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Obituary: Addlene Savannah Miller

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A memorial service for Ms. Addlene Savannah Miller, 88, of Cullman will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Cullman Funeral Home directing. Ms. Miller passed away on Wednesday, January...
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Obituary: Nell Brown

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Mrs. Nell Brown, 91, of Eva passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will announced at a later time by Cullman Funeral Home.

Mental Health First Aid training at Cullman library Jan. 15

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Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis that someone having a heart attack.  Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker or...
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Arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests reported.   Cullman Police Department Jan. 3,...
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Cullman Police make multiple drug distribution arrests

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Clockwise, from top left: Damien Hausler, Diane Mendez Lopez, Eric Goodman, Cristina Lynn Schafer and Steven Paul Harris (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) has made multiple distribution...
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Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Jan. 30

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CULLMAN - Cullman Regional will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic. According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate...
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Hereditary Female Cancers seminar at Cullman Regional Jan. 17

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CULLMAN – You may have heard of celebrities being genetically tested to find out their risk for certain types of female cancers. Learn about these genetic tests from gynecologist Randy Yarbrough, MD, of Cullman...

PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies and Raiders split Thursday night matchups

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Good Hope's Tanner Malin (5) drives past Fairview's Austin Jackson (12) in the Raiders' 57-51 win over the Aggies Thursday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) FAIRVIEW – The Good Hope Raiders hit the...
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Cullman man charged with making terrorist threats at local business

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Dakota Mardel Sapp (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - A Cullman man, Dakota Mardel Sapp, 21, was arrested on New Year’s Day, charged with making terrorist threats. According to a spokesman for the Cullman County Sheriff’s...
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Alabama enters Human Trafficking Awareness Month with high marks

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Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson in her office on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - At the beginning of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Cullman County...
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Warrior man arrested after shooting on I-65 in Cullman County

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Anthony O'Neal Burrow (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) CULLMAN - A Warrior man was arrested last week after an incident on Interstate 65 South on Christmas Day in Cullman County. According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office...
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Cullman Caring for Kids recovering from flooding

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Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon Daniel took media on a tour of the organization’s water-damaged basement Wednesday afternoon. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Wednesday afternoon, Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK)...

Arrests reported on Jan. 3, 2019

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Updated 1-3-19 at 1:24 p.m. CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Dec....
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Wallace State Sonography program graduates full class of 30

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Makenzie Cantrell, left, and Maylen Fantocone, were recognized with awards at the pinning ceremony for the Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class of 2018. HANCEVILLE - The 30 students who started the Diagnostic...
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Southern Ghost Girls tour coming to Rumors Deli Jan. 12

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Heather Lawrence and Lesley Ann, the Southern Ghost Girls (contributed) CULLMAN - The Southern Ghost Girls will kick off their 2019 tours on Jan. 12 at Rumors Deli in Cullman. The tours will include an...
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Obituary: Amanda Smith Gibson

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Amanda Smith Gibson, 38, of Cullman, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Amanda was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She loved couponing and...
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Obituary: James Michael Story

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Memorial Service for James Michael Story, age 73, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Warren Ruland officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
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Obituary: Marie “Tig” Bennefield

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Funeral service for Marie “Tig” Bennefield, 92, of Hanceville will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel, Reverend Johnny Bennefield officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. ...
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Arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests reported.   Cullman Police Department Ragsdale, Glenda...
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Agriplex offering loads of activities for 2019

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Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering loads of fun classes, programs and special events for all ages in 2019. The Agriplex is partnering with Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports...
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New Year’s Eve at Goat Island; Round 2 onstage, new plans on deck

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As equipment on the brew floor quietly did its thing, crowds packed the Goat Island Tap Room as Round 2 supplied live entertainment on New Year’s Eve. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -...
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Obituary: Arlin H. “Smitty” Smith

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Mr. Arlin H. “Smitty” Smith of Cullman passed away on December 30, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born on February 23, 1926 to Raymond and Vollie Butts Smith. Mr. Smith was a...
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Obituary: Debra Smith Collum

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Funeral for Debra Smith Collum, 66 of Center Hill will be 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 3, 2019 at Center Hill Baptist Church. Her family will receive friends Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. at...
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Obituary: John Gilbert Norris

