Obituary: Rachel Jean Wise
A graveside service for Rachel Jean Wise, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2021 at Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Cemetery in...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Sept. 22
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 43 COVID positive patients, seven of whom are...
West Point Town Council presents plaque to family of Maggie Grant in honor of...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council approved it’s FY2022 budget Monday evening. The council passed a $555,812.00 budget, a significant increase...
Arrests and incidents reported September 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: 6 local games on tap for Friday night
CULLMAN, Ala. – The halfway point of the regular season is coming up this Friday and as a result, we have several teams taking...
Brooks’ Place— Cullman’s safe haven
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brooks’ Place is the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, which provides children who are victims of crime or abuse an outlet...
Peinhardt Farm Day cancelled
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Farms announced the cancellation of its 2021 Peinhardt Farm Day amidst concerns over volunteers and school tour registrations. According to...
Berlin passes 2022 budget, fills vacant seat
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening filled the vacancy of councilman Jimbo Quick, electing and swearing in James Sanford as...
Obituary: John Anthony Clark
Graveside service for John Anthony Clark, age 51, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery,...
Obituary: Ilo Dean “Brownie” Farris-Daniel
Ilo Dean “Brownie” Farris-Daniel, age 77, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Daniel was born on February 27,...
Obituary: Mary Ann Waldrep
Mary Ann Waldrep, 64, of Addison, entered into rest on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at CRMC.
Mary Ann was born on July 7, 1957 in...
Obituary: Stephanie Faye Parker
Funeral service for Stephanie Faye Parker, 44, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family...
Obituary: George Walter Hammett
George Walter Hammett, 82, passed away August 29, 2021 after contracting pneumonia following hip surgery. George is survived by his wife of 57 years:...
Obituary: Thelma Elizabeth Millard
Thelma Elizabeth Millard, 96, of Addison, formerly of Clinton, Iowa, entered into rest on Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her...
WSCC Athletics: Volleyball remains perfect in ACCC action, Maddie Nelson wins low medalist title,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s volleyball team swept Coastal Alabama-East and Snead State in conference matches on Sunday at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum,...
Cullman woman arrested on multiple drug charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Local woman was arrested on Saturday following a traffic stop and the discovery of drug possession and paraphernalia in her...
Cullman City Schools Sept. 21 COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 17 students absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as of...
Arrests and incidents reported September 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Picture perfect
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you want to take good photos, you first need to understand how a camera actually works. That’s the approach Cullman...
Bomb threat suspect arrested, multiple juveniles across several states involved
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted a press conference Tuesday morning to release an update on the five bomb threats that...
Hanceville Music Fest features popular country band Confederate Railroad as headliner for Saturday event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A small but lively crowd came out to Hanceville’s Veterans Park Saturday night to enjoy the Hanceville Music Fest featuring country...
Good Samaritan’s Community Cares Celebration successfully pushes through rain event over the weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Community Cares Celebration was held last weekend at the Cullman Housing Authority off Cleveland Ave. Despite the threat of potential...
Huntsville man arrested for 18 counts of child porn in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports, a Huntsville man was arrested Friday, September 17, for 18 counts of...
Obituary: Jason Matthew Paul
There will be a celebration of life for Jason Matthew Paul on September 25, 2021, at the home of his father, Jerry L. Paul...
Obituary: Florene Mattox Johnson
Graveside service for Florene Mattox Johnson, 87, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She will...
Obituary: Sue Schnittker
Funeral service for Sue Schnittker, 72, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Malcolm...
Arrests and incidents reported September 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Missing Cullman man found dead in Terri Pines pond
Cullman, Ala. - A man that had not been heard from since Friday night was found deceased in a pond on the Terri Pines...
Baileyton man killed in car crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash early Monday morning claimed the life of a local man.
Mark Lynn Easterwood, 54, of Baileyton was killed when...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at Alabama Sprint Championship
MADISON, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team traveled Dublin Park in Madison this weekend to compete in the Alabama Sprint Championship meet against some...
Veteran Memorial: Staff Sgt. Ronald Hugh Hall
SSgt Ronald Hugh Hall
Ronald Hugh Hall was born June 11, 1945 in Cullman County. He grew up in Cullman and joined the United States...
Chambers Fall Festival to take place this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week, Chambers Farm & Garden Supply will be hosting their First Annual Fall Festival for the community Saturday, Sept 25....
Cullman County Youth Football week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week four of the 2021 youth football season kicked off Saturday, and it was a wet day for the local squads that...
Obituary: David Paul Lawson
David Paul Lawson was born on January 10, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on September 16, 2021 in Huntsville, Alabama and is...
Obituary: Dellvina Washburn Edwards
Funeral services for Dellvina Washburn Edwards of Garden City will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Wayne...
Pregnant women and other eligible Alabamians ages 12 and older are urged to be...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As dozens of pregnant women and pediatric patients with COVID-19 in Alabama are hospitalized each day, the Alabama Department of Public...
