Obituary: Blake Lee Baker
Funeral Service for Blake Lee Baker, age 26, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Nellie Rae Smith Dixon
Nellie Rae Smith Dixon, age 86, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Nellie was born September 4, 1935, in...
CCSO recovers stolen vehicle, 2 arrested after pursuit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on Friday recovered a possible stolen vehicle after a vehicle pursuit.
Deputies recognized the vehicle from...
St. Bernard opens school with service of commitment and blessing
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a moment of wonder and excitement mixed with a bit of emotional anxiety as 136 students at Saint Bernard...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County man killed in crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately midnight on Friday, Aug. 19.
According to an Alabama State...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests this week, including:
Monday, Aug. 15
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Garden...
‘Bees are just fascinating’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Amateur beekeeper Bill Grimmett started beekeeping in 2017 as a way to fill his time after retirement. Now, he wants to share...
Victim Services forms Sexual Assault Task Force
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman’s newly formed Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF) held its first official meeting recently. The mission of the...
Commission approves recommendation of outside attorney
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday went into executive session with Cullman County Attorney Emily Johnston to discuss “possible or pending...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past Columbia on the road 51-0
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled north to Milton Frank Stadium for a matchup with Columbia Thursday night and they handled the Eagles...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 47-14 win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights kicked off the 2022 season at Albertville Thursday night and they got things started with a dominant performance...
Obituary: Charles B.J. Aycock
Funeral Service for Charles B.J. Aycock, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Maxfield
Robert Wayne Maxfield, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born August 19, 1945, in...
Obituary: Charles A. Brown
Memorial Service for Charles A. Brown, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Matthew Earl Hale
Matthew Earl Hale, age 47 of Hanceville passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022. He was born on February 11, 1975, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Teddy Keith Raley
Teddy Keith Raley, age 86 of Double Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Hendrix Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born December 12,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps tri-match with West Point, Carbon Hill
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted a tri-match with West Point and Carbon Hill Thursday afternoon and ended up sweeping...
West Point making improvements to ballpark
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday approved the allocation of up to $85,000 for the installation of LED lights...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) had an eventful week with multiple drug-related arrests that stemmed from warrants and/or traffic stops.
On...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City school board honors Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board ran through a lengthy agenda late Monday afternoon at its regular board meeting. The robust agenda...
East Elementary wins 1st-place Cullman County PALS Clean Campus Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School (EES) recently earned a first-place Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) Clean Campus Award. The Clean...
Obituary: Sarah Diane Calvert
Sarah Diane "Ann" Calvert, age 78, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. She was born November 5, 1943.
She is survived by...
Obituary: Frances Marie Smith
Frances Marie Smith sadly passed away July 12, 2022, at her home after a short battle with CNS lymphoma. Francie was born December 9,...
Obituary: Rosemary Mann
Memorial Service for Rosemary Mann, age 60, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Johnnie Kimbrough
Johnnie Kimbrough, age 59 of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
He was born on July 23, 1963, in Haleyville,...
CHS Football field named in honor of Coach Mark Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. – After helping lead the Bearcats to a school-record 137 wins, two undefeated regular seasons and the most successful seven-year run in...
86th annual Cullman Electric Cooperative meeting set for Sept. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 86th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative (EC) is scheduled for Sept. 17, 2022, at Northbrook Baptist Church. For the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Enjoy every moment’: Fairview’s Emma Garcia ready for senior season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Last season was another solid one for the Fairview Lady Aggie basketball team as they finished with an 18-13 record. They clinched...
St. Paul’s celebrates students, new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School on Saturday hosted a back-to-school bash for students. Young scholars enjoyed snacks, lunch and bouncing about on...
‘We’re here for the entire community’: VFW hosts events year round
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, members of Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 hosted a back-to-school bash for not only post members’ children,...
Cullman County Cornhole Club hosting benefit for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Cornhole Club will host a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday, Aug. 27, in the Cullman Middle School gymnasium to...
Obituary: Armando Anthony DeMarco Sr.
Armando Anthony DeMarco Sr. of Cullman, Alabama passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Armando best known as Mony,...
Obituary: Vernon Lee Whittier Jr.
Vernon Lee “V.L.” Whittier, Jr., year, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Cullman, AL. He was born September 17, 1929, in Leesburg, FL, the...
