Bringing out the best: Cullman Caring for Kids reopens food bank, 38 families served
CULLMAN, Ala.
- After a temporary suspension of services announced last Thursday, Cullman
Caring for Kids (CCK) reopened its food bank Monday morning. While the food
ministry is back up and running, it has made modifications to...
Tornado vs. COVID-19: EMA, National Weather Service, Alabama Department of Public Health recommendations for...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
- As the nation sits under advisories and orders to self-quarantine, north Alabama
could face a weather situation Tuesday that will force them to choose between
maintaining social distance and protecting themselves and their...
Local businesses adapt to coronavirus pandemic and state health orders
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
– After the recent public
health order from Governor Kay Ivey, local businesses around the county have
shown they’re going through trials and tribulations to continue to serve
customers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The...
Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant cancelled
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The
2020 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant that was scheduled for Saturday April 18
at Wallace State Community College has been cancelled. The event is organized
by the Cullman County Commission on Aging and...
Arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
Incidents
March 16
theft of
property; CR 421domestic
violence; Firestation Roaddomestic
violence;...
Latest from Mayor Woody Jacobs – 3/23
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The
City of Cullman continues to provide essential services – police, fire,
emergency medical, water and sewer service, electricity– all operations deemed
appropriate.
Closing down everything is simply not an option for
local governments, according to...
Governor Ivey delays State Tax filings
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Revenue announced today
that the state income tax filing due date is extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020.
Taxpayers can also defer state...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ Lacey commits to Maryville College
BREMEN, Ala. – Just
a few weeks after Lawson Burgess signed his letter of intent to play for
Huntingdon, another Eagles standout has chosen where he will play his college
career. Cold Springs’ Jordan Lacey will be...
Wallace State Community College offering free counseling services to students
HANCEVILLE, AL —
Wallace State Community College is now offering free counseling services
to students, and in the current crisis, these services are being offered in a
virtual environment. David A. Smith, M.S., LPC-S, of
Wellstone Behavioral Health is available four...
CGCA’s Xtreme Allstars sweep All-Star Prep Nationals
ATLANTA, Ga. – Cullman
Gymnastics & Cheer Academy’s Xtreme Allstars were back on the road last
weekend for the All-Star Prep Nationals at the Georgia International Convention
Center and they came home with some more hardware. The...
Wallace State recognized as National Society of Leadership Success Chapter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State has been officially
recognized as a National Society of Leadership Success Chapter, and outstanding
student leaders across campus are being invited to the join National Society of
Leadership and Success, a national...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Tyler
Several years ago, when our
children were still just youngsters, I had never given any thought about
grandchildren. But I had a sister-in-law who had grandchildren and she would get
on my nerves telling about her grandbabies,...
Alabama’s outdoors provides solutions for social distancing
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
While Governor Kay Ivey and Dr. Scott Harris, chair of the Governor's COVID-19 Task Force, work hard alongside other state, national, and private enterprise leaders to...
Obituary: Gerald George Kelly
Gerald George Kelly was born Aug. 30, 1947 and passed away March 20, 2020. The family would love to spend time with you but due to these unprecedented times and current situation in the...
Obituary: Betty Faye Blackwood (Kennedy) Hamrick
Betty Faye Blackwood (Kennedy) Hamrick, 74, of Arley entered into rest on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence. Betty was born on December 6, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama. She...
Bringing out the best: ‘Every act of kindness can make a difference’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local chain Frios Pops’ mission has always been to have “fresh, frozen fun,” with “pops with a purpose.” The Tribune spoke with franchise co-owner Kristy Keiffer on the store’s most recent...
Bringing out the best: Hanceville resident working to keep Hope Pantry stocked
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Deborah Stam is doing her part to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by keeping the needy among her Hanceville neighbors supplied with food and other items they might need during this...
Bringing out the best: Senior feeding programs going strong; medications delivered to homebound
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - As people “hunker down,”
“shelter in place” and create “social distance,” there are volunteers in
Cullman County who are making it their job to get out and see to the needs of
area...
