Obituary: Lavoun (Von) Tidwell
Lavoun (Von) Tidwell, 83, of Bear Creek passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Von was born Oct....
Obituary: Barbara Gene Wisdom
Memorial services for Barbara Gene Wisdom, 89, of Hanceville will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 starting at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of...
In memory of Laura: Pre-sales needed for new GYN cancer awareness...
Laura Crandall Brown was just 25 years old when she passed away from ovarian cancer. Now, the foundation she helped start with her father,...
Cash Express delivers special cakes to first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cash Express in Hanceville delivered cakes to area first responders Wednesday, the 18th anniversary of Sept. 11. Deliveries were made to...
More than 150 robotic surgeries performed at Cullman Regional in a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In August 2018, Cullman Regional debuted its da Vinci Xi Surgical System with the goal of improving the community’s access to...
WSCC Athletics: Goodwin finishes All-Tournament in Dan York Memorial Tournament; volleyball,...
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
-- Wallace State’s men’s golf program takes pride in hosting the first
tournament of each fall season.
This week’s Dan York Memorial Tournament at...
Letter to the Editor: 9/11 – My story: What I saw...
September 11, 2001 – Sarasota, Florida: It was a beautiful day as I stepped out of a bungalow at a tennis resort where President...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(Updated) Hartselle armed robbery suspect captured
HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Hartselle Police Department responded to a robbery at Kroger in Hartselle earlier today, roughly 10:48 a.m.
“We have received a BOLO...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond, Hanceville preparing to renew county rivalry; Bearcats,...
With three weeks of high school football in the books,
we’re starting to get into the thick of region play and seeing potential
playoff teams take...
Vinemont passes $517K 2019-2020 budget
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night passed its 2019-2020 budget. The $516,770.72 budget has a built-in buffer of just less...
Never forget: 9/11 and the aftermath, by the numbers
Eighteen years ago today, the United States came under direct attack by a foreign enemy in an attack some have called the Pearl Harbor...
Obituary: Dalford Lee Tucker
Funeral services for Mr. Dalford Lee Tucker, 89, of Cullman will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 in the Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Bernice Christine McKinnon
Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Christine McKinnon will be at noon at Shelton Grove Baptist Church Thursday, Sept. 12. Visitation will be at the...
Obituary: Lois Jeanette Nunn
Funeral services for Lois Jeanette Nunn, 98, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at Welcome Baptist Church with Dr....
Obituary: Clarence Leon Linton
Clarence Leon Linton departed this life peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019.
He was born June 15, 1927 in Cullman, Alabama and enjoyed 92 wonderful years...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman falls in area match against Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. –
No. 5 Hartselle traveled to No. 9 Cullman Tuesday for an area matchup between a
pair of ranked teams and despite a good...
‘I love Cullman. I love Oktoberfest. I give this my whole...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year as fall approaches, Cullman residents look forward to seeing the colorful mums that provide beautiful and bold colors around...
Cullman commission approves purchase of new CCSO radios, enters detention agreement...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday approved the purchase of 20 individual radios with equipment for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Jacobs proclaims Oct. 18 Pilot International Founders Day in city of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed Oct. 18, 2019 Pilot International Founders Day in Cullman. On hand to accept...
Jacobs proclaims Day of Caring in city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 a Day of Caring in Cullman. On hand to...
Pet of the Week: Homer’s looking for a home!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Homer is a 1-year-old pointer/lab mix. He’s...
Obituary: James Walter Stephenson
Memorial service details for James Walter Stephenson, 64, are incomplete at this time but will be announced later.
James was born June 13, 1955 to...
Obituary: Janett Bates
Janett Faye Bartlett Bates, formerly of Cullman, passed away Sept. 9, 2019 at the age of 75.
She was born June 30, 1944 in Cullman...
Good Hope council implements new School Fund Grant process
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted to implement a new way of helping the Good Hope Schools through...
Baileyton Town Council talks new town hall
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council had a light agenda at its September meeting Monday evening, but it did discuss a few items...