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John Gilbert Norris, age 85 of Eva, AL., passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Betty H. Norris; daughters: Vanessa Norris Patton (Raymond M.) and Tammie Norris Beck (Theodore); son,...
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Brooks’ Place’s Swafford reflects on 2018

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Brooks’ Place Executive Director Gail Swafford (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - As 2018 draws to a close, Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Gail Swafford paused to reflect on the agency’s 21st year...
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Community with Carol: Linda Bailey with the Committee on Church Cooperation

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Carol Berry with Linda Bailey (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune) My guest this week on Community with Carol is Linda Bailey with the  Committee on Church Cooperation (CCC). This local nonprofit, located in the...

North Alabama Quartet Convention coming to Cullman

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The Living Faith Quartet is the host group for the inaugural North Alabama Quartet Convention, which will take place Jan. 18-19, 2019 at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman. (Lisa Jones Photography) CULLMAN - On Jan....
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Strange New Year’s traditions from around the world

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New Year’s Day is here, and people from all over the world are celebrating its arrival by doing some pretty strange things. While people here in Alabama might chow down on black-eyed peas, collard...
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Firehouse Subs officially opens in south Cullman

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Guests dine in at the new Firehouse Subs on U.S. Highway 31 South in Cullman on Monday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - After a soft opening for first responders and their families...
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Man facing manslaughter charge in son’s death leads Cullman Police on chase

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Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - A Jones Chapel man set to appear in court in January to face a manslaughter charge in the December 2017 death of his son on Monday night led Cullman...
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Obituary: Doris Lynn Cason

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Funeral service for Mrs. Doris Lynn Cason, 59 of Hanceville will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel with Leon Mauldin and Jim Deason officiating. Her...
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Obituary: Betty Jane (Neal) Allbright

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Betty Jane (Neal) Allbright, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born March 23, 1938, to Raymond and Orene Scott Neal. Betty was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed...
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Obituary: Lawton R. Waldrep

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Lawton R. Waldrep of Crane Hill passed away on December 30, 2018 at his residence at the age of 92. He was born on February 27, 1926 to Millard G. and Rosa Lee Bigbee...
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Obituary: Gary L. Dunn

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Gary L. Dunn, 63, of Altoona, passed away December 30, 2018. He was born February 25, 1955, to William Henry and Daphine Callaway Dunn. Mr. Dunn is preceded in death by his parents.                                                                         Survivors include...
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Obituary: Geraldine Holley

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Geraldine Holley, 99, of Haleyville, entered into rest on December 30, 2018 at Lakeland Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Holley was born on August 28, 1919, in Tishomingo, Mississippi. She was a...
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Obituary: Arvel ‘Lightning’ Allison

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Funeral service for Arvel ‘Lightning’ Allison will be Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Larry Pruitt, Vance Hutton and Justin Guin are officiating with interment in Key Cemetery. Mr....
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Obituary: Jessica Lee Beam

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Jessica Lee Beam, 28, was born on April 22, 1990 and passed away on December 30, 2018. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home....
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24/7 fitness, Community Wellness Day and Polar Bear Plunge on deck for CWAC

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Dameon Jackson reacts to the cold air as Christy Turner exits the pool after 2016’s Polar Bear Plunge. This year’s event will take place this Saturday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Cullman...
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Arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018

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Crime CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests reported.   Cullman Police Department Willingham, Janet...

Tornado Watch, Wind Advisory for area

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HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Tornado Watch for an area including Cullman County. The watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Alabama counties included are Colbert, Cullman, Fayette, Franklin,...
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City, County New Year’s hours, sanitation schedules

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Cullman County Cullman County offices are closed today and tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec.  31, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Sanitation schedules are unaffected. City of Cullman City of Cullman offices are open...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1930

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From the Files of 1930: Larkin Yates has left for school at Jacksonville. Lee Holmes was killed in an automobile accident. He was buried in Enon Cemetery. Lee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry...
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New Year’s wit and wisdom from 2018’s Tribune Tastemakers

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2018 Tribune Tastemakers: top row, left to right: Jock Leonard, Christine Chamblee Nishimura, Jenna Nelson Culpepper and Will Justice Drake; middle row, left to right: Concetta Lovoy Kreps, Jarrod Smitherman, Maria Richter Schultz and...
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Ivey awards grants to support sexual assault, domestic violence victims

