Cullman County teachers focus on tech at annual conference
West Point fifth-grader Ellorie Kate Harbison (right) explains how her wired-up banana keyboard produces musical notes on the computer. Teachers even got to try playing songs! (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - On...
Cullman’s Gudger named vice chair of AL Senate’s Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic...
Then Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger passed the gavel to Dr. Jenny Folsom in August 2018. Now in the Alabama Senate, Gudger was named to a number of committees on Wednesday. (Cullman Tribune...
Holly Pond to pursue sewer plant upgrades, speed limit changes
The Holly Pond Town Council held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – The Holly Pond Town Council at Tuesday’s meeting granted Mayor Bill...
County sets school tax referendum
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its first work session and meeting of 2019 Tuesday morning. The work session was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and the commissioners, along...
Obituary: Barbara Jo Wakefield
Barbara Jo "Bobbye" Wakefield, 82, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Bobbye was born on March 9, 1936 in Childersburg, Alabama. She was...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets determined for 2019 Cullman County Basketball Tournament
Ronnie Barnes speaks to area basketball coaches during Wednesday's meeting to draw pairings for the 2019 Cullman County Basketball Tournament. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW – The pairings for this year’s Cullman County...
Cullman Police report rash of vehicle break-ins
CULLMAN - Cullman Police say a number of vehicles have been broken into recently and one stolen. Reports show two incidents on Monday and five on Tuesday this week. All have been on the...
Reports: Former Rep. Ed Henry will plead guilty in health care kickback scheme
Former Rep. Ed Henry, R- Hartselle represented Alabama House District 9, which includes parts of Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties. He did not seek re-election to his seat in the June 5, 2018 Primary....
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 9, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 9, 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...
Cullman County Schools hosting tech conference at Fairview High today
FAIRVIEW - Cullman County Schools teachers are attending a technology conference at Fairview High School today, learning how to incorporate tech into their classrooms and curriculum, and how technological developments are shaping the next...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope secures no. 1 seed in Co. Tournament: Bearcats win in...
Cole Maddox led the Raiders with 20 points in Good Hope's 60-55 win at Hanceville Tuesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Good Hope traveled to Hanceville Tuesday night for a pair...
Colony to get long sought-after Dollar General
Left to right: Councilman Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth, Councilman Samuel Ashford and Councilman Melvin Hammond (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, during the regular meeting of the Colony Town...
County proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Blakely Hopper, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Gail Swafford, Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission...
Fairview Town Council notes: Jan. 7, 2019
The Fairview Town Council held its first meeting of the new year on Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - On Monday evening, the Fairview Town Council held its first meeting of...
Obituary: Rozelle Estes Bedard
Rozelle Estes Bedard, 94 of Cullman, Alabama died Saturday, January 5, 2019. The public viewing is Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 1 p.m. until the Funeral Services which will be at Moss Funeral Home...
Obituary: Mavous Arlene Speegle
Funeral services for Mrs. Mavous Arlene Speegle, 96, of Cullman are Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from noon...
Obituary: Connie Allred Jr.
Connie Allred Jr., 74, of Brilliant, Alabama, entered into rest on January 7, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi.
Mr. Allred was born on October 3, 1944, in Haleyville, Alabama. He was a...
Obituary: Herbert Lee Gable, Sr.
Funeral services for Herbert Lee Gable Sr., 81, of Cullman are Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Doyle Berry officiating, with interment in Missionary Grove Cemetery. The family...
Obituary: Clinnon Conrad “Buddy” Burden
Clinnon Conrad “Buddy” Burden, 87, of Baileyton, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born December 2, 1931, to Henry and Suzie Lowe Burden.
Mr. Burden was a salesman. He spent many years...
Obituary: Rufus Horace “R.H.” Culpepper
A private graveside service for Rufus Horace “R.H.” Culpepper was held Tuesday January 8, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery. He was born on September 23, 1922 in Cullman and died on January 6, 2019.
Mr....
Baileyton set to move ahead with building of new town hall
Baileyton Town Council (Cullman Tribune file photo)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is ready to move forward with the construction its new town hall. Walker Brothers, Ltd. entered a bid of $310,000 at December’s...
Together we can make an impact: More than 95% of the dogs featured as...
Here are six of the 47 dogs featured as a “Pet of the Week” in The Cullman Tribune in 2018. (Cullman County Animal Shelter)
CULLMAN - Throughout 2018, The Tribune ran a print and online...
