Bureau of Land Management offers $1000 adoption incentives to give wild horses good homes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Agricultural Trade Center on Friday and Saturday hosted The Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Adoption and...
Pet of the Week: Have some fun with Henry!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Henry!
According to Ruttkay, Henry is an...
Preparations underway for 2022 2nd Fridays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Marking its 2022 return, 2nd Fridays in Cullman will hold its June celebration on Friday, June 10 from 5:00 p.m. –...
Warrants, traffic stops lead to drug-related arrests
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office executed warrants over the weekend which ended in several drug-related arrests—along with multiple traffic stops...
Hank’s Sport Bar and Rumors Deli hosts nationwide talent Jermaine ‘Funnymaine’ Johnson
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday night saw two best of the bests putting on a show for Cullman that was full of one-of-a-kind entertainment, specialty...
Obituary: Richard Ernest Hunt
Richard Ernest Hunt, age 59, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. Richard was born August 30, 1962, in Birmingham, AL...
Obituary: Kathy Dale Berry
Kathy Dale Berry, 68, of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Kathy was born on August 29, 1953...
Obituary: William Alvie Powell
William Alvie Powell, 90, passed on June 1, 2022, at Community Hospice in Ocala, FL. Alvie was born in Cullman, AL on September 23,...
Obituary: Robert Frank Ellsworth
Mr. Robert Frank Ellsworth, 78, of Falkville, passed away on June 3, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on...
Obituary: Donnie R. Wright “Uncle Popeye”
Donnie R. Wright “Uncle Popeye” passed away on June 2, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 12,...
Arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ALL-STATE SOFTBALL: West Point’s Wilkins earns 1st team honors; Addison’s Luker, Cullman’s Shannon earn...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) released its All-State Softball selections for the 2022 season this weekend and three local standouts...
Relay for Life hosts Wheels at Wallace car show
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Saturday was a very special day at Wallace State Community College. The school’s Relay for Life team hosted the inaugural Wheels...
History in the making – Leldon’s journey to its new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - After opening in its original location next to Sips and Strokes in the Warehouse District in August of 2020, Leldon’s outgrew...
Obituary: Darrell Dean Lovell
Funeral service for Darrell Dean Lovell, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James R. Smith
Funeral service for James R. Smith, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Patricia (Patty) Pace Richard
Patricia (Patty) Pace Richard passed away on May 29, after a long battle with ovarian cancer, at age 81, surrounded by her loving children...
NASA partners with industry for new spacewalking, moonwalking services
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has selected Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to advance spacewalking capabilities in low-Earth orbit and at the Moon, by buying...
Online breastmilk sharing increasing in popularity
CULLMAN, Ala. - The American Academy of Pediatrics and other worldwide medical organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for babies for six months followed by continued...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. SUMMER
ODE TO SUMMER
My longtime favorite season is summer.
Though fall, spring nor winter is a bummer.
At 70, this thought’s not a...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1920
Miss Audrey Chandler spent Sunday in Hanceville with friends.
Horace Quattlebaum of Akron, Ohio is spending a few days in Cullman.
Mr. Talmadge Bland has accepted...
Obituary: Joyce Patricia Price Cleghorn
Joyce Patricia Price Cleghorn, 67, of Arley, passed away June 2, 2022 at her residence.
She was born June 27, 1954 in Hartselle to Ray...
Obituary: Lewis C. Slaten
Lewis C. Slaten, 81, of Addison, passed away June 2, 2022 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born on February 26, 1941.
A visitation will...
Obituary: Elizabeth Irene Lane
Elizabeth Irene Lane, age 42, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her residence.
Elizabeth was born on August 3, 1979, in...
Obituary: Frankie Dale Cruce
A graveside service for Frankie Dale Cruce of Cullman, Alabama will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022 at Good Hope Cemetery. Reverend Oney...
Pet of the Week: Share some love with Thena!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Thena!
According to Ruttkay, Thena is...
Guest Editorial: Learning to recognize heart-related issues post Covid
Since the early part of 2020, Covid-19 has been a major element in our daily lives. It’s rare to speak to a neighbor, coworker,...
