Blessings in a bag: Destiny Church delivers gift bags to Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Thursday morning, representatives from Destiny Church arrived at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) with boxes upon boxes...
Cullman-area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
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...
Pet of the Week: Mable is looking for her forever home
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...
Obituary: Kimberly Ann Martin
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...
Obituary: William James “Bill” Peterson
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...
Obituary: Eulon Aubry Wells
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...
‘Each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend’
CULLMAN, Ala. - “COVID-19 cases and deaths in Alabama continue to rise, but each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend,”...
Cullman City Schools to offer traditional, virtual options; classes begin Aug....
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...
Arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Helping hands: Weekly distribution of food boxes for area senior citizens...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Vehicles lined up Wednesday morning at community centers, senior centers and town halls throughout Cullman County, as the weekly distribution...
(Update) Escaped Hanceville work-release inmate back in custody
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...
ALEA investigates 8 deaths on roadways, waterways 4th of July weekend
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...
Saints MC donates more than $11K to Cullman Miracle League
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Hope-based Saints Motorcycle Club visited the Field of Miracles Tuesday evening to present a check to Cullman Parks, Recreation...
‘Revive Alabama’: Ivey announces $100M grant program for small businesses impacted...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses in Alabama that have been impacted...
Exercising outdoors? Keep these safety tips in mind!
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many people turning to outdoor exercise routines to stay in shape, The Tribune reached out to a local medical professional...
1 person killed in I-65 crash in Cullman County
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...
Weather safety on the water
CULLMAN, Ala. - With summer settling in for the long, hot foreseeable future, many residents are taking to area lakes for some fun in...
Merrill: Details on $2.2M Election Day CARES Act funding now online
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill on Wednesday announced that the $2.2 million in CARES Act funding recently allocated to counties...
Jerry Smith, Sr. announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Jerry C. Smith, Sr. on Wednesday announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will...
CCSO citizens’ firearm safety class draws crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Tuesday evening held a citizens’ firearm safety class. The class is held regularly, but...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Martin invited to national QB academy
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After racking up big numbers through the air and on the ground for the Aggies last season, junior quarterback Parker Martin...
AHSAA meets with sports committees to discuss upcoming football season, fall...
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...
Arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2020
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...
1 day left to apply for absentee ballot for Primary Runoff...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The July 14 Primary Runoff Election is now less than a week away. The deadline to submit an absentee ballot application...
Greg Brown seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 4
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Greg Brown on Wednesday announced his re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 4. The Municipal Election will take...
Hilton Home2 Suites hotel coming to Cullman
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 council recognizes Deputy Brandon Woods for heroic deeds
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening took a few moments to recognize Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon...
Additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported another confirmed COVID-19 death in Cullman County, bringing the total number...
C.A.S.T. for Kids– The anglers
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...
Explore: Art and functionality at Cullman’s Art Park
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 readying for election
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council took the necessary steps Monday night to prepare for a likely increase in absentee voting in the...
Obituary: Paul Britton Tingle, Sr.
Paul Britton Tingle, Sr., 75, of Pleasant Grove passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Shadescrest Health Care Center. He was born May 10,...
Obituary: Nancy Freebairn Thornton
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...
Obituary: James Sanford “Monk” Cagle
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...
Obituary: Mary Frances Marsh Bontrager
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...
Obituary: Nancy Lynn Johnston
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 man charged with intent to distribute meth
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) on Monday arrested Randall Lee Parris, 46, of West Point...
Abandoned house burns near south Wal-Mart
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...
Maxie Jones re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Maxie Jones on Tuesday announced he is seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will...
Ivey awards $18.27M for COVID-19 testing, surveillance in Alabama nursing homes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $18.27 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide baseline testing for coronavirus and proactive...
Arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Terry Shabel announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Terry Shabel on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place...
Local racer, 11, qualifies for Loretta Lynn’s National Championship
HURRICANE MILLS, Tenn. – This year’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is coming up next month and there will be a young, local racer...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s Malin earns invite to Top Gun Showcase
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After
earning the opportunity to start under center for the Good Hope Raiders in
2019, Tanner Malin put up huge numbers through...
New hotel, Cullman Regional Airport big topics at city council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new hotel development and multiple projects at Cullman Regional Airport/Folsom Field received considerable attention at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council...
