Wallace State recognizes 690 students named to President’s List and Dean’s List
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 690 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester....
How to respond to product recalls
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Product recalls are unpredictable and can be a hazard to you or your family. Staying up to date on the...
Voters overwhelmingly approve state parks amendment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - By a wide margin, Alabama voters approved the amendment on last Tuesday’s ballot to provide as much as $80 million in...
Obituary: Mitchell Carter Kelley
Mitchell Carter Kelley, 69, of Falkville, died Sunday, May 29, 2022
He is survived by his wife: Donna Kelley; son: Shannon Lee Kelley (Anita); granddaughters:...
Obituary: Franklin E. “Gene” Castleberry
Franklin E. “Gene” Castleberry, 87, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on May 28, 2022. He was born to Jernigan and Nellie Kilcrease Castleberry on...
Obituary: Margaret Peggy Young
Margaret Peggy Young, age 72, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 3, 1950, in...
Obituary: Carl Webster Davis, Jr.
Carl Webster Davis, Jr., age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Folsom Center. He was born December 29,...
Obituary: Eugene Wallace Kiesow
Eugene Wallace Kiesow, age 84, of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his residence. He was born January 23, 1938, in...
Obituary: Patricia Richard
Memorial services for Patricia Richard, 81, of Crane Hill are being planned by the family and will be announced at a later date.
Mrs. Richard...
Obituary: Rev. Charles Dixon (Updated)
Rev. Charles Dixon, age 90, of Albertville passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at UAB Hospital. His funeral
service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Mt. Olive Bible Based Fellowship Church, 3838 Co Rd
747 Cullman, Al 35058, with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. He will lie-in state from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. before the service at the
church. Rev. Terry Pace and Rev. Chris Kitchens will be officiating. Pallbearers will
be Brad Golden, Tim Roberts, Casey Smith, Cody Smith, Tyson Pruett and Ben
Haynes. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Albertville
Memorial Chapel.
He is survived by his three daughters: Yvonne (Russell) Golden, Wilma “Skeeter” (Keith) Smith and Vickie (Bill) Pruett, one son: Edwin (LaQuita) Dixon; grandkids: Brad Golden, Sid Golden, Casey Smith, Cody Smith, Emily Smith, Tyson Pruett, Whitney Haynes, Elli Dixon, 16 great-grandchildren; brothers: Sam Dixon and Walter Dixon; sisters: Polly Leslie, Margaret Sims, Sue Turley,
Opal Horton and Doris Duke and a host of nieces and nephews, friends, extended family and church
family.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Nell Dixon; parents; Roy and Bessie Dixon;
Brother: James Dixon and sister: Virginia Turley.
Albertville Memorial Chapel directing
Obituary: Ruth Clark Smith
Ruth Clark Smith, age 74, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at her home. She was born in Blountsville, Alabama on...
Good Hope sees record turnout for 6th annual Raider Skills Camp
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Summer is camp season and the Good Hope Raiders got things underway with the sixth annual Raider Skills Camp Tuesday...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Cagle lands on North All-Star Team
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The North-South Baseball All-Star Teams have been selected for the 2022 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week, announced Brandon Dean, Director of...
Arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Local man drowns on Smith Lake Monday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division continues to assist multiple rescue efforts in the search and recovery...
Former Wallace State pitcher Chad Smith promoted to Colorado Rockies, becoming 7th WSCC player...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Former Wallace State baseball pitcher Chad Smith was promoted to the Colorado Rockies over the weekend and made his Major League Baseball (MLB)...
Multiple individuals arrested on domestic violence; drug-related charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The previous week experienced several drug-related arrests across Cullman County.
On Tuesday, May 24, CCSO deputies responded to the report of a...
German Axe Throwing Co. to hold grand opening on July 9 to celebrate building...
CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company has been operating as the original axe throwing and mechanical bull riding venue in Cullman since February...
