Obituary: Brian Keith Stephens
Memorial services for Brian Keith Stephens, 61, of Cullman were at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Stephens passed away Monday,...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Pat Chafin and Oscar Goodwin, Garden City Town Council,...
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Garden City, incumbent Councilwoman Pat Chafin will face challenger Oscar Goodwin for place 5.
Why...
Fall 2020 classes begin at Wallace State with in-person, hybrid and online options
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The usual first-day nerves were there for some returning and new Wallace State Community College students, but for the most part, most were excited to be on campus and starting classes. While most academic classes will be taught...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Absentee voting in Municipal, General Elections
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its ongoing series leading up to the 2020 elections, both the Municipal Election Aug. 25 and the General Election in November, The Tribune presents this information on absentee...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers kicking off new era under Powell
ARLEY, Ala. – A
new season is here for the Meek Tigers and after a tough season in 2019,
they’re ready to flip the script with a new head coach at the helm. Houston
Powell is stepping...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to roll under Cornelius
BREMEN, Ala. – There
are a lot of names and faces returning from last year’s playoff team at Cold
Springs but one thing that’ll be different on the Eagles sideline this season
is the head coach. After...
Heritage Park walking trails undergoing grounds maintenance
CULLMAN, Ala. – Part of the popular walking trails at Cullman’s Heritage Park are temporarily closed for grounds maintenance.
Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Recreational Development Director Christy Turner said, “Heritage Park staff...
Obituary: Annette McCay Hyde
Memorial services for Annette McCay Hyde, 72, of Vinemont will be at noon Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Solid Rock Baptist Church, County Road 109, Bremen, AL.
On Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, Annette McCay Hyde,...
Obituary: Dorothy Jean Culver
Graveside services for Dorothy Jean Culver, 82, of Cullman will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Oak Level Baptist Cemetery; Jeffrey Culver and Steve Rodgers will be officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Dalton Matthew “Matt” Bannister
Dalton Matthew “Matt” Bannister, 36, of Holly Pond passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. He was born Nov. 16, 1983 to Barry William Bannister and Anita Martin Bannister.
Matt is survived by his father Barry...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 13
theft of property;...
New Canaan shooting update: 1 victim died while defending himself
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/20/2nd-man-now-charged-with-murder-in-new-canaan-shooting-death/
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - Two men were killed and a woman hospitalized following an altercation and shooting in the New Canaan community in northeast Cullman County in the very early morning hours of...
(Updated) Home invasion in Garden City ends with one suspect shot by homeowner
Updated 8-17-20 at 5 p.m.
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - A home invasion in Garden City in the early morning hours Monday ended with one of the suspects being shot by the homeowner. According to the...
Obituary: Sidney H. Aaron
Funeral services for Sidney H. Aaron, 70, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at New Prospect Baptist Church. Reverend Doug Pitts will be officiating. The family will welcome guests...
Obituary: Stephen Darrell Hudgins
Memorial services for Stephen Darrell Hudgins, 71, of Decatur will be at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 at Open Minds and Miracles, 406 Pine Ave., Decatur, AL 35601.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Melanie Lee Henry
A Celebration of Life service for Melanie Lee Henry, 65, of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at Stone Bridge Farms with Bro. Ryan Whisenhunt officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1936
From the Files of 1902:
Searcy Johnson is now operating the telegraph office at the depot at night.
Misses Claude Allred and Maude Jones visited in Hanceville this week.
Doctor Carol Henckell and children and Dwight Fuller...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Problem of remembering our great-grandchildren’s names
We are now in the era of great-grandchildren. This can be a very wonderful, pleasant and exciting time. We now have six great-grands, and their ages range from 5 years old down to 16...
Obituary: Ruth Cook
Ruth Cook, 94, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, Aug.15, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Aug. 28, 1925 to Emmett and Mamie Dye.
Visitation will be Monday, Aug.17, 2020 from 1-2...
Obituary: Jerrie Marie Tittle
Jerrie Marie Tittle, 65, of Haleyville entered into rest Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at Haleyville Healthcare Center.
No services are planned at this time.
2 dead, 1 injured in shooting in Cullman County
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/17/new-canaan-shooting-update-1-victim-died-while-defending-himself/
Updated 8-17-20 at 2:33 p.m.
