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...
Obituary: Sharon Elizabeth Morgan
A funeral service for Sharon Elizabeth Morgan of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. February 8 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Barnett will...
Obituary: Ralph Kelsey Tucker
Ralph Kelsey Tucker, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Atrium Health University in...
Religion Editorial – Refuse a common life
There’s an extremely antiquated mindset of masculinity that was passed down by our fathers, grandfathers--including our matriarchal figures that have embraced that men have...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the regular season finally in the books, its time for postseason basketball and this week will be packed with area...
Pet of the Week: Frolic in the snow with Winter!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Winter!
According to Ruttkay, Winter is...
52 ODES TO JOY: SPELLBINDING
ODE TO SPELLBINDING
Hocus pocus, fully focus.
Cast off the spell of the phone,
And fully succumb to the joy zone.
Presto, change-o, feel...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1936
From the files of 1930:
Miss Eunice Butler has recently graduated from Alverson Business College in Birmingham.
Mrs. John Luyben and Mrs. F. Mallery were joint...
Multiple arrests made across Cullman County this week for CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies made multiple arrests county wide concerning narcotics over the first week of February.
On Tuesday, Feb 1, Cullman...
Obituary: Eva Mae Stone
Funeral service for Eva Mae Stone, age 79, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Nancy Jane Dahlke
Funeral mass for Nancy Jane Dahlke, age 76, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Sacred Heart Church with Father...
Obituary: Stephanie Jan Lemaster-Bonner
Stephanie Jan Lemaster-Bonner, 43, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on February 3, 2022. She was born September 26, 1978, in Mobile, Alabama, to Welton...
Obituary: Eugene Ferriel Leipert
Eugene Ferriel Leipert, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Eugene was born November 12, 1929 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Robbie Everett
Robbie Everett, age 82, of Addison, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April...
Obituary: Ted Miles
Ted Miles, age 81, of Phil Campbell, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Russellville Hospital.
He was born November 7, 1940 in Fayette.
There are...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Feb. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Feb. 2, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Wallace State offers family history classes near and far
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Genealogy program is offering several classes during the spring 2022 semester that will allow individuals to...
West Point High Scholar’s Bowl Team headed to National Championship in Chicago
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team recently finished third of twelve at a tournament in Glasgow, Kentucky. Glasglow’s...
Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander announces bid for mayor’s seat
COLONY, Ala. - Two-term Colony Councilwoman and recent Mayor Pro Tem Ethel Alexander on Monday announced her candidacy for the mayor’s seat in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Cullman collects 85-63 senior night win over Gardendale
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home Friday night for their regular season finale against Gardendale and after celebrating senior night, the...
Obituary: Wanda Faye Whitten
Wanda Faye Whitten, age 76, of Haleyville, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at her son’s residence surrounded by loving family.
Mrs. Whitten was born...
Obituary: Robert Charles Tidwell
Robert Charles Tidwell, 84, of Cullman passed from this life on February 2, 2022 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born July...
Obituary: Carol (Williams) Henshaw
Carol (Williams) Henshaw, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Carol was born July 9, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Anita Sams
Anita Sams, age 63, loving mother of two and adoring wife to Mike Sams, passed away unexpectedly on the 2nd of February at UAB...
Obituary: Barbara Lee Yeager Williams
Funeral services for Barbara Lee Yeager Williams will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a graveside service...
Arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Boaz man arrested in Cullman for sexual abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Boaz man on Tuesday, Feb 1.
Dakota Blake Moreno, 21, of Boaz was arrested by...
Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist at Wallace State’s Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College welcomes EXQUISITE MINIATURES, an exhibition of miniature paintings by Wes and Rachelle...
Cullman County Schools present February Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. For the month...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs sweeps regular season finale against Hanceville
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back home at Jesse George Gymnasium Thursday night and both teams collected wins...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Baseball opens 2022 season Friday; Basketball teams sweep Lawson State on road...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s baseball season has arrived. The Lions open the 2022 campaign in Panama City, Fla, on Friday, playing in a...
Obituary: Robert Earl Bronson
A graveside service for Robert Earl Bronson of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5 at Lystra Missionary Baptist Cemetery in Baileyton, Alabama....
Obituary: Ellen L. Cates
A graveside service for Ellen L. Cates of Bremen will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6 at Cold Springs Baptist Cemetery. Reverend Horace Swann...
Obituary: Virginia Irene Stewart Lee
Mrs. Virginia Irene Stewart Lee, 83, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born on January 7,...
Obituary: Carolyn Jo Patterson Sawyer
Visitation for Carolyn Jo Patterson Sawyer, age 70, of Cullman, will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at...