Alabama small businesses can seek SBA COVID-19 disaster loans
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that small businesses across Alabama negatively
impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are eligible for assistance under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
The program...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill selected as finalist for 2A Player of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Schools,
businesses, restaurants and sports are shutting down across the country but it’s
still awards season for local basketball teams. The Alabama Sports Writers Association
is releasing its finalists for the Player of the...
Regions Bank announces special financial assistance amid coronavirus concerns
Received from Will Harding, local market executive for Regions Bank
Additional measures are part of Regions’ comprehensive commitment to serving and supporting customers and communities
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Regions Bank on Friday announced special financial assistance...
Bringing out the best: CCBOE distributes more than 11K meals in 2nd day of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette reported Friday afternoon that the system’s Child Nutrition Program (CNP) staff, bolstered by faculty, administrative staff and volunteers, handed more than...
COVID-19: Ivey authorizes use of Alabama National Guard on as-needed basis
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate up to 100 guardsmen, should the need arise to...
Alabama State Parks naturalists to provide virtual programming
For all those nature lovers who are unable to visit one of the beautiful Alabama State Parks due to the COVID-19 precautionary measures, the State Park Naturalists will bring the parks to you via...
Arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
CPD chief: We will enforce social distancing measures
The City of Cullman will enforce the social distancing measures outlined in the Amended Order of the State Health Officer Suspending Certain Public Gatherings Due to Risk of Infection by COVID-19 (link), which include,...
COVID-19: Ivey, ADPH issue updated statewide health order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of...
Cullman Regional: 1st local COVID-19 patient a healthcare provider
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center announced Friday that a local healthcare provider in Cullman is the first in the community to test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
"The provider is currently not exhibiting any...
COVID-19 testing: Latest from Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - The number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama reached 81 Friday, according to the Alabama Department of Health (ADPH). The ADPH has not confirmed any cases yet in Cullman County.
Cullman Regional’s Lindsey...
COVID-19 drive-thru testing available at Cullman Ag Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - A drive-thru COVID-19 test site has been set up at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center by local physician Jeremy Stidham. The site will be open at 8:30 each morning and...
Andy Kennedy named UAB Head Men’s Basketball Coach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
Andy Kennedy has been named the seventh head coach of the University of Alabama
at Birmingham men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Mark Ingram
announced Friday.
Pending approval by the University of Alabama System
Board of...
AG Marshall: Alabama’s price gouging law is in effect
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall warns those who would seek to illegally profit from the current public health emergency that Alabama’s price gouging law has been activated.
On March 13, 2020, Governor Kay...
Dr. Scott Warner: ‘If everyone’s cautious and uses good common sense, we’re going to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Scott Warner is a little bit of everything when it comes to medicine: pulmonary and sleep specialist for Cullman Internal Medicine and Cullman Regional Medical Center, reserve Cullman Police officer,...
Obituary: Curtis Dickinson
Curtis Lanier Dickinson, 70, of Lynn passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his residence.
He was born Nov.18, 1949 in Phil Campbell, Alabama.
Curtis is survived by his sister Linda Alexander; brothers Jimmy Wayne Dickinson,...
COVID-19: 4 local moms share their strategies, worries
CULLMAN, Ala. - With schools across the county closed for the next few weeks (or longer), many parents are now tasked with juggling work, helping with schoolwork and searching for childcare. The parents we...
Arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported.
Arrests
March 16
Chiminiello,...
COVID-19: A word from the City of Cullman
A word from the City of Cullman: “Cullman restaurants, bars, daycare operations and child care facilities are officially closed under a Statewide Public Health Order issued by Governor Kay Ivey.
“Mayor Woody Jacobs said the governor...
COVID-19: Ivey, ADPH issue new statewide public health order, effective immediately
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Statewide...
