Obituary: Lorraine June Miller
Lorraine June Miller, 71, of Addison, formerly of Vero Beach, Florida, entered into rest on Monday, May 23, 2022 at her home.
Lorraine was born...
Multiple drug-related arrests and Grand Jury indictments over last weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed multiple drug-related arrests, including drug trafficking, and several Grand Jury indictments over the weekend.
On...
Arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WildWater plans soft opening and grand opening dates for 2022 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the highly anticipated expansion to WildWater Cullman soon to be complete, the waterpark’s staff is looking forward to a fun...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions finish among top 8 teams in the nation, closes season with...
YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State’s softball team had its impressive season end on Thursday night, finishing among the top eight teams in the nation after...
Cullman County rabies cases in 2021; annual rabies clinic scheduled June 4
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - In Alabama last year, there were three raccoons tested by the Alabama Department of Public Health found to be positive...
Join Cullman veterans at Sportsman Lake this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 will host this year's county observance of Memorial Day this Saturday, May 28 at...
Obituary: Vickie Anita Holmes
Funeral service for Vickie Anita Holmes, age 69, of Eva, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Gum Pond Primitive...
Obituary: Charles Sanford Bailey
Funeral service for Charles Sanford Bailey, age 89, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Fairview Methodist Church...
Obituary: Jamie Leah Woodard Gurganus
Jamie Leah Woodard Gurganus, 47 of Arley, passed away May 24, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital.
She was born July 17, 1974. She was an avid...
Obituary: Lisa LaKnown McCubbins Scott
Funeral service for Lisa LaKnown McCubbins Scott, 48, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family...
Victoria’s Hope – On the move again
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures is transitioning from its former location on Hwy 31 N to its new address 230...
Arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
PREP BASKETBALL: Jonathan Hayes returns to lead CHS varsity girls basketball
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School is turning to a proven commodity with the hire for the new varsity girls basketball coach.Former coach Jonathan...
Pet of the Week: Jump into summer with Jenny!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jenny!
According to Ruttkay, Jenny is...
Sheriff’s Office shares 10 ways to stay safe this Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - With Memorial Day approaching, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the citizens of Cullman County to be safety-aware...
Hanceville Public Library holds grand reopening; exhibits completed Reading Garden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Public Library, located in downtown Hanceville, held a grand re-opening on Wednesday to show off their newly completed Reading...
Obituary: Roger Lamar Klinger Jr.
Roger Lamar Klinger Jr., 64, of Cullman, Ala., died Saturday, May 7, 2022, following a brief illness and hospitalization at the University of Alabama...
Obituary: Betty Jean Dunn
Betty was born on July 27, 1930, to Ira and Gladys Dunn. She passed away on May 11, 2022.
She is survived by sons: William...
Obituary: Angela Hamby
Angela Hamby, 56, of Cullman, passed away May 24, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born August 9, 1965 in Jasper, Alabama to...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State keeps season alive behind Kirby’s CG
YUMA, ARIZ. – Leigha Kirby tossed a complete game, Olivia Ball and Sarah Beth Brake each hit homers and Wallace State’s third-ranked softball team kept...
Arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tuesday brings May Primary results; new DA in town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local attorney Champ Crocker unseated 18-year incumbent Wilson Blaylock for the Cullman County District Attorney race.
Crocker shared, “This is the result...
Summer Learning Program at the Library kicks off with Cook Museum of Natural Science...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting an Oceans of Possibilities Summer Learning Program Kick-off Party on...
Governor Kay Ivey wins Republican Primary outright without a runoff
Montgomery, Ala – The campaign to reelect Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Kay Ivey has won the Gubernatorial Republican Primary election outright without...
Obituary: Larry Dale Brown
Larry Dale Brown, 67, of Virginia Beach, Virginia (formerly of Bremen, Alabama), peacefully passed away at his residence on May 13, 2022.
Larry is survived...
Obituary: Ronda Ann Butts Persall
Ronda Ann Butts Persall, 57, of Jones Chapel, passed from this life on May 22, 2022. She was born September 18, 1964, to Rayford...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
To infinity and beyond
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - West Elementary School 6th graders recently visited the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, as part of an annual field...
AHSAA releases 2023-24 spring sports alignments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) Central Board of Control (CBC) approved new spring sports area alignments Tuesday afternoon and...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State softball begins pursuit of national title today; WSCC...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball team begins pursuit of its third National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national title today in Yuma, Ariz.
The...
High-speed chase ends in arrest, damaged CPD vehicle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department officers were called to Walmart North Tuesday at 8:29 a.m. regarding two people making fraudulent returns.
CPD Public Relations...
Seven Daughters Scoops hits the spot on its first weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - After holding a soft opening followed by a friends and family day last week, Seven Daughters Scoops, Cullman’s newest ice cream...
