Obituary: Joan Marie Green
Joan Marie Green, 71, of Vinemont entered into rest on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her residence. She was born September 29, 1950.
Joan loved...
Obituary: Stacy Dion Edwards
Stacy Dion Edwards, age 46 of Hanceville passed away at his home on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on...
Obituary: Terry Melton
Terry Melton, age 62 of Hanceville passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on July 16, 2022. He was born in Jefferson County, Alabama...
Obituary: Carolyn Davidson Tolbert
Carolyn Davidson Tolbert, 84 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was...
Obituary: Danny Joe Mickle
Danny Joe Mickle, 64, of Hanceville, passed from this life on July 18, 2022, at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born October...
Arrests and incidents reported July 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Alabama is in desperate need of families to care for these children’
CULLMAN, Ala. – A 10-week foster parent training course will be held at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman starting Sunday, Aug. 14. Sessions will...
Addison Bulldog Band gearing up for marching season
ADDISON, Ala. - Last week was marching and music fundamentals week for the Addison Bulldog Band. The band will have three weeks of band...
Initial case of monkeypox reported in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) have identified the first case of monkeypox virus infection in Alabama....
Obituary: Sister Margaret Siffert
Sister Margaret Siffert, O.S.B., a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL, died on Thursday, July 14, at the age of 58,...
Obituary: Myra Gail Henderson Hendrix
Myra Gail Henderson Hendrix, of Holly Pond, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the age of 77. She was born in Cullman...
‘Make the most of your time’: Adam Cooper discusses his time at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Hanceville's standouts on the baseball field, Adam Cooper. Cooper made a lot of...
Files from yesterday: 1937
From The Files Of 1937:
Marriages:
August 26
S.S. Abbott, 59, to Mollie Murray, 50
August 27
Otice L. Jones, 20, to Sarah Tankersley, 21
August 28
Meredith McKleroy, 18, to...
Want to volunteer at Hope Horses?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc., dedicated to providing therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults with physical, cognitive, social and emotional...
WSCC Computer Science Department designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Computer Science Department has received designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
Terry Ayers, Wallace State’s Computer Science...
United Way of Cullman County announces gas card program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently launched a referral-based gas card program to help residents who need assistance get the...
Obituary: Estelle Rowe
Estelle Rowe, age 83 of Hanceville, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home. Estelle was born on April 8, 1939, in...
Obituary: Carol Ann Ferrell
Carol Ann Ferrell, 76, of Vinemont passed away Friday, July 15th, 2022, at Cullman Regional Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ferrell...
Obituary: Sheledia Renee Gammon
Funeral service for Sheledia Renee Gammon, 55, of Birmingham, formerly of Cullman, will be at 2:00p.m., Thursday, July 21st, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home...
52 ODES TO JOY: HEART IN HAND
“If we all just lend a hand, we can lift some hearts.”—Melody Minagar
HEART IN HAND is a centuries-old symbol of compassion and a willingness...
‘There’s so much to learn from an animal’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Snead’s Farmhouse in Vinemont will hold its first summer camp for kids ages 6 and older July 25-30, from 8 a.m.-2...
WSCC Culinary Arts welcomes Pate, ADAI
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Culinary Arts students on Thursday welcomed Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture of Industries Rick Pate and representatives...
More than 150 runners participate in 9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard’s campus was full of friends, family, former teammates and other supporters Saturday morning as more than 150 runners came...
Now that’s a big bowl!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Spohn Ranch Skateparks, the Los Angeles-based skatepark design firm, arrived in Cullman this week to begin their leg of...
Jason Simpson joining WVTM 13 weather team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Jason Simpson joins the WVTM 13 News team as a meteorologist, the station announced Friday. Simpson will appear on WVTM 13...
Box fans, space heaters sought for area seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - In response to many requests from area senior citizens during the hot summer months, the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA)...
Obituary: Ellie Casey Brasfield
Ellie Casey Brasfield, affectionately known to most as “Ellie B.” passed away while she was resting surrounded by family in the comfort of her...
Obituary: Clay Daniel Judkins
Funeral services for Clay Daniel Judkins of Cullman will be 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for the public will...
Obituary: William “George” Douglas
William “George” Douglas, 64 of Addison, passed away July 15, 2022, at Princeton Hospital.
He was born December 26, 1957, in Haleyville, Alabama.
William is survived...
‘I just want to soak it all in’: Cullman’s Ryan Skinner looking forward to...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Bearcats had put together another good season in 2021, going 7-3 in the regular season, before falling to Jackson-Olin...
Cullman City Schools students set high bar with 2022 English Language Arts ACAP results
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 80% of second and third graders in Cullman City Schools tested proficient or above in the 2022 English Language...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Always believe in yourself’: Allie Sartin looks back on her Good Hope days
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Good Hope's former cheer captains, Allie Sartin. Allie made a lot of...
