PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Broncos, Lady Broncos on the road
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Friday
was senior night at Holly Pond High School and there were several cheerleaders
and Bronco basketball players to recognize in front of their home crowd but on
the court, the night belonged...
38 Cullman-area students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. – Thirty-eight Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the fall 2019 semester.
Tucker Adkison, of Vinemont
Seth Andrews, of Cullman
Emily Apel, of Cullman
Joseph...
Obituary: Delwin Carden Burdette
It is with great sadness that the family of Delwin Carden Burdette, of Cullman announces her passing Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at Woodland Village. Over the last few days, she was continuously surrounded with...
Obituary: LeeAnn Rachelle Hagood
LeeAnn Rachelle Hagood, 53, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born Dec. 8, 1966 to Darrell Lovell and JoAnne Cox.
She was preceded in death by her mother...
Obituary: Mary Temple Baker Aycock
Funeral services for Mary Temple Baker Aycock, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, officiated by Jimmy Howard; interment in Bethsadia Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ralph Garcia
Ralph Garcia, 71, of Double Springs entered into rest Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at his residence.
He was born Feb. 19, 1948. He enjoyed church leadership work and attended Hickory Grove Church of the Nazarene....
2 charged in connection with Cullman Electric Cooperative thefts
GRANDVIEW, Ala. – Two Grandview men have been arrested in connection with thefts of Cullman Electric Cooperative property and a stolen car.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators on Friday arrested James Raymond Brown, 37...
Sweet notes: Area student musicians achieve All-State Band, Honor Band placements
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several area band students traveled to Muscle Shoals High School to audition for the Alabama Bandmasters Association 2020 All-State Bands recently. Those selected for All-State Band honors will participate in the...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 31, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents and arrests...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Area
tournaments have arrived and its now time to win or go home for local teams traveling
and hosting their respective tournaments. The winners and runners-up of the
area tournaments will automatically advance to...
CCBOE holding community meetings ahead of March 3 school tax vote
CULLMAN, Ala. - The upcoming March 3 primary ballot will include a measure to create a new 1-cent tax to support schools. Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has said that his priority...
Hanceville man charged with sexual abuse of a child
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hanceville man was arrested this week, charged with sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old.
Jesse Lee Moore, 34, was arrested by Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies...
Wallace State Community College announces fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 773 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 Semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List,...
Luke Combs, Eric Church to headline 2020 Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pepsi Rock the South, one of the largest and longest-running country music festivals in the country, Friday morning announced its highly anticipated 2020 lineup, anchored by country music’s two biggest headliners:...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles roll past St. Bernard 54-35, Saints edge Vinemont 42-41
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont
hosted St. Bernard on senior night Thursday after splitting their games against
Cold Springs Tuesday and St. Bernard looked to bounce back after getting swept
by Southeastern. The Lady Eagles rolled past the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps Falkville on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. -- The
Falkville Blue Devils brought their men's and women's teams into Stephenson Gym
to play the Addison Bulldogs on senior night Thursday night. The girls game
promised to be a good one because The...
Obituary: Patrick Heath Hall
Patrick Heath Hall, 29, of Good Hope entered into rest Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Patrick loved singing anytime and...
Obituary: Donna Clay
It is with great sadness that I announce the peaceful passing of my mother-in-law, Donna Clay, 96, Jan. 27, 2020.
She was born Sept. 11, 1923 to Node and Velma Soots in Frankton, Indiana.
She is...
Obituary: Danny Sweatmon
Funeral services for Danny Sweatmon, 56, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Center Hill Cemetery. Visitation will start at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders split senior night matchups with Mortimer Jordan
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Thursday
night was senior night at Good Hope and both the Raiders and Lady Raiders
welcomed Mortimer Jordan for a pair of varsity matchups before area tournaments
tip next week. The Lady Raiders...
(Updated) Brad Meeks guilty of lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide in death of...
Updated 1/30/20 7:51 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury convicted Bradford Neal Meeks, 29, of Bremen of criminally negligent homicide in the May 7, 2017 death of Curtis “Curt” James Wilson, 15, of...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJan. 27
domestic violence; Hwy....
