Obituary: Mitchell Lewis Fortenberry
Funeral service for Mitchell Lewis Fortenberry, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Mt. Olive Church...
Obituary: Matthew James Amaro
A funeral service for Matthew James Amaro of Vinemont, Alabama will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial...
Obituary: Glenn Perdue
Glenn Perdue, age 77, of Bremen, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving...
Obituary: Jerry Lee Hailes
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Jerry Lee Hailes, 56, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hailes family.
Mr. Hailes...
Cullman man arrested following tip
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an individual running down the road in the Vinemont area...
Hanceville City Council continues to work with Industrial Board to fund projects
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening where the council voted to approve transferring funds to the Hanceville Industrial Development...
Home Builders Association recognizes four seniors with J.B. ‘Boots’ Hill Memorial Scholarships
CULLMAN, Ala. - Four seniors were honored at a Family Scholarship Night held by the Cullman County Home Builders Association and hosted by Mitch...
Cullman Police Department asst. chief retires; shares memories, experiences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Assistant Police Chief Craig Montgomery spent his first day in retirement enjoying some front porch sitting and late morning coffee...
Catch a wave at WildWater’s Grand Opening on June 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) newest and much anticipated venture will hold its grand opening on Friday, June 17.
Gates...
Obituary: Saundra Marie Garrard Green
Saundra Marie Garrard Green, age 75, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at her residence.
Saundra was born on March 21, 1947,...
Obituary: George Barry Willoughby
Barry was overly fond of chocolate. It's a known fact that if there was any in the house, he'd eat it and lie about...
Teaching and growing for Cullman students continues with The Link’s Enrichment Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s Summer Enrichment Camp welcomed its first week of campers in efforts of keeping the children of...
Arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Scholarship created at Wallace State to honor Randolph Ryan
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Almost 25 years after his death, a longtime educator and coach from Morgan County is still being honored by those who...
‘Good Hope is such a special place’: Tanner Malin reflects on his Raider career
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope football and basketball star Tanner Malin, who will be going to Millsaps...
West Point Quiz Bowl team returns from National Championship; Brodie Henry honored as a...
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Quiz Bowl team recently returned from the 2022 High School National Championship (HSNCT) which took place...
Cullman City Council welcomes Brad Smith to vacant Place No. 1 position
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council met on Monday night at City Hall opening with the swearing in on newest council member, Brad Smith.
Smith...
CPD and Cullman Cosmetic Family Dentistry partner for event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is partnering with Cullman Cosmetic and Family Dentistry to host their Smiles for Life event today, June...
Obituary: Betty M. (Cram) Jess
Betty M. (Cram) Jess, 95, of Baileyton, AL, formerly of Clinton, Iowa passed away Thursday, June 9 at home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Jess...
Obituary: Judith Dianne Julian
Funeral service for Judith Dianne Julian, age 74, of Eva, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ronnie Phillip Frese
Funeral service for Ronnie Phillip Frese, age 74, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Andrews Chapel in...
Obituary: Danny Ray Reeder
Graveside service for Danny Ray Reeder, 59, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Vinemont First Baptist Cemetery, with...
Obituary: Fae Nell Swafford
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Fae Nell Swafford, 82, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Swafford...
Wallace State’s Agriculture/Horticulture Production has four students earn 3M/NC3 scholarships; more department news
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Four students from Wallace State Community College’s Agriculture/Horticulture Production program are the recipients of The Skilled Trades – 3M Transformational Scholarship,...
Arrests and incidents reported June 9, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces new principal
Cullman, Ala. - Pastor Richard Gaub has accepted the call to become associate pastor and headmaster of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School. Pastor...
Gleann Brook Acres providing better beef with pasture-raised Highland cattle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Scottish Highland cattle are highly sought-after livestock for their docile nature, ability to withstand harsh weather and high-quality beef. Gleann Brook...
Multiple arrested on drug-related charges
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - This past weekend involved multiple drug-related arrests, including drug trafficking charges across Cullman County for the Sheriff’s Office.
On Monday, June...
Planning Commission moves Klein Building project forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met on Monday evening at the City Hall Auditorium tasked with holding public hearings on...
Obituary: Robert Dale Finley
Funeral service for Robert Dale Finley, age 61, of Vinemont, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Bert Edward Rowan, Jr.
Funeral service for Bert Edward Rowan, Jr., 51, will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center provides child swimming lessons
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center are currently hosting swimming lessons to get kids ready for summer water activities. Classes will run...
Arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Southern Style CrossFit Gym comes to Addison
ADDISON, Ala. - Misty Thomas was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 31. Her doctor told her to stay active and strong...
Jones Chapel Fire Department hosting Inaugural Community Day event
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department is hosting their inaugural Community Day event this Saturday, June 11. It will take place...
