End of year reports: United Way celebrates 40 years with more than $250K in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) has had a successful 2019. Like many organizations, it operates on a fiscal year instead of a calendar year, but Executive Director Becky Goff was...
See big cats, bears at Tigers for Tomorrow
ATTALLA, Ala. - Nonprofit Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain in Attalla has extended its hours during the holidays, providing the opportunity for families to take a short trip to Attalla to see the...
Eva Road Bridge: ‘We hope to have it open by the end of January’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman anticipates the Eva Road Bridge will be complete by the end of January 2020, pushed back slightly from July’s estimate of October-November 2019.
The stretch of Eva Road...
RAM’T Up Indoor Play Center opening Jan. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - For five years, Jamie Owens and her family have worked to get an indoor playground in Cullman; now, their efforts are finally coming to fruition. RAM'T Up Indoor Play Center will...
Get a healthy start in 2020 with the Alabama Tobacco Quitline
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Ringing in the New Year is often seen as a chance to get a fresh start. As we approach the beginning of a new decade, the Alabama Department of Public Health...
What’s coming up at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the new year beginning, The Tribune reached out to the Cullman County Public Library to see what’s coming up in January.
Library Outreach Coordinator Willette Harbison said the library’s Book Mobile...
More on federal law raising minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21
Back on Dec. 21, 2019, The Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, reported on the new minimum age for tobacco purchases (see above).
Here's more from the Alabama Department of Public Health:
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On...
Here’s where you can ring in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for somewhere to ring in the new decade tonight? Here are several opportunities around town. (Descriptions provided by the organizers)
New Year's Eve Welcome to the Roaring 20s!
5 p.m.-2 a.m. at...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
End of year reports: Saving Forgotten Warriors assisting with PTSD treatments, building home in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit veterans’ service group Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) is finishing 2019 in a huge way with very visible projects like its veterans’ home in Hanceville and the 800 Club to...
Pet of the Week: Asher wants a happy new year!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s
Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter is finishing the year on a high note,
having seen several Cullman Tribune Pets of the Week get adopted, along with
others. But...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs sweep Shoals Christian at home
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flames and both the Dawgs and Lady Dawgs teams put the flames out. Both Addison teams were just too much for the outmatched Shoals Christian Teams. The...
Good Hope City Council votes to rezone property, discusses 2020 Census
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - For its last meeting of 2019, the Good Hope City Council started with a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a property on County Road 616 from Residential (R-2)...
Obituary: Melba Ruth Moore
Funeral services for Melba Ruth Moore will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bill Hall and Jack Smith officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: Miriam Estelle Jones
Mrs. Miriam Estelle Jones of Cullman, Alabama passed away Dec. 29, 2019 at Hanceville Healthcare and Rehab in Hanceville, Alabama. She was born May 19, 1933 to T.F. and Maud Thaxton in Carrollton, GA.
She...
Obituary: Nevada Hall Quick
Mrs. Nevada Hall Quick of West Point passed away Dec. 29, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born Dec. 13, 1930 in Cullman to Leonard W. and Lura Mardis Hall.
She is preceded...
Obituary: Hobert Conn
Funeral services for Hobert Conn, 75, of Crane Hill will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hopewell Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Ruth M. Kanaday
Funeral services for Ruth M. Kanaday, 95, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Dec. 31, 2019 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Her burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery.
The family will welcome guests for...
Update: $46K in merchandise stolen in Christmas morning Wal-Mart burglary; thieves entered twice
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Christmas morning burglary of the Wal-Mart store at 626 Olive St. SW in Cullman resulted in the loss of $46,000 worth of merchandise and $2,000 in property damage, according to...
Berlin woman charged with financially exploiting elderly victim
BERLIN, Ala. – A Berlin woman was arrested and charged Saturday with first-degree financial exploitation of the elderly.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said Judy Whatley, 53, was a caregiver for a senior citizen...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsDec. 26
unlawful possession of...
