‘Awesome since 1917’: Happy 103rd birthday, Ruth Duke!
WELTI, Ala. - There was snow on the ground and more falling in the Welti community Dec. 12, 1917, so the rain falling Saturday was “fitting” according to Ruth Duke. Duke, who turned 103...
Curt’s Closet prepares for move, eyes February opening in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet Founder Ashley Wilson on Tuesday officially announced that the organization had finished a deal to relocate its nonprofit boutique to a larger location at 1101 Third Ave. SE, the...
‘That’s the whole joy of the holidays’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For the second year, students at Hanceville High School will be able to experience one of Christmas’ greatest joys- giving. For the past couple of months, the high school students were...
‘Holiday spirit’ goes virtual
CULLMAN, Ala. - From football games to simply having class, 2020 has presented a truly unique set of challenges for schools. So when it came time to figure out how to hold the Cullman...
Remember our seniors this season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas is only two weeks away, and for residents in assisted living and nursing homes, this year will be very different as the lockdown on long-term care facilities due to COVID-19...
‘Christmas Star’: Astronomical phenomenon to be visible for 1st time in 800 years Dec....
CULLMAN, Ala. - An astronomical phenomenon is getting a lot of attention due to its proximity to Christmas on the calendar this year. Jupiter and Saturn’s orbits bring them into what appears to be...
PREP BASKETBALL: Roberts’ game-winner lifts Addison over Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs hosted Addison in a pivotal early season area matchup at their outstanding gym Friday night. The lobby of the gym has to be the class of Cullman County showing the...
Obituary: Lillie Ferrell
Lillie Ferrell, 76, of the Walter community passed away Dec. 11, 2020. She was born Jan. 1, 1944 in Cullman County to Benjamin and Ruby Sherrer Robertson.
Mrs. Ferrell is survived by her husband Henry...
Obituary: Milton L. Burns
In loving memory of Milton L. Burns
Milton L. Burns passed away Dec. 10, 2020. Milton was born in Blount County in 1934 to John and Lora Burns, who preceded him in death. He was...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 53 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,989 cases confirmed across the county since the...
WATCH LIVE: Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo
See below to watch tonight's action from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. This year's event is closed to in-person attendance due to the pandemic, but you can watch it from...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2020. 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...
Rumors Deli kicks off Christmas drive to support CAAWA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rumors Deli on Wednesday kicked off a fundraising and supply drive for the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA), hoping to help its animal clients have a merry Christmas and happy...
Hanceville receives $90K grant for 911 system upgrade
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville E-911 will soon be getting new equipment to help streamline its current system, thanks to a $90,000 grant from the Cullman County E-911 Board of Commissioners’ Grant Program for 2021.
The...
Homegrown Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex, a local nonprofit dedicated to education and promoting Alabama’s agriculture and future sustainability, on Thursday announced its new program Homegrown Home, through which it will provide 30...
Senior Days at Winter Wonderland Dec. 18-20
CULLMAN, Ala. - With senior centers remaining closed across the state, the Cullman County Commission and Cullman County Commission on Aging have been busy organizing a special COVID-19 guideline-compliant weekend. Next Friday, Saturday and...
American Red Cross holiday blood drive at Goat Island Brewing Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The American Red Cross on Friday, Dec. 11 will hold a blood drive at Goat Island Brewing, 1646 John H. Cooper Dr. in Cullman from 2-7 p.m., to help restore blood...
Obituary: Lee Roy Hamby
Lee Roy Hamby, 76, of Double Springs passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 31, 1944 to Leonard and Minnie Hamby. Lee proudly served...
Obituary: Herman Louis (Junior) Peinhardt
A graveside service for Mr. Herman Louis (Junior) Peinhardt of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery. Junior’s family will receive friends at the funeral home...
Obituary: Camillus Joseph Clos
Camillus Joseph Clos, 95, of Marietta, GA passed away Dec. 6, 2020.
He was born in Cullman, AL March 19, 1925 to Francis Henry and Alida Schmitt Clos.
He was preceded in death by his...
Sams, Wiggins win Bassmaster Team Championship, earn berths to Classic Fish-Off on Harris Chain
LEESBURG, Fla. — Wesley Sams and Jordan Wiggins caught the heaviest bag of the Bassmaster Team Championship on Thursday to earn a come-from-behind victory on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Sams and Wiggins, who hail from Cullman, Ala., and represent...
Troopers to close part of Hwy. 157 in West Point Saturday for crash investigation
WEST POINT, Ala. – Alabama State Troopers on Saturday, Dec. 12 at approximately 8 a.m. will close all four lanes (both directions) of Alabama Highway 157 between the 9000 and 10000 blocks for an...
