PREP BASKETBALL: updated schedule due to weather

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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,...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger Green explains the need for a new fire engine to the council at its Thursday night meeting. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE...

Good Samaritan Health Clinic enrolling uninsured patients in Colony this Saturday

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COLONY - On Saturday, Jan. 13, representatives from the Good Samaritan Health Clinic will be at Colony Town Hall from 10 a.m. until noon...

PREP BASKETBALL: Thursday night scoring roundup

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West Point v. Hayden / Photo courtesy of Bill Piper Fairview 60, Curry 12 (Girls) The Lady Aggies easily took care of business at home against...

ALDOT prepared for approaching winter weather

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MONTGOMERY – With temperatures dropping below freezing and rain predicted for Friday through early Saturday, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) encourages motorists to...

PREP BASKETBALL: Saints, Lady Eagles win in Vinemont

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VINEMONT- The Vinemont Eagles started hot Thursday night against the St. Bernard Saints. Katch Johnson scored the first six Eagle points on a pair...

Pet of the Week: Brutus is ready for the Great Outdoors

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Brutus, an 18-month-old male terrier hound mix that was confiscated from his...

Big heart, tiny ways: meet Baileyton’s Orby Shedd

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Orby Shedd at his home in Baileyton / W.C. Mann BAILEYTON - There is a man named Shedd whose accomplishments are well-known in east Cullman...

Widespread flu outbreak prompts Gov. Ivey to declare State Public Health...

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MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus....

Arrest report: Jan. 10

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bevington, Brian Alan, 50 second-degree criminal...

4-way stop coming to notorious Hanceville intersection

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HANCEVILLE - After multiple deadly accidents, the latest on Jan. 4, 2018, and a wave of community action reaching out to state authorities from...

Man, in U.S. illegally, busted for trafficking meth in Cullman County

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Juan Carlos Jimenez-Alcarez / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office HANCEVILLE - A man who the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said is in the United States illegally...

Sign up now for Cullman County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy

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CULLMAN -  The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is now accepting applications for the next session of its popular Citizens’ Academy. The nine-week program...

Tutors meet students, faculty at WSCC Student Resource Center open house

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Wallace State’s Spring 2018 student tutors are, front row, from left, Nancy Tyree, Amanda Matthews, Alex Carter, Ryan Davis and Alex Morrison; back row,...

Cullman Farm-City youth awards

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These Cullman Farm-City youth winners were selected from more than 400 students across Cullman County by the Cullman Farm-City Committee. Outstanding Youth Award Winners for...

Cullman man killed in single-vehicle wreck on Eva Road

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VINEMONT - One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Vinemont Wednesday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said Randy Joe West,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Updated schedule due to weather concerns

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Some area high school basketball games have been moved around due to the threat of winter weather on Friday. Below is...

Armed robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Hanceville Tuesday night; HPD...

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HANCEVILLE - Hancevile Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville Police Department are asking for any information the public might have about an armed robbery...

Evelyn Burrow Museum opens ‘Color Explosion’ exhibit

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A Tuscan landscape is one of the subjects of paintings on display at The Evelyn Burrow Museum from the collection of Mississippi artist Bewey...

PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets announced for 2018 county tournament

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2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament Coordinator Ronnie Barnes announces this year’s brackets on Wednesday afternoon. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman County Basketball Tournament...

Arrest report: Jan. 9

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Abbott, Kalyn West, 25 judge’s order-...

It’s official: Toyota-Mazda selects Alabama for $1.6 billion auto plant with...

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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey joined Toyota and Mazda leaders today to announce that the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama, as the site of...

Thank you! from The Tribune staff

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Patricia Bentley and Belle from CAAWA with donations given to the organization. The staff of The Cullman Tribune would like to give a big thank...

Wal-Mart Foundation donates $40K to Good Samaritan Clinic

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Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic recently received a $40,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation through its State Giving Program.  Pictured are Good Samaritan Health Clinic...

Gentry responds to lawsuit against him, 48 other sheriffs

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry responded late Tuesday to a lawsuit filed on Friday,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville girls, Good Hope boys get wins; scoring roundup

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Hanceville's Raiden Morgan (13) takes a shot from the free-throw line Tuesday night against Good Hope. / Norman Bush GOOD HOPE - Tuesday night was...

Relay for Life kick-off event Thursday

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It is almost time for another exciting kick-off event for Relay for Life. The event will be Thursday, Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in...

Cullman Council announces Chief Reinhardt’s retirement; multiple annexations approved

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Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. will retire April 1. / Tribune File Photo CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman City Council announced...

CHS varsity boys top Warriors; West Point’s JV squads and varsity...

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Cullman's Zane Manley (15) and West Point's Rylan Jones (5) / Bill Piper WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Cullman Bearcats Tuesday...

PREP BASKETBALL: Saints win 44-36; Lady Eagles victorious, 59-23

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CULLMAN - The first quarter of the hardwood match-up between St. Bernard and Cold Springs was a defensive battle. Neither team could get much...

ASDE publishes school data dashboard; County superintendent responds to preliminary performance...

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The Alabama State Department of Education published its new online dashboard system on Dec. 30, 2017. For now, the system includes only partial “report...

More than 32 tons of trash collected by Cullman Co. inmates...

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The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew worked more than 314 miles of area roads in 2017.  / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office CULLMAN - In...

Festival of the Cranes returns this weekend

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Whooping crane / Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture DECATUR - If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary that doesn’t involve lots of...

Arrest report: Jan. 8

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Freeman, Breanna Reigh, 27 failure to...

9 area students graduate from Troy University

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TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the...

Obituary: Henry Clay Smith, Jr.

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Memorial Graveside services for Mr. Henry Clay Smith, Jr.; 66 of West Point, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at...