Obituary: Deborah Jan Foust
A celebration of life service for Deborah Jan Foust, 61, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Cody “CJ” Grattan
A celebration of life service for Cody “CJ” Grattan, of Hanceville, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 4 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville....
Obituary: Rowena F. Lane
Rowena F. Lane, 93, of Arley, passed away February 2, 2022 at Pine Place Assisted living
She was born March 2, 1928 to Harold Folsom...
Governor Ivey allocates funds to assist domestic violence victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that 18 nonprofit agencies will be allocated funds from the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund...
Arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tornado Safety tips and advice from the American Red Cross
WASHINGTON D.C. - With spring approaching, uncertain weather conditions are bound to arise. Instead of being reactive the “Be Red Cross Ready” campaign is...
Vintage Magnolias grand opening and ribbon cutting to be held Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s newest business, Vintage Magnolias, will be holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday the Feb. 4 beginning 10:00...
Not-so-creepy crawlies
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School are learning about how animals receive and interpret information with their senses — and to make...
‘My guiding question will always be, ‘Does this help the citizens of Cullman County?’’
CULLMAN, Ala. – “My name is Morris Williams, and I am running for Cullman County Commissioner for District 4,” read the announcement sent to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs 4A Dora at home 60-53
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 4A Dora Bulldogs on a rainy night at Allen Stephenson Gym and came away with a hard fought,...
Obituary: Willie Mae (Watson) Rooks
Willie Mae (Watson) Rooks, age 91, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Willie was born November 16, 1930 in Thornton,...
Obituary: Noah Cole
Noah Cole, 75, of Odenville, Alabama, passed away on January 30, 2022. Noah was a beloved father, loyal brother, dedicated uncle and friend to...
Obituary: Everett A. Wier
Everett A. Wier of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 89. Mr. Wier was born on April...
Obituary: Robert Clifford Raymond Jr.
Robert Clifford Raymond Jr., age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Robert was born April 4, 1972 in Bridgeton,...
Arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaims February ‘Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of February 2022 “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” (TDVAM) in the City of Cullman...
Cornhole tournament fundraiser held at Vinemont Elementary for Christian Hart Memorial Scholarship
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary School Gym hosted The Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Saturday, January 29. There were two divisions of Bring Your...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Cullman pulls away from Austin 64-38, Lady Bearcats race past...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were back on their home court Tuesday night, hosting a pair of matchups against Austin...
Obituary: Vernie Marie Parker Mann
Vernie Marie Parker Mann, age 63, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Vernie was born August 23, 1958 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Walter Fredrick Morrison
Graveside service for Walter Fredrick Morrison, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Joseph William Gusich
Joseph William Gusich, age 57, of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born November 5, 1964, to...
Obituary: Daniel Valco Jones, Jr.
Daniel Valco Jones, Jr., 66, of Berlin, passed from this life January 31, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born...
Arrests and incidents reported February 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Peggy Smith announced as recipient of the Dave R. Echols Award Distinguished Service Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Tuesday, former Cullman Economic Development Agency director Peggy Smith was announced as the recipient of the Dave R. Echols Distinguished...
Cullman County BamaCarry announces candidate endorsements
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County BamaCarry members announced on Saturday their endorsement of two candidates.
“We are pleased to share our endorsement of Sheriff Matt...
Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund donates $10,000 to CCBOE to support student, family mental...
The Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund on Tuesday donated $10,000 to Cullman County Schools to support student and family mental health services.The memorial fund was established...
Literacy Coordinator Reginnia Roat retires from the Link after 10 years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County is hosting a retirement party for Literacy Coordinator Reginnia Roat on Friday, Feb. 4 at the...
City of Hanceville preparing for warm-weather events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Though winter's chill will be for another month at least, some cities in Cullman are already working to spread the word...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Good Hope bests No. 6 Priceville 58-41, Raiders topple ninth-ranked...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After collecting a pair of County Championships over the weekend, Good Hope returned home Monday night to host a pair...
Obituary: Freda Marie Freeman
Freda Marie Freeman, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Freda was born February 12, 1938 in Cullman County,...
Obituary: Frances Jackson Walker
The funeral service for Frances Jackson Walker, 92, of Blountsville, Alabama, will be 11:00 am , Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Pelham Church...
Obituary: Paul Robert Edwards
Funeral services for Paul Robert Edwards of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Norris Allen Atchley
Norris Allen Atchley moved to our Father’s House on January 29, and, according to The Christian Apostle Paul, was received by his Savior, Lord...
