro. Blake Coots officiating the funeral service and Bro. Charles Sparks officiating the graveside service.
Family will welcome friends from...
Obituary: Mrs. Rita S. Williams
A memorial service for Rita Smith Williams will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hopewell Cemetery.
Mrs. Rita S. Williams, 78, of Wrightsville, passed away Monday, Jan 29, 2024, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Ms. Williams was born February 10, 1945, in Corydon,...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 19
theft of property-2nd degree; Lowe’s; retail; miscellaneous; Cherokee...
Cullman County’s Harrison, Hudson awarded PBCI scholarships
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rex Harrison of Holly Pond and Etta Hudson of Logan were each awarded a scholarship by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) for their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry on Sunday, March 17, at a ceremony held in coordination with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo.
The PBCI has a proud history of supporting...
Op-Ed: Bones and Barrels is a vibe – you should run this race
Bones and Barrels is one of the most underrated trail races you will find. Zombie Trail Races, a local running company, hosts seven of these races annually. The Bones and Barrels Endurance Beer Mile 5K took place at Palomino RV Resort in Cullman on March...
PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond splits doubleheader with West End, Tuesday scoring recap
Holly Pond 10 - West End 9 (Baseball) (Game One)
West End struck first in its opening at-bats as an RBI groundout and an RBI single gave them the early 2-0 lead. Holly Pond answered right back in their half. Sawyer Olinger reached on an...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats rally to topple Lawrence County 10-9
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals Monday night, the Bearcats were back on the field Tuesday for a matchup against a strong Lawrence County team. The Red Devils put five runs on the board in the first inning and made it a 6-0...
Obituary: Mary Jane Ashwander
Funeral services for Mary Jane Ashwander, 80, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 16
domestic violence-3rd degree - harassment; person; Pine Cir...
Baileyton man charged with impersonating a peace officer
Updated March 19, 2024, at 8:24 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Baileyton man has been charged with impersonating a peace officer.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call of an unmarked vehicle flashing blue lights and attempting to stop someone...
CDC to hold Family Expo April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is reaching out to the community and hoping for an outpouring of love and support for its students. The school’s parent teacher organization (PTO) is rallying together and throwing the school’s biggest bash, the...
Hanceville Irish Festival draws crowd
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Irish Festival took place on Saturday, March 16, drawing a crowd to historic downtown Hanceville to enjoy live music, food and goods, services and specialties from vendors.
Festival organizer and member of Friends of the Festival, Nolan Bradford has said,...
LIST: Cullman eggstravaganzas!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking for a place to participate in a local Easter egg hunt? Look no further! The Cullman Tribune has a list of fantastic events happening near you. Celebrate by grabbing your Easter baskets and joining one of the many fun Easter...
United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil brings in more than $7K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held one of its annual fundraisers on Friday, March 15, at Goat Island Brewing. The United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil was hosted by UWCC’s Young Professionals (YP) Board.
YP members attended to guests during...
PREP SOFTBALL: Big 5th inning propels West Point to 15-4 win over Fairview, Monday scoring recap
West Point 15 - Fairview 4 (Softball)
West Point got on the scoreboard in their opening at-bats. Three walks loaded the bases for Katie Beth Yovino. She ended up drawing one of her own to give the Lady Warriors a 1-0 lead. West Point added...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s Benefield tosses no-hitter in 11-0 win at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Hanceville for a matchup against its county rivals Monday night and Molly Benefield led the way for the Lady Raiders, allowing zero hits and striking out six batters to help secure an 11-0...
Obituary: Wade Smith
Visitation for Wade Smith, age 61, of Cullman, will be from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Smith passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at UAB...
Obituary: Rex Allen Morton
Rex Allen Morton, age 67, of Cullman, AL passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born Monday, July 16, 1956, to Felton Morton and Lillian Morton.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death...
Obituary: Debbie Lynette Chambers
Debbie Lynette Chambers, of Holly Pond, Alabama, ran into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 16, 2024, at the age of 53. Lynette was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Aug. 31, 1970, to Andrew Lemual and Delby Jean Paige Chambers.
Lynette...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 14
stalking; impersonating law enforcement officer; resisting arrest; CR 728
domestic violence; criminal mischief; CR 1225
theft...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix
AUBURN, Ala. – In a turbulent profession where turnover is the norm, Derrick Nix’s 16-year coaching stint at Ole Miss was the exception.
