Obituary: Rosalio Ramirez

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Mass of Christian Burial for Rosalio Ramirez, 18, of Cullman will be Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church....

Obituary: Rayburn A. Bradley

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Rayburn A. Bradley, 81, of Cullman died Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Myrtle Bradley and his...

Obituary: Bobby Ray McFearin

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Bobby Ray McFearin was born Dec. 3, 1941 and passed away June 2, 2019. Visitation will be Thursday, June 6 from 6-9 p.m. at...

Berlin purchasing property in hopes of building town hall

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BERLIN, Ala. -  At is regular May meeting, the Berlin Town Council voted to enter into a general obligation bond with Citizens Bank and...

2019 All-County Softball Team honored at Buffalo Wild Wings

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With another season of softball in the books for Cullman County, it’s time to recognize local standouts for their accomplishments and Buffalo Wild...

(Update) 4 killed, including 2 children, in wreck near Joppa

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JOPPA, Ala. – Four people were killed, including two children, in a two-vehicle wreck near Joppa Monday morning. The incident happened along the 7000...

Cullman Electric Co-op lineman Jeff Osborn receives Alabama’s top honor for...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative lineman Jeff Osborn was honored for his community service as part of the state’s official Alabama Lineman Appreciation...

Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Hannah Bates Memorial Buckle Series complete after Sunday’s final barrel race

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Hannah Bates Memorial Buckle Series, hosted by the South Cullman Saddle Club, finished its final barrel race Sunday and Nathan...

(Update) 4 dead in wreck near Joppa

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LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/06/03/update-4-killed-including-2-children-in-wreck-near-joppa/ Updated 6-3-19 11:21 a.m. JOPPA, Ala. - Authorities are on the scene of a multiple fatality crash along the 7000 block Alabama Highway...

Rock the South hit and run victim identified; RTS will offer...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in a hit and run accident along County Road 469...

Obituary: Glenda W. Bates

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Funeral services for Glenda Bates will be Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Andrew Siegenthaler will be officiating....

Obituary: Peter Michael Killen

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Peter Michael Killen was born March 30, 1958 and passed away June 2, 2019.

Obituary: Ella Odell Elrod

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Ella "Odell" Elrod, 93, passed away peacefully in her home in the Walter community surrounded by her family on June 2, 2019. She was affectionately...

Obituary: Nancy Elizabeth Cornelius

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Nancy Elizabeth “Betty” Moore Cornelius, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born, at...

Obituary: Emmet Wise

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Emmet O. Wise, 92, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born...

Rock the South day 2 sees less dust, better traffic

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Rock the South cranked up for day two, having rethought certain issues from day one including nearly overwhelming traffic...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Butler County

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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,...

Chicken house destroyed by fire in Simcoe

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SIMCOE, Ala. - A fire in Simcoe Saturday destroyed one of two connected chicken houses at Heatherly Poultry Farms. Co-Owner Stacy Heatherly said the...

Obituary: Bobby D. Lowry

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Mr. Bobby D. Lowry, 76, of Altoona passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019.  No services are planned at this time.

Obituary: Perry Blaine Raines

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Memorial services for Perry Blaine Raines will be Monday, June 3, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Josh Eddleman and Daryl...

Obituary: Kathryn Olene Hilton Bailey

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Kathryn Olene Hilton Bailey died Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home in Double Springs. Born to Olin and Kate Burdick Hilton Feb. 16, 1931,...

Obituary: Gary Lee Steele

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Gary Lee Steele, 58, of Holly Pond, passed away May 31, 2019. He was born July 14, 1960 to Leldon and Gladys Harris Steele,...

Pedestrian struck near Rock the South

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Updated 6-1-19 7:09 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle very early Saturday morning near Rock the South. The vehicle left...

Siran Stacy joins field of players at 2nd annual Crimson Ladies...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Thirty-nine golfers made their way to Cross Creek Golf Course Saturday morning for the second annual Crimson Ladies of Cullman Charity...

3 books to add to your summer reading list

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Here are three books to consider adding to your summer reading list, reviewed by Cullman County Public Library Director Sharon Townson. "Daisy Jones & The...

Rock the South day 1: big-time stars and big-time traffic

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On day one of the 2019 edition of Rock the South (RTS), there were loads of music and lots of opportunities...

Smith named community relations manager at Chamber; search on for new...

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CULLMAN, Ala. -The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center announced Friday that Peggy Smith will continue to serve the Chamber in a...

‘It’s our responsibility to help protect people on the water, as...

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LOGAN, Ala.  - As the popularity of Smith Lake continues to rise, so do the chances of emergencies on and around the water.  Seven...

Colt Ford on Rock the South: ‘We’re going to have a...

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Colt Ford is happy to be returning to the Rock the South stage after first performing in Cullman back in 2014. The professional golfer...

First Veterans Treatment Court docket day declared success

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Cullman County’s brand new Veterans Treatment Court (see www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/30/cullman-county-veterans-treatment-court-gets-underway-today/) held its first docket day, and presiding Judge Wells “Rusty”...

Arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Inside of Sunflour Bakery ‘probably a total loss’

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Fire damaged the popular Sunflour Bakery & Eatery Thursday evening. Good Hope Fire Chief David Scott said the inside of the...

Wallace State’s Adult Education Department conducts 2019 graduation

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was nearly impossible to wipe the smile and exuberance off Marty Harris’s face during Wallace State’s Adult Education Commencement this...

Fire damages Sunflour Bakery

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Fire damaged the popular Sunflour Bakery & Eatery Thursday evening. Smoke could be seen billowing from the structure just after 7:30, but...

Obituary: Barney William Hallmark

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Funeral services for Barney William Hallmark, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....

Obituary: Carline Durvid Long, Sr.

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Carline Durvid Long, Sr. passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cullman Regional. He was born July 24, 1928 to Homer and Bert Lou...

Coming from out of town? Use Exits 305 and 308 for...

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Message from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office: Preparations are nearly complete for Rock The South. If you plan to attend Friday and/or Saturday please use...

Wallace State feeding folks and helping folks feed themselves

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The staff at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is taking the threats of hunger and food insecurity seriously with two programs:...

Arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

4 arrested near Smith Lake Park for trafficking

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’ Office (CCSO) said four people were arrested Thursday and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs following the...

Victoria’s Hope approaches 1-year mark, eyes expansion and new location

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DODGE CITY, Ala. - It has been almost one year since April German started Victoria’s Hope, a ministry providing free clothing and other necessities...

Charity golf tournament featuring Siran Stacy this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After a successful inaugural tournament last year, The Crimson Ladies of Cullman are gearing up for their second annual charity...

‘She exemplifies the commandment, ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce bid farewell to outgoing president Leah Bolin at its annual Chamber Membership Appreciation Cookout on...

Vacation Bible School programs kicking off around the county

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Updated 5-30-19 12:05 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Churches throughout Cullman County are gearing up for Vacation Bible School. Here is a list of VBS events...

Cullman County Veterans Treatment Court gets underway today

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CULLMAN, Ala. - As of Thursday morning, Cullman County’s court system now gives veterans who struggle with the mental and emotional aftermath of their...

Obituary: Johnny Colburn

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Johnny Colburn, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest May 29, 2019 at his home. Johnny was born March 4, 1946 in Walker County, Alabama. He...

Obituary: James Anthony Eidson

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It is with great sadness that the family of Tony Eidson, 61, of Cullman, announces that he passed away at his residence on Tuesday,...

Obituary: Donnie Ray Thomas

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A memorial service for Mr. Donnie Ray Thomas, 69, of Vinemont will be Saturday, June 1, 2019 at noon at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro....

Obituary: Margie Guthrie

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Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Guthrie, 86, of Baileyton are Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers...

Finding peace in the soil: Veterans Farmers Conference promotes farming as...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted the second annual Veteran Farmers Conference, offering military veterans opportunities to learn about agriculture and...

Mommy and Me Painting Luau offered by Wallace State Alumni Association

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is inviting mothers and children in the area to attend a Mommy and Me...

Arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Young players learn from Good Hope coaches at Raider Basketball Skills...

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GOOD HOPE, Al. -- Good Hope's varsity boys' and girls' basketball coaches along with their staffs and current varsity players hosted this year’s Raider basketball skills...

Cullman Council approves special events

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CULLMAN, Ala. - “We have a big announcement with our competitive cheer teams winning the national championship for the league they compete in,” Cullman...

Senior Spotlight: Meet the Dodsons

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Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson was a senior at West Point when he met junior Judy Caudle in Geometry class. “He tormented me, but he had...

Colony readying for summer programs

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COLONY, Ala. - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council talked about plans for what’s shaping up to be an eventful summer for the...

Obituary: Faith Willow Partain

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Baby Faith Willow Partain, 9 months, entered peacefully into Heaven on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Children's Hospital in Birmingham. Faith was born Aug. 27,...

Obituary: Franklin Douglas Arnold

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Memorial Services for Franklin Douglas Arnold, 39, of Hanceville will be at 6 p.m. Saturday June 1, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. There will...

Obituary: Faye Marty

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Funeral services for Faye Marty, 81, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Brian...

Obituary: Dena Marie Suter

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Dena Marie Suter passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 30, 1956, to Laverne and Ida Wadenstorer. She...

Obituary: Christian Hart

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Funeral services for Christian Asher Hart, 12, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church with Garry...

Obituary: Gloria Faye Yates

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Gloria Faye Yates of Cullman, formerly of Huntsville, passed away May 28, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born April 18, 1932 to...

Obituary: Larry Price Kilpatrick

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It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Price Kilpatrick, of Cullman, announces that he went to be with his heavenly father...

PREP SOCCER: Brown out, Hackbarth in as Lady Bearcats Head Coach

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats will have a new head coach on the sidelines next season. Head coach Jacob Brown is leaving the program after...

Arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

I-65 night resurfacing to start June 2 in Cullman, Morgan Counties

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin resurfacing about 3.5 miles of Interstate 65...

Cullman’s Carter Daily finishes run in 3rd round of National Spelling...

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Updated 5-28-19 7:49 p.m. NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - This year’s Cullman County Spelling Bee champion, Carter Daily, a sixth grader at St. Paul’s Lutheran School,...

Service details announced for Vinemont student killed on Smith Lake

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Service details have been announced for Christian Hart, 12, of Vinemont. Christian was killed in a tragic boating accident Saturday on...

Pet of the Week: Grow some love with Pumpkin Seed!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. Pumpkin Seed is a 1-year-old terrier mix....

Ready for Rock the South?

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CULLMAN, Ala.  – This Friday, Rock the South (RTS) returns for its eighth annual installment. Gates will open at noon Friday and Saturday, with...

Opinion: Be aware of motorcyclists; they’re people, too

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I have been riding a motorcycle since July 2018. Thankfully, I have not had the experience of having a cigarette butt thrown from a...

PREP SOFTBALL: 2019 All-County softball team presentation dinner set for June...

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Another year of softball is in the books for Cullman County and after a season full of great games, great teams and great...

June 1 deadline approaching to apply for Wallace State Health Science...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The deadline to apply to most of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College is quickly approaching, with a...

Cullman’s Will Hogue graduates from The King’s College

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NEW YORK - Cullman native Will Hogue recently graduated from The King's College in New York City. Hogue received a Bachelor of Arts in...

Obituary: Helen Brown Freeman

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Helen Brown Freeman, born May 26, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama and passed away peacefully on her 86th birthday in Cullman, Alabama.  She was preceded in...

Obituary: Barbara Ann Harris

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Barbara Ann Harris of Hanceville, Alabama passed away May 25, 2019 at the age of 78. She was born March 4, 1941 in Cullman to...

Obituary: Jackie Dean Hale

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Jackie Dean Hale of Vinemont passed away peacefully May 24, 2019 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Autauga County

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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,...

(Update) Troopers release name of 12-year-old victim in Smith Lake boating...

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Marine Patrol Troopers Sunday afternoon released the name of the 12-year-old victim in Saturday's tragic boating accident on Smith Lake. Patrol Commander...

Congratulations, West Point High School Class of 2019!

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26 at 4 p.m. at...

Congratulations, Vinemont High School Class of 2019!

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26 at Wallace State Community College’s Tom...

Congratulations, St. Bernard Prep Class of 2019!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard Prep Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. in the St....

Local sites offering free meals for kids this summer

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CULLMAN, Ala.  - For the last few years, several entities across Cullman County have participated in a federally-funded program to ensure that children and...

‘What does Memorial Day mean to you?’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 - as well as civilian volunteers, including 30 fifth graders from Vinemont...

Obituary: Paul Richard Wilson

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Paul Richard Wilson, 72, of Duncanville, Alabama, formerly of Haleyville, entered into rest on May 25, 2019. Mr. Wilson was born on Dec. 26, 1946....

Obituary: Martha Carolyn Echols

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Martha Carolyn Echols, 75, of Cullman, formerly of Sardis Community, passed away on May 25, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept....

Obituary: Mary Joyce Netherton

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Mary Joyce Netherton, 68, of Cullman, entered into rest Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 24, 1951 to...

Obituary: Charles Howell

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Charles E. Howell, 88, of Vinemont, left his earthly life and entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 24,...

12-year-old boy killed on Smith Lake

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LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/26/update-troopers-release-name-of-12-year-old-victim-in-smith-lake-boating-accident/ Updated 5-25-19 10:16 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A 12-year-old boy was killed in a boating accident on Smith Lake early Saturday evening. The incident...

Congratulations, Fairview High School Class of 2019!

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School’s Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 6 p.m. at Wallace State Community...

Congratulations, Holly Pond High School Class of 2019!

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 4 p.m. at Wallace State...

Congratulations, Good Hope High School Class of 2019!

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Class of 2019 will receive its diplomas Saturday, May 25, with 13 of those seniors...

Congratulations, Cold Springs High School Class of 2019!

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BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at noon at Wallace State...

Congratulations, Hanceville High School Class of 2019!

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake...

Mental health bill sponsored by Gudger, Shedd passes Legislature, goes to...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature on Thursday passed a bill that would allow people who have been temporarily committed for mental health reasons...

Obituary: Sherrie Kaye Partain Townsend

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Sherrie Kaye Partain Townsend, 53, of Oneonta, AL, was born May 19, 1966 and passed away May 22, 2019. The family will have a...

Obituary: Larry Ray Shamblee

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Funeral services for Mr. Larry Ray Shamblee, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Hanceville Funeral Home...

Obituary: James Richard Donaldson

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James Richard Donaldson, 69, of Cullman, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born Nov....

Obituary: Wanda Nell Sams

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Funeral services for Wanda Nell Sams, 78, of Vinemont are Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Delwin Kilgo...