Arrest report: Jan. 22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bice, Jennifer Ryan, 45
grand jury-...
Obituary: Clifford “Cliff” Ray Puckett
Mr. Clifford "Cliff" Ray Puckett of Cullman passed away on January 16, 2018 at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 77. He...
City school board meeting notes- Jan. 22
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its monthly meeting on Monday in Tillman Hall on the Cullman High School campus. The board...
Dinner conversation: Harbison, Watson, Marchman and Gentry host town hall
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman speaks with a visitor at Monday night's town hall meeting in Trimble. / Nick Griffin
TRIMBLE - The Trimble Community...
Cullman Lions donate $25K to Cullman Caring for Kids
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel receives a check for $25,615.07 for the food bank, surrounded by fellow Lions who have assisted...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: day 2 recap
HANCEVILLE - Day two of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament inside Tom Drake Coliseum at Wallace State is now officially in the books,...
Cullman extends tax abatement for Royal Technologies; recognizes police achievements; plans...
Officer Zach Latham receives his five-year service pin from Councilman Andy Page. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At a busy meeting Monday evening, the Cullman...
Hanceville PD officer injured in pursuit of escaped suspect
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/23/search-continues-suspect-who-escaped-custody-hanceville
Updated 1-22-18 11:31 p.m.
The Hanceville Police Department has named the suspect in tonight's incident as Justin McCoy Booth, 24. He is 5'6", 135...
Arrest report: Jan. 19-21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 19-21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anders, Kevin Russell, 32
failure to...
Nosey is home
Nosey at The Elephant Sanctuary near Nashville / Photo courtesy The Elephant Sanctuary
LAWRENCE COUNTY - Patricia Bentley of the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association...
Hartselle’s Challie Johnson crowned 2018 Wallace State Homecoming Queen
Wallace State sophomore Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named the 2018 Homecoming Queen on Sunday.
HANCEVILLE – Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named...
Storms expected today
CULLMAN - Thunderstorms will move into the Cullman area around lunchtime, according to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, which said some may become...
Gas line fire erupts in Terri Pines; blaze now out
Photo courtesy of Brian Bradberry
CULLMAN - Crews from Cullman Fire Rescue on Sunday responded to a gas line on fire on Waterford Drive in...
Missoula Children’s Theatre makes it up the beanstalk in spite of...
The cast of "Jack and the Beanstalk" awaits the rise of the curtain on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Cullman Civic Center. / W.C....
Files from Yesteryear: 1917, 1935 and 1938
From the Files of 1917:
Attending the organization meeting of the North and South National Bee Line Highway Association, in Birmingham, from Cullman County were...
Cullman Regional hosting National Wear Red Day Luncheon Feb. 2
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, 80...
Special needs community: make plans to attend ‘Night to Shine’ prom
FALKVILLE - On Feb. 9, Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville will host its second annual Night to Shine Special Needs Prom, sponsored by...
91st annual Cullman County Spelling Bee set for Feb. 5
Pictured is the winner of the 2017 Cullman County Spelling Bee, Cullman Middle School's Jadon Li. This year's Bee will take place on Feb....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: day 1 recap
HANCEVILLE - Day one of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament is in the books and featured a packed slate of matchups between young...
2018 DAR Good Citizens named
Outstanding students from area high schools were honored as DAR Good Citizens at a recent meeting of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters...
WATCH: Shedd, Harbison, Bussman talk state, local issues at annual Cullman...
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman spent a good portion of his time speaking about education at Friday’s State of the State Community Luncheon. / Nick...
Berlin prepares to vote on incorporation
A map from May 2017 shows the proposed boundaries of an incorporated Berlin. Only residents living within the proposed town limits and registered to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Friday night scoring roundup
Holly Pond 63, Vinemont 30 (Girls)
Holly Pond rolled to a road win over Vinemont, snapping a three-game losing streak. The Lady Broncos will take...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats handle Fort Payne, 92-79; Lady ‘Cats outlast Lady...
Cullman's Hannah Hoffman (22) iced the varsity girls' game when she forced a steal and knocked down two free throws with 12 seconds remaining...