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force welcomes visitors from Rwanda
CULLMAN, Ala. – A group of Rwandan visitors was in Cullman Tuesday, meeting with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force. The delegates traveled to the United States through the U.S. Department of State’s...
Miss Scarlet Sweetheart Pageant & Expo set for this Saturday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The inaugural Miss Scarlet Sweetheart Pageant & Expo is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1 at Good Hope High School. The pageant, hosted by the Good Hope High School English Department,...
Clements touts bright future at Cullman Regional’s annual luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Our future’s so bright, we gotta wear shades.” That was the message from Cullman Regional at its 2020 State of the Health System Address Wednesday.
Cullman Regional Chief Executive Officer James Clements...
Cullman Caring for Kids food bank facing increased numbers, lower food supplies
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) reopened its doors Monday, Jan. 6 following the Christmas/New Year holiday, 106 families were waiting for assistance from the agency’s food pantry. By the end...
The flu: How it’s affecting Cullman schools and what you can do to fight...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The influenza virus, more commonly known as the flu, can be rampant around this time of year. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), since the week of Jan....
Wal-Mart Distribution Center donates $5,500 to United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Wednesday afternoon received a hefty donation of $5,500 from Cullman’s Wal-Mart Distribution Center.
“We’re so excited to acknowledge Wal-Mart Distribution Center,” said UWCC Executive...
Obituary: Linda Gail Perkins
Linda Gail Perkins of Cullman passed away Jan. 28, 2020 at the age of 70.
She was born Sept. 21, 1949 in Cullman to Maxie and Pauline Cammon Turner.
Funeral services are Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020...
Obituary: S.T. “Bull” Goodwin
S.T. "Bull" Goodwin, of Hanceville passed away Wednesday, Jan, 29, 2020 at the age of 81.
Bull served in the United States Army as a paratrooper stationed in Germany. He was a machinist at Hayes...
Obituary: Bernice Roberts
Visitation to celebrate the life of Bernice Lynn Roberts, 55, of Cullman will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms....
Obituary: Nella D. Jones
Funeral services for Nella D. Jones, 71, of Hayden, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Hayden, Alabama....
Obituary: Robert Paul Lindsey
Funeral services for Robert Paul Lindsey, 67, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend Anthony Wood will be officiating. Burial will follow at Cullman...
Obituary: Cleon Powell
Cleon Gwendolyn Denson Powell, 95, of Addison, entered into rest Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Cleon was born Jan. 27, 1925 in Helicon, Alabama. She was a loving...
Testimony enters 2nd day in Brad Meeks trial
Edited Jan. 30, 3:03 p.m. to correct "The paramedic admitted that severe low blood sugar could cause a person to smell like alcohol but added that a blood test conducted on Meeks showed a...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 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: Eastman passes Johnson to become Lady Bearcats all-time leading scorer
CULLMAN, Ala. – There’s
a new name atop the scoring charts at Cullman High School. One of senior point
guard Anna Katherine Eastman’s early baskets in the Lady Bearcats’ 60-29 win at
Decatur last Friday pushed her...
Once in a generation ‘Colony Day’ in the works
COLONY, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon, Colony Town Council members held their first planning meeting for what could be the town’s largest community celebration in 50 years. Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, who has coordinated numerous...
West Point, Cullman headed to state middle school scholars’ bowl tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. - Perpetual scholars’ bowl powerhouse West Point Middle School took top honors last weekend in the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association Middle School District Tournament in Horton. Second place finisher Cullman Middle School...
Cullman Forestry Planning Committee plant sale Feb. 20
The annual Cullman Forestry Planning Committee plant sale will take place Thursday, Feb. 20 at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tally Ho St. SW (across from the Cullman Bowling Center). The sale will begin...
Cullman City Schools welcomes new CFO James Brumley
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board Tuesday night welcomed Cullman City Schools’ new Chief Financial Officer James Brumley. Brumley replaces longtime CCS CFO Russell Rainey, who served in the role for 17...
City school board recognizes members, faculty, athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board Tuesday evening recognized several on a day the schools also recognized the board for all it does. January is School Board Recognition Month and the Cullman...
