20 Cullman-area students earn degrees from UA this summer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded some 1,345 degrees during its summer commencement July 31 - Aug. 2.
Cullman-area students who earned degrees include:
Ryan Akers of Crane Hill received a Bachelor of Arts
Annaleigh...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Aggies take area match over Brewer
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Brewer traveled to Fairview for an area match with the Lady Aggies Thursday night and the Lady Patriots were sent home with a 3-1 area loss. Fairview got off to a...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 14
unlawful possession of marijuana,...
(Updated) Cullman, Hanceville officers head south to assist after Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. - In response to a mutual aid request to Division F of the Alabama Mutual Aid System (AMAS), the Cullman Police Department and Hanceville Police Department sent officers to Foley, Alabama in...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Changes for Medicare Open Enrollment at Cullman County Commission on Aging
Cullman County Commission on Aging will counsel clients in-person during the Medicare Open Enrollment period BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. We are now taking appointments for the annual Open Enrollment period, which spans Oct. 15-Dec. 7....
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats take top spot in 2nd meet of season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team was back in action Tuesday night and this time, the Bearcats finished ahead of Athens, Buckhorn and Gadsden City to capture an overall first place finish...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local rivalries highlight week 4 slate
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re approaching the halfway mark of the 2020 high school football season here in Alabama and who would’ve guessed back in the summer that we would be here. There have been...
Steven Sides named Cullman Oktoberfest 2020 Burgermeister
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) has named Steven Sides as Burgermeister of Cullman Oktoberfest 2020. Sides is a Cullman native, son of Jack and Ruth Sides. He is the executive...
Helping our heroes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire and Rescue welcomed representatives from Firehouse Subs Wednesday morning to unveil its new HURST extrication tools, made possible by a $33,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation....
‘It’ll find a home’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) and the Cullman Kiwanis Club on Wednesday morning announced plans to remove the 50-state flag display, the Walk of Flags, from Depot Park due...
6th annual Jack Aces Bike & Car Show this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sixth annual Jack Aces Bike & Car Show is happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 from 3:30-10 p.m. at Cullman’s Depot Park. Traditionally the event is held in August and centered...
Drive-thru Oktoberfest dinner at St. John’s Sept. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church will host its annual Oktoberfest German Dinner Monday, Sept. 28 from 5-7 p.m. This year's dinner will be drive-thru-style.
Dinners can be picked up at the covered...
Obituary: Ellis Orten Farley
Ellis Orten Farley, 82 of Arley entered into rest Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper.
Ellis was born Aug. 15, 1938 in Winston County, Alabama. He was a hardworking, giving...
Obituary: Agnes Fortner Tipton
Agnes Fortner Tipton, 89, of Holly Pond passed away Sept. 15, 2020. She was born Dec. 9, 1930 in Cullman County to John W. and Ada Cochran Fortner.
Mrs. Tipton was a member of Brooklyn...
Obituary: Charlotte Nadine Walker
Charlotte Nadine Walker, 59, of Holly Pond passed away Sept. 10, 2020. She was born Oct. 10, 1960 in Joliet, Illinois, to Floyd and Lyndal Garrison Gilliam.
Ms. Walker was a world traveler and was...
Rape trial for Hanceville man ends in hung jury
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first-degree rape trial of Wade Allen Waldrop ended in a hung jury late Wednesday afternoon, meaning that the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict. According to a source at...
Cullman Power Board crews assisting in Fairhope following Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. – Crews from the Cullman Power Board (CPB) on Wednesday traveled to Fairhope, Alabama to assist with repairs and the restoration of power for customers served by Fairhope Public Utilities.
According to CPB...
Jacobs proclaims Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16, 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...
Cullman area will be spared Sally’s worst effects, but expect plenty of rain and...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Hurricane Sally moved away from its predicted course through Louisiana and Mississippi that would have brought the storm into north Alabama, making landfall instead along the Alabama gulf coast. This means...
Cullman Power Board prepares for possible storms from Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Power Board (CPB) is preparing for possible outages from storms related to Hurricane Sally.
