Obituary: Gail Denise Sturgeon
Gail Denise Sturgeon, age 56, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. She was a caring mother and diligent house wife who worked selflessly to care for her family’s needs.
She is survived by her Husband of 35 years, Edward Dewayne Sturgeon. Daughter,...
Harpersville man arrested in fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclist
HARPERSVILLE, Ala. — A Harpersville man was arrested Monday, Nov. 13, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 19-year-old bicyclist in Cullman County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Ryan J. Jolly, 36, faces charges of manslaughter and leaving...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
November 9• harassment; person• theft of property-1st degree;...
CCBOE recognizes faculty, staff, former students
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting on Nov. 9, the Cullman County School Board recognized a handful of individuals for their service and dedication to Cullman County Schools.
E5 Exceptional Award recipients have to be nominated by a coworker or faculty or staff member for...
Remembering Danny McAfee
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local businessman Danny McAfee, of Cullman Cabinet & Supply Company, was laid to rest this month. McAfee was remembered as a community leader and visionary who championed Cullman’s growth and development.
McAfee held seats on numerous community boards, including the Cullman...
Dreams come true for Vinemont entrepreneurs
VINEMONT, Ala. - Thanks to a partnership with The Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center, known as “The E-Center,” three small business owners from South Vinemont have moved into their very own storefront.
A 10-foot pastel sign along U.S. Highway 31 denotes where the journey of a...
Car show raises over $5K for Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – A cloudy chill and slight morning drizzle were no match for Cullman’s car community Saturday, Nov. 11, as the 37th Annual Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show coaxed residents out of their warm homes to gaze at cars,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont Eagles, Lady Eagles collect wins over St. Bernard
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles hosted a pair of varsity matchups against St. Bernard Monday night and both Vinemont squads collected a pair of wins. Vinemont took the varsity girls’ game 67-29 and in the varsity boys’ contest, the Eagles...
Obituary: Thomas Eugene Pugh
A graveside service for Thomas Eugene Pugh, 70, of Bremen, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 at Dilworth Church of God Cemetery. Bobby Shedd will be officiating.
Mr. Pugh was born on April 3, 1953 in Cullman, Alabama. He passed away on Nov....
Obituary: Elisha Paul Crandall
A memorial service for Elisha Paul Crandall, 28, of Cullman, will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Crandall was born, Nov. 1, 1995 in Cullman, Alabama. He passed away at his residence on Nov. 11, 2023 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Martha Ann Bates Mazzara
Memorial service for Martha Ann Bates Mazzara, age 70, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Pastor James Fields officiating. Family will welcome friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
November 9• domestic violence; CR 162• harassment; CR 569• passing counterfeit object; Hwy. 278...
Obituary: Deborah Shree Roberts
Memorial service for Deborah Shree Roberts, age 68, of Bremen, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Roberts passed from this life on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. She was born Sep.16, 1955 to William F. Pickett and Barbara...
Obituary: Margaret Louise Smith
Margaret Louise Smith, age 88, died peacefully on Nov. 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospice Care in Edgewood, Kentucky, after a brief battle with pneumonia.
Margaret was born on Nov. 13, 1934 in Federal Point, Florida to Henry A. and Lucille A.M. Roberts. Margaret was...
Ivey awards nearly $17.5M for improvement projects; Cullman County to receive $500K
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17.5 million to provide improvements in 44 Alabama towns, cities and counties. The Community Development Block Grants (CDBGs) will enable local governments to pave or resurface roads, eliminate blight and drainage problems, improve water or...
Obituary: Ollie Carden Oden
Ollie Carden Oden of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Nov. 9, 2023. She was born March 15, 1933 in Hatchechubbee, Alabama, and was the only child of Aubree and Jeff Carden. The lean years of the Depression framed her way of thinking throughout her life,...
‘The Nutcracker’ to be performed at Wallace State Nov. 17-19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College's Allegro Dance Theatre will partner with Ballet South and the Cullman Community Young Singers to present the beloved classic, “The Nutcracker,” for three performances at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience...
