NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Cullman plane crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators this week issued a preliminary report on the Jan. 5, 2020 plane crash at Cullman Regional Airport that killed local pilot Tyler Walker, 40, and...
Cullman County ends 2019 with 2.1% unemployment rate, 2nd lowest in state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Department of Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama has maintained its record low unemployment rate, ending 2019 with a preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate of 2.7%, unchanged...
Time to control pesky, painful pest of the lawn
In the winter months, we look forward to the days we can go barefoot on the lawn. However, lawn burweed is a pesky, painful weed that will cause us to put those shoes back...
Hanceville talks dog park, 2020 Census
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville residents will soon see some improvements and upgrades to the city’s dog park thanks to a $5,000 grant announced by Mayor Kenneth Nail at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting....
WINSTON COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs defeat Meek, Lynn to advance
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- The
Addison Varsity Basketball Teams traveled to Double Springs, Alabama to
participate in the Winston County Tournament. The tournament consists of two 2A
teams, Addison and Winston County, and a pair of 1A...
Obituary: Lemuel Lee “NuNu” Hooper
Funeral services for Lemuel Lee “NuNu” Hooper, 68, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Union Grove Cemetery, Rev. David Chambers officiating.
Cullman...
Obituary: Patsy Camp Boatwright
Funeral services for Patsy Camp Boatwright, 71, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Welti Cumberland cemetery in Welti, Alabama. The...
Obituary: April Duene McDaniel
April Duene McDaniel, 57, of Jasper entered into rest Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Ridgewood Health Services.
She was born April 5, 1962.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at 2 p.m....
Obituary: Harold Jean Golden
Harold Jean Golden, 66, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.
He was born Oct. 25, 1953 to Howard Elbert and Lovie Harris Golden.
Mr. Golden was a hard worker. He provided for his family...
Obituary: Steven Andrew Chaffin
Steven Andrew Chaffin, 39, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Cullman Health Care Center. He was born March 26, 1980 in Midland, MI to Kenneth Duane and Jannie Susan Chaffin.
He was...
Sarah Hicks receives William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Rotary Club is honored to announce Mrs. Sarah Hicks as the recipient of the William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award. This award is named in honor of longtime Rotarian...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Big 3rd quarter pushes (2) West Point past (3) Fairview 61-41,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We
got another varsity girls semifinal showdown in Thursday’s nightcap from the
Cullman County Tournament and the second-seeded West Point Lady Warriors used a
huge third quarter scoring run to pull away and defeat...
Obituary: Nellie Ruth Teichmiller
Funeral services for Nellie Ruth Teichmiller, 83, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bud Perkins officiating; interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Wyndle Edison Cobb
Memorial services for Wyndle Edison Cobb will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at Renovation Church.
Mr. Cobb passed away Jan. 23, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Nov. 7, 1940...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) Cold Springs rolls past (4) Good Hope 51-29 to clinch...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In
Thursday night’s first varsity girls clash, the top-seeded Cold Springs Lady
Eagles met the No. 4 seed, Good Hope, with a spot in Saturday’s title game on
the line. After making it a...
End of year reports: The Link feeds, teaches, advocates
"We just can’t wait to see the ways that we get to love and serve in this community in 2020."
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune talked to the staff of The Link of Cullman County...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) West Point cruises past (4) Cold Springs 47-24 to advance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday
night from the 2020 Cullman County Basketball Tournament was packed with girls’
matchups, starting with the top-seeded West Point Lady Warriors taking on the
fourth-seeded Cold Springs Lady Eagles in the JV Girls...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Refresh yourself with a Sprite!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is getting full, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Sprite is a 4.5-year-old terrier mix. Described as an "animated fellow," he's...
Agriplex Heritage Skills: Raised bed gardening
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was on the frigid side Tuesday night, but that didn’t stop avid gardeners dreaming of spring from turning out for the North Alabama Agriplex’s Heritage Skills class on raised bed...
Alabama human trafficking film ‘Hidden Gem’ awarded across U.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The short film “Hidden Gem” was inspired by actual events and filmed entirely in Alabama with local talent and crew by Fowler Davis Entertainment and Red Sky Studios. January is Human...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 21
domestic violence; Hwy....
