Good Samaritan Health Clinic names 5 new board members
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic recently named five new members to its board of directors, and executive director Jolanda Hutson was proud to introduce them.
Adam Clark
Clark is a sergeant with the...
PREP SOCCER: Fairview celebrates senior night, hosts varsity matchups against Priceville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Thursday night was a special night for Fairview soccer as 17 seniors were recognized on their home field for their years of time and effort dedicated to the program. Between the...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope rolls past Holly Pond 18-1; Thursday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted Holly Pond in Thursday afternoon baseball action and it was all Good Hope from the start as a couple of big innings helped them build...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats down Gardendale 6-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Randolph 4-0 on the road to improve to 2-1 earlier this week, the Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night to host Gardendale in another varsity matchup. Cullman built a...
Show your stripes! Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Show your stripes! This Sunday, Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the many rare diseases that affect people we know. Imagine being diagnosed with...
Obituary: Raymond Alan Brauer
Raymond Alan Brauer, 62, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ray was born June 20, 1958 in Niles, Ohio. He was a graduate of the Class...
CATA teacher Ray Brauer dies after battle with COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Mechatronics teacher Raymond “Ray” Brauer passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24. According to CATA staff, Brauer had been hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 25
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 384,640 (+758 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,470 (+132 since yesterday)...
Dr. Mike Phillips named director of Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN, Ala. — Mike Phillips has been named director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), the primary outreach organization for Alabama A&M and Auburn universities, both of which are land-grant institutions with the...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 22
theft of property;...
Black heroes remembered by Wallace State professor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Professor Robert S. Davis received Honorable Mention in the first Black History Black Stories contest sponsored by Macmillan Learning publishing company in honor of Black History Month.
February...
SharkBite to the rescue
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures dropped and stayed down for extended periods in Texas recently, damage to plumbing reached alarming rates across the state. Among those responding to the emergency situation was Cullman-based Reliance...
All that jazz
CULLMAN, Ala. - “With all that all of us have been through over the past few months- emotionally, physically, at work, at home, at school, schools not being in session, everything that everybody has...
Bobby Meyer stepping down as CHS basketball coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School varsity boys basketball coach Bobby Meyer will be stepping down as coach of the Bearcat basketball team.
Meyer has coached the Bearcats for 11 seasons and led the varsity...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 24
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 383,882 (+976 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,338 (+271 since yesterday)...
Obituary: Deborah “Debbie” Anita Doss
Deborah “Debbie” Anita Doss, 71, of the Sardis community entered into rest Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Debbie was born Jan. 31, 1950 in Cullman, Alabama. She was a graduate of...
(Update) Holly Pond woman killed in 3-vehicle wreck at Hwy. 278/Hwy. 69
Updated 2-25-21 7:54 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – One person was killed and four injured in a three-vehicle crash at U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 69 in east Cullman County Wednesday afternoon. The wreck happened...
Small Business Spotlight: Cullman 31 Nutrition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman 31 Nutrition is now open and serving up drinks and shakes. Located at 1207 Second Ave. NW inside Creel Plaza, the smoothie and juice bar offers more than 50 flavors...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman...
Spicer, Erklenz named 2021 REHAU safety poster winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - REHAU Cullman once again partnered with Cullman County Schools to increase awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Every year, REHAU organizes a poster contest that not only recognizes students,...
Arts Infusion: CHS receives $20K Alabama Arts Initiative grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School theater department found a way through the pandemic with socially distanced performances and rehearsals, but director Wayne Cook is looking to a more traditional — and even...
Pet of the Week: Take a walk with Cooper!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Cooper is a 1.5-2-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who has good...
SGB shots available closer to home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Almost 90 Cullman area veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are enjoying the benefits of the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) shot that offers them a chance to “reset their...
Colony mayor files ethics complaint against council member
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Curtis Johnson, at the conclusion of the Town’s regular council meeting Tuesday, informed Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Ethel Alexander that he has filed an ethics complaint against her...
Obituary: Christopher Jason Ragsdale
Christopher Jason Ragsdale, 42, of Logan entered into rest Feb. 18, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Jason was born Sept. 19, 1978 in Elba, Alabama. He was a loving, family man who always put...
Obituary: Faye Lynch
Graveside services for Faye Lynch, 79, of Hanceville will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Mt. Olive Cemetery with Justin Lynch officiating. Visitation will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Frederick Dawson Holloway
Frederick Dawson Holloway, 74, of Cullman passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at UAB Hospital. He was born June 14, 1946 to Ray and Edith Holloway.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter...
Obituary: John “Bo” Cannie Tubbs
John "Bo" Cannie Tubbs of Bremen passed away Feb. 22, 2021 at the age of 83. He was born Aug. 6, 1937 in Cullman to William C. and Zadie Lee Belcher Tubbs.