Hanceville pool reopens after unexpected closure
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The community swimming pool at Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park is open again following its abrupt closure just prior to the Fourth...
Shrine hires lay director of administration
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery is pleased to welcome Bill Brown as...
Leldon’s presents 2nd annual Art in the Warehouse District next Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local artisan shop Leldon's will host the second annual Art in the Warehouse District showcase Friday, July 22 from 4-8 p.m.
Artists...
Obituary: Peggy Lynn Myers
Peggy Lynn Myers, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Peggy was born January 3, 1954, in Munich, Germany.
Obituary: Thomas Dean Royer Jr.
Funeral services for Thomas “Tom” Dean Royer Jr. will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, July 16th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Heath Riggs...
Obituary: Norma Lee Farthing
Norma Lee Farthing 52, of Cherokee, Alabama, passed away Monday July 11, 2022, at her residence.
Norma was born on August 29, 1969, in Haleyville...
Obituary: Michael Patrick Helring
A Funeral Mass for Michael Patrick Helring, 69, of Cullman will be 1:00 pm Monday, July 18, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel....
Increased fuel costs impacting local farming industry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman farmers are an integral population who make Cullman what it is today. Local crops and livestock are second to none...
Arrests and incidents reported July 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont council talks community projects
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Vinemont Town Council discussed community projects, including the development of an art park at...
City teacher pay raises approved by school board
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education approved a $1 million investment to its employees at a board meeting on Thursday morning, which will...
‘Just be yourself’: Tucker Gambrill recaps his Bearcat years
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of the newest Cullman basketball greats, Tucker Gambrill. Tucker will continue his academic and athletic...
Pet of the Week: Ernie – he’s all ears!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Ernie!
Sweet Ernie, according...
Cullman Lions welcome veteran Sean Schofield
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Monday evening welcomed special guest speaker Sean Schofield, a local veteran who volunteered to assist Ukraine...
United Way Stuff the Bus campaign July 15-22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host its fifth annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive from Friday, July 15...
Obituary: Melissa Dayle Teeling
Melissa Dayle Teeling passed away peacefully at her home on July 12, 2022, at the age of 53.She is survived by her husband: Nicholas;...
West Point Plaza welcomes new businesses
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Plaza welcomed new businesses with a grand opening Saturday. The event was organized by MnR Event & Party...
Arrests and incidents reported July 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
German Axe Throwing Co. hits the mark at grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday marked the official grand opening of Cullman’s German Axe Throwing Co. (GAT Co.). Festivities included mechanical bull riding, a golf...
‘God will always be my no. 1 priority’: Holly Pond’s Kamryn Tankersley discusses upcoming...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- After a solid sophomore season with both the Lady Broncos volleyball and basketball teams last year, Holly Pond’ Kamryn Tankersley...
Redline Leather Workz celebrates new location, supports firefighters
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday saw the grand reopening of Redline Leather Workz in Hanceville. The hand-crafted leather business geared toward the motorcycle community showcased...
‘We’re bringing it back’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center recently hosted songwriter showcase “Together in 1 House.” Featured local artists were husband and wife duo Justin...
The future is now
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is in the process of evaluating its functionality in the community by assessing its...
Obituary: Lesa Ann Hulsey Jordan
Lesa Ann Hulsey Jordan, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Lesa was born January 17, 1962, in Birmingham,...
Obituary: Wesley Mayer
Wesley Mayer, age 32 of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born in Cullman County on September 27, 1989, to...
Obituary: Larry Michael Hood Sr.
Larry Michael Hood Sr., age 68 of Nauvoo, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 9th, 2022.
Larry will be remembered as a beloved...
New Principals Named at CATA, Hanceville Middle School
The Cullman County Board of Education on Tuesday approved the hiring of two new principals. Dr. Susan Patrick is the new director and principal...
Bingo! for The Link of Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – Karma’s Coffee House and its First Avenue neighbors Monograms Plus are partnering July 19 to host Bingo Night benefiting The Link...
9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run set for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run is coming up this Saturday and there’s still time left to register to support...
Arrests and incidents reported July 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Davis Smith live at Karma’s Coffee House Friday, July 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma’s Coffee House in the Warehouse District will soon be adding more live music nights. This Friday, July 15, Davis Smith...
‘Lead with a good example’: Cold Springs’ Malaya Taylor preparing for junior season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs put a very young, but very talented team on the court last season and they put together a solid...
‘Lord, it’s hot out here, but I’m having the time of my life!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The excessive heat advisory did not sway the masses who attended 2nd Fridays this past Friday evening. Despite a heat index...
‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ thrills in local production
CULLMAN, Ala. – The cast of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” took the stage Friday night at Cullman High School. The musical, this summer’s...
Cullman man charged with animal cruelty
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was recently arrested and charged with two counts of cruelty to animals. The arrest stemmed from an incident...
Obituary: Jesse Robert Glasscock
Jesse Robert Glasscock, age 72 of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 18, 1949...
Obituary: Tamra Shemen Cyree
Tamra Shemen Cyree, age 50, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at UAB Hospital. She was born December 3, 1971, in...
Good Hope City Council approves alcohol license for Good Hope Exxon
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first July meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and passed a new...
St. Bernard holds annual alumni reunion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gas prices and heat indexes of over 100 degrees didn’t keep some alumni away from the annual reunion held at St....
Arrests and incidents reported July 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July, 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man dies in motorcycle crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency stated Monday that a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, July 9, has...
WSCC Center for Career & Workforce Development reflects on outcomes from expanding community college...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In July 2019, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) was awarded a grant by the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) for...
‘Love, serve, care’: Cullman’s Taylor Au looking forward to upcoming season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats put together a memorable season last spring that culminated in a deep postseason run and junior Taylor...
DA-Elect Crocker visits southern border
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney-Elect Champ Crocker visited Webb County, Texas last weekend to get a firsthand view of the crisis at...
It’s baaccckkk
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Thursday approved the required special events permit for Rock the South, which will be held Aug....
Obituary: Emma “Genell” Hinkle
Emma "Genell" Hinkle, age 93, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Genell was born June 23, 1929, in Sipsey,...
Obituary: Terry Leland Campbell Sr.
Terry Leland Campbell, Sr., age 82 of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born, May 22,...
‘God will always be there to help guide me’: Andrew Easterwood reflects on his...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope defensive back Andrew Easterwood. Andrew will continue his academic and athletic...
Fairview High School Class of 1987 holds 35-year reunion
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview High School Class of 1987 held its 35-year reunion Saturday, June 25, 2022, at The Barn in Fairview. There...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1937
From The Files Of 1937:
The State of Alabama owns 4,221 buildings. The appraised value of these buildings, including contents, is $36,079,850. This property is...
State’s 17th annual Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday July 15-17
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s 17th annual sales tax holiday for school-related items begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, and ends at midnight Sunday,...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. DINERS
“When do we learn that the world, like any diner worth its salt, is open 24 hours a day?”—Daniel Handler
American diners are the perfect...
Wallace State to welcome Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate & ADAI representatives on...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College’s Culinary Arts Department will welcome Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate and representatives from the Alabama Department...
Agriplex holds 3rd annual Nature Day Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s third annual Nature Day Camp took children ages 10-14 on a journey, teaching them about Native American...
Local farmers awarded for prize tomatoes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Extension Office held its first Tomato Taste-Off Saturday, June 25, at the Festhalle Farmers Market. A total of...
Obituary: Joe Terry Rodgers
Joe Terry Rodgers, age 73 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at his residence.
Joe was born on February 1, 1949, in...
Obituary: Hester Selvage Sandlin
Hester S. Sandlin, age 70 of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at her home. She was born on July 3, 1952,...
Obituary: Delila Hutcheson Aday
Funeral for Delila Hutcheson Aday, 82, of Double Springs, formerly of Decatur, will be on Monday July 11, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Sardis...
World Game competitors call Cullman home, briefly
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hungarian kayakers, set to compete next week in The World Games, were in Cullman for several days before their competitions in...
Cullman man arrested after reported stabbing in Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing incident at the V&W Food Mart in Vinemont Friday, July 8.
Cullman...
‘It’s therapy for me’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Lil Cookies Goat Farm, in the making for the last 10 years, is located in Hanceville and home to 133 goats....
CPD officer thwarts suspect who tries to take service weapon
CULLMAN, Ala. – A quick-thinking Cullman Police officer was able to stabilize a dangerous situation Tuesday when a suspect attempted to grab the officer’s...
David v. Goliath
CULLMAN, Ala. - BMI, the largest music rights organization in the U.S., filed a federal lawsuit June 25, 2022, against the Cullman franchise of...
Obituary: Dorothy Sarah Mitchell Gilley
Dorothy Sarah “Dot” Mitchell Gilley, 77, of Hartselle entered into rest on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Muskegon,...
CCSO makes multiple arrests over holiday weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests during traffic stops over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
One...
Arrests and incidents reported July 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO makes multiple drug arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) this week made numerous drug arrests following traffic stops, tips from citizens and issued warrants.
On...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Richard “Rick” Lee Patrum
Funeral service for Richard "Rick" Lee Patrum, age 64, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Etha Baptist...