‘Horsing around’ in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Visitors and residents of Good Hope were treated Saturday night to an Independence Day ceremony and fireworks show, hosted by...
Lonesome Dove celebrates 4th with food, fun, fellowship
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Lonesome Dove Cowboy Church (LDCC) hosted a 4th of July evening of fun Saturday, serving up homemade desserts, grilled corn,...
Obituary: Joy Lou Murphree
Joy Lou Murphree was born Aug. 12, 1946 and passed away July 5, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Bobby Ray Kilgore
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Bobby Ray Kilgore, 61, of Empire.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Mr....
Obituary: Bruce Arthur Calvert
Memorial service details for Mr. Bruce Arthur Calvert, 65, of Crane Hill, Alabama are incomplete and will be announced at a later time.
Mr. Calvert...
CCBOE’s Barnette: Masks will not be required in school
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday released more details about what school will look like when it resumes...
Biggs to serve 5 years in DUI deaths of Bremen mother,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jonathan Biggs, 56, of Dayton, Ohio, who was charged with two counts of reckless murder in the 2017 deaths of Tonya...
Arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Sonya Mabry Adams announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council,...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Mabry Adams on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will...
Ivey awards $48M to ALSDE as part of Roadmap to Reopening...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $48 million of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) to the Alabama State Department...
Obituary: Doris Marie Wilson
Doris Marie Wilson, 83, of Addison entered into rest Friday, July 3, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Doris was born Oct. 15, 1936 in...
Fireworks over Cullman!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite concerns about COVID-19, the City of Cullman put on its 4th of July fireworks show at Heritage Park Saturday evening...
WSCC hosting webinar for students interested in Health Science programs for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There are still opportunities available for students interested in pursuing a health program at Wallace State to enroll this fall. Wallace...
Citizens Bank & Trust welcomes new board member Laura Kay Kappler-Roberts
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Kay Kappler-Roberts to its Board of Directors.
Kappler-Roberts is president...
Summer Recipes: Skillet Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
Ingredients
1 stick butter
1 egg
1 c milk
1 c self-rising flour
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 quart strawberries
4 oz....
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1933, 1934
From the Files of 1904:
E.M. Brundridge left Tuesday for the Lone Star State.
G.S. Leeth and Bob Lee returned from Saint Louis on Tuesday. Each...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The 4th of July
I will depart this week from my regular column of “Funny Things from Yesterday” and write about love of family and country.
I let Mother’s...
‘Chirp & Flit’: Positive life lessons during the pandemic
A "gregarious hermit" is an oxymoron I sometimes call myself. It's absolutely true and has been for years. I spend 80% of most days...
Obituary: Avril D. Pannell
In loving memory of Avril D. Pannell, 87, of Hanceville, Alabama.
Mr. Pannell died July 4, 2020 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center.
Graveside services will...
Obituary: Stephen Carl Moody
Stephen Carl Moody, 65, born July 5, 1954 to Daniel and Juliet Lines Moody in Norwich, England, went to his heavenly home July 3,...
Obituary: David Robert Speer
David Robert Speer, 75, of Helena died Saturday, July 4, 2020.
He is survived by his wife JoLynne Speer; daughter Tricia Applewhite (Brian); sons Jarod...
Obituary: Hermon H. Blagg
Mr. Hermon H. Blagg of Cullman passed away July 4, 2020 at the age of 78.
He was born Sept. 16, 1941 in Marked Tree,...
Obituary: Dorothy Gwen Hampton
Gwen Hampton of Birmingham, AL, 71, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Terry Hampton, Sr.;...
Arab’s SugarFest canceled
ARAB, Ala. - How do you make the difficult decision to cancel a festival? Something that the community embraced and made such a success...
Ivey appoints Dr. Barbara Cooper secretary of Alabama Department of Early...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the appointment of Dr. Barbara Cooper as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood...
Cullman fire marshal talks grilling safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s prime grilling time, and to bring awareness to grilling safety, The Tribune spoke with Cullman Fire Marshal Chris Chaffin.
Which is...
Holly Pond FFA Floriculture Team takes top honors in state
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) students competed on June 25 in district and state Career Development...
‘It’s just a beautiful place’: Riverside Fly Shop shares love of...
