Coronavirus: Local schools, EMA prepared, not panicked

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CULLMAN, Ala. – As of Monday evening, there are no reported cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which causes the disease known as...

St. Bernard launches NASP archery program

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CULLMAN, Ala. - While St. Bernard is no stranger to world-class archery, the school is new to implementing its own archery program as part...

Wallace State inducts new Phi Theta Kappa members during spring ceremony

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed new members recently during its annual spring induction ceremony. Phi Theta Kappa...

Arrests and incidents reported March 9, 2020

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

Obituary: Janice Fay Compton

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Janice Fay Compton, 69, of Fairview passed away Saturday afternoon, March 7, 2020. She was born in Gadsden to Clarence Thomas and Jewel Hudgins Kimbril.  Mrs....

Obituary: Caleb Ross Neighbors

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Funeral services for Caleb Ross Neighbors, 29, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

Obituary: Delma “Lou” Minier

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Delma “Lou” Minier, formerly of Cullman, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Marshall Manor Nursing Home at the age of 90. She was born...

Desperation Church to pay medical debts of needy in 5 counties

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church is attempting to teach people forgiveness involves one person’s willingness to accept another’s debt, and announced it is going...

Cullman GOP hears from candidates, kicks off Trump promotion

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CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman County Republican Party’s monthly meeting Saturday, Chairman Steve Cummings reported a 40% voter turnout for last Tuesday’s primary...

Storybook Palooza delights with special readers at library

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) hosted an inspirational “Storybook Palooza” for kids Saturday morning at the...

PREP BASEBALL: West Point sweeps Priceville at home; Saturday scoring recap

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After a week of pouring rain, Saturday brought great weather and a day packed with local softball and baseball action across the state....

Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1931

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From the Files of 1905: On November 29th Miss Eda Dreher and T.D. McMinn were married with Reverend W.H. Aufderhaar officiating. A.G. Glasscock and G.W. Ratliff...

Funny Things from Yesterday: I’m going to the bathroom

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When Robert, Jr. was just a youngster, his bedroom was across the hall from our bedroom. The way our bedroom was arranged, Rudene slept...

Op-Ed: Another rural hospital is closing- What will it take for...

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Today (Friday, March 6, 2020), when the Pickens County Medical Center closes its doors, it will become yet another sad statistic among the now...

Shelby applauds passage of Coronavirus emergency supplemental funding package

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, this week applauded Senate passage of the emergency supplemental funding...

PREP BASEBALL: Addison drops Saturday doubleheader against Lynn, Oakman

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ADDISON, Ala. – On an absolutely beautiful day for baseball, Addison hosted county rival Lynn and Walker County foe Oakman for a pair of varsity matchups....

Obituary: Mae C. Graves

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Funeral services for Mae C. Graves, 96, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Monday, March 9, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Burial...

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Bearcats edge Hartselle to win Cullman Invitational

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Teams from all over the area made their way to Oliver Woodard Stadium at Cullman High School Saturday to compete in this year’s...

The newest and sweetest boy at Hanceville City Hall

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There’s been a lot of talk about a new handsome blonde-haired fellow around the city of Hanceville. Whispers of his soulful...

Stars and Stripes Rodeo sees packed house; event continues tonight

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center saw a packed house Friday evening for the first night of the 37th annual Stars...

(Updated) Community Census Days postponed

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Updated 3-16-20 9:37 p.m. Community Census Days Postponed All Community Census Days have been postponed for 30 days. As soon as a new schedule is approved,...

Gov. Ivey establishes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the formation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force of cabinet and state agency officials, as...

Spring forward!

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Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you go...

Jacobs proclaims ‘Go Blue Day,’ kicking off Colon Cancer Awareness Month

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Relay For Life of Cullman County, Cullman Police Department (CPD) and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman...

PREP BASEBALL: Waldrep tosses 1-hitter in Addison’s 3-0 win over Danville

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ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 4A Danville Hawks (1-3) on a breezy evening at the Dawg Pound and the Bulldogs started their big senior right...

