PREP BASKETBALL: Saints, Lady Saints drop matchups with Southeastern; Monday night...
St. Bernard's Claire Sanders sprints past a defender in the Lady Saints' 40-27 loss to Southeastern Monday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN...
Obituary: Carlton E. Beasley
Carlton E. Beasley was born on August 13, 1938 and passed away on January 10, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will begin at 2 p.m....
Obituary: Bobbie June Duke
Graveside service for Bobbie June Duke, 80 of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2018 at Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Mylinda B. Teichmiller
Funeral Service for Mylinda B. Teichmiller, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Joan Elizabeth Musa
Joan Elizabeth Musa, 69, of Hartselle, passed away on January 8, 2019. She was born January 15, 1949, in Hartselle.
Ms. Musa is preceded in...
Obituary: Robin M. Gable Cryer
Robin M. Gable Cryer, 53, of Holly Pond, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born October 29, 1965, to Travis and...
Obituary: Hazel Lorene Yarbrough
Hazel Lorene Yarbrough, 99, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 13, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Yarbrough...
On the hunt for the paranormal
Attendees gather around Southern Ghost Girl Heather Lawrence Saturday night at Rumors Deli. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Close to 100 ghost...
Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
Pictured left to right: MaKenzie Cruce, Anna Agnello, Mayor Woody Jacobs and Shawna Norman
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 14, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Car show and cruise-in to kick start ‘LUSTER’ exhibition this Saturday
Blue Corvette, by Cheryl Kelley
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College will host the Alabama Cable Network car show, and...
TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Rock the South moving southwest of downtown Cullman
Thanks to a multi-year deal, a 150-acre portion of a City-annexed parcel west of Interstate 65 (southwest corner of map) is the new home...
Files from Yesteryear: 1958
From the Files of 1958:
Johnson Family Reunion
Members of the late Isaac Johnson, Senior family enjoyed a reunion on Sunday, at Brushy Lake, in the...
News from the Pond: DAR Good Citizens
These are the winners in the Good Citizen /Essay contest held by the Dripping Springs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. They were announced...
Obituary: Johnny Williamson
Johnny Mack Williamson, 78, of Addison, entered into rest on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Mr. Williamson was born...
8 Cullman-area students named to Troy University Provost’s, Chancellor’s Lists
TROY - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List and Chancellor's List for the fall semester...
Rock N Roll Sushi aims to open week of Jan. 20
Rock N Roll Sushi, in southwest Cullman’s Marktplatz Center, hopes to be open the week of Jan. 20. The restaurant’s interior features hand-painted murals...
Community combating human trafficking
Earlier this week, James R. Smith Trucking Company signed on to partner with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force through “Truckers Against Trafficking.”...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman drops area openers against Hartselle; Friday night scoring...
Reagan Quattlebaum (12) knocks down a three in Cullman's 65-56 loss to Hartselle Friday night. (Martha Needham for the Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – The Bearcats...
Obituary: Christopher Mack Robins
Christopher Mack Robins, 42, of Double Springs, passed away on January 10, 2019 in Birmingham surrounded by his family.
Christopher was born on October 8,...
Obituary: Shelia Elaine Byrams
Shelia Elaine Byrams, 46, of Addison, entered into rest on Friday, January 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Shelia was born on...
Obituary: Sandra Jean Camper
Memorial service for Sandra Jean Camper, age 69, of Warrior, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Redemption Church with...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 11, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Jacobs proclaims Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Cullman
Pictured, left to right, are Kathy Wilson, Mayor Woody Jacobs, District Judge Kim Chaney and Blakely Hopper
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday...
Cullman County Republican Women welcome chairman Kenneth Walker
Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker speaks at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting this week. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman...
Keep this New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco
Photo credit: Pixabay
MONTGOMERY - Thousands of Alabama smokers resolve to quit every New Year. Here’s how to make 2019 the year for success.
The Alabama...
Hanceville’s Nail: ‘I think we’re in a public safety emergency’
Cullman Tribune file photo
HANCEVILLE - “I’m here to sound the alarm!” said Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. Hanceville...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond splits road games against Good Hope; Thursday...
Holly Pond's Maddie Heatherly (32) led the Lady Broncos with 16 points in their 52-38 win at Good Hope Thursday night. (Martha Needham for...
Obituary: Ula Beatrice Turner
Funeral service for Mrs. Ula Beatrice Turner, 83, of Hanceville, will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Pleasant Grove...
Obituary: Danny Joe Armstrong
Funeral service for Danny Joe Armstrong, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Kenneth Malcolm Stewart
Kenneth Malcolm Stewart, age 62, of Cullman, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.
He was preceded in death by brothers: Clifford F. Stewart Jr. and...
Obituary: Maythel Inez Winkles
Maythel Inez Winkles, 75, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 10, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Maythel was born...
Wallace State’s Genealogy Collection adding Cullman County History photographs online
A photo of Colonel John Cullmann, founder of Cullman County, is displayed showing Cullmann and his friends enjoying a wine picnic.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace...
Application period for 2 Alfa college scholarship programs closes Jan. 31
MONTGOMERY - High school seniors and college students should act quickly to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarship money through two programs. Jan....