“The best case scenario is for stabilizing weather fronts to impact the storm system and stabilize...
Cullman Electric Cooperative prepares for Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative Manager of Communications & External Affairs Brian Lacy on Tuesday said crews are ready to begin any necessary repairs caused by storms from Hurricane Sally.
“We always keep a...
A day of caring
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way Day of Caring took place Tuesday, and although it was a little leaner than normal due to COVID-19, teams of volunteers worked hard all over town lending a hand.
“Today...
Called to order: Cullman County Courts return to in-person jury trials with COVID-19 safety...
Updated 9-16-20 at 10:50 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court on Monday began juror selection in its first in-person jury trial since March, with special measures in place to deal with COVID-19 safety...
Cullman City School Board approves FY2021 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Monday approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget. Following are details and highlights from the budget.
Note: some of the personnel unit numbers came out with...
St. Bernard receives grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama State Council on the Arts awarded 137 grants totaling $2,290,710 to 113 grantees across the state, including $5,700 to support the fourth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival at...
Obituary: Larry Earl Cosper
Larry Earl Cosper, of Falkville passed away Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020 at the age of 62.
He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. His hobbies included riding his Harley, watching Alabama football and his...
Obituary: Melvin Lee Hawkins
Melvin Lee Hawkins, 84, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.
He was born June 30, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife Pauline Hawkins and his son Rodney...
Obituary: Marie Louise Schafer
Graveside services for Marie Louise Schafer, 58, of Falkville will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Bro. Chuck Johnston officiating. A private visitation will be from 10 a.m.-noon...
Obituary: Larry David Bailey
Private graveside services for Larry David Bailey, 73, of Cullman were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bailey passed away Saturday,...
Obituary: Wayne Thomas Mills, Sr.
Wayne Thomas Mills, Sr. of Falkville passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at the age of 70. His graveside service will be held at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo with U.S. Army honors...
Obituary: Coy Leon “Larry” Henderson
Coy Leon “Larry” Henderson of Bremen passed away Sept. 14, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born in Cullman Oct. 28, 1948 to Clifford and Minnie Bell Lewis Henderson.
He was a veteran...
Obituary: Herndon Self, Jr.
Funeral services for Herndon Self, Jr., 56, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at Shelton Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be...
Cullman’s Ben Harrison named to new Leadership Alabama class
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leadership Alabama recently announced its new class for 2020-2021, which includes Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison.
“Leadership Alabama is an organization comprised of our state’s most accomplished and forward-thinking leaders...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: St. Bernard sweeps area match with Brilliant
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard hosted Brilliant for a 1A, Area 12 volleyball matchup Tuesday night and the Lady Saints sent the Tigers home with a loss after sweeping the match in three sets....
Wallace State’s Aljon Celis chooses Stanford after Jack Kent Cooke scholarship recognition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State graduate Aljon Celis, a 2020 Jack Kent Cooke scholar, begins classes this week at Stanford University in California.
Celis, also a Vinemont High graduate, was one of 50 Jake Kent...
Pet of the Week: Make your life cooler with Snow!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Snow is an approximately 1-year-old Terrier mix, almost completely white, save for her black nose and one...
Go for the Gold…and donuts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Wallace State’s #GoldTogether Relay For Life Team is hoping the chance to win one year of Duchess Bakery donuts will help fundraising efforts for...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 15, 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...
Wallace State’s cross country: men finish 3rd, women 5th at Azalea City Classic
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s cross country teams made their 2020 season debuts at the Azalea City Classic in Mobile over the weekend.
Wallace State’s men finished third out of six teams and the women placed fifth...
Suspect released from prison 2 days before allegedly murdering man in Cullman
Updated 9-15-20 at 10:49 a.m.
Alabama's mandatory release (Act 2015-185) was signed into law by former Gov. Robert Bentley.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nathan Winston Stephens, 43, who is being sought by authorities in Cullman in connection...
