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Catching up with Saving Forgotten Warriors

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Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers cranked up the crowd during Saturday evening’s fundraiser for Saving Forgotten Warriors at Goat Island Brewing. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Goat Island...
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Pet of the Week: Laid-back Fauna’s looking for her forever home

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CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, whom she described as “my new best friend.” Fauna’s a 4-year-old Golden Retriever/Anatolian Shepherd mix who arrived at...
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents None reported   Arrests Jan. 17 Brooks, Jessica...

Community with Carol: Kathy Wilson with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force

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Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson, left, with Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune) What is human trafficking? That is what Kathy Wilson explained this week on Community with...
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Birmingham Iron chooses local woman as massage coordinator

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Kristie Williams (front, second from left) with her fellow Alliance of American Football league massage coordinators, program Director Sandy Fritz and Assistant Director Luke Fritz in San Antonio last week (Photo courtesy of Kristie...
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Florida Georgia Line returning to Rock the South

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CULLMAN - Florida Georgia Line is headed back to Rock the South. The group was announced Tuesday morning, the first act revealed for this year's festival. See the official announcement below. Copyright 2019 Humble Roots,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview edges out Holly Pond in 57-56 thriller to advance to semi-finals

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Holly Pond's Devyn Tankersley (14) attacks the basket in the Broncos' 57-56 loss to Fairview late Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Monday’s night-cap from the Cullman County Basketball Tournament,...
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Cullman City Council passes zoning ordinance modification, hears more about Rock the South

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For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after the Cullman City Council meeting Monday night. (W.C. Mann for...
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Obituary: Clovis “Tom” Thomas Chambers

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Clovis "Tom" Thomas Chambers, 87, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on August 20, 1931, in Haleyville, Alabama. He was affectionately...
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Obituary: James “Jim” Howard Cooke

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James "Jim" Howard Cooke, 83, was born March 24, 1935 and passed away January 21, 2019. Complete arrangements and obituary information will be announced Tuesday afternoon. Nichols Funeral Home directing.
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West Point gives $15K to fire department for life-saving equipment

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West Point Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Martin on Monday night demonstrated the use of the LUCAS Power 3 Chest Compression System at the West Point Town Council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) WEST...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies knock off Vinemont to advance to semi-finals

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Morgan Lindsay (20) shoots over a Vinemont defender in the Lady Aggies' win over the Lady Eagles Monday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Monday night’s second County Tournament matchup, seventh-seeded...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont knocks off top-seeded Aggies to advance to JV boys’ title game

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Teague Whatley (14) lead all scorers with 22 points in Vinemont's win over Fairview Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament resumed Monday night with three...
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents None reported Arrests None reported   Cullman Police...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects 73-66 win over Deshler in MLK Classic

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West Point's Mackenzie Carter shoots over a Deshler defender in the Lady Warriors' 73-66 win Monday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The West Point Lady Warriors hit the floor at Wallace State...
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Cullman woman killed in wreck on Hwy. 31

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CULLMAN - One person died following a wreck in the city of Cullman Monday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Charlotte June Nelson, 79, of Cullman. Kilpatrick said Nelson was...
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Cullman Regional to host National Wear Red Day luncheon Feb. 1

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CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke...
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Obituary: Frances Juanita Goggans

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Frances Juanita Goggans passed away January 18, 2019, at the age of 82, in Hueytown, Alabama. She was born December 23, 1936 to Leonard and Essie Viola Staton Bannister. She is preceded in death by...
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Obituary: Arthur A. Smith

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Arthur A. Smith, 94, of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Art was born on August 18, 1924 in East Alton, IL. His life...
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67-County Alabama Garden Party: Washington County

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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...

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wallace State’s basketball teams notch conference sweep against Lawson State

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Wallace State’s Miajah Bullock (3) prepares to skip a pass across court to a teammate. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore) HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball teams notched a conference sweep against Lawson State on Thursday...

West Point’s Ryder Jones participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program

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TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Ryder Jones, of West Point, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program in spring 2019. Jones is working at Saiia Construction. In the Cooperative Education Program, more than 230...