Obituary: Phillip Dewayne Green

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Phillip Dewayne Green of Hanceville passed away March 5, 2020 at the age of 43. He was born Jan. 9, 1977 in Cullman to Phillip...

Obituary: Mildred Tuggle Crider

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Funeral services for Mildred Tuggle Crider, 88, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with...

Obituary: Jimmie Clayton Bailey

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Memorial services for Jimmie Clayton Bailey, 74, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Redan Baptist Church at Holly...

Obituary: Ginger Gail Dickens

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Funeral services for Ginger Gail Dickens, 65, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with...

Obituary: Bobby Ray Self

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Funeral services for Bobby Ray Self, 57, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Shelton Grove Baptist Church....

ARCHERY: Vinemont High & Middle, East Elementary win at Cullman County...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Archery season is in full swing across Cullman County and a full field of local teams made their way to Good Hope...

PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors rally to knock off Brewer 11-6

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WEST POINT, Ala. – After a week soaked in rain across the state, the West Point Lady Warriors were able to get back on the field...

A lasting impact: Fred Heinze to be honored at St. Paul’s...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - When St. Paul’s Lutheran School holds its annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and School Auction at Terri Pines April 18, longtime...

Lenten Fish Fry Dinners begin tonight at Sacred Heart

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Knights of Columbus will offer their annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinners to the public...

Conservation Advisory Board considers deer zones, turkey reporting

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David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The first Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 2020 resulted in a wealth of good news...

Arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2020

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

Kids Caring for Kids

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Winners to be announced in The Cullman Tribune CULLMAN, Ala. - Two years ago, Josh Campbell and Citizens Bank & Trust (CBT) sponsored a hasty...

PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats defeat Northside, fall to DeSoto Central in extra...

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HOOVER, Ala. – This year’s Perfect Game High School Showdown kicked off at the Hoover Metroplex Thursday and the Cullman Bearcats played their first matchup of...

Grace Place to hold 3rd annual Caregivers’ Conference March 11

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s memory loss ministry which provides stimulating activity for dementia patients and hours of respite for their...

Obituary: Cora Adeline Matheson

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Cora Adeline Matheson, 93, of Crane Hill entered into rest Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her home. Ms. Matheson was born Aug. 26, 1926 in...

Obituary: Berl Warren Parker

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Funeral services for Berl Warren Parker, 74, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....

Obituary: Jewel Elizabeth Parker

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Funeral services for Jewel Elizabeth Parker, 72, of Huntsville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home. Reverend...

Obituary: Sharon Lea Stevens Bradley

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Mrs. Sharon Lea Stevens Bradley, 69, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was born to Ackies Owen and Velma (Murphy)...

Baker’s game-winning layup sends No. 19 Wallace State women into Friday’s...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. –  Sophomore Jasmine Baker’s layup with 31.3 seconds remaining lifted Wallace State’s 19th-ranked women’s basketball team to a 59-57 victory over Chattahoochee Valley CC on...

Empty Bowls raises whopping $24K for Cullman Caring for Kids

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Thursday afternoon learned the final total and received the proceeds from the 17th Annual Empty Bowls of...

Wallace State’s CDL program offers training to wheelchair users

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Kenneth Gamble and James Ledford, both wheelchair users, each have a passion for the road. Because of that, both men searched extensively...

PREP BASEBALL: Cullman County Tournament postponed to April 10-11

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Updated: 3/5/20 - 1:56 p.m. VINEMONT, Ala. –- This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is moving to April. The tournament was originally scheduled to begin...

Arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2020

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

ALEA: Pre-spring break talk with teen drivers key to safe road...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With heavier-than-usual traffic expected during the spring break months of March and April, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists-...

Baileyton considers Parkside gym donation, talks Wi-Fi concerns

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council at its meeting this week heard from Parkside Basketball Coach Danny Weaver about the school’s efforts to...

