West Point grad Tom Weaver’s composition performed at UA’s ‘Composers Present’ concert
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Tom Weaver, a graduate of West Point High School, had a musical composition performed by UA's Contemporary Ensemble at the "Composers Present" event April 12 in the...
PREP BASEBALL: AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs begin Friday for local teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - Postseason baseball has arrived, and we have six local teams in the field for this year’s AHSAA playoffs starting Friday. Addison, Fairview, Cold Springs, Hanceville and Cullman will be on the...
Wacked Out Weiner soft opening Thursday, June 6
UPDATE June 5, 2019 at 1:14 p.m.
The Wacked Out Weiner soft opening is Thursday, June 6. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wacked Out Weiner is coming to Cullman. The restaurant...
Files from Yesteryear: 1950
From the Files of 1950:
The Democrats captured the local offices on Tuesday. B.F. Fant defeated Hubert E. Mitchell for State Senator, Kenneth J. Griffin outpolled O.N. Murphree for Probate Judge, W.C. (Crant) Waldrop...
Obituary: Mary Lou Crigger
Funeral services for Mary Lou Crigger, 83, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Flint Creek Cemetery. Rev. Floyd Bradford and Jerry...
Obituary: Junior Blalock
Junior Blalock, 83, of Huntsville, formerly of Cullman, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.
His family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Moss Service Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m....
Obituary: Coy Wallace Lauderdale, Jr.
Coy Wallace Lauderdale, Jr., 74, of Haleyville entered into rest on April 14, 2019.
Mr. Lauderdale was born Oct. 26, 1944 to Thelma Inez and Coy Wallace Lauderdale, Sr.
There are no services planned at this...
Obituary: Sharon Rae Kuhlmeyer Joiner
Sharon Rae Kuhlmeyer Joiner, 73, of Addison, entered into rest on Friday, April 12, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Joiner was born on Oct. 24, 1945 in Arkansas City, Kansas....
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Tuscaloosa 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...
Business Note: Corey Williams joins Citizens Bank & Trust as senior lender
Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce its recent hire of Corey Williams, who joins the Citizens team as senior lender and executive vice president of the bank. Williams will work out of...
Daniel among first Wallace State Fast Track students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Daniel was one of the first Fast Track students at Wallace State Community College, taking part in the pilot program in 2006 as a student at Hanceville High School. Today...
(Update) Victim identified, suspect charged with murder in Cullman shooting
CULLMAN, Ala.- One man is dead and one in custody charged with murder following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dripping Springs Road on the city’s northwest side Saturday evening.
Cullman...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Marengo 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...
(Update) 1 dead, 1 in custody in Saturday night shooting in NW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – One man is dead and one in custody following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dripping Springs Road on the city’s northwest side Saturday evening.
Cullman County Coroner...
Tennis led Cullman chef to Wallace State, career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ricardo “Rico” Nishimura was playing tennis for a college in Bristol, Tennessee, when he first visited Wallace State more than 13 years ago and decided his story must continue there.
“After a...
Foundation Gala recognizes Papapietro, Echols, Hoover, Quattlebaum
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation held its 18th annual Gala Saturday evening at the Cullman Civic Center. The Gala is Cullman Regional’s largest fundraiser. In addition to dinner, dancing and auctions, the...
1 dead in shooting on NW side of Cullman
Latest: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/04/14/update-1-dead-1-in-custody-in-saturday-night-shooting-in-nw-cullman/
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Updated 4-13-19 9:56 p.m.
"We have no reason to believe there is any danger to the public at this time from an active shooter." Sgt. Cindy Rohrscheib
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person is dead as...
Cullman Electric Co-op lets kids get hands-on with heavy equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) on Saturday assembled some heavy equipment at the Cullman County Fairgrounds for its Touch-A-Truck event. Vehicles and construction equipment from the CEC were joined by many...
Sun comes out for Safe Kids Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The weather didn’t want to cooperate at first on Saturday morning, but the 27th annual Cullman Safe Kids Expo went on as planned. Hosts from Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center were...
Tornado Watch effective until 3 a.m. for Cullman area
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Tornado Watch, effective until 3 a.m. Sunday morning, April 14, for the following counties:
Bibb, Blount, Cullman, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar,...
VFW Auxiliary happy to report successful yard sale and Rock-a-Thon
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Cullman’s VFW Post 2214 held its Rock-a-Thon Saturday morning to cap off this
week’s yard sale and the event was another success for the Auxiliary. The yard
sale kicked off on Thursday and will...
University of Alabama dance team visits Welti Elementary
WELTI, Ala. - A bad weather school closure may have canceled its February visit, but University of Alabama student dance team Dance Alabama! stayed true to its word and came to Welti Elementary School...
Food and fellowship
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, along with Cullman Cosmetic and Family Dentistry and WDJC, hosted its annual free community cookout Friday at the Festhalle. It was the fourth year for the event,...