Obituary: Sandra Paschal

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Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra Marie "Sandy" Paschal, 75, of Cullman are Tuesday, January 22, 2018 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Gary Sartin and Bro. Roger James officiating.  Visitation on Tuesday...
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Obituary: Dale Jewell

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Graveside service for Mrs. Dale Jewell, 61, of Bremen, will be held Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Jewell Family Cemetery in Bremen. Hanceville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Dale passed away at her...
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Obituary: William “Billy” Jesse Wadsworth

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William "Billy" Jesse Wadsworth, of Arley, passed away at his home in Arley and entered heaven on Friday, January 18, 2019. Billy was 53 years old and born on January 8, 1966. He was a...
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Obituary: Jimmy Dale Ray

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Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Dale Ray, age 62. of Dodge City will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 in the Chapel of Cullman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at...
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Obituary: Charles Calvin Lollar

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Charles Calvin Lollar, 91, made his final journey home on January 19, 2019.  He was born on April 12, 1927 to Fred and Lucy Lollar in Flat Creek, Alabama. He retired from the United...
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John Apel honored with Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Award

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Rotarian Jeb Williamson presents the William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award to honoree John Apel.  (Photo courtesy Maria Stanford) CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan. 17, the Cullman Rotary Club presented its William O. Buettner...
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I-65 lane closures set for Monday, Tuesday

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HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that lane closures are planned for Interstate 65 this week for pole installations, if weather permits. On Monday, Jan. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,...

PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Hanceville upsets No. 2 Good Hope to advance to semi-final...

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Good Hope's Zach Watson goes up between two defenders in the Raiders' loss to Hanceville Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Saturday night’s third and final JV Boys contest, (2)...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point cruises past Holly Pond to advance in junior varsity tournament

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West Point's Andrew Williams (10) brings the ball up the floor in the Warriors' 47-32 win over Holly Pond Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In our second junior varsity boy’s...
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Movie Review: ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ a must-see on the big screen, 9/10

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Image courtesy of Funimation Films “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is directed by Tatsuya Nagamine, is written by series creator Akira Toriyama and stars most of the longtime English voice cast you are familiar with, led...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont knocks off Cold Springs to advance to next round of junior...

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Vinemont's Caleb Sharpe (30) led the Eagles with 13 points in their 44-29 win over Cold Springs Saturday afternoon. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – In Saturday’s second helping of County Tournament action,...

PREP BASETBALL: JV Lady Broncos tip off 2019 Cullman County Tournament with 35-33 win...

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Holly Pond's Kaylee Stripling (32) led all scorers with 17 points in the Lady Broncos' 35-33 win over Good Hope Saturday afternoon. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The 2019 Cullman County Basketball...
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Crowds pack Temple Baptist for North Alabama Quartet Convention; event continues Saturday

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The performance by Eagle’s Wings was a highlight for many fans. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Planners and promoters didn’t know what to expect from the very first North Alabama Quartet Convention...
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Auditions Jan. 21 for ‘The Pied Piper’

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The Missoula Children’s Theatre will be in Cullman Jan. 21-26. This year’s show is “The Pied Piper.” (Missoula Children’s Theatre) CULLMAN - Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will make its annual stop in Cullman next week....
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Student musicians participate in Cullman County Honor Bands

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Student musicians perform as part of a Cullman County Honor Band at Wallace State. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Herren with Herren Photography) CULLMAN - Many area band students participated in the 2019 Cullman County Honor...
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State of the State: Shedd, Gudger, Stadthagen speak at annual luncheon

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Left to right, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle pose for a photo at Friday’s State of the State luncheon at the All Steak Restaurant in Cullman....
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Cullman County students, teachers recognize school board members

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Welti Elementary School Ambassadors show their appreciation to members of the Cullman County School Board. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) officially seated...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders collect area wins over Ashville

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Michael Lowe (4) drives past a defender in Good Hope's 63-56 win over Ashville Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE – The Raiders and Lady Raiders hosted the Bulldogs of Ashville...

PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors fall to Russellville at the buzzer, Lady Warriors blow past Lady...

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West Point's Maci Hamby (0) dribbles past a defender in the Lady Warriors' 72-34 win over Russellville Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT – The Warriors hosted the Russellville Golden Tigers...
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Obituary: Billy Ray Cagle

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Billy Ray Cagle, 71, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 17, 2019. Mr. Cagle was born on May 15, 1947, in Winston County. Billy loved spending time with family and enjoyed hunting, watching...
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Obituary: Helen Marie Davenport

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Mrs. Helen Marie Davenport, 90, of Cullman passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019.  Arrangements will be announced at a later date by Cullman Funeral Home.
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Obituary: Evelyn B. Fields

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Evelyn B. Fields, 84 of Arley, entered into rest on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Fields was born on August 10, 1934 in Winston County, Alabama. She was...
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Obituary: Arthur Alvin Smith

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Arthur Alvin Smith, 94 of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Arthur was born on August 18, 1924 in East Alton, IL. Visitation will be...
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Vinemont’s Damon K. Gustafson graduates U.S. Air Force basic training

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U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that...

Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents None reported Arrests None reported   Cullman Police...
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Cullman County’s unemployment rate remains 2.9%, 2nd lowest in state

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MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment December rate is 3.9 percent, down from November’s rate of 4.0 percent, and slightly above December 2017’s rate of 3.8 percent. Cullman County’s December rate is 2.9 percent,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope splits road matchups against Cold Springs; Thursday night scoring wrap-up

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Good Hope's Drew Maddox (20) put up 15 points, four rebounds, two steals and two assists in the Raiders' win at Cold Springs Thursday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) BREMEN – The Good...

Community Calendar- Jan. 18-22

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Community Notes- Jan. 18-22 Community Prayer for Ron Cates Friday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. ECM Speedway 1546 County Road 6, Bremen, Alabama 35033   North Alabama Quartet Convention Jan. 18-19, 2019 Free admission Temple Baptist Church, 30 County Road 1184, Cullman (off...
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Strike! Ribbon cut on re-opened bowling center

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The ribbon was cut on the re-vamped and re-opened Cullman Bowling Center on Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman Bowling Center has undergone a major renovation and celebrated its recent...
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Obituary: Mary Sue Smith

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Funeral Service for Mary Sue Smith, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Fellowship Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
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Obituary: Jerrie Glover Smith

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Funeral services for Jerrie Glover Smith, 79, of Cullman, are Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery.  Visitation on Sunday...
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Obituary: Billy G. Chandler

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Billy G. Chandler, age 80, of Scottsboro, AL., formerly of Cullman, AL., died Tuesday, January 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edgar Floyd and Lillie Gertrude Hancock Chandler; and his brother,...
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Jan. 14 unlawful possession of...

Cruise-In and Car Show at Wallace State rescheduled for Jan. 26

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LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting” is on exhibit at The Evelyn Burrow Museum through Feb. 11. HANCEVILLE - The car show and cruise-in planned for Saturday, Jan. 19, at Wallace...
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City zoning director responds to city zoning controversy

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Crowds gathered for Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting to talk about Rock the South and a proposed zoning ordinance change. (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council had...
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UA Randall Research Scholar Myles McLeroy of Cullman participates in RRS Live

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TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, recently shared results of research at the RRS Live program, an interactive broadcast of projects conducted by students in the Randall Research Scholars Program....
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Senior Spotlight: Meet Luiceille Cargo

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Luiceille Cargo (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) Luiceille Cargo grew up on Sky Ball Mountain and went to Hayden School. She loved her 14 years growing up on the mountain. She and her six...
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2019 Cullman County Basketball Tournament tips off this Saturday

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Left to right: Good Hope's Cole Maddox, Fairview's Payton Golden, Hanceville's Zeke McDonald and West Point's Olivia Ball (Martha Needham and Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament...
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92nd annual Cullman County Spelling Bee coming Feb. 4

