Obituary: Melba Hinkle Alexander
Melba Hinkle Alexander, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Melba was born September 2, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama.
Melba...
Obituary: Michael Leonard Japczyk
Memorial service for Michael Leonard Japczyk, age 68, of Union Grove, will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at The Gathering...
Obituary: Melba “Sandra” Howard
Funeral service for Melba "Sandra" Howard, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Roger Dale Thompson
Roger Dale Thompson, 70, of Lacey’s Spring, Alabama, passed away on February 21, 2022. He was born November 28, 1951, to Lester and R.Z....
Obituary: Bobby Lee Cadle
Funeral service for Bobby Lee Cadle, 78, of Vinemont will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Billy Joe McNabb
Funeral service with military honors for Billy Joe McNabb, 76, of Cullman will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2022 at Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Virginia Brock
Funeral services for Virginia Brock of Hanceville will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 23 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Nazarene...
Obituary: Hope Denise Campbell
Funeral service for Hope Denise Campbell, 50, of Cullman will at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Arrests and incidents reported February 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
STEM career tech classroom coming to Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools’ career tech efforts are getting a major boost this year, as the system has been awarded a $189,00...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek falls to No. 4 Covenant Christian in NW Regional semifinal 62-34
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After falling in the Sub-Regional last season, the Meek Tigers have played their way back to the Northwest Regional and they...
ALGOP takes on education issues at its winter meeting
BIRMINGHAM Ala.- Members of the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee (ALGOP SEC) approved a trio of resolutions pertaining to education during the Party's winter...
Obituary: Henry Fuqua
Henry Fuqua, age 83, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Henry was born December 11, 1938 in Rogersville, AL. Funeral...
Growers permit cuts costs for farmers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Alabama is home to more than 170 farmers markets, which thousands of farmers rely on to sell produce that they pour their...
Financial relief will soon be available to assist Alabama landowners adversely affected by the...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Administered by the Alabama Forestry Commission, the Cogongrass Mitigation Program is made possible through a grant from the USDA Animal &...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point dominates Warrior Battle Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors opened their season by hosting the Warrior Battle Tournament this weekend and they’re already off...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman, West Point open season with wins
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Spring is upon us and that means its past time for teams all across the state to get back on the...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman places 2nd at Hillcrest Doubles Tournament
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cullman’s Women’s Tennis team traveled to Tuscaloosa this weekend to compete in a doubles tournament at Hillcrest and the Bearcats returned...
PREP SOCCER: West Point collects wins at Lawrence County
MOULTON, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors made the trip to Lawrence County for a pair of varsity matchups Saturday and...
52 ODES TO JOY: BOOK JOY
ODE TO BOOK JOY
Books are magic transportable.
Free libraries make them quite affordable.
It is well-known but still reportable,
Libraries need us...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1952
Hanceville cheerleaders this year are Jo Vaughn, Hail Thomas, Belva Sue Johnson, Eleanor Gay Chappell, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Ann Johnson and Mona Ann Seibert.
Private...
Obituary: Denzel Tyrane Mattox
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Denzel Tyrane Mattox, 35, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Mattox passed...
Obituary: Cheryl Jada Lee
The funeral service for Cheryl Jada Lee, 71, of Vinemont, will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Sardis Baptist Church #2 in...
Obituary: Inas Hudson Briscoe
Funeral service for Inas Hudson Briscoe, 94, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, February 20, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Jessica Elaine Corbin
Jessica Elaine Corbin, age 33, of Haleyville, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022.
She was born on April 22, 1988 in Decatur, Alabama. Jessica...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope slides past Rogers 48-42 to advance to Elite 8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders are back at the Northwest Regional once again and in their opening matchup Saturday, they faced...
Hee Haw Show returning to Hanceville in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization will be presenting their version of the Hee Haw Show on Saturday, April 30 at the Hanceville...
Books and Brews book sale event to be held at Goat Island Brewing February...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Libraries of Cullman County will be hosting a Books and Brews book sale at Goat Island Brewing...
Halle McCrory named 2022 Wallace State Homecoming Queen
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Halle McCrory was named Wallace State Community College’s 2022 Homecoming Queen during the annual festivities Wednesday night. She was crowned at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s postseason run ends with 43-33 loss to Hatton
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the first time in 15 years, the Addison Lady Bulldogs were competing at the Northwest Regional Friday night. Addison faced...
Obituary: Elwanda Armstrong Houston
Elwanda Armstrong Houston, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Elwanda was born May 28, 1931 in Ft Payne,...
Obituary: Pamela Deeanna Smith
The funeral service for Pamela Deeanna Smith, 52, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 21, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Eloise Stisher Stevens
The funeral service for Eloise Stisher Stevens, 95, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel....