(Updated) Cullman City Council approves sale of civic center for $3.1M
Updated 9-10-19 at 11:45 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved an ordinance allowing the sale of the Cullman Civic...
CCBOE approves $103M 2020 budget; Barnette’s contract extended 2 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Monday evening approved its budget for fiscal year 2020 in the amount of $103,065,916.39....
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview wins West End Invitational
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – It
was a busy weekend for Fairview’s volleyball team as the Lady Aggies traveled
to compete in this year’s West End Invitational...
(Update) 3 arrested after high-speed chase across Cullman County ends near...
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Shortly after midnight Sunday morning, a suspect led officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Cullman Police and Morgan County...
Cullman Regional hosting Balance Builder SilverSneakers Workshop Sept. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Thursday, Sept. 19 will host a Balance Builder SilverSneakers Workshop. Attendees will learn about common risk factors and...
SingKids! and DanceKids! kicking off Wallace State’s ArtsKids! programs for 2019
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts ArtsKids! program is making plans for the 2019-2020 academic year, with the...
Obituary: David Irvin Hill
David Irvin Hill, 55, of Houston, formerly of Arley, entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
David...
Obituary: Halley Eugene Peak
Halley Eugene Peak, 87, of Cullman entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
Gene was born Dec. 21, 1931 in...
Obituary: Hildred Green
Hildred Hazel Gilbert Green, 92, of Haleyville entered into rest Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at Terrace Manor.
She was born Aug. 18, 1927 to Charles...
Book your seat now for the Oct. 15 Cullman Farm-City Tour
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farm-City Committee invites you on a fun and educational tour planned for Oct. 15. The main goal of Farm-City...
High-speed chase across Cullman County ends near Baileyton
(9/9/19 11:30 a.m.) LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/09/09/update-3-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-across-cullman-county-ends-near-baileyton/
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Shortly after midnight Sunday morning, a suspect led officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO),...
Tuesday, Sept. 10 planned power outage a proactive measure to prevent...
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We understand everyone’s concern over the timing of this planned outage, especially with such high temperatures during the day,” Cullman Electric...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Gum Pond News
Mrs. Nora Smith visited Mrs. Trixie Caudle one evening last week. Mrs. Caudle came home on Monday...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Chambers County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature,...
Cullman County Youth Football week 3 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Week three of the Cullman County Youth Football season is now over and there
were some intriguing games going on around the county....
Yum! Farm Kids Club whips up late-summer meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex’s Farm Kids Club cooked up a special treat Saturday morning, preparing a meal for themselves and their...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs’ boys, Holly Pond’s Chambers win at...
OAKVILLE, Ala. –
Several local squads were in the field at Saturday’s Chickasaw Trails and there
was some hardware to bring home for teams and individuals....
Tuberville brings robust crowd to Cullman Republican meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tommy Tuberville stopped in Cullman Saturday to speak at the Cullman County Republican Party meeting at the Elks Lodge. A robust...
13 area students earn degrees from UA this summer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded some 1,450 degrees during its summer commencement in August.
Thirteen Cullman-area students earned degrees:
Jessica Rea Bryant,...
5 area students earn degrees from JSU this summer
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 400 students received degrees at Jacksonville State University in summer 2019, including:
Amanda Bullard, of Baileyton
Amy Clark, of Vinemont
...
United Way Day of Caring set for Sept. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) will host its 2019 Day of Caring Wednesday, Sept. 11. Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs will...