Trump administration removes more abortion protections; Ivey responds
Gov. Kay Ivey, seen here on Monday, Jan.15, 2018 in Montgomery, on Friday voiced her support of President Donald Trump's actions on abortion. /...
Cullman EMS hosting 3rd Annual 911 Chili Cook-Off Feb. 10
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting its third annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb.10, with all proceeds benefiting...
(URGENT) Pet of the Week: Bring Joy into your home
1-22-18: URGENT: Joy is in a hurry to find a home, so her adoption fee has been reduced to just $5!
CULLMAN - Donna...
Arrest report: Jan. 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anders, Shaun David, 27
possession of...
Cullman County unemployment rate dips to 2.8%
MONTGOMERY - December’s state unemployment numbers were released Friday morning, with Alabama maintaining November’s rate of 3.5 percent, a record low, and Cullman County’s...
CCBOE approves major repair project for Cold Springs HS; VHS InSPIRESS...
Vinemont INSPIRESS team (L-R): teacher/sponsor Shannon Bridges, Baylee Jennings, Hillary Holcomb, Jamie Marotz, Abby Sikes, Derrick Ransom, Justin Hoffman, Braxton Thompson / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles, Raiders emerge victorious; Thursday night roundup
GOOD HOPE - The Cold Springs Lady Eagles took home yet another close win over Good Hope, while in the boys' game, the Raiders...
Dusty Slay(s) at Mae’s
Up-and-coming hot comic Dusty Slay entertained a crowded Mae’s Food Hall Thursday night at the venue’s inaugural Mae’s Comedy Night. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN -...
Town hall meeting Jan. 22 in Trimble with Harbison, Gentry, Marchman
Corey Harbison, Matt Gentry and Garry Marchman / Tribune file photos
TRIMBLE - A week into the 2018 legislative session in Montgomery, Rep. Corey Harbison,...
Hanceville mayor clarifies City’s position on J.B. Pennington fire
Hanceville Fire Rescue was on scene, with its ladder truck, for three days in March 2017, helping to put out the fire at J.B....
PREP BASKETBALL: updated schedule due to weather
CULLMAN - Here's a look at the updated schedule for area basketball this week. Due to winter weather and school closures, some games were...
Arrest report: Jan. 12-17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
possession of...
PREP BASKETBALL: In spite of weather, county teams ready for tournament
West Point’s Coby Sullins, pictured in a game against Cullman on Jan. 9, 2018. The Warriors are seeded second in this year’s Cullman County...
Local businesses undeterred by winter storm; Planet Fitness enjoys successful opening...
Despite the storm and numerous closings, Planet Fitness Manager Corey Lee, pictured here on Wednesday, still saw a successful opening day on Tuesday. /...
Obituary: Ruth Reichwein
Ruth Reichwein passed away on January 14, 2018 at the age of 80. Ruth was born in Cullman, AL on February 16,1937 to Albert...
Obituary: Ted L. Mack
Funeral services for Mr. Ted L. Mack, 88 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Erfred “Sonny” Richardson Jr.
Funeral services for Erfred "Sonny" Richardson Jr., 78, of Hanceville, will be at noon Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...
Obituary: Leonard Lavon Hayes
Leonard Lavon Hayes, age 58 of Holly Pond, passed away at his residence Friday evening January 12, 2018.
Mr. Hays was born in Mobile, Alabama...
Obituary: Mary “Marie” Moore
Funeral Service for Mary "Marie" Moore, age 69 of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Margaret Ellen Huckeba
Margaret Ellen Huckeba of Cullman passed away on January 13, 2018 at her residence at the age of 68.
She was born in Denver Colorado...
Obituary: Trent Lee Parrish
Funeral services for Mr. Trent Lee Parrish, 28 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2018 in the Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Danny Dewey Mann
Danny Dewey Mann, 66 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Danny was...
Obituary: Kathy Gay
Funeral services for Kathy Gay, age 55, were held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Witherington officiating....
Obituary: Jack Leroy Tyler
Jack Leroy Tyler, age 75 of Holly Pond, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born, September 2, 1942...
Obituary: Charles Howard Skinner
Charles Howard Skinner, age 85 of Cullman, died January 15, 2018 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1933 to Ezra...
