East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Sunday morning, the congregation of East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church gathered for a twofold celebration: the annual recognition...
Victim Services seeks to bring Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - For victims of sexual violence in Cullman County, access to rapid response by forensic personnel trained to deal with the particular...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launching Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program beginning...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is launching an Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program beginning with the summer...
Good Hope City Council votes to allow Sunday alcohol sales Monday evening
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council voted Monday night to allow Sunday alcohol sales beginning July 4, 2021. Alcohol will be...
Obituary: Tracie Joan Corbitt
Funeral Service for Tracie Joan Corbitt, age 50, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Center Grove Baptist...
Obituary: Brigitte “Kitty” Washburn
Funeral Service for Brigitte Washburn, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
New principal named at Hanceville High School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CATA Cosmetology students earn College Readiness Indicator certificates
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cosmetology students Diana Arroyo, D.J. Dubick, Fiayla Herc, Elyse Koloski and Yulissa Velazquez at the Cullman Area Technology Academy recently earned...
Central Board of Control selects Alvin Briggs as next AHSAA Executive Director
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Current Associate Executive Director Alvin Briggs has been selected to become the fifth Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association....
Veteran Memorial: Rufus B. Humphries and Tolbert L. Humphries
Rufus B. Humphries
Rufus B. Humphries was born on August 12, 1919 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and...
Editorial: Education dedicated to community
The city and county schools always do an amazing job at taking care of Cullman’s students and with summer just around the corner, they...
Editorial: Our Personal Trainer
“But when he, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.”
John 16:13 NIV
Personal trainers are a wonderful asset in...
Alabama’s April unemployment rate drops to 3.6%, Cullman County 2.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 3.6%, down from...
Obituary: Milford Estes
Milford Estes, 82, of Holly Pond, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was born February 26, 1939, in Cullman County, to George...
Cullman City Board of Education honors top teachers, school nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board recently named its elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year and honored its school nurses for...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The West Less Traveled Birthday Party
John Wayne’s last movie, “The Shootist,” was scheduled for filming in El Paso, Texas but “The Duke,” changed the script to move production near...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mrs. Cecil Looney of Geraldine was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her for several days. Mrs....
Obituary: Nellie Faye Dupree
Nellie Faye Dupree, age 81 of Haleyville, entered into rest on Friday, May 21, 2021 in McCalla.
Mrs. Dupree was born on February 28, 1940...
Obituary: Jewel Miller
Jewel Miller, 81, of Double Springs, Alabama entered into rest on Friday, May 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Miller...
Obituary: Maitland Virginia Snyder
Maitland Virginia Snyder, 88, of Cullman entered into rest on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Snyder was born November 3,...
Obituary: Betty Ann Stevenson
Betty Ann Stevenson, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Betty was born March 18, 1934 in Florence, Alabama...
Obituary: Tommy Bernard Basinger
Mr. Basinger was born on May 28, 1955 to Volen and Lura (Murphy) Basinger in Jefferson County. He died at the age of 65...
Small but always significant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pomp and Circumstance echoed throughout the room as the Class of 2021 at the Children’s Development Center began their procession. Cameras...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Make friends with Moxie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare this week, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Obituary: Alio Turney
Alio Turney, age 78, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Alio was born January 13, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama.
Alio is...
ADOL issues reminders regarding teen employment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As summer approaches, the Alabama Department of Labor is reminding employers of the regulations associated with employing teen workers. As many...
Arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Amazing things’: State Dept. of Education Superintendent visits CCPS to celebrate reading award
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit...
She Reads: The Woman in the Window by: A.J. Finn
When initially reaching for “The Woman in the Window”, I hoped sincerely to find a novel that would truly capture the magical essence of...
Five names added to Cullman WW1 memorial after Tribune reporter discovers forgotten warriors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following World War I, Cullman County’s citizens followed the widely-practiced and time-honored tradition of inscribing the names of their fallen warriors...
Editorial: Music’s comeback in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - While live music may have been a staple for many before the pandemic hit, it has certainly dwindled to a crawl...
COVID-19 – Then and now
With so many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and more and more people being vaccinated, folks are finally able to return to their normal activities....
Vaccination Volunteers: CATA Health Science students help during pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy health science students recently had the opportunity to assist at COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The Cullman County Health Department...
Obituary: Alice Glendell Coffman Pesto
Alice Glendell Coffman Pesto, age 84, of Cullman, died Wednesday May 19, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl Dewey and Ruth...
Obituary: Jerrel Rudicell
Jerrel Rudicell, 82, of Bear Creek entered into rest on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Rudicell was born December 8, 1938...