Students compete in 2023 FCCLA County Sweet Potato Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, various county school students met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman for the FCCLA County Sweet Potato Cook-off. The event was sponsored by the Cullman Sweet Potato Growers Association, Cullman Farm-City, Pat Floyd, Doris...
Cullman County’s Ryleigh Jordan places in Alabama National Fair Youth Sheep Show
Alabama National Fair preserves decades of tradition
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Smells of fresh pine shavings and a buzz of excitement hung in the air around Teague Arena as youth showmen and their parents prepared for the 70th Alabama National Fair. Exhibitors from across the state...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman, Good Hope collect wins at Veterans Day Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats and the Good Hope Raiders were on the court at Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday to compete in this year’s Veteran's Day Classic and both local squads returned home with wins. Cullman won a close game over Plainview 51-46...
WSCC Dental Hygiene students showcase clinical research presentations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students in the Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene program recently showcased their clinical research presentations in the Bailey Center Auditorium. After months of preparation and research, the students were able to display their hard work to an audience of peers...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham.
Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle.
Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville, were in Cullman on Saturday.
Mrs. Conrad Howard and Miss Trichel Cordes spent Tuesday in Birmingham.
Doctor and Mrs. C.E. Herrin...
Arrowhead RV Park hosting Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 22
CRANE HILL, Ala. - This Thanksgiving season, one local business is giving back to the community in the way it feels is most needed. Arrowhead RV Park is collecting food items to distribute across the county to bless families in need for Thanksgiving.
Property and...
Stabbing incident shocks local community
Updated Nov. 12, 2023 at 4:20 p.m.:
UPDATE: Adam Clark, CPD public relations director, announced Sunday that Kyle Brett Christian, 39, has been arrested and charged with domestic violence-2nd degree in the stabbing incident on Dripping Springs on Saturday.
Clark stated that Krystal Dawn Cottingham, 34, is in stable...
Cullman Regional, Cullman Regional Foundation grant $250K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional and Cullman Regional Foundation each approved $125,000 grants to the Good Samaritan Health Clinic for a total contribution of $250,000. The one-time grant is in addition to Cullman Regional’s annual donation of more than $1.2 million in cash and...
STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles capture state championships; Edgeworth sets state record, wins 4th state title
DANVILLE, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Cross Country Championships were hosted at the Oakville Indian Mounds Saturday morning, and it was a great day to be a Cold Springs Eagle. Both the Eagles and Lady Eagles claimed 1-2A state championships and Eagle runners...
United Way names Stephanie Childers executive director
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its largest fundraiser of the year, Designer Bag Bingo, on Thursday evening, Nov. 9, 2023, the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced Stephanie Childers as its new executive director. Childers is currently serving as the UWCC’s resource development &...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison’s season ends with 32-20 loss to Pickens County
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Pickens County Tornadoes in the first round of the 1A state playoffs at A.G. Hicks Stadium and in what turned out to be a fairly evenly played game, the host team came away on the short end 32-20. ...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: John Carroll upends Fairview 22-14
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – It was a cold, rainy night inside Fairview’s Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night as the Aggies hosted the John Carroll Cavaliers in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs. It was the first-ever meeting between the two teams, and...
Veteran spotlight: Clarence Benefield
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire interviews. The Tribune will be publishing an interview every week for November.
Clarence Benefield
United States Air Force Reserve 1965-1968
Deployment: Vietnam
CGM: What do...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail thanks community for prayers and positivity
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – While Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting was short and sweet, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail utilized a packed council chamber to make a brief statement of gratitude to those in attendance and in the community of Hanceville at large concerning the support...