Barnette, Patterson talk snow days
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, left, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right, weigh in on the effects of such a...
Mayors give updates on winter storm’s effects
First Avenue Northeast, as seen on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - On Wednesday, The Tribune checked in with mayors around...
Cullman Regional and American Heart Association partner to make Cullman region...
CULLMAN – The American Heart Association (AHA) and Cullman Regional have announced a three-year sponsorship to promote the American Heart Association’s “Healthy for Good”...
Law enforcement, EMA report no major incidents due to winter weather
These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah...
Flu shot clinic at Cullman County Health Department
CULLMAN - As a part of Gov. Kay Ivey's declared State Public Health Emergency last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is...
Community notes: upcoming events
CULLMAN - Here are a few area events that are coming up soon, four of them on Thursday.
Bonsai for the Beginner, Jan. 18, 10:30...
City, county schools on 2-hour delay Thursday
CULLMAN - Both Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 18.
Check back for updates on other...
LifeSouth in emergency need of blood, platelet donations
CULLMAN - Due to winter weather and closures this week of offices and mobile units, LifeSouth is currently in emergency need of all blood...
Cullman’s Planet Fitness now open
Planet Fitness in Cullman is OPEN! The fitness center enjoyed a quiet grand opening on Tuesday. Pictured, today, is manager Corey Lee. Planet Fitness...
Hartselle police chief to run for Morgan County sheriff
Hartselle Police Chief Ron Puckett, center, has declared his candidacy for Morgan County Sheriff. / Photos courtesy of Puckett’s campaign
HARTSELLE - Hartselle Police Chief...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats ready to play ball
Coach Brent Patterson and the Bearcats will travel south to play Fairhope and Daphne on Feb. 19, on Presidents Day. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN -...
Update on road conditions
CULLMAN - As of 10:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, Alabama State Troopers report, "We are not experiencing any significant hazardous road conditions at this time,...
‘Food talks to me’: Former presidential chef/valet, north AL native Quincy...
Mount Hope, Alabama native Quincy Jackson was in charge of the White House staff kitchen during the terms of three U.S. presidents- Bill Clinton,...
Complete list: school, business, org. closings; road closings
Last updated: 1-17-18, 2:24 p.m.
CULLMAN - North Alabama, including the Cullman area, remains under a Wind Chill Advisory until noon Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Here's a...
NWS Huntsville: Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for the counties of Marshall, Jackson, De Kalb and Cullman...
ALDOT: After snowfall, expect icy conditions until temperatures rebound
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is continuing to warn Alabamians to expect icy roadways and bridges until temperatures return to above freezing.
While all...
UPDATE: Road conditions
These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah Galilee
Updated...
PREP BASKETBALL: Monday night roundup; schedule changes
Southside 61, Fairview 59 OT (Boys)
Fairview's boys took part in the Bojangles Shootout at Wallace State, taking on Southside. After holding a 31-21 lead...
2018 Alabama general election: candidates; pro-life constitutional amendment
CULLMAN - Major party candidate qualification for the 2018 Alabama general election opened on Jan. 8. After the first week, the candidates listed below...
Ready, set, action! Missoula Children’s Theatre kicks off production week
Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Tierra Porter, left, and Morgan Summers, right, will be leading kids onstage and backstage, respectively, in this week’s production of “Jack...
ALDOT, Alabama EMA: winter weather will bring dangerous conditions
ALDOT is preparing Alabama roads for winter weather. / Photo, taken Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, is courtesy of photographer Bill Castle/ABC3340.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of...
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency in preparation for winter weather
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency, effective at 6 p.m. Monday, for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential...
Cullman Regional enters joint venture partnership with The Surgery Center of...
CULLMAN – The Healthcare Authority of Cullman County late Monday announced that Cullman Regional has completed an agreement with the local physician owners (Physician...
Arrest report: Jan. 12-14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported. Arrests for...
(UPDATED) List: Closings and delays due to winter weather
UPDATED Jan. 16, 2018
CULLMAN - North Alabama, including the Cullman area, remains under a Wind Chill Advisory until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Here's a...
Winter Weather Advisory in effect Tuesday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, in effect from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16...
