Obituary: Nora Phillips
Mrs. Nora Lea Phillips, 72, of Cullman passed away on
Tuesday, July 2, 2019. No services are
planned at this time.
Obituary: Frank Edward Moore
Funeral Service for Frank Edward Moore, age 74, of Holly Pond,
will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Robert Hodge
Robert Franklin "Doug" Hodge, age 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on July 2, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving...
Obituary: Mary Hoffman
Funeral services for Mary Cook Hoffman, 71, of Vinemont are
Saturday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Greg Aldridge and Rev.
Larry...
Obituary: Betty Stringer
Funeral Service for Betty Sue Stringer, age 79, of
Hartselle, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Cullman Heritage
Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Melvin Sams
Funeral Service for Melvin Sams, age 82, of Cullman, will be
at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with
Dudly...
Community rallying around friend, co-worker and animal rescuer
Updated 7-10-19 12:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was Saturday morning June 29 when Chris Torrisi told his mother Nancy Thomas that he would be...
Wallace State men’s basketball finishes with top GPA for 2nd straight...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s basketball team is tops in the classroom for the second consecutive year among its counterparts in the National...
Arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Addison set for annual 4th of July celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the...
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ a near-perfect summer movie; Griffin’s score: 9/10
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is once again directed by “Spider-Man: Homecoming’s” Jon Watts, written by Chris McKenna II and Erik Sommers and of course...
Municipality Closings for July 4th
CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.
Baileyton – Closed from July 4...
SWIMMING: Tritons knock off Scottsboro at home
CULLMAN, Ala. –
The Tritons were back home to host Scottsboro Tuesday night and Cullman was
able to pull away with the win after the boys...
Branded by Christ Cowboy Church holds Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – To kick off the week leading up to Independence Day, Branded by Christ Cowboy Church held its first-ever Faith, Family,...
Garden City, local churches celebrate freedom with community fireworks show
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Garden City got a jump on the Independence Day holiday by holding a community fireworks show...
Obituary: Claude Edward Godwin
Claude Edward Godwin, Jr., 80, of Oneonta, AL., was born on June 13, 1959 and died on June 28, 2019. Preceding him in death...
Obituary: Gerald Eugene Harris
Mr. Gerald Eugene Harris, 81, of Cullman passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Betty Rider
Funeral service for Betty Rider, 77, of Hanceville will be 4
p.m. Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. We will have a
burial...
Obituary: Anne DeLellis Dimond
Anne DeLellis Dimond, 70, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania,
formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, died July 1, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital in
Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania.
Miss Dimond is survived by...
Obituary: Dr. Jack C. Avery
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on July 3, 2019 at Lemley Funeral Home for Dr. Jack C. Avery born on January 31,...
Fairview Council hears fire station concerns
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several items were on the Fairview Town Council’s agenda for its July meeting Monday night, and the council began by discussing...
Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures now open in Cullman
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, April German, who created Victoria’s Hope (VH) last year as a way to help single parents and families in...
Inaugural Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday yielded a good turnout for the first Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride at the Southern Wal-Mart located on Olive Street....
Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
Pet of the Week: Help Remmy find his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us that Peanut, a recent Pet of the Week, has been adopted; and...
Baileyton Council adding new security measures for community
BAILEYTON, Ala – The Baileyton Town Council considered
adding security cameras to the town’s facilities to help reduce theft,
vandalism and drug use. Harold Nelson, owner...
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
Buckle up and drive alert
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As an added precaution during the heavily traveled...
🚨Smith Lake Park Traffic Information🚨
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park...
Obituary: Gregary Joe Minor (awaiting update)
Gregary Joe Minor was born on October 12, 1973 and passed away on July 1, 2019.
Obituary: Aline Edna Trimble
Mrs. Aline Edna Trimble of Cullman, Alabama passes away Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born November 28, 1919 to John Jacob and Pauline...
Obituary: Kenneth VanKeuren
Kenneth VanKeuren passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Cullman Regional. He was born June 23, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, to Harold...
Obituary: Clyde L. Glasscox
Clyde L. Glasscox, 82, of the Spoonhandle Community passed away in a Birmingham Hospital on June 29th, 2019. Preceding him in death were his...
Obituary: Gerald Eugene Harris
Mr. Gerald Eugene Harris, 81, of Cullman passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Vetra Olene Calvert
Vetra Olene Calvert of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1934 to Burton and Alma...
Obituary: James “Squab” Miller
James “Squab” Miller, age 75 of Haleyville, entered into rest on June 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born...
Obituary: Louise Copeland
Funeral Services for Louise Copeland, 78 of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home, Reverends Phillip Wigley and...