Short film ‘Down’ produced in Cullman County to be released Jan. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seventh Summit Productions, a film production studio based out of Hartselle, will release its latest short film, “Down,” on Vimeo, Facebook and YouTube Jan. 31, 2020.
Writer, director and producer David Nemeth...
First wild eastern indigo snake found in Alabama in 60 years
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Traci Wood admitted holding the snake almost made her come unglued. No, she wasn’t afraid of the snake she was holding. It was the magnitude of...
Jacobs proclaims Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 ‘Catholic Schools Week’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday proclaimed Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2020 “Catholic Schools Week” in the city of Cullman.
National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual celebration of Catholic...
Chicken Salad Chick to open Feb. 4 in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - As The Tribune reported exclusively back in November, Chicken Salad Chick, self-described as “the nation’s only Southern-inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept,” is coming to Cullman. Wednesday, the restaurant announced...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) West Point advances to semifinals after handling (7) Holly Pond...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wednesday
night concluded with a varsity boys matchup between (2) West Point and (7)
Holly Pond. After building an early lead against the Broncos, the Warriors had
to withstand a huge third quarter rally...
Obituary: Shirley Mae Vandiver
Shirley Mae Vandiver, 85, of Double Springs entered into rest Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Aug. 18, 1934.
She was a member of Trinity Assembly of...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (4) Good Hope pulls away to defeat (5) Holly Pond 56-43...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
middle seeds in this year’s varsity girls bracket faced off in Wednesday night’s
first county tournament matchup and it was a heated battle between the Good
Hope Lady Raiders and Lady Broncos of...
Senior Spotlight: Beanbag baseball beatdown brewing
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A showdown of epic proportions has been set for Feb. 25 as the Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope travel to Fairview to face the Recycled Teenagers in a beanbag baseball shootout....
CCSO: 46 grams of meth seized during traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on Tuesday arrested Cathel Monroe Westmoreland, 53, of Battleground after a traffic stop on County Road 1212 in which 46 grams of methamphetamine were allegedly...
All that jazz: CHS student musician achieves All-State honor
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School sophomore percussionist Jacob Dye made history recently. Dye was selected to be a part of the Alabama Bandmasters Association’s 2020 Alabama All-State Silver Jazz Band. While CHS has...
Coronavirus confirmed in U.S.; ADPH joins with CDC, others to prevent spread
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the first case of a novel coronavirus has been confirmed in the U.S., the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is in close communication with the Centers for Disease Control...
Playground present: Fairview Elementary receives playground upgrade
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The students of Fairview Elementary School will soon have a fun new addition to their playground thanks to a generous grant from Ascend Performance Materials in Decatur. Employees from Ascend joined...
Former Aggie standout Bryson Fletcher earns scholarship at Coastal Alabama
BAY MINETTE, Ala. – There
was big news from the Alabama coast last week for a former Fairview standout. After
his teammates and coaches set up a surprise for him last Thursday, Bryson Fletcher
was awarded an...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
Faith, hope and music
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s ministry to persons with dementia and their caregivers, on Tuesday welcomed Dr. Don Wendorf and Dr. Drexel Rayford from Birmingham for a lively interactive program of...
CCCDC awards more than $118K to local organizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) on Tuesday awarded nine grants, totaling approximately $118,000
The following grant requests were approved:
Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department - AED devices $10,633.21
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department -...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (3) Cold Springs rolls past (6) Vinemont 55-31 to advance to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tuesday’s
nightcap from the Cullman County Basketball Tournament featured a battle of the
Eagles as Vinemont and Cold Springs hit the floor to battle for a spot in
Friday’s semifinal games.
An Adam Hill...
New group aims to support patients, caregivers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The official rollout event for the Cullman Survivor Society was held Saturday at Goat Island Brewing. The new group hopes to provide support and make known available resources to individuals and...
‘I feel comfortable in a small church’
BREMEN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church, located south of the Bremen community in west Cullman County, welcomed “Outlaw Gospel” recording artist and former Confederate Railroad keyboardist Cody McCarver for...
Wreck sends 2 to hospital
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck Tuesday evening east of the city of Cullman injured two people. The crash happened at 5:25 p.m. in the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 69.