Bringing out the best: The Link supplies agencies, starts drive-thru food distribution
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County, a local clearinghouse for resources to combat poverty, ran a marathon of sorts Tuesday. Starting early in the morning, staff and volunteers picked up, sorted and...
Bringing out the best: 1st CCBOE food distribution day ‘huge success’
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Across Cullman County Wednesday, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Child Nutrition Program (CNP) staff, school staffers and teachers, central office staff and additional volunteers prepared and passed out bags...
CCBOE offers tips on managing emotional health during COVID-19 outbreak
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The coronavirus poses an obvious risk to people’s physical health, but Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) counselors are also concerned about its potential effect on the mental health of...
Obituary: Joseph Edward “Eddie” Hite
Joseph Edward “Eddie” Hite of Cullman passed away March 17, 2020 at the age of 79.
He was born March 19, 1940 in Cullman to Frank Joseph and Agnes Inez Hite.
He is preceded in death...
Obituary: Joyce Sparks
Graveside services for Joyce Sparks, 87, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Fairview Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Mac Buttram and Billy Coleman officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
American Cancer Society puts temporary hold on local Relay For Life event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Cancer Society has extended its postponement of Relay For Life events through mid-May. This temporary postponement impacts the annual Relay For Life of Cullman County event planned for...
Arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 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...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Toni West lands on 2020 North-South All-Star roster
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- North-South all-star squads for the upcoming AHSAA North-South All-Star Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Games have been selected and Lady Eagles Point Guard Toni West earned a spot on the Girls North...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s Dinkle headed to Huntingdon
VINEMONT, Ala. – After
racking up over 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground and earning First-Team
All-State honors in his senior season, Vinemont’s Dallin Dinkle is taking his
talents to Huntingdon College. Eagles Head Coach...
Bringing out the best: Cullman City Schools donates perishable foods to The Link of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Tuesday donated many of its perishable food items, which would have gone to waste in the extended school break due to COVID-19, to The Link of Cullman...
Longtime parks director John Hunt passes away
The City of Cullman is saddened to hear of the passing of former Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Director John Hunt. John served as parks and rec director for more than 22 years,...
(Update) Primary Runoff election moved to July 14
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election will be moved to July 14, 2020 due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
“Exercising my extraordinary powers under the Emergency...
Cullman City School Board hears from principals on school closure curriculums
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its monthly meeting Tuesday morning, hearing from faculty of all schools, including Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall, Cullman Middle School Principal Jake Johnson, East...
COVID-19: Holly Pond’s Oliver: ‘We’re all in this together’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council had a special-called meeting Tuesday evening to discuss an action plan for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, including the proclamation of a state of emergency for...
Walmart pickup & delivery service in response to COVID-19
Statement from Walmart:
As the coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we know it’s top-of-mind for you. We see it in the items you’re buying and hear it in the conversations we’re having in our stores....
Obituary: Mary Ruth Gifford
Funeral services for Mary Ruth Gifford, 74, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Rodney Thompson officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Fred Wilburn Collier
Graveside services for Fred Wilburn Collier, 92, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery with Allan Kuykendall officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: John Edward Hunt
Private graveside services for John Edward Hunt, 57, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hunt passed away Monday, March 16, 2020...
COVID-19: Cullman community response
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local group met Tuesday afternoon to discuss the Cullman community response to the COVID-19.
Representatives of the hospital, 911, emergency management, emergency medical services, law enforcement, public health, nursing homes, fire...
COVID-19: Courthouse closed; other Cullman County closures, changes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at a press conference on Tuesday morning, announced the courthouse will be closed beginning March 18, 2020. The closure is in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The move...
COVID-19: All Alabama Career Center locations closed to the public
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, all of Alabama’s 51 Career Centers will close to the public in order to help prevent...
COVID-19: ALDOT announces operational plans in response to outbreak
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Tuesday announced how it will conduct operations during the national effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), saying the safety and protection...
Arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Area municipalities making adjustments to prevent spread of virus
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.- Municipalities throughout Cullman County are constantly receiving new information pertaining to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and making difficult decisions in an effort to help prevent the spread of the virus. The Tribune reached...
