PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders preparing for another playoff push

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It’s that time of year again and that means it’s time for the Good Hope Raiders to hit the field....

PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors looking to stack the win column this fall

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The 2020 season for the West Point Warriors was defined by the mid-season turn that began with a big win...

PREP FOOTBALL: Brewer excited to build culture at Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fall is upon us and that means it’s time for the Hanceville Bulldogs to get back under the lights once again....

Berlin ready to resurface roads

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BERLIN, Ala. - Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates told his town council on Monday evening that the town is ready for resurfacing of multiple roads...

Cullman City Schools to investigate reports of physical altercation between students

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Two videos surfaced on Snapchat Friday of a Cullman Middle School student assaulting another. The first video showed one student shoving another...

CHS cleared following Monday night bomb threat

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School has been cleared, following a bomb threat that was called in to Cullman Police in regards to the...

Arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Bomb threat called in at CHS on Monday night

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CULLMAN, Ala. - An anonymous bomb threat was called in to the Cullman Police Department at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday night in regards...

Obituary: Eirvin Pal Mobley, Jr.

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Eirvin Pal Mobley, Jr., 48, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital. Pal was born on September 9,...

Obituary: Ralph Alton McBrayer

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Ralph Alton McBrayer, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Ralph was born June 24, 1938. Ralph is survived by...

Obituary: Betty Sue Burgess

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Betty Sue Burgess, 84, of Cullman entered into rest on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Woodland Village Health Care Center. Mrs. Burgess was born December...

Obituary: Nelda Faye Grantham

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Funeral services for Nelda Faye Grantham of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Waddell...

‘Everyone deserves a home. I just really believe that’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Elizabeth Standifer, a 2021 graduate of Cullman High School, is hoping to shed some light on a subject near and dear...

Hospice of Cullman County Inc. MEGA CASH Draw Down postponed

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Hospice of Cullman County Inc., the fundraising arm of Cullman Regional Hospice, announced the 2021 MEGA CASH Draw Down that was...

Rock The South sees 20+ arrests over the weekend

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Over 40,000 people ventured to Cullman this past weekend for the South’s annual music festival.  The Cullman Police Department (CPD) recently released...

Obituary: Charles David Brannon

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Charles David Brannon, 73, of Addison entered into rest on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at UAB Hospital. Mr. Brannon was born June 5, 1948 in...

Obituary: Barbara Richards

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Barbara Richards, age 54, of Oneonta, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Barbara was born July 13, 1967 in Arab, Alabama to...

Cullman Regional welcomes Internal Medicine physician Cameron Brimer, M.D., to medical group

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Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes Internal Medicine physician Thomas Cameron Brimer, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Brimer completed his medical...

365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Bon, Bon, Bon Appetit Birthday Party

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We are inspired to greater heights by each of the 365 American joy-givers celebrated in this series, but for “The Bon, Bon, Bon Appetit...

Governor declares new state of emergency

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday declared a new state of emergency as COVID-related hospitalizations approached the peaks of the first wave...

Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1900

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From the files of 1936 Shirley Martin, 14, of Walter, won the county spelling championship on Wednesday. Juanita Thrift, age 13, of White City was...

Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inducted

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After last year’s induction ceremony was postponed, The Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame finally got the opportunity to recognize its...

Obituary: Ronda Lynn Miller

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Funeral services for Ronda Lynn Miller, 50, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...

Obituary: Benny R. Johnson

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Funeral service for Benny R. Johnson, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Cecil Hubert Cook

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Cecil Hubert Cook, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Cecil was born April 3, 1938 in Winston County,...

PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview ready to keep things rolling this fall

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The last couple of years have been a great time to be a fan of Aggie football and the excitement and...

PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont aiming for a fast start in 2021

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Its almost time for the Vinemont Eagles to hit the field once again and they’ll be eyeing a return to the...

PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos aiming to bounce back in 2021

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season has arrived, and the Holly Pond Broncos have been preparing to hit the field with a new purpose...

PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers preparing for special year on the gridiron

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ARLEY, Ala. – High school football season has returned in Alabama and that means its nearly time for the Meek Tigers to take the...

Bonus Pet of the Week: Find some happiness with Asher!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...