Cullman EMA: Prepare now for tonight’s storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman area could see severe weather Saturday night into Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, the greatest threat will be from midnight until 9 a.m. Sunday. Wind...
Springtime brings youth ball season
CULLMAN, Ala. - High school softball and baseball are headed into playoff season, but youth ball is just kicking off for leagues around Cullman County.
The City of Good Hope recently opened its 2019 youth...
Birmingham African American Genealogy Group visits Wallace State, Colony
COLONY, Ala. - On Friday morning, members of the Birmingham African American Genealogy Group (BAAGG) visited Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. There they toured the library and learned about its genealogical resources from...
(Photos) Strawberry Festival Pageant winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Strawberry Festival Pageant took place this past week. Below are all the winners.
Queens
Infant Shortcake Queen Charley Smith; Parents Jacob and Tracey Smith
Baby Shortcake Queen Reese Smith; Parents Shannon and...
PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond falls to New Hope at home, Lady Bearcats clinch section...
HOLLY POND, Ala.
– New Hope traveled to Holly Pond to take on the Broncos in their final home
game of the season and the visitors ended up taking the game 8-2. After the game,
four Holly...
Obituary: Bonnie Blackwood
Bonnie Virginia Blackwood, of Cullman, passed away at her residence surrounding by her family on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the age of 93.
She is preceded in death by her parents: John Elbert and...
Obituary: David Timothy “Dave” Smith
Funeral services for David Timothy “Dave” Smith, 69, of Cullman are Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Tommy Graves and Rev. Larry Heatherly officiating, with interment in Shady...
Obituary: Charlotte Faye Milam Studdard
Charlotte Faye Milam Studdard, 70, of Altoona, AL was born on March 11, 1949 and passed away on April 9, 2019.
Preceding her in death were her parents Ellison and Amy Ruth Henderson Milam, husband...
Obituary: Betty Millwood
Funeral Service for Betty Millwood, 71, of Vinemont will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ernest Morris officiating; interment in New Hope North Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Mary Jane Hyche
Funeral services for Mary Jane Hyche, 77, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dwight Raburn officiating; entombment in Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Mausoleum.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Gracie Hutson
Gracie Kelsoe Hutson of Cullman passed away April 10, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born April 20, 1925 in Cullman to Henry Clem and Ethel New Kelsoe.
She is preceded in death...
Obituary: Delwyn “Del” Bates
Delwyn "Del" Bates, 78, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
Mr. Bates was a loving husband, father and friend. He was a very talented musician and was known for playing the mandolin...
Obituary: Rickey Wayne Harris
Rickey Wayne Harris, 63, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest on April 10, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Harris was born on Nov. 21, 1955 in West Hollywood, Florida. He was a graduate of West...
Obituary: Dorothy Jean Tidwell
Dorothy Jean Tidwell, 86, of Hanceville, AL was born on March 23, 1933 and passed away on April 3, 2019.
Mrs. Tidwell enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy.
Preceding her in death were her...
CCBOE says new tax already having a positive impact
CULLMAN, Ala. - Revenue from the new half-cent sales tax is bringing much-needed updates to area schools sooner than expected. At its meeting Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved a...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Vinemont Lady Eagles place 1st at Fairview Meet, Lady Broncos,...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.
– Several local squads were in the field at this year’s second Fairview Meet and
the Vinemont Lady Eagles took home first place with a score of 122.25, edging Holly
Pond who finished second with...
Ivey awards energy assistance grants for low-income, elderly residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $1.9 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs, including $142,562 to Community Action Partnership of...
Obituary: Michelle Lee Quick
Michele Lee Quick, a healthcare professional, passed away April 10, 2019 in Hanceville, Alabama.
Funeral services are Saturday April 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Faith Restoration Church with internment at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville.
Visitation...
(Updated) Cullman-area Easter egg hunts
Updated 4-15-19 8:25 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are several Easter egg hunts and other events happening around the Cullman area. Easter is on Sunday, April 21.
To submit an event, email wendy@cullmantribune.com or visit www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar.
Wednesday,...
Stepping up: Prayer walk remembers children lost to abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and concerned citizens on Thursday joined Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse for a prayer walk to promote child abuse awareness...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats win 9th straight area title with dramatic 10-8 win at Hartselle;...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Thursday’s first matchup between the Bearcats and the Tigers was just another typical Cullman v. Hartselle game in which the ‘Cats built an 8-1 advantage by the bottom of the seventh,...
April Walking Tours begin, will continue Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first of four historic walking tours began Saturday morning at the Cullman County Museum. Begun by the Alabama Tourism Department 10 years ago, the April Walking Tours take place every...
‘Servanthood at its best’: CATA students, teachers headed to Lee Co.; donations welcome
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, April 18, a group of students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), led by Health Science teachers Tracy Smith and Adrian Basch, will travel to storm-stricken areas of...
