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...

Audrey Mae Robinson, 85, of Addison entered into rest Monday, July 13, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Audrey was born July 23, 1934 in...

Funeral services for Myra Louise McKleroy, 74, of Cullman will be Friday, July 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  Reverend...

HANCEVILLE, ALA. –  Four Wallace State Community College teams and 41 student-athletes have earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic recognition for the 2019-2020 academic year. Wallace...

CULLMAN, Ala. - R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. on Monday delivered 54,000 eggs, donated by Cal-Maine Foods, to the Food Bank of North Alabama. This...

BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council Monday night announced its farmers’ market initiative to accept SNAP payments will begin Monday, July 20. SNAP participants...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week released more information about what school will look like this fall. Its “Cullman County Schools Better...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Updated 7-15-20 at 3:51 p.m. Mr. Johnson's next of kin has been located and notified. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner's Office is asking for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church and Daystar Church, both multi-campus congregations with bases in Cullman County, on Saturday held a day of service, supporting...

CULLMAN, Ala. - This year's Caring for Cullman Concert, which was slated for the fall, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Good Samaritan...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night set a tentative date of July 30 for the City’s...

SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Copeland on Monday announced her candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune heard recently from readers who encountered a strange issue with the math on their mail-in vehicle tag renewals: according...

Lorene Mangum Voss of Cullman passed away July 11, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born Oct. 29, 1937 to George Louie and...

Graveside services for Charles Rutledge, 94, of Cullman will be Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery. Charles Rutledge passed away Saturday, July 11,...

Memorial service details for James Dixon Hendon, Jr., 59, of Pinson, AL are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later...

Memorial service details for Billy Hugh Cordes, 82, of Jasper, AL are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Mr....

Graveside services for Angela “Angie” Jones Mardis, 70, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Fairview West Cemetery...

Walter Allen Knowles, Jr., 58, of Addison entered into rest Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Brookwood Medical Center. Allen was born Oct. 25, 1961 in...

Anthony “Mark” Wright, 48, of Holly Pond, AL passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Dallas, TX. Mark was a huge country music and Crimson...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Bakery lovers, rejoice! After a little more than a year, local favorite, The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery, will officially reopen...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – ADOL is reminding all unemployment compensation claimants that Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), the additional $600 federal benefit granted by the...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Karma in Cullman got a boost Saturday as car and motorcycle enthusiasts came together at Adapris Pizza in Good Hope...

Susan Laird Wood, 67, of Double Springs, AL passed away in Birmingham Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11:05 a.m., after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Susan...

Mr. Bertis (Bert) Edward McGriff passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home of natural causes. His Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be...

Anthony Wayne (Gut) Guthrie, of Cullman passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the age of 28. His Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be...

Welcome to “Naturally Alabama!”  For a while now I have desired to write a series of articles based on what I have encountered in...

Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Director Chuck Sykes wants to make sure dove hunters are not caught flat-footed this September when the season...

From the Files of 1933: Miss Blanche Linton was married to Mr. Paul Burks at the Vinemont Baptist Church. Miss Miriam Boyd of Hartford and Rayburn...

The cat story two weeks ago ended with a sad happening. This week’s story is a sadness for me, but a happiness for some...

SIMCOE, Ala. - A fire that started around 10 a.m. Saturday damaged a hay barn on a farm northwest of Simcoe. Due to the...

Barbara “Bobbie” Barnes McGraw, 85, of Dunedin, Florida passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born July 6, 1935, in Nashville, Tennessee, daughter of...

Tommy Dean “Tom” Smith, 67, of Haleyville entered into rest July 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born May...

Jeremiah Thomas Schaefers of Oxford, Alabama passed away July 10, 2020 at the age of 36. He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to Bryan and...

Updated 7-14-20 at 10:04 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s most prominent and beloved businessmen, Bertis E. McGriff, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 11...

SIMCOE, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon, as firefighters from the Gold Ridge, Fairview, Berlin and Vinemont Providence fire departments battled a barn fire in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Medical professionals continue to face the effects of COVID-19, especially in Alabama and parts of the Southeast, and the Cullman area’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. – At its June meeting, the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded a total of $217,500 in grants. CCCDC Chairman Champ...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, July 14 for the Republican Primary Runoff Election. Polls will be open from 7...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Back on Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.67% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, July 19, First Freewill Baptist Church will celebrate 50 years at its current location on St. Joseph Drive. Pastor...

