Obituary: Jeremiah Thomas Schaefers
Jeremiah Thomas Schaefers of Oxford, Alabama passed away July 10, 2020 at the age of 36.
He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to Bryan and Joyce Dingler Schaefers.
He is preceded in death by his mother...
(Updated) Beloved, prominent Cullman businessman Bert McGriff passes away
Updated 7-14-20 at 10:04 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s most prominent and beloved businessmen, Bertis E. McGriff, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 11 at his home of natural causes. McGriff, a World War...
#GoodNews: Good job, Elijah!
SIMCOE, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon, as firefighters from the Gold Ridge, Fairview, Berlin and Vinemont Providence fire departments battled a barn fire in the July heat, young Elijah Graves took it upon himself...
Local long-term care facilities respond to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Medical professionals continue to face the effects of COVID-19, especially in Alabama and parts of the Southeast, and the Cullman area’s medical facilities have not been immune. The Tribune reached out to...
CCCDC presents $217,500 in grants to area organizations, schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its June meeting, the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded a total of $217,500 in grants. CCCDC Chairman Champ Crocker and Board Members Josh Speakman and Cherrie Haney presented...
Republican Primary Runoff Election Tuesday, July 14; masks not required
CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, July 14 for the Republican Primary Runoff Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Ballot
On Tuesday’s ballot will be:
U.S. Senator
Jeff Sessions
Tommy Tuberville
Court of...
Walker, Clemons in final Q&A before Tuesday vote
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back on Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.67% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County Commission, almost double that of runner-up incumbent Chairman Kenneth Walker’s...
First Freewill Baptist Church to celebrate 50th anniversary July 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, July 19, First Freewill Baptist Church will celebrate 50 years at its current location on St. Joseph Drive. Pastor Perry McCravy said previous pastors will speak at the 5...
Explore: Wide open spaces at Stiefelmeyer Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stiefelmeyer Park is another of Cullman’s great neighborhood parks. This grassy...
Dodge City receives $54K in CARES Act funds
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to execute an agreement with the State to use allocated funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Dodge...
Obituary: Randall Wayne Scott
Randall Wayne Scott, 73, of Carrollton, AL passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020.
He was born in Cullman, AL April 6, 1947 to Joseph and Winfred Scott.
He served his country in the U.S. Army, was...
Obituary: Ronald “Ronnie” Wendel Eason
Graveside services for Ronald "Ronnie" Wendel Eason, 68, of Bremen will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Union Grove Baptist Church with Jeremy Rollo and Bobby Waddle officiating; burial at Union...
Hanceville council mulls CARES Act funds; fire department gets new equipment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council had a lengthy discussion Thursday evening about the money the City can receive from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (through the CARES Act).
Mayor Kenneth Nail said, after communication...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton commits to Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another
Cullman Baseball standout has made his college decision. Standout senior third
baseman Brennen Norton will be taking his talents east to play for the
Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Head Coach Jim Case. Norton...
U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town announces departure from U.S. Attorney’s Office
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town announced Friday that he will resign from the Department of Justice, effective Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at midnight.
“After much thoughtful prayer and great personal consideration, I...
Arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 6
criminal mischief, theft...
Hanceville Police Department welcomes Chaplain Rick Davis
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting welcomed a new team member. Chief Bob Long introduced Rick Davis, his department’s new chaplain. Davis offered the invocation prior to...
Blessings in a bag: Destiny Church delivers gift bags to Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Thursday morning, representatives from Destiny Church arrived at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) with boxes upon boxes of gift bags for everyone working there - including the...
Cullman-area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 16,470 students enrolled during the 2020 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or...
Pet of the Week: Mable is looking for her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Mable is a 1-year-old Beagle/Dachshund mix (Ruttkay called it “a perfect combination!”). She’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet...
Obituary: Kimberly Ann Martin
Kimberly Ann Martin, 54, of Holly Pond passed away July 8, 2020.
She was born Sept. 20,1965 in Cullman County to Kenneth and Martha Collins Martin.
Kimberly was a homemaker as well as a caregiver. She...
Obituary: William James “Bill” Peterson
William James “Bill” Peterson, 70, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 30, 1949 in Alexandria, Minnesota to John and Lorraine Peterson.
He was a 1968...
Obituary: Eulon Aubry Wells
Mr. Eulon Aubry Wells, 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020.
Mr. Wells was born Oct. 21, 1935 in Haleyville, Alabama to James Houston and Bessie Mae Miller Wells.
Mr. Wells is survived...
‘Each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend’
CULLMAN, Ala. - “COVID-19 cases and deaths in Alabama continue to rise, but each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend,” said Alabama Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Thursday afternoon.
Harris’ comments...
Cullman City Schools to offer traditional, virtual options; classes begin Aug. 19
Updated 7-9-20 at 6:18 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools students will start the school year Aug. 19, according to a message sent to parents Thursday by Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson. Families will choose...
Arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported.
Arrests
July 8
Benafield,...
Helping hands: Weekly distribution of food boxes for area senior citizens resumes
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Vehicles lined up Wednesday morning at community centers, senior centers and town halls throughout Cullman County, as the weekly distribution of food boxes to area senior citizens resumed. The Cullman...
(Update) Escaped Hanceville work-release inmate back in custody
Updated 7-9-20 at 3:30 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A female inmate who escaped police custody in Hanceville Thursday was captured a short time later.
Ashley Cheyenne Pugh, 21, of Cullman was in jail on failure to...
ALEA investigates 8 deaths on roadways, waterways 4th of July weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated eight deaths during the 4th of July holiday period, from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 3, to midnight Sunday, July 5.
ALEA Troopers in the Marine...
Saints MC donates more than $11K to Cullman Miracle League
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Hope-based Saints Motorcycle Club visited the Field of Miracles Tuesday evening to present a check to Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) Miracle League in the amount of...
‘Revive Alabama’: Ivey announces $100M grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. The program will reimburse small businesses up to...
Exercising outdoors? Keep these safety tips in mind!
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many people turning to outdoor exercise routines to stay in shape, The Tribune reached out to a local medical professional to get some tips on how to safely work out...
1 person killed in I-65 crash in Cullman County
LATEST (JULY 14) : Coroner asking for help locating next of kin for crash victim
https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/14/coroner-asking-for-help-locating-next-of-kin-for-crash-victim/
Updated 7-9-20 at 10:57 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Huntsville man was killed in a crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman...
Weather safety on the water
CULLMAN, Ala. - With summer settling in for the long, hot foreseeable future, many residents are taking to area lakes for some fun in the sun. The Tribune spoke with Cullman County Emergency Management...
Merrill: Details on $2.2M Election Day CARES Act funding now online
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill on Wednesday announced that the $2.2 million in CARES Act funding recently allocated to counties to aid in Election Day preparation is now available for...
Jerry Smith, Sr. announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Jerry C. Smith, Sr. on Wednesday announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Below is Smith’s announcement:
Jerry C. Smith,...
CCSO citizens’ firearm safety class draws crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Tuesday evening held a citizens’ firearm safety class. The class is held regularly, but this time around, attendance was higher than usual, at a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Martin invited to national QB academy
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After racking up big numbers through the air and on the ground for the Aggies last season, junior quarterback Parker Martin has earned an invitation to one of the premier passing...
AHSAA meets with sports committees to discuss upcoming football season, fall sports
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The
AHSAA met online Tuesday with its Fall Sports and Football Coaches’ Committees for
a conference with the AHSAA Medical Advisory Board Committee and the Alabama
State Department of Education.
During the meeting, AHSAA...
Arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2020
Updated 7-8-20 at 4:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s...
1 day left to apply for absentee ballot for Primary Runoff Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The July 14 Primary Runoff Election is now less than a week away. The deadline to submit an absentee ballot application is Thursday, July 9. The deadline to return an absentee...
Greg Brown seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 4
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Greg Brown on Wednesday announced his re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 4. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Below is Brown’s announcement:
Greg Brown is seeking...
Hilton Home2 Suites hotel coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer announced at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting that Hilton Hotels plans to construct a Home2 Suites hotel along...
Holly Pond council recognizes Deputy Brandon Woods for heroic deeds
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening took a few moments to recognize Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Woods for his role in stopping a high-speed pursuit in...
Additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported another confirmed COVID-19 death in Cullman County, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths to five. According to Cullman Regional, the...
C.A.S.T. for Kids– The anglers
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 8 a.m.-noon. Space is limited, so participants are encouraged to sign up soon. The...
Explore: Art and functionality at Cullman’s Art Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the corner of Main Avenue Southwest and Second Street Southwest...
Baileyton readying for election
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council took the necessary steps Monday night to prepare for a likely increase in absentee voting in the upcoming Municipal Election in August, passing three resolutions.
The first resolution...
Obituary: Paul Britton Tingle, Sr.
Paul Britton Tingle, Sr., 75, of Pleasant Grove passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Shadescrest Health Care Center. He was born May 10, 1945 to Murphy and Ruth Tingle.
Mr. Tingle retired from the...
Obituary: Nancy Freebairn Thornton
Nancy Freebairn Thornton, daughter of John Arthur Black, Sr. and Pauline “Polly” Cearley Black, died July 6, 2020 following a lengthy illness.
Nancy was born in Mexico, Missouri Feb. 9, 1949, the twin sister of...
Obituary: James Sanford “Monk” Cagle
James Sanford “Monk” Cagle, 81, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home.
James was born March 29, 1939 in Winston County, Alabama.
No services are planned at this time.
