Obituary: Tony C. Smothers
Tony C. Smothers, age 62 of Bremen passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on July...
Obituary: Oliver D. Haygood
Corporal Oliver D. Haygood, age 59 of the Colony, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born...
Obituary: James Leon Eidson, Sr.
Funeral services for James (Buddy) Leon Eidson, Sr. will be at 11 a.m. on Friday August 5, 2022, at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, Pastor...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Crumbley
Patricia Ann Crumbley, age 71, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Patricia was born December 8, 1950, in Arab, Alabama...
8 members of Calhoun County-based methamphetamine trafficking ring arrested
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An indictment charging 12 defendants in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy based in Calhoun County was unsealed Tuesday, announced U.S. Attorney Prim...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Keep God first’: Holly Pond’s Samantha Giles gearing up for senior season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- 2021 was another solid year for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They finished runners-up in the area tournament and made...
AHSAA mourns the passing of long-time supporter Feltus McGriff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association was saddened to learn of the passing of long-time special fan and AHSAA volunteer Feltus...
CCSO makes multiple arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests countywide Thursday through Sunday.
Thursday, July 28
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the...
Ryans Creek Baptist Church hosts inaugural car show
BREMEN, Ala. - In a sign of Christian charity, Ryans Creek Baptist Church accepted no entry fees at its inaugural car show Saturday morning....
Food, school supplies to be given away Aug. 6 at The Link: Partnership with...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m.-noon, those in need can go by The Link of Cullman County’s drive-through for food...
Cullman First Baptist dedicates Kids’ Space
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman First Baptist Church dedicated a new education space for children on Sunday, July 31, 2022. This new addition includes new...
Obituary: Geraldine McSwain
Funeral services for Geraldine McSwain of Bremen will be 12 p.m., Wednesday, August 3rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson’s...
Obituary: Stanley Eugene Finnen
Stanley Eugene Finnen, age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 8,...
Obituary: Feltus Clinton McGriff
Funeral Service for Feltus Clinton McGriff, age 93, of Cullman, AL (Holly Pond), will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at...
Obituary: Layla Marie Lynch
Graveside services for Layla Marie Lynch of Cullman will be 3:30 P.M Wednesday, August 3rd at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Scott Kowerduck will...
Obituary: Robert Duane Phillips
Robert Duane Phillips, 93, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away on July 29, 2022. He was born July 1, 1929, in Cullman County, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Ida Norene Abbott
Ida Norene Abbott, age 81 of Houston, AL, formerly of Hollywood, FL, entered into rest on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Brookwood Baptist Medical...
Obituary: Bonnie Lee Rice Swann Nichles
Bonnie Lee Rice Swann Nichles, 82, of Hanceville passed away Sunday, July 31st, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing Home. A memorial service will be planned...
Pet of the Week: Sparrow – A friend through thick and thin
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sparrow.
Sparrow is a...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘We are a family’: Cullman’s Olivia Britton ready for senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last season was a special one for the Cullman Lady Bearcat softball team as they made a deep postseason run before...
2 teens killed in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. -Two teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle wreck in Cullman County early Monday morning. The crash happened at approximately 1:21 a.m. in...
Free admission for school employees Tuesday at WildWater
CULLMAN, Ala. - All school employees in Cullman County are invited to enjoy a free day of fun in the sun at WildWater on...
Firefighters host day in the park
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and the Town of Holly Pond hosted the inaugural Day in the Park...
Obituary: James Melvin Carter
Funeral services for James Melvin “Skip” Carter were held at 4:00 p.m. on July 30, 2022, at Holly Pond Funeral Home. Mr. Carter passed...
‘King of Pop’ flavor
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Friday marked the end of Fairview's nighttime band camp. This week, the 66-member Aggie Band will begin perfecting its halftime show.
Director...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1954
From the files of 1904
Miss Annie McConnell has returned to her studies in Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Joseph Rudder returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Knoxville.
Captain...
‘For All Mankind’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat Band completed its final week of band camp this week with an evening performance for the community.
Christopher Smith,...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. DANCE
After turning 70 this year, I’m performing in my first, classical ballet. Seeing all those ballerinas on tiptoe, I’m wondering—why didn’t they just get...
Obituary: Evelyn Louise Horton
Evelyn Louise Horton, 82, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the arms of her loving Father on July 28, 2022. She was born to...
Obituary: Charles Edward Mason
Charles Edward Mason, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 27, 2022, at the age of 70. Ed was born in Cullman County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Marveline Burnett
Marveline Burnett, 89 of Addison, passed away July 29, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 23, 1933, in Lawrence County, AL...
Obituary: Wendell Lavaughn Moody
Wendell Lavaughn Moody, age 88 of Haleyville, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
Wendell was born on...
