Obituary: Joyce Granade Phillips

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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...
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Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2020

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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

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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

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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...
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ALEA requesting public’s assistance in fatal Cullman Co. crash investigation

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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.

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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,...

Obituary: Charlsie Faye Loyd

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Charlsie Faye Loyd, 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Dec. 1, 2020 at Cullman Regional. She was born Sept.21, 1927, to the late John Oliver and Mae Belle Scott. Faye is survived by her three sons...

Obituary: Shirley May (Campbell) Peak

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Mrs. Shirley May (Campbell) Peak, 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. Shirley was born Feb. 6, 1937 in Cullman, Alabama. Shirley is survived by son Randy Peak; daughters Donna (Neal) McKoy,...

Obituary: Larry Monroe Folds

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Funeral services for Larry Monroe Folds, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens with military honors.  Rev Steve...

Obituary: Jewell Turner Harvell

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Funeral services for Jewell Turner Harvell, 84, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Dodge City. Craig Edwards and...

Obituary: Michael “Mike” R. Heatherly

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Michael “Mike” R. Heatherly, 68, died Wednesday afternoon the 2nd of December 2020 in the presence of loved ones. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Daily Heatherly; his sons Brian (Heather) and Ben (Loren); and...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 4; record statewide hospitalizations

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 50 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,535 cases confirmed across the county since the...

Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging celebrates Class of 2020

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program recently celebrated its graduating class of 2020 with a socially distanced event at the college’s Peinhardt Conference Center. With a limited number of...

Cullman Regional selected as 1st round COVID-19 vaccination site for Alabama

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Friday announced it is one of 13 health systems in the state of Alabama selected to provide vaccinations to frontline health care workers in the first round of...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 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...

CMS implements schedule change in effort to limit COVID-19 contacts, reduce contact tracing needs

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School implemented an updated schedule format this week in an effort to limit COVID-19 contacts and cut down on the amount of contact tracing required among students, and officials...

Merchants Bank donates $21K to 3 local charities

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Merchants Bank on Wednesday presented checks totaling $21,000 to three local charities: Cullman Caring for Kids, Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Hospice of Cullman County each received $7,000 from the proceeds...

Tune in: City of Cullman Christmas tree lighting tonight

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman recently canceled its annual Christmas parade and Christmas tree lighting extravaganza, but the lighting will go on in virtual form tonight at 7 p.m., streamed on the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects comfortable sweep of Lynn

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ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lynn Bears, county rivals from the far western edges of Winston County, for a two-game set at lovely Allen Stephenson Gymnasium Thursday night. The girls were too much for...

Lighting up the holidays

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Loading the family in the car and cruising around gazing at the twinkling Christmas lights has long been a favorite holiday activity. It could be considered the ultimate socially-distanced event. In...

Obituary: Kathleen Dellaccio

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On Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, Kathleen Dellaccio, a loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 70. Kathleen was born Dec. 16, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama to Vernon and Vida...

Obituary: Ronald Gene Rusk

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A private funeral service for Ronald Gene Rusk, 76, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at Emeus Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Revs. Steven Sutter, Lane...

Obituary: Vickie Sue Stromatt

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Vickie Sue Stromatt, 66, of Double Springs passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Southern Tennessee Regional Medical Center in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was born July 15, 1954 in Decatur, Illinois to Donald and Daisy...

Obituary: Kenneth Eugene “Bud” Cagle

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Kenneth Eugene “Bud” Cagle, 81, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 30, 1939 in Double Springs, Alabama.  He was a member of Rock Creek...

Obituary: William Floyd “W.F.” Bailey II

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William Floyd “W.F.” Bailey II, 77, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. He was born Sept. 14, 1943.  W.F. was born and raised in Double Springs...

Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 3; record statewide hospitalizations

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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 3,485 cases confirmed across the county since the...

Juvenile transported to hospital after accidental shooting in Holly Pond

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - A juvenile was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries following what authorities are calling an accidental shooting inside a residence near Holly Pond Thursday afternoon. "I can...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Nov. 30 domestic violence; CR 781 receiving...