Obituary: Wilson “Tony” McAlpin
Funeral services for Mr. Wilson “Tony” McAlpin, 73 of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2019
Maggie Darnell
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(UPDATED) 15-year-old worker falls to death in accident at local business
Updated 7-1-19 at 4:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, a 15-year-old Guatemalan roofing worker fell to his death from the roof of Cullman Casting...
Food Safety Tips for your 4th of July Festivities
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Summertime
cookouts are filled with fun and family, especially those on or near national
holidays. This fourth of July, serve up some food safety...
Distinguished Young Women awards Class of 2020 candidates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since 1960, Cullman County's Junior Miss program has aided the national Junior Miss program in awarding millions of dollars in scholarships to...
Obituary: Magoline Ray (updated)
Magoline Carolyn Blackmon Ray of Vinemont passed away June 29, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born January 27, 1926 in Cullman...
Help your dog beat the heat this summer
The summer heat can be dangerous for people and it can also be extremely dangerous for dogs. A dog's inability to sweat can make...
Billy Bob’s Stories and Stuff: When our cars only had two-sixty...
I have a serious problem. Well, serious might be an overstatement, but it is as least an uncomfortable situation. I live in the deep-south,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Jefferson County
Jefferson County
"Happy Together,” a pop hit of the late 1960s, which is when I first got to know Jefferson County, Alabama, is how I...
Files from Yesteryear: 1972, 1928
From The Files Of 1972
Hinkle Reunion
Attending the annual Hinkle family reunion, at Rickwood Caverns, on Sunday were: Coleman and Edna Sanford, Jack R. And...
Obituary: Wayne Lewis
Funeral services for Wayne Lewis, 69, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Randall Barnes (updated)
Services for Mr. Randall Louis Barnes, 61, of Battleground are 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Danny Shockley and...
Obituary: Gene Talamadge McDonald
Funeral Service for Gene Talamadge McDonald, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 01, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Gail Hogan
Gail Hogan, 70 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Hendrix Health and Rehab in Double Springs.
Gail was born...
Obituary: Linda Kay Hill
Linda Kay Hill, 69 formerly of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Kay was born on...
Obituary: Willie “Dee” Bradford
Funeral Services for Willie “Dee” Bradford, 89, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday June 30, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Bradford...
Obituary: Terry James Johnson
Terry James Johnson passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Cullman Regional. He was born June 30, 1962, to the late James and...
Obituary: Marcia Hagen Bliss
Funeral Service for
Marcia Hagen Bliss, age 78, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m.on Monday, July
1, 2019, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...
Obituary: Wilbur Loyd Campbell
Funeral services for
Wilbur Loyd Campbell, 84, of Cullman are Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11 a.m.
at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Campbell officiating, with...
Obituary: James Byron Hutchens
James Byron Hutchens, age 98 of Cullman, died Friday, June 28, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Wilhite (Lee); sons: Phil Hutchens...
Obituary: Orville Wayne Lewis
Funeral services for Orville Wayne Lewis, 69, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Francis Eugene Howell Veal
Funeral services for Francis Eugene Howell Veal, 88, of Baileyton are Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Donnie Cason...
Obituary: Mrs. Dixie Burden Baxter
Mrs. Dixie Burden Baxter, 72, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born March 23,...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Elliott
Jonathan Lee Elliott of Bremen passed away June 26, 2019 at the age of 49. He was born June 3, 1970 to Robert Eugene...
Be safe on Smith Lake this Fourth of July holiday
SMITH LAKE, Ala. - The Fourth of July is a busy time on and around Smith Lake, which has already seen its share of...
Local Artist Spotlight: Joyce Hyde
CULLMAN, Ala. - Joyce Hyde has always been interested in the arts. So much so that she made a career of it as a...
Wallace State’s Evelyn Burrow Museum Presents ‘Alabama Art: Inside Out’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, announces a new exhibition on loan from Troy University, “Alabama...
CHS Class of ’54 celebrates 65th Reunion
CULLMAN, Ala. –The Cullman High School Class of 1954 met for lunch at Stone Bridge Farms Thursday to celebrate their 65th high school reunion....
Students explore other opportunities for enrolling in Health Science programs this...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — About two dozen students met with advisors from seven different Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College to possibly find...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville selects architect for proposed senior center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council selected an architect for the proposed senior center at Thursday’s meeting. The council hopes to be awarded a Community...
CHS Theatre student Grant Holland brings home school’s 1st Superior rating...
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - On Thursday, Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre student Grant Holland became the first student in school history to earn a Superior...
Wasps: watch out this summer
AUBURN, Ala. - While helpful in controlling other insects, wasps are more known for their painful stings. The term wasp is somewhat generic. Hornets,...
