Obituary: Patsy Jean Hornbuckle Wright
Patsy Jean Hornbuckle Wright, age 90, of Huntsville, formerly of Hamilton, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Signature Healthcare, surrounded by her loving...
Obituary: Curtis Dale Bennett
Curtis Dale Bennett, age 57, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. Curtis was born September 5, 1964 in Winston County,...
Obituary: Carl Edward Budweg, Jr.
Funeral service for Carl Edward Budweg, Jr., 74, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Shelva Jean Whatley
Shelva Jean Whatley went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born...
Don’t be stumped by the 2022 timber market
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama timber industry is successfully healing after the COVID-19 pandemic’s temporary crippling of the market two years ago. The...
52 ODES TO JOY: A JOYFUL LONG LIFE
Too Young to Be Seventy—by Judith Viorst*
Deep in my heart I believe I’m
Too young to be seventy.
There are times when I’m wearing my...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1932 and 1933
From the files of 1932:
Willie Willingham, Doctor J.D. Caldwell, Ealie Beard and Howard Griffin were injured, none seriously, in an auto wreck on Thursday...
PREP BASEBALL: Folds walks it off to lift Warriors over Scottsboro 10-9
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – West Point traveled to Toyota Field in Huntsville to battle Scottsboro Saturday night and like they already have several times this...
Obituary: Judy Kaye Martin Shirey
Judy Kaye Martin Shirey grew up in a small town, Arkadelphia, AR. She was raised by a true southern lady and grew to become...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Lee Allen
Elizabeth Ann Lee Allen, age 82, of Vinemont, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Ann...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview drops doubleheader with Decatur Heritage
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After topping Hayden on the road 4-0 Thursday, the Fairview Aggies returned home Saturday to host a pair of matchups against Decatur Heritage....
PREP BASKETBALL: STATE CHAMPS! Cullman claims 1st state title in school history with 58-50...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – “There’s no other way to describe it except as a dream come true.”
Bearcat Forward Max Gambrill was nearly speechless following Cullman’s...
Stop the cycle of unhealthy habits during National Nutrition Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— A lack of proper nutrition and physical activity is a major problem in Alabama. In fact, it is recognized as the...
Tim and Stephen Donaldson receive 2021 Friend of Extension Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Tim and Stephen Donaldson of Donaldson Farms were awarded the 2021 Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Friend of Extension Award on...
MLF Anglers meet with local school fishing teams at Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour is making Cullman it’s third stop, with 80 of the world’s best anglers competing...
Obituary: Virginia Dara Nail
Virginia Dara Nail of Cullman, Alabama passed away March 3, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born in Cullman on July 11,...
Obituary: Karen Doris Stewart Hill
Karen Doris Stewart Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 64. She was...
Obituary: Margie Ann Cordes
Margie Ann Cordes, 64, of Vinemont passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1957....
Obituary: Patrick Weston Drake
Patrick Weston Drake, 39, passed away on March 2nd, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama. Patrick was born on June 10th,...
Obituary: Fred Chambers
Fred Chambers, 62, of Addison, passed away March 3, 2022 at his residence.
He was born January 1, 1960 to Don Speer and Dorothy Sue...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville edges Locust Fork at home 14-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In the first meeting between Hanceville and Locust Fork, the Hornets won a pitcher's duel at their place, 2-1, but this...
Arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC basketball teams advance to ACCC Tournament championship games; Women’s golf wins WSCC Invite
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Both Wallace State basketball teams have advanced to the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament championship game.
The Lady Lions notched a 61-58 overtime...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats set to battle Huffman for 6A State title
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The story of this year’s Cullman Bearcats is one that will be remembered in this community forever, but the final chapter...
Straw bale gardening great alternative to planting a garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Farmers and gardeners have been using compost for thousands of years, but that doesn’t mean it always has to be...
CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels help determine prevention steps
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html) is a new tool to help communities decide what...
Hanceville restaurant Pop’s Café holds grand opening Wednesday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Pop’s Café is the newest restaurant in Hanceville, opened in place of the old Huddle House. Pop’s Cafe’s owners are brother...
Cullman Regional starts construction on 30-bed expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – Construction has begun on a 4-story vertical tower expansion at Cullman Regional in Cullman, Alabama. The tower expansion is part of...
Obituary: Tina Elaine Brown Guthrie
Tina Elaine Brown Guthrie, 59, of Cullman passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born January 11, 1963. Tina...
Obituary: Judy Faye Mondragon
Judy Faye Mondragon, age 57, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Judy was born March 31, 1964 in Hartsville, TN.
She...