‘Absolutely, totally precious’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The obvious winners of last week’s Citizens Bank and Trust (CBT) cereal drive for Cullman Caring for Kids are the children of Cullman County’s families in need, but the drive was...
COVID-19: school systems, others respond to students’ food needs
Updated 3-17-20 10:18 a.m. with the below information from Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - With schools across the state temporarily closed due to the coronavirus, concerns have arisen about students from families in need,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders topple Fairview, West Point on the road
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Fairview Lady Aggies and Good
Hope Lady Raiders made their way to West Point Monday night for some varsity
matchups and the Lady Raiders managed to go home with wins...
West Point talks COVID-19, paving CR 1141
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Senior Center recently received new countertops, but due to COVID-19, the West Point seniors will have to wait to enjoy the new addition. The decision was made...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors sweep senior night doubleheader with Fairview
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fairview
traveled to West Point Monday night for a pair of varsity matchups and an
unorthodox senior night ceremony. Both the Warriors and Aggies recognized their
senior classes between games but between the...
Garden City revises fire dues, declares local state of emergency
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night voted to revise and raise fire dues from $3 (within town limits) and $5 (outside town limits) to $5 (within town limits)...
Obituary: Theresa “Terri” Ann Ray
Theresa "Terri" Ann Ray, 67, of Cullman passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Cullman Regional. She was born Thursday, Sept. 25, 1952 to Joseph Henry and Mary Ann Geisen.
She was preceded in death...
Obituary: Charles Lamond Ratliff
Charles Lamond Ratliff, 90, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away March 14, 2020 at his residence. A private memorial service is being planned by his family.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville sweeps home doubleheader against Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly
Pond made the short trip to Hanceville for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night,
but the Bulldogs sent the home with a pair of 13-3 losses. Hanceville plated
seven runs in the...
Obituary: James Douglas Miller
Graveside services for Mr. James Douglas Miller, 82, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery, Pastor Eric Martin officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Cullman approves zoning ordinance, appoints parks director, declares state of emergency
Updated 3-17-20 8:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a packed agenda Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to approve a new zoning ordinance that has been in the works since the fall of 2018,...
COVID-19: Good Samaritan Health Clinic still open
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson and Clinic Administrator Cindy Barnett on Monday afternoon issued this statement:
The Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Cullman is closely monitoring updates from local...
COVID-19: Cullman Regional implements more visitation restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Monday announced additional visitation restrictions for hospital patients, effective immediately.
To further protect the health of our patients, workforce and the community and prevent the potential spread of Coronavirus...
COVID-19: CCSO implements safety restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala. - As concerns over the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, are increasing, Sheriff Matt Gentry has implemented several safety restrictions at the Cullman County Detention Center, as well as the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 12
unlawful possession of...
AL workers unable to work due to COVID-19 eligible for unemployment benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits.
Based on current...
COVID-19: City of Cullman limiting social interaction; municipal court dates rescheduled
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman is limiting social interaction at the government level in reaction to COVID-19 and is encouraging the conducting of business by phone or online whenever possible.
“We are not...
AL unemployment record low 2.7%; Cullman Co. rate up slightly at 2.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2020 unemployment rate remains at a record low 2.7%, unchanged from December 2019, and well below...
Obituary: Gail Arden Greve
Gail Arden Greve passed away Friday, March 13, 2020.
Gail was born April 11, 1954 in Plainfield, New Jersey. She grew up in Roebling, N.J. and spent most of her life in Ortley Beach, N.J....
COVID-19: Cullman Courts clarify postponed cases
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the Alabama Supreme Court issued an order postponing most court activities across the state (see
www.cullmantribune.com/2020/03/14/al-supreme-court-suspends-in-person-court-proceedings-statewide-most-local-cases-continued), Cullman County’s courts issued this statement Sunday evening to help clarify what that order means...
Obituary: Wilburn Freddie Spradlin, Sr.