He is preceded...
Obituary: Lowell Roger Wolf, Jr.
Lowell Roger Wolf, Jr., 68, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born March 1, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio to Lowell Wolf, Sr. and Frances Wolf.
He was preceded...
Obituary: Brenda Jo Maynard Golden
Funeral services for Brenda Jo Maynard Golden, 71, of Baileyton will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Wednesday night, Feb. 24, 2021 from 6-8...
Obituary: Noil Allen Holmes
Noil Allen Holmes, 67, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Feb. 8, 1954 to Virgil and Iris Holmes.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife...
Obituary: Robert Irvin Denson
Funeral services for Robert Irvin Denson, of Vinemont will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Brooklyn Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Christie Hancock McSwain
Mrs. Christie Hancock McSwain, 96, of the Trimble community passed gently into eternity from her home Feb. 21, 2021.
Christie was married to Orvel McSwain who predeceased her in 2004.
She is survived by her children...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 23
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 382,906 (+575 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,067 (+878 since yesterday)...
2 former AL public school superintendents among 6 charged with fraud related to virtual...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, six individuals appeared in court after being indicted on charges related to the fraudulent enrollment of students in Alabama virtual schools, announced United States Attorney Louis...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman...
2nd person in Saturday plane crash succumbs to injuries
Editor's note: Holloway was originally identified as the pilot of the aircraft; however, authorities now say they are not certain yet which man was at the controls at the time of the crash.
SOUTH VINEMONT,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders fall to Rogers in NW Regional Finals 58-41
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After staging a miraculous comeback over Deshler in the sweet 16 Monday evening, the Good Hope Lady Raiders were back in action Tuesday morning to face Rogers in the 4A Northwest...
Cullman council talks airport improvements; westside park project price dropping
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a series of capital projects for the Cullman Regional Airport, including:
Reconstruction of the 100 foot-wide runway, upgrading the strip while retaining current dimensions
Replacement...
Wallace State Talent Search celebrates college access
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students and graduates from the Wallace State Talent Search Program will participate in the 2021 National TRIO Day of Service Feb. 27, 2021 to express appreciation to the community for its...
Exit 304 lights getting upgraded; lease discussed for old Cotton Gin property
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Things are getting a little brighter in Good Hope. Lighting around Interstate 65 Exit 304/Alabama Highway 69 is being updated with new LED fixtures. Good Mayor Jerry Bartlett on Monday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hatton edges Cold Springs 54-48 in NW Regional Semifinal
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs’ postseason run continued on its home floor when the Eagles hosted Hatton in the Northwest Regional Semifinals Monday night. The Hornets jumped out to an early lead over Cold...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles falls to Hatton 65-46 in NW Regional Semifinals
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles returned home Monday night to host Hatton in the Northwest Regional Semifinals, but it was the road team that took control of this one early. The...
PUBLIC NOTICE: ADECA online state surplus property auction Feb. 25-March 3
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Laptops, office furniture, vehicles, generators and even portable paint booths are among the 365 lots of items up for bid in the next state surplus property auction this week.
The Surplus Property...
Annual ‘Movie Night’ fundraiser at East Elem. gets daytime twist for 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - The PTO’s movie night fundraiser has become a bit of an annual tradition at East Elementary School in recent years, and thankfully the administration was able to keep it going for...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 19
unauthorized use of...
Backyard composting year-round
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Composting is often associated with the hot, summer months. Contrary to popular belief, composting is a process that continues through every season in Alabama, whether in a backyard bin or...
Wallace State designated Military Friendly School for 8th consecutive year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been named a Military Friendly School by Viqtory Media, Inc., for the eighth consecutive year.
Wallace State was recognized with the distinction for its record of military...
ALEA: Project Lifesaver bracelet assists in rescue of 77-year-old man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – At approximately 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA’s) Aviation Unit received a request to assist the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office with a search and rescue mission....
Grow more, give more
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Growing and harvesting your own vegetables is a fulfilling process not only for gardeners and families, but also for communities. With proper tending and care, vegetable gardens can provide a...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 21
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 381,846 (+680 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,997 (+177 since yesterday)...
Obituary: Jeffrey Brien Penn
Funeral services for Jeffrey Brien Penn, 46, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pat Penn officiating; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
(Update) Victim, injured pilot named in Cullman County plane crash
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/23/2nd-person-in-saturday-plane-crash-succumbs-to-injuries/
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - One person was killed and another critically injured in a plane crash a half mile west of Cullman Regional Airport at approximately 6 p.m. Saturday.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L....
