Obituary: Whitney Anne Maddux
Whitney Anne Maddux, age 31, of Vinemont, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born February 19, 1991, to John Maddux and...
Obituary: Jimmy Lawayne Bales
A graveside service for Jimmy Lawayne Bales of Vinemont will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Mt. Zion Church of the Nazarene...
‘I’m glad we live in America’: Lynn hosts annual Fourth of July celebration
LYNN, Ala. – The Town of Lynn hosted its annual Fourth of July event Friday night at Lynn City Park, and there was plenty for everyone...
Hanceville Pool closed over weekend for repairs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Locals all over Cullman County will be hitting the water this Fourth of July weekend but unfortunately, they’ll have to wait...
Mopars by the Lake car show raises funds for Secret Meals for Hungry Children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many children in Cullman rely heavily on free and reduced breakfasts and lunches five days a week; however, the weekend creates a...
‘Rehydration Drive’ scheduled for local fire departments next Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Redline Leather Workz, located at 222 Arkadelphia Road in Hanceville, is hosting a bottled water drive for fire departments across the...
Vinemont welcomes new business The Butcher Meat Co. with Grand Opening
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont has gained its newest addition in The Butcher Meat Co. on Friday morning. The business, owned...
Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism hears community input on future endeavors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) Executive Director Nathan Anderson and Brian Trusty of PROS Consulting hosted an open community...
Obituary: Charles ‘Ken’ Sparks
Mr. Charles "Ken" Sparks, age 94, of Albertville, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 6...
Obituary: Vera Mae Harbison
Funeral Service for Vera Mae Harbison, age 92, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Lena Belle Speer Henderson
Lena Belle Speer Henderson, age 88, of Double Springs, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
She was born...
Obituary: Scotty Dewayne Griffin
Funeral service for Scotty Dewayne Griffin, 69, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Blair Congregational Methodist Church with...
Obituary: Philip Keith Davis
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for Philip Keith Davis, 64, of Logan.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Davis family.
Mr....
Gov. Ivey awards grants for domestic violence enforcement, training and related services for agencies...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $130,000 in grants to help agencies investigate and prosecute domestic violence and related crimes while...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Taking care of tomatoes
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Tomatoes are by far the most popular plant in the vegetable garden but can also be the most problematic. Eliminate the questions...
‘Put in the work’: Cold Springs’ Ella Bruer looking forward to upcoming season
BREMEN, Ala. -- The summer play-day games for local basketball teams have come to an end and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles finished off...
A.J. Daugherty named new UAB Head Softball Coach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has announced the hiring of A.J. Daugherty as new head coach of the UAB Softball program.
A...
The Cullman Tribune brings home the gold at yearly press awards
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune won big at the annual Alabama Press Association Awards last week in Orange Beach, garnering over 20...
Keep your pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - With all the excitement associatied with July the 4th, pet owners often do not realize the effects of fireworks on...
Obituary: Rayfield Bernard Kreps
Rayfield Bernard Kreps, age 84, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Rayfield was born September 12, 1937, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Christopher Michael Joslyn
Christopher Michael Joslyn, age 67, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born October 10, 1954, in...
Obituary: Darrell Dean Taylor
Darrell Dean Taylor, age 65, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born October 10, 1956, in...
Obituary: Shirley Mae Lovell
Shirley Mae Lovell, age 81, of Hanceville, passed away on June 29, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 4,...
Arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Child Development Center gives Inclusive playground progress update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The playground renovations at the Child Development Center, begun in 2017, are almost completed, with phase 2 of planning and part...
Summer Bridge program helping students save time, money for college
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The first of two Start Right Summer Bridge sessions is currently underway at Wallace State Community College, and the students who...
North Cullman Jack’s redesigned to allow for better entry and exit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The recently renovated Jack’s restaurant on Hwy 157 was rebuilt due to a scheduled review of each of the Jack’s Family...
Continuing the family tradition of service
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday evening saw Michael Sullins accept the board appointment to Cullman’s Planning Commission by the Cullman City Council at their council...
Cullman Lion’s Club holds Installation Dinner for new officers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Lions and Lionesses met on Monday evening at Stonebridge Farms for a dinner and installation of the new 2022-2023 officers...
Obituary: Dwayne Jackson
Dwayne Jackson, age 81, of Arkadelphia, Alabama passed away on June 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death...
Obituary: Joshua James Smith
Funeral service for Joshua James Smith, age 40, of Vinemont, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Crystal “Chrys” Armstrong
Crystal “Chrys” Armstrong, age 37, of Hanceville passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care Center. She was born...
Obituary: Shelia Jo French
Funeral Service for Shelia Jo French, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Center Grove Baptist...
