Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal relocating to Vinemont

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. is relocating to South Vinemont from the city of Cullman. The Vinemont Town Council on...

PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: West Point edges Springville in extra innings, Good Hope...

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Rylan Jones (5) recorded three of West Point's five hits during its win over Springville Wednesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT,...

Obituary: Elizabeth Ward

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Elizabeth Ward, 77, of Double Springs, entered into rest on March 13, 2019 at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, surrounded by her loved ones. Elizabeth...

Obituary: Bruce Dustin Sutherland

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Bruce Dustin Sutherland Aug. 29, 1980 - March 12, 2019 Complete arrangements and obituary information will be announced Thursday afternoon.

Obituary: Doug Johnston

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Funeral services for Mr. Doug Johnston, 81, of Fairview will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Concord Baptist Church....

Obituary: Allan Brent Harbison

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Allan Brent Harbison, 65 of Arley, Alabama entered into rest on March 11, 2019 at Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by his...

5 arrested, 24 grams meth seized by Cullman Sheriff’s deputies

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Clockwise, from top left: Christopher Lee Carter, Dustin Michael Edward Jenkins, Frank Scott Lang, Kara Beth Griffin and Kimberly Roshell (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN,...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 13, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles standouts Hill and Crider selected as Miss...

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Cold Springs' Elizabeth Hill (left) and Camryn Crider (right) both finished as finalists for the 2A Girls Player of the Year and Miss Basketball...

Cullman County farmers discuss national policy in Washington

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U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, met with constituents during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s biennial Washington Legislative Conference in the nation’s capital March 5-7.  During...

Wallace State’s Career Services hosting Job Fair Thursday, March 14

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Career Services is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the...

Colony storm shelter ready for use; history, heritage programs planned

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Colony Councilman Sam Ashford takes visitors on a tour of the town’s newly-completed community storm shelter Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) COLONY,...

PREP SOCCER: Fairview collects pair of road wins over Good Hope

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Good Hope Tuesday night for a pair of varsity soccer matchups and went home with a pair...

PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Good Hope routs Lady Aggies at home, Diestelow’s no-hitter...

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The Lady Raiders huddle up before taking the field during their 11-0 win over Fairview on Tuesday. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE,...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 12, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Commission sets $10.25 minimum wage for County employees after controversial raise;...

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Darrell Skipper of Skipper Consulting talks about proposed parking areas around the new Rock the South location at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C....

WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State baseball sweeps Calhoun to open ACCC action;...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s baseball team opened conference play with a four-game sweep against Calhoun over the weekend. The Lions’ pitching staff set...

County Commission approves new half-cent sales tax to benefit Cullman County...

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Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette addresses the Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 3-12-19 12:50 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala....

Good Hope talks proactive plan for future of sewer system

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Living Water Services President Grady Parsons addresses the Good Hope City Council Monday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The...

West Point Middle School tops county math tournament

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West Point Middle School was the overall winner of the Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament at Wallace State. (Photo courtesy Kimberly Lindsey, CCBOE) HANCEVILLE,...

Irish Heritage Festival this Saturday in Hanceville

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Hanceville’s second annual Irish Heritage Festival is this Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Cullman Tribune file photo) HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Put on your...

Roll into some fun with the Cullman Senior Bowling League

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Siblings Marcia Tillman, “High Pockets” Drummond and Janet Jean enjoy a laugh Thursday at the Cullman Bowling Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN,...

Movie Review: Character flaws keep ‘Captain Marvel’ from fully taking flight;...

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“Captain Marvel” is written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck and stars Brie Larson as the titular new addition to the Marvel...

Obituary: Inez Gertrude Kingsley

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Inez G. (she always said G. stood for “Gorgeous”, but her middle name was Gertrude!) Kingsley went home to God in Heaven on March...

Obituary: Michael Robert Hollis

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Memorial Service for Michael Robert Hollis, age 61, of Decatur, will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at First Church of...

Obituary: Sandra Knight Goodwin

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Sandra Knight Goodwin, 52, of Holly Pond, passed away March 10, 2019. She was born March 21, 1966, to Ted G.B. Knight and Norma...