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2018 Cullman County Spelling Bee winner Jessie Godbee of Cullman Middle School, with her parents David Godbee and Tanya Davis (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - Cullman County Schools Elementary Curriculum Coordinator Margaret Guthrie and...
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Obituary: Jenny Beasley Lovelady

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Jenny Beasley Lovelady, 44, of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. Arrangements pending.
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Obituary: Hubert Donald Tolbert

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Mr. Hubert Donald Tolbert of Cullman Alabama passed away January 16, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born July 4, 1934 to Johnny Hubert and Netty Marie Cagle Tolbert. Funeral services are...
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Obituary: Jay Edward Hawkins

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Jay Edward Hawkins, 78, of Joppa, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born January 23, 1940, in Blount County, Alabama, to Jay and Virginia Beasley Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins was a floor covering...
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Obituary: Rita Reyna Hitt Abbott

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Funeral services for Mrs. Rita Reyna Hitt Abbott, 59, of Hanceville are Saturday,  January 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Michael  Harris and Rev. Tim Dubberly officiating, with interment...
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Ed Henry pleads guilty to theft of government property

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Former Alabama Rep. Ed Henry represented Alabama House District 9, which includes parts of Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties. (State of Alabama) MONTGOMERY -  On Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, former Alabama State Rep. William “Ed”...
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 16, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents No incidents reported Arrests No arrests...

ALERT: Cullman sheriff’s office seeks public’s assistance in identifying suspect

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is asking for the public's assistance with identifying the subject in the picture above. The suspect, and accomplices, are using cloned debit cards at bank ATMs in...
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West Elementary’s Shaddix named state school counselor of the year

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Left to right are West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page, West Elementary Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Elizabeth Shaddix, guidance...
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Local woman offering hope for area homeless

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Young and family prepare care packages for distribution.  Photo courtesy Angie Young. CULLMAN - When Angie Handley Young began to take notice of homeless people around Cullman County, she didn’t think to herself, “Someone should...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point drops Tuesday night matchups with Hartselle

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West Point's Lexi Shadix attacks the basket in the Lady Warriors' 42-34 loss to Hartselle Tuesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT – The Hartselle Tigers traveled to West Point for a...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville collects road sweep of Vinemont; Tuesday night scoring wrap-up

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Kelly Pickett (23) led all scorers with 25 points in Hanceville's 53-26 win at Vinemont Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT – Hanceville made the brief trip north to take on the...
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Obituary: Michael Stevie Hopson

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Funeral service for Michael Stevie Hopson, age 65, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Randall Shedd and Ronald Earwood officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral...
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Obituary: Cheryl Rhena Hudelson

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Funeral Service for Cheryl Rhena Hudelson, age 59, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Anderson officiating; interment in Mt. Joy...
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Obituary: Willie McReath Roberts

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Funeral service for Willie McReath Roberts, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Bell Springs Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
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Obituary: Angela Coreen Rice

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Angela Coreen Rice, 55, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 14, 2019 at UAB, Birmingham. Angela was born on November 21, 1963, in Birmingham, Alabama. She enjoyed painting, fishing, cooking, and gardening. Angela...
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Community with Carol: April German of Victoria’s Hope

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April German, left, and Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune) April German of Victoria’s Hope is my guest on Community with Carol this week. Back in May 2018 I had a conversation with...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures planned for Jan. 16

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HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists to expect two lane closures Wednesday, Jan. 16, on Interstate 65 in Morgan County. The northbound outside lane and shoulder near mile marker 331 (near...
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 15, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents No incidents reported Arrests No arrests...
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Pet of the Week: Now ‘ear’ this: Auggie’s looking for her forever home

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When you have Auggie’s attention, you know it! CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. Auggie is an “Australian shepherd-whatever-else mix” and, more importantly, a “sweet...
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8 area students graduate from Jacksonville State; JSU announces fall 2018 Honor’s List