According...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (3) Fairview smothers (6) Hanceville 51-28 to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fairview
and Hanceville squared off in Tuesday night’s varsity girls showdown with a
spot in the semifinal round on the line and after an impressive defensive
performance from the Lady Aggies, they’ll be facing...
Obituary: Margaret Mavleene Kinney Richter
Funeral services for Margaret Mavleene Kinney Richter of Cullman will be Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church with Rev. Dr. John Richter officiating with burial in Cullman...
Obituary: Mildred Pate
Funeral services for Mildred Pate, 70, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverend Larry Pruitt and Jon...
Obituary: Elizabeth Marrella Smith
Elizabeth Marrella Smith was born Jan. 22, 1946 and passed away Jan. 21, 2020.
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) West Point races past (6) Holly Pond 51-23 to advance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This
year’s JV Boys finals are now set. The Broncos toppled Fairview in the opening
round and West Point rallied to pull away from Cold Springs in the fourth
quarter Saturday night but in...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 16
criminal mischief; Brooklyn...
Pet of the Week: Bison is looking for somewhere to roam!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bison is a 2-to-3-year-old Mastiff mix with dramatic striped brindle coloration. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy...
RV park, more planned for Cullman’s Burrow property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman recently revealed plans to develop a recreational vehicle (RV) park on a southwest Cullman property at 1315 County Road 222. Construction has already begun. The land, known...
Obituary: Sadenya “Ann” Chatham Waldrip
Sadenya “Ann” Chatham Waldrip passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at the age of 83.
Ann was the only child of James and Lola Jordan Chatham. She grew up in Trimble, AL surrounded by a...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Crosby
Graveside services for Mary Ruth Crosby, 91, of Falkville will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Fairview West Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Maurice Guss Hasenbein
Maurice Guss Hasenbein, "Slim," of Cullman went to be with the Lord Jan. 18, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Feb. 20, 1955 in Cullman, the son...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (4) Hanceville edges (5) Fairview 90-84 in back and forth,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Seeding
came down to several tiebreakers in this year’s varsity boys bracket and the
middle seeds, (4) Hanceville and (5) Fairview, faced off in Monday’s nightcap
at Tom Drake Coliseum. It was as tight...
Obituary: Billy Ray Breedwell
Billy Ray Breedwell, 77, of Holly Pond passed away Monday morning, Jan. 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Blount County to Owen Richard Breedwell and Rudy Chambers Blackwood.
Mr. Breedwell...
West Point making push for annexations ahead of 2020 Census
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Town of West Point is hoping to annex property, bringing more residents into its town limits leading into the 2020 Census.
Town Attorney Dan Willingham said, “This is the census...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) West Point routs (7) Vinemont 71-16 to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West
Point and Vinemont squared off Monday night in the first varsity girls matchup
of this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament and the Lady Warriors put
this one away early. West Point built a...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) Good Hope rallies to eliminate (4) Vinemont 40-35 and advance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
fending off the Hanceville Bulldogs on Saturday, Vinemont got back on the floor
for its second-round matchup with top-seeded Good Hope in the JV Boys bracket. Good
Hope fell behind early in the...
Year of the Rat: Cullman Library celebrates Chinese New Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Chinese New Year will be celebrated in many parts of the world this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. This past Saturday at the Cullman County Public Library, the Friends of the Public...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats knock off Decatur Heritage 54-46, Bearcats blow past Danville 85-61
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were playing at home on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and welcomed in Decatur Heritage, Danville and Addison for a triple-header. The Lady ‘Cats got...
(Updated) Elderly victim of hit and run on Cullman’s SW side ID’d
Updated 1-20-20 at 4:57 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – An elderly man was the victim of a hit and run Sunday evening on the southwest side of the city of Cullman. Police are searching for the...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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...
Obituary: Connie Dickerson
Connie Rose Dickerson, 69, of Arley, entered into rest Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at her home.
Mrs. Dickerson was born Nov. 17, 1950.
Connie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and enjoyed spending time...
Obituary: Jon Gary “Red” Witcher
Jon Gary "Red" Witcher of Cullman passed away Jan. 19, 2020 at the age of 72.