Obituary: Larry Milton Pearson

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Funeral Service for Larry Milton Pearson, 66, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Joyce Beatrice Jacobs

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Memorial/Homegoing services for Joyce Beatrice Davis Jacobs, 84, of Hanceville are Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Joy Baptist Church, Mike...

Obituary: Tracy Van Bishop

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Tracy Van Bishop, 51 of Atlanta, Georgia entered into rest on March 8, 2019 at his home. Tracy was born on Sept. 8, 1967 in...

PREP SOCCER: Cullman defeats West Point at home 6-2, St. Bernard...

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Sam Franklin (1) shoots for the back of the net during Cullman's 6-2 win over West Point Monday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...

Obituary: John Curtis Weldon

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John Curtis Weldon of Hayden passed away March 10, 2019 at the age of 72. He was born on Sept. 21, 1946 to Early...

CATA students medal in SkillsUSA competition at Wallace State

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CATA medalists, left to right, were: Savannah Sivley, Desirae Corbin, Maria Cortes, Dakota McDaniel, Karli Marler, Zach Stallings, Lillian Kaiser, Zack Warner, Adolpho Resina...

PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: West Point handles Curry at home 6-2, Monday night...

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Gracie Abbott (3) went 2-for-4 with two RBIs at the plate in West Point's 6-2 win over Curry on Monday. (Nick Griffin for The...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 11, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

2 charged with robbery, kidnapping

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Nathaniel Riley Thomas, left; Joshua Gerald Lott, right (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men were arrested on Thursday, March 7, both charged...

Marco’s Pizza sees robust opening day in Cullman

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Customers line up at Marco's Pizza in Cullman Monday morning. The new restaurant is located at 1302 Second Ave SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) Unit...

Obituary: Gracie I. Brumblow

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Funeral service for Gracie I. Brumblow, 67, of Blountsville will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home...

Obituary: Clyde “Wally” Johnson

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Services for Mr. Clyde “Wally” Johnson, 86, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home, Reverend...

Obituary: John Preston Partridge

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John Preston Partridge, 85, of Houston, Alabama died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the home of his daughter, Wendy Jones. He was born April...

Obituary: Nelda Joyce Hendrix

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Funeral services for Mrs. Nelda Joyce Hendrix, 87, of Cullman are Tuesday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment in...

Cullman County unemployment rate ticks up to 3.7%, still 2nd lowest...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.  –  Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2019 unemployment rate is 3.8 percent, unchanged from December 2018’s rate, and below January 2018’s rate...

Hanceville pageants set for March 16

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Hanceville High School’s Enhancer Pageants will be Saturday, March 16 at 1 p.m. at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theater at Wallace State Community College. ...

Files from Yesteryear: 1950

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From the Files of 1950: Fairview West News Mrs. G.M. Purdy, who has had double pneumonia, is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Baldwin and children, of...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Bibb County

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The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt. The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field...

All-State Basketball: 7 local players earn All-State honors, West named 2A...

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Cold Springs' Camryn Crider and Elizabeth Hill earned first team All-State honors with their performances last season and Lady Eagles' Head Coach Tammy West...

Guest Editorial: The value of ‘third places’ to a thriving Cullman

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While it sounds simple, creating places where neighbors get to know neighbors is the key to growing a thriving place to live. That’s what...

Cullman Lions Club Fish and Ham Dinner defies weather with heavy...

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Lion Charlie Powell calls in orders as take-out diners line up in the drive-through lane outside Cullman Middle School’s lunchroom during the Cullman Lions...

All for the community: Cullman Rotary Club holds annual auction

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Cullman Rotarian John Lang holds up an item at Friday’s 46th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry at...

Obituary: Glenda Jean Yeager

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Glenda Jean Yeager, age 76, of Hoover, formerly of Cullman, died Friday, March 8, 2019. After graduating from Cullman High School, she retired from Regions...