Obituary: Dana Quick West
Dana Quick West, age 51 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on January 4, 1971....
Obituary: Fayrene H. Chambers
Fayrene H. Chambers, 91 of Double Springs, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at her residence.
Fayrene was born on September 18, 1930, in...
Obituary: Michael Loren Carr
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Michael Loren Carr, 58, of Crane Hill.
Mr. Carr passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at CRMC. ...
Obituary: Jimmie Ray Rodgers
Funeral service for Jimmie Ray Rodgers, 82, of Odenville, formerly of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Cullman Funeral...
CHS to name field in honor of Mark Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is honoring one of its most successful football coaches in history right where he made a whole lot...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
U.S. Sniper Seth Swalve signs with Hemel Storm
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, -- Hemel Storm are delighted to announce that we have completed the signing of US guard Seth Swalve from Gtuni, a...
Cullman County Youth Football season set to kick off Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2022 Cullman County Youth Football season is upon us once again and nine local teams will tee it up and...
‘Lessons from an Invisible Child’
CULLMAN, Ala. - In preparation for the 2022-23 academic year at St. Bernard Prep, all teachers and staff members recently spent three days in...
Lakeside community hosts appreciation lunch for area military, emergency personnel
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Larry and Sandy Harris, owners of the scenic Smith Lake RV and Cabin Resort in Crane Hill, recently hosted a...
Pet of the Week: Trouble – he’s no trouble at all!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Trouble.
Trouble is a...
Multi-department Rock the South debriefing held
Updated 8/17/22
CULLMAN, Ala. - A multi-department Rock the South (RTS) debriefing was held Monday morning, with representatives from local and statewide law enforcement, emergency...
Obituary: James Henry Adcox
Funeral Service for James Henry Adcox, age 91, of Bremen, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Cullman First Baptist...
Obituary: Billy Ray Fanning
Billy “Cotton” Ray Fanning, age 85 of Hanceville passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 26,...
Obituary: Dalis Keith Barton
Dalis Keith Barton, 83 of Lynn, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his residence.
Keith was born on August 17, 1938, in Lynn,...
Obituary: Timothy David Martin
Timothy David Martin, 63 of Thach community, formerly of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Tim was born on April 22,...
Obituary: Nelda Codean Meigs
Nelda Codean Meigs, 76 of Sardis community, entered into rest on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Codean was...
Obituary: Dwaine “Parks” Duke Jr.
Dwaine “Parks” Duke Jr., age 63, moved to Heaven on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born March 5, 1959, in Birmingham, Alabama. Visitation...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Share Jesus with my teammates’: Cold Springs’ Tucker Philbeck ready for senior season
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming football season and senior quarterback Tucker Philbeck has...
Faith
CULLMAN, Ala. – Daystar Church recently announced a new initiative directed at parents who choose to have children in spite of hardships, or who...
Obituary: Betty Hood
Betty Hood, age 73 of Haleyville, Alabama, entered into rest Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi
Betty was born on...
Obituary: James Edward Hornsby
Funeral service for James Edward Hornsby, 82, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 16th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Brady Kilgo
Reverend Brady Kilgo, age 84 of Hanceville, entered the Heavenly Gates on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born on February 21, 1938, in...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force welcomes new chairperson, secretary
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force recently named a new chairperson and new secretary. At its last meeting, Chairperson Kathy...
Files from yesteryear: 1920, 1934
From the files of 1920
Mr. Conrad Howard spent Saturday night with Professor J.D. Knight.
Mrs. Ella Doss and children spent Sunday with Mrs. James Sargent.
Mr....
WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program hosts pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Graduates of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State Community College were recognized at a pinning ceremony during the final...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. JOY JAUNTS
For the last several years, I’ve enjoyed leading an April-in-Alabama history walking tour through Cullman. Like Martina McBride sang, “word gets around in a...
1 killed in Hwy. 31 wreck south of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 31 south of the city Saturday evening at approximately...
United Way Stuff the Bus campaign deemed record-breaking success
CULLMAN, Ala. - With over 24,000 school supplies donated and $250 donated to both the city and county school systems, the United Way of...
Obituary: Iris Isabell Warner
Iris Isabell Warner, age 84, of Union Grove, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Iris was born May 24, 1938.
Iris is survived...