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Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence/Alabama Coalition Against Rape MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $208,282 to help ensure victims of sexual assault and domestic violence have access to professional assistance through a...
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Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (part 3)

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A prayer card given to Cloyce Talmadge Drake by Gen. George S. Patton; Drake at the Brandin’ Iron Thanksgiving lunch with Josh Speakman; Drake’s infantry division (contributed, Tribune file photo, contributed) Find parts one and...
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Hanceville City Hall gets a facelift

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Hanceville City Councilman Jimmie Nuss, City Attorney Dan Willingham and City Clerk Tania Wilcox at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met for the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders knock off Warriors to capture 2018 West Point Christmas Classic Championship

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Cole Maddox led all scorers with 26 points in Good Hope's 59-52 win over West Point Saturday afternoon. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT – After winning on days one and two and...
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Local New Year’s Eve events

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CULLMAN - Looking for somewhere fun to ring in the new year? Here are some local options: (Descriptions by event organizers) New Year's Eve Dinner and After Party at 412 Public House 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Dinner from 5-10...
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Ivey comments on appointment of Brad Mendheim to Alabama Supreme Court

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Judge Brad Mendheim (State of Alabama) MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday released a statement on the appointment of Brad Mendheim to fill a vacancy on the Alabama Supreme Court created by the election...
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Cullman’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service office remains open during government shutdown

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Photo courtesy of www.nrcs.usda.gov CULLMAN - Cullman’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office will remain open during the government shutdown to aid local farmers with Environmental Quality Incentives Program...
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2 of Cullman’s longest serving police officers retire

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Officer Jack Springer, left, is retiring from the Cullman Police Department with 50 years of service. Capt. Bobby Kelley, right, is retiring from the Cullman Police Department with 35 years of service. (W.C. Mann...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point Christmas Tournament day 2 recap; Warriors and Raiders advance to...

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West Point's Kolton Sapp racked up 33 points in the Warriors' 79-76 win over Cullman Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT – The second day of the annual West Point Christmas...
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State report card: Cullman City Schools receive A; Cullman County Schools receive B

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Cullman County Schools received a B and Cullman City Schools received an A for the 2017-2018 school year, according to the preliminary report card released by the Alabama State Department of Education on Friday....
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Flash Flood Warning for SE Cullman County until 6:30 p.m.

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CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeast Cullman County until 6:30 p.m. tonight. "Flooding continues on tributaries feeding Mulberry Creek. Low water crossings and low-lying areas...
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Arrests reported on Dec. 28, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests reported.   Cullman Police Department Weimer, Isaac...
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CCSO, Harmony School mourn passing of Sgt. Arvel Allison

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Sgt. Arvel Allison (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Harmony School and the community are mourning the loss of Sgt. Arvel Allison. Allison, most recently the school resource officer...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Warriors, Bearcats collect wins on day 1 of West Point Christmas...

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Drew Maddox (20) celebrates with his fellow Raiders after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer to lift Good Hope over Brewer 69-67 Thursday evening (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT – Day one of the...

PREP FOOTBALL: Dixon, Green, Guthrie, Ray, Chambers, Persall, Bagwell, Hancock, Sullins, Black, Perez earn...

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Good Hope’s Matt Dixon and Isaiah Green were named to the 4A first-team of the Alabama Sports Writers Association's 2018 All-State football teams this week. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) The Alabama Sports Writers...
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Arrests reported on Dec. 27, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests reported.   Cullman Police Department Parker, Byron...
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Pet of the Week: Chloe’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: Chloe is a pit bull mix a little less than a year old, who, Ruttkay warns, might not...
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Baileyton restaurant feeds community on Christmas Eve

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Staff and volunteers pose for a photo on Christmas Eve at Kims Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton. The restaurant served a free meal to the community. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) BAILEYTON - Every...
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2 Cullman business owners named to Alabama Retail Association board of directors

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Lynsey Todd, Dustin Beaty (Alabama Retail Association) MONTGOMERY - Two Cullman business owners have been named to the Alabama Retail Association board of directors: Lynsey Todd of Monograms Plus and Dustin Beaty of Lavish Boutique. Lynsey...
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Cullman Brewers Guild distributes funds for the holidays

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The Cullman Brewers Guild presents a $400 donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank; left to right: Tim Haynes, Joseph Pace (CBG), Pat Brickman (Preston Prewett) CULLMAN - Another Christmas has come and...