Through four head coaches, including Auburn’s Hugh Freeze, Nix rolled with Rebels from 2008-23.
That changed in January, when Freeze and Nix reunited on...
Spring Showcase draws hundreds of high school students to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Over 1,100 10th-grade students descended on the campus of Wallace State Community College for the annual Spring Showcase this week. The event gave sophomores from eight area high schools the opportunity to explore the various Liberal Arts, Applied Technology, Health and...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Land Remembered’ by Patrick D. Smith
“A Land Remembered” was the March selection for my book club. This novel is historical fiction of Florida from 1858 until 1960s. It was published in 1984. I did not think this could possibly be a choice for a book review in 2024. But “A Land Remembered” was winner of the...
Auburn research examines feasibility of hydroponic strawberry production
AUBURN, Ala. – Fresh Alabama strawberries in November, December, January and February?
It’s not as far-fetched as it may sound. In fact, research taking place at the Auburn University Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) is showing great promise in growing strawberries in alternative production systems,...
Obituary: Toni Parson
A celebration of life service for Toni Parson will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Joel Stewart will be officiating the service.
Ms. Parson was born on June 10, 1988 and passed away at the age of 35 on...
ALDOT to repair approaches to 2 bridges over I-65 in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - ALDOT will repair the approaches to two bridges carrying local roads over Interstate 65 in Morgan County in the coming weeks. Motorists should expect around-the-clock closures of the Parker Road and Bethel Road bridges and approaches for about three days...
Hanceville City Council discusses events; community pool set to reopen for summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council convened for its bimonthly meeting on Thursday, March 14. Key highlights of the meeting included planning for three significant upcoming events: the Hanceville Irish Festival, a free landfill pick-up week and the City of Hanceville yard sale...
Chamber hosts tourism panel
CULLMAN, Ala.- The All Steak’s banquet room was bustling with excitement on Friday afternoon as the Cullman County Tourism Bureau held a tourism panel for the members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s monthly community luncheon.
The event was sponsored by...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
New Harmony News
Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives in Gadsden.
Mrs. Delia Noles and children, of Jasper, spent a few days last week with Uncle Scab Noles and other...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview sweeps doubleheader with Dora, Douglas; Saturday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field hosting a doubleheader Saturday and they improved to 12-3 on the season with wins over Dora and Douglas.
Fairview 10 - Dora 0 (Baseball)
After a scoreless first inning, the Fairview Aggies got...
Obituary: Steve A. Bradley
A graveside service for Steve A. Bradley of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2024 at Garden City Cemetery.
Mr. Bradley was born on Oct. 27, 1942 to the late Hillard and Edna (Graves) Bradley in Cullman County, Alabama. He passed away at...
Obituary: Billy Leon Pierce
Billy Leon Pierce, age 92, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.
A visitation for Billy will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 7037 SR - 212, Covington, GA 30016.
A celebration of...
East, West students enjoy Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) of East and West Elementary Schools spent a chunk of their time over the past month planning, preparing for and executing their biggest collaborative effort to date. The first Bearcat Glow Bash was held at Cullman Middle...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats drop doubleheader with Mountain Brook
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-0 win at Homewood earlier this week, the Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Saturday to host a doubleheader against Mountain Brook. Cullman dropped a tight opening game 6-5 and the Spartans took game two over...
Allen testifies before United States Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen testified before and answered the questions of members the United States Senate on the topic of election administration and integrity on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.Sen. Katie Britt-R, Alabama, introduced Allen to the committee.“I was honored to...
Jacobs proclaims Brain Awareness Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the week of March 11-17, 2024, Brain Awareness Week in the city of Cullman to help expand interest in the brain, brain research and brain-related disorders. During this week, the Pilot Club of Cullman joins...
Vinemont talks planning commission, board of adjustments, murals, events
VINEMONT, Ala- At its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, the Vinemont Town Council continued talks of creating a planning commission and board of adjustments.
The subjects were tabled once again, amid the lack of interested residents who would be required for the two groups. Each...
Suspect in Tuesday’s high-speed chase arrested, identified
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was involved in an incident that started at Parkside School Tuesday, March 12, and became a high-speed pursuit that ended in Morgan County a short time later.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said the incident started at Parkside...
