Obituary: Robert ‘Bobby’ Quinton Mattox
Memorial service for Robert ‘Bobby’ Quinton Mattox, 74, of Hanceville will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 6, 2021 at Fairview West Baptist Church...
Obituary: Dorthie Irine McFadden
Funeral service for Dorthie Irine McFadden, 85, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Ricky Allen Fanning
Funeral services for Ricky Allen Fanning of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
Seven car break-in attempts end in cross state investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. - There were multiple incident reports filed with the Cullman Police Department for attempted vehicle break-ins over the past week.
Public Relations Officer...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Enjoy the outdoors with Jasmine!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Hanceville Civitan Club to host Christmas parade today
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 32nd Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning at noon in downtown Hanceville.
Hanceville Civitan...
Cullman continues holiday tradition with Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – This 2021 holiday season saw a return to tradition Friday evening when Cullman celebrated its annual Christmas in Cullman parade and...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Friday night matchups with Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fans packed Jim Boyd Gymnasium Friday night to see the West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors square off against Brewer...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Redding named 5A Coach of the Year
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This season was a special one for the Fairview Aggies. The purple and gold posted a school-record 12 wins, scored a...
Obituary: Jeannette Thomas
Funeral services for Jeannette Thomas of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Scott Arnold will...
Obituary: Betty Jean Burden
Betty Jean Burden, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Betty was born August 29, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama.Betty...
Obituary: Sherrill Kay Chaviers
Funeral service for Sherrill Kay Chaviers, 67, of Baileyton, will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Edwin Richard Sharpton
Edwin Richard Sharpton, 87, of Logan passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1934...
Arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Schools shares their December 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. Tuesday, they shared...
SPORTS COLUMN: Playoff field beginning to settle with regular season in the books
The Iron Bowl: Any time the Tide of Alabama travels to the plains of Auburn magic happens, and unlike the norm this time the magic...
National Wild Turkey Federation donates $122,000 for wildlife management
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated $122,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds for wild turkey...
Alabama Farm Credit donates over $2,500 for agricultural education
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit celebrated “Giving Tuesday” by donating $2,500 to help Wallace State Community College expand its Small Farmer Training Program...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope sweeps area openers against Curry
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home Thursday night to host area openers against Curry and they both...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs top Oakwood Academy at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 1A Oakwood Adventist Academy Mustangs, from Huntsville, in the cozy confines of Allen Stephenson Gym on Thursday night. Addison won both...
Obituary: Ted W. Mauldin
Ted W. Mauldin, age 75, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Ted was born April 19, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: H. L. Estes
H. L. Estes, 83, of Brooksville, MS passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Garden Hill Assisted Living, Columbus, MS.
Mr. Estes was born on...
Obituary: Joyce Ann Kilgore Johnson
Joyce Ann Kilgore Johnson, age 76, of Warrior, Alabama, passed from this life to her new life in heaven on Saturday, November 20, 2021.
She...
Obituary: Heather Nicole Aaron
Heather Nicole Aaron, 41, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed from this life on December 2, 2021, at Cullman
Regional Medical. Mrs. Aaron was born March 7,...
Obituary: Sandy Miller
A graveside service for Sandy Miller of Hanceville will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverends Wayne Wisener...
East Cullman Baptist Association collecting backpacks for Christmas donation event Dec. 8-9
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – The East Cullman Baptist Association is preparing to hold their annual Christmas Backpacks Mission Project for the 2021 holiday season....
Arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Multiple meth related arrests over Thanksgiving holiday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained busy over Thanksgiving week with approximately half a dozen plus meth-related arrests.
On Sunday, November...
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame’s 54th Class features 6 of 8 selectees with strong...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2022...
Bosom Buddies Foundation receives first ever Diamond sponsor Bill Smith Buick GMC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation raises money to help cancer patients who are about to start cancer treatment programs who...
Hanceville Birmingham Fastener location holds first Christmas lighting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Birmingham Fastener’s Hanceville Distribution Center held it’s first building lighting Wednesday night. The community gathered around the entrance of the building,...
Pop-up drive-in to bring Christmas movies to Cullman Fairgrounds for December
CULLMAN, Ala. - Throwback Outdoor Cinema, a pop-up drive in theatre, will be presenting holiday films at the Cullman Fairgrounds throughout the month of...
Obituary: James Franklin Ratliff
James Franklin Ratliff, age 82, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. James was born July 13, 1939 to Thursa M....
Obituary: Phillip Todd Wolff
Funeral Service for Phillip Todd Wolff, age 57, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Pauline Dooley Baughn
Pauline Dooley Baughn, 98, of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her residence.
