Wallace State Theatre presenting “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” March 18-20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Theatre department will present the musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Friday-Sunday, March...
Cullman County PALS Spring Clean-up set for March 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) will be participating in a city and county wide Spring Cleanup on March...
Pet of the Week: Bring home some fun with Blaze!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Blaze!
According to Ruttkay, Blaze is...
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaims April ‘Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month’
Cullman, Ala. - Each year, the month of April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM). Mayor Woody Jacobs official proclaimed the...
Cullman Middle School gets creative in the English classroom with ‘March Poetry Madness’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School kicked off “March Poetry Madness” with a reading of Kobe Bryant’s “Dear Basketball” as a way to get...
West Point named Grand Champion at Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - West Point’s Middle School math teams received the top spots in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade levels at the Cullman...
Obituary: Michael Millard Cruce
A funeral service for Michael Millard Cruce will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Irene Lee Cheatham
Irene Lee Cheatham passed away on March 9, 2022, while bravely battling cancer. She was born on May 20, 1943.
Mrs. Cheatham is preceded in...
Obituary: Earl Sandlin Parker
Funeral services for Earl Sandlin Parker, 78, of Crane Hill, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Ronald Dale Wilson (Updated)
Funeral service for Ronald Dale Wilson, 70, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 14, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Martha Faye Gentry Smith ‘Faye'(Updated)
Martha Faye Gentry Smith “Faye”, 82, died peacefully in her home March 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Faye was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Betty Vernell Cagle Abbott
Betty Vernell Cagle Abbott, age 79, of Houston, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 15, 1942...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison downs Meek at home 11-3
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Meek Lady Tigers at Alexander Park in Addison Friday night and came away with a...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope rolls past Locust Fork 17-7
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders rolled past the Meek Tigers 14-6 in their last game and looked to continue swinging hot...
Winter Storm Warning valid tonight from 9 PM CST for Cullman, DeKalb, Marshall [AL]...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - IEMBot Huntsville has expanded the area of Winter Storm Warning to include Cullman County beginning Friday night from 9:00 p.m. -...
Cullman County Schools recognizes 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.
Teacher of the Month:...
Arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Construction of new gym at Cold Springs High School approved
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cullman County Commission on Education at its March 10, 2022 meeting approved the construction of a new gymnasium at Cold...
Alabama 4-H members leading, learning and making a difference
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When faced with trying times, Alabama youth remain resilient! Alabama 4-H and its members continue to make positive impacts all...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split doubleheader with James Clemens
CULLMAN, Ala. – After getting rained out earlier in the week, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to host a...
Obituary: Joe David Lewis
Joe David Lewis, 91 of Haleyville, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by loving family.
JD was born on December...
Obituary: Martha Lou Powell
Martha Lou Powell, 74, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at CRMC. Visitation for her will be Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Cullman...
PREP SOFTBALL: Burks blasts walk-off homerun to lead West Point past Lawrence County 6-5
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were back on the field Thursday night after a rainy start to the week and...
Governor Ivey defends Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights, signs constitutional carry bill into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 272, known as the constitutional carry bill, into law, defending law abiding Alabamians’ Second...
PREP SPORTS: Good Hope’s Malin signs to play football & basketball at Millsaps
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Students, teachers, coaches, teammates and family filled D.E. Ryan Gymnasium at Good Hope High School Thursday afternoon to hear the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
NASA to air briefing, spacewalks to upgrade space station
WASHINGTON D.C. - Crew members from International Space Station Expedition 66 will conduct two spacewalks Tuesday, March 15, and Wednesday, March 23, to continue...
Governor Ivey announces BELLA+CANVAS plans high-tech fabric-cutting facility in Alabama, creating 557 jobs in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that BELLA+CANVAS, a fast-growing apparel manufacturer with a “Made in the U.S.A” focus, plans a...
Cullman live music venues welcome new and diverse bands
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman is truly a town that embraces the arts, and the music scene here is vast, consisting of a well-connected group...
ACDD launches new “See Me” campaign for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) has launched a new
campaign to coincide with Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March. Each message
features a different person with disabilities inviting the viewer to “See me as”: an “equal”, “employee”,
“graduate”, “neighbor”, “achiever” and more.
The ACDD’s messaging will be featured on social media, digital ads online and
outdoor billboards throughout the state.
“Our survey results showed that there were several concerns among those with developmental
disabilities and their families,” said Executive Director of the ACDD Darryle Powell. “Many times, the
general population is unaware of the strides the disabled have made in terms of employment,
educational opportunities, and housing.”
Powell continued: “This campaign brings attention to their many achievements in these areas, as well as
how they simply want to be seen and accepted by their fellow Alabamians. They want the same things
as anyone else, to be active participants in their communities. Through this campaign, we hope to increase
understanding, and for people to get to know and appreciate those with developmental disabilities.”
For more information, contact the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities at 334-242-3973 or
visit https://www.acdd.org/.
Curt’s Closet’s Clothed in Cullman silent auction tickets on sale March 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet will be holding their second annual silent auction and luncheon Clothed in Cullman on Saturday, May 7 at Loft...
