PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies advance with 27-22 win over Center Point

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FARIVIEW, Ala. -- In the AHSAA Class 5A first round playoffs, the Center Point Eagles (7-3) traveled to Dafford Smith Stadium to take on...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison edges Colbert County in 22-15 thriller

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ADDISON, Ala. -- On an absolutely perfect night for football, the Addison Bulldogs hosted the Colbert County Indians for what promised to be an...

PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s season ends with 41-14 loss to Plainview

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RAINSVILLE, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagles traveled to face the Plainview Bears Friday night in the first round of the AHSAA 3A state playoffs...

PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors’ season ends in round 1 with 57-20 loss...

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ALEXANDRIA, Ala. – After rallying from a slow start to the season and earning a postseason berth, West Point traveled to Alexandria to take...

PREP FOOTBALL: Pinson Valley eliminates Arab in opening round 45-0

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PINSON VALLEY, Ala. – Arab hit the road for the opening round of the 6A state playoffs Friday night and the Knights ran into...

PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall to Shades Valley in round 1, 28-14

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman made its second straight appearance in the 6A state playoffs Friday night when it hosted the Mounties of Shades Valley...

Obituary: Dewies Anthony Benson

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Dewies Anthony Benson, 74, of Arley entered into rest Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Dewies was born Dec. 19, 1945.  He...

Obituary: Gary David Joseph Sullivan

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Gary David Joseph Sullivan, 64, of Houston entered into rest Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. Gary was born June 14, 1956 in...

Obituary: Daniel Joseph Branam

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Daniel Joseph Branam, 39, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Nov. 5, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his wife Stephanie and his dogs Sheldon...

Obituary: Bertha Kay Mayhall

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A graveside service for Bertha Kay Mayhall, 76, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at the Cullman City Cemetery. ...

Obituary: James Ray “Jamie” Sweatmon

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Private family funeral services for James Ray “Jamie” Sweatmon, 61, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at Cullman Funeral...

Obituary: Charles Grover Cadle

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Charles Grover Cadle, 79, of Northport, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. Charles was born April 28, 1941 to Mattie Lee Lake Cagle...

Obituary: Robert Ennis Shannon

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Robert (Bob) Shannon, 70, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was born Dec. 8, 1949 to Robert (Buddy) and...

Obituary: Johnny Mac Wynn

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Johnny M. Wynn, of Vinemont passed away at his residence Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born in Cullman...

Jacobs: ‘It’s not worth chancing’; Cullman Co. COVID-19 update: Nov. 6

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added a record 65 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of...

Cullman man sentenced to life in prison for 2019 murder in...

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FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. — A Cullman man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2019 murder in Fayette County. Fayette County District...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Colony gives tablets to students in community tutoring program

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COLONY, Ala. - On Thursday, Ethel Alexander- coordinator of Colony’s recently established tutoring program and the town’s newly appointed mayor pro tem- along with...

ALEA welcomes 52 new Troopers during graduation ceremony in Selma

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SELMA, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) graduated 52 new ALEA Troopers Nov. 4, during a closed ceremony held in the auditorium...

St. Paul’s Fall Flea Market this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Get started on some holiday shopping this weekend at the St. Paul’s Lutheran School Fall Flea Market. The market will be...

AG Marshall announces $60M settlement with Terminix over illegal business practices...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday announced a historic $60 million State settlement with Terminix International in response to the company’s...

Obituary: Jo Ann Calvert

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Funeral services for Jo Ann Calvert will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Paul Campbell and Wendell Prince...

Obituary: Roger “Dale” Crane

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Funeral services for Roger “Dale” Crane, 61, of Guntersville, AL will be at noon Sunday, Nov. 8 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...

Obituary: James “Buddy” Walter Fulmer

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James "Buddy" Walter Fulmer, 74, of Baileyton passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital. He was born Feb. 12, 1946 to James...

Obituary: Matthew M. Kampis

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Matthew M. Kampis was born July 16, 1925 and passed away Nov. 2, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.

Obituary: James Edward Snowden

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James Snowden, 89, passed Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Sunday, Nov. 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed...

Obituary: Kim Yvette Hope

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Kim Yvette Hope, 56, of Falkville, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at UAB in Birmingham. Kim...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 5

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,339 cases confirmed...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 5, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Ivey extends Safer at Home Order through Dec. 11; business restrictions...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Amid an increasing number of deaths and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state, Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer...

CHS announces protocols for 2020 basketball season, digital ticketing plan

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is implementing new safety and health protocols in preparation for basketball season this winter, in an effort to...