Obituary: Kathy Holcomb Haney
Memorial service is incomplete and will be announced at a later date for Kathy Holcomb Haney, 62, of Baileyton.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Obituary: Jerry D. Perkins
Funeral services for Jerry D. Perkins, 74, of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend McClendon...
West Point school bus collision leaves students uninjured
WEST POINT, Ala. - A collision with a Cullman County School bus and a passenger vehicle ended with no injuries Thursday afternoon.
“West Point bus...
Veteran Memorial: Bernice Entrekin
Bernice Entrekin was born December 6, 1895 in Carroll County, Georgia. By the age of 8, his family had relocated to Cullman County and...
Cullman County to add four additional Pre-K classrooms
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has been approved for state funding that will grow the district's Pre-K program. Four additional classrooms will be added...
Pet of the Week: Pick a winner with Winnie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Winnie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd mix....
Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State students win 44 medals at state SkillsUSA competition, 22 golds
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s students continue to flourish at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State had 44 students who recently won medal, including 26...
Fairview FFA string band wins state competition
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - At the 93rd annual Alabama FFA State Convention, held virtually this week, Fairview High School’s FFA string band took home top...
Workforce shortage results in policy changes
CULLMAN, Ala. - A current shortage of employees resulted in the Cullman County Commission examining and changing the definition of “relative” in their nepotism...
Duck River Reservoir boat ramps closing at 5 p.m. today
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman has announced the temporary closure of its boat ramps at the Duck River Reservoir today, May 20...
Obituary: Marylou “Lilly” Bryant
Marylou “Lilly” Bryant, 85, of Lynn, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Bryant was born February 9,...
Obituary: Rita McClendon Harper
Celebration of life for Rita McClendon Harper, age 63, of Crane Hill, will be May 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Shedd Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Clara Denise Chapman
Graveside Service for Clara Denise Chapman, age 62, of Eva, will be at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Etha Baptist Cemetery...
Veteran Memorial: Allie Snider
Allen “Allie” Snider was born Aug. 13, 1894 in Blount County, Alabama. The Snider family lived in Hanceville. His father, George Franklin Snider, served...
Veteran Memorial: Henry Paul Grusnick
Henry Paul Grusnick was born June 10, 1888, in Cullman to German immigrants. Grusnick joined the United States Army, and the young Private was a...
Alabama Farm Credit welcomes new chief financial officer
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit has named Kedric Karkosh CFO of the $1.1 billion rural lending cooperative. In this role, he manages the...
Arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Bubbling up in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all who love anything soapy, sudsy and splendidly scented! Magnolia Soap & Bath Co has arrived in Cullman and they...
Berlin approves resurfacing of multiple roads, still offering weather radios
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved the expenditure of up to $100,000 on roads or portions of roads within...
Sewer rate increase, late fees coming to West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point residents will soon be paying more for water. The town council voted Monday night to amending the current...
Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan honored by Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission honored Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan at the beginning of its Tuesday evening commission meeting. As stated...
Frankweiler Fountain flows again!
CULLMAN, Ala. - To celebrate the twinning of Cullman and its German sister city Frankweiler, the Cullman German Club built the Frankweiler Fountain on...
Arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Senior centers to reopen June 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good news for area seniors! Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Stephanie Lawson confirmed Tuesday afternoon that all senior centers will...
Veteran Memorial: Edward Morris Pike
Edward Morris Pike was born July 10, 1949, in Cullman County and lived in Hanceville. He enlisted in the United States Army and served...
Hartselle Health Park Specialty Clinic now scheduling appointments
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Patients can now schedule appointments at Cullman Regional’s Hartselle Health Park Specialty Clinic. The specialty physician clinic is the first phase...
Fuel for the engine:
VINEMONT, Ala. - Last Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced a $3.4 million grant from the federal government that will help to reconstruct the runway...
‘The struggle is real’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School students were recently challenged to discuss and recognize the problems facing our community — and some decided to...
Over $2,000 raised by MadeLyme
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Thirteen-year-old Madeline Hill, of Walter, continued her efforts Saturday to raise awareness and money to combat Lyme disease by hosting a...
St. Paul’s holds Alumni Dinner, presents Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School held its annual Alumni Dinner and Auction Saturday evening, after a year off due to COVID shutdowns....
Obituary: Jerry Sellers
Mr. Jerry Sellers of Hanceville, Alabama passed away May 15, 2021 at the age of 57. He was born May 23, 1963 to Junior...
Obituary: Victoria Leigh Meadows
Victoria Leigh Meadows, 58, of Cullman, passed from this life on May 15, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Memorial Services for Victoria Leigh...