(Updated) Cullman libraries moving to curbside-only service Dec. 11
Updated 12-10-20 at 5:13 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library on Thursday announced it will transition to curbside-only service beginning Friday, Dec. 11. Holly Pond's Guy Hunt Memorial Library is following suit....
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 7
theft of property; CR...
Colony council infighting and community concerns on the table
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening cranked up its pre-meeting work session around 5 p.m. and did not finish its regular meeting until shortly before 8 p.m. Members sparred with...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Try a shot of Whiskey!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra love to share, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Whiskey is a 1-year-old German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix. He’s a...
Service recognition: 4 CPD officers recognized for years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Four officers with the Cullman Police Department (CPD) were presented with Years of Service Pins at a small ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Officer Kelley Hubbard, Officer Jonathan England, Officer Dustin Colburn and...
Christmas love: Nexan Building Products grants Christmas wishes for 12 area children
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Christmas spirit is alive and well at Nexan Building Products in Good Hope. For at least 10 years, the staff at Nexan has been giving back to the community...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 55 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,869 cases confirmed across the county since the...
Obituary: Athel Robinson
Graveside services for Athel Robinson, 81, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Michael “Skeet” Dewayne Trucks
Graveside services for Michael “Skeet” Dewayne Trucks, of Crane Hill who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at the age of 58, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Bethany Baptist...
Obituary: Ophelia Brannon
Graveside services for Ophelia Brannon, 99, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Mt. Zion Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Brannon...
Obituary: Shirley Williams Fowler
Shirley Williams Fowler, 77, passed away Dec. 8, 2020. She was born Oct. 23, 1943 to Lincoln and Mary Young Williams.
Shirley was the youngest of four daughters and grew up mostly at Valley Grove....
Obituary: Rocky Terry Campbell
Rocky Terry Campbell, 60, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Dec.8, 2020. Rocky was born Aug. 10, 1960 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Rocky is survived by his wife of 38 years, Darlene Cleghorn Campbell; son...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Pace
Funeral services for Robert Wayne Pace, 82, of Cullman, AL will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Valley Springs Cemetery in Good Hope. Reverend...
Obituary: James Renee Anderson
James Renee Anderson passed away Dec. 7, 2020. Renee was born in Cullman County on Prospect Mountain in 1926 to Clarence and Pearl Stewart Anderson who preceded him in death.
He had two sisters and...
Obituary: Douglas Alan Kalvig
Douglas Alan Kalvig, 61, of Double Springs, entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Doug was born Oct. 29, 1959 in Waterloo, Iowa. He enjoyed traveling, golfing and football, especially...
‘We’re looking at some pretty dark days for the foreseeable future’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – “Because the pandemic has stretched must longer than we ever imagined, we’re all just downright exhausted by the disruptions to our daily lives,” said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey in a press...
Justice Dept. files lawsuit against State of AL for unconstitutional conditions in State’s prisons...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday filed suit against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections. The complaint alleges that the conditions at Alabama’s prisons for men...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2020. 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...
Library wishes granted
VINEMONT, Ala. - The students at Vinemont Middle School have new books in their school library to enjoy, thanks to two grants totaling close to $3,500 awarded to Librarian Danielle Partain.
Partain received a Dollar...
Pet of the Week: Say hello to Samuel!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Samuel is a 5-year-old Terrier mix. Despite his laid-back pose for the photo, he’s a fairly lively...
Holly Pond council votes to move ahead with tornado siren repair
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The residents of Holly Pond will soon have their tornado siren again after the council on Monday night approved the estimated $20,000 cost to repair it. Although the repair was...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects home sweep of Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their archrivals, the Double Springs Yellow Jackets, in a two-game set at Addison High School. The ladies opened the night with a close 53-48 win and the men followed with a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders handle Vinemont at home
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope is coming off a sweep of Fultondale on the road and they looked to keep things rolling against a Vinemont squad that is coming off a sweep of...
Parade goes on
A large crowd came out Saturday on a beautiful sunny afternoon to see the 31st annual Cullman County Christmas Parade. While other parades scheduled around the area were canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, parade...
Obituary: Anthony Gene Yates
Anthony Gene Yates, 52, of Holly Pond passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. He was born June 28, 1968 in Marshall County, to Donald Gene Yates and Gladys Louise Arrington.
Mr. Yates enjoyed football and...
Obituary: Aaron Dewayne Freeman
Funeral services for Aaron Dewayne Freeman, 84, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Persimmon Grove Cemetery in Brushy Pond, Alabama....
Obituary: Linda Gail Hall
Linda Gail Hall, 78, of Double Springs entered into death Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born June 25, 1942 in Double Springs. She loved gardening, canning,...
Obituary: Jennifer Michelle Hill
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Jennifer Michelle Hill, 30, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Hill passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at UAB Hospital.
She...