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Cats rally to top Hazel Green 57-48, advance to Regional Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back in action Friday afternoon at Tom Drake Coliseum, battling Hazel Green for a spot in the...
Musical legend Lionel Richie participates in photo voter ID efforts
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— We are excited to announce that multi-platinum singer and songwriter Mr. Lionel Richie, a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, has agreed to participate...
Arrests and incidents reported February 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Feb. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Feb. 17, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
PREP WRESTLING: Arab, Gardendale rank 1-2 after 1st day of AHSAA Class 5A/6A State...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Arab High School took a slim 3.5-point lead over two-time defending state champion Gardendale after the first day concluded at the...
Obituary: Betty Ruth Shaddix
Funeral service for Betty Ruth Shaddix, age 93, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Jack Leroy Stevens Jr.
Funeral service for Jack Leroy Stevens Jr., age 72, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. John's...
Obituary: Ellen Jeanette Hoffman
Ellen Jeanette Hoffman, age 78, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Ellen was born May 18, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Jerry Lane Pilgrim
Jerry Lane Pilgrim, age 70, of Jasper, passed away on February 15, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. He was born on April 6,...
Obituary: Sarah Elizabeth Onks
Funeral service for Sarah Elizabeth Onks, 26, will be Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joey...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Sterling
Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Sterling, 65 of Addison, passed away February 16, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
She was born November 30, 1956 to T.A. Howse...
CPD, NHTSA provide pedestrian safety tips for both walkers and drivers
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman City Police Department, there were five pedestrians struck by vehicles last year locally.
The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Don’t listen to everyone telling you that you can’t do it, because you can,’...
Playing sports in high school while keeping pace academically can be a difficult feat in normal circumstance but imagine becoming a parent the same...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Folds signs with LaGrange College
WEST POINT, Ala. – Thursday was a special day at West Point High School as friends, family, teachers, coaches, teammates and more packed themselves...
Tree and shrub fundraiser sale to be held Saturday at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee will be holding a tree sale Saturday, Feb. 19 at the North Alabama Agriplex,...
Cullman County Commission discusses road safety concerns related to new subdivision construction
CULLMAN, Ala. – At the Cullman County Commission meeting Tuesday evening, one item of discussion was the plat Pointe Sixteen subdivision which will contain...
Vinemont man arrested for drug trafficking
DECATUR, Ala. - A local man was arrested on a drug trafficking warrant on Valentine’s Day after being located at the Morgan County Jail.
According...
Obituary: Mary Sue Bell
Mary Sue Bell, 73, of Hanceville passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born in Grand Saline,...
Obituary: Richard “Alvis” Connell
Richard “Alvis” Connell, age 73, of Falkville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Alvis was born in Cullman, Alabama on...
Obituary: Jerry Gibbs Carter
Jerry Gibbs Carter, age 73, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born June 4, 1948, to...
Obituary: Gary Anthony Abbott
Gary Anthony Abbott, age 71, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born September 30, 1950, to...
Obituary: Carol Janine Pope
Funeral service for Carol Janine Pope, age 56, of Vinemont, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Paula “Mendi” Armenda Watts Davis
Paula “Mendi” Armenda Watts Davis, age 48, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. She was born October 15, 1973 in Jasper, Alabama to Larry...
Governor Ivey announces Alabama’s 2021 exports surpassed pre-pandemic levels, showed robust gains as state’s...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Alabama’s exports in 2021 surged more than 20% in value compared to the previous year,...
Arrests and incidents reported February 16, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: 4 local teams preparing for Northwest Regional
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Regional stage of the basketball postseason is upon us, and we have four local squads still in the hunt for...
Alabama peach season to blossom or bust?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – For Alabama peach farmers, this time of year is crucial in determining how the growing season will turn out.
In order...
CCSO arrest two men on drug-related charges following traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies conducted a traffic stop that ended in two arrests Wednesday, February 9,
The driver, Keith Dewayne Wadsworth,...
Meek High School’s first robotics team prepares for competition in April
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School recently formed their very first robotics team as a part of the program FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs falls to Aliceville in Sub-Regional 53-50
BREMEN, Ala. – After topping Addison to take the area title last week, the Cold Springs Eagles were back home Tuesday night to host...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Basketball sweeps Snead State; women’s tennis & golf updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Snead State at home on Monday night.
The Lady Lions opened the night with an 84-70 victory,...
Obituary: Jerome Nelson Michael
Jerome Nelson Michael, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 13, 1956, to...