Teacher, National Guard member: West Elementary’s Fowlkes talks annual Veterans Day program
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary School’s fifth-grade class held its annual Veterans Day program Thursday, Nov. 9, welcoming local veterans to the school’s gymnasium. The school has been holding the event since the late 1980s. Since 2012, its been led by fifth-grade teacher Keenan...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek drops round 1 matchup at South Lamar 32-14
MILLPORT, Ala. – The Tigers of Meek traveled to Millport to face South Lamar Friday night and after taking an early lead, the Stallions rallied from behind to defeat the Tigers 32-14 and advance to round two.
The first score of the game came on...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont drops round 1 matchup at Sylvania 41-0
SYLVANIA, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to face the Rams in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs and got shutout 41-0.
Vinemont kept it close in the first quarter, trailing just 7-0 going into the second but the Rams scored on the first play of...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Arab falls to No. 5 Leeds in opening round 33-7
LEEDS, Ala. – The Arabian Knights traveled to take on No. 5 Leeds in the opening round of the 5A state playoffs Friday night, but the Greenwave was too much for the Knights to handle and Arab’s season came to an end with a...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman’s season ends with 49-6 loss at No. 2 Clay-Chalkville
CLAY, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats hit the road and traveled to the home of No. 2 Clay-Chalkville for the opening round of the 6A state playoffs Friday night and unfortunately for the black & gold, the Cougars were in control of the game...
Obituary: Christopher Bales
Graveside services for Christopher Bales, 49, of Bremen, AL. will be 11 Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at Johnson Grove Cemetery. Visitation for the public will be Sunday, Nov. 12 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Bales was born on Dec....
Obituary: Terry Wayne Bates
Funeral service for Terry Wayne Bates, age 68, of Cullman, will be Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family will welcome friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Interment will be held at Bowman’s Chapel cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv gives AMCC update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama residents have been patiently waiting and biding their time until the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) attempts to issue Integrated Facility Licenses for the third time. Throughout 2023, there have been two separate holds placed on awarding licensing in the...
Hanceville teen killed in hit-and-run crash; ALEA seeking information
Update: 11/13/23
The single-vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at 6:46 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, claimed the life of a Hanceville man.
According to ALEA, Dakota R. Lamons, 19, was fatally injured when the bicycle that he was operating was struck by a vehicle.
After...
Watwood named new principal of Hanceville Middle School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County School Board at its Nov. 9, 2023, meeting approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette's recommendation to hire Elizabeth Watwood as the next principal of Hanceville Middle School. Watwood replaces Dr. Kellie Tanner, who was recently named the school improvement/EL...
Baileyton decking the halls – well, Hwy. 69 – Nov. 27
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Town of Baileyton is set to deck the halls – well, the light poles lining Alabama Highway 69, in preparation for the upcoming holiday season on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.
Mayor Windell Calloway said plans have been put in place to...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: West Point falls in opening round at No. 2 Ramsay 50-0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The West Point Warriors traveled to Birmingham Thursday night to battle No. 2 Ramsay at Legion Field and the Rams were in control from the opening whistle. Ramsay built a 28-0 lead in the first quarter, stretched it to 50-0 by...
Obituary: Kevin Rutledge Parks
Graveside service for Kevin Rutledge Parks, age 61, of Birmingham, will be Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Parks passed from this life on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. He was...
Obituary: Ruby G. Everett
Ruby G. Everett, of Addison, passed away at Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at her residence.
She was born June 4, 1943 in Haleyville, Alabama to Ray and Myrtie Lane. Ruby enjoyed gardening and singing with her family.
Graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov. 10,...
Brad Meeks faces new drug charges, revocation of probation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Following a late October arrest for illegal possession of prescription steroid drugs, Bradford Meeks, 33, of Bremen, faces the possible revocation of his probation. Meeks was sentenced in 2020 to 10 years for criminally negligent homicide for the 2017 drunk driving...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
November 6• theft of property; CR 1059• assault; CR 222• domestic violence; Fairpark Ct.•...
City of Cullman breaks ground on OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center
CULLMAN, Ala. — The City of Cullman broke ground Thursday morning, Nov. 9, 2023, on the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center. The venue will be located adjacent to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center and opposite the Field of Miracles in southwest Cullman.