James is...
Obituary: Mary Frances Marsh Bontrager
Mary Frances Marsh Bontrager of Cullman passed away July 6, 2020 at the age of 73.
She was born in Cleveland, Alabama April 7, 1947 to Earl and Ida Chambers Marsh.
Funeral services are Friday, July...
Obituary: Nancy Lynn Johnston
Nancy Lynn Johnston, 68, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 25, 1951 to Joseph and Jennie Estelle Chambers.
She was preceded in death by her parents and...
West Point man charged with intent to distribute meth
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) on Monday arrested Randall Lee Parris, 46, of West Point after allegedly discovering 12 grams of methamphetamine at his residence...
Abandoned house burns near south Wal-Mart
CULLMAN, Ala. - An abandoned house along Olive Street Southwest just east of Wal-Mart burned Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry said his department received the call at approximately...
Maxie Jones re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Maxie Jones on Tuesday announced he is seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Jones’ announcement:
With municipal...
Ivey awards $18.27M for COVID-19 testing, surveillance in Alabama nursing homes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $18.27 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide baseline testing for coronavirus and proactive surveillance of the virus for health care personnel and residents...
Arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Terry Shabel announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Terry Shabel on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Shabel’s announcement:
Terry Shabel has announced...
Local racer, 11, qualifies for Loretta Lynn’s National Championship
HURRICANE MILLS, Tenn. – This year’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is coming up next month and there will be a young, local racer in the field at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Eleven-year-old Lilly-Ann Pettus...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s Malin earns invite to Top Gun Showcase
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After
earning the opportunity to start under center for the Good Hope Raiders in
2019, Tanner Malin put up huge numbers through the air and on the ground as he
helped lead the...
New hotel, Cullman Regional Airport big topics at city council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new hotel development and multiple projects at Cullman Regional Airport/Folsom Field received considerable attention at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, along with official approval of an ordinance authorizing a...
‘Horsing around’ in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Visitors and residents of Good Hope were treated Saturday night to an Independence Day ceremony and fireworks show, hosted by the Branded by Christ Cowboy Church and held at Good...
Lonesome Dove celebrates 4th with food, fun, fellowship
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Lonesome Dove Cowboy Church (LDCC) hosted a 4th of July evening of fun Saturday, serving up homemade desserts, grilled corn, smoked ribs and, of course, fireworks.
“Where this came from was...
Obituary: Joy Lou Murphree
Joy Lou Murphree was born Aug. 12, 1946 and passed away July 5, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Bobby Ray Kilgore
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Bobby Ray Kilgore, 61, of Empire.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Mr. Kilgore was born Feb. 4, 1959 to Clayton Clifford and...
Obituary: Bruce Arthur Calvert
Memorial service details for Mr. Bruce Arthur Calvert, 65, of Crane Hill, Alabama are incomplete and will be announced at a later time.
Mr. Calvert passed July 4, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He...
CCBOE’s Barnette: Masks will not be required in school
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday released more details about what school will look like when it resumes Aug. 20. He said students will not be required to...
Biggs to serve 5 years in DUI deaths of Bremen mother, daughter Tonya and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jonathan Biggs, 56, of Dayton, Ohio, who was charged with two counts of reckless murder in the 2017 deaths of Tonya Busbee, 34, and her daughter Rhianna Busbee, 13, of Bremen,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 2
theft of property;...
Sonya Mabry Adams announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 2
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Mabry Adams on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
As a newlywed, Adams said, "I...
Ivey awards $48M to ALSDE as part of Roadmap to Reopening Schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $48 million of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) to the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) in response to challenges related to COVID-19....
Obituary: Doris Marie Wilson
Doris Marie Wilson, 83, of Addison entered into rest Friday, July 3, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Doris was born Oct. 15, 1936 in Jasper, Alabama. Doris was an amazing Christian woman who was...
Fireworks over Cullman!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite concerns about COVID-19, the City of Cullman put on its 4th of July fireworks show at Heritage Park Saturday evening while taking precautions to protect attendees through social distancing.
Mayor Woody...
WSCC hosting webinar for students interested in Health Science programs for Fall 2020
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There are still opportunities available for students interested in pursuing a health program at Wallace State to enroll this fall. Wallace State Health Science programs in a number of areas are...
Citizens Bank & Trust welcomes new board member Laura Kay Kappler-Roberts
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Kay Kappler-Roberts to its Board of Directors.
Kappler-Roberts is president and CEO of Kappler, Inc., a global leader in chemical...
Summer Recipes: Skillet Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
Ingredients
1 stick butter
1 egg
1 c milk
1 c self-rising flour
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 quart strawberries
4 oz. cream cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350.
Put the butter in...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1933, 1934
From the Files of 1904:
E.M. Brundridge left Tuesday for the Lone Star State.