Happy 102nd Birthday, Ms. Nelyne Parker!
Country Living, family and friends would like to wish Ms. Nelyne Parker a very Happy 102nd Birthday. She was born Sept. 15, 1918. She said she was raised on a farm and said that’s...
United Way Day of Caring today
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way Day of Caring is today, Tuesday, Sept. 15. The event will kick off at 7:30 a.m., with teams of volunteers scattered across Cullman County, volunteering time and effort to...
Cullman City Council recognizes local world champion water sport athlete
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council opened its meeting Monday night by welcoming 9-year-old wakeboarding phenom Kane Ward who recently won his second World Wake Association (WWA) Junior Boys’ national championship and was...
Good Hope City Council establishes municipal park hours
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night and after approving the minutes and financials from past meetings, the council turned its attention to city parks....
Obituary: Catherine Brown
Catherine Louise Brown, of Cullman, AL died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Brown and parents Elbert and Louise Wentzel.
Catherine is survived by her brother Raymond (Karen) Wentzel;...
Obituary: Charles Richard Coats
Charles Richard Coats, of Vinemont passed away at his residence Sunday, Sept.13, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born March 7, 1938 to Samuel Ward Coats, Sr. and Birdie Mae Overcast Coats.
Charles...
Obituary: Vickey Shauneen Thompson
Graveside services for Vickey Shauneen Thompson, 74, of Holly Pond will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at New Hope #2 Cemetery with Randy Sellers officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: John Patrick Castles
Funeral services for John Patrick Castles, 70, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jerry Lawson officiating. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Frances Cecilia Phillips
Remembering a Special Life
Frances Cecilia Phillips, also commonly known as Fran, was born Dec. 26, 1938 in Chicago, IL. She was born to the late Francis Andrew and Hazel Christine (Orvis) Lintzervich. She was...
Obituary: Melvin Clyde Smith, Jr.
Graveside services for Melvin Clyde Smith, Jr., 64, of Hanceville will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at Fairview West Cemetery with Chaplain Shannon Hipp officiating.
The son of the late Clyde and...
Obituary: Thomas Jefferson “T.J.” Wilson
Thomas Jefferson “T.J.” Wilson, 87, of the Sardis community entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at Ridgeview Health Services.
Mr. Wilson was born May 11, 1933 in Jasper, Alabama. T.J. was a hardworking man,...
Obituary: Sunye Choe Rock
Sunye Choe Rock, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Mrs. Rock was born May 28, 1951 in South Korea.
Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 18,...
Obituary: Regena Rhea Newton
Regena Rhea Newton, 53, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at her residence.
Mrs. Newton was born Nov. 23, 1966 in Cullman, Alabama.
She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Regena...
Obituary: Hollis Gene Densmore
Hollis Gene Densmore, 81, entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 in Conroe, Texas.
Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs, where the service will...
Cullman City Schools superintendent Patterson announces 2021 retirement
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson on Monday evening announced she will retire July 1, 2021. That’s almost a year shy of the end of her current contract, which was...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 10
unlawful possession of a...
Ivey closes beaches, recommends evacuation ahead of Hurricane Sally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey Monday morning issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Sally. Now, Ivey has issued a supplemental State of Emergency, closing Alabama beaches effective today, Sept. 14, at...
Obituary: Betty Rettinger Matter
Mrs. Betty Rettinger Matter passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 23, 1929 in Pennsylvania to Clarence and Bessy Rettinger.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph...
Obituary: Cherry Gail Johnson
Funeral services for Cherry Gail Johnson, 81, of Cullman will be at noon Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Berlin Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Betty Jean Dickinson
Betty Jean Dickinson, 81, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. She was born Nov. 10, 1938 in Lynn, Alabama to George and Rose Kelly.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 from...
Cullman County’s Rodger Brown named top 10 Jack’s ‘Granfluencer’
WEST POINT, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, Holly Pond High School student Evan Roden sat down for lunch with his grandfather Rodger Brown- “Ahndaddy” to the family- at the West Point Jack’s Family Restaurant,...