CATA students bring home awards from SkillsUSA competition

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students enrolled in Career Technical Education programs at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) brought home awards from the North District...

Vascular surgeon Michael Miller joins Cullman Regional Medical Group Surgical Arts

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Vascular surgeon Michael Miller, MD has joined Cullman Regional Medical Group. He will be providing care to patients in the Cullman...

Obituary: Rev. Gerald Jackson Bragg

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Beloved father and grandfather Gerald (G.J.) Bragg went home to be with his Lord and Savior March 2, 2020. Even in the reality of death,...

Obituary: John William Wilson IV

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John William Wilson IV, 58, of Crane Hill passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was born July 18, 1961,...

37th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo March 6-7

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The 37th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo benefiting the West Point Warrior Band is returning to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...

Arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2020

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

Wallace State Theatre to present ‘Big Fish The Musical March 12-15

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The work of an Alabama author with ties to Cullman County will be staged March 12-15 by the Wallace State Community College Theatre...

Cullman SportsFit & Wellness Center hosts 2020 Alabama State Racquetball Championships

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman SportsFit & Wellness Center was the host for this year’s Alabama State Racquetball Championships and dozens of players made their way to...

Pet of the Week: Your noble estate needs a Duke!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. Duke is a big boy, a 2.5-year-old Great...

Beef Quality Assurance training March 24 in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training will take place Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714...

Clemons nearly avoids runoff in chairman race; proposed 1-cent school tax...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.66% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County Commission,...

Obituary: Jerry Don Baker, Jr.

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Jerry Don Baker, Jr., 43, of Addison entered into rest Monday, March 2, 2020 in Addison. Jerry was born July 22, 1976 in Gainesville, Florida. No...

PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats roll past Grissom 10-5

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After splitting a pair of matchups on the road over the weekend, Cullman returned to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to...

Obituary: Bonnie Suzanne Bailey

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Bonnie Suzanne Bailey, 61, of Double Springs entered into rest Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her home. Suzanne was born May 21, 1958 in Jasper,...

Obituary: Cheryl Ann Kelley Foley

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Memorial service details for Cheryl Ann Kelley Foley  are incomplete at this time. Cheryl passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020.  She was born May 23,...

Obituary: Melvin Douglas Foster

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Melvin Douglas Foster, 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Sunday March 1, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was born Jan....

Woodson, Martin lift No. 19 Lady Lions past Bishop State in...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Freshman Jiselle Woodson scored a career-high 25 points and Imari Martin flirted with a triple-double, propelling Wallace State’s 19th-ranked women’s basketball...

(Update) Danville man charged after leading CCSO on pursuit

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Updated 3-5-20 at 10:17 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A Danville man was arrested in Cullman Tuesday after leading deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...

‘Mossville: Where Great Trees Fall’ shows heartbreaking forced sacrifices of community struggling to exist  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Mossville, Louisiana—once a vibrant community—is now a contaminated wasteland with a few lone holdout residents struggling to maintain their history against...

Arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2020

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

Colony sets tentative date for Colony Day this August, talks big...

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COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s town government on Saturday met with a group of interested locals and representatives of neighboring communities to talk about plans...

‘He’s finally home’

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CORRECTION- 3-11-20 at 6:55 p.m. In The Tribune’s coverage of the stellate ganglion block (SGB) shot, we have said, “The SGB shot is FDA-approved.” In...

Ivey orders flags flown at half-staff Tuesday for March 3, 2019...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of March 3, 2019 Day of Remembrance in...

Cullman council recognizes police achievements, considers new zoning ordinance

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) joined the Cullman City Council Monday evening, when the council recognized the achievements of...

Fairview hears from fire department

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council held a small work session Monday evening, led by Fairview Mayor Pro Tempore Charles Banister in the...

Cullman ties for no. 6 micropolitan in U.S.