Wallace State Community College has 13 students win National SkillsUSA medals, including three teams...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College had 13 students earn a medal, including three teams to win a gold, at the 2022 SkillsUSA...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28-29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28-29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Council appoints two new members to city’s planning commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening at city hall where Michael Sullins and Blake Bright were appointed to the...
Tyson Farms lawsuit settlement funds new projects in Colony, Garden City and Forks in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Attorney General’s Restitution Fund Oversite Committee met at three different locations on Saturday to announce projects that are being planned...
2022 Independence Day fun planned for Cullman and surrounding areas
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - To celebrate Independence Day, there’s no shortage of local family friendly, festive events coming up in Cullman County and surrounding...
‘Don’t back down’: Colby Miller recaps his playing days at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Vinemont's multi-sport standouts, Colby Miller. Colby made a long list of school and...
Obituary: Alora Suzanne Whittle
Funeral service for Alora Suzanne Whittle, of Cullman, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Jewell Dean Thompson
Jewell Dean Thompson, age 83, of Smith Lake, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 7, 1938,...
Obituary: Zelda Mae Falkner
Funeral service for Zelda Mae Falkner, age 87, of Panama City Beach, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Cullman...
Obituary: Betty Francis Pitzing
Betty Francis Pitzing, age 77, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born in Cullman, Alabama...
‘Never take anything for granted’: Stella Smith discusses her Cullman career
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman basketball player Stella Smith. Some of Stella's best basketball memories actually happened off of...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
United Way of Cullman County announces annual Stuff the Bus campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County will be hosting their 5th annual school supply drive, Stuff the Bus, July 15-22. School...
‘Surround yourself with the right people’: Tanner Kilgo recaps his Cold Springs career
BREMEN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs basketball player Tanner Kilgo. He will be going to Ole Miss to continue...
‘Stay positive’: Kyndall Seal reflects on her Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope volleyball and basketball standout, Kyndall Seal.
Kyndall made great sports memories competing for...
First Splash-In movie at WildWater on Thursday evening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s new premier water park, WildWater, will host its first movie night on Thursday evening, bringing fun for the whole family...
Pet of the Week: Find a hero in Thor!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Thor!
According to Ruttkay, Thor is a...
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training presented at West Cullman Baptist Association
CULLMAN, Ala. - The West Cullman Baptist Association invited Lee Wright with the Alabama State Board of Missions to give a seminar Thursday on...
CARTS needs you!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) has almost 10 driver vacancies which need to be filled immediately. The driver shortage...
City and county schools review safety plans and seek to assure caregivers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following the May 24 attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 young children and two teachers dead,...
Obituary: Samuel Wayne Dean
Samuel Wayne Dean, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Wayne was born November 16, 1939.
Wayne is survived by...
Obituary: Howard O’neal Godsey
Howard O’neal Godsey, 87, of Double Springs, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Hendrix Health Care.
Howard was born on February 15, 1935,...
Obituary: Rhonda Karen Anderson
Rhonda Karen Anderson, age 73, of Falkville, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Woodland Village Health Care. She was born February 8,...
Obituary: Ruth Ilene Cochran
Graveside service for Ruth Ilene Cochran, age 99, of Panama City Beach, FL, formally of Cullman, AL, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,...
Obituary: Ruby Nell Graves
Ruby Nell Graves, 89, of Bangor entered into rest on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at her residence. She was born June 16, 1933 in...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Watson
Bobby Joe Watson, 74 of Cullman, moved to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center.
Bobby was born on January...
CCSO makes arrests in death of infant
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the West Point area in reference to an unresponsive juvenile at 8:00 a.m....
Arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville to remove Home Economics/AG and Welding buildings from high school
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met for their regular meeting on Thursday night at City Hall with all members present.
Mayor Kenneth Nail...
CCSO kept busy with multiple arrests over past week
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated drug related arrests over the week.
CCSO deputies observed suspicious vehicles at a...
(Update) Apartment fire claims life of 67-year-old Hanceville resident
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - UPDATE: The apartment fire in Hanceville has resulted in a fatality this afternoon. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, there...
Obituary: Vadie Leigh Overton
Vadie Leigh Overton, 90, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Vadie was born on April...
‘Just be yourself’: Fairview’s Emma Roberts looks back on her Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview softball player and band member Emma Roberts. Emma had many unique experiences and made...
‘You can’t take back time’: Brody Peppers remembers his Cold Springs career
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs basketball player Brody Peppers about his years playing for the Eagles. There were...
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Dissatisfied over CARTS services, Sevita employee sounds off at County Commission work session
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met for their monthly meeting on Thursday evening to cover a robust agenda.