(Update) Predicted rainfall and wind speeds rise slightly in forecast updates

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Update from the National Weather Service in Huntsville: A Wind Advisory remains in effect w/ wind gusts up to 40 mph possible this afternoon. Heavy rain will also move tonight, with 1 to 3...
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Free tax preparation service available at Cullman Library beginning Feb. 7

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Cullman County Public Library (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will begin offering free tax preparation services at the Cullman County Public Library, located at 200 Clark St. NE in...
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Heavy rains, wind expected through Friday

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Click here for the very latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville. CULLMAN COUNTY - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory and flash flood watch ahead of a weather system...
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Arrests reported on Dec. 26, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bain, Rebecca Katlyn, 22 possession of drug...
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Ivey awards nearly $2.5M for emergency housing assistance

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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants to help homeless Alabamians find immediate housing and to assist others who are in danger of becoming homeless. The funds from the Emergency...
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UNA Honor Orchestra Festival Jan. 11-12

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FLORENCE - The University of North Alabama Department of Music will host the UNA Honor Orchestra Festival, Jan. 11 and 12, 2019. This event, in its fifth year, will bring together 80-100 talented musicians from...
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Learn the Carolina Shag

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Photo courtesy of myballroomdanceclub.com CULLMAN - If your New Year’s resolution is to get more exercise, learn something new, meet new people or all of the above, Goat Island Brewing has exactly what you need!...
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Victoria’s Hope founder reflects on 2018

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DODGE CITY - April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope earlier this year as a way to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey, and help out single parents.  German said of her mother, “She was a...
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Community with Carol: Angie Young of Hope for the Homeless

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Carol Berry with Angie Young (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune) For the Christmas edition of Community with Carol,  I wanted to showcase Hope for the Homeless,  a division of Cullman’s Little Pantry.  The Little...
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Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament holds Christmas Open House

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Guests enjoy a wagon ride at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Christmas Open House on Saturday. (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE - As a way to celebrate 19 years in Hanceville...
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Team Levi spreads Christmas joy

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L-R: Camp Smile-A-Mile Program Director Jennifer Amundsen receives copies of “Billy the Kitten and Travis Too” from Levi Bates and author Elena Caudle.  (Photo courtesy Caitlyn Colburn/Serendipitous) CULLMAN - Elena Caudle and Bethany Kerr, the...
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Almost a year in, Curt’s Closet impacting lives in a big way

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Kicking off Curt’s Closet’s first sorting day were (L-R): Denise Williams, Courtney Herron, Christy Patterson, Brenda Rush, Ashley Wilson and Carrie Bentley back in January 2018. (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - Ashley Wilson’s world...
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Peinhardt Homesteaders moving to new day; first meeting Jan. 5

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CULLMAN - Peinhardt Farm’s heritage and traditional skills group, Peinhardt Homesteaders, will start the new year on a new day.  From Sunday afternoons, the group will now meet on the first Saturday morning of...
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Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (part 2)

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Cloyce Talmadge Drake in Belgium (contributed) Read part one at https://bit.ly/2LqcHl8 or in the Saturday, Dec. 15 print issue of The Cullman Tribune. Company I, 320th Infantry, 35th Infantry Division landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy...
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Last-minute gift ideas from 2018’s Tribune Tastemakers

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2018 Tribune Tastemakers (contributed) In his creative weekly series, “10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker,” local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention classy!) Southern gentleman Ben Johnson South introduced Cullman Tribune...

A special Christmas wish

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Doug, Eli, Tanner and Karen Gaines pose for a photo this week. (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - A recent letter to Santa published in The Cullman Tribune prompted a strong response from...

