Cullmanites share their favorite recipes for the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many, the meals shared with their friends and families are the highlight of the holidays. Everyone wants to bring something...
Obituary: Jerry Franklin Dingler
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Jerry Franklin Dingler, 74, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Dingler passed...
Falkville man arrested on sexual abuse for a Grand Jury indictment
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man on sexual abuse charges on Tuesday, November 23.
Arnold Douglas Naramore, 78, of...
Mayor proclaims November ‘Home Health Care and Hospice Month’ in Cullman
Cullman, Ala. - On Wednesday, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of November “Home Health Care and Hospice Month” in Cullman, urging citizens...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Life as Opera Birthday Party
“Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings,” wrote American joy-giver, Robert Benchley. Another music critic...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1900
From the files of 1936:
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Todd, of Hanceville, visited Beech Grove relatives on Sunday.
Mrs. Race Lowery spent Sunday with her parents,...
Obituary: Sue Waid Nix
Sue Waid Nix, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Sue was born July 13, 1949 in Houston, Alabama...
Obituary: Jay W Aycox Jr.
Jay W Aycox Jr., age 88, of Pell City, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Jay was born January 9, 1933 in...
Obituary: Melissa Diane Gothard
Melissa Diane Gothard, of Holly Pond, Alabama, peacefully entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on the morning of November 26, 2021, at the...
Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony set for Dec. 18
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery is holding their 13th Annual Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony at Alabama...
Pet of the Week: Go exploring with Vera!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Vera is a 1-1.5-year-old hound/terrier/Cur mix. She...
Jones Chapel Fire Department receives biggest ever grant from FEMA
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department recently received three different grants from FEMA’S Assistance to Firefighters Grants, the Cullman County Community Development...
New Good Hope bridge dedicated to Glenda Sapp Doss
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – On Wednesday, the new Glenda Sapp Doss Bridge on Doss Road in Good Hope was dedicated to Jack Doss’ late...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s historic playoff run ends with 47-17 loss at No. 2 Pleasant...
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. – Fairview’s season continued in Pleasant Grove Friday night when the Aggies hit the field to take on the second-ranked Spartans...
Obituary: James L. Brossow
A celebration of life service for James L. Brossow, formerly of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Bettina Denise Reeves
Funeral service for Bettina Denise Reeves, age 63, of Somerville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Bonnie O’Neal Fullilove
Funeral service for Bonnie O’Neal Fullilove, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Antioch Baptist Church....
Obituary: Tennia Federer Isley
Memorial service for Tennia Federer Isley, 63, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Leonel De Leon Huerta
Leonel De Leon Huerta, age 34, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. Leonel was born March 10, 1987.
A visitation for...
Obituary: Tim Pierce
Tim Pierce, 57, of Hillsboro, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Russellville Hospital.
Tim was born on November 15, 1964 in Haleyville,...
Arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Forge meets every first Sunday at Peinhardt Living History Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Forge Council is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 by Jim Batson to teach and promote the art of...
Hanceville Elementary School wins 1st place in Alabama PALS Clean Campus Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – First-grade teacher Michelle Pender of Hanceville Elementary School recently accepted the PALS Clean Campus Program award and $1000 scholarship for the...
Cullman County Commission calls special meeting to discuss insurance agreement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission called a special meeting Tuesday to discuss their Property and Casualty Insurance agreement. In an earlier November...
Flu season: it’s not too late to get the shot
CULLMAN, Ala. - The CDC states the best time to get a flu shot is from October-September, but the virus usually peaks around February,...
Sacred Heart Church holds annual Turkey Bazaar
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Knights of Columbus held their annual Turkey Bazaar Saturday evening, awarding parishioner Andy Gravemen...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab downs Lincoln County 76-64 to win 65th Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Four local squads returned to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Wednesday for the final day of the 65th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving...
Obituary: Jack Burlin Dye
Jack Burlin Dye, age 75 of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Russellville Hospital.
Mr. Dye was born on September 11, 1946 in...
Obituary: Teresa Carol Murphree
Funeral Service for Teresa Carol Murphree, age 54, of Eva, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Stolen vehicle involved in high pursuit through multiple counties
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On November 24, 2021, at 12:45 p.m., Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation of the...
Winter Wonderland Senior Night returns to Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging and Doug Davenport with the Parks and Recreation department are partnering to present the Winter...
Arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama DHR announces grants for stabilizing childcare workforce
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s childcare workers may be eligible for quarterly bonus payments of up to $1,500 through grants announced today by the Alabama...
SPORTS COLUMN: Finding clarity in the chaos after week 12
Another One Bites The Dust: Another week, another chaotic outcome that's beginning to paint a clear picture. No. 23 Utah ended the first half with...
Wallace State Community College receives federal funding to continue Talent Search program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Wallace State Community College will receive five additional years of funding from the U.S. Department of Education for the school’s Talent Search...