Obituary: Lillian Reiter
Lillian Reiter, 92, of Arab, Alabama, passed away on March 1, 2022. She was born April 29, 1929, in Sanford, Florida, to William and...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman men, women pick up wins at Oneonta
ONEONTA, Ala. -- Cullman’s varsity boys’ and girls’ tennis teams traveled to Oneonta this afternoon and both squads returned home with wins. The Lady...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont drops home opener against Brewer, Thursday scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles played their first game of the season at Mike Cupp Field Thursday night, looking for a win over...
Cullman man arrested for computer tampering; total of 21 counts of child pornography
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, March 2, the Cullman County Sheiff’s Office arrested 36-year-old Cullman resident Brian Thomas Kongslien on multiple warrants, including a...
Arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Virtual Meet and Greet to feature women training, working as diesel technicians
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Two women who are breaking barriers in a field normally dominated by men will be on hand for the Wallace State...
St. Bernard Abbey marks Ash Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Abbey on Wednesday marked the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent by marking students at St. Bernard Prep...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Jump into some fun with Jack!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a lot of extra love, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Most WSCC Health Science programs open application process for fall 2022
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Most of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College began accepting applications from prospective students on March 1 for...
West Point Band Boosters gear up for the 38th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Band Boosters are presenting their 38th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo March 4 - 5 at the...
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Nancy Bryant retires after 20 years of child...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Executive Director of Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Nancy Bryant has recently said her goodbyes to the program she helped to...
Obituary: Margaret Lee Barnes Reid
Margaret Lee Barnes Reid, 89, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on February 28, 2022.
A native of Holly Pond, Mrs. Reid was preceded in...
Obituary: Dwight West
Dwight West, 75, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on February 27, 2022. He was born to Fred H. and Pauline Couch West, in...
Obituary: W. C. Burns
Graveside service for W. C. Burns, age 73, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Holly Pond Cemetery....
Obituary: Sandra Faye Marlow Privett
Funeral service for Sandra Faye Marlow Privett, 76, of Vinemont will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Timothy Lee Hicks
A memorial service for Timothy Lee Hicks, 36, will be 12:00 p.m. March 12, 2022 at Temple Baptist church. Bro. Malcolm Carter will officiate...
Obituary: James Davie Jones
Mr. James Davie Jones, 76, of Cullman passed from this life on March 1, 2022 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehab. He was born...
PREP SOCCER: Saints, Lady Saints post 4-0 wins over Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Prep School’s varsity Saints claimed a matched set at home Tuesday evening, as the boys’ and girls’ teams each...
CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels help determine prevention steps
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html) is a new tool to help communities decide what...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘This is the stuff we dream about’, Cullman advances to 6A State...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time in nearly a century, the Cullman Bearcats were competing in the Final 4 of AHSAA State Basketball...
Arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Honor Society Induction held at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents, students, faculty and staff gathered in the Abbey Church Thursday, Feb. 24 for a prayer service to celebrate 12 outstanding...
Obituary: George Edgar Milligan
George Edgar Milligan, age 80, of Haleyville, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
A visitation will...
Obituary: Thersia Charlene Young
Thersia Charlene Young, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. Thersia was born April 25, 1954 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Jackie Butler Clark
Funeral service for Jackie Butler Clark, 66, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
PREP SOFTBALL: Arab tops Holly Pond on the road 5-2
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos returned home Tuesday night to take on Arab, but the Lady Knights were able to...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors fall to Hamilton at home 11-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – After starting the week with a 4-3 road win over Athens Monday night, the Warriors returned home Tuesday night to...
Spring tax guide to local CPAs
CULLMAN, Ala. - This tax season, the Tribune spoke with local certified public accountants, enrolled agents and tax preparers on why it is best...
Arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats ready for Final 4 clash with Park Crossing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – This season on the hardwood has been one for the history books at Cullman High School. The Bearcats (27-3) are headed...
Pet of the Week: Make some room for Murphy!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Murphy!
According to Ruttkay, Murphy is...
CCSO reports multiple arrests including Grand Jury Indictments for murder this week
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Cullman man for multiple Grand Jury Indictments and warrants on Friday, February...
Cullman City Council approves airport upgrades, moves forward on recycling center
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved multiple measures intended to upgrade and expand facilities at the Cullman Regional Airport....
Cullman #4 in 2021 Site Selection Magazine Micropolitan rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Tuesday, the 2021 Site Selection Magazine Micropolitan Rankings were released, with Cullman nabbing the #4 spot and claiming a top...
Obituary: Kelly Kristine Jones
The funeral service for Kelly Kristine Jones, 52, of Gardendale, AL, will be 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2022 at St....
Obituary: Timothy Lee Hicks
Timothy Lee Hicks, 36, of Cullman passed from this life on February 26, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A memorial service is be...
Obituary: Crystal Jacqulen Berry Marintsch
Funeral service for Crystal Jacqulen Berry Marintsch, age 37, of Hanceville, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Sacred Heart...