CHS Alum Luke Wilson wins Emerald Coast Golf Tour Windance 2020 Tournament
GULFPORT, Miss.
- Cullman High School and Wallace State alumnus Luke Wilson on Sunday afternoon
celebrated victory at Windance Country Club in Gulfport, Miss. after his first
pro win on the Emerald Coast Golf Tour, and in...
Recently released man wanted for questioning in stabbing death in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was killed in a stabbing overnight in Cullman, and the Cullman Police Department is searching for Nathan Winston Stephens, 43, in connection with the crime.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L....
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala.
- We're nearing the halfway mark of the 2020 Cullman County Youth Football
season and from now on, every game is critical for some teams who are fighting
to clinch a playoff spot. In today's...
Funny Things from Yesterday : Drop me off at work and I’ll walk home
People need exercise. In this present day and age it seems that most folks just don’t take the time for a little much needed exercise. Just a good walk each day would benefit every...
Files from Yesteryear: 1917, 1940
From the Files of 1917:
Mrs. Bud Butler, of Holly Pond, remains dangerously ill.
Mrs. George Parker was hostess to members of the Priscilla Sewing Club on Wednesday afternoon.
Claud Griffin, of New York, is the guest...
Cullman City Schools reports 395 have quarantined; 11 students, 4 teachers tested positive for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools, according to numbers provided to The Tribune Saturday, has a total of 395 students who have quarantined system-wide due to a positive COVID-19 test or a possible exposure....
Obituary: Kenneth Dale Yates
A graveside service for Kenneth Dale Yates, 74, of Cullman will be at Cullman City Cemetery Sept. 13, 2020 at 2 p.m. with Eric Martin and Kerry Cleghorn officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Perspective: Cullman VFW, Auxiliary march to remember 9/11
On Friday members of the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary took part in a march around Sportsman Lake in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
Carrying flags...
Pathway to success
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The City of Hanceville on Friday morning cut the ribbon at Walk in the Dream, an organization that offers career advising to high school students, young adults and single parents. Hanceville Mayor...
Naturally Alabama: Plinking on the roof
Everyone is saying it: “This has been a crazy year.” The coronavirus has made its impact on human health and society around the world. While we are embroiled in the tempest of COVID, let...
Grace Place receives companion ‘pet’ for dementia patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, which provides an activity ministry for persons with mild to moderate dementia, as well as a respite ministry to caregivers, on Friday took a unique high-tech step into a...
#IAmCullman: Meet Patti Morrow Ward
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
“I’m really just a dabbler.” That’s how Patti Morrow Ward describes herself....
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs bounce back with dominant 33-8 win over Midfield
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison hosted the Midfield Patriots in a region game Friday night and it just happened to be the first ever meeting between the two schools. Addison was not a gracious host as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to South Lamar at home 30-16
ARLEY, Ala. – The Tigers of Meek returned home this week after suffering a tough loss on the road to Brilliant last week, and Friday night’s meeting with South Lamar resulted in another loss...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops road trip at Dora 37-6
DORA, Ala. – After upending Fultondale at home last week to collect a big win in its region opener, Hanceville was forced to travel this week for another region showdown, this time against the...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point loses heartbreaker to Boaz, 28-25
WEST POINT, Ala. - After falling just short in its home opener against Lawrence County last Friday, West Point looked to bounce back as the Warriors took on Boaz in their region opener Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late TD pass lifts Good Hope over Haleyville 27-24
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Raiders faced a tough Haleyville football team for their homecoming contest this week, but a late touchdown pass put Good Hope on top in the final moments and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont shuts out Carbon Hill, 36-0
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Carbon Hill Bulldogs Friday night, and the Eagles came away victorious. The Eagles looked good on both sides of the ball, getting a 36-0 shutout.