The Saint’s Motorcycle Club 6th Annual Miracle League Ride fundraiser hits the road June...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The idea for the Miracle League Ride started when Brandi Story Evans, Friends of the Miracle League member, met and married...
Annual Cullman City vs. County Blood Drive returning in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Annual City versus County Blood Drive is quickly approaching and most of us meet the requirements to participate and stake...
Obituary: Lonnie Harold Alexander
Lonnie Harold Alexander, 69, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Lonnie was born on May...
Local woman dies in crash, mourned by community
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman known for her giving heart and give-back mentality was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon.
Patricia Peinhardt,...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 50 years with Memorial Day Festival
Saturday marked a very special day at Smith Lake Park as crowds poured in to help honor the countless men and women that have...
Hanceville pool reopens with new additions and renovations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday was a big day for swimmers in Hanceville. The Hanceville Pool officially reopened at C.W. Day Park Saturday morning with...
Cullman County Commission on Aging does it all for Cullman seniors
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is on a mission to enhance and improve the lives of the senior population...
Obituary: Barbara Anne Jones
Barbara Anne Jones, age 77, of Jasper, Alabama passed away at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Barbara was born October 8, 1944, in...
Obituary: Courtney Albert Plater II
Courtney Albert Plater II, age 67, of Eva, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Cullman Regional. He was born, December 22, 1954...
Obituary: Huey Franklin Johnston
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Huey Franklin Johnston, 87, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Johnston passed...
Obituary: Christopher Deon Lang
Funeral service for Christopher Deon Lang, 48, of Hanceville will be at 2: p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Renovation Church with interment in...
Hanceville Planning Commission to update building codes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Planning Commission met on Monday evening at the Hanceville Civic Center.
Topics covered included the possibility of updating...
52 ODES TO JOY: YOUR HERO MEMO
AMERICAN HEROES by Cheryl Alexander
(American poet, Cheryl Alexander, about her ode to heroes: “This poem is dedicated to all the heroes in our...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1952
Memorial services will be held at Bethlehem West on May 14, beginning at 10o’clock.
Jimmy Rogers of Berlin was run over and badly injured by...
Obituary: Phillip M. Massey
Funeral service for Phillip M. Massey, age 72, of Hanceville, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Carl Edward Legg
Carl Edward Legg, 89, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on May 27, 2022. He was born November 20, 1932, in Morgan County, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Carolyn Francis Carden
Carolyn Francis Carden, age 78, of Cullman, died Friday, May 27, 2022
She is survived by her children: Terry Campbell, Darren Campbell (Angie) and Christy...
ADPH provides information regarding infant formula shortages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program realizes the challenges that many families are facing...
Hanceville City Council adds to alcohol ordinance; discusses upcoming events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening with all councilors present along with Mayor Kenneth Nail, City Attorney Dan Willingham, Police...
Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers, Clent Blackwood win 2022 BoatUS Collegiate BASS Fishing Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood have fished together as the college’s top duo for two seasons.
The talented pair secured their...
Falkville to welcome new bakery Homemade by LaLa in June
FALKVILLE, Ala. – A new business is coming to Falkville soon! Homemade by LaLa is set to open in Falkville in June. Owner Lela...
Master Gardener class completes beautification project outside of Cullman County Extension Office
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardener’s class recently finished a 14-week class full of learning and fellowship. The group came up with...
Dozens of high-achieving students in academics and athletics recognized by Cullman County Board of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education met on Monday with an agenda packed full of recognition for outstanding student performances.
Recognized in...
Obituary: Kenneth Richard Pace
Kenneth Richard Pace, age 53, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Kenneth was born May 4, 1969, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Shelby Jean Duskin
Funeral service for Shelby Jean Duskin, 78, of Eva will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Lorraine June Miller
Lorraine June Miller, 71, of Addison, formerly of Vero Beach, Florida, entered into rest on Monday, May 23, 2022 at her home.
Lorraine was born...
Multiple drug-related arrests and Grand Jury indictments over last weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed multiple drug-related arrests, including drug trafficking, and several Grand Jury indictments over the weekend.
