Arrests and incidents reported on April 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Nominate ‘Bama’s Best Peach Cobbler’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabamians peachy keen on contests can cobble together nominations for Bama’s Best Peach Cobbler in a Facebook competition through April 15.
Sponsored by the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA), Bama’s...
Colony unveils 5 Alabama Bicentennial murals
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony held a special Alabama Bicentennial celebration Saturday, unveiling five murals depicting the community’s history, churches and people. In a ceremony held at the town’s Educational Complex, guests...
Bikers Against Child Abuse teams up with Cullman Caring for Kids to promote child...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Monday began putting out blue ribbons to kick off Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the Cullman area. The nonprofit was joined by members...
Pet of the Week: Accustomed to love, Sam needs a 2nd chance at love
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared a heartbreaking story about this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Sam’s owner loved him but was simply unable to keep him. Forced...
Fairview 1st graders top donors in cereal drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - As a partner with Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), The Cullman Tribune is proud to announce that the Kids Caring for Kids cereal drive, sponsored by Citizens Bank and Trust, has...
Cullman Planning Commission: Rock the South conditional use permit approved; concerns raised over further...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Rock the South (RTS) to use its proposed new location at the intersection of County Roads...
Obituary: Willard Craig Knighten
Willard Craig Knighten of Vinemont passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 58.
Craig was a loving husband and father. He was the manager of the Automotive Department at Wal-Mart and...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Skinner
Funeral services for Jerry Wayne “Pops” Skinner, 72, of Vinemont are Thursday, April 4, 2019 at noon at Cullman Funeral Home, Reverend Steve Bryan and Reverend Larry Duke officiating, with interment in Blair Cemetery.
Visitation...
Obituary: Linda Ann Link
A memorial service for Linda Ann Link, 74, of Hanceville will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Gary Waddell officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Cold Springs walks it off against Holly Pond in 9 innings, Monday...
BREMEN, Ala. – It took nine innings to settle things between Cold Springs and Holly Pond on Monday and it was a Crimson Gann single that drove in the winning run and sealed the...
Baileyton adopts resolution opposing ‘Project X,’ CCBOE’s multi-use sports complex
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night adopted a resolution officially opposing the Cullman County Board of Education's (CCBOE) "Project X," the multi-use sports complex set to be built near Alabama...
Obituary: Roger Dale Shadix
Roger Dale Shadix, 66, of the Sardis community, entered into rest on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
Dale was born on July 3, 1952 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Billy Louis McRae
Billy Louis McRae, 87, of Double Springs passed away on March 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Billy was born on March 17, 1932 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. He joined the United...
Cullman Sheriff warns of phone scam targeting senior citizens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on Monday said it has received several reports of scammers calling from the 319 area code claiming to be with the Social Security Administration. The...
The orange rolls are safe! All Steak under new ownership, temporarily closed for renovation
CULLMAN, Ala. - When folks around Cullman heard that local landmark, The All Steak Restaurant, is under new ownership, one of the first questions asked was, “What about the orange rolls?” New proprietors, Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 1, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 28
domestic violence;...
Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the month of April “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” (SAAM) in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from Jacobs were...
Tradition revived, and a new day dawns
This feature was originally printed in the special "Community Matters" section of the March 19, 2019 edition of The Cullman Tribune.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy or participate in...
Fairview: ‘The people of Fairview are more than just good people, they are caring...
This community profile was originally printed in the special "Community Matters" section of the March 19, 2019 edition of The Cullman Tribune.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Incorporated in 1967, Fairview is under the mayoral leadership of...
Dodge City: ‘The people are our best asset’
This community profile was originally printed in the special "Community Matters" section of the March 19, 2019 edition of The Cullman Tribune.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Dodge City was incorporated as a municipality of Cullman...
(Update) Cullman man identified as victim in Sunday crash
Updated 3-31-19 8:08 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 278 West near the community of Jones Chapel.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Limestone 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...