"This...
76th Annual National Veterans Day Parade: When and Where to Watch
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Organizers of the 76th Annual National Veterans Day Parade announced this week that this year’s parade — set to take place Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11 — will begin at 1 p.m. and will follow a slightly altered route than that...
Ivey issues statewide ‘No Burn Order’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a “No Burn Order” – prohibiting all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order is effective Nov. 9, 2023. at 8 a.m. CST.
“Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry...
Obituary: Helen Rose Johnson
Funeral service for Helen Rose Johnson, age 72, of Vinemont, will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Bro. Johnny Bennefield and Bro. Paul Rivers officiating. Family will welcome friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Interment...
Obituary: Olen Carter
Memorial service for Olen Carter, age 80, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with B.J. Shelton officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Carter passed from this life on Wednesday, Nov....
Obituary: John Paul Wilhite
John Paul Wilhite, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. John was born in Cullman, Alabama on Jan. 4, 1941 to Delbert and Louise Poole Wilhite.
He is preceded in death by his precious wife of 61 years: Betty Wilhite,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
November 7• harassing communications; person• theft of property-4th...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: 7 local teams preparing to kick off round 1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2023 AHSAA State football playoffs are here, and we have seven local teams preparing to compete in round one.
Addison vs. Pickens County (Class 1A)
The Addison Bulldogs split their first four games of the regular season, but then racked up six...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats open season with 85-50 win over Hayden, Lady Broncos earn OT win
CULLMAN, Ala. – Basketball has returned to Bearcat Arena for another season and Cullman opened up its season with a matchup against Hayden Tuesday night. The ‘Cats led by just one at the end of the opening period, but several scorers got hot as...
Multi-vehicle crash leaves 1 deceased; Vinemont man identified
UPDATE (9 pm): Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed the decedent as Nicholas Allen Joiner, 20, of Vinemont.
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CULLMAN, Ala. – One person was killed Tuesday evening just after 5 p.m. in a deadly crash at the intersection of Second Avenue Northwest (U.S. Highway 31...
Obituary: Julian Fields
Funeral services for Julian Fields will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Church in Colony, Alabama. Visitation for the public will be from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Church on Saturday. The interment will follow the service...
Obituary: Deborah Davis
Funeral services for Deborah Davis, 63, of Cullman will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Vinemont, Alabama. Visitation will be Wednesday November 8th from 6 p.m. until 8...
Obituary: James Cobb
Funeral services for James Cobb, 90, of Garden City, will be 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service on Friday from 12 p.m. until...
Obituary: Billy Ronald Holcomb
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Billy Ronald Holcomb, 72, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Holcomb passed from this life on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. He was born Dec. 7, 1950 to Juddy William Holcomb and Stella...
Obituary: Wyndell Douglas Williams
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Wyndell Douglas Williams, 74, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Williams passed from this life on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. He was born Aug. 13, 1949 to Robert Edward Williams and Orilla...
Obituary: Helen Rose Johnson
Funeral service for Helen Rose Johnson, age 72, of Vinemont, will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Bro. Johnny Bennefield officiating. Family will welcome friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery,...
Obituary: Alice Fay Dunn
Alice Fay Dunn, 82, of Cullman, AL passed away on Nov. 6, 2023. She was born on Sep. 24, 1941, in Winston County, AL, to the late Weldon and Fannie McGriff.
Alice was a talented seamstress who dedicated more than 40 years of her life...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
November 6• duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person;...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail indicted on charges of using office for personal gain
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail has been indicted by a Cullman County grand jury on 15 counts of using his office for personal gain, in violation of Alabama Code 36-25-5.
Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, while prudent due to ethical regulations, provided...
See ‘Little Satchmo’ at Wallace State Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second of five films in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College may pique your interest even if you aren’t a fan of jazz music.
Emmy Award-winning documentary “Little Satchmo” tells the story...