Wallace State graduates first students in UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment program

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The first cohort of students enrolled in the UAB/WSCC Nursing Joint Enrollment Partnership have completed the program and have earned both...

Rock The South is here: day one recap

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Although Rock The South (RTS) sees a ton of support from local attendees, people come from all over for the Southern...

Obituary: Gloria J. Hodges

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Gloria J. Hodges, 72, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Gloria passed away...

Obituary: Velma McGriff Armstrong

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Velma McGriff Armstrong, 81, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on August 12, 2021. She was born July 4,...

Obituary: Karen Rexana Taylor

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A graveside service for Karen Rexana Taylor, 67, of Hanceville will be 3:30 P.M. Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Obituary: Wonda Rae Ennis

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Wonda Rae Ennis, 69, of Snead. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ennis family. Mrs. Ennis...

Arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Amazon to phase out older models of Kindle devices

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SEATTLE, WA. - Cell carriers have recently decided ‘out with the old, and in with the new’ for older 2G and 3G networks, and...

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Arab’s 2nd annual SugarFest!

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ARAB, Ala. - After an overwhelmingly successful inaugural celebration in 2019, residents of Arab were looking forward to the next iteration of the Arab...

Obituary: Michael Anthony Pinyan

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Michael Anthony Pinyan, 66, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, August 12, 2021. He was born July 20, 1955 in Cullman...

Obituary: Ronald Peary McBrayer

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Ronald Peary McBrayer, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Ronald was born March 11, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama. Ronald...

Obituary: Gloria Sims Tenbarge

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Gloria Sims Tenbarge, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born November...

Obituary: Levon Williams

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Funeral service for Levon Williams, 71, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...

Obituary: Reda Gail Legg

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Reda Gail Legg, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Reda was born May 3, 1950 in Arab, AL...

Obituary: Robert Mark Gentry

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Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Robert Mark Gentry, 66, of Logan. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gentry family. Mr. Gentry...

Arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH

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On Aug. 11, Cullman Regional released the following update: Cullman County is in the High-Risk Category for overall level of community transmission. Cullman Regional Current Situation 47...

Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County to hold Panda Express fundraiser

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be partnering with Cullman’s Panda Express on Saturday, Aug. 14, for...

PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats chasing postseason return in 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Football season has returned and at Cullman High School that means it’s time once again for the Bearcats to hit the...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ‘ready to win’ under the lights this fall

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BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs came just short of making it to the postseason under first-year head coach Justin Cornelius, finishing 4-6 in a...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hungry for another playoff run in 2021

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ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs finished the 2020 season with a 7-5 record and a second-place finish in 2A Region 5. Most coaches would...

Local musician Shannon McNeal returns to Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House for homecoming show

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Last Friday evening, Cullman native Shannon McNeal got to play her first homecoming show since November 2019. The show was hosted...

South Vinemont Town Council discusses potential community projects, approves 2021-22 Transportation Plan

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Unity and cooperation seemed to be the new focus as the South Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night. Although the new...

Obituary: Barry Scott Grimmett

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Barry Scott Grimmett, 57, of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. Scott was preceded in death by his father: Durrell (Ken)...

Obituary: Felicia Nichols Rodenbarger

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Graveside services for Felicia Nichols Rodenbarger, 53, of Waverly, Georgia will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery in...

Obituary: Imogene Eunice “Jean” Hill

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Imogene Eunice “Jean” Hill, 89, of Haleyville entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her residence. Miss Hill was born October 6, 1931...