On...
Arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WildWater plans soft opening and grand opening dates for 2022 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the highly anticipated expansion to WildWater Cullman soon to be complete, the waterpark’s staff is looking forward to a fun...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions finish among top 8 teams in the nation, closes season with...
YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State’s softball team had its impressive season end on Thursday night, finishing among the top eight teams in the nation after...
Cullman County rabies cases in 2021; annual rabies clinic scheduled June 4
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - In Alabama last year, there were three raccoons tested by the Alabama Department of Public Health found to be positive...
Join Cullman veterans at Sportsman Lake this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 will host this year's county observance of Memorial Day this Saturday, May 28 at...
Obituary: Vickie Anita Holmes
Funeral service for Vickie Anita Holmes, age 69, of Eva, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Gum Pond Primitive...
Obituary: Charles Sanford Bailey
Funeral service for Charles Sanford Bailey, age 89, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Fairview Methodist Church...
Obituary: Jamie Leah Woodard Gurganus
Jamie Leah Woodard Gurganus, 47 of Arley, passed away May 24, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital.
She was born July 17, 1974. She was an avid...
Obituary: Lisa LaKnown McCubbins Scott
Funeral service for Lisa LaKnown McCubbins Scott, 48, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family...
Victoria’s Hope – On the move again
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures is transitioning from its former location on Hwy 31 N to its new address 230...
Arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
PREP BASKETBALL: Jonathan Hayes returns to lead CHS varsity girls basketball
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School is turning to a proven commodity with the hire for the new varsity girls basketball coach.Former coach Jonathan...
Pet of the Week: Jump into summer with Jenny!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jenny!
According to Ruttkay, Jenny is...
Sheriff’s Office shares 10 ways to stay safe this Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - With Memorial Day approaching, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the citizens of Cullman County to be safety-aware...
Hanceville Public Library holds grand reopening; exhibits completed Reading Garden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Public Library, located in downtown Hanceville, held a grand re-opening on Wednesday to show off their newly completed Reading...
Obituary: Roger Lamar Klinger Jr.
Roger Lamar Klinger Jr., 64, of Cullman, Ala., died Saturday, May 7, 2022, following a brief illness and hospitalization at the University of Alabama...
Obituary: Betty Jean Dunn
Betty was born on July 27, 1930, to Ira and Gladys Dunn. She passed away on May 11, 2022.
She is survived by sons: William...
Obituary: Angela Hamby
Angela Hamby, 56, of Cullman, passed away May 24, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born August 9, 1965 in Jasper, Alabama to...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State keeps season alive behind Kirby’s CG
YUMA, ARIZ. – Leigha Kirby tossed a complete game, Olivia Ball and Sarah Beth Brake each hit homers and Wallace State’s third-ranked softball team kept...
Arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tuesday brings May Primary results; new DA in town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local attorney Champ Crocker unseated 18-year incumbent Wilson Blaylock for the Cullman County District Attorney race.
Crocker shared, “This is the result...
Summer Learning Program at the Library kicks off with Cook Museum of Natural Science...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting an Oceans of Possibilities Summer Learning Program Kick-off Party on...
Governor Kay Ivey wins Republican Primary outright without a runoff
Montgomery, Ala – The campaign to reelect Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Kay Ivey has won the Gubernatorial Republican Primary election outright without...
Obituary: Larry Dale Brown
Larry Dale Brown, 67, of Virginia Beach, Virginia (formerly of Bremen, Alabama), peacefully passed away at his residence on May 13, 2022.
Larry is survived...
Obituary: Ronda Ann Butts Persall
Ronda Ann Butts Persall, 57, of Jones Chapel, passed from this life on May 22, 2022. She was born September 18, 1964, to Rayford...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
To infinity and beyond
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - West Elementary School 6th graders recently visited the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, as part of an annual field...
