Obituary: Peggy Sue Goodlett

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Graveside services for Peggy Sue Goodlett, 85, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Etha Baptist Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: William “Bill” Reno

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William "Bill" Reno, 80, of Pinson, AL, was born April 9, 1939 and passed away May 20, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his...

United Way honors the late Tim Collins at annual meeting

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Updated 5-23-19 6:29 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. -The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) celebrated 40 years in Cullman at its annual meeting Wednesday at Loft...

Honoring the fallen: U.S. flags to go up Thursday, Friday in...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - As the country prepares to honor those who have lost their lives in military service this Memorial Day Weekend, the Cullman...

Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 40th anniversary

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and the surrounding community on Saturday came together to celebrate the department's fourth decade of...

Gov. Ivey announces auto supplier YKTA to create 650 jobs at...

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey joined executives from auto supplier Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama (YKTA) at a ceremony in Huntsville Wednesday to announce...

Arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Cullman City School Board honors student achievements

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board Tuesday evening celebrated the successes of many of its students. The first group honored was the CHS...

Emergency personnel talk Rock the South

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CULLMAN, Ala.  - According to leaders of Cullman area emergency response agencies, the city and county are about ready for Rock the South next...

Obituary: Stephen Andrews Foley

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Steve Foley, 63, of Cullman, formerly of Selma, left his earthly life and entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Sunday, May...

Obituary: Gerald Herman Neuman

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Gerald Neuman, 79, of Hanceville was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, May 20, 2019. Services will be Wednesday, May 22. 2019. Visitation...

Obituary: Sandra Jean Keef

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Sandra Jean Keef, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at UAB Hospital. She was born Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1944 to Alvin and...

Obituary: Jearldine Ridgeway

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Funeral services for Jearldine S. Ridgeway, 80, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Violet Golden

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Funeral services for Violet Lou Golden, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

Obituary: John Albert Bolzle

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Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 26, 2019 for Mr. John Albert Bolzle. Mr. Bolzle was born on Dec. 27, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama...

Obituary: Lois Inez Monte

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Memorial services for Lois Inez Monte, 98, of Hayden, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Winford “Mac” McGukin

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Funeral services for Winford McGukin, 90, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

(Latest) Hundreds of animals die in fire near West Point

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WEST POINT, Ala. - “It’s devastated us all,” the owner of a chicken house near West Point said as she watched what was left...

Obituary: Ethel Kay Holland

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It is with great sadness that the family of Ethel Kay Holland of Crane Hill, AL announces her sudden passing on Sunday, May 19,...

Wallace State Fast Track Academy, Fast Track for Industry students recognized...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. –  Wallace State’s Fast Track Academy and Fast Track for Industry students were recognized during their certificate ceremony earlier this month at...

Animal shelter fundraising sale draws big crowd

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CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday morning, 11-year-old animal advocate Denna Chivers, along with her family and friends, filled almost half of the Seventh Street...

Arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

(Update) ‘Hundreds’ of dogs, other animals killed in fire near West...

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LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/22/latest-hundreds-of-animals-die-in-fire-near-west-point/ UPDATE 1:01 p.m.: Animal Control says that number also includes rabbits, chickens and ducks. WEST POINT, Ala. – A fire at a property...

Fire in West Point reportedly kills numerous animals

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LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/22/latest-hundreds-of-animals-die-in-fire-near-west-point/ UPDATE 1:01 p.m.: Animal Control says that number also includes rabbits, chickens and ducks. WEST POINT, Ala. – A fire at a property...

Cullman City Schools free summer feeding program June 3-July 26

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CULLMAN, Ala. - For the fourth summer, Cullman City Schools will host a free feeding program for all kids ages 0-18.  The program will...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to expand road access in South Vinemont

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A $60,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help the Town of South Vinemont improve the main...

United Way of Cullman County celebrates 40 years

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CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is getting ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary.   “On May 23, 1979 a group of...

Congratulations to the Cullman County Child Development Center Class of 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 today, Tuesday, May 21,...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s tennis, men’s golf and women’s tennis each finish...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s tennis, men’s golf and women’s golf teams each recently finished the 2019 season in the Top 10 at...

Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Cullman 4-H Shotgun Team collects medals at state tournament

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CHILDERSBURG - Cullman's 4-H shotgun team competed in the state tournament in Childersburg in April and several members posted very impressive results. Hayden Faulk, one of...

SPRING FOOTBALL: Vinemont hosts Good Hope, Danville for spring Jamboree

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Danville, Good Hope and Vinemont all competed in spring games at Vinemont High School Friday night. In the first game, the Raiders shut...

2019 Cullman City & County Blood Drive

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Join us for our annual Cullman City & County Blood Drive on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m....

PREP SOCCER: Cullman’s Branham, Bircheat make Super All-State Team, 4 Lady...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Several Lady Bearcats have earned All-State honors after putting together phenomenal 2019 seasons. Senior Abby Branham and junior Hannah Bircheat earned spots on the...