Obituary: Clyde Jerome Speegle
Funeral services for Clyde Jerome Speegle, 70, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Link officiating; interment in Brushy Creek Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: Leoma White Hood
Leoma White Hood, 93, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at her home.
Leoma was born Jan. 12, 1927 in Winston County to W.F. and Ludie Bailey White.
No public services will...
Obituary: Myrtle “Tiny” Hardin Oaks
Funeral services for Myrtle "Tiny" Hardin Oaks, 89, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Daniels Chapel Baptist Church with Tim Aris, Jeremy Calloway, and Tim Kinney officiating; interment...
Cornerback Brontae Harris named nominee for Burlsworth Trophy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Senior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is given to the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on.
Harris is one...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported an additional 148 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cullman County, with 3,814 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of...
Federation elects leadership during 99th annual meeting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The state’s largest farm organization reelected President Jimmy Parnell to a fifth two-year term during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 99th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 7.
Parnell, a fifth-generation farmer from Stanton...
(Update) 1 killed in Jones Chapel wreck
Updated 12-8-20 at 10 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck claimed the life of one man Tuesday afternoon in Cullman County. The incident happened at the intersection of County Roads 1107 and 1114...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 2020. 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...
St. Paul’s announces Advent, Christmas services
CULLMAN, Ala. - As in years past, the Advent Season will be highlighted at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church during weekly evening prayer services held every Wednesday night at 6 p.m. The focus of the...
Cullman’s Haynes re-elected State Women’s Leadership Committee vice chair
Written by Debra Davis
Still farming.
That was the theme of the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 99th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 6-7 where members of the state’s largest farm organization gathered to elect leaders, discuss policy...
Wallace State Future Foundation raises almost $120K for student scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation raised almost $120,000 for scholarships thanks to sponsors and donors participating in the annual fundraiser for the scholarships program at the college.
“We are eternally...
Col. Fallin’s new adventure: Local veteran takes on Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise scholarship funds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Fairview High School alumnus Don Fallin is planning his second endurance challenge fundraiser for the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund (JMSF) which honors military service and sacrifice...
Wallace State, Cullman Band hosting virtual Christmas concerts Dec. 10
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. — Those wanting a boost of Christmas cheer will have at least two opportunities this Thursday evening, as both the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program and the...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 34 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,666 cases confirmed across the county since the...
Obituary: Jeremiah Lance Phillips
Jeremiah Lance Phillips, 41, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at his home.
Lance was born Oct. 8, 1979 in Jasper, Alabama.
Lance worked for many years in both the Birmingham and Winston...
Obituary: Lonnie Frances Ryan
Graveside services for Lonnie Frances Ryan, 96, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Eva Cemetery with Steve Cummings officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ryan...
Obituary: Virginia P. Parker
Funeral services for Virginia P. Parker, 93, of Cullman, AL will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at 2 p.m. with Ken Forrest officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: William Franklin Self
Graveside services for William Franklin Self, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at Berlin Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Self...
Obituary: Joyce Granade Phillips
Joyce Granade Phillips, 82, of Crane Hill was born Jan. 8, 1938 in Holly Pond went to meet her Savior Dec. 7, 2020.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles Phillips; sons...
Obituary: Linda Westbrook Veal
Mrs. Linda Westbrook Veal, 79, of Rainsville, Alabama passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Rainsville Funeral...
Obituary: Christine Johnston Coppedge
In loving memory of Christine Johnston Coppedge.
Mrs. Coppedge was born Dec. 25, 1929 in Hanceville, Alabama to Wilburn and Josephine (Cone) Johnston.
She is survived by her daughter Pam Reid; two grandchildren Brett (Jennifer) White...
Obituary: Gwendolyn Duke Cockrell
Funeral services for Gwendolyn Duke Cockrell of Cullman, AL will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Wolfert
Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Wolfert, 63, of Addison entered into rest Dec. 5, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Wolfert was born Oct. 25, 1957 in Hollywood, Florida. Larry loved his grandkids and great grandkids and was...
Cullman council approves COVID-safe special needs Christmas celebration, Arnold St. RR crossing upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a request from Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation Special Needs Program for a COVID-safe drive-thru Christmas celebration at Depot...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 3
domestic violence; CR 1592
theft...
St. Bernard’s Fr. Bernard Denson completes degree
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, Dec. 4, at the Benedictine Order’s Pontifical University of Sant’Anselmo in Rome, Fr. Bernard J. Denson O.S.B., a monk of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, AL, successfully defended his...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats compete at AHSAA State Swim Meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Swim and Dive Meet was held at the Huntsville Aquatics Center and Cullman High School had several swimmers in the field. Reese McNeel, Madison Clements, Ruby Hudson...