Obituary: Emma Lou Hathcoat
Graveside service for Emma Lou Hathcoat, 86, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, at Cullman Memory Gardens, Rev. Steve...
Obituary: James Harley Hunt
James Harley Hunt passed from this life on July 29th, 2022, at his home. He was born June 16, 1934, to Clarence and Caroline...
Logan VFD, others beefing up lake search and rescue capabilities
LOGAN, Ala. – The Logan Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently purchased a 21-foot SeaArk boat from Russell Marine in Dodge City to be used...
Cold Springs Royal Blue Band preparing show full of country hits
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Royal Blue Band wrapped up its second and final week of band camp this week. The...
‘Peter and the Wolf’ a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attendees enjoyed a one-night-only performance of “Peter and the Wolf” Friday evening at Stone Bridge Farms, courtesy of BD Ballet Academy,...
City school board meets for last time before new school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday morning held a special-called meeting at the central office.
In its last meeting before the...
Obituary: Rhonda Jean Maciejewski
Rhonda Jean Maciejewski, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Rhonda was born April 23, 1952.
Rhonda enjoyed working in...
Obituary: James Edward Thompson
James Edward Thompson, age 79, of Eva, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Folsom Center. He was born November 23, 1942, in...
Obituary: Tammy Marlene Baldwin
Tammy Marlene Baldwin, 46 of Curry, passed away July 27, 2022, at UAB Hospital.
She was born August 25, 1975, in Conway, Arkansas.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: Minerva Ann Tilley
Minerva Ann Tilley, 76, of Vinemont passed away Friday, July 29th, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 28, 1945, to John Dixon...
Rock the South safety, traffic updates from law enforcement: Festival returning Aug. 5-6
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Chief of Highway Patrol Michael...
Arrests and incidents reported July 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Sparta’
ARLEY, Ala. - The Meek Band of Champions is in its final week of band camp. Last week saw the percussion section and color...
State agencies, Children’s of Alabama partner to expand training for mental health service coordinators...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Decades of research indicate the early years of life are a period of exponential brain development, characterized by great opportunity and...
Young authors read published books
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Young authors, siblings John Luke and Anna Kate Allcorn, participated in their first public appearance Wednesday morning at the Hanceville Public...
Peinhardt Farm Day(s) returning Oct. 15-16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation will host Peinhardt Living History Farm Day over an unprecedented two-day span this year. Peinhardt...
Obituary: Edith Ruth Herring
Memorial services for Edith Ruth Roberts (Dinggy) Herring, 59, of Cullman are incomplete and will be announced by the family. Mrs. Herring passed from...
Obituary: Ann Warren
Curtis Ann Warren, age 85 of Arley, passed away July 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September...
Obituary: Edna May Boyd
Edna May (Hamilton) Boyd, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the age of 86 from complications related...
Obituary: Dorothy Allen Widner Legg
Dorothy Allen Widner Legg, 90, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on July 27, 2022, in Cullman, Alabama. She was born in Etowah County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Jean Whaley Lollar
Jean Whaley Lollar, 91, made her final journey home on July 26, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1930, to William Otto and...
Obituary: Dennis Marshal Jones
Dennis Marshall Jones, age 64, of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Dennis was born November 24, 1957, in Selma,...
Covington Casket Company distribution center coming to Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening announced that Covington Casket Company will be bringing a distribution center to Hanceville. The...
21 students graduate WSCC Dental Assisting program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program recognized 21 students who successfully completed the one-year program, earning an Associate in Applied...
Arrests and incidents reported July 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Bright, shiny and new’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Tuesday held a brief ribbon cutting for its updated emergency department. The $9.5 million expansion, which increased the...
Reception for Mother Mary Rose, LIHM July 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold a reception/covered dish dinner in the Family Life Center following the 5:30 p.m. Mass...
‘Keeping our children safe will continue to be our No. 1 priority’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) hosted a law enforcement safety event at Desperation Church Tuesday, just a couple of weeks...
Woman allegedly bites gas station clerk
HOLLY POND, Ala. - A woman allegedly involved in an altercation with a Marathon gas station clerk Sunday night just before 10 p.m. was...
Obituary: Juan Lloyd Medina Sr.
Juan Lloyd Medina Sr., age 80, of Logan, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Juan was born March 3, 1942.
Obituary: David Edward Faulkner
David Edward Faulkner, age 73, of Falkville, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 20, 1949, in...
Obituary: Imogene Knop Hopper
Funeral Service for Imogene Knop Hopper, age 92, of Eva, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Bethel United Methodist...
Obituary: David Jearld Tarwater
David Jearld Tarwater, age 82, of Sumiton, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. He was born Wednesday, July 10, 1940, to Guston Fowell...
Mid-week arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Drug use, assaults, probation violations and grand jury indictments kept the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) busy the past several days.
Thursday,...