Lots of family fun planned in Hanceville this month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville is hopping this summer. After last weekend’s successful Grilled Cheese Festival, the city will be hosting a Bull Bash Weekend...
Time-honored tradition Decoration Day observed across Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Decoration Day, an annual observance still common throughout Cullman and North Alabama, has a history steeped in tradition, honor and...
Agriplex ‘Sown in the Soil’ Summer Camp programs taking place in June and July
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex “Sown in the Soil” Summer Camp programs are beginning in June for kids to experience growing and...
Obituary: Phyllis Irene Peinhardt
Our sister passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in an accidental death in Gainesville, Florida. She was
born into a U.S. Navy family and...
Obituary: Barviedeene ‘Bobbie’ Patterson
Funeral service for Barviedeene ‘Bobbie’ Patterson, 90, of Hanceville will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Kenneth Wayne Purser
Memorial service for Kenneth Wayne Purser, 62, of Cullman will be Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Darrell Roy Gilley
Darrell Roy Gilley, 74, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2022. Darrell was born July 17, 1947, to William Roy...
Obituary: Charles Wesley Jones
Charles Wesley Jones, 78, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on June 1, 2022. He was born September 21, 1943, in Marshall County, Alabama,...
Governor Ivey shares Alabama earns ‘Silver Shovel’ Award for economic development
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that Area Development, a national business publication, has selected Alabama for a Silver Shovel Award, recognizing the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2022 Fish Consumption Advisories
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the...
Ways to save on your electric bill this summer
CULLMAN, Ala. - Energy used for cooling and heating your home makes up the largest portion of monthly energy bills, but there are several...
Reserve your spot for the Sportsman Lake Summer Yard Sale
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will be hosting their Summer Yard Sale on Saturday, June 18.
Gates will be opening at 7:00 a.m. with...
Obituary: James Loyd Smith
James Loyd Smith, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 31, 2022. Mr. Smith was 87 years old. He was born in Cullman...
Obituary: Gregory Allen Pierce
Gregory Allen Pierce, 39, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 31, 2022. He was born February 27, 1983, in Mobile, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Alvin Lavonn Scott
Alvin Lavonn Scott, age 82, of Huntsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born August 28, 1939, in...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Donley Ellis
Mary Ellen Donley Ellis, 72, of Addison, passed from this life June 1, 2022 at UAB Hospital. She was born January 27, 1950, to...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Blake
A memorial service for Robert Wayne Blake, 72, of Cullman, will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the...
Obituary: Nicholas “Nick” Miller
Nicholas “Nick” Miller, age 21, of the Walter Community passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born at St. Vincent’s Hospital in...
Arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Miss Summer Sunflower and Mr. Summer Sunshine Pageant to be held at Terri Pines...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Miss Summer Sunflower and Mr. Summer Sunshine Pageant will be held at Terri Pines Country Club on Saturday,...
Several meth, heroin arrests over the weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Three separate incidents allotted five drug-related arrests over the weekend for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
On Saturday, May 28, CCSO...
Veterans have their day in court with their mentors by their side
CULLMAN, Ala. - Presiding over the courtroom on the second floor of Cullman County Courthouse, Judge Rusty Turner carefully reviewed each case, assessing the...
Contracts approved at City Board of Education meeting Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education held a called meeting on Thursday afternoon at their central office, with members Chris Branham,...
CATA Carpentry students win Chapter Display competition at SkillsUSA State Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy Carpentry students Dylan Trowbridge, Yovani Ramirez and Nathan Coggins won the State Chapter Display competition at the...
Obituary: Relena Joette Pearson
Relena Joette Pearson, 45, of Double Springs, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Relena was born on December 13, 1976 in...
Obituary: Mildred Louise Bennett
A graveside service for Mildred Louise Bennett, 93, of Cullman will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Oakwood Memorial Cemetery located at...
Obituary: Jewell Nell Bailey
Jewell Nell Bailey, 79, of Fultondale, formerly of Houston passed away May 27, 2022 at North Hill Nursing Home.