1 person dead in Sunday morning wreck near Jones Chapel
UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/03/31/update-cullman-man-identified-as-victim-in-sunday-crash/
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - One person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 278 West near the community of Jones Chapel.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatality....
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the Files of 1900:
County Health Officer Yielding, of Walter, was here on Wednesday.
R.W. Wiley, of Joppa, was here on Monday.
A.J. York attended the sheriff’s convention, in Montgomery, this week.
Doctor J.S.O. Whitson, of the...
Holly Pond’s Jordan Creel graduates basic training
U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman Jordan Creel graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline...
Hanceville approves rezoning for garden homes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council held public hearings Thursday night regarding two zoning ordinances.
The first ordinance, 623, addressed the R1 zoning of the Michael Chandler property on Alabama Highway 91. With no...
Obituary: James A. Huff
Funeral services for James Alton Huff, 67, of Bethel are 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Shane Wheeler officiating, with interment in Central Cemetery. Visitation Saturday from 6 p.m....
Obituary: Rickie Stancil
Rickie Stancil, 60, of Cullman passed away March 29, 2019. He was born July 17, 1958, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Rickie was a lab tech for over 20 years for Speedring. After leaving Speedring, Rickie...
Obituary: Shirley Bailey (updated)
Funeral services for Shirley Mae Bailey, 81, of Cullman are Monday, April 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. at The Refuge Church, Bro. Jeff Bennett and Bro. Tim Dubberly officiating, with interment in Etha Cemetery. ...
Obituary: Robert Dwaynn Roys, Sr.
Robert Dwaynn Roys, Sr., 58, of Hanceville died Thursday, March 28, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Diana Lynn Burttram; daughter, Taryn Metheny; son, Robert Roys Jr.; father, Rudolph Roys and six grandchildren.
The family...
Obituary: James Michael Hillman
James “Mike” Hillman, 75, of Cullman, passed away on March 28, 2019.
He was born Aug. 7, 1943 to Howard and Marion Gammon Hillman, and was originally from Pine Mountain in Blount County. He graduated...
Obituary: Mildred Evelyn Turner
Funeral services for Mildred Evelyn Thompson Turner, 91, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: George William Lewis
Memorial services for George William Lewis, 79, of Bremen, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:30-3 p.m. prior to...
Obituary: Kathy House Smith
Funeral services for Kathy House Smith, 64, of Joppa, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with interment in Holly Pond Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Whitwell High School Claims Bassmaster High School Southern Open Title On Lake Guntersville
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — For a while, it looked like a statistical tiebreaker would be necessary to decide the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Southern Open presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors on Lake...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats finish 3rd at Smoky Mountain Cup
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – The fourth-ranked Lady Bearcats spent the weekend in Gatlinburg to compete in this year’s Smoky Mountain Cup with a field of top teams from five different states. Cullman finished third at...
Inaugural Garrison Gives Hope 5K sees good weather, turnout
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was perfect weather Saturday morning for the inaugural Garrison Gives Hope 5K Walk and Run. R.E. Garrison Trucking, through its organization Garrison Gives Hope, hosted the event to raise money...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman racks up 18 hits in road win over Boaz
BOAZ, Ala. – Cullman hit the road for a matchup against Boaz on Saturday and racked up 18 hits in a 15-6 win over the Pirates. The ‘Cats divided up the pitching duties five...
Cullman City Sanitation’s Spring Cleanup Week April 1-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Next week is the City of Cullman’s annual Spring Cleanup. From April 1-5, Cullman City Sanitation will pick up furniture, mattresses, appliances and other large items at no extra charge. City...
Handmade: A guide to St. Bernard’s 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard is preparing to host its 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair April 6-7. The juried event, which requires each potential vendor to be evaluated before admission, draws...
Crane Hill couple indicted on federal tax charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A Crane Hill couple, Walter Michael “Mike” Williams and Amy Butler Williams, on Thursday were indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly withholding payroll taxes from their employees at Hanceville-based...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman sweeps Friday doubleheader at West Point
Dylon Wallace (1) tossed a complete game, allowing just one run on four hits in Cullman's 12-1 win over West Point Friday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. – After taking on...