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

DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to execute an agreement with the State to use allocated funds from...

Randall Wayne Scott, 73, of Carrollton, AL passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was born in Cullman, AL April 6, 1947 to Joseph and...

Graveside services for Ronald "Ronnie" Wendel Eason, 68, of Bremen will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Union Grove Baptist Church...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council had a lengthy discussion Thursday evening about the money the City can receive from the Coronavirus Relief...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Another Cullman Baseball standout has made his college decision. Standout senior third baseman Brennen Norton will be taking his talents east to play...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town announced Friday that he will resign from the Department of Justice, effective Wednesday, July 15, 2020,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting welcomed a new team member. Chief Bob Long introduced Rick Davis,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Thursday morning, representatives from Destiny Church arrived at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) with boxes upon boxes...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 16,470 students enrolled during the 2020 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Mable is a 1-year-old Beagle/Dachshund mix (Ruttkay...

Kimberly Ann Martin, 54, of Holly Pond passed away July 8, 2020. She was born Sept. 20,1965 in Cullman County to Kenneth and Martha Collins...

William James “Bill” Peterson, 70, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 30, 1949 in...

Mr. Eulon Aubry Wells, 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Mr. Wells was born Oct. 21, 1935 in Haleyville, Alabama to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - “COVID-19 cases and deaths in Alabama continue to rise, but each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend,”...

Updated 7-9-20 at 6:18 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools students will start the school year Aug. 19, according to a message sent to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Vehicles lined up Wednesday morning at community centers, senior centers and town halls throughout Cullman County, as the weekly distribution...

Updated 7-9-20 at 3:30 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A female inmate who escaped police custody in Hanceville Thursday was captured a short time later. Ashley Cheyenne...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated eight deaths during the 4th of July holiday period, from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Hope-based Saints Motorcycle Club visited the Field of Miracles Tuesday evening to present a check to Cullman Parks, Recreation...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses in Alabama that have been impacted...

CULLMAN, Ala. - With many people turning to outdoor exercise routines to stay in shape, The Tribune reached out to a local medical professional...

LATEST (JULY 14) : Coroner asking for help locating next of kin for crash victim https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/14/coroner-asking-for-help-locating-next-of-kin-for-crash-victim/ Updated 7-9-20 at 10:57 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A Huntsville man...

CULLMAN, Ala. - With summer settling in for the long, hot foreseeable future, many residents are taking to area lakes for some fun in...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill on Wednesday announced that the $2.2 million in CARES Act funding recently allocated to counties...

SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Jerry C. Smith, Sr. on Wednesday announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Tuesday evening held a citizens’ firearm safety class. The class is held regularly, but...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After racking up big numbers through the air and on the ground for the Aggies last season, junior quarterback Parker Martin...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA met online Tuesday with its Fall Sports and Football Coaches’ Committees for a conference with the AHSAA Medical Advisory Board Committee...

Updated 7-8-20 at 4:40 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The July 14 Primary Runoff Election is now less than a week away. The deadline to submit an absentee ballot application...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Greg Brown on Wednesday announced his re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 4. The Municipal Election will take...

CULLMAN, Ala - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer announced at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting that...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening took a few moments to recognize Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported another confirmed COVID-19 death in Cullman County, bringing the total number...

CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 8 a.m.-noon. Space is...

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

BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council took the necessary steps Monday night to prepare for a likely increase in absentee voting in the...

Paul Britton Tingle, Sr., 75, of Pleasant Grove passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Shadescrest Health Care Center. He was born May 10,...

Nancy Freebairn Thornton, daughter of John Arthur Black, Sr. and Pauline “Polly” Cearley Black, died July 6, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Nancy was born...

James Sanford “Monk” Cagle, 81, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home. James was born March 29, 1939 in...

Mary Frances Marsh Bontrager of Cullman passed away July 6, 2020 at the age of 73. She was born in Cleveland, Alabama April 7, 1947...

Nancy Lynn Johnston, 68, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born Aug. 25, 1951 to Joseph and Jennie...

WEST POINT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) on Monday arrested Randall Lee Parris, 46, of West Point...

CULLMAN, Ala. - An abandoned house along Olive Street Southwest just east of Wal-Mart burned Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported. Cullman Fire Rescue Chief...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Maxie Jones on Tuesday announced he is seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $18.27 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide baseline testing for coronavirus and proactive...