A perfect 36: Good Hope senior James McWhorter achieves perfect score on ACT

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James McWhorter poses in front of the Good Hope High School ACT Wall of Fame (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE - James McWhorter is a high school phenom. The Good Hope High...
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Baileyton seniors celebrate the season

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Bobby Martin, Booty Hyatt, Tom Goen, Burt Gilley and Gene Sumner gathered around a table to play Rook at this year’s Baileyton Senior Christmas Party. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) BAILEYTON - Baileyton seniors...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Lady Saints finish as runners-up in St. Bernard Christmas Tournament; Friday...

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Vinemont's Jordan Hall shoots from the free-throw line in the Eagles' 57-41 loss to J.B. Pennington Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Friday was the final day of the St. Bernard...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles finish Wallace State Christmas Challenge with win over Lauderdale County

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Toni West scored 16 points for the Lady Eagles in their 51-36 win over Lauderdale County Friday afternoon. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The Lady Eagles wrapped up this year’s Wallace State...
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Arrests reported on Dec. 21, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests reported.   Cullman Police Department Amerson, Brett...
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CCSO Litter Crew picks up more than 51K pounds of trash in 2018

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Deputy Ron Wood supervises inmates on the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - Since the beginning of  2018, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Litter Crew has collected 51,527...
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Hit and run driver charged with murder

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Brett Steven Amerson, left, and the box truck he was driving when he was involved in the fatal hit and run crash in Cullman County (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - The Morris man charged in...
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AL unemployment at 4%; Cullman County 2nd lowest in state at 2.9%

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MONTGOMERY –   Employment and job counts have once again reached record levels.  In November 2018, 2,128,082 people were counted as employed, an increase of 46,330 from November 2017.  Wage and salary employment, which measures...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs sweep Broncos on the road; Thursday night scoring recap

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Kelly Pickett (23) led all scorers with 23 points in Hanceville's 49-40 win at Holly Pond Thursday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND – Hanceville made the trip over to Holly Pond...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits Thursday night road matchups against Good Hope

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Toni West (4) posted 17 points, seven rebounds, a steal and a block in the Lady Eagles' 78-34 win at Good Hope Thursday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE - Cold Springs...

Santa Claus came to town

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Willow Kilpatrick, 6, whispers in Santa’s ear Thursday at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse had a very special visitor on Thursday, when Santa Claus...

Suspect in hit and run fatality denied bond

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Brett Steven Amerson (Cullman Police Department) Updated 12-20-18 at 7:05 p.m. CULLMAN - The Morris man charged in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman County on Thursday was denied bond...
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Arrests reported on Dec. 20, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 20, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Dec. 17 Edwards, Tammy Sue, 47 third-degree...
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Cullman County’s Haney set to retire after almost 29 years

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A retirement reception was held for Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, center, on Wednesday. With Haney are CCED Project Coordinators Tanya Sears (left) and Ashley Graves (right). (Heather Mann for The Cullman...
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See Santa at the Cullman County Courthouse today, Thursday, Dec. 20

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2017 Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - Santa Claus will be in the Cullman County Courthouse lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Children are invited to visit with Santa, tell...
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CCBOE swears in new members, bids farewell to Speegle, Carter

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Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (right) with school board members (L-R) Jason Speegle (departing), Mike Graves (stepping down as president) and Chris Carter (departing) (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On...
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Cullman Fire Rescue bringing Santa Claus to Cullman!

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"SANTA RIDE" coming to Cullman Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22, 4-9 p.m. Here's a special Christmas message from Cullman Fire Rescue! Cullman Fire and Rescue has received word that Santa Claus will be in the city...
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Arrests reported on Dec. 19, 2018

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 19, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests reported.   Cullman Police Department Woods, Jamie...
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Evelyn Burrow Museum revved up for new exhibition

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Left to right: Blue Corvette, by Cheryl Kelley; Indian Summer, by A.D. Cook; A Good Day for a Ride, by Allan Gorman HANCEVILLE - The artistry and design of automobiles and motorcycles will be on...

Man charged in fatal hit and run in Cullman County has multiple previous DUI...

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Brett Steven Amerson (Cullman Police Department) Updated 12-19-18 at 4:33 p.m. CULLMAN - A Morris man has been named as the suspect in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects dominant home sweep of Fairview

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West Point's Aubrey Cleghorn (30) goes up for a basket over while being defended by Fairview's Devin Gibson (21). (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT - Fairview and West Point faced off in...