Obituary: Dorothy Elaine Maclin
Dorothy Elaine Maclin passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Brookwood Medical Center. She was born Friday, March 7, 1952. in Spokane, WA...
Obituary: Kenneth Terry White
Kenneth Terry White, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 11, 2022, at the age of 59. Ken was born in Marshall County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Bennie Wayne Cornelius
Bennie Wayne Cornelius, 72 of Double Springs, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at his residence.
Bennie was born on April 26, 1950, in...
Beginning farmers invited to tour J. Calvert Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Beginning Farmer Series serves to help new producers develop knowledge and critical skills so they can...
‘Practice doesn’t make perfect, it makes improvement’: Good Hope’s Addyson Burgess preparing for upcoming...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders finished as runners-up in the area tournament and clinch a spot at the North Regional...
Battery-powered chainsaws: Quiet but dangerous
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many tool manufacturers are offering batteries as an alternative power source to gasoline in today’s market. Chainsaws are one of...
2nd Fridays come to a close for 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – The August edition of 2nd Fridays, hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Cullman Downtown Merchants Association and Cullman Parks,...
Pet of the Week: Edith – your new best friend forever
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Edith.
Edith is a...
Obituary: Manuel Renteria Perez
A Funeral Mass for Manuel Renteria Perez, 58, of Cullman will be Monday, August 15, 2022, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Catholic Church. ...
Obituary: Bobby Elam Billings
Bobby Elam Billings, 67, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born February...
Resource event for special needs families Aug. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym of Cullman will host an event that brings therapeutic service providers together for an informational session for...
ALEA soars into America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest featuring legacy of Tuskegee Airmen
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Each year the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joins fellow highway patrol and state police organizations across the nation to vie...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont sets BBQ cook-off for Oct. 22
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the date for the barbecue cook-off proposed by Richard Neese last month to...
‘Be the best version of you that you can be’: Jayda White discusses her...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Hanceville volleyball and softball player, Jayda White. Jayda was able to make a lot...
Wallace State earns Apprenticeship Ambassador designation from US Department of Labor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been selected as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the United States Department of Labor.
The Department of Labor’s...
Cullman’s Hayes 1 of 3 finalists in nationwide organic gardening competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Kelly Hayes, a second-grade teacher at West Elementary School and owner of Urban Farm and Forage, is one of three...
Obituary: Thomas Edward Greenhaw
Funeral Service for Thomas Edward Greenhaw, age 87, of Vinemont, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘There’s no place like home’
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony hosted Colony Day Saturday, Aug. 6. Colony Day is a celebration steeped in the town’s history, with...
Cullman PD holds in-house Rock the South debriefing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Wednesday held an in-house debriefing, reviewing the good, the bad and the ugly of last...
‘I just want to become the best cheerleader I can be’: Cold Springs’ McKinna...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Senior cheerleader McKinna Duke is ready for her final cheer season at Cold Springs, and she feels blessed to be able...
2nd Fridays’ swan song this Friday: Last event of the season Aug. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - After two successful and well-attended 2nd Fridays events in June and July, this Friday brings the summer’s final 2nd Fridays to...
Obituary: Raymond Junior Brown
Raymond Junior Brown, 83, of Cullman passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 13, 1938.
He is survived...
Obituary: Glenda Madeline Barnes
Funeral Service for Glenda Madeline Barnes, age 74, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Donna Webb Byram
On August 9, 2022, Donna Webb Byram joined friends and family who were waiting for her in Heaven, including her parents: T.M. Webb and...
North Alabama Agriplex named Conservation Educator of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex was honored Friday evening in Prattville by being named 2022 Conservation Educator of the Year by the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Country superstars, local nonprofits partner to benefit community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning saw The Link of Cullman County, Greater Good Music and the United Way of Cullman County team up to...
‘Savor every moment’: Good Hope’s Maddie McKenney excited for senior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off an outstanding 2021 volleyball season, making it to the state tournament for...
‘We are all family’: Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson preparing for senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a memorable 2021 season in which the Lady Bearcats made a deep run in the postseason and got to within...
Victim Services collecting stuffed animals for children in crisis
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) is holding a stuffed animal drive to provide comfort to the children in crisis who need...
Obituary: Ronald Clark Pattillo
Ronald Clark Pattillo, 59, of Cullman passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Cullman Alabama May 2,...
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Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
