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 =...
WSCC Virtual Meet and Greet to feature women training, working as diesel technicians
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Two women who are breaking barriers in a field normally dominated by men will be on hand for the Wallace State...
St. Bernard Abbey marks Ash Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Abbey on Wednesday marked the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent by marking students at St. Bernard Prep...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Jump into some fun with Jack!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a lot of extra love, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Most WSCC Health Science programs open application process for fall 2022
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Most of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College began accepting applications from prospective students on March 1 for...
West Point Band Boosters gear up for the 38th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Band Boosters are presenting their 38th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo March 4 - 5 at the...
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Nancy Bryant retires after 20 years of child...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Executive Director of Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Nancy Bryant has recently said her goodbyes to the program she helped to...
Obituary: Margaret Lee Barnes Reid
Margaret Lee Barnes Reid, 89, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on February 28, 2022.
A native of Holly Pond, Mrs. Reid was preceded in...
Obituary: Dwight West
Dwight West, 75, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on February 27, 2022. He was born to Fred H. and Pauline Couch West, in...
Obituary: W. C. Burns
Graveside service for W. C. Burns, age 73, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Holly Pond Cemetery....
Obituary: Sandra Faye Marlow Privett
Funeral service for Sandra Faye Marlow Privett, 76, of Vinemont will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Timothy Lee Hicks
A memorial service for Timothy Lee Hicks, 36, will be 12:00 p.m. March 12, 2022 at Temple Baptist church. Bro. Malcolm Carter will officiate...
Obituary: James Davie Jones
Mr. James Davie Jones, 76, of Cullman passed from this life on March 1, 2022 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehab. He was born...
PREP SOCCER: Saints, Lady Saints post 4-0 wins over Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Prep School’s varsity Saints claimed a matched set at home Tuesday evening, as the boys’ and girls’ teams each...
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...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘This is the stuff we dream about’, Cullman advances to 6A State...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time in nearly a century, the Cullman Bearcats were competing in the Final 4 of AHSAA State Basketball...
Arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Honor Society Induction held at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents, students, faculty and staff gathered in the Abbey Church Thursday, Feb. 24 for a prayer service to celebrate 12 outstanding...
Obituary: George Edgar Milligan
George Edgar Milligan, age 80, of Haleyville, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
A visitation will...
Obituary: Thersia Charlene Young
Thersia Charlene Young, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. Thersia was born April 25, 1954 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Jackie Butler Clark
Funeral service for Jackie Butler Clark, 66, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
PREP SOFTBALL: Arab tops Holly Pond on the road 5-2
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos returned home Tuesday night to take on Arab, but the Lady Knights were able to...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors fall to Hamilton at home 11-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – After starting the week with a 4-3 road win over Athens Monday night, the Warriors returned home Tuesday night to...
Spring tax guide to local CPAs
CULLMAN, Ala. - This tax season, the Tribune spoke with local certified public accountants, enrolled agents and tax preparers on why it is best...
Arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats ready for Final 4 clash with Park Crossing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – This season on the hardwood has been one for the history books at Cullman High School. The Bearcats (27-3) are headed...
Pet of the Week: Make some room for Murphy!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Murphy!
According to Ruttkay, Murphy is...
CCSO reports multiple arrests including Grand Jury Indictments for murder this week
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Cullman man for multiple Grand Jury Indictments and warrants on Friday, February...
Cullman City Council approves airport upgrades, moves forward on recycling center
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved multiple measures intended to upgrade and expand facilities at the Cullman Regional Airport....
Cullman #4 in 2021 Site Selection Magazine Micropolitan rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Tuesday, the 2021 Site Selection Magazine Micropolitan Rankings were released, with Cullman nabbing the #4 spot and claiming a top...
Obituary: Kelly Kristine Jones
The funeral service for Kelly Kristine Jones, 52, of Gardendale, AL, will be 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2022 at St....
Obituary: Timothy Lee Hicks
Timothy Lee Hicks, 36, of Cullman passed from this life on February 26, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A memorial service is be...
Obituary: Crystal Jacqulen Berry Marintsch
Funeral service for Crystal Jacqulen Berry Marintsch, age 37, of Hanceville, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Sacred Heart...
APLICATIONS
2nd Fridays makes a return to the Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friends and families packed nearly a mile stretch of 1st Avenue on Friday night for 2nd Fridays which spanned from Depot...
