‘Stand your ground’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kenneth Don Malone, 60, of Guntersville, was cleared of murder and manslaughter charges Tuesday in the shooting death of Joshua Adam...
No. 18 Wallace State volleyball notches ACCC road win, hosts Diggin’ in the Den...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 18th-ranked volleyball team registered its second conference victory on the young season Wednesday night, sweeping Bevill State (25-9, 25-16, 25-10) on...
Arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tales of Your Tails Summer Writing Competition winners announced
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners of the Tales of Your Tails Writing Competition were announced at Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday. This competition...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) flash, Aug. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Aug. 25, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Local family arrested after infant tests positive for methamphetamine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three people have been charged with chemical endangerment of a child after a one year old tested positive for methamphetamine during...
Obituary: Sandra Diane Jones
Sandra Diane Jones, age 67, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
Sandra was born June 21, 1954 in Cullman, Alabama to...
Obituary: Danny Eugene Mays
Danny Eugene Mays, 62, of Haleyville entered into rest on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Mays was born November 3,...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Thrasher
Mary Ellen Thrasher, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1946 to Earl...
Holly Pond welcomes three new businesses to town
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond has recently opened its arms to three new local businesses all opening this week to...
Arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
5 Cullman County Schools to temporarily transition to remote learning
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman County Schools continues to monitor COVID-19 numbers at our 29 campuses and make appropriate adjustments as needed to protect students,...
Obituary: Charles Edward Cash
Charles Edward Cash, 76, of Vinemont, Alabama, entered into rest on August 24, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Cash was...
Death of child under investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, there was an incident involving a small child. It appears to be...
Cullman City Schools update on COVID-19 cases, quarantines
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the latest attendance data, Cullman City Schools currently has a total of 107 reported positive cases of COVID-19 among...
Cullman City Council recognizes Wastewater Treatment Plant Award, approves more downtown streetscape improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening took time to recognize Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Jeff Adams and staff for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local rivalries highlight week 1 slate
CULLMAN, Ala. – With week zero in the books, our local squads are turning their attention to this week’s approaching matchups. Friday night’s slate...
Obituary: Faye Hilton Aaron
Faye Hilton Aaron, of Cullman, born August 6, 1935 in Margaret, Alabama, gained her angel wings
August 20, 2021.
Visitation will be Wednesday August 25, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Crestview Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Thursday August 26, at 11:00 a.m. at Crestview Memorial Gardens with Randy Phillips officiating.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Son and Myrtle Hilton; her husband: Bud Aaron and her
daughter: Michele Stewart.
She is survived by her daughter: Jenny (Randy) Phillips; grandchildren: Tanya (Tim) Arnold, Brandi
(Bobby) Tinker, Tim Phillips and Brandon (Holly) Stewart; great-grandchildren: Hagen (Riley) Speegle,
Drake (Chloe) Tinker, Maddie Tinker, Bailey Tinker, Alex Currington, Breana Arnold, Colby Jones and Zac
Arnold; great-great-grandchildren; Mason Speegle, Heidi Tinker and Gunner Creasy; sister: Martha
Battram and a host of inlaws, nieces and nephews. Also, her Folsom Health Care family.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Folsom Health Care Activities.
Obituary: William Henry Worthington
Funeral service for William Henry Worthington, age 92, of Hanceville, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Megan Dawn Nethery
Celebration of life visitation for Megan Dawn Nethery, age 30, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021,...
Obituary: Richard Joel Johnson
Memorial services for Mr. Richard Joel Johnson, 60, of Cullman will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Johnson passed from this life August 23,...
Obituary: Glenn Edward Byrd
The family of Mr. Byrd has elected cremation and a memorial service will be announced later by the family.
Mr. Byrd was born on December...
Obituary: Freda Annette Batten
Funeral services for Freda Annette Batten, 77, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 27 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Rosemarie Matash
Funeral mass for Rosemarie Matash, 82, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Reverend Patrick...
Two enter novitiate at St. Bernard Abbey
CULLMAN, Ala. - The journey of two men, which began with an inquiry to St. Bernard Abbey Vocation Director, Fr. Joel Martin, OSB, has...
Arrests and incidents reported August 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
As first COVID-19 vaccine is fully approved, get vaccinated for COVID-19 as soon as...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Too few Alabamians realize the seriousness of infection with COVID-19 and have not made the decision to be vaccinated or have...
Good Hope City Council holds first reading of new proposed ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council agreed Monday night to seek the Attorney General’s opinion regarding a portion of County Road...
Cullman sees 100,000 for back-to-back weekend events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and surrounding areas saw two huge weekends which hosted around 100,000 people with events at York Family...
Services held today for Princess Lillie Handley
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Services will be held Tuesday morning for 8-year-old Lillie Handley of Holly Pond. She became known as Princess Lillie throughout...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces inaugural Golden Apron Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will be hosting their Inaugural Golden Apron Competition on Saturday, Sept. 18. This competition will be a...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point JV collects 14-8 win over Haleyville
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors opened up their 2021 JV season at home Monday night as they welcomed the Haleyville Lions....