Cullman County launches mental health court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas and mental healthcare provider WellStone on Monday announced the formation of Mental Health Court, a specialized...
Berlin kicks off Farmers Market season with community event
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Farmers Market held their opening day on Saturday with the support of beautiful weather and several community organizations.
In addition...
Cullman City Council approves rezoning for southside apartments despite challenge by area residents
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved rezoning for the development of a five-acre apartment complex on 3rd Avenue Southeast...
Obituary: Robert Ray Trussell
Robert Ray Trussell, 79 of Winston County, passed away May 20, 2022 at his residence.
He was born February 12, 1943.
A visitation will be held...
Obituary: Thomas William Fayette
A memorial service for Thomas William Fayette of Hanceville, Alabama will be 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in...
Obituary: Kathy Cagle Mitchell Duskin
Kathy Cagle Mitchell Duskin, 67, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away at her home, on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022, after a long battle with...
Obituary: Conrad Louis King
Conrad Louis King, age 86, of Hartselle, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 18, 1935, in...
Arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging offering new Radiation Therapy degree option
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces the addition of a Radiation Therapy option to the Diagnostic Imaging program. The radiation therapy option will train students to administer targeted...
Jones Chapel woman dies from dog attack
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Jones Chapel woman died Sunday morning around 2:30 a.m. after being attacked by two dogs according to Cullman County Coroner...
Local swimming incident shared through a diver’s eyes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman County Diving Team were holding a scuba-diving class at Smith Lake Park’s pool when commotion began involving...
ADPH observes Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is participating in the annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 23-29, 2022, an...
Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose for children 5-11 now authorized, recommendations updated
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Children ages 5 - 11 are now authorized to receive a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least five months...
Dinner on First—a night to remember
CULLMAN, Ala. - Illuminated by candles and overhead string lights crisscrossing 1st Avenue in the Warehouse District, Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST)...
Cullman City School Board meets with honors for students and introductions of new teachers...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman School Board met on Tuesday night where the East Elementary School (EES) Archery Team was recognized for...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. AGE JOY LIBRARY
I LOVE LIBRARIES and I have a dream of a beautiful, FREE, public one with happy colors, patron-selected seating, art murals, craft/study/activity areas, cubbies,...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1932 and 1952
From the files of 1932:
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wachter announce the birth of a daughter on April 27, whom they have named Dorothy Clair.
Mr....
Child Development Center holds prom for all students on Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students at the Cullman County Child Development Center on Tuesday attended their very own prom during the school day at 1:00...
Obituary: Chester Fallin Jr.
Chester Fallin Jr., age 61, of Hanceville, passed away on May 16, 2022 at his home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February...
The Link gears up for their 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Camps July 18-29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s Kindergarten Readiness Camps are returning this July 18-29 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday through...
Paws for Mental Health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman and Madison County-based mental health service Wellstone is celebrating Mental Health Month, and the organization is calling on our animal...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the sentencing of convicted rapist Joshua Kane...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces that Joshua Kane Smith was sentenced to 40 years in prison by Circuit Judge...
Mental Health Awareness Month – you are NOT alone
CULLMAN, Ala. - May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With millions of Americans fighting mental illness publicly or suffering in silence, the fight to...
Cullman High School’s Claude Thomas named Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High school senior Claude Thomas was recently recognized for being named the Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year...
Kursten Putman becomes first female student to achieved Solid Edge Certification at CATA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) student and Holly Pond sophomore Kursten Putman is the first ever female student to pass the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison takes spring game over East Lawrence 25-7
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 4A East Lawrence Eagles at hot and muggy A.G. Hicks Stadium and as in all Spring Games the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope hosts spring matchup against Priceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted the Priceville Bulldogs for this year’s spring game Friday night and the Raiders mounted a late comeback effort to...
Obituary: Wayne Miles
Wayne Miles, age 88, of Eldridge, Alabama, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on November 11, 1933 in Eldridge,...
Obituary: Loreen Bice
Loreen Bice, age 94, of Clincho, Virginia formerly of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on...
Obituary: Jerry Lee Norman
Funeral service for Jerry Lee Norman, age 73, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Minnie Beth Breakey
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Minnie Beth Breakey, 69, of Falkville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Breakey family.
Mrs. Breakey...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Blake
Memorial service is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date for Robert Wayne Blake, 72, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Michael Wayne Turner
No services are planned at this time for Michael Wayne Turner, 57, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Turner family.
Michael passed...
Motorcycle crash south of Dodge City results in fatality
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash at approximately 6:10 a.m. on Friday, May 20, has claimed the life of a Remlap man.
Dustin Chase...
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department hosts 2022 commencement; CCDW completers recognized in dual ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department hosted its 2022 Graduation this week, recognizing students who earned their GED (general education...
Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Wallace State experiences highest enrollment since 2012
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College has experienced its highest enrollment in a decade. Enrollment for the spring 2022 semester totaled 5,502 students,...