Community Calendar- March 30
Here are some events happening around the Cullman area on Saturday, March 30.
Smith Lake Park Spring Yard Sale- Saturday, March 30
Join us on Saturday, March 30 for our Smith Lake Park Spring Yard Sale!...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 29, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
FEATURE PHOTO: Celebrating with the girls
Left to right are Christy Perry, Inez Ruehl, Luiceille Cargo, Mary Ellen Jones, Deannie Geiger and Sarah Mann (seated). (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune)
Cullman Tribune reporter Christy Perry poses with a few of...
In the round: St. Bernard Theatre gets face-to-face with audience; shows Friday and Saturday
With its “theater in the round” staging, the cast of St. Bernard’s “The Wizard of Oz” gets up close with the audience. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Theatrical innovation is becoming...
(Updated) ‘Let’s get real; let’s fix real problems first’
Hanceville Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Sawyer and City Clerk Tania Wilcox watch as Councilman Jimmie Nuss signs a resolution at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. The council passed the resolution to notify the Cullman...
Montevallo and Wallace State-Hanceville announce partnership with ContinuUM program
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo and Wallace State Community College have announced a partnership to offer students an easy transition from the community college to the four-year public university. The formalized program,...
Obituary: Kerry Randall Waldrep
Kerry Randall Waldrep, 64, of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest on March 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Kerry was born on January 13, 1955 in Cullman, Alabama. He attended Addison...
Obituary: Nelda Jean Crawford
Funeral services for Mrs. Nelda Jean Crawford, of Hanceville, Alabama are Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Fairview West Cemetery with a grave side service. The family will receive friends on Friday,...
Obituary: Cheryl L. Sileven
Funeral services for Mrs. Cheryl L. Sileven, 65, of Vinemont, AL are Saturday at noon at Destiny Church with interment following at Holly Pond Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday at 11...
Obituary: Leamon Loyd
Funeral Service for Leamon Loyd, age 83, of Cullman, will be at noon on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Watson officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Leldon “Junior” Steele
Funeral Service for Leldon "Junior" Steele, age 65, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Center Cemetery, Danville, AL.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Edna Faye Jacobs
Funeral Service for Edna Faye Jacobs, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Logan Baptist Church with John McKoy officiating. She will lie in state from...
Hanceville Council comes out in opposition of CCBOE’s proposed multi-use sports complex
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night adopted a resolution to notify the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Hanceville Board Member Kenny Brockman that the...
Obituary: Kenneth Duane Chaffin
On March 26, 2019, Kenneth Duane Chaffin, 68, graduated to glory. Ken was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 20, 1950, to the late Kenneth C. and Jessie Mae Chaffin. Ken is survived by...
Obituary: Belinda Kay Roberts
Belinda Kay Roberts, 66, of Holly Pond, passed away on March 25, 2019. She was born May 25, 1952, to Charles and Anna Bush Mitchell.
Kay was retired from Marshal Medical Center North after many...
Bobby Joe Blalock
Services for Bobby Joe Blalock, 88, of Thomasville, Georgia, were at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church. Reverend Tim Filston officiated and interment was at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Blalock...
Applications being accepted for most Wallace State Health Science programs for Fall 2019 entry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The application process is now open for students wishing to apply to Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College. Most of the college’s programs select new students for admission each...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 28, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 25
unlawful possession...
Gas main cut, portion of Hwy. 69 closed in Fairview
Workers surround the area where a gas main was cut in Fairview Thursday morning. (Courtesy of Brandi Handley)
UPDATE 3/28/19 at 12:06 p.m.: The roadway is now open.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Alabama Highway 69 has been...
National Center on Sexual Exploitation identifies ‘Dirty Dozen’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kathy Wilson, Chairperson of the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, shares the work of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and its list of entities whose policies may encourage...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Make Bobo your BFF
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good news! Our recent canine friend Ginger and last week’s featured pup Bella have both been adopted! But the Cullman County Animal Shelter is still pretty full, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay...