BREMEN, Ala. – Located next to the Walker County line along Alabama Highway 69, nestled next to the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior...
Just in time for 4th of July- the watermelon pop
CULLMAN, Ala. – Summertime instantly gets cooler when you’re able to enjoy refreshing frozen treats. Local favorite Frios Gourmet Pops recently unveiled its annual...
Cullman-area students named to UAH President’s, Dean’s Lists
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) recently announced its spring 2020 Dean’s List and President’s List.
The students recognized for academic...
Obituary: Delores Williams Hudson
Delores Williams Hudson, of Cullman passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.
She was born Sept. 3, 1945 to Colemen and Irene Aderholt Williams.
She is preceded...
Obituary: Rickey Anthony Willingham
Rickey Anthony Willingham, 61, of Holly Pond passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Oct. 20, 1958 to Lynell...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Thomas
Funeral services for Beverly Ann Thomas, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2020 at Refuge Church with interment in Etha Cemetery,...
Obituary: Lacy Anne Clark
Graveside services for Lacy Anne Clark, 47 of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery with Bo...
Obituary: Kory Robert Williams
Kory Robert Williams, 63, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020.
Kory was born May 19, 1957 in California.
He graduated Haleyville...
Get reeled into Garden City Shiner Shack
The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email maggie@cullmantribune.com.
GARDEN CITY, Ala. –...
Explore a Local Park: Culpepper Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman and Cullman County have no shortage of great parks with something for everyone to enjoy. From the...
COVID-19: Alabama adds new record 1,758 cases; Cullman Co. adds 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a new record number of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on...
On this Independence Day, recalling the Founders’ views of a free...
America’s Founders regarded a free press as so vital to the new nation that they took care to include that right in the First...
Take the 25 Arrow Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hey archers, has Robin Hood got nothing on you? Would William Tell’s son have been relieved to see you step up...
West Point mayor addresses storm shelter concerns
WEST POINT, Ala. - As tornado sirens blared unexpectedly Saturday evening throughout Cullman County, residents immediately sought shelter from the menacing storms. The Tribune...
Obituary: David Earl Wood
David Earl Wood was born April 10, 1956 in Oneonta, AL and passed away June 30, 2020 and is under the care of Moss...
Obituary: Thomas Charles “Tom” Powrzanas
Thomas Charles "Tom" Powrzanas, 81, of Jasper entered into rest Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born...
‘Don’t let up your guard’; AL adds record 1,162 cases of...
Updated 7-2-20 at 9:53 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a record 1,162 cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, and the Alabama Department of Public health confirmed...
Settle in for a slice
The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email christy@cullmantribune.com.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -...
Cullman Regional Airport receives FAA grant to reconfigure taxiway connector
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a grant to the Cullman Regional Airport/Folsom Field to relocate a taxiway connector from the...
Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Regional, local leaders launch campaign to slow spread of COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional and the City of Cullman have joined with U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama; Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker;...
Op-Ed: This is our time, Alabama
My fellow Alabamians:
In a few days, America will celebrate her 244th birthday.
Traditionally, many towns and cities around the country light up the night with...
CCSO announces creation of new Community Response Team
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Wednesday introduced the creation of a new team tasked with maintaining the peace in Cullman...
Eric Phillips announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Eric Phillips on Wednesday night announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take...
Obituary: Cora Nadine Allen Nunnelley
Cora Nadine Allen Nunnelley, born to Horace Fletcher Allen and Daisy Luella Martin Allen Aug.26, 1921, mother to Carolyn Mullenix, Bob Nunnelley, David Nunnelley,...
Obituary: Wilma Jean Whitehead
Wilma Jean Whitehead was born Dec. 28, 1943 and passed away July 1, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation...
Obituary: Andrew Odine Nacilla
Andrew Odine Nacilla was born Sept. 27, 1988 and passed away June 30, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: John Robert “Jack” Glenn
John Robert “Jack” Glenn died Monday, June 29, 2020 at age 87. He was born Oct. 26, 1932 in Cullman County, AL to Jesse...

















































































































