Obituary: Bettye Louise Dyer Hamilton
Bettye Louise Dyer Hamilton, age 71, of Canton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Bettye was born July 31, 1950 in Miami,...
Obituary: Ravenell “Nell” Miner Powell
Funeral service for Ravenell "Nell" Miner Powell, age 90, of Vinemont, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jeanie Marlene Voss Okeley
Jeanie Marlene Voss Okeley was born May 15, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama. She resided in Cullman until she married Robert Okeley and moved to...
Obituary: Harold Vincent Ballew
Harold Vincent Ballew, 92, of Cullman, AL, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022.Harold was born December 13, 1929 in Arab, AL.
He was preceded in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman punches ticket to NW Regional with 68-50 win over Clay-Chalkville
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back on their home court for the final time this season Tuesday night, hosting the Cougars of...
Arrests and incidents reported February 15, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama adds newborn screening tests to help identify conditions not typically apparent at birth
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is excited to announce the approval of four new conditions to the Alabama newborn...
Alabama Community College System opens Innovation Center, starts enrollment for rapid workforce training
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, a $10 million investment aimed at rapidly training workers for the state’s highest-demand...
Cullman County District Attorney race opponents share why the people are important
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney incumbent Wilson Blaylock and challenger, local attorney Champ Crocker, shared with The Cullman Tribune their thoughts on...
The CMS Olympic Games
CULLMAN, Ala. - Couldn’t make it to Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics? That was no problem at Cullman Middle School the past two...
Cullman City Council clears hurdles for private developers in south and west Cullman, buys...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening suspended regular procedural rules to approve measures that could open opportunities for new business...
PREP SOCCER: West Point downs East Lawrence on the road 7-0
TRINITY, Ala. – After competing in the Sand Mountain Classic over the weekend, the West Point Warriors were back on the road Monday night...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison handles Aliceville 47-35 to advance to NW Regional for 1st time...
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs were back home to host the Sub-Regional round Monday night and they collected a 47-35 win over...
Obituary: Paul Randall Linam, Sr.
Paul Randall Linam, Sr., age 68, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Linam. was born on October 8,...
Obituary: Geraldine Bryson Ezekiel
Funeral service for Geraldine Bryson Ezekiel, age 79, of Hanceville, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Janice Laney
Funeral service for Janice Laney, age 67, of Cullman, was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Rebecca Gail Grayson
A graveside service for Rebecca Gail Grayson, of Hanceville, will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Micah Darrell Grimmett
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Micah Darrell Grimmett, 71, of Crane Hill.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Grimmett family.
Mr....
Obituary: Maria de los Angeles Padron
A memorial service for Maria de los Angeles Padron of Blountsville, Alabama was 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 14 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Padron...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders top Haleyville 69-33 in Sub-Regional to advance to NW Regional
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The postseason is heating up for high school basketball all across the state and one of Monday night’s 4A Sub-Regional...
St. Valentine’s Day: Just where did it come from?
Love can be a confusing thing, so it’s fitting that the calendar day devoted to love should be the subject of some confusion itself....
Two people killed in three-person wreck on Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were killed when three vehicles were involved in a traffic wreck on Monday morning around 7:30 a.m. near Hurricane...
Arrests and incidents reported February 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope City Council discusses new speed zone, utilities expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first regularly scheduled meeting of the month at Good Hope City Hall Monday had...
Obituary: Clarcie Marie Jones
A graveside service for Clarcie Marie Jones of Cullman will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will...
Wallace State hosting OTA/PTA Alumni Connection March 17
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs announced plans for the...
Picking the perfect Valentine’s Day roses
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Roses and Valentine’s Day go together like bread and butter. Unfortunately, some roses can begin to droop and wilt after...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S.
ODE TO S.U.N.S.*
Smile-making is thinking and doing, all positively done.
Uniting is connecting with someone and with everyone.
Neighboring is sharing and...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1952
From the files of 1936:
Mrs. H. Parker was a nice hostess on Thursday for a dance.
George Stiefelmeyer, Grand Master- Elect of the Grand Lodge...
PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors compete at weekend tournaments
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Both of West Point’s varsity soccer squads were in action this weekend, looking to find their rhythm at this early point...
Obituary: David Eric Horton
David Eric Horton, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 52. He was born April 11, 1969, in...
Obituary: Donald Rodgers
Memorial service for Donald Rodgers, 69, of Holly Pond will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 p.m. –...
Obituary: Janey Michelle Helms
Janey Michelle Helms, 45, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Janey was born May 25,...
