Cullman City Schools raises substitute pay for teachers, support and CNP workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is temporarily raising the pay for substitutes, to ensure local schools are able to remain adequately staffed during...
St. Bernard Prep students attend March for Life in Washington D.C.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fifty-six St. Bernard students, chaperones and teachers loaded two charter buses on Wednesday afternoon, January 19, 2022 and headed to Washington,...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Bulldogs advance with 61-45 win over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – One more varsity battle was on tap at the Cullman County Tournament Tuesday night, and it was another intense clash between...
Obituary: James Ottis Boatright
Funeral services for James Ottis Boatright will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Welti Cumberland...
Obituary: Ethel Dean ‘Deannie’ Geiger
Ethel Dean ‘Deannie’ Geiger, 89, of Cullman, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 23, 2022. She was...
Obituary: Wendy Michelle Crigger
Funeral service for Wendy Michelle Crigger, age 54, of Warrior, will be Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home....
Obituary: Frederick Mathis
Memorial service for Frederick Mathis, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Simcoe Baptist Church.Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Mack Collman Duke
Mack Collman Duke, 88, of Addison, entered into rest peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home, as he wished to be, surrounded...
Obituary: Pamela Jean Reynolds
Pamela Jean Reynolds, age 71, of Vinemont, AL, died Sunday, January 23, 2022.Pam was preceded in death by her husband: Danny Reynolds; her parents:...
Obituary: Charles F. Hensley
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Charles F. Hensley, 85, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Hensley passed...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview pulls away to top Hanceville 46-28 & advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second varsity girls clash of the Cullman County Tournament tipped Tuesday night and saw the Fairview Lady Aggies take on...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Warriors hold off Fairview 55-44, advance to JV Boys finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Several local teams were back at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday night to resume this year’s Cullman County Tournament and...
Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaims week of Jan. 23-29 ‘Lutheran Schools Appreciation Week’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Monday, January 24, 2022, “St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Day” in the City of...
Arrests and incidents reported January 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Taylor Simmons wins Top 5 Self-Expression award in Distinguished Young Women of Alabama competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Distinguished Young Women of Cullman County is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent in young...
First Source for Women Executive Director Catherine Bethell announces retirement after seven years of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was recently announced that Executive Director of First Source for Women Catherine Bethell has resigned after seven years of service.
The...
City of Cullman joins opioid settlement, updates speed limits
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to seek its part of the 25-million-dollar settlement of a state lawsuit against...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope takes 66-63 thriller over West Point to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first of this year’s varsity boys county tournament matchups tipped off at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night and it was...
Obituary: Cloyce Talmadge Drake
Cloyce Talmadge Drake, age 98, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Cloyce was born December 10, 1923 in Vinemont, AL...
Obituary: Brenda Nicole “Nickie” Robinson
Brenda Nicole “Nickie” Robinson, age 45, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
She was born April 17, 1976...
Obituary: Maud Nelyne Medlock-Parker
A graveside service for Maud Nelyne Medlock-Parker of Falkville, Alabama will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Jason...
Obituary: Horace Lee Stapp
Graveside service for Horace Lee Stapp, 85, of Decatur will be at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Flint Creek Baptist Cemetery, Minister...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors pull away to top Vinemont 52-28 & advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors and Vinemont Lady Eagles tipped off varsity girls’ competition at this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope races past Vinemont 53-20 to advance to JV Boys finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Tournament action resumed at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night with a battle in the JV Boys Bracket. The top-seeded...
Arrests and incidents reported January 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: Cuddle up with Echo!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Echo!
According to Ruttkay, Echo is...
Cullman City, County Schools returning to normal operations Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After reaching out to both the Cullman City and Cullman County School Systems, it has been confirmed that both will be...
Obituary: Willard Lanier Godsey
Willard Lanier Godsey entered into rest on January 20, 2022 at home in the presence of his loving family at the age of 91. Lanier,...
Obituary: Carter Earl Brand
Hanceville Funeral Home announces the passing of Carter Brand of Blount County on January 20, 2022. A memorial service will be announced at a...
Avian Influenza makes a return to the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in wild ducks in North Carolina and South Carolina. While professionals have...
Get to know Alabama Extension: Fish and Water
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has the privilege of assisting Alabamians through a range of topics from agriculture to home...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900
From the files of 1950:
Mrs. Fred Kelley and Charles, Junior are here to visit her mother, Mrs. C.W. Sandlin, who is seriously ill.
Cullman upset...
52 ODES TO JOY: UNITING
ODE TO UNITING
(Dedicated to John Lennon and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
I have a dream and I’m inviting
All to end the fighting...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Meek 53-41 to capture back to back county titles, Lady...