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - Two men are dead and one person injured after a shooting in the New Canaan community in northeast Cullman County. The incident happened in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies’ season opener moving from D.A.R. to Falkville
FAIRVEIW, Ala. – The
Fairview Aggies are still set to kick off the season next Friday but there will
be a change of venue and opponent. The Aggies were originally scheduled to kick
off the season at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont working to ‘finish games’ in 2020
VINEMONT, Ala. – After coming up just short of a playoff berth last fall, the Vinemont Eagles are preparing to bounce back and make another run at the postseason in 2020. The Eagles are...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs gearing up for new season in new region
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
posting a 3-7 record with three wins on the road in 2019, the Hanceville
Bulldogs are making the move from Class 3A to 4A this fall and have a new host
of challenges...
Dodge City renews CCSO deputy contract, issues certificates of election
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council voted Thursday evening to renew its township deputy agreement with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in the amount of $37,564.80. Deputy David Pitts is...
Cullman County libraries celebrate fiber internet connections
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many residents around Cullman County worry about internet access for their children's online school work, the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) is celebrating the completion of a project that...
Hanceville council postpones events, hears police and fire reports
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening discussed the postponements of several events, heard reports from the police and fire departments, approved a street closure for an event and set the...
Who’s paying whom, who’s getting ‘liked?’
Updated 8-15-20 at 6:15 p.m.
Editor's note: On Saturday, Michael Sapp contacted The Tribune to say that he is the sole proprietor of My Cullman Television. According to the City of Cullman, the business license...
OPINION: ‘Find the joy in the journey’: Motorcycle day rides
CULLMAN, Ala. – When it comes to needing some “wind therapy,” sometimes you can only afford a day ride, which is sometimes all you need. I want to share some personal favorite trips of...
Obituary: James Larry Martin
It is with great sadness that the family of James Larry Martin, 81, announces his peaceful passing at his residence in Cullman, AL Aug. 14, 2020.
Mr. Martin was born in the New Hope community...
Obituary: Robert Talmadge Harris
Robert Talmadge Harris of Cullman passed away Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 96. He was born Feb. 24, 1924 in Welti to Vesta Pope and Alpha Sophronia Goodson Harris.
On Dec. 7, 1946,...
Prayer rally for West Point Schools this Saturday
WEST POINT, Ala. - This Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m., students, teachers and employees of West Point Schools are invited to attend a prayer rally to kick off the school year. Due to...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Johnny Dyar and Windell Calloway, Baileyton mayor
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing their next mayor. Windell Calloway, who has served on the town...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Tawana Canada and Gerald Turner, Dodge City mayor
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, voters will be choosing their next mayor. Dodge City native Gerald Turner, better...
Administrative assignments announced for St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently completed its final preparations for the 2020-21 academic year. In order to respond to the changes brought about because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Offices of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond’s season opener against Brindlee Mountain canceled
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos’ season opener against Brindlee Mountain scheduled for Aug. 21 at Holly Pond High School has been canceled. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several Brindlee Mountain players...
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing to boost Alabama investment by $830M
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM), the joint venture between automakers Mazda Motor Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp., plans to make an additional $830 million investment...
TVA announces location of proposed transmission line in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has identified a preferred route for a new transmission line that would provide for growing electrical load and increase power reliability in the Trade area of...
Obituary: Brenda Joyce Godbee
Memorial services are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date for Brenda Joyce Godbee, 78, of Crane Hill.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Godbee passed away...
Obituary: Reggie Walker
Reggie Walker, 61, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest Aug. 12, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Walker was born April 15, 1959 to James and Joyce Walker.
There are no...
Obituary: Lindon C. Calvert
Funeral services for Lindon C. Calvert, 77, of Lacey’s Spring, AL will be at noon Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Johnny Freeman will be officiating. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Misty Leeann Sims
Funeral services for Misty Leeann Sims, 39, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Scott Browder officiating. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Norma Calilung Judkins
Visitation for Norma Calilung Judkins, 74, of Cullman will be from 3-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Judkins passed away Tuesday,...
Obituary: Anthony Herman Graveman
Anthony Herman Graveman, 87, of Lacey’s Spring, Alabama passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020.
Anthony was born June 25, 1933 to John Herman and Margaret Veigl Graveman.
Anthony is survived by his wife Ann Phelps Graveman;...
Obituary: Jimmy Edward Eddie
Jimmy Edward Eddie was born June 11, 1945 and passed away Aug. 9, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Aug. 16, 2020 at 2 p.m....
Obituary: Jackie Malone Camp
Jackie Malone Camp, 68, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Bro. Jackie was a loving husband, Daddy and Papi. He loved spending time with his kids and...
Pet of the Week: You’ll treasure this Pearl!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay let us know that our latest canine friend Champ was adopted! There’s plenty of love to spare at the shelter, though, so here’s a...
Ivey awards $26M in CARES Act funds for Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded $26 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund for the Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program- for farmers, ranchers and agricultural operations hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Agriculture...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 10
unlawful breaking and...
