Obituary: Teresa Faye Gregory
Funeral service for Teresa Faye Gregory, age 60, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Center Grove Church...
Obituary: Charles Floyd “Paw-Paw” Bates
Charles Floyd “Paw-Paw” Bates, 85, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away the morning of April 6, 2022. Charles was born in Cullman, Alabama, to Herbert...
Obituary: Elizabeth Kay Kretzschmar
Elizabeth Kay Kretzschmar, age 73, of Hanceville passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Cullman Long Term Care, Folsom Center. She was born...
Obituary: Daniel Ben Dobbins
Funeral service for Daniel Ben Dobbins, 40, of Vinemont will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Thurman Huie Ryan
Funeral Service for Thurman Huie Ryan, age 95, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: David Grady Moss
David Grady Moss, 80, of Cullman passed away at his home on Monday, April 5, 2022. David was born November 25, 1941 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Keith E. Pattillo
My loving husband, Keith E. Pattillo, passed through the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, April 5 2022, after succumbing to a sudden illness at...
Obituary: Reviel Jean Phillips
Reviel Jean Phillips was ushered into heaven from her home on April 6 after an extended illness with Parkinson’s Disease. Born Tompkinsville, KY on...
Wallace State Community College hosting Open House on April 12
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, April 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., beginning at...
Holly Pond gears up for recreation, mulls fate of town deputy
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening laid out plans for upcoming events and improvements to its recreational facilities,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Governor Ivey signs Numeracy Act into law, strengthening Alabama’s focus on reading and math
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 171, the Alabama Numeracy Act, into law. The Numeracy Act, sponsored by Sen....
CEC staying prepared for every storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the south, it’s commonly known that weather is never a guarantee from day to day, something that keeps crews at...
Powered Down: City schools shutdown cellphone use on campuses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Entering the third week of enforcement of the Cullman City School System’s preexisting cellphone policy has yielded positive results so far,...
Obituary: David Dell Ozment
Celebration of life for David Dell Ozment, age 80, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Christ Covenant...
PREP BASEBALL: Heatherly’s walk-off leads Cullman past Muscle Shoals 2-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a spring break week packed with games, the Cullman Bearcats returned home Tuesday night for an area battle with Muscle...
Arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: A Penny for your thoughts!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Penny!
According to Ruttkay, Penny is...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Warriors defeat Minor at home 6-1
WEST POINT, Ala. – After competing throughout last week’s spring break, the West Point Lady Warriors returned home Monday night to host Minor. West...
Compton’s Veterinary Hospital launches new appointment system
CULLMAN, Ala. - Compton’s Veterinary Hospital has begun taking appointments starting Monday, April 4. They reopened their lobby a few weeks ago to patients...
North Alabama Agriplex Little Farmers and Heritage Skills events this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is hosting two events this week, part of the Little Farmers program. “Farm Animal Babies” event will...
63rd Annual Chittlin Supper raises funds for Meek Band of Champions
ADDISON, Ala. - The 63rd Annual Chittlin Supper took place last Saturday at the Meek Elementary Gym. The annual event features buck dancing, singing,...
Rock Art for the Skate Park raises close to $2,000 for newly announced skate...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 on Saturday hosted Rock Art for the Skate Park, a fundraiser for the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point, Holly Pond advance on day 1
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament officially got underway Monday night and after the first six games of competition, we’re...
Obituary: Nellie Cooper McGehee
Nellie Cooper McGehee, 94 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
Nellie was born on...
Obituary: Louie Harbison
Funeral service for Louie Harbison, 91, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Robert...
Obituary: Carol Stewart
Carol Stewart, age 71, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, died on Friday, March 11, 2022 in her home at Ash Flat.
She was born April 8,...
Stacey Stephens turns disappointment into a new beginning
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For Stacey Stephens, getting passed over for a promotion was the nudge she needed to investigate returning to Wallace State Community...
Arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ben South and the ‘perpetual gift of curiosity’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the course of its history, Cullman has been home to many great creators and artists in all mediums. One hometown...
Wallace State celebrating Community College Month in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is celebrating Community College Month during the month of April by sharing the outstanding stories of WSCC...
Senior Spotlight: Myrna Tuggle – dedicated to her work
ADDISON, Ala. - Myrna Tuggle is a fixture of Addison, AL. She has lived there her entire life, except for a few years spent...
(Editorial) Nutrition is key: Recipes for boosting immunity and overall wellness
The road to a healthier you starts with your nutritionally-sound diet choices and making those choices a habitual lifestyle. Along with elevating your heart...
52 ODES TO JOY: FOUR, JOYFUL SEASONS
ODE TO FOUR, JOYFUL SEASONS
Spring is joyful, then there is also this,
Summer is such sunny bliss.
