Seasonal depression–Being neighborly could be the difference

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Although for most, the holidays bring many fun events and family time, for others, they can be reminders of loss and...

Arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman EMA welcomes Tim Sartin as new director

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CULLMAN, Al. - With the start of a new year comes a new chapter for the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency. With director Phyllis...

Cullman EMA announces new weather alert system ahead of inclement weather

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CULLMAN, Ala. - With the threat of inclement weather arriving in the latter half of the week, the Cullman County EMA is encouraging residents...

Damaging winds and flooding possible in approaching weather system

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CULLMAN, Ala. - All of north Alabama will see the threat of severe weather Wednesday night and Thursday morning as a cold front moves...

PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors down Falkville 59-55, advance to Christmas Tournament finals

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- After defeating Hatton in the opening round of the West Point Christmas Tournament Monday night, the Warriors faced Falkville Tuesday night with...

PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Hanceville falls to Gardendale 80-69

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were home at Lane Horton Gymnasium to host Gardendale Tuesday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, the...

Obituary: Jeffery “Jeff” Smith Davis

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Jeffery "Jeff" Smith Davis, age 74, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Jeffery was born September 5, 1947 in...

Obituary: Evelyn Louise Keese

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Memorial service for Evelyn Louise Keese, age 70, of Vinemont, will be announced at a later time.Mrs. Keese passed away on Friday, December 24,...

Obituary: Eugene “Shorty” Nail

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Eugene “Shorty” Nail, 86, died on December 23, 2021 at his home in Hanceville, Alabama. He was born at Hanceville, Alabama on July 12, 1935 to...

Arrests and incidents reported December 28, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman drive-in theater to return for a spring 2022 season

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Brandi and Seth Powell’s dream of owning a drive-in theater was finally realized this Christmas season. They had nine Christmas movies...

Cullman Christmas was quiet says local law enforcement

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office both agree this holiday season was a quieter one for crime and...

Arley community creates bank account for donations after restaurant fire

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ARLEY, Ala. – Arley-based restaurant Talley O’s caught fire December 21 around 11:00 p.m. There were no employees in the building at the time...

Local heritage group decorates Confederate graves

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Members of Cullman County’s Sons of Confederate Veterans Organization, Thomas Jefferson Denney Camp #1442, got together Saturday, Dec. 11 to...

PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors rally in 2nd half to top Hatton 62-49,...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament tipped off at West Point High School Monday afternoon and a pair of local...

Obituary: Gary Rushing

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Gary Rushing, age 70, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at North Alabama Medical Center, Florence. He was born February 14, 1951. Visitation will...

Obituary: Monika K. Fell

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Monika K. Fell, age 81, of Haleyville, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Fell was born on April 2, 1940 in...

Obituary: Bertha Lee Hall

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Bertha Lee Hall, 94, of Hanceville.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hall family. Mrs. Hall...

Arrests and incidents reported December 27, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Fire at Colony Exxon, pedestrian killed in relation

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COLONY, Ala. - Cullman County Hazmat and multiple fire departments responded to the Colony Exxon around 9:00 p.m. where a gas pump had caught...

Cullman Women Sing preparing for upcoming concert

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Local choir group Cullman Women Sing will be performing their first concert since the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The...

Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House listed in Top 7 Coolest Coffee Shops...

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CULLMAN, Al. - In a recent blog post from Best Things Alabama, Berkeley Bob's Coffee House was listed as one of the “Top 7 Coolest...

PREP BASKETBALL: Midseason records and local milestones update

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- We are almost two months into the 2021-2022 basketball season and a lot of local teams have gotten off to strong...

Obituary: Sandra M. Sandlin Luna

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A graveside service for Sandra M. Sandlin Luna, age 77, of Hanceville will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2021 at Garden...

Obituary: Betty Jean Hackney

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Funeral services for Betty Jean Hackney of Oneonta, AL will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 29 at Garden City Church of God. Reverends Chuck...

Obituary: Deborah Riddle Cox

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Deborah Riddle Cox, 66, of Houston, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born...

Obituary: Jesse James Jones

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Memorial service for Jesse James Jones, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Gerald Roy Swafford

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Memorial service for Gerald Roy Swafford, age 59, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: William “Ben” Bennett Campbell

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William "Ben" Bennett Campbell, age 72, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Cullman Regional. He was born November 24, 1949,...

Obituary: Evalene Hoskins Davis

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Evalene Hoskins Davis, age 84, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Cullman Regional. She was born December 21, 1937,...

365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Holiday Island Birthday Party

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“Let’s get away from sleigh bells. Let’s get away from snow. Let’s make a break this holiday, dear, I know the place to go. How’d ya...

Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1950

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From the files of 1950: Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Edwards are announcing the birth of a little daughter. Editor J.C. Norwood of The Cullman Tribune is...