ADEM installs sea turtle sculpture at Grand Bay Welcome Center to highlight ‘Help Keep...
MOBILE, Ala. – As part of its campaign to educate the public about the need to keep Alabama’s bio-rich watersheds free of litter that...
Elementary students give musical performances at Vinemont Music and Art Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Elementary School K - 5th grade classes gave performances at the first Vinemont Music and Art Fair on Tuesday....
Obituary: Jerry H. Sullins
Jerry H. Sullins, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was 70 years old. Mr. Sullins was born December 4,...
Obituary: Dorothy Ellen Thomas
Funeral services for Dorothy Ellen Thomas of Cullman, Alabama will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Patrick...
Obituary: Nicholas James Dewayne Frazier
Nicholas James Dewayne Frazier, age 37, of Phil Campbell, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital.
Nicholas was born on October...
Cullman County Commission meets and agrees to split online sales tax revenue with schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday evening at the Cullman County Courthouse with a hefty agenda to review.
Resolution 2022-37: Revenue...
Arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
The Town of Arley prepares for 49th Annual Arley Day festival taking place May...
ARLEY, Ala. - The Town of Arley’s 49th Annual Arley Day community festival will be Saturday, May 21. The all-day event will last from...
Jerome Flanigan, convicted for reckless manslaughter in 2016, out on five-year probation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jerome Flanigan, convicted of reckless manslaughter in the 2016 death of Leslie Clements, was released from prison yesterday after serving four...
Hanceville City Council honors Math Team and announces kiddie pool to open this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council held their meeting on Monday with all council members present.
The council began by honoring the Hanceville High School...
Fairview High School celebrates graduating seniors with awards night
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School held a Senior Awards Night Celebration on Monday at 6:00 p.m. to recognize the scholarships and personal awards...
Multiple arrested across the county on drug-related charges
CULLMAN, Ala. – CCSO deputies went to a residence in the Vinemont area on Thursday, May 12 in an attempt to serve a warrant. Zackary...
Obituary: Delwyn Geree Baker
Delwyn Geree Baker, age 77, of Logan, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Delwyn was born July 5, 1944, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Stephen Thomas Tice
Stephen Thomas Tice, age 60, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Stephen was born November 17, 1961 in Huntsville,...
Obituary: Marlene Miller Pigg
Marlene Miller Pigg, 60, of Addison, passed away May 17, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital.
She was born September 4, 1961 to Johnny B. Miller and...
Obituary: Bettie Sue Henderson Valenti
Bettie Sue Henderson Valenti, 75, of Harpersville, Alabama, formerly of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her home surrounded...
Obituary: Linda Faye Townsend Facciuolo
Linda Faye Townsend Facciuolo, age 74, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born on August 27,...
Obituary: Jimmie Lou Gable
Jimmie Lou Gable, 88, of Cullman, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. She was born February 20,...
STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point’s postseason run ends with 9-4 loss to Hayden
OXFORD, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors spent their Wednesday competing in this year’s 5A State Softball Tournament at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park and...
Arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman County Schools, Cullman County Commission reach online sales tax revenue agreement
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and the Cullman County Commission have reached a revenue sharing agreement that will provide additional funding for future...
Berlin Town Council aids local business, approves new home construction
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved up to $17,000 in economic development assistance and financial incentives to help Berlin...
St. Paul’s alumni gather for Third Annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and Auction
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School held their Third Annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and Auction on Saturday evening at Terri Pines Country...
Summertime fun hits Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville is getting ready for summer with a calendar full of events for everyone’s enjoyment.
Kicking off the entertainment...
PREP SOCCER: Harbin stepping down as Bearcats Head Coach
CULLMAN, Ala. — After spending 12 seasons at the helm of Cullman’s Men’s varsity soccer program, Head Coach Casey Harbin is stepping aside. Harbin...
Obituary: Ricky Roger Garrison
Ricky Roger Garrison, 67, of Double Springs, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.
He was born on July 24, 1954 in Haleyville, Alabama. Rick...
Obituary: Paul Richard Jones
Paul Richard Jones, 72, of Phil Campbell, entered into rest on May 16, 2022 at his home.
Paul was born on May 1, 1950 in...
Obituary: Norma Lee Pruitt
Norma Lee Pruitt, 52, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Monday, May 16, 2022 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Norma was born on June 21,...
Obituary: Bonnie Fay Simpson Dove
Bonnie Fay Simpson Dove, formerly of Andalusia, passed away Tuesday morning, May 10, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab in Hanceville, AL. She was 88.
Funeral...
Cullman City Schools names new principals for CHS, CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has named the new principals who will take over at Cullman High School and Cullman City Primary School...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Larry Dale Howse
Larry Dale Howse, age 76 of Addison, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born March 8,...