Senior Spotlight: Meet 101-year-old Virgil Henry
Mr. Virgil Henry says the secret to a long life is “hard work,” and at 101 years old, who can argue with that? Henry was born Nov. 23,1918 and celebrated turning 101 with family,...
Retirement(s) top commission agenda
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning recognized Sportsman Lake Park employee Nancy Maddox, who is retiring after 11 years of service at the park. Other staff members from the park came...
Colony to repair Educational Complex roof; free potatoes this Saturday
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening received an estimate on long-needed repairs to the town’s Educational Complex roof, but could not sign the contract due to lack of a quorum....
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies sweep Brewer on senior night
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- After falling to West Point and Hanceville, respectively, in the Cullman County Tournament, Fairview looked to bounce back on Tuesday night as they hosted Brewer for a pair of senior night...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats rout Hartselle 55-26 to clinch area crown, Bearcats fall to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman
returned home Tuesday night for a pair of massive area showdowns against the hated
Hartselle Tigers and the Lady Bearcats won the right to host next week’s Area
14 tournament after blowing past...
Emotional first day of testimony in trial of Brad Meeks
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a marathon session to seat a jury Monday, the trial of Bremen resident Bradford Neal Meeks, 29, in the May 2017 death of Cullman High School student Curtis “Curt” James...
Pet of the Week: Add a little Lemon Zest to your menu!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lemon Zest (aka Spot!) is a 5-6-year-old Lemon Spot Beagle. He’s a laid-back, low-energy pet who’s great...
Obituary: Roger Dale Tankersley
Roger Dale Tankersley of Cullman passed away Jan. 27, 2020 at the age of 65.
The Celebration of Life funeral service will be Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 in the chapel of Moss Service Funeral Home...
Local talent shines in Missoula Children’s Theatre’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The curtains opened on the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “Sleeping Beauty” Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center, following a work of packed with auditions and rehearsals. In all, 65...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Wallace State Continuing Ed classes offer wide range of subjects
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Continuing Education program is hitting the ground running for the Spring 2020 semester, and there are still plenty of opportunities to take part in a wide range of classes.
This month learn the...
Berlin moves forward with plans for town hall, farmers’ market
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening voted to purchase a trailer that will serve as the town’s temporary town hall. The structure will be located near the Berlin Community Center,...
Good Hope receives positive water quality report, talks economic development
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night discussed the town’s sewer system and economic development.
Each year, municipalities must submit a Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) report to the Alabama...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits senior night matchups with Vinemont
BREMEN, Ala. – Monday
was senior night at Cold Springs High School and 11 Eagles were recognized
between their games against Vinemont for their achievements during their athletic
careers. Senior cheerleaders Taylor Teems, Jordan Light, Sadie McClendon,
Mallory...
Cullman council hears details on Warehouse District Streetscape Project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to award a contract for streetscape improvements along First Avenue Northeast from Arnold Street to Second Street (the Warehouse District Streetscape Project) to...
Jury seated in trial of man charged with reckless murder in Cullman student’s death
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a marathon “voir dire,” or jury selection process, that began Monday morning, a jury was officially seated at 7:01 p.m. Monday evening in the trial of Bradford Neal Meeks, 29,...
‘Community First, A Home for the Homeless’ shows life-transforming power of community
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the documentary film “Community First, A Home for the Homeless,” one organization’s unique approach to addressing the homelessness crisis is seeing positive outcomes. The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is hosting a screening Tuesday, Feb....
Obituary: Evelyn Chambers Banks
Funeral services for Evelyn Chambers Banks, 88, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wayne Turley officiating; interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Terry Lee Knott
Funeral services for Terry Lee Knott, 54, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Freeman officiating, interment in New Hope North Baptist...
Obituary: Inez McIntosh
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Inez McIntosh, 93, Jan. 26, 2020. She was from the Simcoe-Antioch community.
She was born May 9, 1926, to the late Clifford...
Obituary: Bobbie Jean Hurndon
Memorial services for Bobbie Jean Hurndon, 85, of Cullman are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Hurndon passed away Jan. 25, 2020 at Cullman Health and Rehab Center.