Op-ed: Better paying jobs & continued economic growth
Every working-age, able-bodied person needs a good paying job.
Not too many years ago, the dominant manufacturing industry in Alabama was the textile industry. Just as Ross Perot predicted in presidential debates, the textile industry...
Obituary: Yvetta Strobel
Yvetta Rose Strobel, 95, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019.
Mrs. Strobel was born April 2, 1924 in Chester, Illinois. She enjoyed bingo and going to auctions.
Visitation will be held Saturday,...
Obituary: Max Randall Brannan
Funeral services for Max Randall Brannan, 77, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at Moss Service with Randy Sellers officiating; burial will follow at Welti Cemetery.
Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Clarence Dwight Pierce
Graveside services for Clarence Dwight Pierce, 71, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery, with Rev. John Richter officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Ice skating on the sidewalk
This is the time of year that weather conditions can change drastically and roads and sidewalks can glaze over if conditions are right. So far this year we have had some pretty weeks and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the Files of 1930:
Miss Eunice Martin will attend Hamilton College in Lexington, Kentucky, this fall.
Miss Eleanor Lee will attend Judson College, this fall.
Misses Marie and Madge Smith entertained at a delightful party at...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Cullman County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Geneva County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors fall to Danville in West Point Christmas Tournament finals
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
knocking off Corner Friday night to advance to Saturday’s West Point Christmas
Tournament championship game, the Warriors met the Danville Hawks with this
year’s tournament title on the line. Despite taking an...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Londalene Young Jean
Londalene Young was a young girl from Holly Pond when her family moved to California near the end of World War II. Her father moved seeking work and shortly after Londalene boarded a train...
End of year reports: Victoria’s Hope moves to bigger facility, serves more than 1,700...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victoria’s Hope was started by April Bowen German in 2018 as a ministry to single mothers, in memory of her own mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey. From a small office in Dodge...
Cullman goes ‘veddy British, y’all!’
The cast and friends of Cullman's original musical/comedy “The One-Liner American Diner” (on the left: Rodney Basenburg, Concetta Lovoy Kreps, Hannah Crider and Justin Weygand) enjoyed a rawtha posh but loff-filled dinner with Brits...
Cullman Community Theatre plans for 2020 season; informational meeting Jan. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT), after reforming in 2018 and putting on successful productions of “The Music Man” (2018) and “Oklahoma!” (2019), is getting ready for its third season, and has invited...
5 arrested in Hanceville on drug charges
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville Police Department made several drug arrests Friday, Dec. 20 along County Road 545 after obtaining search warrants for two homes.
HPD Assistant Chief Adam Hadder explained, “Our patrol had been out...
Teen dies from injuries sustained in Cullman Co. wreck
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A 16-year-old girl from Arab died Friday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that happened Monday, Dec. 23 in Cullman County.
According to Alabama State Troopers, the victim was...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors advance to Christmas Tournament finals, Cold Springs falls to Brewer; Friday...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
splitting their opening-round games of the West Point Christmas Tournament
Thursday night, Cold Springs and West Point returned to Jim Boyd Gymnasium
Friday night for another pair of tournament matchups. The Eagles...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Give Bennett a home for the new year!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay wished to start by thanking folks from around the community who made Christmas special for the shelter’s pets, saying, “With love attached, caring folk...
Obituary: Corrigan Speegle
A celebration of life for Corrigan Speegle, 80, of Cullman will be held Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Faith Hall of Hanceville United Methodist Church.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Olvaline Meyer
Mrs. Olvaline Meyer of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Dec. 26, 2019. She was born March 19, 1933 to Thurman Comer and Eva Nadine Clinard Campbell who preceded her in death along with sister Nettie...
Obituary: Earnesteen Gable
Mr. Earnesteen Gable of Cullman passed away Dec. 26, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born Feb. 13, 1931 to Claude and Ida Burrow Gable.
He is preceded in death by his parents;...
Obituary: Thomas Jay Pearce
Funeral services for Thomas Jay Pearce, 23, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Pearce passed away...