Obituary: Amanda Parrish Johnson
Amanda Parrish Johnson, age 45, of Phil Campbell, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at her residence surrounded by loving family.
Mrs. Johnson was born...
Obituary: Randy K. Mason
Visitation for Randy K. Mason, age 68, of Cullman, will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Cullman...
Obituary: Troy Scott
Memorial arrangements for Mr. Troy Scott are incomplete and will be announced later. Mr. Scott passed from this life August 22, 2021 at his...
Obituary: Joe Huffman
Joe Huffman, 63, formerly of Rossville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord Monday August 23, 2021. Joe was born on Nov. 17,...
Obituary: Terry Lynn Taylor
A graveside service for Terry Lynn Taylor, 59, of Hanceville will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in...
Obituary: Terry Alan McAfee
Terry Alan McAfee, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Terry was born September 3, 1960.
Terry is survived by...
Obituary: Ann-Marie Monika Legg
Ann-Marie Monika Legg passed away at her home on August 19, 2021 after a battle with cancer.
Ann-Marie was born in Sweden on September 8th,...
Arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ivey announces Alabama’s July unemployment rate is 3.2%; Cullman 2.3%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July 2021 unemployment...
‘Save America’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former President Donald J. Trump visited Cullman Saturday, drawing a crowd that filled the York Family Farm, the west side venue...
Obituary: Frank Owen Hunter
Frank Owen Hunter, 83, of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation in Double Springs.
Mr. Hunter was...
Obituary: Lillie Jayde Handley
Lillie Jayde Handley, an 8-year-old princess, entered into the waiting arms of the King of Kings on Friday evening, August 20, 2021. Lillie was...
Obituary: Virginia Beall
Celebration of life service for Virginia Beall, age 54, of Vinemont will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Temple Baptist...
Obituary: Steve Henderson Barbee
Funeral service for Steve Henderson Barbee, age 75, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
She Reads: ‘Then She Was Gone’ by Lisa Jewell
Though I cannot speak much to what exactly I was expecting from “Then She Was Gone,” author Lisa Jewell’s name has come up several...
REHAU plant in Cullman celebrates 25 years in operation
LEESBURG, Va. – REHAU announces the 25-year anniversary of the establishment of its production plant in Cullman, Ala. The plant began operations in early...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Singin’ in the Rain Birthday Party
“We’re singin’ in the rain, just singin’ in the rain. What a glorious feeling, we’re happy, again. We’re laughing at clouds, so dark up...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930
The first crate of Cullman County strawberries was sold by D.C. Chambers of Route One, Cullman this week for $5.50.
William M. Dean of Arkadelphia...
COVID-19 surges in Alabama children, vaccination and other measures needed to prevent further spread
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health reports a significant increase in pediatric cases of COVID-19 at this time of year, compared...
Community Luncheon welcomes Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kalloff and Cullman County Schools Superintendent...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chamber of Commerce Community Luncheon returned to Stonebridge Farms on Thursday, and guest speakers Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff and...
In remembrance of Will
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the gates opened Thursday evening at Oliver Woodard Stadium for Cullman High School’s first regular season game of the year,...
Wallace State Alumni profile: Dr. Olivia Walker began her academic path at Wallace State,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Dr. Olivia Walker’s path to opening her career door began at Wallace State Community College.
Walker is currently a physical therapist in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison downs 4A Haleyville 29-27 in season opener
ADDISON, Ala. -- On a warm, muggy night in A.G. Hicks Stadium in beautiful Addison, Alabama, the 2A Addison Bulldogs hosted the county rival...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies sprint past D.A.R. 48-21 in season opener
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- If you’ve never seen the lightning shooting monster King Ghidorah from the Godzilla movies then you have a chance to see...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek rolls past Cold Springs 40-6 in season opener
ARLEY, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Arley to take on Meek in the season opener for both teams Friday night and behind a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos blast Brindlee Mountain 53-0 in season opener
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond opened up the 2021 season on its home field Friday night and got things started with a dominant...
Obituary: Louise Temples
Funeral services for Louise Temples of Cullman, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior...
Obituary: Reverend Aubrey Glenn McCain, Jr.
Reverend Aubrey Glenn McCain, Jr., 76, of Sardis Community, entered into rest on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his home.
Glenn was born on May...
Obituary: Freddie Jerrell Myers
Freddie Jerrell Myers, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Freddie was born May 16, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Andrew “Andy” Dane Terwilliger
Andrew "Andy" Dane Terwilliger, age 56, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Andrew was born October 3, 1964 in Fort...
Cullman’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library sees huge success
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since its initial kick-off on Aug. 6, Cullman’s Imagination Library has seen unbelievable success. The primary partners in bringing the Imagination...
Arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman seniors have a new place to call home
DECATUR, Ala. – Community Action Partnership of North Alabama hosted the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of Village at Bridge Creek Thursday, Aug....
Good Hope City Council passes ordinance to create special event license for vendors
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - In an effort to manage the pop-up up businesses associated with special events, the Good Hope City Council passed an...
Save America rally ramping up for former Pres. Donald J. Trump
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, York Family Farm will play host to former President Donald J. Trump's Rally sponsored by Save America and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors take jamboree over Priceville 19-14
WEST POINT, Ala. -- On a warm and humid night, the Priceville Bulldogs led by head coach Chris Foster made the trip down I-65...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 35-0 win over Albertville
ARAB, Ala. -- The Arab Knights hosted the Albertville Aggies to start off the 2021 high school football season. It was senior night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville topples Vinemont 28-16 in season opener
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Coach Ryan Brewer and the Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Vinemont Eagles to kick off the 2021 season Thursday night and got...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Morgan scores late to edge Good Hope 34-28
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Thursday night was a wet and muggy one at James W. Shabel Stadium but there was a tight, competitive game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Grissom 23-0 in season opener
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats kicked off the 2021 season at Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night and are off to a 1-0 start after...
Obituary: Margaret Alene Hoenig
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of mother and wife,
Margaret Alene Hoenig of Cullman, Alabama, on Wednesday,...
Obituary: Cle Ervin Sparks
Visitation for Cle Ervin Sparks, age 77, of Vinemont, will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Sunday, August 22, 2021, from 1:00 p.m....
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Fortenberry
Jerry Wayne Fortenberry, 71, of Hayden, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, August 16, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham.
Jerry was...
Arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional welcomes rheumatologist, Celia Fernandez, MD, to Medical Group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes rheumatologist Celia Fernandez, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Fernandez completed her doctorate in medicine at...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH
On Aug. 18, Cullman Regional released the following update:
Cullman County is in the High Risk Category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current...
North Alabama Agriplex cancels Harvest to Home dinner; moves ahead with silent auction online
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the increasing number of COVID cases, the Agriplex Foundation Board has made the difficult decision to cancel their Harvest...
Several recognized at Cullman County Commission meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several individuals and groups were recognized at Tuesday night’s Cullman County Commission meeting. The first was Alabama State Senator Garland Gudger...
Cullman County Commission signs declaration making September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The commission was joined by the family...
Obituary: William “Will” George Fowler
William "Will" George Fowler, age 17, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Will was born October 29, 2003 to Jason...
Obituary: William Henry Sullins
Funeral services for William Henry Sullins will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. A committal service will not be...
Editorial: Rock The South 2021- Grey skies and happy times
There is a nearly constant negativity in the Cullman community surrounding the mere existence of Rock the South. This year was no different and...
Arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘He always showed up with a great attitude and left with one too’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat family is mourning the loss of beloved senior Will Fowler. The son of Jason and Jana Fowler, Will...
UAB announces delays in nonemergent surgeries due to rising COVID hospitalizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - University of Alabama in Birmingham Hospital is reducing in-patient surgical procedures due to the rising COVID demand within the hospital. With...
Pet of the Week: Find a friend in Waffles!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Veterans hold annual Purple Heart Ceremony
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Each August, Chapter 2212, the Finis J. Self Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, sponsors a memorial service...
Obituary: Regina Alteri
Regina Alteri, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 16, 2021, at Woodland Village Healthcare Center. Gina was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on October...
Obituary: Bonita “Bonnie” Hall Gorham
Funeral service for Bonita "Bonnie" Hall Gorham, age 85, of Baileyton, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Ann D. Stringer
Funeral service for Ann D. Stringer, age 91, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ottis Jeffery Brockway
Ottis Jeffery Brockway, 58, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Brockway was...
Obituary: Erma Barnett
A private committal service for Erma Barnett of Hanceville, Alabama was held on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Fairview West Cemetery. A Celebration of...
Obituary: Nellie Jo Paschal
Funeral service for Nellie Jo Paschal, 87, of Cullman will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family...
Obituary: Daniel L. Evans
Funeral services with Masonic Rites for Daniel L. Evans, age 84, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at...
Cullman City Schools gives COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has seen a total of 42 positive cases of COVID-19 among both students and school staff since the...
Editorial – The Policies of Starting Over: Continuing the Conversation
Isn’t it funny how if you hear something repeated enough, it begins to sound like the truth? I am not referring to actual statements...
Arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
East Elem. teachers kick off year dressed as Einstein for science class
CULLMAN, Ala. - What’s a good lesson to take to heart when learning about science? There are no bad questions! A pair of East Elementary...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Charlsie Flora “Boots” Pike Hill (Updated)
Funeral service for Charlsie Flora "Boots" Pike Hill, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Cullman...