He was born in Cullman Jan. 24, 1947 to William Darrell and Jeanette Hodge Witcher.
Funeral services are Wednesday, Jan....
End of year reports: Unsheltered International reaches out to the homeless, from Cullman to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Unsheltered International (UI) is a Cullman-based nonprofit evangelistic and resource ministry to homeless populations in Cullman County and other locations in the United States, as well as The Philippines.
The organization’s website...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900
J.W. Griffin spent Tuesday in Falkville. Dan Reinschmidt, of Columbus, Georgia arrived in Cullman the first of the week.
George W. Vest has moved to the residence of Fred Boub near...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Robert Jr.’s trip to the emergency room
As I have mentioned before, as a youngster Robert Jr. was a good little con artist. I’m glad he changed his ways before he grew up, else I don’t know how I would have...
Obituary: John Thomas Sumners
John Thomas Sumners passed away Jan. 18, 2020 at the age of 62.
He was born in Arkansas Oct. 4, 1957 to John Henry and Emma Mae Pool Sumner.
His parents preceded him in death along...
Obituary: Beatrice Peppers
Beatrice Peppers, 93, of Phil Campbell passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital.
She was born March 8, 1926 to Clarence and Mary Emma Fortner.
Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 from...
Obituary: David Barron Cleghorn
David Barron Cleghorn, 61, of Arley passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.
David was born in Cullman, Alabama Nov. 1, 1958 to Voyt and Renee Cleghorn.
He graduated from Meek High School in 1976. He enjoyed...
Obituary: Teresa Michelle Pope
Teresa Michelle Pope, 46, of Arley passed away Jan. 18, 2020.
Teresa was born March 19, 1973 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Alfred and Murvada Bryant.
She graduated from Shelby Valley High School in 1991 in Pikeville,...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JV squads battle it out on day 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball
Tournament officially tipped Saturday afternoon at Tom Drake Coliseum and day
one was loaded with junior varsity action. Vinemont knocked off Hanceville
52-38 in the first matchup of the...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: HPV vaccine is cancer prevention
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) wants to remind Alabamians that cervical cancer is more than 90% preventable. With improved education, access to gynecologic...
Chairman Walker talks accomplishments, goals, challenges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenneth Walker is seeking his third term as chairman of the Cullman County Commission. He will face off against three challengers in the March 3, 2020 Primary: Wiley Kitchens, Jeff Clemons...
‘It’s a rough and tumble sport sometimes, Montgomery is’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the State luncheon Friday, welcoming Cullman’s legislative delegation to speak on important issues it will address in the upcoming legislative...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs handle Winston County to move to 15-1, Bulldogs edge Yellow...
DOUBLE
SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison traveled to Double Springs to take on their archrival
Winston County Yellow Jackets. A standing room only crowd saw two wonderful
ballgames from both teams. The Lady Dawgs brought their 14-1 record...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders roll to dominant area sweep of Ashville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
splitting their games against Cold Springs on Thursday night, the Good Hope
Raiders and Lady Raiders hosted Ashville in a pair of area games and picked two
impressive wins. The Lady Raiders...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs stomp J.B. Pennington to win area crown, Lady Bulldogs dominate Lady...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Friday
night was homecoming at Hanceville High School and both the Bulldogs and Lady
Bulldogs put on a show for an excited home crowd. Victoria Stanley lit up J.B.
Pennington for 27 points with...
‘Voice of Hope’ Roy Nagle speaks at Relay For Life kick-off meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County had its 2020 kick-off meeting Thursday. welcoming participants and guests to First Baptist Church in Cullman.
Publicity Chair Gail Crutchfield shared, “We always have our kick-off...
North Alabama Quartet Convention returns to Cullman, continues Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success in its initial outing last year, the North Alabama Quartet Convention returned to Cullman Friday, hosted by Temple Baptist Church and Living Faith Quartet, and featuring a lineup that...
Obituary: Robert “Robbie” Calvin Mullins II
Funeral services for Robert “Robbie” Calvin Mullins II, 36, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at Antioch Baptist Church, Bug Tussle. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery....
Obituary: Clois Faye (Burrow) Cocke
Funeral services for Clois Faye (Burrow) Cocke, 79, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Duck River Cemetery in Walter, Alabama....