ARLEY, Ala. -- Meek High School hosted the Winston County Championship games Saturday night and Addison High was lucky enough to be in both...
Obituary: Terry Joe Davis
Terry Joe Davis, age 78, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Terry was born September 15, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Donald “Don” Raymond Dossey
Donald "Don" Raymond Dossey, age 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Donald was born December 11, 1944 in Moulton,...
Obituary: Steven Fred Cagle
Funeral services for Steven Fred Cagle, 75, of Hanceville will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Laverne Gladys Hulsey
Laverne Gladys Hulsey, age 89, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
She was born on June 5, 1932 in...
Obituary: Stanley Joe Pesnel
Memorial service for Stanley Joe Pesnell will be Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. Don Froelich...
Obituary: Terri Lynn Weekley
Funeral service for Terri Lynn Weekley, age 75, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Randel Jerome Seagroves
Funeral service for Randel Jerome Seagroves, age 64, of Falkville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Bethel United Methodist...
Obituary: Leonora Jarrett Pendley
Memorial service for Leonora Jarrett Pendley, age 58, of Hanceville, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Margie Nell Laney
Funeral service for Margie Nell Laney, 80, of Hanceville will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: 4 JV matchups tip things off on day 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is upon us, and the action tipped off with four junior varsity battles at Wallace...
Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries announces special Youth, Veteran and Active Military...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has designated Saturday, February 5, 2022, as the second of the 2021-2022...
Wallace State congratulates students earning place on President’s List and Dean’s List
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 834 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester....
Two meth-related arrests made in Cullman and Hanceville Wednesday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at a residence in the Phelan Community to serve a felony warrant on Wednesday,...
‘Backstage Photography’ exhibit held at Brooke Desnoes Ballet Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brooke and Vincent Desnoes held a “Backstage” photography exhibit Thursday evening at Brooke Desnoes Ballet Academy. The purpose of the event...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders rally to top Cold Springs 51-46, Lady Raiders pull away from...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday night was homecoming at Good Hope High School and both the Raiders and Lady Raiders were in action on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Meek 64-23 to advance to county championship game
ARLEY, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs took on the hosting Meek Lady Tigers in the first round of the Winston County Basketball Tournament...
Obituary: Marvin Lee Johnson
Marvin Lee Johnson, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Marvin was born May 1, 1941 in Helicon, Alabama...
Obituary: Fred Simoneaux
Fred Simoneaux, 85, of Jacksonville, NC, passed away at his home on Monday, January 17,2022. A native of Greenwood, MI, he was the husband...
Obituary: Paul Allen Graves
Funeral service for Paul Allen Graves, 84, of Cullman, will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Wilborn
Memorial service for Peggy Sue Wilborn, 88, of Cullman will be at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Temple Baptist Church.
Cullman Funeral Home...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Jan. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Jan. 19, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Schools recognize January as School Board Appreciation Month at Tuesday board meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools held its board meeting Tuesday evening celebrating January as School Board Appreciation Month.
Board members recognized included:
President - Amy...
Local agencies receive almost $47 million from Gov. Ivey to assist low-income families with...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling nearly $47 million to help low-income households with utility costs during the cold winter and hot...
Alabama’s unemployment rate remains steady at 3.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 3.1%, unchanged from...
Multiple people arrested at Good Hope residence for various drug-related charges
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies traveled to a Good Hope residence on Sunday, January 16, to follow up on complaints...
Terri Pines Country Club hosting ‘Flourishing the Night Together’ fundraising event in February
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman Inc. will be holding a “Flourish the Night Together” 80’s themed event at the Terri Pines...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond edges Fairview 52-49, Lady Aggies top Lady Broncos 46-29
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos clashed with the Fairview Aggies at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night and the county squads split...
Obituary: Peter Jerome O’Donnell
Peter Jerome O'Donnell, age 73, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Veterans Hospital Birmingham. He was born February 12, 1948,...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Sclafini Rutherford
Barbara Ann Sclafini Rutherford, Jan. 2, 1937-Jan. 17, 2022, was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife to her late husband.She is survived by...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison opens County Tournament with 63-37 win over Lynn
ARLEY, Ala. -- Addison opened the Men's side of the Winston County Tournament Bracket at Meek High School Thursday night with a game against...
Obituary: Franklin Ervin “Frank” Aderholt
Franklin Ervin “Frank” Aderholt, age 74, of Cullman, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home.
He was born August 3, 1947 to Ervin...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope handles Hanceville 75-39, Lady Raiders down Lady Bulldogs 60-27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders made the trip over to Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Thursday night for a pair...