Obituary: Ellis Dee Quick
Funeral Service for Ellis Dee Quick, age 89, of Vinemont, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Conrad Euell Wren
Funeral Service for Conrad Euell Wren, age 87, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Diana Lynn Cason
Diana Lynn Cason, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Diana was born November 24, 1961 in Napa, Idaho.
Diana...
Obituary: Bettye Louise Dyer Hamilton
Bettye Louise Dyer Hamilton, age 71, of Canton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Bettye was born July 31, 1950 in Miami,...
Obituary: Ravenell “Nell” Miner Powell
Funeral service for Ravenell "Nell" Miner Powell, age 90, of Vinemont, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jeanie Marlene Voss Okeley
Jeanie Marlene Voss Okeley was born May 15, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama. She resided in Cullman until she married Robert Okeley and moved to...
Obituary: Harold Vincent Ballew
Harold Vincent Ballew, 92, of Cullman, AL, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022.Harold was born December 13, 1929 in Arab, AL.
He was preceded in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman punches ticket to NW Regional with 68-50 win over Clay-Chalkville
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back on their home court for the final time this season Tuesday night, hosting the Cougars of...
Arrests and incidents reported February 15, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama adds newborn screening tests to help identify conditions not typically apparent at birth
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is excited to announce the approval of four new conditions to the Alabama newborn...
Alabama Community College System opens Innovation Center, starts enrollment for rapid workforce training
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, a $10 million investment aimed at rapidly training workers for the state’s highest-demand...
Cullman County District Attorney race opponents share why the people are important
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney incumbent Wilson Blaylock and challenger, local attorney Champ Crocker, shared with The Cullman Tribune their thoughts on...
The CMS Olympic Games
CULLMAN, Ala. - Couldn’t make it to Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics? That was no problem at Cullman Middle School the past two...
Cullman City Council clears hurdles for private developers in south and west Cullman, buys...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening suspended regular procedural rules to approve measures that could open opportunities for new business...
PREP SOCCER: West Point downs East Lawrence on the road 7-0
TRINITY, Ala. – After competing in the Sand Mountain Classic over the weekend, the West Point Warriors were back on the road Monday night...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison handles Aliceville 47-35 to advance to NW Regional for 1st time...
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs were back home to host the Sub-Regional round Monday night and they collected a 47-35 win over...
Obituary: Paul Randall Linam, Sr.
Paul Randall Linam, Sr., age 68, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Linam. was born on October 8,...
Obituary: Geraldine Bryson Ezekiel
Funeral service for Geraldine Bryson Ezekiel, age 79, of Hanceville, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Janice Laney
Funeral service for Janice Laney, age 67, of Cullman, was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Rebecca Gail Grayson
A graveside service for Rebecca Gail Grayson, of Hanceville, will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Micah Darrell Grimmett
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Micah Darrell Grimmett, 71, of Crane Hill.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Grimmett family.
Mr....
Obituary: Maria de los Angeles Padron
A memorial service for Maria de los Angeles Padron of Blountsville, Alabama was 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 14 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Padron...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders top Haleyville 69-33 in Sub-Regional to advance to NW Regional
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The postseason is heating up for high school basketball all across the state and one of Monday night’s 4A Sub-Regional...
St. Valentine’s Day: Just where did it come from?
Love can be a confusing thing, so it’s fitting that the calendar day devoted to love should be the subject of some confusion itself....
Two people killed in three-person wreck on Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were killed when three vehicles were involved in a traffic wreck on Monday morning around 7:30 a.m. near Hurricane...
Arrests and incidents reported February 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope City Council discusses new speed zone, utilities expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first regularly scheduled meeting of the month at Good Hope City Hall Monday had...
Obituary: Clarcie Marie Jones
A graveside service for Clarcie Marie Jones of Cullman will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will...
Wallace State hosting OTA/PTA Alumni Connection March 17
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs announced plans for the...
Picking the perfect Valentine’s Day roses
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Roses and Valentine’s Day go together like bread and butter. Unfortunately, some roses can begin to droop and wilt after...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S.
ODE TO S.U.N.S.*
Smile-making is thinking and doing, all positively done.
Uniting is connecting with someone and with everyone.
Neighboring is sharing and...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1952
From the files of 1936:
Mrs. H. Parker was a nice hostess on Thursday for a dance.
George Stiefelmeyer, Grand Master- Elect of the Grand Lodge...
PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors compete at weekend tournaments
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Both of West Point’s varsity soccer squads were in action this weekend, looking to find their rhythm at this early point...
Obituary: David Eric Horton
David Eric Horton, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 52. He was born April 11, 1969, in...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Trent Lee Parrish
Funeral services for Mr. Trent Lee Parrish, 28 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2018 in the Cullman Funeral...