Hopper’s celebrating anniversary with ribeye sandwich sale to benefit children
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Hopper's Family Market and Pharmacy in Fairview is celebrating its eighth anniversary this week, planning a huge two-day sale April 12-13. Owners Mike and Jimmie Hopper are also excited to bring...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 8
domestic violence;...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Three WSCC men’s golfers make All-Tournament team at ACCC Championship; tennis teams...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s 11th-ranked men’s golf team had three players earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 All-Tournament team this week as the Lions finished third overall at...
Cullman SGA practices leadership through service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Student leaders from Cullman High School’s (CHS) Student Government Association (SGA) on Wednesday spent the day learning about leadership and serving the community at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Curt’s...
Colony to host Birmingham African American Genealogy Group
COLONY, Ala. - Councilwoman Ethel Alexander at Tuesday’s Colony Town Council meeting reported that the town will be visited this Friday by members of the Birmingham African American Genealogy Group (BAAGG). From 9:30-noon, the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors topple Good Hope 5-3 to win 6th straight county title;...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the sixth straight season, the West Point Lady Warriors are your Cullman County Softball Champions after defeating Good Hope 5-3. The Lady Warriors enjoyed a bye in the opening...
Cullman Shrimp Basket hiring, hopeful for May 1 opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shrimp Basket is nearing completion and has begun accepting applications. General Manager J.R. High on Wednesday said he hopes to begin training around April 26. He said the restaurant’s tentative...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Toyota Boshoku to build $40 million Athens manufacturing facility, creating 400 jobs
ATHENS, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey joined representatives of Toyota Boshoku America and local leaders in Limestone County Wednesday to announce that the global automotive supplier plans to invest over $50 million to open...
Man wanted for felony strangulation in Cullman County arrested in Arkansas operating Lyft/Uber
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man wanted in Cullman County on a felony strangulation/suffocation grand jury warrant was arrested in Highfill, Arkansas last Friday while providing ride share services, according to the Highfill Police Department...
Pet of the Week: Charlene is looking for her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Charlene is a 1-year-old hound mix. She’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet with what Ruttkay describes...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville tops Vinemont at home; Cleghorn’s shutout lifts West Point over Russellville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to take on Hanceville Tuesday night, and the Bulldogs were able to collect an important 10-5 area win at home. Mark Dyer got the start and the...
Annual Safe Kids Expo this Saturday, April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Safe Kids Expo will be this Saturday, April 13 at Sportsman Lake Park.
Blakely Hopper of Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center shared, “Our annual SAFE KIDS Expo is coming up...
Obituary: Vada Scott Brown
Vada Scott Brown, 83, of Bear Creek, Alabama entered in rest on April 8, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Brown was born on May 20, 1935 in Double Springs, Alabama....
Obituary: Georgia Etta Willcutt-Gardener
Georgia Etta Willcutt Gardener, 65, of Haleyville, slipped out of her family’s arms straight into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham.
She was born on April...
Obituary: Robert C. Durand
Visitation by friends for Mr. Robert Durand, 78, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Durand was a former educator and is survived by his...
Obituary: Mavis Ann Owens
Funeral services for Mavis Ann Owens, 71, of Cullman will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tommy Graves officiating, with burial in Cullman City Cemetery....
Math whiz: West Point’s Lily Whitesell undefeated in 7 years of math competitions
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School senior Lily Whitesell will graduate next month with a highly unlikely record to her credit: seven consecutive first-place finishes at the Cullman County Math Tournament. In...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or...
Cullman Commission honors state champion Lady Eagles
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 2A State Champion Cold Springs Lady Eagles basketball team was honored Tuesday morning by the Cullman County Commission. Wearing their royal blue state champion T-shirts, the young women, along...
Wallace State’s Dr. Vicki Karolewics presented Shirley B. Gordon Award
ORLANDO, Fla. - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College, with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2019, at the Society’s...
Vinemont celebrates history
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary celebrated the town’s history Saturday in conjunction with the ongoing Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration. Chosen as one of the Bicentennial schools, Vinemont Elementary has focused on Vinemont history throughout...
Ms. Senior Cullman County pageant this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Ms. Senior Cullman County pageant will take place this Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Ten beautiful ladies will compete...
Remember them: In Alabama, 25 children died as a result of child abuse in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At noon this Thursday, April 11, United Way agency Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) will hold its annual prayer walk to promote awareness and prevention of child abuse in Cullman County....
Cullman High’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre on Monday morning opened a series of in-school performances of its spring production “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” leading up to public performances starting this Thursday.
The...
Work zone crashes up in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Work zone crashes and fatalities on Alabama roads are up. As National Work Zone Awareness Week begins today, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reminds motorists to slow down and stay...