She was born...
Obituary: Randy Allan Watson
Randy Allan Watson, 56, of Baileyton passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital.
He was born April 10, 1963 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Shady Everrett and Betty Chriswell Watson.
Mr. Watson is preceded...
West Point man charged with multiple sex crimes
Updated 1-27-20 at 6:55 p.m. with the definitions of each charge, according to the Alabama Code.
WEST POINT, Ala. - A West Point man has been charged with multiple sex crimes.
Chad Wayne Dial, 37, turned...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 23
attempting to elude,...
Op-Ed: The most important agency in our state!
First, notice my topic is not the most important state agency. My topic is the most important agency in the state.
What agency is the most important in the state?
Which agency can impact reduction in...
Tennessee River bridge to be repaired
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that crews will repair the deck of the Tennessee River Bridge on Interstate 65 northbound from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
Expect delays...
Obituary: Barry Gene Odom
Barry Gene Odom, 57, of Arley passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.
Mr. Odom was born Dec. 13, 1962 in Jasper.
Barry lived in Arley and took an active...
Pruning roses promotes vigorous growth
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Roses are red, violets are blue. Roses need pruning; ensure that you do.
Warm weather in January has gardeners itching to grab a pair of pruners and head to the flowerbeds....
Funny Things from Yesterday: Mama, look what they’ve done to your baby boy
Two weeks ago, we had a celebration meeting for a time of remembering the twinning of the cities of Frankweiler, Germany and Cullman, Alabama. We had a large crowd, thanks to The Cullman Tribune...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900
G.W. Hancock killed a rattlesnake in his yard a few days ago, which measured four and one-half feet long, eight and one- half inches around and had 14 rattles.
Mrs. A.B....
Enjoy a January Wintry, Fireside Supper
Last year, my brother-in-law, Ben Johnson South, conceived the “67-County Alabama Garden Party,” a weekly series published by his hometown newspaper, The Cullman Tribune. It features his 67 unique pen and ink quilt square...
Happy 101st birthday!
Mr. Virgil Henry, who was born Nov. 23, 1918, celebrated his 101st birthday with a host of family and friends. We all count ourselves blessed to be a part of his life. (Vickie Parker)
Look...
WINSTON COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Bulldogs defeat Winston County to take county title, Bulldogs fall...
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Both
the Addison boys and girls teams came into the Winston County Basketball
Tournament as the top seeds. The tournament went as expected with both the boys
and girls teams playing the no....
Obituary: Larry Dean Gentry
Larry Dean Gentry of Cullman passed away Jan. 25, 2020 at the age of 76. He was born in Cullman April 26, 1943 to Samuel Dewey and Lillie Higgerson Gentry.
He was a farmer and...
Obituary: Janita Ann Putnam Shikle
Visitation for Janita Ann Putnam Shikle, 66, of Cullman will be at Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Shikle passed...
Obituary: Janie Gelene Smith Shedd
Janie Gelene Smith Shedd, 95, of Blountsville passed away at her home Jan. 24, 2020. She was born Feb.16, 1924 in Cullman County to Roy Leonard and Dina McGinnis Smith.
Mrs. Shedd was a homemaker....
Obituary: Doyle Jean Fithian
Doyle Jean Fithian, 77, of Holly Pond passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at his home. He was born Oct. 27, 1942 in Gideon, MO. to Jean Leon and Alice Glissen Fithian.
Mr. Fithian was...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) Good Hope blows past (2) West Point 86-68 to earn...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good
Hope and West Point met as the top two seeds in this year’s county tournament but
once they hit the floor, the Raiders didn’t let off the gas and thanks in large
part...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Thomas
Mary Ellen Thomas, 81, of Prattville entered into rest Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at her home.
Ms. Thomas was born April 5, 1938. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama and had a master's degree in...
Obituary: Terry Lynn Dale
Terry Lynn Dale, 62, of Double Springs passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.
He was born Oct. 26, 1957 in Columbia, Tennessee.
Terry is survived by his son Tyler Dale and grandchildren Tristan and Brooklyn Dale.