Obituary: Alvin Chester Fortner
Funeral service for Alvin Chester Fortner, 72, of Hanceville, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Saints shut out West Limestone 3-0, Saints tie Wildcats 1-1
LESTER, Ala. – The Saint Bernard Prep varsity soccer teams opened their season Friday evening at West Limestone High School in Lester, with the...
Hanceville City Council approves temporary closure of Bull Dog Lane
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday night, council members approved the closing of Bull Dog Lane for the duration of...
Pet of the Week: Shake paws with Carl!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Carl!
Carl--Mini Rottie; approx. 1.5 yo;...
Obituary: Arthur Escanor Richmond
Arthur Escanor Richmond, a beautiful 17-day old angel and mommy’s little buddy, was returned to heaven on February 11, 2022. He was born January...
Liberty Learning presents workplace skills program at Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Liberty Learning Foundation (LLF) visited Cullman High School Thursday afternoon to discuss workplace skills with the ninth-grade classes as part...
CATA students present Pyramid of Plastic project at the Cullman County Courthouse
CULLMAN, Ala. - The students of the Cullman Area Tech Academy showcased their Pyramid of Plastic project to the Cullman County Commissioners on Thursday....
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall in area finals at Oneonta 73-60
ONEONTA, Ala. – The red-hot Good Hope Raiders made the trip over to Oneonta for an area championship battle with the Redskins Friday night...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs tops Addison 62-40 to capture area championship
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles clashed with the Addison Bulldogs at Jesse George Gymnasium Friday night and the hometown Eagles were able...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats fend off Hartselle 64-48 to win area title
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Decatur Tuesday night, the Bearcats returned home Friday night to host the Hartselle Tigers in this year’s 6A, Area...
Obituary: Barbara Jean Puckett
Funeral service for Barbara Jean Puckett, 82, of Falkville, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Providence Cemetery. Visitation will...
Obituary: Jimmy Phil Reeder
Jimmy Phil Reeder, age 86, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born November 10, 1935, in...
Obituary: Gilbert A. Law
Funeral service for Gilbert A. Law, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Nina Gantt Reid
Graveside service for Nina Gantt Reid, 99, of Good Hope will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2022 at Good Hope Cemetery, Rev....
Obituary: Steven Esco Patterson
A memorial service for Steven Esco Patterson, 57, of Cullman will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Riverside Baptist Church. The family...
Obituary: Sherry Winton
Sherry Winton, age 64, passed away on February 10, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 5, 1958.
She was predeceased...
Falkville man arrested in Cullman County on drug-related charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Dodge City area for reports of a reckless driver on Thursday, February 3.
Frankie...
Arrests and incidents reported February 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Bookmarked: Cullman County Public Library design competition names winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you’ve visited the Cullman County Library recently, a small desk lined with hand drawn bookmarks may have caught your attention.
A...
Wallace State Alumni Association announces 2022 travel plans
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association travel program released its list of destinations for summer, fall and winter of 2022.
For...
Governor Ivey encourages veteran hiring through HIRE VETS Medallion Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington are encouraging Alabama employers to hire veterans by applying to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison topples Winston County 60-45 to capture area championship
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs made the trip to Winston County High School Thursday night to face the Lady Yellow Jackets...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Lawrence County in area title game 52-45
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were home at Jim Boyd Gymnasium for this year’s 5A, Area 15 Championship Game and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders race past Oneonta 67-37 to claim back to back area...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After eliminating Hanceville in the opening round Monday night, the Good Hope Lady Raiders were back on their home court...
Obituary: Carolyn Godsey Pipkins
Carolyn Godsey Pipkins, 75, of Brilliant, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Northwest Medical Center.
She was born on September 18, 1946 in Jasper,...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Sanders
Memorial service for Bobby Ray Sanders, 66, of Vinemont will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Larry Wayne DeMoss
Funeral service for Larry Wayne DeMoss, 72, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Nancy Carolyn Burks
Nancy Carolyn Burks, 83, of Vinemont passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1938...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Feb. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Feb. 9, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Cullman County School Board recognizes teachers, coaches at February meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Schools main office Thursday afternoon and...
Arrests and incidents reported February 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
United Way of Cullman County sending reminder that National 211 Day is Friday, Feb....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday, Feb. 11 is National 211 Day, a day set aside to celebrate the 211 Call Center, which serves people in...
South Vinemont Town Council approves additional streetlights on Hwy 31
VINEMONT, Ala. – At the Vinemont Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, council members discussed possible uses for the American Rescue Plan funds. The council...
