Obituary: Harry Elzy Bivins

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Funeral services for Harry Elzy Bivins, 70, of Cullman will be at noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Mt. Olive Church with Bobby Bentley...

Vinemont honors late J.D. Marcum

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SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council honored the late J.D Marcum Tuesday evening. Marcum, who served as a council member and...

PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope races past Hanceville 76-38 to advance to...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Area tournament action resumed across the state Tuesday night and a pair of local squads clashed in this year’s Class...

Walmart announces list of stores where eligible Alabamians can get COVID-19...

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Feb. 12, 2021, according...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

As vaccine rollout continues, locals talk 2nd dose

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Frontline health care workers and nursing home residents were among the first group (Phase 1a) eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine....

PREP SOFTBALL: Young Lady Bulldogs ready to hit the field in...

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ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Head Coach Lana Hines is hopeful that the 2021 season will be better than the 2020 season that was cut...

Good Hope talks unnamed CR 222 development

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council agreed Monday night to draft a resolution to be voted on at its next meeting...

Cullman council: Traffic signal coming to dangerous intersection, large housing development...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the rezoning of property along Bolte Road Southeast to allow for the construction...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls at Falkville 69-61

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FALKVILLE, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs, the third seed in the area, visited the no. 2 seed Falkville for the opening round of...

Obituary: James Ray Nettles

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James Ray Nettles, beloved husband, father, grandfather, deacon, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brief illness. He is survived...

Obituary: William David Duke

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William David Duke of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 4, 2021 at the age of 64. He was born April 21, 1956 in Cullman...

Obituary: Stephen (Stevie) Copal Woods

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Stephen (Stevie) Copal Woods, 58, of Costa Mesa, California, passed away Jan. 24, 2021 in Costa Mesa. A viewing will be held Saturday, Feb. 13,...

Obituary: Jean McAnnally

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A graveside service for Jean McAnnally of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to...

Obituary: Johnnie Mack Parker

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Johnnie Mack Parker, 79, died Feb. 2, 2021 while residing in an assisted living facility in Birmingham, Alabama, where he resided the past four...

Obituary: Gracie Hembree Grissom

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Gracie Hembree Grissom, 104, of Cullman passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at Morningside Assisted Living of Cullman. Her husband Hubert A. Grissom, Sr....

Word whiz!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Preparatory School eighth-grader Carter Daily won the Cullman County Spelling Bee Monday night. The winning word? “Sibilant” Daily is something of...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point routs Russellville 81-42, advances to area tournament...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The postseason has arrived and officially got underway Monday night with the opening round of area tournaments across the state....

WSCC: No. 20 Volleyball remains perfect after sweep; No. 14 Softball...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s 20th-ranked volleyball team remained perfect this season with a pair of wins Sunday against Coastal Alabama-East and Northwest Mississippi...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 8

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Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 371,771 (+715...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Local students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -  A total of 13,128 students enrolled during the fall 2020 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean's List with...

Sen. Richard Shelby will not seek 7th term

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Longtime U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama on Monday announced that he will not seek a seventh term in office. Shelby, 86,...

UA System Board of Trustees renames George C. Wallace Building at...

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System on Friday unanimously approved the renaming of the former George C....

Hanceville’s Carl Quist named to Holy Cross fall 2020 Dean’s List

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WORCESTER, Mass. -  Carl Quist of Hanceville was named to the College of the Holy Cross fall 2020 Dean's List. A member of the...

Rhino headlines New South Wrestling’s ‘We Love Wrestling’ at J.C. Arena

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In my 33 years I had never seen a wrestling show in person, until Saturday night. New South Pro Wrestling presented...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 7

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Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 371,056 (+846...

Obituary: Richard Ernest Thiot, Sr.

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Funeral services for Richard Ernest Thiot, Sr., 87, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...

Axe marks the spot!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Axe throwing, once the sport of lumberjacks and buckskinners, has found its way into the mainstream over the last few years...

Files from Yesteryear: 1916, 1920

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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...

Where, oh where are my winter bulbs?

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Winter bulbs serve as remedy to the winter blues until spring. However, what if the bulbs simply refuse to bloom?...

A Round of Applause for 365 Joy-Givers in 2021: The Bright...

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Thomas Edison, one of the American joy-givers whose birthdays we are celebrating this week, was called “The Wizard of Menlo Park, New Jersey.” That...

BBB Scam Alert: Phony Amazon callers are phishing for your info

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The COVID-19 pandemic has people shopping online and ordering from Amazon. Naturally, scammers are finding ways to cash in. Better Business Bureau is receiving...

Alabama hunters bagging big bucks this season

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David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Judging from the number of deer reported through the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s...

