In remembrance of Will
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the gates opened Thursday evening at Oliver Woodard Stadium for Cullman High School’s first regular season game of the year,...
Wallace State Alumni profile: Dr. Olivia Walker began her academic path at Wallace State,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Dr. Olivia Walker’s path to opening her career door began at Wallace State Community College.
Walker is currently a physical therapist in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison downs 4A Haleyville 29-27 in season opener
ADDISON, Ala. -- On a warm, muggy night in A.G. Hicks Stadium in beautiful Addison, Alabama, the 2A Addison Bulldogs hosted the county rival...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies sprint past D.A.R. 48-21 in season opener
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- If you’ve never seen the lightning shooting monster King Ghidorah from the Godzilla movies then you have a chance to see...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek rolls past Cold Springs 40-6 in season opener
ARLEY, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Arley to take on Meek in the season opener for both teams Friday night and behind a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos blast Brindlee Mountain 53-0 in season opener
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond opened up the 2021 season on its home field Friday night and got things started with a dominant...
Obituary: Louise Temples
Funeral services for Louise Temples of Cullman, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior...
Obituary: Reverend Aubrey Glenn McCain, Jr.
Reverend Aubrey Glenn McCain, Jr., 76, of Sardis Community, entered into rest on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his home.
Glenn was born on May...
Obituary: Freddie Jerrell Myers
Freddie Jerrell Myers, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Freddie was born May 16, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Andrew “Andy” Dane Terwilliger
Andrew "Andy" Dane Terwilliger, age 56, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Andrew was born October 3, 1964 in Fort...
Cullman’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library sees huge success
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since its initial kick-off on Aug. 6, Cullman’s Imagination Library has seen unbelievable success. The primary partners in bringing the Imagination...
Arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman seniors have a new place to call home
DECATUR, Ala. – Community Action Partnership of North Alabama hosted the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of Village at Bridge Creek Thursday, Aug....
Good Hope City Council passes ordinance to create special event license for vendors
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - In an effort to manage the pop-up up businesses associated with special events, the Good Hope City Council passed an...
Save America rally ramping up for former Pres. Donald J. Trump
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, York Family Farm will play host to former President Donald J. Trump's Rally sponsored by Save America and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors take jamboree over Priceville 19-14
WEST POINT, Ala. -- On a warm and humid night, the Priceville Bulldogs led by head coach Chris Foster made the trip down I-65...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 35-0 win over Albertville
ARAB, Ala. -- The Arab Knights hosted the Albertville Aggies to start off the 2021 high school football season. It was senior night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville topples Vinemont 28-16 in season opener
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Coach Ryan Brewer and the Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Vinemont Eagles to kick off the 2021 season Thursday night and got...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Morgan scores late to edge Good Hope 34-28
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Thursday night was a wet and muggy one at James W. Shabel Stadium but there was a tight, competitive game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Grissom 23-0 in season opener
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats kicked off the 2021 season at Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night and are off to a 1-0 start after...
Obituary: Margaret Alene Hoenig
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of mother and wife,
Margaret Alene Hoenig of Cullman, Alabama, on Wednesday,...
Obituary: Cle Ervin Sparks
Visitation for Cle Ervin Sparks, age 77, of Vinemont, will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Sunday, August 22, 2021, from 1:00 p.m....
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Fortenberry
Jerry Wayne Fortenberry, 71, of Hayden, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, August 16, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham.
Jerry was...
Arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional welcomes rheumatologist, Celia Fernandez, MD, to Medical Group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes rheumatologist Celia Fernandez, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Fernandez completed her doctorate in medicine at...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH
On Aug. 18, Cullman Regional released the following update:
Cullman County is in the High Risk Category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current...
North Alabama Agriplex cancels Harvest to Home dinner; moves ahead with silent auction online
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the increasing number of COVID cases, the Agriplex Foundation Board has made the difficult decision to cancel their Harvest...
Several recognized at Cullman County Commission meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several individuals and groups were recognized at Tuesday night’s Cullman County Commission meeting. The first was Alabama State Senator Garland Gudger...
Cullman County Commission signs declaration making September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The commission was joined by the family...
Obituary: William “Will” George Fowler
William "Will" George Fowler, age 17, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Will was born October 29, 2003 to Jason...
Obituary: William Henry Sullins
Funeral services for William Henry Sullins will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. A committal service will not be...
Editorial: Rock The South 2021- Grey skies and happy times
There is a nearly constant negativity in the Cullman community surrounding the mere existence of Rock the South. This year was no different and...
Arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘He always showed up with a great attitude and left with one too’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat family is mourning the loss of beloved senior Will Fowler. The son of Jason and Jana Fowler, Will...
UAB announces delays in nonemergent surgeries due to rising COVID hospitalizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - University of Alabama in Birmingham Hospital is reducing in-patient surgical procedures due to the rising COVID demand within the hospital. With...