‘Serving the Community and Discovering the Difference’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, students at Cullman Christian School volunteered their time to pack 10,000 family meals to send to Haiti for the...
Attorney General Steve Marshall defends free speech and religious rights of embattled cakebaker Jack...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief supporting the free speech right of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado to decline to...
Obituary: Paul Alton Dockery
Paul Alton Dockery, 72, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born...
Obituary: Anthony Allen King, Sr.
Anthony Allen King, Sr., 59, of Vinemont, passed away November 22, 2021 at his residence.
He was born July 6, 1962.
Anthony is survived by his...
Obituary: Crystal Dawn Johnston
Funeral service for Crystal Dawn Johnston, age 42, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Linda Lee Carr
Linda Lee Carr, age 76, of Newman, GA, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at her current residence. She was born July 8,...
Obituary: Mary Ellen ‘Doodle’ Bates
Funeral service for Mary Ellen ‘Doodle’ Bates, 56, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 26, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Pamela Diana Edge Marks
Pamela Diana Edge Marks of Florence Alabama, formerly of Cullman passed away November 19, 2021 at the age of 59. She was born in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab, Holly Pond, Fairview collect wins at Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Four local squads were back in action at this year’s Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament Tuesday night after competing on day...
AHSAA SPOTLIGHT: Fairview’s Frost rushes for 5 TDs to lead Aggies to 1st State...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Sophomore running back Eli Frost rushed for 264 yards and five touchdowns on 25 carries last week to propel Fairview High...
Plan ahead to ensure your turkey is ready to roast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — People across the nation are looking forward to a more normal holiday season this year. To keep this holiday safe...
Voting open for Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Storefront Christmas Display contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer...
Arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Miss Alabama to compete in Miss USA pageant Nov. 29
TULSA, OK - Miss Alabama, Alexandria Flanigan of Cullman, will be competing in the 70th annual Miss USA pageant to be held on Nov....
Schools countywide participate in Cullman Caring for Kids’ #StompOutHunger food drive
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - “Our mission is that no child will ever be abused, no child will go to bed hungry, no infants will...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies ready for semifinal clash at No. 2 Pleasant Grove
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the Fairview Aggies are in the final four of the Class 5A State Playoffs...
Obituary: Amy D. Puckett-Eudy
Funeral services for Amy D. Puckett-Eudy of Baileyton, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Jared Lee Lipsey
Jared Lee Lipsey, age 24, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Jared was born August 28, 1997 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Linda Lacy White
Funeral service for Linda Lacy White, 65, of Vinemont will be Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Irene Mary Leigeber Hill
Irene Mary Elizabeth Leigeber Hill, age 78, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Irene was born April 7, 1943 in...
Obituary: Wendell Leon Overton (Updated)
Funeral service for Wendell Leon Overton, 81, of Cullman, will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Good Hope City Council receives check from Cullman County Industrial Development Authority, approves speed...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second regularly scheduled meeting of November Monday night and to get things started, the...
Eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots expanded to include for those 18 and older
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's...
Arrests and incidents reported November 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran Memorial: James Richard Hawk
James Richard Hawk was born November 1, 1948 in Cullman County. He grew up in Hanceville with his parents, Tom D. and Margaret Ella...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball’s season ends at NJCAA National Championship with record of 43-10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s volleyball team had its fantastic season end over the weekend at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championship in...
‘Humbug! A Christmas Carol’ returns to The Princess Theatre!
DECATUR, Ala. - Bank Street Players have announced their return to the Princess Theatre Stage with latest production of, “Humbug! A Christmas Carol.” After...
‘Christmas at the Grotto’ returns with expanded schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Abbey’s Ave Maria Grotto, Cullman’s most popular attraction and one of Alabama’s must-see tourist destinations, will open evenings following...
PREP SWIMMING: 10 CHS swimmers qualify for State Meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman High School had 10 swimmers in the field at last weekend’s AHSAA North Sectional Meet at the Huntsville Aquatics Center...
Shipping deadlines to meet while online Christmas shopping
CULLMAN, Ala. - In order for your holiday packages to arrive by Dec. 24, frequently used shipping services have provided their recommended last days...
Pet of the Week: Strike up the band with Banjo!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Banjo is a 2-year-old Catahoula/hound mix. He...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Carnegie Hall Birthday Party
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. Only the most-accomplished performers play Carnegie Hall. Built in 1891 by the philanthropist visionary...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936
The Vinemont 4-H Club elected officers at the school on Wednesday. President-Marie Drake, Vice-President- Dorothy Lawrence, Secretary-Daisy Edge, Cheer Leader-Myron Nesmith and Song Leader-Naomi...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison takes 2 from Lindsay Lane Saturday
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lindsay Lane Lions for a two-game match and Addison wasn't a very good host. The Lady Dawgs got it...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope sweeps varsity matchups with Susan Moore
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted Susan Moore in Saturday night hoops action and both teams picked up wins in their home openers. The Lady...