PREP FOOTBALL: 7 local teams gearing up for state playoffs Friday...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The regular season has come to an end for high school football in Alabama and there are seven local teams preparing...

CHS honored with 2020 College Success Award 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School has been honored with the 2020 College Success Award from www.GreatSchools.org, a leading nonprofit that tracks how well...

Harris named to Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Watch...

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BIRMINGHAM – UAB senior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named to the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Watch List, as announced by the award's panel...

Why do leaves change colors?

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Crisp, cool mornings and long shadows signal that fall has truly set in. With a transition into cooler weather, comes...

Book signing with local author Johnny Burks Nov. 10

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will welcome local author Johnny Burks, who recently released his memoir,...

Making family meals less stressful

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For a lot of families, the idea of family meals can seem daunting. The term often makes people think of elaborate meals that take...

Welti Chicken Supper this Saturday: a tradition 87 years in the...

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WELTI, Ala. - The 87th annual Welti Chicken Supper will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Welti Elementary School, 8545...

More than 40 area veterans have received SGB shot to combat...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A growing number of Cullman area veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are enjoying the benefits of the Stellate...

Vinemont administration takes oaths

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s Town Council gathered at the Vinemont Community Center Monday night for the swearings-in of its newly elected and re-elected members....

New Baileyton mayor, council sworn in

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Updated 11-4-20 at 11:48 p.m. BAILEYTON, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas on Monday administered the oaths of office to new Baileyton...

Obituary: James Loyd Rooker

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Colonel James Loyd "Jim" Rooker passed away at home Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Jim was diagnosed in December of 2019 with carcinoma cancer from...

Obituary: Robert Joseph “Joey” Parker

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Graveside services for Robert Joseph “Joey” Parker will be at Good Hope Cemetery Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. with Bro. William Parker...

Obituary: Willie Aubrey Carnes

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Willie Aubrey Carnes, 87, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born Oct. 5, 1933 to Thomas Anderson...

Obituary: Raudel Gandara Rodriguez

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The Rite of Christian Burial for Raudel Gandara Rodriguez, 48, of Holly Pond will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Sacred...

Obituary: Reba Mann

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Reba Mann, 73, of Lynn passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Mann was born Sept. 21, 1947 in Alapaha,...

Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Wednesday reported 35 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. According to Vice President, Marketing Lindsey Dossey, that’s the highest number...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at Albertville Invitational

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ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s swim team was in action at the Sand Mountain Recreation Center last weekend to compete in this year’s...

PREP FOOTBALL: West Point’s Baker turns adversity into opportunity

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- This high school football season, one that many weren’t sure would happen, was loaded with high expectations for West Point....

Wallace State Future Foundation hosting Student Investment Lunch-In and Auction

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Future Foundation is gearing up for its 16th annual fundraiser. Postponed and reorganized due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Wallace State Communications & Marketing earns 6 NCMPR Medallion Awards

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Communications and Marketing Department earned six Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public...

Connecting with local seniors

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents of USA Healthcare’s Woodland Village in Cullman are making new friends despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The recently launched USA...

Ballots cast, U.S. waits for results

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The ballots have been cast, and most of the races decided, but as of press time Tuesday night, an unprecedented number...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 3

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 36 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Monday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,286 cases confirmed...

Obituary: David Olen Pigg

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It is with great sadness that the family of David Olen James Pigg, of Vinemont announces his passing Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at the...

Obituary: Bobby Kent Moore

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Funeral services for Bobby Kent Moore, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral home Chapel. Visitation will begin...

Obituary: Aubra Lee Gable

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Funeral services for Aubra Lee Gable, 85, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church...

Obituary: Virginia Fine Doss

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Graveside services for Virginia Fine Doss, 90, of Huntsville will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery...

Obituary: Jonathan Derek Cone

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Jonathan Derek Cone, 37, of Charlestown, MD died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. He was born in Virginia March 26, 1983 and worked in shipping. Survivors include...

CATA carpentry students build, donate storage building for Wallace State scholarship...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - As their community service project for the school year, Carpentry students at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) built and donated...

Vinemont’s Cody Thompson earns perfect score on Army Combat Fitness Test

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Vinemont’s Cody Thompson recently achieved a perfect 600 on the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). He is one of only...

‘Bernard Blues and BBQ’ deemed a success

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CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School on Sunday declared the 2020 “Bernard Blues and BBQ” festival to be a success. While attendance will...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Pet of the Week: PUPPY TIME: Jingles all the way!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jingles is a puppy, a 4.5-month-old Shepherd...