CATA students box up food, love, compassion for families in need

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CULLMAN, Ala.  – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science students are taking empty boxes and turning them into an overflowing good deed. The students, from across Cullman County, are already learning what it...

Wallace State offering new Google IT Support Professional Certificate

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College's Computer Science program is offering the newly-created Google IT Support Professional Certificate.  Through a grant from Jobs for the Future (JFF), Wallace State students can earn the specialized online certificate, preparing them for...

Ivey calls for return to in-person classes; officials and parents respond

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a statement encouraging school systems using online virtual education to return to in-person instruction as soon as possible. Her statement read: “Due to COVID-19, 2020 has been...

Area seniors looking for pen pals

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The residents of USA Healthcare’s Falkville Health & Rehab Center are joining in on the fun of the recently launched USA Healthcare Pen Pal Club, which has already been giving residents...

4D Farm kicks off ‘Country Christmas’ this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - 4D Farm’s “Country Christmas” opens this Saturday, Dec. 5, and the staff is busy putting the finishing touches on the lights and decorations. This will be a first for the popular...

ALEA: Increase in Troopers equals decrease in Thanksgiving holiday traffic fatalities

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw nearly a 30% decrease in overall traffic fatalities during the extended 2020 Thanksgiving travel period. ALEA Troopers investigated only...

Cullman Caring for Kids: Plenty of need in the season of giving

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CULLMAN, Ala. - As the community enters the season of giving, The Tribune checked in with Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), one of the area’s most active charities, to see how things are going...

Obituary: Sara Ann Thomas Jordan

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Funeral services for Sara Ann Thomas Jordan, 76, of LaGrange, Ohio will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation...

Obituary: Eddie Earl James

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Memorial services for Eddie Earl James, 75, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the James family. Mr. James was...

Obituary: Mary Isabell Bookout

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Graveside services for Mary Isabell Bookout, of Bremen, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at the age of 70, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Kinney Grove Missionary Baptist...

Obituary: Ronnie Davis

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A memorial service for Ronnie Davis, 68, of Bremen, AL will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Dorsey Creek Church. Brother Ted Blalock will be officiating. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife...

Obituary: Angela Lynn Morgan

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Angela Lynn Morgan, 57, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Cullman Regional. She was born Dec. 21, 1962. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and grandmother Mary Plumbley. Survivors...

‘It is completely up to the community’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Around the country, COVID-19 is surging, and Cullman County is no exception. The county has seen 830 cases confirmed in just the last 14 days, according to the Alabama Department of...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 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...

Mullins named president of Premier Bank of the South

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Premier Bank of the South’s Board of Directors on Wednesday announced that Jacob M. Mullins has been elected president of Premier Bank of the South. Mullins has been with the bank for...

Starbucks offers free coffee to front-line responders throughout December

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In response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and to recognize the significant efforts of the front-line responder and health care community, Starbucks announced Tuesday that it will offer a free tall brewed...

‘I think Cullman has become a destination shopping place’

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Updated 12-2-20 at 10:32 p.m. Whoopsy Daisy has moved to 320 First Ave. SE, Cullman. CULLMAN, Ala. - This year has been a tough year for small businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this...

Unsung Hero: Nancy Bryant

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Child advocacy and child abuse prevention agency Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) has enjoyed the service of Nancy Bryant for more than 20 years. The current assistant director joined CCK as...

A cut above: Alabama Christmas tree farms offer holiday fun

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As the calendar flips closer to Dec. 25, Christmas tree farms are providing fresh-cut evergreens and festive holiday experiences for families across Alabama. “From the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley, Alabama farmers grow, trim...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits Tuesday night contests with Clements

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ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs split a pair of games with the 3A Clement Colts on a chilly night in Allen Stephenson Gym. The ladies dropped a closer than the score indicated 69-58...

PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors split home matchups with Cold Springs

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WEST POINT, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to the campus of West Point High School on a chilly Tuesday night for a pair of varsity matchups against the hosting Warriors and Lady Warriors. The...

Dec. 1 COVID-19 update: Record statewide hospitalizations

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 48 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,369 cases confirmed across the county since the...

Obituary: Hazel Estelle Scott

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A memorial service for Hazel Estelle Scott, 86, of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.