Congressional Baseball Game to be broadcast nationally July 28
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mo Brooks on Wednesday announced he will start at first base for the Republicans in the Thursday, July 28, Congressional...
Cullman’s Carter Early, 7, punches ticket to Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seven-year-old Carter Early has been on the “Road to Loretta’s” since February, his mother Candi Hollis told The Tribune.
The West Elementary...
Arrests and incidents reported July 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Carson Owens named Wallace State Lions head softball coach
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College alumnus and softball assistant coach Carson Owens has been appointed head coach of the Wallace State softball team, President...
Growing needs: City debuts plans for new multi-sports and events center
CULLMAN, Ala. –The City of Cullman on Wednesday introduced plans for its new 130,000-square-foot multi-sports and events center on Field of Miracles Drive. With an...
Eckenrod Ford hosts free car show for local car enthusiasts
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Eckenrod Ford dealership along Alabama Highway 157 held a “car enthusiasts” car show Sunday evening. The lot was blocked off so...
Berlin celebrates ‘Sweet Grown Alabama Day’
BERLIN, Ala. - As a celebration of locally grown products and farmers’ markets, statewide nonprofit Sweet Grown Alabama hosted “Sweet Grown Alabama Day” Saturday,...
Obituary: Gerald Lee Bredeson
Gerald Lee Bredeson, age 83, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Gerald was born January 26, 1939, in Willmar, MN...
Obituary: Carlie James Hann
Visitation for Carlie James Hann, age 82 of Cullman, will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home....
Obituary: Arthur Junior Oden
Funeral Service for Arthur Junior Oden, age 64, of Vinemont, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ronald Monroe Henry
Ronald Henry, 73, of Cullman, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents: Millard...
Obituary: Melvin Hammond III
Funeral services for Melvin Hammond III will be 12:00 P.M. Saturday, July 30th at Fairview Baptist Church in Colony, Alabama. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Dale Elebert Lewis
A graveside service for Dale Elebert Lewis of Hanceville, Alabama will be 4:00 P.M. Saturday, July 30th at Arkadelphia Cemetery in Arkadelphia.
Mr. Lewis was...
Obituary: William Boyd Evans
William Boyd (Bill) Evans, Cullman and Woodville Al passed away Monday, July 25th, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was surrounded by family...
Parents and guardians reminded that childhood vaccinations are required
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Now is the time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines before the start of school. Getting...
City recognizes outstanding citizen – City Garage’s Rod Cook honored by Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Pro Tem Johnny Cook had proud news about a City employee at Monday’s council meeting. City Garage...
Arrests and incidents reported July 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
DA-Elect Crocker announces transition team
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Elect Champ Crocker on Tuesday announced the formation of his transition team.
Below is Crocker’s announcement, in full:
Today...
‘Be kind to people’: Reagan Aaron remembers her playing days at Meek
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Meek basketball and softball player, Reagan Aaron. Reagan made plenty of memories both on...
‘We Got the Beat’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Bronco Band finished its two-week fundamentals camp Friday and will start perfecting its halftime performance this week....
See ‘Peter and the Wolf’ July 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - "Peter and the Wolf" is a fun, brief story ballet for all ages. In fact, in the Friday, July 29, one-night-only...
Magnificent artwork and superior hospitality
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leldon Maxcy opened the doors of his specialty gift shop to local art aficionados Friday night and introduced several artists who...
Obituary: Ralph Frederick Kreps Jr.
Ralph Frederick Kreps Jr., age 69, of Vinemont passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born March 6, 1953,...
Obituary: Linda Gail White
Linda Gail White, 76, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on February 15,...
2nd Ave. NE expected to reopen to traffic in matter of weeks
CULLMAN, Ala. - After many months of rerouted traffic, the portion of Second Avenue NE that runs along Depot Park and in front of...
Good Hope’s City Council renames portion of Calvert Road to James Calvert Road
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second July meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a resolution...
Arrests and incidents reported July 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope Raider Band kicks off fall prep with new director
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raider Band is under new direction this year. Joshua Anderson, who graduated in May from Jacksonville State...
Big screen, popcorn and auditorium of eager elders – Cullman County Commission on Aging...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman area golden agers, with fresh popcorn in hand, chattered with anticipation before viewing “Big Fish” at Daystar Church Thursday. All...
Obituary: Wanda Neal Smith
Wanda Neal Smith, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on July 23, 2022, at the age of 98. She was born in Blountsville, Alabama, on...
4 local UA students participate in summer 2022 Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - This summer, 165 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1937 and 1954
From the files of 1937:
Miss Jeanette Green returned Wednesday from Roswell, New Mexico, where she has been since January. Her many friends are glad...
APLICATIONS
ADPH: B.1.1.7 (U.K.) COVID-19 variant identified in 8 Alabama residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reported Thursday that eight variant strain cases of the highly transmissible COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant...