AMC Marktplatz 10 to reopen Aug. 27
Updated 8-13-20 at 2:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's movie theater, the AMC Marktplatz 10, is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 27, according to the company's website and an email sent out to patrons. The...
Bridging the gap: Holly Pond to offer free public WiFi in parks as school...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Students who need to do classwork online and don’t have reliable internet at home will have a place to do so, thanks to the Town of Holly Pond. At the...
Wallace State Diesel Technology program launching Diesel by Distance offerings beginning this fall
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Diesel Technology program is unveiling a new Diesel by Distance online option beginning with the Fall 2020 semester.
Diesel by Distance gives students the flexibility to learn the program’s course...
Obituary: Willa May Hazel Donahue
Memorial service details for Willa May Hazel Donahue, 84, of Vinemont are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Donahue passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at her residence. ...
Obituary: William John Gibson
Graveside services for William John Gibson, 66, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 at Fairview West Missionary Baptist Church with Donnie Smith officiating.
Mr. Gibson passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12,...
Obituary: Jamie Deason
Jamie Deason, 90, of North Port, FL, formerly of Cullman, AL died Monday, Aug. 10, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Bruce King Deason; his parents Arthur Leon Deason, Sr. and...
Obituary: Daniel Sweatmon
Daniel Sweatmon, 89, of Cullman passed away Aug. 11, 2020. He was born March 5, 1931, in Blount County to Daniel and Emma Yancey Sweatmon.
Mr. Sweatmon loved to garden. He was an assembly worker,...
Obituary: Charles “Sonny” West
Charles “Sonny” West passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 82.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Moss Service Funeral Home Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at 2 p.m....
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
ALDOT opens bids for Highway 157 4-lane project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on July 31 opened bids for its project to widen Alabama Highway 157 through Cullman’s north side to four lanes- from just east of U.S....
2020 North Alabama BEST Robotics competition postponed
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 2020 North Alabama BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics competition scheduled for this fall has been postponed because of the restrictions and precautions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth: ‘I’ve come out of resignment’
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, after an explosive end to Tuesday evening’s town council meeting in which he announced his resignation, contacted The Tribune Wednesday to say with a laugh, “I’m back...
Commission lays out Annual Transportation Plan, approves airport project funding
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Engineer Bryan Cheatwood at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission presented the County’s Annual Transportation Plan for FY 2021. The plan includes the repaving of County Roads 1212,...
Vinemont council votes to dedicate pavilion in memory of Tyler Walker
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night voted to dedicate the pavilion at the town’s sports complex to the late Tyler Walker, who also funded the pavilion. Walker, who...
Saint Bernard Prep to begin classes Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman, Alabama is looking forward to the return of most students to campus for in-person classes as usual, beginning Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. School President Fr....
West Point’s Henry takes helm of Alabama Scholastic Competition Association
WEST POINT, Ala. - Lee Henry, coach of the perennial powerhouse scholars’ bowl teams of West Point High School and Middle School, was not a happy man when his students’ visions of a state...
Obituary: Sara Frances Ruehl
Sara Frances Ruehl was born Oct. 10, 1918. She passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at the age of 101 years and 10 months. A memorial graveside service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26,...
Obituary: Russell Lombardo
Funeral services for Russell Lombardo will be Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jamey Dewayne Morgan
Jamey Dewayne Morgan, 39, of Addison entered into rest Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 in Arley.
Jamey was born Nov. 13, 1980 in Jasper, Alabama. He attended Addison High School in the Class of 1999. Jamey...
Colony mayor: ‘I resign’
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/12/colony-mayor-donnis-leeth-ive-come-out-of-resignment/
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth on Tuesday evening said, "I resign" after he adjourned a contentious meeting of the Colony Town Council.
The mayor's statement came after a series of heated exchanges...
9 arrested; 30 grams marijuana, 3 grams meth seized; children in home
VINEMONT, Ala. - Nine people were arrested Monday by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) for various drug-related crimes. The arrests followed a citizen complaint to CRT deputies who were...
Cullman City School Board announces revised start date, attendance plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday announced a revised start date for the 2020-21 school year. Instead of Aug. 19, school will begin Aug. 20. It also announced a modified...
Extension Offices serving as drop-off points for mystery seed packages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is partnering with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) to assist in collecting unsolicited seed packages being sent to Alabama residents from China. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 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...
Meet Holly Pond Mayor-Elect Carla Hart
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver prepares for his retirement, Councilwoman Carla Hart is getting ready to take on the job. Hart, who has served on the council for the...