AHSAA releases 2023-24 spring sports alignments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) Central Board of Control (CBC) approved new spring sports area alignments Tuesday afternoon and...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State softball begins pursuit of national title today; WSCC...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball team begins pursuit of its third National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national title today in Yuma, Ariz.
The...
High-speed chase ends in arrest, damaged CPD vehicle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department officers were called to Walmart North Tuesday at 8:29 a.m. regarding two people making fraudulent returns.
CPD Public Relations...
Seven Daughters Scoops hits the spot on its first weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - After holding a soft opening followed by a friends and family day last week, Seven Daughters Scoops, Cullman’s newest ice cream...
Cullman County launches mental health court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas and mental healthcare provider WellStone on Monday announced the formation of Mental Health Court, a specialized...
Berlin kicks off Farmers Market season with community event
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Farmers Market held their opening day on Saturday with the support of beautiful weather and several community organizations.
In addition...
Cullman City Council approves rezoning for southside apartments despite challenge by area residents
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved rezoning for the development of a five-acre apartment complex on 3rd Avenue Southeast...
Obituary: Robert Ray Trussell
Robert Ray Trussell, 79 of Winston County, passed away May 20, 2022 at his residence.
He was born February 12, 1943.
A visitation will be held...
Obituary: Thomas William Fayette
A memorial service for Thomas William Fayette of Hanceville, Alabama will be 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in...
Obituary: Kathy Cagle Mitchell Duskin
Kathy Cagle Mitchell Duskin, 67, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away at her home, on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022, after a long battle with...
Obituary: Conrad Louis King
Conrad Louis King, age 86, of Hartselle, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 18, 1935, in...
Arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging offering new Radiation Therapy degree option
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces the addition of a Radiation Therapy option to the Diagnostic Imaging program. The radiation therapy option will train students to administer targeted...
Jones Chapel woman dies from dog attack
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Jones Chapel woman died Sunday morning around 2:30 a.m. after being attacked by two dogs according to Cullman County Coroner...
Local swimming incident shared through a diver’s eyes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman County Diving Team were holding a scuba-diving class at Smith Lake Park’s pool when commotion began involving...
ADPH observes Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is participating in the annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 23-29, 2022, an...
Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose for children 5-11 now authorized, recommendations updated
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Children ages 5 - 11 are now authorized to receive a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least five months...
Dinner on First—a night to remember
CULLMAN, Ala. - Illuminated by candles and overhead string lights crisscrossing 1st Avenue in the Warehouse District, Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST)...
Cullman City School Board meets with honors for students and introductions of new teachers...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman School Board met on Tuesday night where the East Elementary School (EES) Archery Team was recognized for...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. AGE JOY LIBRARY
I LOVE LIBRARIES and I have a dream of a beautiful, FREE, public one with happy colors, patron-selected seating, art murals, craft/study/activity areas, cubbies,...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1932 and 1952
From the files of 1932:
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wachter announce the birth of a daughter on April 27, whom they have named Dorothy Clair.
Mr....
Child Development Center holds prom for all students on Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students at the Cullman County Child Development Center on Tuesday attended their very own prom during the school day at 1:00...
Obituary: Chester Fallin Jr.
Chester Fallin Jr., age 61, of Hanceville, passed away on May 16, 2022 at his home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February...
The Link gears up for their 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Camps July 18-29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s Kindergarten Readiness Camps are returning this July 18-29 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday through...
Paws for Mental Health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman and Madison County-based mental health service Wellstone is celebrating Mental Health Month, and the organization is calling on our animal...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the sentencing of convicted rapist Joshua Kane...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces that Joshua Kane Smith was sentenced to 40 years in prison by Circuit Judge...
Mental Health Awareness Month – you are NOT alone
CULLMAN, Ala. - May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With millions of Americans fighting mental illness publicly or suffering in silence, the fight to...
Cullman High School’s Claude Thomas named Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High school senior Claude Thomas was recently recognized for being named the Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Steven Dewain Parris
There will be a memorial gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Steven Dewain Parris, 56 of Hanceville.
Mr. Parris was born...