During the preceding work session,...
Flies from yesteryear: from the files of 1954 and 1937
From the files of 1954:
Marie Peinhardt was chosen Cullman County’s first Dairy Maid, in the contest held Friday at Klein’s creamery. She is the...
Obituary: Billy Gene Walker
Billy Gene Walker, age 87, of Hanceville, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born January 8, 1935, to...
Mental health first aid training to be provided at the Cullman County Library in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library will be hosting a Mental Health First Aid training course Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20 from...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Form a bond with Bruiser!
CULLMAN, Ala. – With plenty of love to spare these days, Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Community Career Fair gives personal quality to hiring process
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development partnered with Cullman Economic Development Agency Thursday to sponsor a Community Career Fair...
Busted Knuckle Off Road Vehicles to expand facility
CULLMAN, Ala. - A group of members from the Cullman Chamber of Commerce, Wallace State, Cullman Area Technology Academy and the Cullman Economic Development...
Obituary: Emma Inez McGuire
Emma Inez McGuire, age 86, of Anniston, Alabama, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at her residence.
Emma was born on June 29, 1935, in...
Obituary: Janet Ann Shrewsbury
Janet Ann Shrewsbury, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Janet was born February 27, 1937, in Skelton, West...
Obituary: James Edward Doss
James Edward Doss, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. James was born September 22, 1945 in Arkadelphia, Alabama.James...
Elective abortions illegal in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Friday afternoon that the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama has lifted the injunction against...
Tomato enthusiasts prepare for Tomato Taste-Off event at Festhalle Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office is hosting a Tomato Taste-Off event at Festhalle Farmer’s Market on June 25th to look for...
Arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Update) Escaped inmate who stole ambulance from UAB, vehicle from Cullman recaptured
PHOENIX, AZ - The manhunt for a Jefferson County Inmate ended on Tuesday after being captured by U.S. Marshal’s in Phoenix, Arizona. Phillip Shane...
‘Lead by example’: Kaylee Stallings remembers her Holly Pond career
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Holly Pond multi-sport athlete Kaylee Stallings about her days as a Bronco. Kaylee made...
Meeting offers second opportunity to apply to WSCC health science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Science department will host a Second Opportunity informational meeting on Thursday, June 30, at 10:00 a.m. to...
Hanceville emergency personnel give demonstrations at the Library’s Summer Reading Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Fire and Police Department’s with the Cullman Air Evac team visited the Hanceville Library on Wednesday during their Summer...
Obituary: Douglas Eugene Smith
Douglas Eugene Smith, age 74, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Douglas was born October 25, 1947.
Douglas is survived by...
Sips ‘n Strokes takes class to Ave Maria Grotto on Saturday evening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sips ‘n Strokes of Cullman is packing up their paints and canvases for an on-site class at Ave Maria Grotto on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects summer wins over Decatur Heritage, Lawrence County
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles wrapped up their summer schedule with a pair of games at Cullman High School Thursday and...
Arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: Treat yourself to Trixie!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Trixie!
According to Ruttkay, Trixie is an...
‘Never give up and strive for your goals’: Elijah Guyton recaps his Aggie years
FAIRIVEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview kicker Elijah Guyton, who will continue his academic and athletic career at the University...
‘Together in 1 House’—showcasing the musical soul of Alabama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center is soon to host the songwriter showcase “Together in 1 House,” presented by David Vest with E320...
Kremlin announces refusal to honor Geneva Convention with two Alabamian detainees
Two Alabamian veteran volunteers in the Ukrainian war, Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh, of Hartselle, and Alexander John Robert Drueke, of Tuscaloosa, were taken by...
Obituary: Tammy Lynn Thompson
Tammy Lynn Thompson, age 52, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was born June 2, 1970,...
Obituary: Charles Kenneth Chambers
Funeral service for Charles Kenneth Chambers, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022, at First Baptist Church...
Obituary: Cindy Gail Yearwood Steele
Cindy Gail Yearwood Steele, 61, of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home.
Cindy was born on June 16, 1961,...
Obituary: Michael Eugene Johnson
Michael Eugene Johnson, age 65, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Michael was born December 24, 1956, in Cullman, Alabama...
Jack’s Family Restaurants to reopen location in North Cullman on June 27
Cullman, Ala. – Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) will reopen its restaurant in North Cullman, Alabama on June 27, 2022. In celebration of the restaurant’s...
Zoning Board approves Main Ave./8th St. N.E. variance contingent on City Council’s upcoming vote
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals met on Monday evening with all members present and one item...
APLICATIONS
Cullman City Council April 7 notes: Tax abatement, clean financial audit,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a slate of upcoming special events, while tabling a request from Michael McBrayer for...