(Updated) City recycling pickup to resume Monday, Aug. 17
Updated 8-11-20 at 7:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook announced at Monday’s city council meeting that the city’s recycling service is set to resume operations next Monday, Aug. 17.
Cook, chairman of...
Cullman Co. Youth Football kicking off Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Despite the spread of coronavirus putting sports at all levels and seemingly everything
else around the world in jeopardy, there will be a youth football season in Cullman
County kicking off Aug. 22. Hanceville...
Cullman council lays out plan for fuel tax-funded street projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening adopted a transportation improvement plan for fiscal year 2021 based on anticipated funding from the Rebuild Alabama Act fuel tax.
According to the resolution, “The...
Good Hope council reports Back-to-School Bash success
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night expressed thanks to area parents and students for making it to last week’s drive-thru Back-to-School Bash. Although a departure from...
Obituary: Johnie Lee Scott
Johnie Lee Scott, 85, of Falkville passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Dec. 16, 1934 to the late John Oliver and Lillian Maybell Scott.
Mr. Scott was a longtime...
Obituary: Dennis Brian Crane
Memorial services for Dennis Brian Crane, 75, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jeanette Lynn Braseale
Graveside services for Jeanette Lynn Braseale, 73, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Hamby’s Chapel Cemetery, Bro. Brad McDonald officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs....
Obituary: Eva “Lesa” Lee Edwards
Eva Lee “Lesa” Edwards, 65, of Holly Pond entered into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father Monday morning, Aug. 10, 2020. She was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee Oct. 13, 1954 to David Lee...
Cullman County’s Allen, Cornelius earn Alfa Foundation Scholarships
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two local college students were among a group of 100 who earned $1,000 scholarships through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.
Cullman County recipients are:
Lillimae Allen of Cullman is a Cullman...
ADPH releases Back to School Toolkit with COVID-19 recommendations for K-12 schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recently released its “Back to School Toolkit,” a guidebook for school systems statewide to use as they return to the classroom this month amid...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 6
domestic violence; CR...
Arley man killed in boating accident on Smith Lake
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. - An Arley man was killed Monday in a boating accident on Smith Lake in Winston County.
According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol Division Lt. Chad Pate, the incident happened...
Cullman County courts lay out new jury procedures
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas, after announcing last week that jury trials would resume the week of Sept. 14 with new COVID-19 safety procedures, released a brief video addressing prospective...
Obituary: Fred Matthew Wilkins
Fred Matthew Wilkins, 92, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Arden Courts of Westlake in Westlake, Ohio.
Fred was born Sept. 21, 1927 in Addison, Alabama.
Before...
Ideas: American Peace Garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - An oasis is defined as something that provides refuge, relief or pleasant contrast. Local artist Ben Johnson South (Bendigo) is currently working on a new idea to bring an oasis to...
Census Day of Action for Alabama Businesses set for Aug. 12
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! — in partnership with the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the National...
Funny Things from Yesterday: I almost drowned
Oh, let me tell you this before I start my story for this week. I talked with my first cousin Peggy several days ago and she gave me some good news. Do you remember...
Files from Yesteryear: 1932, 1952
From the Files of 1932:
Inez and Bertie Young spent Saturday night with their sister, Mrs. H.J. Mize.
Attending the quilting at Mrs. Henry Mobley’s on Tuesday afternoon were Mrs. Ava Smith, Mrs. Hazel Gentry, Mrs....
Keeping the Pontiac legend alive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sportsman Lake Park welcomed vintage and classic Pontiacs, Oaklands and GMCs Saturday morning for the 33rd Annual All Pontiac Show, thanks to the Pontiac Oakland Club International (POCI) Alabama Chapter, along...
Obituary: Virginia Ann Graf Waddey
Virginia Ann Graf Waddey was born July 7, 1944 in Cullman, Alabama to Mayme Adell Taylor Graf and Louis George Graf, Sr.
She passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 after a two-month...
Obituary: Sandra Dawn Price
Sandra Dawn Price, 49, of Cullman passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 21, 1970 to William Carey and Mary Kelley Smith.
She was preceded in death...
Obituary: Harold Phillips
Harold Waymon Phillips passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at the age of 83. He was a resident of the Folsom Nursing Home in Cullman, AL where he passed away peacefully.
Mr. Phillips was a...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: JoAnn Oakley and Chris Thompson, Vinemont Town Council, place...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race on the ballot will be for town council, place 1....
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Sonya Copeland and Jerry Smith, Vinemont Town Council, place...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race on the ballot will be for town council, place 5....
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Early morning traffic incident leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
CULLMAN – An early morning traffic incident on Interstate 65 South near exit 308 has left one person dead and three others injured, one...