The Eagle...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies race past Douglas, 48-12
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Looking to bounce back this week, the Fairview Aggies hosted another undefeated AHSAA Class 5A Region 7 foe in the Douglas Eagles at Dafford Smith Stadium. Fairview came out with the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab drops tight one at Scottsboro 7-3
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Arab hit the road for an important regional matchup Friday night and dropped a tight, low-scoring game to the Scottsboro Wildcats 7-3.
Scottsboro found the end zone and got on the board...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers upend Broncos, 56-8
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The J.B. Pennington Tigers traveled to Holly Pond Friday night, and the Tigers came into Bronco stadium looking for their fourth win of the season. They weren't disappointed, as they...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Cats maul Bucks 20-0 to improve to 4-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another
week, another shutout victory for the Cullman Bearcats. This week is was the Buckhorn
Bucks that ran into the ‘Cats defense and Cullman kept them off the board all
night to take the...
Obituary: Carol Marie Preston Doty
Carol Marie Preston Doty, 73, of Good Hope passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at her residence after a long hard battle with cancer. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio Oct. 1, 1946 to...
Obituary: Pearl Nail Collier
Pearl Nail Collier, 88, of Selma, Alabama passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Mrs. Collier was born March 13, 1932 to Cassie Roberts Nail and William Andrew Nail.
Mrs. Collier was preceded in death by...
Obituary: James Curtis Lambert
James Curtis Lambert, 93, of Odenville, Alabama passed away Sept. 9, 2020. He was born Sept. 25, 1926 in Cullman, Alabama to Glovus Vinus and Emma Chambers Lambert.
Mr. Lambert served our country with honor...
Hanceville council remembers fallen officer Donald Hamby, approves donation of fire department tools to...
Updated 9-21-20 at 12:03 a.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council began its meeting Thursday night by remembering fallen Hanceville Police Officer Donald Hamby. Hamby was killed Aug. 31, 1985 while he was assisting the...
ALEA Troopers see dramatic decrease in traffic fatalities over Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw a significant reduction in the overall traffic fatalities during this past Labor Day weekend. The Highway Patrol Division investigated...
Holly Pond man charged with assaulting woman with hammer
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Holly Pond man wanted in Morgan County for assaulting a woman with a hammer was arrested Friday in Cullman County. Joshua Adam Campbell, 37, was arrested by Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 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...
Alabama State Parks online campground reservation system now live
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Ready for a camping trip to one – or several – of the beautiful Alabama State Parks? Ensuring you’ll have a site for your RV, travel...
‘Nothing can replace that’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every business field and industry in the country has suffered from the effects of COVID-19 and the accompanying shutdown and restrictions, but the live entertainment event industry, which relies on revenue...
9/11 – My story: What I saw firsthand with President Bush that day
September 11, 2001 – Sarasota, Florida: It was a beautiful day as I stepped out of a bungalow at a tennis resort where President Bush and his traveling team, including Secretary of Education Rod...
Cullman County Board of Education passes $104M budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its monthly meeting Thursday evening passed a $104,020,602.84 budget for fiscal year 2021, an increase of almost $1 million over its $103,065,916.39 budget...
Cullman Middle School student arrested with handgun
Updated 9-12-20
On Saturday, Sept. 12, The Tribune obtained the following statement from Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson:
“On Thursday, September 10th just as school started Cullman Middle School administrators were notified of...
Obituary: Era Thelene Bowling
Era Thelene Bowling, of Cullman passed away at her residence Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born June 16, 1932 to Albert and Valera Schnittker Smith.
Visitation will be at...
Obituary: Larry Dale Johnston
Larry Dale Johnston, 52, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born Jan. 1, 1968, to Willie Mancel and Nancy Lynn Johnston.
He was preceded in death by his...
9/11 remembrance Friday night at Depot Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sept.11, 2020 marks the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Friday night, a blue searchlight will shine from Depot Park into the sky in remembrance of those...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman earns 1st Class 6A top 10 ranking in school history
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Alabama Sports Writers Association released its latest state football rankings
Tuesday night and the for the first time in school history, the Cullman
Bearcats were in Class 6A’s top 10. The ‘Cats landed...
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Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