Obituary: Cathy Diane Gamble Berry
Cathy Diane Gamble Berry, age 63, of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 5,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Nichols’ walk-off lifts Cold Springs over Fairview 7-6 in extra innings
BREMEN, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Cold Springs High School for a matchup against the Lady Eagles and seven innings weren’t enough to settle...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors down Cullman at home 7-1
WEST POINT, Ala. – Cullman made the quick trip to West Point for a varsity matchup Monday night and the Lady Warriors were able...
Good Hope City Council establishes new speed zone, passes water pollution Resolution
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second February meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and after having the...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces 3rd Impact Award winner
Cullman, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is happy to announce the recipient of the 2022 Impact Award, Mrs. Martha Blanton. Mrs. Blanton’s investment...
Arrests and incidents reported February 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
2022 Miss Southerner and Fair Queen Representative pageants held at CHS Saturday evening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School hosted the 2022 Miss Southerner and Fair Queen Representative Pageant Saturday evening in the Cullman High School Gym....
Governor Ivey signs House Bill 82, supporting Alabama small businesses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed House Bill 82, the Small Business Relief and Revitalization Act of 2022 sponsored by Rep. Danny...
CCSO assists in car chase through multiple counties
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to a public statement by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Deputies assisted a Falkville Police Officer...
Obituary: David “Mike” Acuff
A funeral service for David “Mike” Acuff of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 28 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Alton Lennon “Butch” Shedd
Graveside service for Alton Lennon “Butch” Shedd, 70, of Fairview will be at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Etha Baptist Cemetery. Bro....
Friends of the Library sees success with first Books and Brews event at Goat...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County held its first Books and Brews event at Goat Island Brewing Wednesday...
Local man sentenced to 99 years in prison for murder
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office announced that Circuit Judge Martha Williams sentenced Andrew Jacob Maresh to 99 years in prison...
52 ODES TO JOY: THE FOUR GARDENS to GROW JOY
AN ODE TO GARDEN JOY
A book and a glass of wine in a garden is all I need;
A sip, the sunshine,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1902:
The old building on the corner of Second Avenue and Fourth Street East is now being removed preparatory to the erection of a large...
Obituary: J. C. Maynor
Funeral service for J. C. Maynor, age 75, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Wayne Donald Hanson
Graveside services for Wayne Donald Hanson will be Monday, February 28, 2022, at Bonnertown Cemetery, at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Hanson passed away on Friday,...
Obituary: Mary Louise (Ford) Henry
Mrs. Mary Louise (Ford) Henry, age 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Mary was born November 19, 1924 in...
Obituary: Bruce Alan Welch
Bruce Alan Welch, age 66, of Eva died Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Bruce was employed at Cullman Regional Medical Center for over 37 years. Bruce...
Obituary: Don James Szilagyi
Don James Szilagyi, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. Don was born October 2, 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland...
PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors pick up wins at Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to Fairview Saturday for a pair of varsity matchups and both West Point...
Pet of the Week: Share a smile with Salvatore!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Salvatore!
According to Ruttkay, Salvatore is...
CCSO looking to instill positivity, trust in regard to law enforcement through education
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was able to increase the size of their force on Thursday through a group of deputies...
Moss Service Funeral Home welcomes new therapy dog Milo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Moss Service Funeral Home welcomed its newest member of the staff, Milo who received a certificate for completion of his training...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point splits day 1 matchups at Decatur Invitational
DECATUR, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors hit the road Friday to compete at this year’s Decatur Invitational and split their pool play...
Obituary: Johnny “Toby” Ford
Johnny “Toby” Ford, age 66, of Double Springs, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
He was born April 15, 1955...
Obituary: Ruby Jean Martin Pitts
Ruby Jean Martin Pitts, 74, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away at her residence, on February 25, 2022. She was born April 1, 1947, to...
Wallace State Sonography students encourage healthy hearts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students in Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program spent Valentine’s Day spreading the word about the importance of being...
Arrests and incidents reported February 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville’s Abigail Long named Head Majorette at Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Working hard towards your goal is always important. It doesn't matter if you are looking to start your own business one...
Wallace State’s free short-term training programs hosting new bootcamp on March 4
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Adult Education Department and the Center for Career and Workforce Development are hosting a new bootcamp orientation for the...
Cullman celebrates 34 years as Tree City USA
CULLMAN, Ala. - “This is a fun one!” Those were Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs’ words as he prepared to open the 2022 Tree City...
CDC revises optimal interval for some individuals to receive second COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - After a thorough evaluation of the latest safety and effectiveness data and evidence from hundreds of millions of COVID-19 vaccines safely...
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St. Bernard sweeps Westminster Christian
CULLMAN - It was all St. Bernard Thursday afternoon when the Westminster Lady Warriors came calling. Although the Lady Saints trailed in every set,...