365 JOY-GIVING AMERICANS for 2021: The Playin’ With Fire Birthday Party
When fire-hot lightning strikes sandy beaches, naturally occurring glass sculptures are often created below the melted sand. Sandy beaches surround all sides of Seattle,...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1936:
This dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here, before leaving for California,...
Obituary: Dolly Lucy Guffey
Dolly Lucy Guffey, age 91, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Haleyville Health Care.
Mrs. Guffey was born on April 25, 1930...
Obituary: Annie “AB” Belle Quick
Annie "AB" Belle Quick, age 86, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. AB was born June 21, 1935 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Neda Lou Wilcutt
Neda Lou Wilcutt, 72, of Arley, entered into rest on Friday, September 17, 2021 in Addison surrounded by her loving family.
Neda was born on...
Cullman native Maud Parker shares her secrets to a long, healthy life after celebrating...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Maud Nelyne Manning Medlock Parker celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, September 15. She had many wonderful memories to share with...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Become besties with Holly!
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’s newest FAME cohort recognized at induction ceremony and safety banner signing
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and the North Central Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program have...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops region tilt at Hubbertville 44-14
HUBBERTVILLE, Ala. – After earning a big region win at South Lamar last week, the Meek Tigers were back on the road this week...
PREP FOOTBALL: Knights earn 24-7 region win at Southside-Gadsden
GADSDEN, Ala. – Arab made the trip to Gadsden for a regional battle with the Southside Panthers Friday night and left with a convincing,...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Cats collect 29-21 region win at Hazel Green
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. – After downing Buckhorn 35-0 last week, the Cullman Bearcats hit the road again Friday night and were once again able...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Carbon Hill 30-24 in OT
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Carbon Hill Bulldogs Friday night. The Broncos were at 2-2 while the Bulldogs were 1-3. The game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison drops region game with Winston County 14-8
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their biggest rival and county foe, Winston County High School, on Friday night at beautiful A.G. Hicks Stadium and the Yellow...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Aliceville 37-0
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs hosted Aliceville on Friday night in a big region game, looking for its first win of the season but despite fighting...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview blows past West Point 49-21
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview hosted the West Point Warriors Friday night for its homecoming game in the latest edition of the Brandin’ Iron Bowl....
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to top Hanceville 47-28
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs made the short trip to James W. Shabel Stadium for a regional clash with Good Hope Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Tarrant at home 49-0
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles returned home for Friday night’s homecoming matchup against Tarrant and celebrated the occasion with a big, 49-0 homecoming...
Obituary: Barbara Tompkins Buettner
Barbara Tompkins Buettner, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Mrs. Buettner was born December 18, 1937 to Edward Tompkins and Gracie Borden Buettner.
Mrs. Buettner was preceded in death by her parents: Edward Tompkins and Gracie Borden Buettner.
Mrs Buettner is survived by her husband of 61 years (21,786 days): Richard T. Buettner; son: Dr. John
Buettner (Dr. Kendall Dunn); daughter: Dr. Barbara Buettner (Dewayne Jennings, Retired AGR Army);
Grandchildren: Dawson Buettner and Laurel Buettner and step-grandson: Jacob Jennings.
There will be a family only service on Saturday, September 18,2021.
In lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the
Buettner family.
Moss Service Funeral Home Directing.
Obituary: Ava Dean Addison Parvin
Mrs. Ava Dean Addison Parvin, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the age of 92. As was her wish,...
Obituary: Cubie Irene Wallace Spivey
Cubie Irene Wallace Spivey, 72, of Cullman, Alabama, formerly of the Water Valley Community, entered into rest on September 15, 2021 at Woodland Village...
Obituary: Clayton Reece Hayes
Clayton Reece Hayes, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Clayton was born June...
Arrests and incidents reported September 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Harmful TikTok spreading through the public school system
CULLMAN, Ala. - TikTok “challenges” can often be some of the quickest trending content on social media, whether harmless or harmful, and the latest...
Berlin Town Council addresses two recent vacancies
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council Meeting was held on Monday evening and began with the declaration of two vacancies on the Council.
Mayor...
Apple adventures at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex visited the Cullman County Public Library Tuesday with their Apple Adventures program for the library’s preschool students....
NASA statement on National Aerospace Week
WASHINGTON D.C. - The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on National Aerospace Week, hosted by Aerospace Industries Sept. 13-17. This...
Wallace State receives $23,000 from Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative
HANCEVILLE, Ala. —Wallace State Community College’s Prepping the Talent Pipeline for Economic Growth and Diversification Planning Project was awarded $23,191 by the Appalachian Regional...
Obituary: Derrol King Burney Sr.
Derrol King Burney Sr., age 75, of Falkville, died Monday September 13, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Clifford and Virginia Burney;...