Obituary: Connie Cason Allen

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Funeral services for Connie Cason Allen of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Leon Mauldin and...

Obituary: Betty Jean Howse

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Graveside services for Betty Jean Howse, 73, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Ms. Howse is survived by her cousins Dondra (Ronnie) Taylor, Debra...

Obituary: Willie Vonza Baker

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Ms. Willie Vonza Baker of Blountsville passed away Nov. 29, 2020 at the age of 66. She was born Jan. 19, 1954 in Shelby County to Dolphy and Ruby Jeanette Grayson Hopkins. She worked as...

Obituary: Martha S. Powe Pellegra

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Martha S. Powe Pellegra, beloved Mama Bobo, born June 9, 1926 in Cullman, Alabama passed away Nov. 28, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband Sam J. Pellegra after a loving marriage of...

Support Children’s of Alabama by purchasing holiday cards with patients’ artwork

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  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Share the magic of the season while supporting Children’s of Alabama by purchasing holiday greeting cards from the HeART of Children’s of Alabama greeting card program. The unique artwork featured on each...
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Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1, 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...

Ivey: Lynn Beshear retiring as ADMH commissioner; Kim Boswell appointed

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Lynn Beshear will retire as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) effective Dec. 16, 2020. Ivey appointed Beshear to the position...

Today is #GivingTuesday

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According to www.GivingTuesday.org, “GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. “GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that...

Pet of the Week: Meet Lil Meg!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Lil Meg is a 2.5-year-old terrier mix. She’s a lively-but-not-crazy medium-energy pet who likes to be close...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders down Cordova 79-73, Lady Raiders crush Lady Blue Devils 80-17

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope returned home Monday night after the Thanksgiving break and welcomed Cordova onto campus for a pair of varsity matchups. The Lady Raiders were all over the Lady Blue...

Good Hope council mulls unnamed retail development

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday evening held a special-called meeting in which it went immediately into an executive session to discuss an as yet unnamed economic development project. Mayor...

Obituary: Maria Grace Jones

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Maria Grace Jones, 71, of Cullman passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold Wayne and Anneliese Moeller Buchanan; first husband Thomas Wayne Eveland; second husband James Terry Jones; grandson...

Obituary: Mary Grace Smith 

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Mary Grace Smith of Cullman passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born Feb. 25, 1926 to Ewell C. and Myrtis B. Smith and grew up on a farm in the...

Obituary: J C Helms

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 Funeral services for J C Helms, 81, of Garden City will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Brother Vernon Alvis will officiate with burial...

Obituary: Randy Wayne “Peanut” Jackson

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Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Randy Wayne “Peanut” Jackson, 63, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Jackson passed away Nov. 28, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital. ...

Obituary: J. D. Marcum

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Graveside services for J. D. Marcum, 85, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at Flint Creek Cemetery with Carlos Wilhite and Larry Woods officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...

Obituary: John Oliver Barrett

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Mr. John Oliver Barrett, 79, of Cullman passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Brookwood Hospital.   Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Barrett was born Oct. 21, 1941.  He was preceded...

Nov. 30 COVID-19 update: Record statewide hospitalizations; 53 hospitalized locally

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 35 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,321 cases confirmed across the county since the...
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Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30, 2020

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Nov. 23 criminal mischief, harassment; CR...

USDA seeks applications for Rural Energy for America Program

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand recently invited applications for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems and to make energy efficiency...

(Updated) Vinemont man charged after shooting in Zaxby’s parking lot in north Cullman

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Updated 11-30-20 at 12:35 p.m. with mugshot CULLMAN, Ala. – Joseph Allen Gaines, 55, of Vinemont is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting into an occupied vehicle in the parking lot of Zaxby’s along U.S....

Obituary: Tillman Hirem Netherton

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Tillman Hirem Netherton, 73, of the Nesmith community entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 at The Folsom Center in Cullman. Tillman was born Aug. 24, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama. He was a devoted son,...

Obituary: Wynell Ivey

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Funeral services for Wynell Ivey, 85, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with officiating; burial at Welcome Baptist Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...