City of Cullman encourages participation in 2020 Census; door-to-door surveyors already...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Census is still officially almost seven months away, but such a big undertaking cannot happen instantly. In preparation for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders collect 27-14 region win at Cordova
CORDOVA, Ala. – After starting the season 2-0 with wins over Carbon Hill and Priceville, the Raiders traveled to take on the Cordova Blue...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview defeats D.A.R. 62-41 in road shootout
GRANT, Ala. - The Fairview Aggies traveled up the mountain to Grant to take on the D.A.R. Patriots and a warm September night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Westbrook Christian, 35-0
GADSDEN, Ala. - Vinemont traveled to Gadsden to face off against the Westbrook Christian Warriors in a non-region matchup. It wasn’t Vinemont’s night; on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison knocks off Winston County at home, 36-14
ADDISON, Ala. - A packed house watched two longtime rivals, Addison and Winston County, face off at A.G. Hicks Stadium in Addison on Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops region opener to South Lamar
ARLEY, Ala. - The Meek Tigers looked to start off region play 1-0 Friday night with their first win of the season at home...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs edges Southeastern 34-33 in region opener
BREMEN, Ala. – After taking a tough loss at Berry last week, the Cold Springs Eagles returned home Friday night to open up region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos fall at Midfield, 44-28
MIDFIELD, Ala. – Holly Pond hit the road to open region play Friday night and after falling behind big early, the Broncos weren’t able...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region opener to Hamilton on the...
HAMILTON, Ala. – West Point is on the road for the third straight week of the early season and fell to the Hamilton Aggies...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs blank Tigers on the road to move to...
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville no doubt had revenge on its mind when it traveled to face J.B. Pennington Friday night and came home with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Dominant 2nd half performance lifts Cullman over Decatur, 41-17
CULLMAN, Ala. - After hitting the road for their first two games of the season, the Cullman Bearcats hosted Decatur in their home opener...
Obituary: Ruby Hazel Bailey
Ruby Hazel Bailey was born July 11, 1921 and passed away Sept. 5, 2019.
Obituary: Dearl Russell Moore
Funeral services for Dearl Russell Moore, 74, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 8, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Danny Franklin Reynolds
Danny Franklin Reynolds of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Sept. 5, 2019.
He was born March 20, 1949 to Lester Franklin and Lella Faye McGee Reynolds...
Obituary: Francis “Bud” Paden
Funeral services for Francis “Bud” Paden, 76, of Logan will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Ethelyn Hampton
Funeral services for Ethelyn Hampton, 83, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jim...
Jesse Priest kicks off Heritage Park’s free Concerts in the Park...
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s September, and that means Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism has kicked off its annual free Concerts in the Park...
North Alabama Agriplex programs: Sept. and Oct.
All programs take place the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho Street, Cullman, AL 35056, 256-297-1044, unless otherwise noted.
Unless otherwise noted, to register...
Dates announced for free screenings of Southern Circuit Tour of Independent...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces dates and times for screenings of South Arts’ 2019-2020 Southern Circuit...
Seniors enjoy annual health fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors from around Cullman County came out Thursday morning to the Donald E. Green Senior Center for the 2019 Retiree and...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Tuberville to speak at Cullman Republican breakfast Saturday
The Cullman County Republican Party will host its monthly meeting at the Cullman Elks Lodge (1609 Brantley Ave. NE, Cullman) Saturday, Sept. 7. This...
PREP FOOTBALL: 4 local squads gearing up to host week 3...
There are just four local teams playing at home this
week and they are spread far and wide. Meek is returning home to play South
Lamar,...
Did ADEM withhold information on river contamination levels after June 6...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Black Warrior Riverkeeper (BWR), a north Alabama environmental organization on Wednesday posted to its Facebook page a large multi-page document found...
Cullman Rotary presents more than $4K to Cullman Re-Entry Addiction Assistance
“Cullman Rotary Club presented a donation to Cullman Re-Entry (Addiction) Assistance during this week’s meeting. Cullman Re-Entry Assistance has provided such a positive impact...
Cullman County Medical Society presents defibrillator to Cullman VFW Post 2214
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman VFW Post 2214 on Thursday evening received an automated external defibrillator/automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) from the Cullman County Medical Society....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cold Springs sweeps tri-match at Vinemont, Lady Warriors collect...
VINEMONT, Ala. –
Cold Springs and Hanceville travelled to Vinemont Thursday afternoon for a
tri-match with the Lady Eagles, but it was the Eagles of Cold...