Obituary: Carol Marie Woodard
Funeral services for Carol Marie Woodard, 73, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating, burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Heath Alan Berry
A Celebration of Life Service for Heath Alan Berry, 37, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Daystar Church in Hartselle. Family will receive friends after the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Ann McManus Umphrey
Patricia “Pat” Ann McManus Umphrey of Cullman, AL went to her heavenly home Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at the age of 82.
Pat was born Aug. 9, 1937 to Chester and Bessie French McManus and...
Obituary: Helen Kindergan Higgins
Helen Kindergan Higgins was born Sept. 15, 1921 and passed away Dec. 26, 2019.
Cullman’s John Brown named to Northwest’s fall 2019 President’s List
SENATOBIA, Miss. - John Brown, of Cullman, is among the list of distinguished Northwest Mississippi Community College students to be recognized for earning a place on the President's List for their outstanding academic work...
Dylan Hampton of Arley graduates from Harding University
SEARCY, Ark. - Dylan Hampton, of Arley, is one of more than 300 graduates who received a diploma at Harding University's fall commencement ceremony Dec. 14, 2019.
Hampton received a Bachelor of Business Administration in...
Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Keeping your children safe
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its ongoing series during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, The Cullman Tribune talked with Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson about keeping children safe.
Said Wilson, “What...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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...
2020 Cullman County Basketball Tournament tipping off Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The 2020 Cullman County Basketball Tournament is upon us and all of the county teams are chasing the same goal; to capture this year’s county championship. West Point's girls and Good...
Wallace State’s ArtsKids! programs hosting BroadwayKids! and StudioKids! for spring 2020
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There is still time to join in
with the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing
Arts sessions for BroadwayKids! and StudioKIds! during the spring
2020 semester.
BroadwayKids! meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m.,
through April 29. They will work with Wallace State
Theatre staff...
Local couple giving back to CMS band
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School’s band program received a donation from local supporter and band alumnus Ray Buchmann Thursday morning. Buchmann and his wife, Benton, donated a Gemeinhardt flute to the program.
“It’s the...
Happy 100th, Idell Williams!
CULLMAN, Ala. - A very happy 100th birthday to the lovely Idell Williams, who hit the milestone Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.
Williams enjoyed a surprise party with family, friends and the staff of Woodland Village...
CCBOE talks upcoming 1-cent tax vote; teachers, student honored
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its Thursday night meeting addressed the upcoming 1-cent sales tax referendum, which will be on the ballot in the March 3, 2020 Alabama...
Wallace State’s men’s basketball squeaks out thriller vs. Gadsden State; No. 19 Lady Lions...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team opened Thursday’s home doubleheader against Gadsden State with a convincing 92-64 victory, and the men eked out a thrilling 71-69 win, capping a conference sweep...
PREP BASKETBALL:Chaney’s record-setting night leads Holly Pond past Vinemont 93-83, Lady Broncos handle Lady...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly
Pond and Vinemont faced off against each other in a pair of area matchups as
both teams looked to get back on track after getting swept by Oneonta and
Hanceville, respectively. Holly...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs sweep Lynn at home
ADDISON, Ala. – On
a chilly night in the town of Addison, it was hot inside Stephenson Gym as the
Bulldogs hosted the Lynn Bears in a boys and girls county match up. The
Addison Lady Bulldogs...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 10 Good Hope rolls past Cold Springs 72-41, top-ranked Lady Eagles...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both
the Eagles and top-ranked Lady Eagles of Cold Springs traveled to Good Hope for
a pair of varsity matchups Thursday night and split the road trip with the 10th
ranked Raiders and...
Obituary: Stephen Alva Hinkle
Stephen Alva Hinkle, 69, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at Cullman Regional.
He was born June 4, 1950 to the late Monroe and Charlotte Hinkle.
Survivors include his wife Carol Hinkle; son Reid...
Obituary: Gregory Calvin Sears
Funeral services for Gregory Calvin Sears, 54, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Antioch Cemetery, Pastor John Richter officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home...
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Obituary: Reba Jane Hartwick
Funeral service for Reba Jane Hartwick, 81, of Hartselle, will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