Carolina Shag
More than 40 people came out to Goat Island Brewing Tuesday night to learn the Carolina Shag from Coach Andy Page and his wife,...
ADPH: Hepatitis A outbreak has spread in northern Alabama
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues investigating multiple hepatitis A cases in Jackson and DeKalb counties. This outbreak may continue...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 10, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Saint Bernard Abbey monk releases fantasy novel; book signing this Saturday
Br. Benedict Dyar (St. Bernard)
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Jan. 12, Br. Benedict Dyar, O.S.B. will be hosting a book signing of his newly released...
‘Keeping It Real’ with area 9th-graders
Cullman High School ninth-grader BriAnn Payne, left, works with volunteer Michael Burchett during this week’s “Keeping It Real” program at the school. The program...
Cullman County teachers focus on tech at annual conference
West Point fifth-grader Ellorie Kate Harbison (right) explains how her wired-up banana keyboard produces musical notes on the computer. Teachers even got to try...
Cullman’s Gudger named vice chair of AL Senate’s Committee on Fiscal...
Then Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger passed the gavel to Dr. Jenny Folsom in August 2018. Now in the Alabama Senate, Gudger was...
Holly Pond to pursue sewer plant upgrades, speed limit changes
The Holly Pond Town Council held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – The...
County sets school tax referendum
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its first work session and meeting of 2019 Tuesday morning. The work session was...
Obituary: Barbara Jo Wakefield
Barbara Jo "Bobbye" Wakefield, 82, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Bobbye was...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets determined for 2019 Cullman County Basketball Tournament
Ronnie Barnes speaks to area basketball coaches during Wednesday's meeting to draw pairings for the 2019 Cullman County Basketball Tournament. (Nick Griffin for The...
Cullman Police report rash of vehicle break-ins
CULLMAN - Cullman Police say a number of vehicles have been broken into recently and one stolen. Reports show two incidents on Monday and...
Reports: Former Rep. Ed Henry will plead guilty in health care...
Former Rep. Ed Henry, R- Hartselle represented Alabama House District 9, which includes parts of Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties. He did not seek...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 9, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County Schools hosting tech conference at Fairview High today
FAIRVIEW - Cullman County Schools teachers are attending a technology conference at Fairview High School today, learning how to incorporate tech into their classrooms...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope secures no. 1 seed in Co. Tournament:...
Cole Maddox led the Raiders with 20 points in Good Hope's 60-55 win at Hanceville Tuesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE -...
Colony to get long sought-after Dollar General
Left to right: Councilman Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth, Councilman Samuel Ashford and Councilman Melvin Hammond (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - On...
County proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Blakely Hopper, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Gail Swafford, Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Christy...
Fairview Town Council notes: Jan. 7, 2019
The Fairview Town Council held its first meeting of the new year on Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - On Monday...
Obituary: Rozelle Estes Bedard
Rozelle Estes Bedard, 94 of Cullman, Alabama died Saturday, January 5, 2019. The public viewing is Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 1 p.m. until...
Obituary: Mavous Arlene Speegle
Funeral services for Mrs. Mavous Arlene Speegle, 96, of Cullman are Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment...
Obituary: Connie Allred Jr.
Connie Allred Jr., 74, of Brilliant, Alabama, entered into rest on January 7, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi.
Mr. Allred was born...
Obituary: Herbert Lee Gable, Sr.
Funeral services for Herbert Lee Gable Sr., 81, of Cullman are Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Doyle...
Obituary: Clinnon Conrad “Buddy” Burden
Clinnon Conrad “Buddy” Burden, 87, of Baileyton, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born December 2, 1931, to Henry and Suzie...
Obituary: Rufus Horace “R.H.” Culpepper
A private graveside service for Rufus Horace “R.H.” Culpepper was held Tuesday January 8, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery. He was born on September...
Baileyton set to move ahead with building of new town hall
Baileyton Town Council (Cullman Tribune file photo)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is ready to move forward with the construction its new town hall....
Together we can make an impact: More than 95% of the...
Here are six of the 47 dogs featured as a “Pet of the Week” in The Cullman Tribune in 2018. (Cullman County Animal Shelter)
CULLMAN...
Pet of the Week: Slick’s looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Slick is a 6-month-old lab/terrier mix whose former...
Arrests reported on Jan. 8, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Relay For Life of Cullman County to kick off 2019 season...
CULLMAN - Volunteers for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will gather at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 17, at First Baptist...
CBD/Hemp oil: what is the status?
A variety of cannabis sativa (Pixabay)
CULLMAN - Cannabidiol, called CBD, CBD oil or hemp oil, a chemical extracted from the flowers and buds of...
The music man: Cullman’s Tony Willingham has taught generations of musicians
Tony Willingham, of Tony’s School of Music, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. This year marks 50 years of teaching for...
Community with Carol: Jamie Brown of the Senior Outreach Organization
Left to right: Jamie Brown, Carol Berry and Barbara Whitehead (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
Jamie Brown is my guest this week on Community...
Heartbreak in Santa Clara: Clemson stuns Alabama, 44-16
Running back Josh Jacobs ran for 47 yards on 11 carries in Alabama's 44-16 loss to Clemson Monday night. (Photo courtesy of Alabama Football)
SANTA CLARA,...