Obituary: Robert Lee “Hobo” Brown
Robert Lee “Hobo” Brown, 77, of Haleyville passed away at Huntsville Hospital Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
Robert was born July 13, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama.
He...
Obituary: Barbara Sue Rogers
Barbara Sue Rogers of Garden City, Alabama, 81, passed away peacefully Sept. 4, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Rogers was born April 12, 1938, in...
Obituary: Mary Francis Gibbs
Mary Francis Gibbs passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 at the age of 83.
She was born Jan. 28, 1936 in Cullman to Grover and...
Obituary: Jimmie Ruth Waits Tankersley
Jimmie Ruth Waits Tankersley of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Sept. 4, 2019.
She was born Feb. 2, 1931 to Dee and Ruth Waits. Her parents...
Obituary: Patricia England Lee
Patricia England Lee, 62, of Cullman, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cullman.
She loved bird...
Obituary: Jean Whaley Bullard
Funeral services for Mable "Jean" Whaley Bullard , 82, of Cullman will be Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Nettie Mehulda Fell
Nettie Mehulda Fell of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away Sept. 5, 2019. She was born Dec. 24, 1930 to Luther and Viola Bates Freeman....
Obituary: Doris Lockhart
Doris Lockhart, 85, of Jasper, Alabama entered into rest at her home Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.
Doris was born Nov. 23, 1933 in Oakman, Alabama....
Obituary: Susie Marie Goodwin
Susie Marie Goodwin was born Jan. 21, 1922 and passed away Sept. 5, 2019.
Fairview council meeting raises question of property de-annexation, how it could...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Tuesday evening Dr. Josiah Daily, assistant fire chief of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, who owns both the Fairview Quick...
From Paris to Cullman: meet Brooke and Vincent Desnoës
CULLMAN, Ala.- After many years in Paris, France, Vincent and Brooke Desnoës decided the time had come for a move to her hometown of...
Cullman Regional files CON application for expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Thursday that they have officially filed an Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Ivey awards $686K grant to help victims in Cullman, Winston Counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $686,265 grant to support an organization that aids victims of domestic violence and sexual assault...
Bremen man arrested for meth possession after traffic stop
BRUSHY POND, Ala. – A Bremen man was arrested Sunday after Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies allegedly found a baggie of methamphetamine after...
Vinemont man jailed for attempted robbery, multiple other charges
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Friday arrested Jeffrey Wayne Miller, 30, of Vinemont following a traffic stop in...
Ben South unveils Alabama-inspired art for upcoming exhibit
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, artist and Tribune contributor Ben South stopped by O.F. Richter and Sons paint store in downtown Cullman to display...
Taco Granero planned for Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Plans for a new restaurant are underway in Fairview. Residents Mike and Amy Patton presented their concept for a Taco Granero...
(Updated) Cullman woman charged with murder in Jan. 2019 wreck
Updated 9-5-19 at 8:24 a.m. with the current mugshot for Quintana Rainwater
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was arrested late Wednesday night, charged...
Former Holly Pond standout named Huntingdon football team captain
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Huntingdon head coach Mike Turk officially announced the football team captains on Tuesday.
Four seniors and one junior were selected by a...
Obituary: Adam Ruben Jason Beard
Memorial services for Mr. Adam Ruben Jason Beard, 35, of Blountsville will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: Randy Wayne Mason
Graveside services for Mr. Randy Wayne Mason, 63, of Cullman will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery.
Mr....
Obituary: Robert Brown
Robert Brown, 77, of Haleyville, entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
Complete obituary and service information will be announced on Thursday afternoon by Nichols...















































































