Jewell was born December 5, 1942....
Obituary: Pat Peinhardt
The Peinhardt Family would like to thank everyone for reaching out in the last several days in the passing of Pat Peinhardt. Pat touched...
Arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State recognizes 690 students named to President’s List and Dean’s List
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 690 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester....
How to respond to product recalls
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Product recalls are unpredictable and can be a hazard to you or your family. Staying up to date on the...
Voters overwhelmingly approve state parks amendment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - By a wide margin, Alabama voters approved the amendment on last Tuesday’s ballot to provide as much as $80 million in...
Obituary: Mitchell Carter Kelley
Mitchell Carter Kelley, 69, of Falkville, died Sunday, May 29, 2022
He is survived by his wife: Donna Kelley; son: Shannon Lee Kelley (Anita); granddaughters:...
Obituary: Franklin E. “Gene” Castleberry
Franklin E. “Gene” Castleberry, 87, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on May 28, 2022. He was born to Jernigan and Nellie Kilcrease Castleberry on...
Obituary: Margaret Peggy Young
Margaret Peggy Young, age 72, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 3, 1950, in...
Obituary: Carl Webster Davis, Jr.
Carl Webster Davis, Jr., age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Folsom Center. He was born December 29,...
Obituary: Eugene Wallace Kiesow
Eugene Wallace Kiesow, age 84, of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his residence. He was born January 23, 1938, in...
Obituary: Patricia Richard
Memorial services for Patricia Richard, 81, of Crane Hill are being planned by the family and will be announced at a later date.
Mrs. Richard...
Obituary: Rev. Charles Dixon (Updated)
Rev. Charles Dixon, age 90, of Albertville passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at UAB Hospital. His funeral
service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Mt. Olive Bible Based Fellowship Church, 3838 Co Rd
747 Cullman, Al 35058, with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. He will lie-in state from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. before the service at the
church. Rev. Terry Pace and Rev. Chris Kitchens will be officiating. Pallbearers will
be Brad Golden, Tim Roberts, Casey Smith, Cody Smith, Tyson Pruett and Ben
Haynes. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Albertville
Memorial Chapel.
He is survived by his three daughters: Yvonne (Russell) Golden, Wilma “Skeeter” (Keith) Smith and Vickie (Bill) Pruett, one son: Edwin (LaQuita) Dixon; grandkids: Brad Golden, Sid Golden, Casey Smith, Cody Smith, Emily Smith, Tyson Pruett, Whitney Haynes, Elli Dixon, 16 great-grandchildren; brothers: Sam Dixon and Walter Dixon; sisters: Polly Leslie, Margaret Sims, Sue Turley,
Opal Horton and Doris Duke and a host of nieces and nephews, friends, extended family and church
family.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Nell Dixon; parents; Roy and Bessie Dixon;
Brother: James Dixon and sister: Virginia Turley.
Albertville Memorial Chapel directing
Obituary: Ruth Clark Smith
Ruth Clark Smith, age 74, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at her home. She was born in Blountsville, Alabama on...
Good Hope sees record turnout for 6th annual Raider Skills Camp
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Summer is camp season and the Good Hope Raiders got things underway with the sixth annual Raider Skills Camp Tuesday...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Cagle lands on North All-Star Team
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The North-South Baseball All-Star Teams have been selected for the 2022 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week, announced Brandon Dean, Director of...
Arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Local man drowns on Smith Lake Monday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division continues to assist multiple rescue efforts in the search and recovery...
Former Wallace State pitcher Chad Smith promoted to Colorado Rockies, becoming 7th WSCC player...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Former Wallace State baseball pitcher Chad Smith was promoted to the Colorado Rockies over the weekend and made his Major League Baseball (MLB)...
Multiple individuals arrested on domestic violence; drug-related charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The previous week experienced several drug-related arrests across Cullman County.
On Tuesday, May 24, CCSO deputies responded to the report of a...
German Axe Throwing Co. to hold grand opening on July 9 to celebrate building...
CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company has been operating as the original axe throwing and mechanical bull riding venue in Cullman since February...
The Saint’s Motorcycle Club 6th Annual Miracle League Ride fundraiser hits the road June...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The idea for the Miracle League Ride started when Brandi Story Evans, Friends of the Miracle League member, met and married...
Annual Cullman City vs. County Blood Drive returning in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Annual City versus County Blood Drive is quickly approaching and most of us meet the requirements to participate and stake...
Obituary: Lonnie Harold Alexander
Lonnie Harold Alexander, 69, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Lonnie was born on May...
Local woman dies in crash, mourned by community
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman known for her giving heart and give-back mentality was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon.
Patricia Peinhardt,...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 50 years with Memorial Day Festival
Saturday marked a very special day at Smith Lake Park as crowds poured in to help honor the countless men and women that have...
Hanceville pool reopens with new additions and renovations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday was a big day for swimmers in Hanceville. The Hanceville Pool officially reopened at C.W. Day Park Saturday morning with...
Cullman County Commission on Aging does it all for Cullman seniors
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is on a mission to enhance and improve the lives of the senior population...
Obituary: Barbara Anne Jones
Barbara Anne Jones, age 77, of Jasper, Alabama passed away at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Barbara was born October 8, 1944, in...
Obituary: Courtney Albert Plater II
Courtney Albert Plater II, age 67, of Eva, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Cullman Regional. He was born, December 22, 1954...
Obituary: Huey Franklin Johnston
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Huey Franklin Johnston, 87, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Johnston passed...
Obituary: Christopher Deon Lang
Funeral service for Christopher Deon Lang, 48, of Hanceville will be at 2: p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Renovation Church with interment in...
Hanceville Planning Commission to update building codes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Planning Commission met on Monday evening at the Hanceville Civic Center.
Topics covered included the possibility of updating...
52 ODES TO JOY: YOUR HERO MEMO
AMERICAN HEROES by Cheryl Alexander
(American poet, Cheryl Alexander, about her ode to heroes: “This poem is dedicated to all the heroes in our...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1952
Memorial services will be held at Bethlehem West on May 14, beginning at 10o’clock.
Jimmy Rogers of Berlin was run over and badly injured by...
Obituary: Phillip M. Massey
Funeral service for Phillip M. Massey, age 72, of Hanceville, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Carl Edward Legg
Carl Edward Legg, 89, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on May 27, 2022. He was born November 20, 1932, in Morgan County, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Carolyn Francis Carden
Carolyn Francis Carden, age 78, of Cullman, died Friday, May 27, 2022
She is survived by her children: Terry Campbell, Darren Campbell (Angie) and Christy...
ADPH provides information regarding infant formula shortages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program realizes the challenges that many families are facing...
Hanceville City Council adds to alcohol ordinance; discusses upcoming events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening with all councilors present along with Mayor Kenneth Nail, City Attorney Dan Willingham, Police...
Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers, Clent Blackwood win 2022 BoatUS Collegiate BASS Fishing Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood have fished together as the college’s top duo for two seasons.
The talented pair secured their...
Falkville to welcome new bakery Homemade by LaLa in June
FALKVILLE, Ala. – A new business is coming to Falkville soon! Homemade by LaLa is set to open in Falkville in June. Owner Lela...
Master Gardener class completes beautification project outside of Cullman County Extension Office
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardener’s class recently finished a 14-week class full of learning and fellowship. The group came up with...
Dozens of high-achieving students in academics and athletics recognized by Cullman County Board of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education met on Monday with an agenda packed full of recognition for outstanding student performances.
Recognized in...
Obituary: Kenneth Richard Pace
Kenneth Richard Pace, age 53, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Kenneth was born May 4, 1969, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Shelby Jean Duskin
Funeral service for Shelby Jean Duskin, 78, of Eva will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
APLICATIONS
Cullman County dispatcher, deputy dead in apparent murder-suicide
Updated Sept. 7 at 8:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) dispatch shift supervisor was killed and a CCSO deputy took...