G.S. Leeth and Bob Lee returned from Saint Louis on Tuesday. Each one had purchased a car load of mules for their...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The 4th of July
I will depart this week from my regular column of “Funny Things from Yesterday” and write about love of family and country.
I let Mother’s Day and Father’s Day get by this year without a...
‘Chirp & Flit’: Positive life lessons during the pandemic
A "gregarious hermit" is an oxymoron I sometimes call myself. It's absolutely true and has been for years. I spend 80% of most days happily alone painting and writing and the rest of my...
Obituary: Avril D. Pannell
In loving memory of Avril D. Pannell, 87, of Hanceville, Alabama.
Mr. Pannell died July 4, 2020 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020 at New...
Obituary: Stephen Carl Moody
Stephen Carl Moody, 65, born July 5, 1954 to Daniel and Juliet Lines Moody in Norwich, England, went to his heavenly home July 3, 2020.
He was an USAF brat living all across the U.S....
Obituary: David Robert Speer
David Robert Speer, 75, of Helena died Saturday, July 4, 2020.
He is survived by his wife JoLynne Speer; daughter Tricia Applewhite (Brian); sons Jarod Speer (Kellie) and Dustin Speer (Teresa); and seven grandchildren.
The graveside...
Obituary: Hermon H. Blagg
Mr. Hermon H. Blagg of Cullman passed away July 4, 2020 at the age of 78.
He was born Sept. 16, 1941 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to William C. and Virginia Fite Blagg.
He is preceded...
Obituary: Dorothy Gwen Hampton
Gwen Hampton of Birmingham, AL, 71, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Terry Hampton, Sr.; her mother Ruth Baggett, and her sister Jo Carole Baggett.
She...
Arab’s SugarFest canceled
ARAB, Ala. - How do you make the difficult decision to cancel a festival? Something that the community embraced and made such a success last year? You do it after much thought, consideration, prayer...
Ivey appoints Dr. Barbara Cooper secretary of Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the appointment of Dr. Barbara Cooper as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (DECE).
“Dr. Barbara Cooper has spent her professional career dedicated...
Cullman fire marshal talks grilling safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s prime grilling time, and to bring awareness to grilling safety, The Tribune spoke with Cullman Fire Marshal Chris Chaffin.
Which is safer? Charcoal or gas? Chaffin said there’s no right answer.
“Each...
Holly Pond FFA Floriculture Team takes top honors in state
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) students competed on June 25 in district and state Career Development Event online virtual contests, and July 1 released successful results...
‘It’s just a beautiful place’: Riverside Fly Shop shares love of fly fishing, beauty...
BREMEN, Ala. – Located next to the Walker County line along Alabama Highway 69, nestled next to the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River, you’ll find a quaint-looking cabin. It’s local and tourist...
Just in time for 4th of July- the watermelon pop
CULLMAN, Ala. – Summertime instantly gets cooler when you’re able to enjoy refreshing frozen treats. Local favorite Frios Gourmet Pops recently unveiled its annual summer flavor- watermelon.
“We are entering our third summer season with Frios,”...
Cullman-area students named to UAH President’s, Dean’s Lists
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) recently announced its spring 2020 Dean’s List and President’s List.
The students recognized for academic excellence this semester include 1,160 Dean’s List honorees, along with...
Obituary: Delores Williams Hudson
Delores Williams Hudson, of Cullman passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.
She was born Sept. 3, 1945 to Colemen and Irene Aderholt Williams.
She is preceded in death by her husband Grover Hudson; father Colemen Williams;...
Obituary: Rickey Anthony Willingham
Rickey Anthony Willingham, 61, of Holly Pond passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Oct. 20, 1958 to Lynell and Eva Mae Willingham.
He was preceded in death by his...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Thomas
Funeral services for Beverly Ann Thomas, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2020 at Refuge Church with interment in Etha Cemetery, Pastor Jeff Bennett officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Lacy Anne Clark
Graveside services for Lacy Anne Clark, 47 of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery with Bo Shedd officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs....
Obituary: Kory Robert Williams
Kory Robert Williams, 63, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020.
Kory was born May 19, 1957 in California.
He graduated Haleyville High School in 1975 and after attended the University of...
Get reeled into Garden City Shiner Shack
The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email maggie@cullmantribune.com.
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Garden City Shiner Shack, known locally as “Shiner Shack,” has...
Explore a Local Park: Culpepper Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman and Cullman County have no shortage of great parks with something for everyone to enjoy. From the city’s Art Park and Wild Water to the county’s OHV...
COVID-19: Alabama adds new record 1,758 cases; Cullman Co. adds 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a new record number of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday morning reported 1,758 new confirmed cases. It reported 24...
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Colony receives $39K in CARES Act funding for COVID-19 response
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council announced Tuesday that the State of Alabama has made $39,000 in federal grants available to the Town...