Obituary: Robert Fulton Cobb
Robert Fulton Cobb, a cherished soul known affectionately as Robert, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, in Paris, TX. Born in Cullman, AL, on May 12, 1942, to loving parents Fulton Woodrow and Zula (Ellinburg) Cobb, Robert grew up to be a man...
Cullman Regional Airport receives $4.1M grant for apron reconstruction
Updated March 15, 2024, at 5:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional Airport has received a congressional allocated grant in the amount of $4,177,000 for apron reconstruction. This funding is through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Grants-in-Aid for Airports program which was included in the...
Obituary: Jacob W. Knight Jr.
Jacob W. Knight Jr., age 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Jacob Knight: A Life of Passion and Purpose
Jacob Knight, a native of Hanceville, Alabama, was a standout athlete from a young age. His prowess on the football field earned...
Obituary: Steve Witcher
Funeral service for Steve Witcher, age 74, of Cullman, AL, is Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Brian Witcher officiating. Family will welcome friends from 1 p.m. until 3 pm. Interment will follow at Berlin Cemetery (Mt. Carmel).
Cullman...
Obituary: Richard Clay Noblett Jr.
Richard Clay Noblett Jr., age 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Richard was born in Cullman, Alabama on Aug. 23, 1942 to Richard Clay Noblett Sr. and Evelyn Schneider Noblett.
Richard graduated from Cullman High School in 1960. He graduated...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
March 14• forgery – 3rd degree; person; forged check;• forgery; person; forged document;• unlawful breaking...
St. Paul’s adding 7th grade class this fall
CULLMAN, Ala, - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will add a new seventh-grade class beginning in fall 2024.
According to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School website, “Our mission at St. Paul’s Lutheran School is twofold: cultivating the mind and nourishing the soul. The liberal arts cultivate...
ALDOT: Alabama law focuses on distracted driving
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.
In 2022, almost 7% of all motor vehicle-related fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to...
Wallace State’s Williams, Winfrey, Grant earn ACCC postseason awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College basketball players Jimmie Williams, Jaden Winfrey and Emariah Grant were each recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) with postseason awards announced this week for Division I. Postseason awards are voted on by ACCC coaches.
Williams, a...
Pet of the week: Meet Frosty Blue
CULLMAN, Ala. - Frosty Blue isn’t usually associated with sunshine, dandelions and long walks in the park, but The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is changing that association.
Frosty Blue is a warm and gentle combination of lab and hound; she feels the best...
Business spotlight: Alabama Distillery Co.
Updated March 15, 2024, at 7:16 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Stash House in Good Hope is a bustling food joint with live music and a kicked-back feel. Owner Patrick “Kat Daddy” Watson talked about his newest on-site endeavor, the Alabama Distillery Co., now...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville falls to J.B. Pennington 11-9, Thursday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of wins against Fultondale on Tuesday, the Hanceville Bulldogs looked to continue that momentum on Thursday afternoon against J.B. Pennington. However, a late rally from the Tigers in the seventh inning proved to be the difference in...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview pulls away to top Falkville 15-5
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After handling Cleveland on the road 10-3 Monday, Fairview was back at home at Mark Moore Field Thursday night for a matchup against Falkville. The Blue Devils struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the first but the...
Cullman nominated for ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ in annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. The annual awards recognize that “Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to these 20 small towns, nominated by an expert panel...
Obituary: Wendy Lee Brewster
Wendy Lee Brewster, age 74, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Tuesday, April 5, 1949, to Herman Brewster and Marion Haddaway.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Keith Tucker.
Survivors...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 11• burglary; SCHOOL HOUSE RD.• criminal mischief; CR 1657• interference with public safety...
Small fire at Rusken Packaging
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded with two engines to a fire call around 10:55p.m. on Tuesday night, March 12.
Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief EMS and 911 Communications Danny Cain said there was a small fire at Rusken Packaging at 64 Walnut...
Cullman County 4-H holding signups for Cullman Chicken Project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County 4-H is holding signups for its Cullman Chicken Project, an initiative designed to engage youth in the hands-on experience of raising chickens. Open to all youngsters ages 9-18 in the community, this project offers a unique blend of agricultural...
CCSO to host 1-day Citizens’ Academy April 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host the next class of its popular Citizen’s Academy on April 6, with firearm training on April 13.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said one of his visions when he took office in January 2015 was to...