Obituary: Lewis Eugene Clark
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for Lewis Eugene Clark, 82, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Clark family.
Mr....
Obituary: Roger Dale Wilson
Roger Dale Wilson, 71, of Double Springs, passed away June 6, 2022 at his residence.
Roger was born on October 16, 1950, to Lee Vernon...
Obituary: John Hewitt Schuler (Updated)
John Hewitt Schuler, 78, of Cullman entered into rest on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 24, 1943, in...
Obituary: Benny Ray Carlisle
Benny Ray Carlisle, age 79, of Hanceville passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Jefferson...
Obituary: John “Popper” Scalzi
Funeral services for John “Popper” Scalzi of Hanceville will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2022 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Coaching staff earns top NFCA honor; Felicity Frame named NJCAA 1st-team All-American,...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College’s softball program continues to rack up postseason awards.
Wallace State’s softball coaching staff, made up of head coach A.J. Daugherty...
Arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Update: manhunt resolved
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Earlier today, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies arrested Jeffery Barton, 43, of Guinn.
Barton was charged with burglary/force, burglary/no force,...
Bureau of Land Management offers $1000 adoption incentives to give wild horses good homes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Agricultural Trade Center on Friday and Saturday hosted The Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Adoption and...
Pet of the Week: Have some fun with Henry!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Henry!
According to Ruttkay, Henry is an...
Preparations underway for 2022 2nd Fridays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Marking its 2022 return, 2nd Fridays in Cullman will hold its June celebration on Friday, June 10 from 5:00 p.m. –...
Warrants, traffic stops lead to drug-related arrests
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office executed warrants over the weekend which ended in several drug-related arrests—along with multiple traffic stops...
Hank’s Sport Bar and Rumors Deli hosts nationwide talent Jermaine ‘Funnymaine’ Johnson
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday night saw two best of the bests putting on a show for Cullman that was full of one-of-a-kind entertainment, specialty...
Obituary: Richard Ernest Hunt
Richard Ernest Hunt, age 59, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. Richard was born August 30, 1962, in Birmingham, AL...
Obituary: Kathy Dale Berry
Kathy Dale Berry, 68, of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Kathy was born on August 29, 1953...
Obituary: William Alvie Powell
William Alvie Powell, 90, passed on June 1, 2022, at Community Hospice in Ocala, FL. Alvie was born in Cullman, AL on September 23,...
Obituary: Robert Frank Ellsworth
Mr. Robert Frank Ellsworth, 78, of Falkville, passed away on June 3, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on...
Obituary: Donnie R. Wright “Uncle Popeye”
Donnie R. Wright “Uncle Popeye” passed away on June 2, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 12,...
Arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ALL-STATE SOFTBALL: West Point’s Wilkins earns 1st team honors; Addison’s Luker, Cullman’s Shannon earn...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) released its All-State Softball selections for the 2022 season this weekend and three local standouts...
Relay for Life hosts Wheels at Wallace car show
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Saturday was a very special day at Wallace State Community College. The school’s Relay for Life team hosted the inaugural Wheels...
History in the making – Leldon’s journey to its new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - After opening in its original location next to Sips and Strokes in the Warehouse District in August of 2020, Leldon’s outgrew...
Obituary: Darrell Dean Lovell
Funeral service for Darrell Dean Lovell, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James R. Smith
Funeral service for James R. Smith, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Patricia (Patty) Pace Richard
Patricia (Patty) Pace Richard passed away on May 29, after a long battle with ovarian cancer, at age 81, surrounded by her loving children...
NASA partners with industry for new spacewalking, moonwalking services
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has selected Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to advance spacewalking capabilities in low-Earth orbit and at the Moon, by buying...
Online breastmilk sharing increasing in popularity
CULLMAN, Ala. - The American Academy of Pediatrics and other worldwide medical organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for babies for six months followed by continued...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. SUMMER
ODE TO SUMMER
My longtime favorite season is summer.
Though fall, spring nor winter is a bummer.
At 70, this thought’s not a...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1920
Miss Audrey Chandler spent Sunday in Hanceville with friends.
Horace Quattlebaum of Akron, Ohio is spending a few days in Cullman.
Mr. Talmadge Bland has accepted...
Obituary: Joyce Patricia Price Cleghorn
Joyce Patricia Price Cleghorn, 67, of Arley, passed away June 2, 2022 at her residence.
She was born June 27, 1954 in Hartselle to Ray...
Obituary: Lewis C. Slaten
Lewis C. Slaten, 81, of Addison, passed away June 2, 2022 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born on February 26, 1941.
A visitation will...
Obituary: Elizabeth Irene Lane
Elizabeth Irene Lane, age 42, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her residence.
Elizabeth was born on August 3, 1979, in...