Family will be receiving friends on Saturday, December 4,...
Obituary: Pamela Jo Murphy
Pamela Jo Murphy, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, at her residence in Cullman, Alabama.
She is survived by her two daughters: Christal...
Obituary: Donald Lee O’Hara
Memorial service is incomplete for Donald Lee O’Hara, 74, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the O'Hara Family.
Mr. O’Hara passed away Saturday,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison’s Smothers signs with Coastal Alabama
ADDISON, Ala. -- Family, food and fun were the order of the day at the Library in Addison High School as another proud Addison...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Savannah Rutledge named NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American for 2nd consecutive season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball sophomore setter Savannah Rutledge was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 2nd-team All-American on...
Many factors at play in the current inflation situation
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – “Inflation” is a word that is being thrown around a lot in today’s media market. What is inflation? What is...
Law enforcement urges extra safety this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office shares the importance of security at home and offers safety tips while...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies collect road wins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night, but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Aggies and Lady Aggies came...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats top Madison Academy in home opener
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both Cullman varsity squads hosted their first home games of the season against Madison Academy Tuesday night and both of them...
Obituary: Robert Dean Ehlman
Memorial service for Robert Dean Ehlman, age 67, of Hanceville, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Marc Edward Harris
Funeral service for Marc Edward Harris, age 52, of Fairview, will be on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Jan Terry
Jan Terry, age 59, of Moulton, Alabama passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Jan was born September 24, 1962 in Decatur Alabama to...
Obituary: Sherry Yarbrough Kinney
Visitation for Sherry Yarbrough Kinney, age 64, of Cullman, will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Cullman...
Obituary: Randy Dale Ray
Randy Dale Ray, age 53, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. Randy was born October 19, 1968 in Hartselle, Alabama...
Attorney General Steve Marshall wins nationwide injunction against Biden’s healthcare-worker vaccine mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a court victory against President Biden’s healthcare-worker vaccine mandate as a federal court granted his motion to block...
AMEA honors Governor Ivey with Excellence in Leadership Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) has awarded Governor Kay Ivey with the Excellence in Leadership Award for her unwavering commitment...
Cullman Community Band gears up for their Christmas Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Band has announced that their Christmas Concert will be held on Monday, December 6, at the Cullman High...
Pet of the Week: Plan a playdate with Lil Tootsie!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lil Tootsie is a 1-1.5-year-old Doxie mix....
Curt’s Closet adds Wallace State as drop-off location
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Curt's Closet, a non-profit organization located at 1101 3rd Ave SE, has over 20 drop off locations in Cullman and has...
Snead’s Farmhouse hosting book tour event this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Judy Snead of Snead's Farmhouse and Deitra Deal will be doing a reading of their new children’s book, “It Takes Two...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors fall to Deshler at home
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors returned home to host Deshler for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night,...
Obituary: Russell W. “Rusty” Morrow (Updated)
Russell W. “Rusty” Morrow, 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather, bible teacher and friend,Rusty transitioned into eternal life with his heavenly father on Sunday, November...
Obituary: Mary Day Burns
Mary Day Burns passed away on November 29, 2021. Mary was born in Cullman County in 1937 to John and Jura Day, who preceded...
Obituary: Darrel Wayne Chandler
Darrel Wayne Chandler, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Darrel was born January 15, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Anna Louise Lione
Funeral services for Anna Louise Lione, of Tuscaloosa will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 30 at Sacred Heart Church in Cullman. The rosary will...
Obituary: Matthew Hester Lancaster
Funeral service for Matthew Hester Lancaster, 30, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Multiple arrested in unrelated drug charges
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man for 13 drug and theft warrants on Sunday, November 21.
Deputies from...
Arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullmanites share their favorite recipes for the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many, the meals shared with their friends and families are the highlight of the holidays. Everyone wants to bring something...
Obituary: Jerry Franklin Dingler
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Jerry Franklin Dingler, 74, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Dingler passed...
Falkville man arrested on sexual abuse for a Grand Jury indictment
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man on sexual abuse charges on Tuesday, November 23.
Arnold Douglas Naramore, 78, of...
Mayor proclaims November ‘Home Health Care and Hospice Month’ in Cullman
Cullman, Ala. - On Wednesday, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of November “Home Health Care and Hospice Month” in Cullman, urging citizens...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Life as Opera Birthday Party
“Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings,” wrote American joy-giver, Robert Benchley. Another music critic...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1900
From the files of 1936:
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Todd, of Hanceville, visited Beech Grove relatives on Sunday.
