Cullman City Schools among top systems in the nation for board-certified teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has always made it a priority to attract and cultivate the most qualified educators possible, and now the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
20th Annual Farming Tour for Kids sees another successful turnout
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex has recently wrapped up one of their most successful summer educational programs. On June 10-11, they held...
Obituary: George “Wally” Wallace Williams, 35, and Bridget Leashae Williams, 30, of Cullman
Funeral Service for George “Wally” Wallace Williams, age 35 and Bridget Leashae Williams, age 30 of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Obituary: James ‘JD’ Turner
Memorial service for James 'JD' Turner, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Hunt family establishes John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship, annual golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s been just over a year since longtime Cullman Parks and Recreation Director John Hunt passed away but his impact on...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton wins 6A Player of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another year of high school baseball is in the books and the Alabama Sports Writers Association has made its all-state selections...
Veteran Memorial: Joseph Edward Reeder and Albert “Buck” Reeder
Joseph and Albert Reeder were brothers born to Richard and Ida Reeder of Route 8, Cullman County. Joseph, the elder of the two, was...
Local agencies receive $3.1 million in grants to weatherize homes for elderly, low-income residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $3.1 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Printer’s Ink Birthday Party
Hearst Castle, aka “San Simeon,” is a National Historic Landmark in California built on 40,000 acres of privately owned, Hearst family property. All the...
Files from yesterday: From the files of 1954 and 1901
Laminack Family Reunion
The Laminack family had its annual reunion on September 6,at Sportsman Lake.Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Laminack, Mrs. Jack Stisher,...
Cullman’s Thomas becomes newest Sprint Feature winner at Gas City I-69 Speedway
GAS CITY, Ind., June 12 – Last year Michael “Buddy” Kofoid finished second in the Indiana Midget Week USAC NOS Energy Drink national midget race at...
Obituary: Sherrell Calvert
A graveside service for Sherrell Calvert will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Bremen, Alabama. Reverend Johnny Freeman...
Obituary: Virginia “Sue” Robinson
Virginia "Sue" Robinson of Cullman Alabama passed away June 10, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born January 14, 1939 in Cullman...
Obituary: Denise Deliz
A graveside service for Denise Deliz, 64 of Cullman will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2021 at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Blount County with...
Cullman’s Hopper and Franks get redemption in High School Classic
FORT WORTH, Texas — Implementing a two-stage game plan, Brody Hopper and Landon Franks of Alabama’s Cullman High School caught a five-bass limit of...
Military Bound: Good Hope High School
Beau Sterling- Good Hope High School
Beau Sterling is a 2021 graduate of Good Hope High School and will soon be reporting to basic training...
Recognizing the signs of heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As we move into summer, it's only going to get hotter and more humid. If you are working or playing outside,...
Hanceville City Council discusses potential uses of 19 acres of gifted land; pending appraisal
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville could soon be receiving a generous gift of land, as the city council approved accepting the gift...
2021 Cullman Bar Association Scholarship recipients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bar Association funds a scholarship for graduating seniors whose parents work as legal support staff, court personnel and law...
State of the schools: County School Superintendent shares updates on system activities and programs
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette before the June meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education meeting, offered...
PREP BASKETBALL: Local squads compete in summer play day at Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday was loaded with summer basketball at Cullman High School and West Point, Cold Springs and the Lady Bearcats were all...
Obituary: Siddric Lee Ricky Loveless
Siddric Lee Ricky Loveless, 25, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. Loveless was born on January 4, 1996 in...
Obituary: Timothy Craig Privett
Funeral Service for Timothy Craig Privett, 50, of Addison, Alabama will be 2 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Nesmith...
Obituary: Walter Anderson Brazelton Sr.
A graveside service for Walter Anderson Brazelton Sr., 74, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Ready Cemetery in Toney,...
Two-bay electric vehicle charging station coming to Cullman as part of $4.1M Ivey grant
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 18 grants to help bring Alabama motorists into the electric vehicle age.
The grants totaling more than...
Arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: Brewer excited to take the reins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The search for the next Head Coach of the Hanceville Bulldogs ended Thursday night and Ryan Brewer is excited to step...
Day Trippin’: Harmony Park Safari
Ahhh, summertime! The kids are out of school and after last year’s COVID-19 summer, they’re probably super excited to do something fun this year...
Wallace State Alumni Association resumes travel program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Alumni Association announces plans to resume its travel program, with trips planned for the fall, winter and spring.
“We’re...
Mount Nebo Baptist Church holds first post-COVID-19 VBS
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mount Nebo Baptist Church in Vinemont held their Vacation Bible School this week as they continued their passionate mission of outreach....
Calling Cullman County athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy building construction teacher Mike Burkett is looking for some of the Cullman area’s best known athletes to...