Bonsai for beginners: Dr. Bob Wendorf to teach class Jan. 18
CULLMAN - Maybe you really should put more thought into the gifts you give. You never can tell when a gift will turn into...
Files from Yesteryear: 1938
From the Files of 1938:
Kelton Whaley, of Vinemont, tells that his brother-in-law, Tom C. Thomason, who is a salesman in the Carolina region, happened...
PREP BASKETBALL: JV Cold Springs Lady Eagles win; JV boys,...
BREMEN - It was a busy slate of games at Cold Springs tonight as the Eagles and Lady Eagles took on Locust Fork.
Cold Springs...
Chamber’s State of the State Luncheon set for Jan. 19
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the State Community Luncheon is set for Friday, Jan. 19 at the All Steak Restaurant....
Cullman Co. offices closed Monday; City offices open
CULLMAN - Cullman County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 in observance of Robert E. Lee Day and Martin Luther King,...
Human Trafficking Awareness Month in full swing
Karma’s Coffee House owner Katie Fine and Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairwoman Kathy Wilson at the task force’s table at the coffee...
Growing in faith: Desperation Church expanding to new location
This architectural rendering shows the future Desperation Church building that will be located on Old Hanceville Highway (Third Avenue Southeast) at King Edward Street....
How new Toyota/Mazda plant will benefit Cullman
L-R: Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield, Mazda Motor Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Masamichi Kogai, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Toyota Motor Corporation...
2 suspects in hours-long manhunt charged; more charges pending
Tei Ti Taimi, left, and Jason Stevens, right
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on Saturday afternoon announced charges against the two men...
‘Giving back to the community that loved him’: Curt’s Closet moves...
Kicking off Curt’s Closet’s first sorting day were (L-R): Denise Williams, Courtney Herron, Christy Patterson, Brenda Rush, Ashley Wilson and Carrie Bentley. / W.C....
Cullman Regional responds to Ivey’s State Public Health Emergency declaration
CULLMAN - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus....
PREP BASKETBALL: Friday night scoring roundup
Cullman 63, Carver (B'ham) 52 (Boys)
Cullman welcomed the Carver Rams to the Cullman campus after the Bearcats' game against Randolph got canceled due to...
Obituary: Erin Reya Miller
Funeral service for Erin Reya Miller, 35, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Floyd Connell, Sr.
Funeral services for Floyd Connell, Sr., 92 of Cullman, will be 9 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with interment...
Obituary: Peter Alden Tackett
Peter Alden Tackett, 76, of Good Hope, formerly of Mulvane, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. "Pete" was a retired master sergeant of United...
Obituary: Martha Dodd Shirey
Martha Dodd Shirey, 84, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of Haleyville, was surrounded by her loved ones when she entered into rest on January 10,...
Obituary: Ellen M Kelso
Ellen M Kelso, 91, passed away January 8, 2018. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at...
Obituary: Debra June Shedd Hicks
Debra June Shedd Hicks was born August 24,1956 and passed away January 8, 2018. Diagnosed in 2012, Debra proceeded to fight and win against...
Obituary: Beverly Ann White
Beverly Ann White, 76, of Vinemont, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John H. White and...
Obituary: Gregory Scott Privett
Gregory Scott Privett, 59 of Cullman, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his home.
He was born on February 13, 1958 in...
Obituary: Cindy Annette Zak
Memorial service for Cindy Annette Zak, 53, of Cullman will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Update on shooting and manhunt in Holly Pond / Walter area
Tei Ti Taimi, left, and Jason Stevens, right
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/13/2-suspects-hours-long-manhunt-charged-more-charges-pending
Updated 1-13-18 4:18 a.m.
The suspects, Tei Ti Taimi and the now-identified Jason Stevens, have been located...
Arrest report: Jan. 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boatright, Joshua Allen, 39
third-degree domestic...
Dodge City votes to maintain Town employees’ salaries
The Dodge City Town Council met on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. / Nick Griffin
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story stated that Dodge...
Hanceville annexes Hopewell Church, cemetery; fire department issues addressed
Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger Green explains the need for a new fire engine to the council at its Thursday night meeting. / W.C. Mann
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