Distinguished Young Women Program holding Informational meeting/registration March 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of Cullman County will be holding an informational meeting about their program at First Baptist Church of Cullman...
Obituary: Sherry Lynn Childers
Sherry Lynn Childers, age 62, of Blountsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her residence. She was born September 2, 1959, to...
Obituary: Sabrina Dee Montgomery Sparks
Memorial service for Sabrina Dee Montgomery Sparks, age 37, of Cullman, will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Temple Baptist...
Obituary: Clarence Ervin Roberson (Updated)
A graveside service for Clarence Ervin Roberson, 80, Hanceville, will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Cullman City Cemetery. Rev. Matt Smith...
Governor Ivey awards additional $80 million to hospitals and nursing homes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded an additional $80 million of the State Fiscal Recovery Fund from the American Rescue Plan...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Vinemont’s Harbison signs with Wallace State
VINEMONT, Ala. – Wednesday was a special day for one Eagle standout at Vinemont High School. Vinemont’s Kendall Harbison was joined by family, friends...
Addison Elementary principal discusses the developmental benefits of pre-k programs
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison Elementary School’s Pre-K program is a part of the First-Class Pre-K Program created by the Office of School Readiness (OSR)....
Holly Pond Town Council plans spring community events
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond town council voted Monday to sponsor “Pops in the Park,” a spring concert community event created by...
Governor Ivey signs six bills, solidifies Alabama as most pro-military state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed six bills designed to make Alabama even more military-friendly. Those bills include Senate Bills 28,...
Obituary: Ricky Lynn Watson
Ricky Lynn Watson, age 57, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. Ricky was born June 5, 1964 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Carl David Young
Carl David Young, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Carl was born January 26, 1944 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Edith June (Jones) Pridmore
Mrs. Edith June (Jones) Pridmore, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Edith was born October 31, 1948 in...
Obituary: Jack Timothy Townsend
Jack Timothy Townsend, age 68, of Lynn, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July...
Arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cooking up a culinary career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students who are hungry for a career as a chef or nutritionist in Cullman City Schools have a full menu of...
‘I think everybody could learn from him’, Cold Springs Softball inspired by Coach Heath...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Having a disability can be tough and you see some people getting teased or laughed at because they can't do things...
Worlds of Work coming to Cullman County April 6-7
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Worlds of Work, a career expo designed for middle and high school students featuring top employers, is coming to Wallace State...
Cullman City Council looks forward to busy spring
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening talked about upcoming events around the community both recreational and city services.
Councilman Johnny Cook...
Jessica Denton crowned 2022 Miss West Point Rodeo Queen
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Miss West Point Rodeo Queen was crowned Saturday night at the 38th Annual West Point Band Boosters Rodeo hosted...
Governor Ivey Awards $10 million for volunteer fire department COVID recovery grants
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $10 million of the State Fiscal Recovery Fund from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)...
PREP SOCCER: West Point sweeps New Hope on the road
NEW HOPE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to New Hope for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night, and...
Obituary: Maurice Malcolm Blalock (Updated)
Long-time Tribune columnist Maurice Malcolm Blalock was born on June 5, 1942, at his parents’ residence in Hanceville, Alabama. The farm by U.S. highway...
Obituary: Katha Mary Eichler
Katha Mary Eichler, 73, of Cullman, passed from this life on March 7, 2022 at the Folsom Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare. No services...
Obituary: Marilyn Faye Williams
A graveside service for Marilyn Faye Williams of Bremen, Alabama will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 11 at Cold Springs Cemetery. Reverend Tommy Graves...
Obituary: Edwin “Ed” Eddy Hampton
Edwin “Ed” Eddy Hampton, 74, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Russellville Hospital.
Ed was born on January 17,...
Obituary: Mark Anthony Stewart
Mark Anthony Stewart, 34, of Double Springs, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mark was born on September 7, 1987...
Obituary: Bonnie Jean James
Funeral service for Bonnie Jean James, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Jonah Robert Curvin
Graveside service for Jonah Robert Curvin, age 60, of Falkville, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Flint Creek Cemetery.Cullman...
Obituary: Gerald Dean Swann
Gerald Dean Swann died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at UAB hospital at the age of 79.Born August 26, 1942, Gerald loved being outdoors and...
Obituary: James Lavone Torbert
James Lavone Torbert, 80, of Cullman, passed from this life on March 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born April, 23, 1941 to...
Obituary: Thomas Calvert Baker
Funeral service for Thomas Calvert Baker, 73, of Logan will be at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point handles Holly Pond at home 11-1
WEST POINT, Ala. – With heavy rain moving through the area earlier Monday, the Lady Broncos and Lady Warriors had to move their game...
Arrests and incidents reported March 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development hosting pair of Career Fairs this...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is hosting a pair of career fairs this month.
The Healthcare Career Fair is...
Obituary: Patsy Jean Hornbuckle Wright
Patsy Jean Hornbuckle Wright, age 90, of Huntsville, formerly of Hamilton, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Signature Healthcare, surrounded by her loving...
Obituary: Curtis Dale Bennett
Curtis Dale Bennett, age 57, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. Curtis was born September 5, 1964 in Winston County,...