Cullman County Board of Education extends, amends superintendent’s contract
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon passed a “resolution to approve an extension and other amendments to (Superintendent)...
Cullman County Board of Education recognizes student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon took time at the beginning of its June meeting on Thursday to...
Obituary: Deirl “Ray” Hughes Baker
Funeral Service for Deirl "Ray" Hughes Baker, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Wilson Lamar Russell
Wilson Lamar Russell, age 59, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born July 14, 1961, to...
Obituary: William “Bill” Dowling Kirkham
William “Bill” Dowling Kirkham, 75, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born in Mobile, Alabama to Robert Taylor “R.T.”...
Obituary: Harry Wayne Speegle
Funeral Service for Harry Wayne Speegle, 76, of Cullman, will be at noon, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Cullman funeral Home Chapel. The...
New principal named at Hanceville Middle School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Susan Patrick to be the new principal of...
Editorial: Don’t honk at me! I live here!
I’ve noticed that as the City of Cullman grows, so do the unexpected consequences and problems. One of those problems is the traffic on...
Arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce holds 78th Annual Meeting and Garden Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 78th Annual Meeting and Garden Party Tuesday evening at Stone Bridge Farms. The...
2nd Friday rescheduled
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that 2nd Friday has been rescheduled to June 18th, due to the weather.
Bands...
Pet of the Week: Take off with Flash!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Flash is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix. Get...
Military Bound: Holly Pond, Vinemont and Cullman Christian School
Rylan Griffin- Holly Pond High School- Army
Rylan Griffin recently graduated from Holly Pond High School and was a member of the JROTC program. He will...
South Vinemont Town Council discusses completion of Park Drive
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. -Those coming and going from the Vinemont Sports Complex now have a smoother drive, as the Park Drive project has been...
Cullman man arrested in south side shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a late evening shooting in the area of Golf Course Road on Cullman’s south side, Michael Allen Oliver, 43, of...
Selecting which tomato plants to grow
With all the tomato varieties available, deciding which ones to plant can be fun yet confusing. Alabama Extension has conducted many tomato programs over...
Military Bound- Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - 2021 Cullman High School graduate Allie Heaton has pondered joining the military since she was a small child. She explained, “I...
Another active hurricane season predicted
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This year’s hurricane season appears to be developing into an active one. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting 13 to...
Attempted murder suspect arrested
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday morning, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing in the Walter community, finding a victim with multiple...
Summer fun in Baileyton Town Park
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton will kick off the first of several special events at the town’s park this Saturday with Baileyton...
Baileyton Town Council interviews candidates for the assistant town clerk position
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night and discussed several items before entering an executive session to interview and review candidates...
Colony Parks and Recreation offers full summer schedule, beginning Wednesday
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council’s Parks and Recreation committee chairperson Jasmine Cole on Tuesday evening unveiled plans for multiple community events planned...
Colony Councilman Ashford resigns, council replaces Carwell
COLONY, Ala. - Changes were the order of the day in Colony on Tuesday as the town council received the resignation of Councilman Sam...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders collect summer play day wins over West Point, Elkmont
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Several local squads made the short trip to Hartselle Tuesday for a day of summer competition on the hardwood and the...
Obituary: Donald Lee “Donnie” Tidwell
Donald Lee “Donnie” Tidwell, 55, of Haleyville entered into rest on Monday, June 7, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Tidwell was born January 22, 1966....
Obituary: Delena Calvert Watwood
Delena Calvert Watwood, 62, passed away at her home in Cullman, Alabama on Monday, June 7,
2021. She was born August 22, 1958 in Medina...
Editorial: The policies of starting over – Asking for help
When it comes to writing, I have always enjoyed getting things done. I love the feeling that comes when I have completed a piece...
Cullman Caring for Kids hits the road with Mobile Food Bank
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids recently began an outreach program using its new Mobile Food Bank to make its free groceries easier...
Arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to create commerce and jobs in Good Hope
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to create commerce in the city of Good Hope and bring new jobs.
The...
Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program offers children a chance to raise their own...
COLONY, Ala. — The Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program will offer children an opportunity to raise their own vegetables in the raised garden...
Cullman Planning Commission approves property use plans; annexation of several local properties
CULLMAN, Ala. — The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening approved multiple requests for property use plans for two subdivisions and recommended...
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department conducts commencement for 2020 and 2021 graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department recently conducted its commencement, recognizing graduates from both the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 classes at...
Cullman City Council approves Rock the South permit, industrial tax abatements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the event permit for Rock the South, bringing the annual music festival one...
Obituary: Monica Lynn Ayers
Monica Lynn Ayers, 58, of Holly Pond, was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father, surrounded by those she loved most, on Monday morning, June...
Obituary: Michael Joe Ray
Funeral Service for Michael Joe Ray, 52, of Cullman will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Northbrook Baptist Church. He will lie...