Celebrate safely: a look at proper fireworks usage
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Independence Day approaches, many fireworks enthusiasts are stocking up on pyrotechnics for their own backyard displays. As these can present...
Arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALERT: Sewer line repairs ongoing on Stadium Drive
NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF CULLMAN:
CAUTION: Sewer line repairs are ongoing on Stadium Drive Northeast (from Oak Drive Northeast to the Cullman High School...
(Updated 2x) 1 person killed, 4 injured in 3-vehicle wreck near...
Updated: 6/27/19 at 11:30 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. – A three-vehicle crash today, June 27, in Cullman County has claimed one life and injured four...
Drug crimes on the rise across Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Drugs are a constant issue for law enforcement across Cullman County and, increasingly, they are finding their way into the day-to-day...
SWIMMING: Tritons edge out Jasper to win Cullman Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jasper, Sheffield and Florence traveled to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Wednesday night for the Cullman Challenge and the home-standing...
Cullman Regional announces $30M expansion, including Critical Care Unit, ER
Updated 6-27-19 12:47 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Thursday they have initiated a...
Obituary: Lewis Jack Baldwin
Lewis Jack Baldwin, 97, of Double Springs, Alabama entered into rest June 26, 2019 at Hendrix Health Care.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 27,...
Obituary: Patricia R. Keeton
Memorial services for Patricia R. Keeton, 70, of Crane Hill, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Elliott
Jonathan Lee Elliott was born June 3, 1970 and passed away June 26, 2019.
LIST: Cullman-area 4th of July family events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Here's a look at some 4th of July activities going on around the county. If you know of an event not...
24 Cullman-area students named to UNA Dean’s List
FLORENCE, Ala. - To be considered for the University of North Alabama’s Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must be classified as a degree seeking...
ALERT: Planned water outage in Hanceville June 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Some Hanceville residents will see a disruption in their water service Thursday, June 27 between the hours of 1-5:30 p.m.
According to...
Arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SPORTS: Cullman High School earns AHSAA Sportsmanship School recognition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ninety-nine Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) member schools were recognized as AHSAA Sportsmanship Schools for the 2018-2019 school year Wednesday...
MISSING PERSON: CCSO still searching for Joey Giummaro
Editor's note: The photo of Mr. Giummaro is NOT A MUGSHOT. It is the photo from his pistol permit, according to the Cullman County...
23 Cullman-area students named to UAB Dean’s List, Presidential Honors List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - To qualify for the Presidential Honors List at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, students must register and complete at least...
Dollar General breaks ground near Colony
Updated 6-26-19 at 10:58 a.m.
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Tuesday evening town council meeting was fairly uneventful, but it gave The Tribune a chance to...
‘Toy Story 4’ a welcome addition to the Toy Story franchise;...
“Toy Story 4” is the directorial debut for Josh Cooley and is written by Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom. This is the fourth installment...
Obituary: Alex Castro
Alex Castro entered into rest June 21, 2019.
Private services will be held.
Good Hope Council talks road projects, back-to-school event
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council met for a short meeting Monday night. Councilmen John Harris and Maxie Jones were not...
Commission recognizes CARTS driver, approves grants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday presented Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) driver Wade Hancock with a certificate recognizing his...
Obituary: William Glenn Hipp
William Glenn Hipp, 67, of Holly Pond, passed away Monday evening, June 24, 2019.
He was born to Bill and Bobbie Vanzandt Hipp.
Mr. Hipp was a...
State wants your opinion on ADEM director’s job performance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Have an opinion about how Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Director Lance LeFleur is doing his job? The State would...
Tim Scott Recreational Trail at Duck River Reservoir wins national award
CULLMAN, Ala. - During Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, Mayor Woody Jacobs took time to recognize the Cullman Economic Development Agency and Cullman...
Pet of the Week: Who can resist a Chip?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared with The Tribune our most recent Pet of the Week, Luna, has been...
Cullman Parks and Rec cheerleaders honored for performances in national competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took time to recognize the national-level achievement of three “Xtreme All Star” cheerleading teams...
Arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Absolutely amazing’: A Ride to Honor the Fallen, inaugural Pitmaster Challenge...
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 120 bikes with more than 200 riders participated in A Ride to Honor the Fallen Saturday morning according to...
Traffic light coming to Olive Street/Hwy. 31 intersection
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a maintenance agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) that will allow...
Cullman council honors police officers for promotions, years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman City Council honored one of the city’s police officers for his...

















































































