She Reads: The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah...

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“When you read this book, you will make many assumptions.You will assume you are reading about a jealous ex-wife.You will assume she is obsessed...

Year-end reports: ‘Laughter, love and the pure presence of the Lord’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet had a moving experience in 2021, literally. Relocating to a new and larger facility and becoming a full-time operation,...

Pottery shop in Hartselle to offer Beginner Pottery Throwing Classes

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Keramos, a pottery shop in Hartselle, will be offering a Beginner Pottery Throwing Class on each Friday of the month, starting...

Obituary: Harold Charles Ashley

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Harold Charles Ashley, age 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Harold was born January 6, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama...

Vinemont Elementary to hold memorial cornhole tournament in January

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VINEMONT, Al. - Vinemont Elementary School will be holding a memorial cornhole tournament in memory of Christian Hart, a Vinemont student who passed away in...

Birthday Shoutout: Happy 90th birthday to Carrel Wesley Neal!

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune would like to wish Carrel Wesley Neal a happy birthday! Christmas Eve has always been important to Carrel,...

Farm Kids Club learning all about baking bread for January event

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Farm Kids Club is a North Alabama Agriplex program in which kids can learn vital agricultural and survival skills. The...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects varsity wins over Jasper

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BREMEN, Ala. – The Eagles and Lady Eagles returned home to Jesse George Gymnasium to host a pair of varsity matchups against Jasper Thursday...

Obituary: Estelle T. Black

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Funeral service for Estelle T. Black, 96, of Hanceville will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Arkadelphia First Baptist Church with...

Obituary: Robert L. Carpenter

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Funeral service for Robert L. Carpenter, 86, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church...

Arrests and incidents reported December 23, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Two robbery suspects arrested in Dodge City

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two females following a 911 call reporting a robbery Wednesday night.  On December 22, at approximately 6:50...

New Cullman drive-in theater debuts with classic Christmas films

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Throwback Outdoor Cinema is a new drive-in theater that opened in Cullman the first weekend in December. Brandi and Seth Powell,...

Godbee family fulfills father’s love of service through Mandate of Giving

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Tom Godbee, age 57, of Arley, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on September...

Dreher’s hosting Christmas Eve Bubbly Brunch and New Year’s Eve Party

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Dreher’s Cocktail Bar and Restaurant will be celebrating Christmas Eve with their new Christmas Eve Bubbly Brunch on Friday, Dec. 24....

Obituary: David Shannon Farley

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Memorial service is incomplete at this time for David Shannon Farley, 66, of Hanceville. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Farley passed...

Obituary: Betty Ann Brown

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Betty Ann Brown, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Betty was born July 29, 1938 in Cullman, Alabama.Betty...

Arrests and incidents reported December 22, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman Regional welcomes Family Care Physician John Morgan, MD to medical...

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Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional is pleased to welcome board-certified family care physician John Morgan, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Morgan...

Good Hope falls to Demopolis in Wallace State Christmas Classic

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders were back in action at Tom Drake Coliseum Wednesday afternoon as they took on the Demopolis Tigers in the...

City leaders answer questions, dispel rumors regarding Terri Pines acquisition

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council recently announced that the city would be taking over the grounds at Terri Pines, including its golf...

Two arrested on drug-related charges over the weekend following served warrants

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a residence on County Road 463 on Friday, December 19, to serve Felony warrants...

Helicon Volunteer Fire Department holds Ribbon Cutting for new ALS equipment

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ARLEY, Ala. - The Helicon Volunteer Fire Department recently received grant funding for new Advanced Life Saving (ALS) equipment. Chief Neil Feist and Assistant...

Berlin Town Council: clerk will be full-time, road improvements sought

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BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening marked the next step in the growth of the municipality by bringing Town Clerk...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders take county matchups over West Point

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to Good Hope for a pair of county matchups Tuesday night, but...

Obituary: Louis Patrick Whatley

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Louis Patrick Whatley was born December 17, 2021. Hours after coming into the world, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He is...

Obituaries: Shirley Jeanette Eubanks

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Funeral service for Shirley Jeanette Eubanks, 65, of Vinemont will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Attorney General Steve Marshall files lawsuit to block Biden vaccine and...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block the Biden administration’s Head Start mandate for program employees to vaccinate against COVID,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats down Demopolis 54-33; improve to 12-0

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats hit the floor at Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday afternoon to compete in this year’s Wallace State Christmas Classic...

Kenneth Gamble, first Wallace State CDL graduate to use wheelchair, earns...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Kenneth Gamble became the first graduate to utilize a wheelchair from Wallace State Community College’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program in...

West Point Council approves one-time pay adjustment for town clerk and...

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WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council had only a couple of items on their agenda for their Monday night meeting. The...