Obituary: Billy Eric Reaid

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Mr. Billy Eric Reaid, 61, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Obituary: Elsa H. Arnold

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Funeral services for Elsa H. Arnold, 86, of Hanceville will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Hanceville man charged with trafficking meth

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Gordon Lance Winstead (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Gordon Lance Winstead, 48, was arrested on...

ARCHERY: West Point High, Cullman Middle, Vinemont Elementary take home top...

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Vinemont Elementary posted a score of 3138 to finish in first place at Saturday's King of the North Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Vinemont Elementary) GUNTERSVILLE,...

PREP BASEBALL: Cullman tops Loganville 14-6, Good Hope wins Umpire’s Tournament,...

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HOOVER, Ala. Cullman wrapped up its games in the Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover Saturday afternoon with a 14-6 win over Loganville....

New CASA child advocates sworn in

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Shown left to right are Judge Kim Chaney, Joyce Sedlmayr, Jan Peterson, Justin Lynch, Charlotte Libbee and Judge Rusty Turner.  (Photo courtesy CASA) CULLMAN, Ala....

Hey, it’s a feline pet of the week! Meet Moggie

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay said the shelter’s had a good week for dog adoptions, including The Tribune’s Tuesday...

Randall Shedd issues statement on ‘yes’ vote for fuel tax

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Randall Shedd (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN, Ala. -  Yesterday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted on the fiercely-debated Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan, approving a...

What you need to know about the March 19 school tax...

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Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham (Cullman Tribune file photo) If you vote yes, everything stays the same.  If you vote no, what you pay...

Spring forward!

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Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you...

Obituary: Roger Lee Gunn, Sr.

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Roger Lee Gunn, Sr., 80, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2019. He was born on Dec. 21, 1938, in New...

Obituary: Barbara Ann King

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Barbara Ann King was born on March 26, 1938 and passed away on March 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence...

Obituary: Joyce Ann Wilson

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Joyce Ann Wilson, 71, of Cullman.  Mrs. Wilson passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at her...

Obituary: Onnavee Parker

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Funeral service for Onnavee Tilley Parker, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Obituary: Estelle Moore Leonard

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Funeral services for Estelle Moore Leonard of Hanceville are Monday, March 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Valley View Baptist Church. Interment will be...

PREP BASEBALL: Addison falls to Lindsay Lane 9-6 in extra innings

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ADDISON, Ala. – The Bulldogs hosted Lindsay Lane Christian Christian Academy Friday night looking to improve to 3-1, but they lost a late lead...

PREP SOFTBALL: Local teams compete in this year’s Umpire’s Tournament; Friday...

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Cassidy Campbell pitched a shutout in Hanceville's 3-0 win over Holly Pond Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A handful...

Good Samaritans in uniform aid student in Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Despite being decked out in their fine dress uniforms to serve as judges for the SkillsUSA competition at Wallace State Community...

Marco’s Pizza opening Monday, March 11 in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Marco’s Pizza will be opening on Monday, March 11 in Cullman. Located at 1302 Second Ave SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) Unit...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 8, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs standout Elizabeth Hill earns place on North-South...

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Elizabeth Hill (3) put together a phenomenal season for the Lady Eagles on their way to winning the 2A state crown and seemed to...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s women’s basketball has season end in overtime...

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Freshman Imari Martin lifts a floater in Thursday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore) HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s basketball team had its season...

Cullman pageants set for March 9

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Cullman High School’s 2018-2019 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2019 Fair Queen Representative Pageant will be held Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the...

CULLMAN COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point secures back-to-back county titles with...

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The Warriors collect their trophy on the field after defeating Fairview 6-5 in the Cullman County Baseball Tournament championship game. (Nick Griffin for The...

Obituary: Robert David Mayhall

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Robert David Mayhall, 61, passed away March 4, 2019 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Born Oct. 8, 1957 in Cullman, Alabama to George E. and Patricia...

Obituary: Shirley Jane Veigl

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Funeral Service for Shirley Jane Veigl, 80, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Carol Ann Taylor

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Carol Ann Taylor, 76, of Baileyton, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Cullman Regional. She was born July 28,1942 to Chauncey and...

