MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC), the State Historic Preservation Office, has opened its 2021 Grant Program with funds appropriated by the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended guidelines Wednesday and reaffirmed plans to start...

CULLMAN, Ala. - This week, local COUNTRY Financial agent Lee Powell presented a check for $1,500 to the Cullman Police Department. The donated funds...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex always has an abundance of programs, and one happening every Saturday through October is the Power of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

BAILEYTON, Ala. - Local internet service provider Cyber Broadband hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon at Baileyton Town Hall to officially announce the $1.33...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met early Tuesday morning to discuss preparations for the upcoming school year.  Under new business, the board...

In loving memory of Ricky Thompson, 66, of Hanceville, Alabama. Ricky was born March 14, 1954 in Cullman County to the late J.W. and...

In loving memory of Margie Ann Watkins, 86, of Huntsville, Alabama. The family of Mrs. Watkins will be having a private funeral service. She is survived...

James Riley Hughes, 89, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hughes was...

Sheryl Ann “Sherry” Barker, 60, of Haleyville passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born Jan. 11, 1960 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Lionel Dale...

Jean Marie Harrison was born March 13, 1925 and passed away July 21, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.

Jaclyn Erica Kilgore of Montgomery, formerly of Cullman, passed away July 18, 2020 at the age of 30. She was born in Cullman Aug. 31,...

Lowell Jackson Garrison, Jr., 74, of Cullman passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born Dec. 8, 1945 to Lowell...

Marie Jose West, 95, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Rose Manor in Haleyville. She was born Jan. 30, 1925 to Julian and Julie...

Graveside services for Carolyn Fay Gerstman Hancock, 74, of Arley will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Bethlehem West Baptist Cemetery, Rev....

MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Alabama driver’s license holders will now be allowed to renew online a second time during...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Arise Coffee Company in Hanceville welcomed musician Anna Kate Warner for a concert Saturday evening to raise funds to support the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs announced Friday, July 17 that the city of Cullman has begun drawing water from the Duck River Reservoir...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. – From a performer’s perspective, “The show must go on,” but the COVID-19 pandemic has made that challenging. Cullman High School Band...

GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday evening promoted two Town employees and officially appointed its election officials for the...

WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night approved funding for paving around the storm shelter next to town hall....

A private family graveside service for Michael Wade Lee, 64, of Cullman will be at noon Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Johnny Dale Daniel, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born...

Kenneth "Curly" Tipton, 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Kenneth was an avid sports fan....

Luetta Crider Kinney, 96, of Vinemont passed into her eternal rest at home surrounded by her children July 19, 2020. Graveside services will be...

Margie Ann Self, 80, of Cullman passed away from natural causes Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Cullman Health Care Center. She was born May...

Graveside services for Maxine Fincher Cornelius, 82, of Cullman, AL will be July 21 at 4 p.m. at Crossroads Cemetery; West Point, Rev. Steve Rodgers...

Kenneth Cleghorn, 81, of Cullman, formerly of Arley, entered into rest Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Cullman Healthcare North. Kenneth was born April 15, 1939...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $70 million to support the Alabama State Department of Education’s (ALSDE) Education Health and Wellness...

Updated 7-21-20 at 11:10 a.m. Update from Sgt. Chad Pate with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division:   The search continues for missing boater,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Despite missing all of last season with a foot injury, senior Brontae Harris has been named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch...

SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - JoAnn Oakley on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Monday announced he has officially extended the opportunity for anyone concerned about COVID-19 to...

Graveside services for Hilda Jeanette Todd, 80, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21 at Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery, Dodge City.  Pastor...

On Sunday, July 19, 2020, Margaret Ann Connors Akin, 89, while being lovingly cared for at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehab Center for three...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Joyce Barnett on Sunday announced her candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug....

The coronavirus pandemic has made many aware of just how important planning for their eventual death and possible incapacity is. Not having a will...

CULLMAN, Ala. - As schools prepare for the new year to start, The Tribune looked into how they are implementing COVID-19 prevention guidelines. We...

Our daughter Robin, who is the grandmother of Crosby and Alder, has been keeping them a good bit this summer since she is out...

From the Files of 1902: J.A. McMinn has just opened a full line of groceries at his old stand. A.W. Lancaster has gone to Falkville to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Folks gathered at Depot Park Saturday night for “an evening of good music, food and love” at the LOVE TRAIN Unity...

Graveside services for Ruth E. Garner, 92, of Garden City will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville...

Brenda Jacquelyn “Jackie” Freeman of Cullman passed away July 18, 2020 at the age of 75. She was born July 19, 1944 to Chart and...

Mark Steven Lynn, 52, of Cullman passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020. His family will receive friends Monday, July 20, 2020 at Moss Service Funeral...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge and Jack Aces Riding Club on Saturday teamed up for the fifth year to spread a little...