Obituary: Peggy Ann Daniels Day

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Peggy Ann Daniels Day, 77, was born October 19, 1943, and died August 7, 2021 of  a malignant brain tumor.   She is survived by her son: John Lee Day; brother: Charles Edward  Daniels, Jr. and wife Janet Daniels.  Peggy was predeceased by her father: Charles Edward  Daniels; mother: Thelma Christine Daniels and brother: Bobby Leon Daniels.  Moss Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Visitation will be Thursday, August 12, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and service on Friday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. in Moss Chapel. Graveside service will be Saturday, August 14 at 12:00 p.m. at City Cemetery (Pine Hill AL, Wilcox County).   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Project Lifesaver Program, P O Box 1439,  Cullman, AL  35056.  Peggy grew up in Pine Hill, Alabama, the youngest of the three siblings, raised by a widowed  mother from the age of 4.  Upon graduating from high school, Peggy attended for two years at  Livingston College, then transferred and graduated from the University of Alabama.  She later  earned her master’s degree.  Peggy moved to Cullman in 1966 and began work with the  Department of Pensions and Security, later named Department of Human Resources.  She  originally lived in a boarding house, then later moved into one of the rare apartments in  Cullman.  She courted and married Lee Day and they had a son named John.  Following the  divorce and then death of Lee, Peggy bought a home for her and John.  Peggy was employed by the Department of Human Resources from 1965 until her retirement in 2009.  During her time with DHR, Peggy served as a worker in Adult Protective Services,  supervisor, program supervisor and county director.  During her tenure as director, Peggy was  instrumental in ensuring the department’s new and current building was built and dedicated  prior to her retirement.  Peggy dedicated her life to the service of others and helping those in  need and always did so with a smile.  She will be greatly missed.  Peggy was very active in many community organizations and enjoy being involved.  As a very active Pilot Club member, Peggy served on the Board of Directors and two terms as  president.  As a club leader, she attended many Alabama District and Pilot International  Leadership Conferences/Conventions. She served as secretary of the Alabama District  Administrative Council.   Peggy was a member of the Pilot Light Inc. Board of Directors 25  years representing DHR and Pilot Club, and serving as secretary many of those years.  She was  chairman and secretary of the Board of Directors for the Project Lifesaver Program 18 plus  years. Everyone that work alongside Peggy is greatly saddened by the loss of this dear friend.   It has been an honor to have served with her for 25 years.  Peggy was a kind and loving person,  always soft spoken and serving others with a servant’s heart.  As a member of Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for nine  years, Peggy served as recording secretary, vice regent and was currently serving as regent.    She chaired many chapter committees and attended many State Conferences and National  Continental Congresses.  Peggy was a dedicated member of DAR, always looking for ways to  further the purposes of God, home and country.  As a retired county employee, Peggy was also an active member of Alabama Retired State  Employees Association.  She enjoyed brunch meetings with the Coterie Women’s Club.  Peggy was an AVID supporter of the University of Alabama, never missing a televised game.  She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, soap operas, rescuing and adopting homeless cats and  Swamp John’s Meals.    Above all else, Peggy was a loving and devoted mother to John.  Moss Service Funeral Home directing. 

Obituary: Karen Diane Sullins Young

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Memorial service plans for Karen Diane Sullins Young, 65, of Hanceville, are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.  Mrs. Young was...

Obituary: Kenneth Charles Fairbanks

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Kenneth Charles Fairbanks, 64, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fairbanks family. Mr....

Attorney General Steve Marshall announces $3 million settlement with Tyson over Mulberry Fork spill

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday a $3 million State settlement with Tyson Farms Inc. over the 2019 wastewater spill in Mulberry...

Arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Good Samaritan benefit concert receives Diamond Sponsor

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The check for the Diamond Level Sponsorship for the upcoming 6th Annual Caring for Cullman Concert by Good Samaritan Health Clinic...

Busy days ahead: Cullman City Council approves Trump rally, additional agreement with Rock the...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening set a busy agenda for local events with Rock the South this weekend and...

Obituary: Maudie Bell Bailey

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Maudie Bell Bailey, age 83, of Bear Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at her residence surrounded by loving family. Mrs. Bailey was born...

Obituary: Tony Louis Ernest Barnes

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Tony Louis Ernest Barnes, age 60, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center. Mr. Barnes was born on September...

Obituary: Margrett Helen Thompson

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Margrett Helen Thompson, 83, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehab. Helen was born on May...

Obituary: Gregory Stephen Wolfgang

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Gregory Stephen Wolfgang, 61, of Haleyville entered into rest on August 9, 2021 at Russellville Hospital. Mr. Wolfgang was born on December 6, 1959 in...

Obituary: Houston Pierce Dial

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Houston Pierce Dial, 90, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away August 10, 2021, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Pierce worked for Walker Builder’s at the...

Obituary: Linda Gayle Powe

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Linda Gayle Powe, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Westminster Assisted Living of Cullman. She was born August...

Obituary: George Henry Fairbanks, Sr.

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for George Henry Fairbanks, Sr., 85, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fairbanks...