Pet of the Week: Slick’s looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Slick is a 6-month-old lab/terrier mix whose former owner is now working outside the country. He was well...
Arrests reported on Jan. 8, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 8, 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
Helms, Brittany...
Relay For Life of Cullman County to kick off 2019 season and ‘Bring Home...
CULLMAN - Volunteers for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will gather at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 17, at First Baptist Church of Cullman Fellowship Hall to kick off plans for its annual...
CBD/Hemp oil: what is the status?
A variety of cannabis sativa (Pixabay)
CULLMAN - Cannabidiol, called CBD, CBD oil or hemp oil, a chemical extracted from the flowers and buds of the hemp plant, a variety of cannabis sativa (marijuana is...
The music man: Cullman’s Tony Willingham has taught generations of musicians
Tony Willingham, of Tony’s School of Music, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. This year marks 50 years of teaching for Willingham. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - For half...
Community with Carol: Jamie Brown of the Senior Outreach Organization
Left to right: Jamie Brown, Carol Berry and Barbara Whitehead (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
Jamie Brown is my guest this week on Community with Carol. Jamie founded the Senior Outreach Organization back in...
Heartbreak in Santa Clara: Clemson stuns Alabama, 44-16
Running back Josh Jacobs ran for 47 yards on 11 carries in Alabama's 44-16 loss to Clemson Monday night. (Photo courtesy of Alabama Football)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – After putting together one of the most dominant...
Obituary: Charles William Goeller
Charles William Goeller of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Visitation for Mr. Goeller will be Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Moss Service Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A...
Obituary: Reba Fay Camp Rowe
Reba Fay Camp Rowe, 72, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 5, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care.
Mrs. Rowe was born on September 10, 1946, in Summertown, Tennessee. She was a member of Solid...
Obituary: Franklin D. Hanson
Franklin D. Hanson passed away on January 5, 2019 at the age of 85 years old.
Frank was born in Winston County, Alabama to William and Mary Hanson. He was one of twelve children. He...
Obituary: Kathleen Henson
Kathleen Henson, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 6, 2019 in Haleyville, Alabama, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Henson was born on March 15, 1945, in Elora, Tennessee. She was a member...
Arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Jan. 3
Aycock, Desmond Kade, 22
judge’s...
PREP SPORTS: A look back at some highlights from 2018
Matthew McDonald hits a solo homerun to put West Point up 8-0 in its game one win over Mortimer Jordan in round two of the AHSAA Baseball 5A State Playoffs. (Nick Griffin for the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905 and 1930
From the Files of 1905:
Grand jurors for September will be E.A. Cornelius, C.C. Yearwood, S.M. Foust, H.M. White, R.T. Presley, C. Whitfield, J.N. Gill, John Arndt, Thomas Warrick, J.M. Bottoms, John B. Lowery, J.M....
Tribune Tastemakers: 19 things to do in Cullman in 2019
Crowds filled Depot Park during 2017’s Strawberry Festival. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
I asked the Tribune TASTEMAKERS for suggestions on “must-do” things in Cullman to enjoy sometime during this new year, and with their input...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wallace State’s basketball teams begin conference play on Tuesday
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s basketball teams have turned the page to 2019, and that means conference play is looming.
Both teams begin Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) action at Gadsden State on Tuesday, and...
Deadline nears to sign on for Spring Fever Tour to Pigeon Forge
The Smoky Mountain Quiltfest will be part of the Spring Fever 2019 trip to Pigeon Forge in March 2019. (Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism)
HANCEVILLE - The deadline to sign up for the Wallace State...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (conclusion)
Talmadge and Virginia Drake (contributed)
Find parts one, two and three at www.cullmantribune.com/keyword/cloyce-talmadge-drake
Cloyce Talmadge Drake and the other members of the 35th Infantry had fought their way across France and into Belgium. The race to...
Nice day for a dip
Brave participants jump into the outdoor pool at Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge event at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - It was a gorgeous morning for a...
Obituary: Wilma Yvonne Brock
Wilma Yvonne Brock, age 58 of Hanceville, died Thursday, January 3, 2018. She is survived by her son, Aaron Brock (Karlee), sister, Kathy Pruitt, 3 brothers: Gary Harper, Ricky Harper, Stanley Harper, grandchildren: Karma...
Obituary: Estelle Ray
Mrs. Estelle Ray passed away on January 4, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born on July 23, 1924.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arco Ray and daughter-in-law, Donna Ray....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs, Cullman pick up wins in Jack’s New Year’s Rumble; Good...