Former CCSO detention deputy charged with sexual misconduct with inmate

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A former Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) detention deputy was arrested over the weekend after investigators determined he had an inappropriate...

Cullman City School Board sworn in

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City School Board members on Monday night took their oaths of office, administered by Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd. Place...

Colony Town Council holds organizational meeting in absence of new mayor

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COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s new administration has gotten off to a rocky start, even before its officials were sworn in for the new term,...

Curt’s Closet makes 1st step toward new, larger facility; McAlister’s Deli...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet, a popular Cullman-based charity that provides free clothing and accessories to children and teens of families in need, came...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 2

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,250 cases confirmed...

Obituary: James Loyd Rooker

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James Loyd Rooker was born Aug. 12, 1938 and passed away Nov. 1, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.

Obituary: Margaret Goodwin Simnons

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Margaret Goodwin Simnons, 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Margaret was born Nov. 24, 1939 in Cullman County, Alabama. Margaret is...

Obituary: Christina Lynn Hicks

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Christina Lynn Hicks, 46, of Jasper entered into rest Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Christina was born March 25, 1974 in...

Obituary: Jonathon Lamar Harden

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Jonathon Lamar Harden of Cullman, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born Jan. 2, 1937 to John...

Obituary: Billy Kenneth Goodwin

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June 2, 1943-Nov. 1, 2020- Billy Kenneth Goodwin of Good Hope, Alabama is survived by his devoted wife, Marilyn Brown Goodwin; children Chris (Penny)...

Obituary: Richard Maurice Hudson, Jr.

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Memorial services for Richard Maurice Hudson, Jr., 47, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at Richard’s residence, 3330 County...

Obituary: Delton McElroy

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A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Delton McElroy, 81, of Cullman will be Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Northbrook Baptist...

Obituary: Hattie “Ann” Graveman

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Hattie "Ann" Graveman, 82, of Lacey’s Spring, Alabama passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ann was born March 26, 1938 in Geiger, Alabama. Ann is...

CCPS gets creative to host annual fall festival

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CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s become tradition for Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) to host a fall festival for students, and not even the circumstances...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

PREP GOLF: Fairview’s Roberts signs with Wallace State

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Brileigh Roberts celebrated the next step of her athletic and academic career at Fairview High School Monday afternoon. Friends, family,...

Shedd recognized by U.S. Dept. of Defense for work supporting military...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview last week received recognition from the United States Department of Defense for his work in the last...

Election Day: What Cullman County voters need to know

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across the nation will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 to cast their ballots in the 2020 General Election....

ADPH: Take steps to lower the risk of COVID-19 spread when...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joins election officials and others in urging Alabamians to practice healthy behaviors when making...

Wallace State cross country teams win 3rd consecutive ACCC titles

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s cross-country teams are Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champions for the third consecutive season, both cruising to the titles at Huntsville’s John Hunt...

Cullman Historic District home becomes Jurassic Park for a night

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Historic District got a little more historic Saturday night as a home at the intersection of Fourth Avenue Southeast and...

Obituary: Phillip Andrew Carden

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Private family funeral services for Phillip Andrew Carden, 61, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home...

Obituary: Herbert Daleno Kilpatrick

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Herbert Daleno Kilpatrick, 77, of Cullman.   Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Kilpatrick...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 1

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,225 cases confirmed...

Bargain hunt at Treasures by Hea

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The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune’s special yearly edition, “Community Matters.” GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Garden City’s Treasures by Hea offers like-new to...

Wallace State Child Development extends deadline for Spring 2021 applications

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Child Development program has extended its application deadline for spring 2021 entry through Jan. 1, 2021. The...

A Round of Applause for the (Cullman County) Joy-Givers: Phil Cabri...

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HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. The “local” version of this fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people,...

Files from Yesteryear: 1952, 1957

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From the Files of 1952: L.W. Yates is serving as Superintendent of Cullman City Schools. F.G. Manley brought a giant persimmon into the Tribune office this...

Funny Things from Yesterday: Crosby visited us

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Crosby, our oldest great-grandson, is 3-and-a-half years old, so he is still very young. It surprises me how much he knows. I’m sure that...

A Round of Applause: Chonda Pierce

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HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. This fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people, places and things that...

Obituary: George Thomas Segars

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Funeral services for George Thomas Segars, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Obituary: Joseph Wayne Bobo

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Funeral services for Joseph Wayne Bobo, 75, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at Mt. Joy Baptist Church.  Officiating...

Obituary: Doris Jean Newman

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Funeral services for Doris Jean Newman, 82, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 31

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 31 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,195 cases confirmed...