ALEA requesting public’s assistance in fatal Cullman Co. crash investigation
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A vehicle striking a power line at approximately 5:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 along the 9400 block of Alabama Highway 157 in front of Foley Products in Cullman County led...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 38 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,632 cases confirmed across the county since the...
Obituary: Charlotte Mosley
Graveside services for Charlotte Mosley, 74, of Sylvania will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home-Cemetery with Mike Adams officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Hermina Johnson
Funeral services for Hermina Johnson, 82, of Vinemont will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Johnson passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at her residence. She...
Obituary: Betty Sue Self Graves
Betty Sue Self Graves passed away Dec. 5, 2020 at the age of 94.
She was born Aug. 23, 1926 in Cullman to Henry Mancil and Sarah Pearline Green Self.
She is preceded in death by...
Dr. Adam Harrison responds to debate stoked by Facebook post
Editor's note: A post on a local Facebook page Saturday afternoon used a second-hand quote from Cullman physician Dr. Adam Harrison regarding in-person worship services without context or verification from Harrison himself. Sunday, Harris...
Funny Things from Yesterday: You spit on me
During the early and mid-1950s, I was attending A.P.I. (Alabama Polytechnic Institute), which is now Auburn University. A few other boys from Cullman were also in college at this time. Two of these boys...
Files from Yesteryear: 1950
From the files of 1950:
Henry Ford Turner of Hanceville is working on his doctorate at the University of Alabama.
Three men were arrested, on Sunday, at Beech Grove, after store owner, L.A. Lynn was found...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: Holiday cocktails and mocktails
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. This fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people, places and things that bring joy to the world. Starting during the pandemic, an...
Republican Women make donation to VFW
The Cullman County Republican Women donated $500 to Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 recently. President Jacqueline Schendel presented the check to Post Commander Brian Monk. The Republican Women meet monthly at 6...
Merrill honors AL EMA, Office of Information Technology, Power cooperatives with NASS Medallions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Wednesday awarded the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, the Alabama Office of Information Technology, Alabama Power, the Alabama Rural Electric Association, Electric Cities of Alabama...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,594 cases confirmed across the county since the...
Obituary: Larry Michael Brown
Funeral services for Larry Michael Brown, 48, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Emeus Baptist Cemetery; Rev. Rodger McManus officiating.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Jerry Parker
A graveside service for Mr. Jerry Parker, 83, of Bremen will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Bates Cemetery near Guthery’s Crossroad. No visiting hours are planned.
Jerry spent 30 years...
Obituary: Willene Ann Young Duncan
Willene Ann Young Duncan, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Lakeland Hospital.
She was born Dec. 15, 1950 in Tennessee.
Willene is survived by her husband William Duncan; her...
(Updated) Early morning wreck leaves 1 dead
LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/12/07/alea-requesting-publics-assistance-in-fatal-cullman-co-crash-investigation/
Updated 12-5-20 at 3:57 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - An early morning crash and its aftermath along the 9400 block of U.S. Highway 157 in front of Foley Products claimed the life of...
Leave decision to local educators: Mackey responds to Ivey’s call to return to in-person...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Friday, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey responded to Gov. Kay Ivey’s call earlier this week for schools to return to in-person education as soon as possible. In a...
Hanceville decked out for holidays
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A sizable crowd braved the cold temperatures Friday evening to see the tree lighting ceremony at Hanceville’s Veterans Memorial Park. This is the fourth year the Hanceville Civitan Club has organized...
Javon Daniel passes 20-year mark as head of Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune recently learned that Javon Daniel, executive director of Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), has quietly slipped past the 20 year mark in his service to that agency and to...
Public land provides opportunities to hunt rut all season
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Most people think the rutting activity of white-tailed deer in Alabama occurs mostly in January and into February. However, if you’re willing to travel, hunters can...
State Health Officer Scott Harris: Keep this season full of hope and protect others
“I Miss Precedented Times.” That’s a T-shirt slogan seen recently, and indeed the year 2020 has brought unprecedented challenges due to the coronavirus COVID-19. As December begins and the weather becomes colder, COVID-19 cases,...
Obituary: Jimmy B. Riddle
Master Sergeant (Ret) Jimmy B. Riddle, 72, of Cullman died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 2, 2020.
He was a devoted husband to his wife Cheryl Tyler Riddle to whom he was married for...
Obituary: Zeak “Sonny” Clifford Mitchell, Jr.
Zeak "Sonny" Clifford Mitchell, Jr., passed away Nov. 29, 2020.
Cliff was born on March 15, 1933, in Cullman, Alabama, to Evelyn (Harris) and Zeak Mitchell, Sr. He graduated from Fairview High School in Cullman,...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies remain unbeaten with 38-0 win at Brewer
BREWER, Ala. – After celebrating homecoming with a win over Ardmore last week, the Aggies were back on the road Friday night for a...