Obituary: Margaret Floyd Stallings
Memorial Service for Margaret Floyd Stallings, 84, of Cullman, will be June 13, 2021, 2 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church. The family...
Cullman County Schools Summer Feeding Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning June 11, all students in Cullman County are eligible for free breakfast and lunch at the following lunchrooms:
Fairview
Holly Pond
Good Hope...
Arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City schools summer feeding program kicks off at WES, CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - School may be out for summer, but lunch is still being served at Cullman City Schools for local children —a week’s...
“The 100 Deadliest Days”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the U.S. has entered the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers, the period from...
Veteran Memorial: Vincent Leonard Bailey
Vincent Leonard Bailey was born April 12, 1916 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United State Navy and served during World War II....
Obituary: Daryn Freeman
Mr. Daryn Freeman, age 23, of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his residence. He was born Wednesday, April 22, 1998.
Survivors...
Obituary: Martha Johnson Woodall
Martha Johnson Woodall, age 74 of Hartselle, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Cullman Regional.She was born May 15, 1947 in Hartselle,...
Obituary: Ronald Timothy Argo
Funeral service for Ronald Timothy Argo, 48, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
A Little Eagle with big dreams
CULLMAN, Ala.- Vinemont student Caden Crawford had one huge dream this school year and the Cullman County community wanted to help make it come...
‘The heartbeat of our community’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first of several cookouts planned for Cullman County’s senior centers took place Friday morning at the Cullman Senior Center by...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Borscht Belt Comedy Birthday Party
Ladies and germs, STOP ME if you’ve heard this joke. “Three Jewish mothers are sitting on a bench, arguing over which one’s son loves...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Couples out on Sunday afternoon or night were:
Ann McKoy and J.W. Cadle,
Pat Schaefer and Roger Gentry,
Jean Morgan and Darrell Mulaney,
Judy Wesson and Perry...
West Point High School wins 2021 Alabama Scholars’ Bowl tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Scholars’ Bowl team finished its 2020/21 season as the top 5A team in the state of...
Bow Up!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heritage Archery Club, Nichols Outfitters and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama will host the 10th annual Bow-Up Against Breast...
“I believe in Cullman”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Six years ago, Dinner on First started as a fundraiser for a handicapped-accessible playground. Thanks the pandemic last year, the event...
Friends of the Public Library sponsors children’s writing competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, the Friends of the Cullman County Public Library are sponsoring a writing competition for the children of Cullman County....
Governor Ivey awards COVID-19 funds to north Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Friday, June 4, 2021, Governor Kay Ivey awarded almost $2.9 million in CARES Act CDBG-CV funds to five north Alabama...
Obituary: Junior Oneil Braswell
Funeral Service for Junior Oneil Braswell, age 92, of Falkville, will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: James H Burke
James H Burke, age 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. James was born May 22, 1940 in Etty, Kentucky.James...
Obituary: Charles Edward Quattlebaum
Charles Edward Quattlebaum, age 68, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Charles was born October 21, 1952 in Cullman, Alabama.Charles...
Wallace State Adult Education offers more than GEDs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 30 graduates of the Wallace State Community College Adult Education program walked across the stage Thursday, June 3, to...
Palomino RV Resort hits full capacity for Memorial Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s investment in the development of an RV park, the Palomino RV Resort, at the Burrow Farm site on County Road...
Arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local elementary schools updating gym floors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Renovations on gym floors at Cold Springs, Holly Pond, West Point and Hanceville Elementary Schools began in May and work at...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Craft Fair and Vendor Expo fundraiser coming June 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation is thrilled to be hosting its first major fundraiser since 2019 at the Cullman Veterans...
Military Bound: Vinemont High School
VINEMONT, Ala. - The last couple of weeks have been busy as Cullman County and Cullman City Schools each held commencement ceremonies for the...
Cullman County Public Library hosts Summer Reading Program kick off
CULLMAN, Ala.- On June 2, Cullman County Public Library hosted the official kick off for their Summer Reading Program. Although originally planned to be...
Summer School: county school system staying busy this summer with facility improvements, learning projects
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette shared a lengthy list of activities that will keep the county system busy...
Obituary: Jody Mark Millican
A memorial service for Jody Mark Millican, of Hanceville, Alabama will be from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Hanceville...
Obituary: Randy Lynn Thaxton
Randy Lynn Thaxton, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Randy was born March 4, 1951 to Portis Lancaster...
Obituary: Judy Marie Tankersley
Judy Marie Tankersley was born on October 2, 1971 in Huntington, West Virginia and passed away on June 1, 2021 in Cullman, Alabama and...
APLICATIONS
Garden City council honors the late Gene Norman
Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew presents Karen Norman with a framed copy of Gene Norman's memorial resolution. / Heather Mann
GARDEN CITY - After the...