‘If it weren’t for Him and prayer, I would not be here right now’
“Mom, God has this!” Those are the words that still go through Dr. Lance Boyd’s mind each day. Words his daughter Sadie said as she and the family were in the midst of Boyd...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900:
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift of Hartselle is having a cottage erected on the bluff, overlooking the Vinemont railroad station and...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Blue Jeans and...
Howdy pardner, make yourself comfortable. This midwinter birthday party is beautiful but casual. We are surrounded by the grandeur of Ansel Adams’ large-scale, black-and-white photographs of the American West, but the suggested attire is...
Obituary: Jeanette Elizabeth Caples
Funeral services for Jeanette Elizabeth Caples, 77, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Darold Dean Tubbs
Darold Dean Tubbs of Cullman passed away Feb. 19, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born in Hartselle July 24, 1933 to Dewey George and Cleo Katherine Bibb Tubbs.
Mr. Tubbs was a...
Obituary: Ashley Brooke Reed
Funeral services for Ashley Brooke Reed, 34, of Cullman, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, will be at Moss Service Funeral Home Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at...
Plane crashes near Cullman Regional Airport
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/23/2nd-person-in-saturday-plane-crash-succumbs-to-injuries/
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/21/update-victim-injured-pilot-named-in-cullman-county-plane-crash/
Updated 2-20-21 at 8:47 p.m.
The FAA has identified the aircraft as a Piper PA-32.
Updated 2-20-21 at 8:11 p.m.
Updated 2-20-21 7:56 p.m.
A preliminary statement from the FAA said, "A general aviation aircraft crashed...
Catholic fraternal organization marches through Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, members of Fraternus, a Catholic organization that encourages men to pass along Christian virtues to the next generation of boys- their own and especially those without fathers in their...
Hanceville man charged with trafficking meth
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Hanceville man has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine, according the to the Cullman Police Department (CPD).
CPD Sgt. Trey Higginbotham initiated a traffic stop on Gordon Lance Winstead, 50, Saturday. Officers...
(Update) 2 suspects charged after high-speed chase through Morgan, Cullman counties
LACON, Ala. – A high-speed chase originating in Morgan County after an attempted stop for a traffic violation Friday evening led authorities into Cullman County, where officers from the Cullman Police Department and Cullman...
(New Update) 1 dead in wreck at Hwy. 278/Hwy. 157
Updated 2-20-21 6:28 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash at Alabama Highway 157 and U.S. Highway 278 midday Saturday. The crash happened shortly before noon.
Cullman County...
R3 campaign encourages Alabamians to get outdoors
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
With the social distancing requirements from COVID-19, many people have turned to the outdoors to escape the impact of the lockdowns.
The number of people fishing and...
Celebrating our history: Colony will hold Black History Month celebration Feb. 27
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony will celebrate Black History Month Saturday, Feb. 27 by creating a temporary community history museum at the town’s Educational Complex to “reflect the many milestones and accomplishments...
Up, up and away…and back!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - First graders at Hanceville Elementary School (HES) celebrated the 100th day of school Feb. 8 by releasing special balloons. Already, they have received a letter from someone who found one, along...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 19; statewide hospitalizations dip below 1,000
Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 380,594 (+799 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,618 (+48 since yesterday)...
High-speed chase ends at Exit 318 off I-65
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/20/update-2-suspects-charged-after-high-speed-chase-through-morgan-cullman-counties/
Updated 2-19-21 at 11:25 p.m.
LACON, Ala. - A high-speed chase originating in Morgan County after an attempted stop for a traffic violation led authorities into Cullman County, where officers from the Cullman Police...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall to Hamilton in sub-regional 71-50
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After a week of winter weather and shifting schedules, the Good Hope Raiders were finally able to host their sub-regional matchup against Hamilton Friday night. Unfortunately for the home crowd,...
Obituary: Alan Dean Irby
Alan Dean Irby, 88, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at UAB-Palliative Care. He was born Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1932 in Laurel, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Irby;...
Obituary: Robert Lee Page, Sr.
Robert "Bob" Page, Sr., of Cullman passed away Feb. 13, 2021 at the age of 61. He was born April 13, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to Royal and Cathrine Smith Page.
He is preceded in...
Obituary: Sandra Beth Shoemake
Sandra Beth Shoemake of Cullman passed away Feb. 16, 2021 at the age of 59. She was born in Cullman June 17, 1961 to Artis Duwayne and Dewey Jane Smith Shoemake.
She worked in as...
Obituary: Mary Sue Burks
Mary Sue Burks of Bremen passed away Feb. 16, 2021 at the age of 72. She was born in Cullman Feb. 12, 1949 to Archie A. and Mae Bell Hamby McNabb.
She is preceded in...