Retired Cullman Police officer injured in head-on crash

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Updated 2-6-21 at 8:26 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A retired Cullman Police officer was injured in a head-on crash Saturday afternoon. Jimmie Johnson, 72, of...

Obituary: Wolfgang (Wolf) Moritz

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Wolfgang (Wolf) Moritz of Springville passed away peacefully in his sleep Feb. 2, 2021 at St. Vincent’s East Hospital.  He was born April 30,...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 6

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Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 370,210 (+1,357...

Obituary: Linda Eddy Wilson

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Linda Eddy Wilson of Cullman passed away Feb. 5, 2021 at the age of 71. She was born June 10, 1949 in Cullman to...

PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off next week

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament in the books, the next step for local teams will be area tournaments next...

Tribune Exclusive: Rumors Deli changing owners

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Annette Harris, owner of Rumors Deli has announced the sale of the landmark Cullman eatery to the Coombs family of Houma,...

2021 integrated pest management guides available

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Whether an amateur gardener or seasoned agriculturalist, there is no denying that pests can sometimes sneak in and ruin a...

Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama invests $1.05M in Alabama-based research

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) this week announced an investment of $1.05 million in Alabama-based breast cancer research,...

Wallace State invites visitors to view new online art gallery  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Vibrant self-portraits, innovative photography and dramatic audio – those are some of the creative works you will experience when you visit...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 5

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Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 368,853 (+1,080...

Obituary: Jerry Douglas Lindsey

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Jerry Douglas Lindsey, 82, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, Feb.  2, 2021 at his home. Jerry was born Aug. 13, 1938 in Huntsville, Alabama....

Obituary: Damon Chambers

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A graveside service for Damon Chambers, 43, of Hanceville will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb.  7, 2021 at Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville. ...

Obituary: Mary Lois Keyser Durham

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Mary Lois Keyser Durham, 88, died Feb.  1, 2021 after valiantly fighting to recover from a heart attack late last year. She was born...

Obituary: Glenda Faye Kilgo

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Glenda Faye Kilgo of Cullman passed away Feb.  2, 2021 at the age of 75. She was born Nov. 16, 1945 in Cullman to...

In remembrance of Jay

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Suzette was set up on a blind date at a karaoke place in Pensacola, Florida. A mutual friend arranged for her...

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Fairview’s Bailey signs with UAH

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday was a special day at Fairview High School as friends, family, coaches and teammates met in the library to celebrate...

WSCC Health Science students hold in-house COVID-19 vaccine clinic

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Updated 2-5-21 at 3:31 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  There were smiles all around Friday morning on the campus of Wallace State Community College (WSCC) as...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 5, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CCCDC awards more than $98K in community grants

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total of $98,225 in grants Tuesday night. The following grant requests...

Q & A with Hanceville’s Alexandria Flanigan, Miss Alabama USA

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Updated 2-5-21 2:27 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan. 10, Hanceville's Alexandria Flanigan was crowned Miss Alabama USA, making her the first Miss Cullman USA contestant...

Winners of Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest announced

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The winners of the 2021 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest are listed below. As usual, the judges had a very difficult time...

Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Day Feb....

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The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has designated Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 as the second of the 2020-2021 hunting season’s Special...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 4

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Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 367,773 (+1,955...

Obituary: Susan Kathleen Waters

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Susan Kathleen Waters, of Cullman, passed away Monday, Feb.  1, 2021 at North Alabama Specialty Hospital in Athens, Alabama. A native of Oxford, Alabama, Susan...

Obituary: Rev. Melvin Donald Cordes

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Rev. Melvin Donald Cordes, 82, of Chattanooga, formerly of Cullman, AL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jan. 31, 2021. He was...

Obituary: Robert Dean Gossett

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Funeral services for Robert Dean Gossett, 87, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel....

Victoria’s Hope expands, opens in new location

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CULLMAN, Ala.  - Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures, a local thrift shop known for letting families in need shop for free and for donations...

Pet of the Week: Help Clark find his forever home

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Clark is a 1-year-old Plott Hound mix. ...

Science coasters: CHS students build mini roller coasters as part of...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - What better way to learn about the mechanics of speed and velocity than by calculating it out with a room full...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 4, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman industries fill 2 seats on Alabama Germany Partnership board of...

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Seven new members named to the Board of Directors of the Alabama Germany Partnership (AGP) include executives from two Cullman industries....

Alabama Senate passes legislation to protect against COVID-19 lawsuits

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  On Thursday, the first bill passed by the Alabama Senate was SB 30 by Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, legislation to shield...

$500K grant official for Reliance Worldwide expansion

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday officially awarded a previously announced $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help Cullman's Reliance Worldwide expand...