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JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University conferred degrees to 582 students at its fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 13. Due to ongoing repairs at Pete Mathews Coliseum following the destructive March 19, 2018 tornado, the...
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Wallace State’s Learning Communities welcomes poet Kate Daniels to campus Jan. 24

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Kate Daniels HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State’s Learning Communities welcomes poet Kate Daniels to campus on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Burrow Center Recital Hall. The event is free and...
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County, nation facing volunteer firefighter shortage

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A Johnson's Crossing volunteer firefighter on the scene of a house fire in White City in November 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN COUNTY - When Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail sounded the proverbial...
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Cullman City Council gets earful about Rock the South, zoning ordinance

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Rock the South Founder Shane Quick (pictured), along with partner Nathan Baugh, came to explain plans for the festival’s new site and answer questions about the project at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting....
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Good Hope moves forward with development project; Bartlett responds to Rock the South move

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Good Hope Councilmen Maxie Jones and John Harris, with Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday night’s council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope moved forward at Monday...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders collect homecoming win; late rally from Lady Raiders falls just short

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Good Hope's Bailey Tetro (14) drives past a Cleveland defender in the Lady Raiders' 54-50 loss to the Lady Panthers Monday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE – Monday night was homecoming...

PREP BASKETBALL: Saints, Lady Saints drop matchups with Southeastern; Monday night scoring wrap-up

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St. Bernard's Claire Sanders sprints past a defender in the Lady Saints' 40-27 loss to Southeastern Monday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN – Southeastern made the trip to St. Bernard for a...
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Obituary: Carlton E. Beasley

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Carlton E. Beasley was born on August 13, 1938 and passed away on January 10, 2019. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2 p.m. at the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 16,...
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Obituary: Bobbie June Duke

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Graveside service for Bobbie June Duke, 80 of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2018 at Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Miss Duke...
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Obituary: Mylinda B. Teichmiller

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Funeral Service for Mylinda B. Teichmiller, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Kurtz officiating; interment in Cullman City...
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Obituary: Joan Elizabeth Musa

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Joan Elizabeth Musa, 69, of Hartselle, passed away on January 8, 2019. She was born January 15, 1949, in Hartselle. Ms. Musa is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jerry Smith. She is...
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Obituary: Robin M. Gable Cryer

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Robin M. Gable Cryer, 53, of Holly Pond, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born October 29, 1965, to Travis and Nellie Pearl Allen McCormick. Robin is remembered by her family as...
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Obituary: Hazel Lorene Yarbrough

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Hazel Lorene Yarbrough, 99, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 13, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Yarbrough was born on January 13, 1920, in Haleyville, Alabama. Lorene...
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On the hunt for the paranormal

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Attendees gather around Southern Ghost Girl Heather Lawrence Saturday night at Rumors Deli. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Close to 100 ghost enthusiasts came out to Rumors Deli Saturday evening for an...
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Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman

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Pictured left to right: MaKenzie Cruce, Anna Agnello, Mayor Woody Jacobs and Shawna Norman CULLMAN -  Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 1, 2019, "Catholic Schools Week" in...
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Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 14, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents No incidents reported Arrests Jan. 10 Bartlett,...
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Car show and cruise-in to kick start ‘LUSTER’ exhibition this Saturday

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Blue Corvette, by Cheryl Kelley HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College will host the Alabama Cable Network car show, and a cruise-in open to all collectors and enthusiasts to kick...

TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Rock the South moving southwest of downtown Cullman

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Thanks to a multi-year deal, a 150-acre portion of a City-annexed parcel west of Interstate 65 (southwest corner of map) is the new home of Rock the South.  (Image courtesy Google Earth) CULLMAN - On...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1958

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From the Files of 1958: Johnson Family Reunion Members of the late Isaac Johnson, Senior family enjoyed a reunion on Sunday, at Brushy Lake, in the Bankhead Forest. Honored on that day was Mr. Johnson’s widow, Mrs....
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News from the Pond: DAR Good Citizens

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These are the winners in the Good Citizen /Essay contest held by the Dripping Springs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. They were announced at the January meeting. From Left are: Mrs. Julia Floyd,...