Obituary: Bertis Posey White
Bertis Posey White, 48, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 6, 1971 to Roderick "Rod" Nolen and Shelby Jean Shelton White.
Mr. White is...
Obituary: John Oakes
Mr. John Oakes, 96, of Cullman passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Obituary: Paul Smith
Mr. Paul Smith, 89, of Cullman are Friday, April 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with burial in Simcoe Community Cemetery. Visitation on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Venice Ray Fowler
Funeral services for Venice Ray Fowler, 88, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Duck River Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Betty Smith
Funeral services for Betty Smith, 84, of Cullman are Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Pastor Fred and Janice Rivers officiating, with burial in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation on...
Obituary: Mavis Ann Owens
Funeral services for Mavis Ann Owens, 71, of Cullman will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tommy Graves officiating, with burial in Cullman City Cemetery....
Obituary: LaDonna Pierce Hill
LaDonna Pierce Hill, 66, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2019 in Birmingham, AL. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 10 from 11 a.m. until 1...
Obituary: Melba Helen Brown
Melba Helen Brown, of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the age of 80.
She loved her cats and enjoyed working outside in her flower garden.
Melba was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Millard Eldrege Horton
Millard Eldrege Horton, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born March 28, 1938, in Cullman County, to Art and Gracie Scott Horton.
Mr. Horton loved to work on...
Obituary: Richard Calvin Lambert
Richard Calvin Lambert, 65, of Calera, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2019. He was born Feb. 27, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Lambert was the son of Calvin Coolidge and Clara Mae Baker...
Obituary: Laura Jean Wallace
Laura Jean Kinard Wallace, 70, of Haleyville passed away on April 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.
Jean was born on July 5, 1948 in Double Springs, Alabama. Jean was a member...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s men’s basketball’s Demarkus Lampley named NJCAA Division I 1st-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Demarkus Lampley carved out one of the most successful careers in Wallace State men’s basketball history and capped it Monday by being named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division...
Obituary: Flora Helen Couch
Funeral Services for Mrs. Flora Helen Couch, 90, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Her family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 a.m. prior to...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 4
unlawful possession...
(Updated)Authorities say missing 15-year-old girl from Vinemont has been found
Update: 4-9-19 9:50 a.m. The Cullman County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday morning that Sunni Hope has been found.
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is searching for 15-year-old Sunni Hope of Vinemont,...
Good Hope High Class of 1969 50-year reunion set for May 16
Good Hope High School’s Class of 1969 will hold its 50-year reunion on Thursday, May 16 from 5-8 p.m. in Belle Vue Hall at Stone Bridge Farms in Cullman.
For more information, contact Becky Barnard...
Fairview community enjoys 3rd annual Spring Fling
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club held its third annual Spring Fling at Randall Shedd Community Park Saturday. The event featured a car show, vendors, food and bounce houses for kids to enjoy,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936:
The beloved preacher, Reverend B.E. Fulmer is pastor at Ebenezer this year. School opened on Monday. Mr. Chaney and Misses Winn and Speegle are the teachers.
Miss Clyde Crider has...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Get an audience with the Duke of Merle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter is nearing capacity, so we’re sharing an extra Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
The “Duke of Merle” came to the...
Obituary: Phillip Batchelor
Phillip Arlin Batchelor, 51, of Double Springs, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Phillip was born on Dec. 13, 1967 in...
Obituary: H.J. “Bob” Waddell
H.J. “Bob” Waddell, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away April 5, 2019 at the age of 94.
He was born in Cullman, Alabama, May 16, 1924 to Cleve and Laura Parrish Waddell. He is preceded in...
Obituary: Cynthia “Cyndi” Witherington
Funeral services for Cynthia Witherington, age 57, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at First United Methodist Church with Todd Henderson officiating; burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Westminster Christian 13-4, Saturday scoring wrap-up
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
locking up a playoff spot with a 4-1 win over Ashville earlier this week, the
Aggies hosted Westminster Christian on Saturday and fell in a tough game, 13-4.
After a scoreless first inning,...
A special stop on our ’67-County Alabama Garden Party,’ where we discover a Lost...
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...
Big crowds make their way to 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival on sunny Saturday morning
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The gates opened for the 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday
morning and thousands made their way to St. Bernard Abbey for the arts and
crafts fair. Walking room was hard to come by within...
41 runners turn out for this year’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K Walk/Run
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sportsman Lake Park was the site of this year’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K Walk/Run and the weather conditions were perfect for the 41 runners in the field at this year’s...
‘We all want our students to succeed’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Two years ago, Fairview High School scored a 68 on the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)’s report card. The school took the score personally and sought redemption. It succeeded. When...
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Obituary: Franklin Ervin “Frank” Aderholt
Franklin Ervin “Frank” Aderholt, age 74, of Cullman, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home.
He was born August 3, 1947 to Ervin...