‘We’re going to make it home’: Cold Springs High cuts ribbon on new gymnasium
BREMEN, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day at Cold Springs High School. After nearly two years of working and waiting, Cold Springs High celebrated the opening of its new gymnasium with a ribbon cutting and the new facility was packed with students and...
‘We have a lot of great veterans to honor in Cullman County’
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration salutes local veterans
VINEMONT, Ala. – Skies were clear, a pale cerulean and perfect for flight on Saturday morning, Nov. 4, 2023, as hundreds filled the pavement at Cullman Regional Airport to honor, celebrate and recognize the more than 7,000...
Obituary: Cecil Amberson
A memorial service for Cecil Amberson, age 63, of Blountsville, will be held at a later date.
Mr. Amberson passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born Feb. 19, 1960, to Cecil Norvell and Betty Jean Amberson. Cecil was a...
Obituary: William Sandlin
Graveside services for William Sandlin, 82, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home on Thursday.
Mr. Sandlin was born July 16,...
Obituary: Ramona Arlene Chaney
Memorial service for Ramona Arlene Chaney, 66, of Cullman, will be Friday, Nov. 11, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Southwest Baptist Church in Hartselle, with Bro. Greg Burcham officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Ramona passed from this life on Wednesday, Oct....
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
November 2• domestic violence; CR 1650• trespassing; Hwy. 69 S• theft of property;...
WSCC Volleyball wins ACCC Championship, heading to national tournament
MOBILE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball won their 14th conference title in 15 seasons and their 24th overall in a hard-fought battle against Enterprise State Community College at the Alabama Community College Conference/National Junior College Gulf South District Tournament over the weekend...
Pumpkin painting to ring in the fall at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Students from grades 3-5 at East Elementary School celebrated the arrival of fall recently be decorating their own pumpkins, as part of a harvest-themed art project at the Cullman city elementary school.
The East Elementary PTO provided pumpkins, and students had the...
St. Bernard Prep students unite in spiritual display with Living Balloon Rosary
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a heartfelt demonstration of unity and faith, students at St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in a unique and inspiring event, the Living Balloon Rosary. Led by Sr. Therese Lopez, director of Campus Ministry, the school community gathered to form...
ADCNR: Celebration of bats continues at Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Bats are ubiquitous during the Halloween season, but these creatures deserve celebration year-round for their contribution to our sustainable food production. By eating insects by the billions, bats save U.S. agriculture as much as $3.7 billion per year in pest control....
St. Bernard hosting exclusive Kansas City Barbeque Society Judging/Table Judging Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attention, barbecue connoisseurs and holiday shoppers! St. Bernard Preparatory School is thrilled to announce that it will be the ultimate destination for barbecue expertise as it hosts a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Judging Class and Table Judging Class at the...
Obituary: Doris Harris
Funeral Service for Doris Harris, age 85, of Hartselle, will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Graves officiating; burial at Bethsadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday,...
Obituary: William Melvin ‘Bill’ Butler
Mr. William Melvin ‘Bill’ Butler, age 80, of Fairview, passed away on Nov. 4, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mr. Butler was born Sep. 3, 1943, in Cullman County to William Hearchel and Ruth Smith Butler. He was married to his beloved wife...
Obituary: Harry Bridges
A graveside service for Harry Bridges, 73, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville.
Mr. Bridges was born on April 1, 1950 in Leeds, Alabama. He passed away on Nov. 2, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center...
Preparing pets for freezing temps: Indoors and outdoors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer feels like it was gone in the blink of an eye and Cullman locals woke up this week to frigid temps and frosty air. Residents are breaking out heavy coats and winter shoes, swapping tank tops for hoodies and Crocs...
CHS seniors have Zoom meeting with Congressman Aderholt
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors at Cullman High School met with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
Aderholt’s office issued the following statement:
“Mr. Lawayne Morton’s senior U.S. Government class at Cullman High School took a lot of interest in the three week...