Obituary: Larry Joe Simmons
Mr. Larry Joe Simmons of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.
He was born March 9, 1948 to Price Doc and Mary Irene Brown Simmons who preceded him in death along with sister...
Obituary: Ben R. Tucker
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Ben R. Tucker, 84.
Mr. Tucker passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.
He was born Sept. 8, 1935 to Dawson B. and Adell Ray Tucker.
In lieu of flowers,...
Obituary: Max Richard Marks
Max Richard Marks, 58, of Strawberry Plains, TN died Dec. 26, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents Birl and Ila Mae Eddy Marks and sister Lola Mae Kilgore (Howard).
Max is survived by...
Obituary: Everett Edward Perry
Mr. Everett Edward Perry, Jr. of Cullman passed away Dec. 26, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born Oct. 18, 1941 in South Charleston, West Virginia to Everett Edward Perry Sr. and...
‘Meth is the biggest problem we have in Cullman County’
Updated 12-27-19 at 7:10 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) recently helped take down a Center Point man who was allegedly supplying methamphetamine to Cullman County. The investigation began in Cullman County...
New water monitoring project in Alabama’s national forests
AUBURN, Ala. – Community members in all areas of the state will soon have the chance to help shape the future of watershed management in Alabama.
Alabama Water Watch (AWW), in partnership with the United...
End of the year reports: Curt’s Closet serves more than 1,600 children in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s hard to imagine that Curt’s Closet, a Cullman clothing ministry founded by Ashley Wilson in memory of her son Curtis Wilson, is less than two years old. Opening its doors...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests...
#IAmCullman: Ravi Patel at the Cherokee Chevron
With this feature, The Cullman Tribune is kicking off a special series highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
On a busy Thursday after Christmas, the Chevron...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: 4 local athletes land on this year’s Super All-State Volleyball Teams
AL.com released its Super All-State Volleyball Teams
Thursday and four local athletes earned honors in their respective classifications.
After helping lead Addison to its seventh straight
appearance in the state finals, Savannah and Gracie Manley each landed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors blast Falkville 92-60 in opening round of West Point Christmas Tournament;...
WEST POINT,
Ala. – The West Point Warriors hit the floor for their first matchup of
the West Point Christmas Tournament Thursday night by taking on Falkville and
the Warriors took control from the start as they...
Obituary: Ealon A. Linkous
Funeral services for Ealon A. Linkous, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Valley Springs Cemetery. The family will welcome...
Obituary: James Michael “Jimmy” Johnston
Memorial services for James Michael “Jimmy” Johnston, 59, of Hayden will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 28, 2019 at Charis Community Church located in Hanceville, Alabama with services led by Reverend Randy Mahaffey.
Mr. Johnston...
Obituary: Benjamin Wayne Coleman
Benjamin Wayne Coleman of Cullman passed away Dec. 25, 2019 at the age of 38. He was born in Avon Park, Florida Nov. 25, 1981 to James Wilbur Charles Jr. and Leda Kay Newsome...
Obituary: Mildred Virginia Griffin
Funeral services for Mildred Virginia Griffin, 95, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. John Richter officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Louis George Graf, Jr.
Graveside services for Louis George Graf, Jr., 88, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery with Ben Padgett officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Frank Privett
Frank Hollis Privett, 71, and Rita Ann Privett, 63, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019.
Mr. Privett was born April 10, 1948. He attended Addison High School and Wallace State Community College....
Obituary: Rita Privett
Frank Hollis Privett, 71, and Rita Ann Privett, 63, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019.
Mr. Privett was born April 10, 1948. He attended Addison High School and Wallace State Community College....
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsDec. 23
theft of property;...
‘Tens of thousands’ of dollars in merchandise stolen from south Wal-Mart in Christmas morning...
LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/12/30/update-46k-in-merchandise-stolen-in-christmas-morning-wal-mart-burglary-thieves-entered-twice/
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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Christmas morning burglary of the Wal-Mart store at 626 Olive St. SW in Cullman resulted in the loss of “tens of thousands” of dollars’ worth of merchandise according...
(Updated) 2-vehicle crash kills 1, injures 2
Updated 12-26-19 at 2:50 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 157 Thursday killed one person and injured two more.
According to Cullman Police Department Sgt....
(Updated) Addison couple murdered, son in custody
Updated 12-26-19 at 3:52 p.m.
ADDISON, Ala. - The Winston County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said two people were found dead in Addison on Christmas Eve. Their son is in custody. WCSO Chief Deputy Bryan Kirkpatrick...
‘It’s my way of giving back to the community’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - For the third consecutive year, Kim Thomas opened the doors at Kim’s Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton and welcomed the community for a free meal on Christmas Eve. The line Tuesday evening was...
Home Builders Association, Housing Authority each donate $25K to Wallace State Future Foundation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation recently received two $25,000 donations that create endowed scholarships for students at the college. An endowed scholarship ensures that funds will be available for...
Learning opportunities abound at North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - Here are some events coming up in January at the North Alabama Agriplex.
Events are held at the Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho Street, Cullman, AL 35056. Unless otherwise noted, register by going...
Keeping your pets safe in winter and around holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s officially winter, and that means colder temperatures. There can be many dangers for pets this time of year, so The Tribune sat down with Dr. Stephanie Dickerson at Northside Veterinary...
Returning Christmas presents
AUBURN, Ala. - The fuzzy Christmas cat sweater isn’t your style? It’s okay if the Christmas presents you received are not on par. Returning a Christmas gift can be a source of anxiety for...
Obituary: Richard Carbon Todd
Funeral services for Richard Carbon Todd, 94, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery, Rev. Paul Rivers officiating.
Cullman Funeral...
‘What’s your favorite thing about Christmas?’
The Tribune asked several people out and about, “What’s your favorite thing about Christmas?” Here are their responses.
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Pet of the Week: Have yourself a Curly little Christmas!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Curly is a shepherd mix who’s approximately 1.5-1.75-years-old. He’s a lively but not hyper medium-energy pet...
Georgia man killed on I-65 in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Bainbridge, Georgia man was struck and killed on Interstate 65 in Cullman County Monday night.
According to Alabama State Troopers, a single-vehicle crash at 11:27 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 killed Seth...
A sense of the divine: Ave Maria Grotto lit up for Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time in its 85-year history, the Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey is decked out in Christmas lights for festive evening visits. The Grotto unveiled this addition Friday,...
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament celebrates 20 years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament near Hanceville celebrated its 20th anniversary last week. The Shrine was officially dedicated and opened Dec. 19, 1999. During the Shrine’s Christmas Open House...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs rout Waterloo 49-20, Bulldogs lose nail biter to Cougars 59-57
ADDISON, Ala.
-- Addison hosted the Waterloo Cougars at Stephenson Gym on Monday night and
came away with a split. The Lady Dawgs finished off the Lady Cougars 49-20
to improve their record to 6-1. The Lady Dawgs...
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ an entertaining, but messy conclusion to the Skywalker...
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” returns director J.J. Abrams, and Chris Terrio joins Abrams as co-writer. Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac are back as Rey, Kylo Ren, Finn and...
Obituary: Kenneth LeWayne Taylor
Funeral services for Kenneth LeWayne Taylor, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Brown officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Marguerite Ann Brents
Marguerite Ann Brents, 97, of Haleyville entered into rest Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019.
Mrs. Brents was born Dec. 31, 1921.
Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 from noon-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville,...
Obituary: Janice Adelin Robinson
Janice Swafford Robinson of Cullman passed away Dec. 23, 2019 at the age of 69.
She was born May 3, 1950 to Bertis Thelton and Lola Mashburn Swafford.
Funeral services are Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at...