Gov. Ivey awards $18 million in grants to improve communities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $18.2 million to provide improvements in more than 50 Alabama towns, cities and counties.
Grants awarded and...
Arrests and incidents reported January 20, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man arrested on multiple charges on Monday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies stopped a Hanceville man for a traffic violation on Monday, January 17, which ended with multiple...
Pet of the Week: Enjoy the day with Val!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Val!
According to Ruttkay, Val is...
Local choir Cullman Women Sing make successful return to the stage with performance: ‘Take...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Women Sing Choir performed its first concert in two years on Tuesday evening at the Seventh Street Baptist Church....
Cullman City Schools selects Teachers of the Year for elementary, secondary levels
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has selected its Teachers of the Year at the elementary and secondary levels. April Dean (elementary) and Christopher...
Obituary: Alvin Foster
Funeral services for Alvin Foster will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Colony Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: Timothy Wesley Hallmark
Timothy Wesley Hallmark, better known as Wes to family, Tim to his co-workers and Pop to his grandkids, went home to be with the...
Obituary: Michelle Lynn Patrick
In loving memory of Michelle Lynn Patrick, born to this life on the June 14, 1969, and entered eternal life on January 18, 2022.
We...
Obituary: Ella Marie Sims
A celebration of life service for Ella Marie Sims will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Arrests and incidents reported January 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope eatery Stash House Distillery offering local investment opportunities
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Patrick “Katdaddy” Watson is giving the Cullman community an exciting opportunity to invest in his business The Stash House, a...
‘Find a way to serve’
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME — Each year, millions of Americans come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families and TEACH...
Berlin Town Council seeks federal funding for road projects
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening voted to pursue funding under the American Rescue Act that could pay for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs picks up senior night wins over Vinemont
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Eagles of Vinemont at Jesse George Gymnasium Tuesday night and on top of celebrating senior...
Cullman City Schools issues COVID-19 update
Cullman City Schools officials are keeping a close eye on COVID-19 cases in the area. If we determine that classes cannot be covered by substitutes...
Obituary: Pamela Gail Hackney
Pamela Gail Hackney, 63, of Blountsville, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven by her loving Father on January 17, 2022. Pam was born June 9,...
Obituary: Brenda Gayle Wix
Brenda Gayle Wix, 75, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Brenda was born November 22, 1946.
Brenda loved her family, especially...
Obituary: Nancy Carden Maddox
Nancy Carden Maddox, age 71, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Nancy was born February 24, 1950 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Louise Carter White
Louise Carter White, age 90, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Louise was born October 25, 1931 in Morgan County,...
Obituary: Constance Leeth-Vinson
A Celebration of Life service for Constance Leeth-Vinson will be 12:00 P.M. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Fairview Baptist Church in Colony, Alabama. Visitation...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Basketball teams notch conference sweep at Enterprise State; play Snead State, Bishop...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Enterprise State on the road Monday night. The women opened with a 72-52 victory, and the...
Arrests and incidents reported January 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Simply Southern television show brings Extension expertise to wider audiences
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s partnership with Simply Southern TV is expanding. In 2022, viewers can learn ways to transform their landscapes...
All oyster harvest zones to close January 21, 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’...
Rep. Harbison discusses support of constitutional carry bill HB44
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In the new legislative session for the Alabama House of Representatives, many leaders across the state have been divided over a...
NASA’s James Webb Telescope completes deployment of mirrors provided by General Dynamics
CULLMAN, Ala. - The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s largest and most powerful space science telescope, launched on a historic mission on Christmas Day. The...
West Point Town Council creates new Park and Rec Plus ball program
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday evening to discuss the new items needed for the concession stand at the...
Obituary: William James Welsh
William James Welsh, age 98, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Summerford Nursing Home. He was born August 18, 1923,...
Obituary: John V. Tillman, Jr.
John V. Tillman, Jr. of Cullman, Alabama passed away on January 15, 2022 at the age of 97. Mr. Tillman retired in 1987, after...
Obituary: Wilfred “Colvin” Autrey, III
Colvin Autrey, a beloved husband, son, brother, father and grandfather, passed away January 14, 2022, at the age of 59.
He was preceded in death...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope, Lady Bearcats collect wins at MLK Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Several local squads were in the field competing at this year’ MLK Day Classic at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum early...
Pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are at record high in Alabama, immediate measures necessary
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Hospitalizations of children in Alabama due to COVID-19 are at a record high, and immediate measures should be taken to reduce...
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Arrests and Incidents reported March 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