April Walking Tours begin April 6
Col. John G. Cullmann (Larry Rowlette) helps lead a tour in 2018. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN, Ala. - April is upon us (on Monday), which means the popular April Walking Tours will begin next...
Cullman’s hometown locksmith
Mark Johnson, owner of Hometown Locksmith, works on a job in Cullman this week. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hometown Locksmith has been open in Cullman for just a year, but...
EDITORIAL: The First Amendment and an elected Cullman official
If you gonna write for us, I want you to write positive. Anytime the commission name is in an article, it’s all positive. No negatives.”
Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker
Editorial- Noah Galilee, Cullman Tribune...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s golf finishes tournament runner-up in Foley; softball, baseball and tennis updates
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s golf finished tournament runner-up at the GlenLakes Invitational in Foley on Tuesday, marking the team’s third runner-up finish this season.
Sophomore Conner Bruce made the All-Tournament team for Wallace...
PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Good Hope finishes 9th at Gulf Coast Classic, Wednesday scoring wrap-up
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – After going 4-0 in pool play on Monday and Tuesday, the Lady Raiders entered bracket play as the third seed Wednesday morning and got the day started with a 10-0...
Colony readies for Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration this Saturday
Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Councilman Samuel Ashford show a little preview of the mural project to be unveiled Saturday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council...
Good Hope: ‘Nice families, good people and a friendly welcome’
Left to right, back row: Rep. Corey “Turkey” Harbison, “Count” Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Councilwoman Susan “Hippie Chick” Eller, Councilman Maxie “Cowboy” Jones and Deputy Eric Robertson; left to right, front row: Harper Salisbury, Anna...
‘It’s an exciting time in Cullman’
Members of area school fishing teams pose for pictures with pro fishermen and representatives of Major League Fishing, along with local officials, after the announcement on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 that Cullman and Smith...
Cullman County youth bring home ribbons from Junior Beef Expo
The “Best Five Head” county group went to Cullman County during the 2019 Junior Beef Expo in Montgomery March 15. From left are Katie Smith, Cole Eubanks, Austin Alexander, Nathan Alexander and Rex Harrison.
See...
Wallace State alum Timothy Alexander presents inspiring message to college’s Talent Search participants
Wallace State alum Timothy Alexander visited campus to present during TRIO Day.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Timothy Alexander began his story at Wallace State and continues to inspire individuals every day.
Alexander, a 2011 Wallace State graduate,...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Suspects named in connection with Woodforest National Bank robberies
Charles B. Richey, left; Russell J. Shelton, right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Wednesday named the two suspects arrested in connection with the March 1, 2019 robbery of...
Wallace State Nursing sends team on global health outreach with Kenya Relief
A group of eight made up of Wallace State Nursing faculty and students will travel to Kenya March 27-April 7 for a global health outreach with Kenya Relief. A week of events were held...
Wallace State Nursing sends team on global health outreach with Kenya Relief
A group of eight made up of Wallace State Nursing faculty and students will travel to Kenya March 27-April 7 for a global health outreach with Kenya Relief. A week of events were held...
Walter woman found guilty in 2018 attempted murder of estranged husband
Lee Ann Matanane (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury last Thursday found Lee Ann Matanane, 55, guilty of the attempted murder of her estranged husband Benito Matanane. She was also...
Commission fields questions on new tax, road improvements
Local realtor Ben Ponder addresses the Cullman County Commission at its meeting Tuesday morning. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several residents attended Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting for an opportunity to...
Commission proclaims April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month
Left to right are Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director Nancy Bryant and Commissioner Garry Marchman. (Maggie Darnell for The...
Obituary: Vincent (Vinnie) Filippone
Vincent (Vinnie) Filippone, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the age of 64.
Mr. Filippone unconditionally loved and adored his wife, children and grandchildren and they all loved him and looked...