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) West Point handles (1) Cold Springs 64-32 to capture back...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
making their way through the varsity girls bracket during the last week, the
Lady Warriors and Lady Eagles clashed for a county championship Saturday night and
West Point handed Cold Springs its first...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Hoffpauir’s buzzer-beater lifts (2) West Point over (1) Good Hope 50-49...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Both
of the top seeds in the JV Boys bracket met in the title game Saturday
afternoon and four quarters were not enough to decide a winner. Neither team
could create much separation throughout...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) West Point pulls away from (2) Good Hope 47-20 to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point tipped off championship Saturday at Tom Drake Coliseum with the JV Girls finals and after a slow start in the first quarter, the Lady Warriors were...
Controversy, confusion await Loomis Bros. Circus in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Loomis Bros. Circus rolls into Cullman next week, some parts of it may have to keep on rolling, but it depends on who you ask. According to Cullman County...
Jacobs proclaims ‘St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Day’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed Jan. 24, 2020 “St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Day” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation were St. Paul’s Lutheran...
LIST: Kid-friendly specials from area restaurants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman restaurants bring a variety of options to the table when it comes to eating out as a family. Below are some kid-friendly restaurants that have budget-friendly specials for families. Know...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) West Point rallies to defeat (3) Cold Springs 71-62 and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
West Point Warriors and Cold Springs Eagles faced off in Friday’s nightcap from
the Cullman County Tournament with a spot in Saturday’s varsity boys
championship game on the line. After falling behind early...
Garden City sets salaries, obtains firefighter benefits
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council at its January meeting tackled salaries for the next mayor and council, the numbering of council places, setting the qualification fees for the upcoming election...
Cullman GOP welcomes local, state candidates to annual dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party welcomed candidates aplenty to its annual dinner and silent auction Thursday evening. With a U.S. Senate seat and Cullman County Commission chairmanship up for grabs, the...
Obituary: Helga Otto Brown
Helga Otto Brown of Hanceville passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the age of 92.
Helga was born in Germany to Gustav and Rosa Behr Otto.
She and her late husband Fred Brown, owned and...
Obituary: Daniel Leon Ward, Sr.
Daniel Leon Ward, Sr., of Logan passed away Jan. 23, 2020 at the age of 70.
He was born in Cullman July 24, 1949 to George Allen Ward and Ortha Lee Simmons Ward.
Funeral services are...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) Good Hope rolls over (4) Hanceville 80-49 to get back...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
top-seeded Good Hope Raiders squared off against the no. 4 seed, Hanceville, in
Friday night’s first varsity matchup and there was a lot of scoring to go around
early. After building a 45-32...
Obituary: Hassie “Pat” Taylor
Hassie “Pat” Taylor, 88, of Double Springs entered into rest Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Ms. Taylor was born July 26, 1931 in Berlin, Georgia. She attended Northwest College and went on...
Obituary: Elizabeth Morello Smith
Mrs. Elizabeth Morello Smith of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. She was born in Alabama Jan. 22, 1946.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Charles Smith; step-sons Barry Smith and...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) Good Hope edges (3) Holly Pond 41-37 to advance to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – All
of the championship pairings for this year’s Cullman County Basketball
Tournament were finally determined at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday night, starting
with a JV Girls showdown between the Good Hope Lady Raiders and...
#IAmCullman: Sylvia and Tulsa from Duchess Bakery
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
Many have heard the phrase, “Time to make the donuts,” but...
Do you remember? The Martin Twin
The year was 1966 and a young heartthrob, Sean Connery, had recently returned as 007 James Bond in “Thunderball.” Shortly after the movie’s release, the Martin Theatre opened in Cullman. Located next to the...
American Fire CEO and President Josh Whaley, a Wallace State grad, presents to Applied...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Josh Whaley, chief executive officer and president of American Fire, is a 1997 Wallace State Community College graduate and members of his company were on campus recently, discussing career opportunities with...
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PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs’ Edgeworth, Holly Pond’s Barnett earn wins...
MOULTON, Ala. – Several local schools made the trip over to Moulton for this year’s Chickasaw Trails Invitational and a pair of local runners...