Gold Rush Jewelers opens in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local, family owned business known for its elegant jewelry and watches, Gold Rush Jewelers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently at its new location.
The jewelry store has been in business since 1982 and is owned by Cullman’s Dwight and Ann...
Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1920
From the files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers Club rooms on Friday night.
Mrs. A. Dreher will entertain at the Symphony Club on November 23rd.
Claud Griffin spent the first...
Obituary: Jo Ann McMillan
Funeral service for Jo Ann McMillan, age 94, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Walter Cash and Robert Lancaster officiating; burial at Fairview Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until...
Obituary: Danny Elwin McAfee
Danny Elwin McAfee was born Oct. 6, 1948 in Cullman, Alabama. He passed away suddenly on Oct. 30, 2023 in Bron, France while vacationing with his wife, Deborah, and close friends.
Visitation for Danny will be on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 2...
Well Water Quality Workshop set for Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System – Private Well Program is offering a free workshop through the Cullman County and Blount County Extension Offices on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Hanceville Civic Center. The Well Water Quality Workshop will...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Randolph in regular season finale 41-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After dropping their region finale to Russellville last Friday night, the Fairview Aggies bounced back in their regular season finale at home against Randolph Friday night. It might have been cold at Dafford Smith Stadium, but Fairview's running game sure wasn't, and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison caps regular season with 44-6 win over Shoals Christian
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flame for their last regular season and region game. With both teams already securing a playoff spot, this game was strictly for seeding. An Addison win would guarantee them second place in the region and give them the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to top Holly Pond 40-24
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home Friday night to wrap up the regular season against the rival Holly Pond Broncos and it took a pair of late scores for the Eagles to pull away for good and defeat the Broncos on...
St. Bernard Prep Shadow Day: Discover life as a Saint!
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard is inviting interested students to experience a day in the life of a Saint through our Shadow Day program! Admissions Director Meg Glover encourages families to participate in a Shadow Day to see if St. Bernard is for them.
“It's...
WSCC hosting ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ featuring Concert Band, Jazz Band Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Concert Band and Jazz Band will perform their “Salute to United States Veterans” on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Admission...
Chef Tillman
Local student-turned-chef hosting fundraiser for Flourish
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tillman Oldacre, or as his online following might know him, Chef Tillman, is a student at West Elementary who plans on making this holiday season a bit sweeter for clients of Flourish of Cullman. Selling his...
19th annual WSCC Student Investment Luncheon raises over $373K
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As Wallace State Community College (WSCC) transitions into planning for spring semester, the highly anticipated event of the fall season went off without a hitch on Thursday morning, Nov. 2, 2023. The 19th annual Student Investment Luncheon saw hundreds of donors...
Veteran spotlight: Ronald ‘Ron’ Creech
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire interviews. The Tribune will be publishing an interview every week in November.
Ronald ‘Ron’ Creech
United States Army, Reserve 1978-1988, active duty 1988-1992
Deployments:...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers drop regular season finale to Oakman 69-26
ARLEY, Ala. – After collecting a road win over Cherokee last week,Meek returned home to Tiger Stadium Friday night to host its regular season finale against Oakman. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Wildcats put together one of their best performances of the season...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville finishes season with 41-26 win at East Lawrence
TRINITY, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs capped off the 2023 season with a road matchup at East Lawrence Friday night and with the help of some turnovers on defense and several explosive plays from the offense, the Bulldogs were able to cap the year...
Obituary: Mary Joyce Hampton Watts
Mary Joyce Hampton Watts, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at her residence. She was born Nov. 6, 1957, to Afton Thomas Hampton and Vera Lillie Hampton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Camellia Hampton; and brother,...
Obituary: Nedra Joyce Blackwood Smith
Graveside service for Nedra Joyce Blackwood Smith, 81, of Cullman, will be Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Memorial Gardens, with Bro. Craig Johnson officiating.
The family is asking in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to the American Cancer Society.
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