Obituary: Edna Imogene “Jean” Puckett Alexander
Edna Imogene “Jean” Puckett Alexander of Cullman passed away on March 24, 2019 at the age of 83. She was born in Vinemont Nov. 3, 1935 to Sidney “Sid” and Sara Edna Davis Puckett....
Obituary: Margre Blackwood
Graveside services for Margre Blackwood, 87, of Hanceville will be Friday, March 29, 2019 at noon at Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday beginning at 10 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs....
PREP BASEBALL: Addison knocks off Good Hope on the road, Tuesday scoring wrap-up
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Addison traveled to Good Hope for a Tuesday afternoon matchup with the Raiders and it went down to the wire. In the end, it was the Bulldogs that were able...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders move to 4-0 in pool play at Gulf Shores Classic,...
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – After knocking off Dale County and Glenbrook North on Monday, the Lady Raiders moved to 4-0 in pool play at the Gulf Shores classic on Tuesday with wins over Demopolis...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Cullman Caring for Kids food pantry cereal shelves full
Photos courtesy Javon Daniel/CCK
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel reported that cereal shelves in the agency’s community food pantry are packed full, thanks to a drive among area elementary schools sponsored by...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Elizabeth Hill named this year’s 2A Miss Basketball
Elizabeth Hill (3) shoots over a defender during the Lady Eagles' 57-53 OT win over Fyffe in the 2A State Championship Game. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This year’s Mr. and...
Diablo’s Southwest Grill to open April 8 in Cullman
Diablo's Southwest Grill is located at 1302 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Diablo's Southwest Grill is set to open on Monday, April 8...
Help from Near and Far
Steve Neer of Near and Far Connections helps clean up a property in White City. (Courtesy of Kathy McLeroy)
WHITE CITY, Ala. - After a tornado touched down in White City on March 14, affected...
Holly Pond High School crowns pageant winners
Holly Pond High School Fair Queen Representative August Floyd (Photos courtesy of Sullivan Photography)
Junior Miss Bronco
Winners in the Junior Miss Bronco Pageant were: 2nd Alternate - Raylee Beeson, 1st Alternate - Maycie Black, Junior...
Hanceville: ‘One of the best places to live in Alabama’
The city of Hanceville turns 140 this year and has a year of festivals and celebrations planned for the city’s residents. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
This profile was part of The Cullman Tribune's...
Get to know the Cullman Brewers Guild
Left to right: Bryan Benefield, April Benefield and Preston Prewett were winners in the quarterly home brew competition. First-place winner Jeff Taylor couldn’t attend the meeting, but bottles of his chocolate milk stout did,...
Good Hope approves new zoning ordinance
Good Hope City Council (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Back in May 2018, the Good Hope City Council, based on an opinion from the Good Hope Planning Commission, hired consulting...
Pet of the Week: Be the center of Ginger’s world
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ginger is a fairly big dog, a German shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix who’s around 2 years of age....
Curt’s Closet announces upcoming fundraiser, readies for summer
Ashley Wilson (left) with volunteers Crystal Stone, Ethan Ponder, Jeremy Holley and Brandon Snider spent Thursday unloading stacks of storage totes to get Curt’s Closet ready for summer.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A year has passed...
Colony leaders push to make life better for community
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the award naming the town of Colony a 2019 Healthcare Champion in the Morehouse School of Medicine Healthy Communities Initiative, for its development of a community garden. (W.C. Mann...
Obituary: Herbert L. Jackson
Herbert L. Jackson, 89, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on March 24, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Jackson was born on Jan. 22, 1930, in Iuka, Mississippi. Herbert attended Bear Creek High School. He...
Obituary: Alta Mae Buchanan
Alta Mae Buchanan, 89, of Lynn passed away on March 24, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.
Alta Mae was born on January 5, 1930 on her family farm in Nauvoo. She attended Mt...
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Governor Bentley awards $3.63 million for highway safety
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded $3.63 million in grants for programs that to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries and fatalities.
The state’s...