Autumn is a sweet molasses...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1930 and 1936
From the files of 1930:
Probate Judge H.F. Mitchell has received Cullman County’s allotment of new auto tags for 1931. The tags are yellow on...
PREP SPORTS: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs drop Saturday matchups
ADDISON, Ala. – Both Addison’s baseball and softball teams were in action Saturday but unfortunately, both of them received losses. The Bulldogs hosted the...
Picked fresh: Cullman in preparation for 83rd Annual Strawberry Fest
CULLMAN, Ala. - Celebrating its 83rd year, The Cullman Strawberry Festival has organizers excited to return to full strength for this year’s event to...
Black bear cubs collared in northeast Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - To say Traci Wood has a passion for bears would understate her love for the small black bear populations on opposite...
The Cullman Commission on Aging shares upcoming senior events in April (Updated)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Commission on Aging has planned some exciting new events for this month, starting off with the Senior Easter Egg...
The Link ‘sounds off sirens’ in honor of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County hosted a Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention event on Friday, with many representatives from supporting organizations...
‘The safety and security of our citizens and our community comes first’
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an average of seven patrols per shift, not including two township deputies and a Lieutenant, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Obituary: Clomer “Shorty” M. Easterwood
Funeral Service for Clomer "Shorty" M. Easterwood, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Samuel Davis Parker
Funeral services for Samuel Davis Parker of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in the chapel at Moss Service...
Obituary: Larry Gene Voyles
Larry Gene Voyles, age 65, completed his journey on earth at his residence in Cullman on March 31,
2022, with his wife of 24 years...
Obituary: James Edward Schrader
James Edward Schrader, 58 of Crane Hill passed away on Thursday March 31, 2022 in Cullman. He was born on November 11, 1963 in...
Governor Ivey announces funds transferred to ADEM for statewide water and sewer projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that the Alabama Department of Finance has signed an agreement with the Alabama Department of...
Arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Annual tax lien auction returns to in-person bidding May 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2022 tax lien auction for delinquent 2021 ad valorem property taxes are scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in the...
Second COVID-19 vaccine boosters authorized for individuals ages 50 and older and higher-risk individuals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Protection offered by COVID-19 vaccine decreases over time, and the Alabama Department of Public Health cautions that even in times of...
News from the Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology: 5 steps to protect young athletes’ eyes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Nearly 30,000 people in the U.S. visit emergency rooms each year with sports-related eye injuries. An astounding 90 percent of these...
Obituary: Lee Graves
Lee Graves, age 90, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. He was born April 17, 1931...
Obituary: Olivia Jane Johnson
Olivia Jane Johnson, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Lawrence County Hospital. She was born on September 17, 1974 in...
Arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama-based Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., launches 8th Annual Driver Safety Scholarship Program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is pleased to announce its 2022 Driver Safety Scholarship Fund essay program...
Fairview Senior Center holds awards banquet at Swindall home
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center held a banquet on Tuesday evening at the Swindall home in Fairview to recognize some of the...
Pet of the Week: Find an adventure with Elliot!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Elliot!
According to Ruttkay, Elliot is...
Local couple discusses adoption journey to grow their family
CULLMAN, Ala. -There’s nothing more exciting for a couple than to bring home a brand-new bundle of joy, and for many, the most successful...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Goodlett
Mary Ellen Goodlett, 90, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022. Mary Ellen was born in Cullman on January 13, 1932, to...
Obituary: Mildred Edith Rowland
Mildred Edith Rowland, 77, of Cullman passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Cullman Funeral Home...
Mayor presents proclamation to Brooks’ Place; recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness...
Cullman, Alabama – On Monday, March 28, 2022, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs presented a proclamation proclaiming April 2022 “Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month”...
Obituary: Tina Marie Gravitt
Tina Marie Gravitt, age 59, of Double Springs, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
She was born...
Obituary: Lee W. O’Mary
Lee W. O’Mary, a resident of Pace, Florida, passed away on March 28, 2022 at the age of 96.
He was born November 11, 1925...
Obituary: Charlsie Flora “Boots” Pike Hill (Updated)
Funeral service for Charlsie Flora "Boots" Pike Hill, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Cullman...
Obituary: Michael Wayne Corley
Michael Wayne Corley, age 61, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was born February 28, 1961, in...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Shoemaker
Funeral service for Mary Ruth Shoemaker, 86, of Cullman will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will...
Arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASEBALL: No. 6 Cullman splits doubleheader with Thompson
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-4 win at Madison Academy Tuesday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Wednesday morning for...
Springing into hummingbird season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Spring is in the air. Temperatures are beginning to rise, and flowers will soon begin to bloom. The fair weather...
Attorney General Steve Marshall files suit to end Biden’s public-travel mask mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its imposition of...
Absentee voting period for May 24 Primary Election begins Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The absentee voting period for the May 24 Primary Election begins on March 30, 2022. Important absentee voting deadlines are listed below:
May...
Arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Juvenile subject caught following 29 vandalism incidents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a rash of vandalism incidents stretching across the city, the Cullman Police Department announced Tuesday they have a suspect in...
The Link celebrating Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month with special event April 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will be hosting a Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention event on Friday, April 1 to kick...
Allison Bright of Cullman Power Board included in TVPPA’s 2022 Women in Power recognition
CHATTANOOGA, TN. - The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association recently recognized 10 of their “women in power” who are leading local power companies in...
Local delegates discuss gas tax suspension pros and cons
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local delegates Rep. Randall Shedd, Rep. Corey Harbison and Sen. Garlan Gudger were recently asked about pros and cons that would...
Good Hope City Council approves Warrant Purchase Agreement, sewer rate increase
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second March meeting Monday night and approved a pair of new Ordinances. First was...
Cullman City Council approves raise for certain police officers, amends water billing regulations
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to give the Cullman Police Department’s Field Training Officers a 75 cent per...
CPD FTO’S looking at hourly rate increase
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department Field Training Program consists of eight officers who have received advanced training to provide experience, guidance and...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps doubleheader against Meek
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles returned home Monday night to host a varsity doubleheader against Meek and they were able to defend their...
Obituary: Edna Yvonne Reid
Edna Yvonne Reid, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Monday morning, March 28, 2022. She was 95 years old. Ms. Reid was born...
Obituary: Conrad H. Ellard
Conrad H. Ellard, 90, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born August 1, 1931, in Cullman County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Luda Mae Taylor
Funeral service for Luda Mae Taylor, age 74, of Eva, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Robert Earl Hilyer
Robert Earl Hilyer, 50, of Hanceville was born April 4, 1971 and passed from this life March 28, 2022 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 1 Softball sweeps Southern Union, baseball wins series v. Bison, Tennis...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s top-ranked softball team swept a four-game conference series against Southern Union over the weekend.
The Lions (33-1, 12-0 Alabama Community...
Arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
County Schools Transportation Division is finding ways to combat higher fuel charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - As fuel prices continue to surge, it’s leaving many to question how it’s impacting rural bus routes. Recently, The Tribune reached...
Cullman County Museum April Walking Tours preparing for five weekends (UPDATED)
CULLMAN, Ala. – This spring will mark the 10th anniversary of the Cullman April Walking Tours and with five weekends this year, the Cullman...
Gov. Ivey signs constitutional carry bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama is now the 22nd constitutional carry state, and the first state to pass and sign constitutional carry in 2022.
All law-abiding...
Obituary: Ireta Dale Pirkle
Ireta Dale Pirkle, age 72, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born March 31, 1949, in Winston County,...
Obituary: Judy Ann Randolph
Funeral service for Judy Ann Randolph, 74, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
CDC offers new COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation (Q&I) Calculator for the public
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 have declined greatly in Alabama. However, it is unknown if the BA.2 subvariant or other...
Alabama’s February unemployment rate is 3.0%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced on Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 3.0%, down...
52 ODES TO JOY: THE FUN, S.U.N.S. USA PLANTRY
ODE TO A PLANTRY
Old Mother Gantry went to her pantry,
Looked angry, then trashed it all, blankly.
She restocked as a fun,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900
From the files of 1950:
Mesdames C.H. Gray, Vann Gibbs, George Burkart, T.Y. Steele and Mary Plunkett visited Mrs. Max Forbis in Huntsville.
Slim Lay and...
Jordan Lee cruises in knockout round at REDCREST 2022 on Grand Lake
TULSA, Okla. (March 26, 2022) – Berkley pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, caught 11 scorable bass weighing 33 pounds, 2 ounces to win...
ARCHERY: Vinemont High, Vinemont Middle, East Elementary claim county championships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Archery Championships were held at Fairview High School over the weekend and Vinemont High School, Vinemont Middle...
Wallace State Community College conducts Spring Cleanup at Garden City Mountain
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Student Engagement and the Healthy Campus and Healthy Earth Committee led a Spring Cleanup this week at...
Hulsey arrested for outstanding child abuse/torture warrants
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kered Evan Hulsey was arrested on Mar. 21, 2022 at the Cullman County Detention Center for three outstanding warrants which stemmed...
Sacred Heart Church of Cullman participates in worldwide consecration of Russian and Ukraine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart Church of Jesus in Cullman participated Friday morning in the worldwide event consecrating Ukraine and Russian. Father Patrick made...
CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper discusses possibility of retirement; confirms he has not filed proper...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the last week there’s been talk regarding current Cullman Police Department’s Chief Kenny Culpepper’s retirement, supposedly slated for Dec. 31,...
APLICATIONS
Bringing out the best: Cullman City Schools donates perishable foods to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Tuesday donated many of its perishable food items, which would have gone to waste in the extended...