Hanceville teacher receives $200 for winning AEA’s Be A Champion and Read Decorating Contest
Hanceville, Ala. – The Alabama Education Association is pleased to announce Michelle Pender, a first-grade teacher at Hanceville Elementary, is the district 2 winner...
Women in Diesel: Wallace State hosting event to recruit future diesel technicians
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State’s Diesel Technology program is working to attract more women into the program and open doors to a successful career...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Bailey
Funeral service for Bobby Joe Bailey, age 62, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Donnie Eugene Ford
Funeral service for Donnie Eugene Ford, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Mt. Zion Baptist...
Obituary: Ronald “Ronnie” Curtis Adamson
Ronald "Ronnie" Curtis Adamson, age 73, of Falkville, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born October 11, 1948,...
Obituary: Charlotte Elaine Byrams
Charlotte Elaine Byrams, age 61, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Charlotte was born May 24, 1960 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Hazel Marie King
Funeral service for Hazel Marie King, 63, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family...
Obituary: J. P. Brown
Funeral service for J P Brown, 92, Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church. The family...
Obituary: Earnestine Haley-Nation
A celebration of life service for Earnestine Haley-Nation of Colony, Alabama will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
Arrests and incidents reported February 9, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Community College, Alabama Extension Office hosting Pond Management Series this month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are teaming up to host a Wallace State Pond Management series.
Classroom...
Kaden Gay of Vinemont Middle wins 95th Cullman County Spelling Bee
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 95th annual Cullman County spelling bee took place at Temple Baptist Church on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. The contest...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison edges Falkville 42-41, advances to area finals for 1st time in...
BREMEN, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs made the trip to Bremen to tip off the 2A, Area 13 Tournament at Cold Springs High School...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big 4th quarter lifts Russellville over West Point 58-45
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point hosted the Golden Tigers of Russellville for the opening round of the 5A, Area 15 Tournament Tuesday night...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats down Decatur 66-35 to advance to area championship
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned to their home court Tuesday night to host this year’s 6A, Area 14 Tournament and after a...
Obituary: Gary Roy Conklin
Gary Roy Conklin, 68, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at UAB Palliative Care in Birmingham.
Gary was born on August...
Obituary: Donna Sue Nesbitt
Donna Sue Nesbitt, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 6, 2022, at the age of 69. She was born to William Hugh and...
Arrests and incidents reported February 8, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Guild Mortgage cuts ribbon on new Cullman office
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Woody Jacobs and others from within the community filled the sidewalk on First Avenue...
Cullman Hoop Stars kick off season with more members than ever
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Therapeutic Recreation Hoop Stars basketball team held their first game of the season at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic...
Flourishing the Night event raises funds for Robert Squires Independent Living Skills Apartment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nonprofit Flourish of Cullman Inc. held their Flourishing the Night Together fundraising event Saturday evening, Sat. 5 at the Terri Pines...
Cullman Kiwanis Club presents donation to Pilot Light Home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Kiwanis Club held their regular meeting at Freddie Day catering Monday, Feb. 7 at noon to hear from a couple...
Holly Pond cancels senior center project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening voted to cancel its planned construction of a senior center when the lowest...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders dominate Hanceville 63-14, advance to area finals
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders tipped off the Class 4A, Area 11 tournament at home against Hanceville Monday night and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison advances to area finals with 44-16 win over Cold Springs
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Double Springs to take on the Cold Springs Lady Eagles in the first round of its area...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview Aggies, Lady Aggies handle Brewer to advance to area championship games
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Both the Aggies and Lady Aggies of Fairview tipped off their area tournaments on their home court at Joe Shults Gymnasium...
Obituary: Glenda Weathers Hughes
Glenda Weathers Hughes, 73, of Cullman, entered her eternal home on January 26, 2022. She was born July 1, 1948 to Alvin and Alma...
Obituary: Gerald Dwayne Godbee
Gerald Dwayne Godbee, 80, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed from this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. ...
Obituary: Kathy Diane Brannan Burdette
Funeral service for Kathy Diane Brannan Burdette, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: John David McGehee
John David McGehee, age 50, of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his residence. He was born, December 2, 1971, to...
Obituary: Richard Michael “Rick” Self
Richard Michael “Rick” Self, age 67, of Double Springs, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was...
Hard at work: Blue collar Alabama in photographs
Each and every job is different and unless you have done that occupation, you may not realize the challenges involved. My page, Alabama at...
Arrests and incidents reported February 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Everett Charles Evans
Everett Charles Evans, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Everett was born October 2, 1959 in Wahiawa, Hawaii...
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Arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