Obituary: Carl Edward Budweg, Jr.
Funeral service for Carl Edward Budweg, Jr., 74, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Shelva Jean Whatley
Shelva Jean Whatley went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born...
Don’t be stumped by the 2022 timber market
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama timber industry is successfully healing after the COVID-19 pandemic’s temporary crippling of the market two years ago. The...
52 ODES TO JOY: A JOYFUL LONG LIFE
Too Young to Be Seventy—by Judith Viorst*
Deep in my heart I believe I’m
Too young to be seventy.
There are times when I’m wearing my...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1932 and 1933
From the files of 1932:
Willie Willingham, Doctor J.D. Caldwell, Ealie Beard and Howard Griffin were injured, none seriously, in an auto wreck on Thursday...
PREP BASEBALL: Folds walks it off to lift Warriors over Scottsboro 10-9
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – West Point traveled to Toyota Field in Huntsville to battle Scottsboro Saturday night and like they already have several times this...
Obituary: Judy Kaye Martin Shirey
Judy Kaye Martin Shirey grew up in a small town, Arkadelphia, AR. She was raised by a true southern lady and grew to become...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Lee Allen
Elizabeth Ann Lee Allen, age 82, of Vinemont, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Ann...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview drops doubleheader with Decatur Heritage
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After topping Hayden on the road 4-0 Thursday, the Fairview Aggies returned home Saturday to host a pair of matchups against Decatur Heritage....
PREP BASKETBALL: STATE CHAMPS! Cullman claims 1st state title in school history with 58-50...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – “There’s no other way to describe it except as a dream come true.”
Bearcat Forward Max Gambrill was nearly speechless following Cullman’s...
Stop the cycle of unhealthy habits during National Nutrition Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— A lack of proper nutrition and physical activity is a major problem in Alabama. In fact, it is recognized as the...
Tim and Stephen Donaldson receive 2021 Friend of Extension Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Tim and Stephen Donaldson of Donaldson Farms were awarded the 2021 Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Friend of Extension Award on...
MLF Anglers meet with local school fishing teams at Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour is making Cullman it’s third stop, with 80 of the world’s best anglers competing...
Obituary: Virginia Dara Nail
Virginia Dara Nail of Cullman, Alabama passed away March 3, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born in Cullman on July 11,...
Obituary: Karen Doris Stewart Hill
Karen Doris Stewart Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 64. She was...
Obituary: Margie Ann Cordes
Margie Ann Cordes, 64, of Vinemont passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1957....
Obituary: Patrick Weston Drake
Patrick Weston Drake, 39, passed away on March 2nd, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama. Patrick was born on June 10th,...
Obituary: Fred Chambers
Fred Chambers, 62, of Addison, passed away March 3, 2022 at his residence.
He was born January 1, 1960 to Don Speer and Dorothy Sue...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville edges Locust Fork at home 14-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In the first meeting between Hanceville and Locust Fork, the Hornets won a pitcher's duel at their place, 2-1, but this...
Arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC basketball teams advance to ACCC Tournament championship games; Women’s golf wins WSCC Invite
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Both Wallace State basketball teams have advanced to the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament championship game.
The Lady Lions notched a 61-58 overtime...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats set to battle Huffman for 6A State title
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The story of this year’s Cullman Bearcats is one that will be remembered in this community forever, but the final chapter...
Straw bale gardening great alternative to planting a garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Farmers and gardeners have been using compost for thousands of years, but that doesn’t mean it always has to be...
CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels help determine prevention steps
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html) is a new tool to help communities decide what...
Hanceville restaurant Pop’s Café holds grand opening Wednesday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Pop’s Café is the newest restaurant in Hanceville, opened in place of the old Huddle House. Pop’s Cafe’s owners are brother...
Cullman Regional starts construction on 30-bed expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – Construction has begun on a 4-story vertical tower expansion at Cullman Regional in Cullman, Alabama. The tower expansion is part of...
Obituary: Tina Elaine Brown Guthrie
Tina Elaine Brown Guthrie, 59, of Cullman passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born January 11, 1963. Tina...
Obituary: Judy Faye Mondragon
Judy Faye Mondragon, age 57, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Judy was born March 31, 1964 in Hartsville, TN.
She...
Obituary: Lillian Reiter
Lillian Reiter, 92, of Arab, Alabama, passed away on March 1, 2022. She was born April 29, 1929, in Sanford, Florida, to William and...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman men, women pick up wins at Oneonta
ONEONTA, Ala. -- Cullman’s varsity boys’ and girls’ tennis teams traveled to Oneonta this afternoon and both squads returned home with wins. The Lady...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont drops home opener against Brewer, Thursday scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles played their first game of the season at Mike Cupp Field Thursday night, looking for a win over...
Cullman man arrested for computer tampering; total of 21 counts of child pornography
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, March 2, the Cullman County Sheiff’s Office arrested 36-year-old Cullman resident Brian Thomas Kongslien on multiple warrants, including a...
Arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
APLICATIONS
UPDATE: Logan’s files for bankruptcy, will close 18 restaurants
CULLMAN - We reported last week that Logan’s Roadhouse Inc. was said to be close to filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to a news...