Obituary: Lonnie “Jack” Chandler
Lonnie "Jack" Chandler, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Lonnie was born February 26, 1932 in Cullman County,...
Obituary: Leisha Annette Aguero
Leisha Annette Aguero, 58, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Saturday morning, November 20, 2021. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on August...
Obituary: Robert Dennis Johnson
Robert Dennis Johnson, 68, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed from this life on November 19, 2021 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born...
Veteran Memorial: George Kenneth Golden
George Kenneth Golden was born November 22, 1948 in Morgan County. His parents were George T. and Pearl Ruth (Johnson) Golden and the family...
Cullman Master Gardener’s distribute sweet potatoes to non-profit organizations in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex hosted the Cullman County Master Gardener’s meeting Wednesday morning. The Gardeners welcomed Adrienne Standridge, coordinator for the...
Cullman County Commission approves change of nepotism policy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission, at their Tuesday night meeting, recognized Doug Davenport for his hard work across the parks of Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps varsity matchups against Meek
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Meek Tigers for a pair of varsity matchups Friday and both the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs collected a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview downs Parker 44-27, advances to semi-finals for 1st time in school...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night after eliminating Russellville on the road last week and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s playoff run ends with 35-28 loss to No. 1 Madison...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders were back on the field at James W. Shabel Stadium Friday night and playing in the...
Obituary: Tom Godbee
Tom Godbee, age 57, of Arley, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on September 1, 1964 in...
Obituary: James “Jim” Lynnwood Neal
James “Jim” Lynnwood Neal, 60, of Bryan, GA, formerly of Huntsville, AL, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Emory University Hospital...
Obituary: Mary Ann Roberson
Mary Ann Roberson, age 92, of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Mrs. Roberson was born on January 6,...
Obituary: Shirley Sue Garner
Shirley Sue Garner, 79, of Cullman passed away on the morning of November 19, 2021 at her home with husband, Larry Garner of 60...
St. Bernard kicks off 30 Days of Thanks and Giving campaign
Cullman, Ala. - At St. Bernard Prep, Thanksgiving is more than a day—It's a way of life. Since 1891, St. Bernard has educated and shaped the...
Arrests and incidents reported November 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Our first step is already in motion’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is looking to launch listening sessions with different groups of students to discuss matters of inclusion and acceptance,...
Limited Christmas Trees available in Cullman due to national shortage
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to a national Christmas tree shortage, The American Christmas Tree Association recommends U.S. consumers find their Christmas tree early this...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison’s Luker signs with Calhoun
ADDISON, Ala. -- It was an exciting day in the life of a young Addison Lady Bulldog as Anna Grace Luker signed her national...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Basketball coach Allen Sharpe reaches 400 career wins; teams sweep Coastal Alabama-North...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball’s Wallace State men’s basketball coach Allen Sharpe has achieved 400 career wins.
The Lions registered a 68-52 road victory against Coastal...
Merchants Bank donates golf tournament proceeds to local charities
CULLMAN, Ala. – Merchants Bank held its 28th Annual Charity Classic at Terri Pines in October and invited representatives from several local charities to...
Hartselle based Cedar Grove Farms hosting French Alpine Christmas shopping event
HARTELLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like French Alpine Christmas at Cedar Grove Farms, located in Hartselle. The shop and barn...
Commissioner Kerry Watson announces bid for re-election
CULLMAN, Ala. - I proudly announce that I am seeking re-election for Cullman County Commission, District 1. It would be a great honor to...
Tyson Foods Blountsville to hold career fair and food donation event
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. –Tyson Foods is looking to hire 65 new team members to fill various positions at the Blountsville facility and will be holding...
Obituary: Vernon Lee Tucker
Vernon Lee Tucker, age 55, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Vernon was born November 19, 1965 to Betty Joyce...
Obituary: Luceil Jane Harris Ryan
Luceil Jane Harris Ryan of Blountsville, Alabama, departed this life on November 17, 2021, at her residence, three weeks before her 99th birthday. Mrs....
Obituary: Travis Bernard ‘Joe’ Nails
Funeral service for Travis Bernard ‘Joe’ Nails, 80, of Vinemont was Friday, November 12, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ebenezer...
Obituary: Cecilia Marie Nichols Nordyke
Cecilia Marie Nichols Nordyke, 56, of Addison, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. She was born on October...
Obituary: Thomas Lee Durden
Thomas Lee Durden, age 70, of Cullman, passed away on November 11, 2021 surrounded by his family. Tommy was born on October 7, 1951...
Arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Community Thanksgiving meals taking place in the Cullman area this season
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – There are several community meals will be taking place in Cullman to celebrate Thanksgiving. Below is a list of some...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Hue Elijah Smith
Funeral services for Hue Elijah Smith, 93, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6th at Center Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