Obituary: Doyle “Gus” Raphael Lowry
Doyle “Gus” Raphael Lowry died peacefully at his home Thursday morning, Feb. 18, 2021. The son of Harry Raymond Lowry and Grace Estelle Phillips Lowry, he was born May 15, 1935.
Gus graduated from Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope blows past Haleyville 72-42 to advance to NW Regional
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were finally able to get back on the floor for their sub-regional showdown with Haleyville Friday afternoon and they were able to set the tone...
Cullman County man charged with trafficking meth
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s (CPD’s) TACT Team, along with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Response Team (SRT) and CPD and CCSO investigators on Friday executed a search warrant,...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 17
domestic violence; CR...
Socially-distant Ash Wednesday observed at St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gathering together as a school community to observe Ash Wednesday was a bit different on the campus of St. Bernard Prep School as the middle school community socially distanced in the...
UA’s Mami of Cullman on SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama placed 98 student-athletes on the 2020 Fall Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced Friday, including Leahrose Mami of Cullman.
The Crimson Tide's total ranked fifth overall...
AHSAA to delay Start of Northwest Regional Championships to Tuesday, Feb. 23
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The start of the AHSAA Northwest Regional Basketball Championships at Wallace State-Hanceville has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 and will conclude on Friday, Feb. 26, announced AHSAA Executive Director Steve...
Live concerts returning to Cullman: Kari Jobe, patriotic celebration on deck
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stages will light up this spring as live concerts return to Cullman County. On April 24, Camp Liberty near the Battleground community will host a patriotic celebration with music and presentations...
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From Friday, Feb. 26, to Sunday, Feb. 28 Alabama will observe the state’s 10th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces...
Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced
Updated 2-18-21 9:03 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a resolution Thursday evening approving the resurfacing of County Road 1301 from near Monk’s Flooring in South Vinemont on U.S. Highway 31 east...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs downs Aliceville 47-38 to advance to NW Regional
BREMEN, Ala. – After a week full of delays, postponements and cancelations, the Cold Springs Eagles were finally able to hit the floor Thursday night for their sub-regional showdown against Aliceville. After jumping out...
Obituary: Hershel “Bill” Hall
Hershel “Bill” Hall went to be with the Lord and join his life-long love, Delores Jean Hall, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. He was born March 12, 1932 to Bob Mirl and Lena Bell Walton...
Obituary: Shaun Patrick Bailey
Shaun Patrick Bailey, 41, of Falkville passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Feb. 21, 1979 to James Alton Bailey and Katherine Audi Bailey.
He was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Charles Dye
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Emmitt Dye, 65, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery; Rev. Tommy Graves officiating. ...
Obituary: Bobby Kerry Calvert
Bobby Kerry Calvert of Cullman passed away Feb. 17, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born in Cullman Sept. 26, 1952 to Aubrey Glenn and Minnie Lee Stone Calvert.
He was retired from...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s Basketball registers 1st ACCC victory; updates on softball, baseball, tennis, men’s...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s men’s basketball team registered its first conference victory on Wednesday night, prevailing 67-55 over Southern Union at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Sophomore guard Kuran Garner poured in a...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
Feb. 17
Champion, Jennifer...
ALDOT: Hazardous conditions remain; avoid nonessential travel
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues working to clear routes of snow and ice across much of North Alabama today, following an all-hands response during last night’s winter storm. Despite...
ADPH: B.1.1.7 (U.K.) COVID-19 variant identified in 8 Alabama residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reported Thursday that eight variant strain cases of the highly transmissible COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant (or U.K. variant) have been identified in Alabama residents.
The ADPH...
NASA to conduct 2nd hot fire test of rocket for Artemis moon missions
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. - NASA is planning the final test in the Green Run testing series for the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will launch the agency’s Artemis...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Relax with Ranger!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ranger is Shepherd/Greyhound mix who’s around 2 years of...
Miss Alabama Tiara Pennington to perform virtual concert, Q&A at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee announced Wednesday it will host a virtual concert featuring Miss Alabama 2019 Tiara Pennington. The concert will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 17
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 378,785 (+416 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,382 (+263 since yesterday)
Total...
Obituary: Frank “Sam” Herschel Woods
Funeral services for Frank "Sam" Herschel Woods, 69, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Gable officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: Victor Marion Self
Vic Self, 69, of Cullman, AL died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Connie Self; son Trent Self (Katy); brother Bob Self; niece Mary Beth Myers; and nephew Chris Self.
A memorial...
Obituary: Randy David Schnittker
Funeral services for Randy David Schnittker, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday night, Feb. 19,...
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Holly Pond’s Elizabeth Thompson interns with Alabama Farmers Federation
Elizabeth Thompson
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed Elizabeth Thompson to its Organization Department for a summer internship May 9. Thompson, a junior majoring...