Art Park eyeing amphitheater following Dinner on First

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CULLMAN, Ala. – It was a perfect evening for a pretty party at the fourth annual Dinner of First Friday night in Cullman’s Warehouse...

Exotic pet expo returns to Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Exotic animal vendors from all over the country gathered at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday morning to showcase their animals and animal accessories....

Obituary: Louise Shedd

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Louise Shedd, 86, of Baileyton, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  She was born August 18, 1932, to Rufus and Molly Jones Garrett. Louise...

THE 67-COUNTY, ALABAMA GARDEN PARTY: St. Clair County

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Lakeside in sun-dappled St. Clair County leads to deep thoughts like these: “Make your heart like a lake, with a calm, still surface, and...

Cullman Community Theatre back with ‘Oklahoma!’; auditions Monday, Tuesday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After success with “The Music Man” last summer, the revived Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) is ready to crank things...

Obituary: Dwain Winston Moody

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Dwain Winston Moody, 87, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 17, 2019 at Walker Baptist-Brookwood in Walker County, Alabama. Dwain was born on...

STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope’s postseason run ends with 10-5 loss...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Good Hope posted an impressive 33-11 record, won an area title and fought through rain delays to capture a regional crown this season...

Good Hope Class of ’69 holds 50-year reunion

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Class of 1969, the first graduating class of Good Hope High School, celebrated its 50-year...

3 years gone: Foul play suspected in Jordan Wilson’s disappearance

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CULLMAN, Ala.  – “There is foul play suspected,” said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. Wednesday, May 15 marked three years since Jordan Lee Wilson disappeared....

VHS’ Netherton, GMS’ Hood, WPES’ Taylor honored as Principal, Teachers of...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Tony Serra Nissan and The Cullman Tribune on Thursday visited schools across the county with Cullman County Board of...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats sweep Chelsea to capture fifth state championship...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After playing 40 of their 43 games on the road this season, posting a 30-13 record and sweeping Chelsea in Montgomery, the Cullman...

Trash Pandas the talk of Cullman Chamber’s May Community Luncheon

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce members on Friday were treated to a sneak peek of the progress made at the future...

Wallace State Dental Hygiene program graduates 27 students

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Twenty-seven students were recognized at a pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 9 for graduating from the Wallace State Community College Dental...

Hanceville approves funding for emergency communications equipment damaged by lightning

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Hall was struck by lightning last Saturday, leading to emergency communications equipment being disabled. The Hanceville City Council held...

Almost 100 graduate from Wallace State Nursing program

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education recognized almost 100 students on Thursday, May 9, during a pinning ceremony...

Arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on May 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Wallace State Respiratory Therapy program pins 37 graduates

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 35 students graduated from the Wallace State Community College Respiratory Therapy program and were recognized at a special pinning...

Cullman County’s unemployment rate falls to 3%; Alabama’s at 3.8%

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – For the fourth month in a row, more people are working in Alabama than ever before.  In April, preliminary estimates account...

Obituary: Tommie Lynn Goodwin

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Tommie Lynn Goodwin, 68, was born on Nov. 26, 1950 and passed away on May 15, 2019. She was born on Nov. 26, 1950 to...

Obituary: Lora Corene Higginbotham

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Mrs. Lora Corene Higginbotham, 86, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Higginbotham was born on...

Obituary: Clyde “Lewis” Deaver

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Clyde "Lewis" Deaver, 63, of Locust Fork, AL, was born on July 18, 1955 in Alabama and passed away on May 15, 2019 at...

Obituary: Kenneth Clinton Mauldin

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Kenneth Clinton Mauldin, 79, of Pinson, AL was born on July 25, 1939 and passed away on May 15, 2019. Mr. Mauldin was a 1957...

Obituary: Erby Erick Barbee

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Funeral services for Erby Erick Barbee, 67, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...

Obituary: Melba L. Kugler Rooks

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Melba L. Kugler Rooks, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Cullman Regional. She was born Jan. 11, 1946 to C.G. and...

Obituary: Ruby Lanco “RL” Ard

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Ruby Lanco “RL” Ard, 73, passed away on May 14, 2019 surrounded by family at his residence on Smith Lake in Cullman, Alabama. RL...

Arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

St. Bernard Prep honors students

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CULLMAN, Ala. - High school students at St. Bernard Preparatory School gathered in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center with friends and family to be recognized...

Vinemont Christian Academy’s 2019 commencement this Friday

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Christian Academy’s 2019 commencement will be Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The service will be in the sanctuary of...

Gudger praises Gov. Ivey for signing abortion ban

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman issued a statement Thursday praising Gov. Kay Ivey for signing House Bill 314 into law Wednesday. Gudger's statement,...

‘My Alabama’ exhibit features photographs from John Dersham

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is winding down an exhibition featuring the photographs of acclaimed Alabama photographer...

Hidden garden

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CULLMAN, Ala. - With the start of summer comes warm weather and bright sunny days, giving the perfect weather conditions to enjoy some time...