Elizabeth Hill (3) posted 17 points in the Lady Eagles' 58-33 win over Phillips Saturday afternoon. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – Cold Springs, Good Hope and Cullman were in the field at...
‘Be bold and dream big’: City of Cullman developing plan for the future
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer at Thursday night’s kick-off meeting for the City of Cullman’s five-year strategic plan (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman is set to...
Church surprises Hanceville middle schoolers with holiday project
Before and after shots show the work a group of volunteers from Hanceville First United Methodist Church did in a girls’ restroom at Hanceville Middle School. (Photo courtesy HFUMC)
HANCEVILLE - Eighth-grade students at Hanceville...
Cullman County man’s bond revoked in manslaughter case
Donald Wayne Trammell (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - On Friday morning, Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas revoked the bond of Donald Wayne Trammell, 43, of Jones Chapel in the manslaughter case stemming from the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond collects home sweep of Brindlee Mountain
Tyler Boatright shoots from the free-throw line in Holly Pond's 80-60 win over Brindlee Mountain Friday night. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – The Broncos took on Brindlee Mountain in a pair...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs collect area wins over Glencoe; Friday night scoring wrap-up
Kierra Merriweather (5) attacks the basket in Hanceville's 55-52 win over Glencoe Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs hosted the Yellow Jackets of Glencoe for a...
Obituary: Marion K. Butler
Marion K. Butler, 85, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 3, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care Center.
To honor Marion's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Burial will be at Winston Memorial Cemetery....
Obituary: Sharon Lynn Reed
Funeral service for Sharon Lynn Reed, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Reed...
Obituary: Dwight Ransom
Mr. Dwight Ransom passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 31, 1947, to Rayburn Ely and Lula Ray Ransom.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Thomas J. Szilagi
Mr. Thomas J. Szilagi passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born October 3, 1957, to Sigmond and Elizabeth Joan Szilagi.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Amy Dianne McMillan
Amy Dianne McMillan, 49, of Arley entered into rest on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her home.
Ms. McMillan was born on November 21, 1969 in Jasper, Alabama. Amy has been a member of Bethel...
Obituary: Addlene Savannah Miller
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...
Obituary: Nell Brown
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
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...
Arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019
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,...
Cullman Police make multiple drug distribution arrests
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...
Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Jan. 30
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...
Hereditary Female Cancers seminar at Cullman Regional Jan. 17
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
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...
Cullman man charged with making terrorist threats at local business
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...
Alabama enters Human Trafficking Awareness Month with high marks
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...
Warrior man arrested after shooting on I-65 in Cullman County
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...
Cullman Caring for Kids recovering from flooding
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
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....
Wallace State Sonography program graduates full class of 30
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...
Southern Ghost Girls tour coming to Rumors Deli Jan. 12
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...
Obituary: Amanda Smith Gibson
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...
Obituary: James Michael Story
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...
Obituary: Marie “Tig” Bennefield
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. ...
Arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019
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...
Agriplex offering loads of activities for 2019
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...
New Year’s Eve at Goat Island; Round 2 onstage, new plans on deck
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 -...
Obituary: Arlin H. “Smitty” Smith
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...
Obituary: Debra Smith Collum
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...
Obituary: John Gilbert Norris
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,...
Brooks’ Place’s Swafford reflects on 2018
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...
Community with Carol: Linda Bailey with the Committee on Church Cooperation
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
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....
Strange New Year’s traditions from around the world
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...
Firehouse Subs officially opens in south Cullman
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...
Man facing manslaughter charge in son’s death leads Cullman Police on chase
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...
Obituary: Doris Lynn Cason
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...
Obituary: Betty Jane (Neal) Allbright
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...
Obituary: Lawton R. Waldrep
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...
Obituary: Gary L. Dunn
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...
Obituary: Geraldine Holley
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...
Obituary: Arvel ‘Lightning’ Allison
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....
Obituary: Jessica Lee Beam
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....
24/7 fitness, Community Wellness Day and Polar Bear Plunge on deck for CWAC
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...
Arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018
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
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,...
City, County New Year’s hours, sanitation schedules
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...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930
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...
New Year’s wit and wisdom from 2018’s Tribune Tastemakers
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...
Ivey awards grants to support sexual assault, domestic violence victims
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...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (part 3)
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...
Hanceville City Hall gets a facelift
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...
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Therapeutic Recreation celebrates holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. – After December’s intermittent bad weather prompted a rescheduled date, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation held an after-Christmas...