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as tying for the no. 6 micropolitan in the nation in the magazine’s...

Obituary: Rachel G. Overton

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Funeral services for Rachel G. Overton, 72, of Crane Hill will be at noon Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

Obituary: Keith Alan Perkins

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Funeral services for Keith Alan Perkins, 47, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....

Dixie Dog Designs stepping up to help injured CCSO Deputy Adam...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke, who has in the last few years raised more than $3,500 for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special...

St. Bernard inducts 15 into National Honor Society  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard students, faculty and staff, along with a host of parents and grandparents, gathered in the Abbey Church Wednesday, Feb.19,...

Arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2020

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

Wallace State selected to participate in U.S. Department of Ed.’s Federal...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is among a select group of colleges and universities in the United States invited by the U.S....

Letter to the Editor: Vote YES March 3, 2020 and Keep...

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March 3, 2020 the citizens of Cullman County have an incredible opportunity to set the course for their future.  Voting to support the proposed...

Obituary: Arnold Lowery

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Funeral services for Arnold Lowery, 76, of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Hopewell Road Church of God with...

Obituary: Betty Rae (Campbell) Swann

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Betty Rae Campbell Swann passed away Feb. 29, 2010 at the age of 79. She was born Sept. 28, 1940 to Haywood and Freda Rusk...

PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville knocks off Danville, Fairview on the road; Saturday...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview welcomed Danville and Hanceville to their place for some Saturday baseball action and the Bulldogs went home with a pair...

Cullman Lions Fish and Ham Dinner a roaring success

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Saturday enjoyed the benefits of a good reputation, good menu, long-standing tradition and beautiful weather for...

Funny Things from Yesterday: Cooking on the wood burning heater

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This will be the first story of a series of articles about “Old Traditions and Modern Trends.” As many of you know, old traditional...

Files from Yesteryear: 1920

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From the Files of 1920: Rice Town news listed several people who attended the decoration at Hopewell on the third Sunday in May, including: Paul...

Obituary: Ruby Mae Ergle

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Ruby Mae Ergle, 80, of Jasper entered into rest Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper. Ruby was born Jan. 23,...

Obituary: Mark Lyn Gourley

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Mark Lyn Gourley, 58, of Holly Pond passed away in the early morning hours Feb. 29, 2020. He was born Aug. 15, 1961 in...

Obituary: Sheila Diane Beckwith

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Funeral services for Sheila Diane Beckwith, 60, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Letter to the Editor: Vote out politicians who do not support...

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I am a Christian, an RN who has worked for over 40 years, a wife, mother, and grandmother. The politics and politicians in Washington...

Seniors crown 2020 ‘Queen’ of the Fairview Senior Center

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Beauty and high fashion collided at the Fairview Senior Center Friday morning in the Womanless Beauty Pageant. Six “ladies” competed for...

WSCC’s Center for Career and Workforce Development hosting Career Development Day...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is hosting a pair of March events for students. Career Development Day is scheduled...

2020 Primary: 5 voting precinct changes

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters across Alabama will head to the polls this Tuesday, March 3 for the primary election. Cullman County voters should be...

‘We’re really going to miss him’

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After almost three decades of service, Cullman Police Department (CPD) Lt. Todd Chiaranda is retiring. Chiaranda’s colleagues celebrated his career Friday...

CHS crowns Miss Southerner, 2020 Fair Queen Representative

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Cullman High School wishes to congratulate the following winners from our 2019-2020 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2020 Fair Queen Representative Pageant. Mary Elizabeth Barker was...

Come cheer on the Cullman Hoop Stars!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Therapeutic Recreation’s (CTR) Cullman Hoop Stars special needs basketball league, formerly known as Miracle League Basketball, is in the fourth...

Obituary: Sherry Ann Godbee Luker

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Sherry Ann Godbee Luker, 76, of Cullman entered into rest Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Luker was born Oct. 25,...