Obituary: Betty Sue Roy
Betty Sue Roy, 65, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed from this life on January 28, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Roy...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne “Sponge Bob” Willmoth
Bobby Wayne “Sponge Bob” Willmoth, 68 of Arley, Alabama, entered into rest on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at his home.
Bobby was born on July...
Arrests and incidents reported January 31, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 31, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Future Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2022-2023 academic year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation is accepting applications for scholarships to be distributed for the 2022-2023 Academic Year beginning...
Obituary: Rashelle Jean Ransom-Walker
A graveside service for Rashelle Jean Ransom-Walker of Hanceville will be 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1 at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend Tommy Graves will...
Obituary: Carrie Leigh Harris
A celebration of life service for Carrie Leigh Harris, 46 of Eva, Alabama, will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the Cullman...
Obituary: Anita Carter Benford
Anita Carter Benford, age 63, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at UAB Palliative Care, Birmingham.
She was born...
Obituary: Scott Glen Johnson
Funeral services for Scott Glen Johnson, 60, of Hanceville will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022 in the chapel of Hanceville...
Obituary: Pamela Jo O’Neil
Funeral service for Pamela Jo O'Neil, age 64, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Baldwin Cumberland Presbyterian...
Obituary: Barbara Lee Rowland
Barbara Lee Rowland, 79, of Cullman passed away January 29, 2022, at her residence
surrounded by family.
Barbara was born October 30, 1942, in Grove City,...
Leldon’s ‘Art in the Warehouse District’ event to take place February 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local home décor retail shop Leldon’s will be hosting “Art in the Warehouse District” on February 4 from 4:00 p.m. –...
52 ODES TO JOY: NEIGHBORING
ODE TO NEIGHBORING
Neighbors come in lots of flavors;
Lovers, haters, givers, takers.
Not to belabor, though no message greater,
Love all neighbors on...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900 and 1930:
From the files of 1900:
The Chicago Glee Club will sing in Kullman’s Hall on Wednesday. Reserved seats are 35 cents, on sale at the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison handles Elkmont at home 55-41
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Elkmont Red Devils at Allen Stephenson Gym and came away with a solid 55-41 win. Addison improves...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs Cold Springs 65-53 to win 3rd County Title in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Cold Springs fought it out for this year’s Cullman County Tournament Championship Saturday night, and it was another...
Obituary: Burlis “Mike” Michael Hall
Funeral service for Burlis "Mike" Michael Hall, age 65, of Vinemont, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jerry Harrelson
Jerry Harrelson, age 66, of Arley, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence.
He was born December 29, 1955 in Hollywood, Florida. Jerry...
Obituary: Leon Roy Lane
Leon Roy Lane, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Leon was born August...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders roll past West Point 73-39 for 1st County Championship since...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point squared off for the third time in the varsity girls’ championship game Saturday night but unlike...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders pull away to top West Point 53-41 & win JV Boys...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s JV Boys Championship Game featured another heated battle between West Point and Good Hope. The Warriors led the Raiders...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors outlast Good Hope 33-29 to claim JV Girls Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament tipped off with the JV Girls title game between the Lady Warriors of West...
Wallace State Singers offering singing Valentines
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Singers from Wallace State Community College are offering singing Valentines for those who would like to express their...
Alabama Senate sends Governor bill to invest $772 million across Alabama communities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate on Thursday gave final passage to legislation that will make a generational investment of $772 million in communities...
Hanceville City Council announces celebration of life for Lt. Pounders next Friday at Hanceville...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council met on January 27 to discuss a bid on modular jail cells from Maximum Security Systems for the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs takes 70-65 OT thriller over Hanceville to advance to County...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville battled for the last spot in Saturday’s varsity boys’ championship game Friday night, and it was an...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope knocks off Fairview 60-51 to advance to County Championship Game
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first of Friday night’s varsity boys’ semifinal matchups at the Cullman County Tournament was a fast-paced and competitive clash between...
Obituary: James H. “Jim” Posey
James H. “Jim” Posey, age 85, of Double Springs, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 21,...
Obituary: Barbara Misner
Barbara Misner, age 75, of Haleyville, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Haleyville Health Care.
Barbara was born on March 23, 1946 in Haleyville,...
Obituary: Linda Carol Cook
Funeral service for Linda Carol Cook, 79, of Hanceville will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point tops Fairview 51-33 to advance to JV Girls Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview tipped things off with a JV Girls semifinal matchup at the Cullman County Tournament Friday night. The...
APLICATIONS
St. Bernard Prep students celebrate Leif Erikson Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of Leif Erikson Day (Oct. 9), world history students at St. Bernard Preparatory School took a journey back in...