Missing Cullman man found alive in Texas; circumstances unclear

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man who has been missing since April 19, 2019 has been found alive in Texas. Cullman Police Chief Kenny...

12 Cullman-area students graduate from Jacksonville State

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Updated 5-16-19 at 5:54 p.m. JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University conferred degrees to 774 students at its spring commencement ceremony May 3, 2019...

Obituary: Wanda Carol Adamson Lovell

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Wanda Carol Adamson Lovell, 68, of the Holly Springs Community, was born on Dec. 11, 1950 and passed away on May 14, 2019.  Preceding her...

Obituary: Larry D. Walker

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Mr. Larry D. Walker, 87, of Arab passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  No services are planned.

Obituary: Marty Robertson

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Marty Robertson, 59, of Holly Pond, passed away. He was born September 27, 1959, to Clifton and Betty Bradford Robertson. Mr. Robertson is preceded in...

Obituary: Claudette Hatchett

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Funeral services for Claudette Hatchett, 71, of Riverside, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...

Ivey signs near total abortion ban bill into law

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law the Alabama Human Life Protection Act, after both houses of the Alabama...

Hanceville’s Richard L. Campbell graduates USAF basic training

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U.S. Air Force Airman Richard L. Campbell recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: ‘Cats preparing to take on Chelsea in 6A...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After spending the regular season on the road, winning three of their four playoff series’ on the road and knocking off...

Arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders headed to Montgomery with one goal in...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Good Hope's 2019 softball season up to this point has been nothing short of incredible under new head coach Tim Tucker, as they...

Vinemont High School Class of 1994 holds 25-year reunion

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The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 held its 25-year reunion Saturday, May 4, 2019 at The Brandin’ Iron in West Point. Pictured are: (front...

Vinemont Council mulls half-cent sales tax increase

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night discussed possibly raising the town’s sales tax by a half-cent in an effort to...

Obituary: Dwight “Lynn” Walls

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Funeral services for Dwight "Lynn" Walls, 44, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...

Obituary: Miles Alan Creel

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Memorial services for Miles Alan Creel, 63, of Bremen, will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church with...

Obituary: Elsie J. Mackentepe Patterson

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Elsie J. Mackentepe Patterson, 81, was born on Nov. 12, 1937 in Cullman, Alabama and passed away on May 12, 2019 in Cullman, Alabama. Visitation...

Obituary: James “Jim” Edward Witte

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James Edward Witte, 79, of Cullman, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019. Jim was born May 24, 1939 to Robert L. and Mary Kathryn Witte...

Pet of the Week: Say hello to Uncle Henny!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. Uncle Henny is a 2-year-old hound mix...

Arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on May 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Cullman Chamber earns top-4 finish in national Chamber of Year competition

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center was recently named one of the top chambers of commerce in the...

Alabama Farmers Federation welcomes Cullman County native Tanner Quick for internship

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County native Tanner Quick will amplify her agricultural education skills during an internship with the Alabama Farmers Federation. She began work...

Cullman Police aviators commended for finding lost hikers

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department (CPD) aviation division pilots Captain Gene Bates and Officer Matt Dean on Monday evening received commendations during the...

Letter carriers collect 10K pounds of food in annual food drive

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The 27th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive took place this past Saturday, with carriers in Cullman County picking...

Farming conference for veterans coming to Wallace State this Saturday

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Saturday, May 18, the Veteran Farmers Conference will take place at Wallace State Community College. Sponsored by The Alabama Mountains,...

Hanceville’s Alex Campbell named Cullman County Student of the Year

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School senior Alex Campbell was recently named the Cullman County Student of the Year by the Cullman Area Chamber...

Ribbon cut on re-opened All Steak Restaurant

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Downtown Cullman’s landmark All Steak Restaurant held its official re-opening Monday, with new owners Dyron Powell and Zac Wood cutting the...

Cullman City Council votes ‘No’ on controversial rezoning request

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening stunned residents in the neighborhood around Morningside Drive by agreeing with them, at least...

Obituary: Cary Wayne Simmons

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Cary Wayne Simmons, 69, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, May 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born on Aug. 4,...

Obituary: Ruth Merritt

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Services for Ruth Merritt, 82, of Hanceville will be Tuesday May 14, 2019. Visitation will start at 1:30 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Following the...

Obituary: Ann Chandler Smith

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Ann Chandler Smith, 84 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Ann was a loving mother and grandmother and always enjoyed spending time...

Obituary: Jackie Chappell Leathers

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Funeral services for Jackie Chappell Leathers, 66, of Blountsville, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Joy Tolley

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Mrs. Joy Tolley, 80, of Cullman passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019.  The family will receive friends on Friday, May 17, 2019 at...

Incoming Wallace State students make up inaugural FAME class as sponsors...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. –  Wallace State’s Mechatronics program recently hosted its inaugural Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) signing as 13 students were announced as...

Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2019

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

Wallace State celebrates 53rd commencement

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s 53rd commencement at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday.  More than...