Updated 7-22-20 at 3:36 p.m. BREMEN, Ala. – The Top 9 Smith Lake Idol contestants will perform tonight at 8 p.m. at Rooster’s Corner. The...

Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week. CULLMAN, Ala. - Tucked...

The 2020-2021 hunting season will bring big changes for white-tailed deer hunters in a few parts of Alabama with the creation of two new...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its monthly work session and meeting Thursday night discussed plans for the return...

CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) kicked off its fourth annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive Friday, encouraging shoppers headed...

Graveside services for Frances Geraldine Cheatwood, 80, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Baldwin Heights Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Funeral services for Ruby Stewart Dye, 90, of Cullman, AL will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home.  Visitation...

Graveside services for Mr. Gilbert Olen Cook, 78, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2020 at Eidson Chapel Presbyterian Church. ...

Jimmy Harold Lee, 71, of the Moreland community entered into rest Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Jimmy was born July 21,...

Ronald Davis Gilbreath, 74, of Double Springs entered into rest Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Gilbreath was born April 16,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs announced Friday that the city of Cullman has begun drawing water from the Duck River Reservoir to the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - COVID-19 has created all manner of hardships for professionals in medical service, but also for those working to get into the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Along County Road 721 in eastern Cullman County, you’ll find Bagwell Blueberry Farm. It’s a small farm owned by local couple...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The summer heat can be tough on everybody and that is especially true when it comes to our pets. The Tribune...

EVA, Ala. - Investigators with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) are searching for Joshua Adam Campbell, 32, of Cullman. The MCSO said in a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday issued the following statement regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's two-week mandatory mask ordinance, issued...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 7.5%, down...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Depot Park will be the setting for the “LOVE TRAIN” Unity Concert tonight, hosted by local artists Terrell Jones’ Smoothfondu and...

CULLMAN, Ala.  – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she has awarded $2.9 million in grants to continue providing more Alabamians with access to...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Principal Jimmy Collins is officially back on the job after briefly being put on administrative leave, according to Cullman County...

LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/20/search-continues-on-smith-lake-for-missing-boater-dustin-new/ Updated 7-17-20 at 11:32 a.m. CRANE HILL, Ala. - Authorities say the operator of a boat found capsized on Smith Lake near Trident Marina...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview residents Mike and Amy Patton originally unveiled their plans for a new restaurant, Taco Granero, back in September 2019. The Tribune...

Monica Rae Traslavina Garcia-Guerra was born Nov. 3, 1972 and passed away July 14, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral...

Graveside services for Paula Sue Smith Bolzle, 70, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church...

Graveside services for James Burks, 87, of Vinemont will be Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Mt. Hope in Crane Hill, AL at 1p.m. Services...

Thomas Gary Edwards passed away from respiratory issues Monday, July 13 at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. He is survived by daughters Amber Michelle...

Huston Edward Bryan, 76, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of the Sardis community, entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital in...

CRANE HILL, Ala. - Work has begun at the future home of Connie’s Cottages in Crane Hill, an affordable housing community being developed for...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) last month introduced a new family-friendly painted rock-hunting game, hosted by...

TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the spring semester and Term...

CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s 15th Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17 and runs through Sunday, July 19 at...

COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council announced Tuesday that the State of Alabama has made $39,000 in federal grants available to the Town...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Ollie is a 9-month-old Heeler mix. He’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) and LifeSouth Community Blood Center held a joint blood and grocery drive Wednesday, offering sets of...

Deborah Maria “Debbie Jo” Herald Alexander, 67, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born Aug. 19,...

Helen Thompson, 73 of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born Nov. 10,...

Louise Frances Jones, 98, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Louise was born Feb. 8, 1922 in Alabama. Louise is survived by...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday hosted Dr. Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force. The...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Oscar Goodwin has announced his candidacy for Garden City Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday,...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The season isn’t quite over yet for Keegan Thompson. This year’s minor league baseball season was canceled in June, but the former...

Updated 7-22-20 at 5:37 p.m. Abbott's parole was denied. Original- published July 15, 2020 MONTGOMERY, Ala. - William Cecil Abbott, 39, of Hanceville, who pleaded guilty in...

Updated 7-15-20 at 3:11 p.m. “I’m calling on everyone, everyone in our state, to practice personal responsibility and wear a mask. I continue to believe...

From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our focus and priority has been and continues to be on the health and safety of our...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  The long-awaited Republican Primary Runoff Election came to a close Tuesday night, and at the end, challenger Jeff “Clem” Clemons defeated...

Clifton Ray Kirkwood, patriarch, raconteur, and buttermilk aficionado passed away peacefully at home July 11, 2020 from the natural causes only a long life...

An informal gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Martha Nell McClain, 83, of Vinemont will be at Flint Creek cemetery...

Graveside services for Jonathan Lynn Trussell, 38, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery with Brent Garrett officiating....

Cheryl Roach Graveman passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. She was born April 20, 1974 to Roy and Elaine Roach. Survivors include her husband Tim...