Obituary: Frankie Dale Cruce
A graveside service for Frankie Dale Cruce of Cullman, Alabama will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022 at Good Hope Cemetery. Reverend Oney...
Pet of the Week: Share some love with Thena!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Thena!
According to Ruttkay, Thena is...
Guest Editorial: Learning to recognize heart-related issues post Covid
Since the early part of 2020, Covid-19 has been a major element in our daily lives. It’s rare to speak to a neighbor, coworker,...
Lots of family fun planned in Hanceville this month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville is hopping this summer. After last weekend’s successful Grilled Cheese Festival, the city will be hosting a Bull Bash Weekend...
Time-honored tradition Decoration Day observed across Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Decoration Day, an annual observance still common throughout Cullman and North Alabama, has a history steeped in tradition, honor and...
Agriplex ‘Sown in the Soil’ Summer Camp programs taking place in June and July
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex “Sown in the Soil” Summer Camp programs are beginning in June for kids to experience growing and...
Obituary: Phyllis Irene Peinhardt
Our sister passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in an accidental death in Gainesville, Florida. She was
born into a U.S. Navy family and...
Obituary: Barviedeene ‘Bobbie’ Patterson
Funeral service for Barviedeene ‘Bobbie’ Patterson, 90, of Hanceville will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Kenneth Wayne Purser
Memorial service for Kenneth Wayne Purser, 62, of Cullman will be Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Darrell Roy Gilley
Darrell Roy Gilley, 74, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2022. Darrell was born July 17, 1947, to William Roy...
Obituary: Charles Wesley Jones
Charles Wesley Jones, 78, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on June 1, 2022. He was born September 21, 1943, in Marshall County, Alabama,...
Governor Ivey shares Alabama earns ‘Silver Shovel’ Award for economic development
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that Area Development, a national business publication, has selected Alabama for a Silver Shovel Award, recognizing the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2022 Fish Consumption Advisories
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the...
Ways to save on your electric bill this summer
CULLMAN, Ala. - Energy used for cooling and heating your home makes up the largest portion of monthly energy bills, but there are several...
Reserve your spot for the Sportsman Lake Summer Yard Sale
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will be hosting their Summer Yard Sale on Saturday, June 18.
Gates will be opening at 7:00 a.m. with...
Obituary: James Loyd Smith
James Loyd Smith, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 31, 2022. Mr. Smith was 87 years old. He was born in Cullman...
Obituary: Gregory Allen Pierce
Gregory Allen Pierce, 39, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 31, 2022. He was born February 27, 1983, in Mobile, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Alvin Lavonn Scott
Alvin Lavonn Scott, age 82, of Huntsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born August 28, 1939, in...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Donley Ellis
Mary Ellen Donley Ellis, 72, of Addison, passed from this life June 1, 2022 at UAB Hospital. She was born January 27, 1950, to...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Blake
A memorial service for Robert Wayne Blake, 72, of Cullman, will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the...
Obituary: Nicholas “Nick” Miller
Nicholas “Nick” Miller, age 21, of the Walter Community passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born at St. Vincent’s Hospital in...
Arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Miss Summer Sunflower and Mr. Summer Sunshine Pageant to be held at Terri Pines...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Miss Summer Sunflower and Mr. Summer Sunshine Pageant will be held at Terri Pines Country Club on Saturday,...
Several meth, heroin arrests over the weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Three separate incidents allotted five drug-related arrests over the weekend for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
On Saturday, May 28, CCSO...
Veterans have their day in court with their mentors by their side
CULLMAN, Ala. - Presiding over the courtroom on the second floor of Cullman County Courthouse, Judge Rusty Turner carefully reviewed each case, assessing the...
Contracts approved at City Board of Education meeting Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education held a called meeting on Thursday afternoon at their central office, with members Chris Branham,...
CATA Carpentry students win Chapter Display competition at SkillsUSA State Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy Carpentry students Dylan Trowbridge, Yovani Ramirez and Nathan Coggins won the State Chapter Display competition at the...
Obituary: Relena Joette Pearson
Relena Joette Pearson, 45, of Double Springs, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Relena was born on December 13, 1976 in...
Obituary: Mildred Louise Bennett
A graveside service for Mildred Louise Bennett, 93, of Cullman will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Oakwood Memorial Cemetery located at...
Obituary: Jewell Nell Bailey
Jewell Nell Bailey, 79, of Fultondale, formerly of Houston passed away May 27, 2022 at North Hill Nursing Home.
Jewell was born December 5, 1942....
Obituary: Pat Peinhardt
The Peinhardt Family would like to thank everyone for reaching out in the last several days in the passing of Pat Peinhardt. Pat touched...
Arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
APLICATIONS
Cullman County PALS present beautification awards
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County branch of People Against a Littered State spent time on Wednesday celebrating local folks who help make...