Obituary: Jack Wayne Mitchell

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A graveside service for Jack Wayne Mitchell of Hanceville, Alabama will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Mountain Grove Congregational Christian Cemetery....

Obituary: Ramon L. Blanks

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Ramon L. Blanks, age 87, died peacefully in the hands of his loving wife of 70 years on August 9, 2021. Cullman Funeral Home is...

Obituary: Lee Dubberly

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Mr. Lee Dubberly, 78, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dubberly family. Mr....

Arrests and incidents reported August 10, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Pet of the Week: Sing a song with Coco!

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:  Coco is a 5.5-6-year-old terrier mix. She...

‘A great school year’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - School is officially back in session this week. Students in Cullman City Schools will return to classes Wednesday, Aug. 11, and...

Wallace State COVID-19 vaccine clinic open to the public

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19 in...

Good Hope shooting victim identified 

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - According to a report from the special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation, an update...

Obituary: Mary Eszell Lawrence

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Mary Eszell Lawrence, age 99, of Bear Creek, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital. Mrs. Lawrence was born on August 18,...

Obituary: Barbara Tucker Dunn

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Funeral service for Barbara Tucker Dunn, 75, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Obituary: Jerry Lee Wilson

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Memorial service for Jerry Lee Wilson, 79, of Huntsville is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral Home...

Obituary: Jerry David Marks

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Jerry David Marks, 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Jerry was born on February 4,...

Arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2021

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman County Schools to implement new vaping policy

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has a new stricter vaping policy to begin the 2021-2022 school year due to the increase in...

FirstBank Mortgage donates $2,000 in scholarships to Cullman families

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CULLMAN, Ala. – FirstBank mortgage banker Brandon Snider has awarded $2,000 in scholarships to two Cullman-area families as part of the FirstBank 2020 Next...

Obituary: Burell Boyd (Updated)

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Burell Boyd, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Burell was born January 20, 1930 in Cullman, Alabama.  Burell is survived...

Editorial – The Policies of Starting Over: Stop apologizing

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How many times a day do you apologize? I am not talking about when you actually feel as if you did something wrong either....

A legacy of Civil War history – remembering Fred Wise

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CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a people person. He loved the public and he got excited when people came and talked and shared history,”...

365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The I Can Do Anything Better Birthday Party

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“Anything you can do, I can do better. I can do anything better than you…No, you can’t…Yes, I can. No, you can’t. Yes, I...

Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936:

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The August Dahlke residence, nine miles from Cullman on the Jasper Highway, burned around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Alton Perdue’s chicken house burned on Saturday...

Cullman’s Matt Lee cruises to win Group A qualifying round at MLF Bass Pro...

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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2021) – Cullman, Alabama pro Matt Lee only caught nine scorable bass Saturday totaling 27 pounds, 11 ounces, but after...

Obituary: Robert Harold Weldon

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Funeral service for Robert Harold Weldon, 78, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home with...

Books to battalions: Highlighting Cullman High School’s Isaiah Barnett

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Isaiah Barnett will soon begin his senior year at Cullman High School. Shortly after his graduation in 2022, he will be...

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes to Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has officially launched in Cullman. On Friday morning, the Cullman County Public Library hosted a news...

Rock the South announces The Marshall Tucker Band and final lineup for August 13-14

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CULLMAN, Ala.- Preparations for the biggest party in the south are well underway as the excitement builds for the biggest and best Rock the...

Cullman City Schools return to school Aug. 11, will have early dismissal Aug. 13

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools students will return Wednesday, Aug. 11 for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. On Friday, Aug. 13,...

Wallace State Community College hosts STEM camps for elementary, middle school students   

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently hosted a pair of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camps this summer, welcoming middle school...

Harmony School hosts back-to-school Harmony Hawk Fest

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LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School recently hosted Hawk Fest as a fun way to kick-off the new school year with the community. While originally...

On Duty: Sergeant Jacob Grey – United States Marine Corp

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Sergeant Jacob “Jake” Grey currently serves in the United States Marine Corp as a machine gunner. He is the son of...

Obituary: Anthony Terrell Haynes

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Anthony Terrell Haynes, 65, of Huntsville, passed away on August 4, 2021. He was born November 11, 1955, in Cullman to Troy Eugene and...