Obituary: Phyllis Kent Banister
Funeral service for Phyllis Kent Banister, 63, of Cullman will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Doyle Bruce Love
Doyle Bruce Love, age 87, passed away on September 12, 2021, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cullman County, Alabama on...
Obituary: Nancy Lucille Edwards
Funeral services for Nancy Lucille Edwards of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow...
Obituary: Helen Hodge Burleson
Helen Hodge Burleson, age 82, of Haleyville, passed away September 16, 2021 at Rose Manor in Haleyville.
As per Mrs. Burleson’s wishes, no public service...
Obituary: Dustin Leslie Laney
Funeral service for Dustin Leslie Laney, 29, of Vinemont will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Betty Lorene Jones
Funeral service for Betty Lorene Jones, 78, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021 at Salem Baptist Church with interment...
Attorney General Steve Marshall warns President Biden to drop illegal vaccine mandate or face...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Attorney General Steve Marshall warned President Joe Biden that he will face a lawsuit if his administration proceeds with his mandate that...
Baileyton Town Council decide to change Baileyton Bargain Days to monthly event; renovations being...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night and were joined by several members of the town’s senior center to discuss several...
Arrests and incidents reported September 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Sept. 15
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 80 COVID positive patients, 15 of whom are...
Four people arrested in home drug bust
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - After Cullman County Deputies attempted to serve a warrant in the Bremen area, they were able to make four arrests...
South Vinemont Town Council appoints Sonya Copeland to oversee Town finances
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont passed their FY2022 budget Tuesday evening of $598,534.21. The town projects revenues to be $600,885.81. The...
Cullman man arrested on theft charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested by both the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department following a traffic violation that...
Obituary: John Thurmon Bishop
Funeral service for John Thurmon Bishop, 80, of Cullman will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Michael “Mike” Wesley Callahan
Michael "Mike" Wesley Callahan, age 65, of Arab, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Cullman Regional. He was born November 2, 1955,...
Obituary: William Nathan Pinkard
William Nathan Pinkard, age 67, of Hackleburg, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Russellville Hospital.
Mr. Pinkard was born on June 15, 1954 in...
Obituary: James Cecil Samples
James Cecil Samples, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. James was born June 17, 1950 in Alabama.
A celebration...
Obituary: Hershel Edward “Ed” White
Mr. Hershel Edward “Ed” White, age 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He proudly served in the United States...
Obituary: Rickey Leo Waldrop
Funeral service for Rickey Leo Waldrop, 65, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation...
Obituary: Roy Douglas Wawerski
Roy Douglas Wawerski, 58, of Cullman, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
Roy was born in Ottawa, Illinois on July 16, 1963 and died at...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Dingler
Jerry Wayne Dingler, 52, of Cullman, passed from this life on September 12, 2021 at his residence. A celebration of life memorial service will...
Cullman County Schools Covid update
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers for Cullman County Schools. We are pleased to report that numbers are declining across...
Salary schedule concerns raised to Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools held their final Budgetary Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022 Monday, Sept. 13. The same presentation given by Chief...
Arrests and incidents reported September 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams hitting midseason stretch in week 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – With nearly half of the high school football season behind us, local teams are hitting the midseason stretch and preparing for...
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Sept. 13-17
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health is recognizing the important role direct support professionals play in supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental and...
Cullman Area Technology Academy’s Cosmetology program a great way to kick off your beauty...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman Area Technology Academy, Cosmetology is one of the many programs offered to students. The program puts students inside...
Good Hope City Council receives TAP Grant, approves pyrotechnics ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night and approved a new Resolution and Ordinance affecting...
Obituary: Jayne Morrison Gross
Funeral services for Jayne Morrison Gross, 86, of Decatur, Alabama, will be on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral...
Obituary: Vaifoa Taimi Love
Vaifoa Taimi Love, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on September 13, 2021. Vai was born April 22, 1940, in Pago Pago, America Samoa,...
Obituary: Pat Dunn
Pat Dunn, 81, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021, after a three-year battle with dementia. Pat graduated from Andalusia High School...
Arrests and incidents reported September 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man arrested on multiple drug charges
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on September 10 arrested a local man on multiple drug charges.
Christopher Franklin Walker, 48, of Hanceville,...
Hanceville man arrested on sex charges
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was arrested at his residence on September 9 by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
Cameron David Carden, 26, of...
Cullman City Schools Sept. 14 COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 22 students currently absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as...
Pet of the Week: Smell the flowers with Honeybee!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Honeybee is a 3.5-4-year-old Walker hound/terrier mix....




















































































