Arrests and incidents reported December 21, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps varsity matchups with Vinemont

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WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point hosted Vinemont in a pair of county games Monday night and both Warriors teams were able to pick...

Obituary: Ricky D. Lancaster

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Ricky D. Lancaster, 65, of Addison, passed away December 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 6, 1956 in Cullman, Alabama. Ricky is survived...

Obituary: Karen Leigh Jochum

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Mrs. Jochum was born on February 18, 1964 in Hampton, Virginia to James and Bonnie (Odell) Ray. She died at the age of 57...

Arrests and incidents reported December 20, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament holds Christmas Open House...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, home to Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, held its Christmas open house all...

The City of Cullman celebrates German roots with Christkindlmarkt Dec. 17-18

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman hosted its first German-themed Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) on Friday, sponsored by the Town of Cullman. The German theme is an...

She Reads: ‘Me Before You’ by Jojo Moyes

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There are some novels that we return to after a while; books that resume their places in our hearts as we turn their pages...

‘It’s given me a lot of joy’

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman native Taylor LeShea Allen started her business Crew Collective Co. in October 2021 after the loss of her baby boy...

365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Creating Joy Birthday Party

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“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” These words, spoken by U.S. First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, inspire all to create joy and cultivate optimism...

Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1920 and 1936:

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From the files of 1920: Apple pickers are busy now in the Mellon Orchards near Anniston. Three thousand trees on 35 acres are expected to...

Obituary: James Albert Owens

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Funeral service for James Albert Owens, age 74, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: William Bryce Ratliff (Updated)

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William Bryce Ratliff, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Bryce was born September 14, 1941 in Blountsville, Alabama.Bryce...

Obituary: Charles Lynn Hulsey

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Charles Lynn Hulsey, age 76, of Tuscaloosa passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Northport Medical Center. Services will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021,...

Obituary: Lucille Shamblee

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Funeral services for Lucille Shamblee, 85, of Cullman, will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with...

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview Aggies, Lady Aggies win county tournament titles

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VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament concluded with a pair of championship games at Vinemont High School Saturday afternoon...

Vinemont Elementary welcomes new holiday tradition—a Christmas Tree Trail!

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VINEMONT, Ala. - This Christmas season, Vinemont Elementary School (VES) has announced a new tradition. The brand-new holiday project, the VES Christmas Tree Trail,...

Pet of the Week: Enjoy the Christmas lights with Louie!

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Louie! According to Ruttkay, Louie is...

Over 800 seniors pack out Stonebridge Farms for annual Christmas party

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Senior Center held its Christmas party at Stonebridge Farms Friday for the first time in two years. The...

Devil Dawgs and Daystar Church bring 500 meals to Mayfield, Kentucky

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Devil Dawgs Concessions Inc. partnered with Daystar Church of Good Hope to bring 500 meals to tornado victims in Mayfield,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies earn county wins at Cold Springs

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BREMEN, Ala. – The Aggies and Lady Aggies of Fairview made the trip to Bremen for a pair of varsity matchups with Cold Springs...

Obituary: Sarah Madgie “Madge” Kretzschmar

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Funeral services for Sarah Madgie “Madge” Kretzschmar of Hanceville, Alabama were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 in the Hanceville Funeral Home...

Obituary: Donna Irene Unterseher

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A memorial service for Donna Irene Unterseher, 63, of Holly Pond will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church...

Obituary: Eugene Howell

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Funeral service for Eugene Howell, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Lois Mae Smith Overton

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Lois Mae Smith Overton of Double Springs, formerly of Jasper, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the age...

Arrests and incidents reported December 17, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Dental Arts wins Cullman Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce presented this month’s Small Business of the Month Award to Dental Arts. Dental Arts has sponsored events...

West Elementary students help spread love of reading with donation to...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary’s sixth graders on Thursday presented a donation to the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County.  Vice President...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s basketball maintains 10-1 record heading into break, Lady...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s men’s basketball team has wrapped up its December portion of the schedule and is off until Jan. 4, while the Lady...

Obituary: Thomas Eugene Davenport

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Thomas Eugene Davenport, age 64, of Muscle Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center. He was born November...

Obituary: Norma Jean Shaw

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Norma Jean Shaw, 65, of Arley, passed away December 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 24, 1956 in Macon, Georgia. Norma loved...

Obituary: Rev. Gregory William Story

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Rev. Gregory William Story, age 63, of Cullman, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Rev. Story was the district superintendent of the North Alabama District of...

Obituary: Linda (Nanny) Elrod

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Linda (Nanny) Elrod, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Linda was born November 22, 1951 in Cullman Alabama...

Obituary: Donnie Ray Moore

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Funeral services Donnie Ray Moore of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors best Lawrence County 66-47 in area opener

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors returned home to Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday night to open area play against Lawrence County...

New principal named at Holly Pond High School

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Janet Turner to be the new principal...