High notes: Students across Cullman County make All-State, All-District bands

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Updated 2-6-21 at 2:30 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Area band students were recently selected for the 2021 Alabama Bandmasters Association (ABA) All-State and All-District Honor...

Seniors: Apply now for Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is currently assisting area seniors with filling out applications for this year’s Senior Farmers’ Market...

Wallace State scholarship applications deadline nears for 2021-2022 academic year

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is currently accepting applications for institutional scholarships, with a deadline to apply of Feb. 16. There are...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 3

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Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 365,818 (+1,420...

Obituary: Anatoly Andreevich Gouchtchine

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A Celebration of Life service for Anatoly Andreevich Gouchtchine, 78, of Cullman, Alabama will be held Saturday, Feb.  6, 2021 from 4-6 p.m. at...

Obituary: Carol Pender Oden

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A graveside funeral service and interment for Carol Pender Oden, 78, will be Friday, Feb.  5, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the Eva Cemetery...

Obituary: Charlotte Annette Federer Chandler

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Charlotte Annette Federer Chandler, 77, of Cullman passed away on Feb. 2, 2021. She was born April 1, 1943 in Cullman County to Oscar...

Remembering Robert Squires

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CULLMAN, Ala. - In its series that invites the community to remember its loved ones lost to COVID-19, The Tribune shares memories of Robert...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey signs with Hutchinson

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Another local athlete celebrated the next step of their athletic and academic career Wednesday afternoon when Cullman football standout Jaylen Hughey...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 3, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

BBB Tip: Don’t share your COVID-19 vaccine card on social media

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Got your COVID-19 vaccine? Great job! But don’t share a photo of your vaccination card on social media. The self-identifying information on it makes...

PREP BASEBALL: Addison gearing up for new year on the diamond

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ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Head Coach John Everett hopes his second year at the helm of his alma mater will be better than his...

Baileyton welcomes back Gilbert, awards land leases

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night was happy to welcome back Town Clerk Pat Gilbert. Gilbert was hospitalized for four...

Lions cancel 2021 Fish & Ham Dinner

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lions Club on Tuesday announced the cancellation of its annual Fish & Ham Dinner. The popular event, which began...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats rout Hayden at home

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman hosted Hayden in Tuesday night hoops action, looking to build some momentum going into area tournaments next week. The Lady...

Wallace State releases fall 2020 President’s and Dean’s Lists

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Updated 2-3-21 11:58 a.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 780 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the...

Ivey delivers State of the State address

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday evening delivered her annual State of the State address. Below is the full transcript of her...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 2

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Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 364,398 (+1,170...

Obituary: Bobby Eugene Lewis

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Bobby Eugene Lewis, 73, of Hanceville passed away Monday, Feb.  1, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 21, 1947 in Stilson, Georgia...

Obituary: Icile Wisener

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Icile Wisener, 87, of Cullman passed away Monday, Feb.  1, 2021 at her residence. She was born Feb.  21, 1933 to Joseph and Blanche...

Obituary: James Clayton Scott

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James Clayton Scott, 84, of Hanceville, AL died Sunday, Jan.  31, 2021. He is survived by his wife Doris Scott; brother Edwin Scott (Carol); and...

‘Baileyton Bargain Days’ begin this Saturday

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Update 2-3-21 8:44 a.m. BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton has a new shopping opportunity beginning this Saturday. Councilman Dewayne Sumner announced Monday night...

Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts scholarship auditions Feb. 12, March...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program announced dates for scholarship auditions for current and future Wallace State Community College...

Play ball! Holly Pond moves forward with ball programs, names new...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening announced that the spring ball season will go on as planned, unless...

Fairview council talks spring sports signups, debris removal proposal  

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Monday night said the Town’s parks and rec baseball, softball and T-ball signups will begin Monday,...

Polar Brrrrrr Plunge

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2021 Polar Bear Plunge took place Saturday morning at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC), including a first for...

Birmingham bishop visits Sacred Heart School

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Bishop Steven Raica of the Birmingham Diocese visited Sacred Heart School this week. He visited all grades, K-3 through sixth, sharing...

Obituary: Shelby Jean White

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Funeral services for Shelby Jean White of Hanceville, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at the age of 74, will be at Shelton...

Obituary: Noemi Leticia Gomez

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Memorial service details for Noemi Leticia Gomez, 63, of Cullman are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral...

COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 1

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Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 363,228 (+909...

CHS eyes transition back to more traditional, 4-day schedule 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After shifting to a hybrid schedule in September 2020 that had students on campus two days per week in staggered groups...

Registered Alabama voters to begin receiving voter update cards at home

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Registered Alabama voters recently started receiving postcards notifying them of the State’s efforts to update voter records. Voter file maintenance, which is...