Obituary: Shannon Johnathon Corley

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Funeral services for Mr. Shannon Johnathon Corley, 44, of Cullman are noon Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Tim Holder officiating,...

Obituary: Mamie Jukes

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Funeral services for Mamie Jukes, 91, of Colony, will be Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Visitation is on...

Cold Springs pageants set for March 8

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Cold Springs High School will hold its Jr. Miss Cold Springs, Miss Cold Springs and Cold Springs High School Fair Queen Representative Pageants on...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: AL GOP Chair Lathan’s open letter to...

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Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released an open letter to Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama on Thursday. It appears in its entirety below. An...

Garden City fire chief charged with sexual abuse

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Stephen Harvey Ohls (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) Updated 3-7-19 at 3:50 p.m. GARDEN CITY, Ala. - The chief of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department has...

Wallace State seeking entries for 2019 Community Art Showcase

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is seeking entries for its annual Community Art Showcase (www.wallacestate.edu/programs/academic-division/artvisual-communications/community-art-showcase) to be held April 8-27, at the...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 7, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Local group hopes for square dancing resurgence

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Ken Mangrum, center, and his wife Maybelle have been square dancing for 37 years. They are part of the Friendship Squares group that meets...

Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham presents $25K grant to Wallace State

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Kristi Barnett, right, of Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation, is presented with a $25,000 check from Jacob Smith, left, and Melanie Bridgeforth of...

Cullman ranked no. 7 micropolitan in nation

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Gov. Kay Ivey and Topre America President Hideo Shimizu cut the ribbon on Topre’s new building and celebrated the company’s newly-announced $80 million expansion...

CULLMAN COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Day 1 recap; Hanceville, Vinemont, Fairview advance...

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Issac Smith (35) went three for five with three RBIs at the plate in Vinemont's 8-4 win over Good Hope. (Martha Needham for The...

West Point crowns pageant winners

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Left to right are Ashley Mann, 2019 Miss West Point Princess; Maddie Davis, 2019 Miss West Point; Miriam Oldacre, 2019 West Point High School...

PREP SOFTBALL: West Point and Good Hope drop Wednesday night matchups

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope traveled to Jasper to take on Curry, while West Point hosted Danville in Wednesday afternoon softball action. The Lady...

Fairview pageants set for March 8-9

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The Fairview High School Fair Queen Pageant will be held Friday, March 8 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Fairview High School auditorium.  Admission...

Obituary: Jose Luis Hernandez, III

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Jose Luis Hernandez,III, 48, of Hodges, Alabama, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He is survived by his parents: Jose Luis Hernandez, Jr. and...

Obituary: Shelley Jo Auletti

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Shelley Jo Auletti was born on April 16, 1966 and passed away on March 5, 2019.

Obituary: Lt. Col. (retired) Edward Roy Ward, Jr.

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Lt. Col. (retired) Edward Roy Ward, Jr., 81 of Huntsville, AL passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. A visitation will be held on...

Obituary: Dawn Harmon James

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Memorial services for Dawn Harmon James of Athens will be Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home Chapel in Cullman,...

Obituary: Maggie Kathleen Dye

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Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Kathleen Dye, 84, of Cullman are Friday, March 8, 2019 at 2 p.m. at The Refuge Church, Rev. Tim...

Obituary: Virgil B. Fowler, Jr.

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Virgil B. Fowler, Jr., 81, of Cullman, died March 6, 2019. He was born July 4, 1937, to Virgil Beauregard Fowler and Sara Elizabeth...

Obituary: Frances Posey

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Frances Posey, 82, of Oakman, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, surrounded by her loved...

Samuel “Cee” Etta Speer Carter

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Samuel "Cee" Etta Speer Carter, 91 of Double Springs passed away on March 5, 2019 in Jasper. She was born on May 14, 1927 in...

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hiring deputies

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for both APOSTC and lateral transfer deputy positions. Starting pay $14.98 per hour Starting...

Arrests and incidents reported on March 6, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...