Obituary: Charles William Goeller
Charles William Goeller of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Visitation for Mr. Goeller will be Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Moss...
Obituary: Reba Fay Camp Rowe
Reba Fay Camp Rowe, 72, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 5, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care.
Mrs. Rowe was born on September 10,...
Obituary: Franklin D. Hanson
Franklin D. Hanson passed away on January 5, 2019 at the age of 85 years old.
Frank was born in Winston County, Alabama to William...
Obituary: Kathleen Henson
Kathleen Henson, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 6, 2019 in Haleyville, Alabama, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Henson was born on...
Arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
PREP SPORTS: A look back at some highlights from 2018
Matthew McDonald hits a solo homerun to put West Point up 8-0 in its game one win over Mortimer Jordan in round two of...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905 and 1930
From the Files of 1905:
Grand jurors for September will be E.A. Cornelius, C.C. Yearwood, S.M. Foust, H.M. White, R.T. Presley, C. Whitfield, J.N. Gill,...
Tribune Tastemakers: 19 things to do in Cullman in 2019
Crowds filled Depot Park during 2017’s Strawberry Festival. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
I asked the Tribune TASTEMAKERS for suggestions on “must-do” things in Cullman to...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wallace State’s basketball teams begin conference play on Tuesday
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s basketball teams have turned the page to 2019, and that means conference play is looming.
Both teams begin Alabama Community...
Deadline nears to sign on for Spring Fever Tour to Pigeon...
The Smoky Mountain Quiltfest will be part of the Spring Fever 2019 trip to Pigeon Forge in March 2019. (Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism)
HANCEVILLE...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (conclusion)
Talmadge and Virginia Drake (contributed)
Find parts one, two and three at www.cullmantribune.com/keyword/cloyce-talmadge-drake
Cloyce Talmadge Drake and the other members of the 35th Infantry had fought...
Nice day for a dip
Brave participants jump into the outdoor pool at Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge event at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. (W.C. Mann for The...
Obituary: Wilma Yvonne Brock
Wilma Yvonne Brock, age 58 of Hanceville, died Thursday, January 3, 2018. She is survived by her son, Aaron Brock (Karlee), sister, Kathy Pruitt,...
Obituary: Estelle Ray
Mrs. Estelle Ray passed away on January 4, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born on July 23, 1924.
She was preceded in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs, Cullman pick up wins in Jack’s New...
Elizabeth Hill (3) posted 17 points in the Lady Eagles' 58-33 win over Phillips Saturday afternoon. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – Cold...
‘Be bold and dream big’: City of Cullman developing plan for...
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer at Thursday night’s kick-off meeting for the City of Cullman’s five-year strategic plan (Christy Perry for The...
Church surprises Hanceville middle schoolers with holiday project
Before and after shots show the work a group of volunteers from Hanceville First United Methodist Church did in a girls’ restroom at Hanceville...
Cullman County man’s bond revoked in manslaughter case
Donald Wayne Trammell (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - On Friday morning, Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas revoked the bond of Donald Wayne Trammell, 43,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond collects home sweep of Brindlee Mountain
Tyler Boatright shoots from the free-throw line in Holly Pond's 80-60 win over Brindlee Mountain Friday night. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs collect area wins over Glencoe; Friday...
Kierra Merriweather (5) attacks the basket in Hanceville's 55-52 win over Glencoe Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The Bulldogs and...
Obituary: Marion K. Butler
Marion K. Butler, 85, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 3, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care Center.
To honor Marion's wishes, there will be...
Obituary: Sharon Lynn Reed
Funeral service for Sharon Lynn Reed, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Dwight Ransom
Mr. Dwight Ransom passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 31, 1947, to Rayburn Ely and Lula...
Obituary: Thomas J. Szilagi
Mr. Thomas J. Szilagi passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born October 3, 1957, to Sigmond and Elizabeth...
Obituary: Amy Dianne McMillan
Amy Dianne McMillan, 49, of Arley entered into rest on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her home.
Ms. McMillan was born on November 21, 1969...
Obituary: Addlene Savannah Miller
A memorial service for Ms. Addlene Savannah Miller, 88, of Cullman will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Nell Brown
Mrs. Nell Brown, 91, of Eva passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will announced at a...
Mental Health First Aid training at Cullman library Jan. 15
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis that someone having a heart attack. ...
Arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman Police make multiple drug distribution arrests
Clockwise, from top left: Damien Hausler, Diane Mendez Lopez, Eric Goodman, Cristina Lynn Schafer and Steven Paul Harris (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Jan. 30
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic.
According to the Prostate Cancer...
Hereditary Female Cancers seminar at Cullman Regional Jan. 17
CULLMAN – You may have heard of celebrities being genetically tested to find out their risk for certain types of female cancers. Learn about...




















































































