Obituary: Lisa Ann Plunkett
Lisa Ann Plunkett, 49, of Holly Pond, passed away Dec. 21, 2019. She was born Dec. 2, 1970 in Marshall County, Alabama.
Lisa is preceded in death by her father Billy Plunkett; grandparents Wallace and...
Obituary: Billie Sue Blandenburg
Graveside services for Billie Sue Blandenburg, 90, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Charles ‘Chuck’ David officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Henry Cecil Williams
Memorial services for Henry Cecil Williams of Falkville, AL will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 19, 2020 at Bell Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Williams passed away Dec. 21, 2019 at Cullman Regional Hospital at the age of...
Obituary: James Coy McBrayer
Funeral services for James Coy McBrayer, 91, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Bethlehem West Baptist Church, Revs. Jerry Lake and Tommy Blackwood officiating with interment in Crossroads...
Obituary: Mary Charlotte Guthery
Funeral services for Mary Charlotte Guthery, 65, of Hanceville will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home with interment following at Hopewell Cemetery. Mary’s family...
‘A Nutcracker Story’ enchants sold-out crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday evening was filled with enchantment for those lucky enough to get a seat to the sold-out performances of “A Nutcracker Story” performed by students of local dance studio Courtney’s Dance...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsDec. 19
unlawful possession of...
Op-ed: Mental health and substance abuse
Holidays are exciting times for many but tough for some.
For some, holidays are tough because of the loss of loved ones. Those of us who experience this sadness have to enjoy our good memories...
Senior Spotlight: ‘Hee Haw’ headed back to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The zany residents of “Kornfield Kounty” are planning a return to Cullman to perform “The Hee Haw Show.” They invite you to join them for some singing, dancing and tons of...
Obituary: Thomas Rick Cosper
Funeral services for Thomas Rick Cosper, 64, will be at noon Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Revs. Chuck Worley and James Parker officiating.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Doris Knight Gorff
A graveside service for Doris Knight Gorff will be Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 at Eastpoint Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Phillip Ashley officiating. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at Cullman...
Obituary: Patricia Pearson
Private memorial services for Mrs. Patricia Pearson are being planned by her family.
Mrs. Pearson went to be with the Lord Dec. 21, 2019 at the age of 63.
Mrs. Pearson was born June 23, 1956...
Obituary: Ann G. Humphrey
Ann G. Humphrey was born March 13, 1940 and passed away Dec. 17, 2019.
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Chilton County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each...
Funny Things from Yesterday: I’ve found them! I’ve found our Christmas presents!
Seems like today children don’t look forward to Christmas like we did when we were growing up. Back in those days, we only got a present twice a year - on our birthday and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1936
From the Files of 1900:
Miss Minnie Boyd and J. Adams were married on August 6th.
Otis and Avery Kinney took in the singing at Sandlin’s Chapel, on Sunday.
A.L. Cameron and John Britt have returned from...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope sweeps Corner at home; Saturday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After splitting their
games at Cold Springs on Thursday night, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to
take on Corner in rare Saturday night hoops action. The Lady Raiders pulled
away in the...
ALL-STATE FOOTBALL: 14 local athletes earn All-State honors; Vinemont’s Dinkle, Fairview’s Martin land on...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The 2019 All-State Football teams were released by the Alabama Sports Writers Association Saturday night and there were 14 local athletes that landed spots on this year’s teams. Fairview’s Parker Martin...
Obituary: Ron Michael Lamon
A Celebration of Life for Ron Lamon, 44, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Vinemont First Baptist Church with Bro. Joey Smithson officiating.
Ron Lamon passed away Saturday, Dec....
Obituary: Rev. Frank Desiderio
Rev. Frank Desiderio, 62, of Haleyville passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at UAB Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was born April 18, 1957 in Jupiter, Florida to Frences Joseph Desiderio, Sr. and...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview holds off West Morgan 35-28 for region win
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On a beautiful fall evening at Dafford Smith Stadium in Fairview, the West Morgan Rebels took on the Aggies in a...