Funeral services for Wilburn Freddie Spradlin, Sr., 78, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Panama Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Bringing out the best: Hygenix CSR offers to clean playground equipment for free
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenny Fisher, owner of Cullman-based cleaning/restoration service Hygenix CSR, posted to the company’s Facebook page early Sunday evening:
ATTENTION CULLMAN COUNTY!!!!
The spectrum of fears over the Covid 19 virus are broad. Hygenix...
COVID-19: AL Primary Runoff may be postponed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President Donald Trump and the declaration of a State of Emergency...
COVID-19 community updates
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Regions Bank announces special financial assistance amid coronavirus concerns
COVID-19: Ivey authorizes use of Alabama National...
COVID-19: Cullman Electric Cooperative lobbies closed beginning March 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the lobbies at both Cullman Electric Cooperative offices are closed to the public until further notice.
As a health precaution for employees and co-op members, Cullman Electric...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Broncos top Vinemont on the road 7-3; Saturday scoring recap
VINEMONT, Al. -- Holly
Pond traveled to take on Vinemont Saturday as both teams looked to bounce back
from losses but it was the Lady Broncos who went home with a 7-3 win thanks in large
part...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the Files of 1905:
Work on the new Baptist church in West Cullman is progressing nicely.
S.A. Hamilton has moved back to Cullman from Hartselle.
J.E. Williams, of Winfield, Texas, is visiting P.M. and S.M. Allison.
Reverend...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Alder
Alder is our second little great-grandson. He is a delightful little fellow and is now 16 months old, and he is what you call “ALL BOY.” He doesn’t talk yet, but he is a...
The show must go on: ‘Big Fish’ delivers timely dose of entertainment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the end of a long and dreary news day, from the revelation of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus cases to numerous announcements of organizational shutdowns and event cancellations, The Tribune found...
ALL-STATE BOYS BASKETBALL: Holly Pond’s Chaney earns 1st Team honors, Hanceville’s Chandler wins 3A...
MONTGOMERY, Al. – This
year’s All-State selections on the boys side have been released by the Alabama Sports
Writers Association and there is another first teamer and coach of the year
representing Cullman County. Holly Pond’s Kyler...
47th Annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction sees crowd in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 47th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction saw a large crowd Friday evening. The silent and live auction featured items such as desserts, clothing, various household, personal and business goods, artwork,...
AL Supreme Court suspends in-person court proceedings statewide; most local cases continued
3-14-20 at 8:52 p.m. UPDATE: Cases on Judge Rusty Turner’s Monday felony docket have been continued (postponed) to a later date. If you are scheduled to appear before Judge Turner on Monday, please contact...
Over 200 runners hit the streets for 4th annual Shamrock Shuffle
CULLMAN, Al. – East
Elementary School’s fourth annual Shamrock Shuffle is in the books and this
year’s event saw over 200 runners hit the streets to help support their school.
Saturday morning’s weather was near perfect for...
Ever heard of a ‘gurn’?
CULLMAN, Ala. -Through March 15, the Wallace State Community College Theatre program will present “Big Fish the Musical” based on the 1998 book “Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions” by Daniel Wallace. On Friday, Wallace...
Coronavirus: Helpful food and shopping tips
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is now in the global spotlight. Facing a short (two weeks or less) quarantine at home is a real possibility. Take steps now in case you face a quarantine.
Preparing for a...
Spring landscaping tips from Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover
CULLMAN, Ala. – Warm, comfortable weather is around the corner with the arrival of spring. The Tribune spoke with Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover for some helpful tips with landscape renovations you can...
‘They’ll do anything they can to get your information’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning yielded educational and useful information, when a free financial and health care fraud prevention seminar, sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments...
Obituary: Bill Buck Thompson, Jr.
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Buck Thompson, Jr. announces his passing Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the age of 76.
He was born June 16, 1943 to Bill Thompson, Sr....
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Obituary: John S. Moore
Funeral Service for John S. Moore, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