Mrs. Race Lowery spent Sunday with her parents,...
Obituary: Sue Waid Nix
Sue Waid Nix, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Sue was born July 13, 1949 in Houston, Alabama...
Obituary: Jay W Aycox Jr.
Jay W Aycox Jr., age 88, of Pell City, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Jay was born January 9, 1933 in...
Obituary: Melissa Diane Gothard
Melissa Diane Gothard, of Holly Pond, Alabama, peacefully entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on the morning of November 26, 2021, at the...
Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony set for Dec. 18
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery is holding their 13th Annual Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony at Alabama...
Pet of the Week: Go exploring with Vera!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Vera is a 1-1.5-year-old hound/terrier/Cur mix. She...
Jones Chapel Fire Department receives biggest ever grant from FEMA
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department recently received three different grants from FEMA’S Assistance to Firefighters Grants, the Cullman County Community Development...
New Good Hope bridge dedicated to Glenda Sapp Doss
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – On Wednesday, the new Glenda Sapp Doss Bridge on Doss Road in Good Hope was dedicated to Jack Doss’ late...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s historic playoff run ends with 47-17 loss at No. 2 Pleasant...
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. – Fairview’s season continued in Pleasant Grove Friday night when the Aggies hit the field to take on the second-ranked Spartans...
Obituary: James L. Brossow
A celebration of life service for James L. Brossow, formerly of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Bettina Denise Reeves
Funeral service for Bettina Denise Reeves, age 63, of Somerville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Bonnie O’Neal Fullilove
Funeral service for Bonnie O’Neal Fullilove, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Antioch Baptist Church....
Obituary: Tennia Federer Isley
Memorial service for Tennia Federer Isley, 63, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Leonel De Leon Huerta
Leonel De Leon Huerta, age 34, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. Leonel was born March 10, 1987.
A visitation for...
Obituary: Tim Pierce
Tim Pierce, 57, of Hillsboro, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Russellville Hospital.
Tim was born on November 15, 1964 in Haleyville,...
Arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Forge meets every first Sunday at Peinhardt Living History Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Forge Council is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 by Jim Batson to teach and promote the art of...
Hanceville Elementary School wins 1st place in Alabama PALS Clean Campus Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – First-grade teacher Michelle Pender of Hanceville Elementary School recently accepted the PALS Clean Campus Program award and $1000 scholarship for the...
Cullman County Commission calls special meeting to discuss insurance agreement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission called a special meeting Tuesday to discuss their Property and Casualty Insurance agreement. In an earlier November...
Flu season: it’s not too late to get the shot
CULLMAN, Ala. - The CDC states the best time to get a flu shot is from October-September, but the virus usually peaks around February,...
Sacred Heart Church holds annual Turkey Bazaar
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Knights of Columbus held their annual Turkey Bazaar Saturday evening, awarding parishioner Andy Gravemen...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab downs Lincoln County 76-64 to win 65th Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Four local squads returned to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Wednesday for the final day of the 65th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving...
Obituary: Jack Burlin Dye
Jack Burlin Dye, age 75 of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Russellville Hospital.
Mr. Dye was born on September 11, 1946 in...
Obituary: Teresa Carol Murphree
Funeral Service for Teresa Carol Murphree, age 54, of Eva, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Stolen vehicle involved in high pursuit through multiple counties
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On November 24, 2021, at 12:45 p.m., Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation of the...
Winter Wonderland Senior Night returns to Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging and Doug Davenport with the Parks and Recreation department are partnering to present the Winter...
Arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama DHR announces grants for stabilizing childcare workforce
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s childcare workers may be eligible for quarterly bonus payments of up to $1,500 through grants announced today by the Alabama...
SPORTS COLUMN: Finding clarity in the chaos after week 12
Another One Bites The Dust: Another week, another chaotic outcome that's beginning to paint a clear picture. No. 23 Utah ended the first half with...
Wallace State Community College receives federal funding to continue Talent Search program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Wallace State Community College will receive five additional years of funding from the U.S. Department of Education for the school’s Talent Search...
‘Serving the Community and Discovering the Difference’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, students at Cullman Christian School volunteered their time to pack 10,000 family meals to send to Haiti for the...
Attorney General Steve Marshall defends free speech and religious rights of embattled cakebaker Jack...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief supporting the free speech right of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado to decline to...
Obituary: Paul Alton Dockery
Paul Alton Dockery, 72, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Theresa Bernadette Tremblay
A funeral mass for Theresa Bernadette Tremblay, of Hanceville, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12 at Christ the King Monastery. The...