Obituary: Raymond Mark Harris
Funeral service for Raymond Mark Harris, 55, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...
Obituary: Byron “Boz” Whitaker
Byron "Boz" Whitaker of Hanceville passed away May 14, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born in Cullman October 4, 1933 to...
Wallace State’s golf teams conclude respective seasons at nationals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s golf teams wrapped up action recently at their respective NJCAA Division I National Championships.
The Lady Lions, coached by J.J....
Arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State recognizes students at annual Honors Convocation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recognized hundreds of students on Tuesday, April 27, during its annual Honors Convocation. The Honors Convocation recognized...
CATA students sign stowage locker panel for NASA’s International Space Station
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Bill Gibson, education mentor / engineering specialist with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), visited the Cullman Area...
Welti’s Preston Cook receives $500 scholarship in NASP National Virtual Archery Tournament
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Preston Cook was selected to receive a $500 scholarship this week following his participation in the National...
Obituary: Freda Mary Bartlett
Funeral Service for Freda Mary Bartlett, age 85, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Shirley Marie Martin
Memorial service for Shirley Marie Martin, age 70 of Cullman, will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Crosshaven Church.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Doris Elaine Turnali
Doris Elaine Turnali, affectionately known by her siblings as "Dottie," passed from this life at her residence May 13, 2021 to her Savior, Jesus...
Cullman Caring for Kids unveils new mobile food bank
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids on Friday unveiled its newest tool in the fight against hunger among families in need: a mobile...
Pouring on the STEAM
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good things are happening at Good Hope Primary School; good enough to catch the attention of officials in Montgomery and...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Bossypants Birthday Party
This week, our “BOSSYPANTS Birthday Party” is in a factory in Queens, New York City. Hey now, don’t be so bossy about it, this...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Shaw Breaks Leg
Ronald Shaw, 16, member of the Hanceville football squad, received a broken leg in the third quarter of the Bulldogs game with...
Obituary: April Dawn Williams
Funeral service for April Dawn Williams, 49, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Interment...
Obituary: Imogean Lucille Hinkle
Funeral Service for Imogean Lucille Hinkle, age 92 of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Annual baby bottle fundraising drive underway for First Source for Women
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Faith-based pregnancy resource service First Source for Women has begun its annual baby bottle change fundraising drive. The monetary collection...
Cullman Savings Bank Foundation presents scholarships to 26 area students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Savings Bank Foundation on Thursday presented scholarships to 26 area students, including 17 first-time recipients and nine returning recipients. Cullman...
Alabama’s hospitals and nursing homes still under federal mask requirements
MONGOMERY, Ala. - While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced May 13 that people fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may go mask-less...
Congressman Aderholt announces $3.4 million grant for runway upgrades at Cullman Regional Airport
WASHINGTON D.C. — Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced a grant from the Federal Government that will help to reconstruct the runway and the runway lighting...
Fairview seniors treated to fun day in the park
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- It's been well over a year since the Recycled Teenagers of Fairview have been able to gather at their senior center. However,...
Obituary: Katherine Brown Cook
Katherine Brown Cook, age 56, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at Russellville Hospital.
Mrs. Cook was born on June 14, 1964 in...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond advances with 2-1 win over East Lawrence
FLORENCE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Florence to compete in this year's Class 3A North Regional Friday and faced off against East Lawrence in...
East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate 100 years
Photo with cars is the current church building, one without cars is the original before the renovations over the years.CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday,...
Building a lesson in new technology
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s never too early to start learning about emerging technology, and students across grade levels at East Elementary School are getting...
Arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Bound for the Million Dollar Band
WEST POINT, Ala.- West Point High School senior Kellen Drinkard is a young man with many talents, so talented in fact, that he has...
Wallace State student JaQuane Brown named inaugural Federal Work Study of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student JaQuane Brown has been named the college’s inaugural Federal Work Study of the Year.
“This award is one of...
“Getting back to where it’s supposed to be”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s east side recently welcomed a new shop that is likely to become a popular stop for folks who enjoy eating...
Dodge City opens new playground at Ray Park tomorrow
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada announced Thursday afternoon that new playground equipment for Ray Park near Town Hall will be...
West Point High School band becomes fourth in Cullman County to score all ‘superior’...
CULLMAN, Ala. - We recently reported that three local high school band programs had received all superior ratings from the Alabama Music Educators Associations...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Marylou “Lilly” Bryant
Marylou “Lilly” Bryant, 85, of Lynn, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Bryant was born February 9,...