Pet of the Week: Find a friend in Waffles!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Veterans hold annual Purple Heart Ceremony
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Each August, Chapter 2212, the Finis J. Self Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, sponsors a memorial service...
Obituary: Regina Alteri
Regina Alteri, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 16, 2021, at Woodland Village Healthcare Center. Gina was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on October...
Obituary: Bonita “Bonnie” Hall Gorham
Funeral service for Bonita "Bonnie" Hall Gorham, age 85, of Baileyton, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Ann D. Stringer
Funeral service for Ann D. Stringer, age 91, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ottis Jeffery Brockway
Ottis Jeffery Brockway, 58, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Brockway was...
Obituary: Erma Barnett
A private committal service for Erma Barnett of Hanceville, Alabama was held on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Fairview West Cemetery. A Celebration of...
Obituary: Nellie Jo Paschal
Funeral service for Nellie Jo Paschal, 87, of Cullman will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family...
Obituary: Daniel L. Evans
Funeral services with Masonic Rites for Daniel L. Evans, age 84, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at...
Cullman City Schools gives COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has seen a total of 42 positive cases of COVID-19 among both students and school staff since the...
Editorial – The Policies of Starting Over: Continuing the Conversation
Isn’t it funny how if you hear something repeated enough, it begins to sound like the truth? I am not referring to actual statements...
Arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
East Elem. teachers kick off year dressed as Einstein for science class
CULLMAN, Ala. - What’s a good lesson to take to heart when learning about science? There are no bad questions! A pair of East Elementary...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders preparing for another playoff push
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It’s that time of year again and that means it’s time for the Good Hope Raiders to hit the field....
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors looking to stack the win column this fall
WEST POINT, Ala. – The 2020 season for the West Point Warriors was defined by the mid-season turn that began with a big win...
PREP FOOTBALL: Brewer excited to build culture at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fall is upon us and that means it’s time for the Hanceville Bulldogs to get back under the lights once again....
Berlin ready to resurface roads
BERLIN, Ala. - Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates told his town council on Monday evening that the town is ready for resurfacing of multiple roads...
Cullman City Schools to investigate reports of physical altercation between students
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two videos surfaced on Snapchat Friday of a Cullman Middle School student assaulting another. The first video showed one student shoving another...
CHS cleared following Monday night bomb threat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School has been cleared, following a bomb threat that was called in to Cullman Police in regards to the...
Arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Bomb threat called in at CHS on Monday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - An anonymous bomb threat was called in to the Cullman Police Department at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday night in regards...
Obituary: Eirvin Pal Mobley, Jr.
Eirvin Pal Mobley, Jr., 48, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Pal was born on September 9,...
Obituary: Ralph Alton McBrayer
Ralph Alton McBrayer, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Ralph was born June 24, 1938.
Ralph is survived by...
Obituary: Betty Sue Burgess
Betty Sue Burgess, 84, of Cullman entered into rest on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Woodland Village Health Care Center.
Mrs. Burgess was born December...
Obituary: Nelda Faye Grantham
Funeral services for Nelda Faye Grantham of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Waddell...
‘Everyone deserves a home. I just really believe that’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elizabeth Standifer, a 2021 graduate of Cullman High School, is hoping to shed some light on a subject near and dear...
Hospice of Cullman County Inc. MEGA CASH Draw Down postponed
CULLMAN, Ala. — Hospice of Cullman County Inc., the fundraising arm of Cullman Regional Hospice, announced the 2021 MEGA CASH Draw Down that was...
Rock The South sees 20+ arrests over the weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over 40,000 people ventured to Cullman this past weekend for the South’s annual music festival.
The Cullman Police Department (CPD) recently released...
Obituary: Charles David Brannon
Charles David Brannon, 73, of Addison entered into rest on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at UAB Hospital.
Mr. Brannon was born June 5, 1948 in...
Obituary: Barbara Richards
Barbara Richards, age 54, of Oneonta, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Barbara was born July 13, 1967 in Arab, Alabama to...
Cullman Regional welcomes Internal Medicine physician Cameron Brimer, M.D., to medical group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes Internal Medicine physician Thomas Cameron Brimer, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Brimer completed his medical...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Bon, Bon, Bon Appetit Birthday Party
We are inspired to greater heights by each of the 365 American joy-givers celebrated in this series, but for “The Bon, Bon, Bon Appetit...
Governor declares new state of emergency
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday declared a new state of emergency as COVID-related hospitalizations approached the peaks of the first wave...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1900
From the files of 1936
Shirley Martin, 14, of Walter, won the county spelling championship on Wednesday. Juanita Thrift, age 13, of White City was...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inducted
CULLMAN, Ala. – After last year’s induction ceremony was postponed, The Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame finally got the opportunity to recognize its...
Obituary: Ronda Lynn Miller
Funeral services for Ronda Lynn Miller, 50, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Benny R. Johnson
Funeral service for Benny R. Johnson, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Cecil Hubert Cook
Cecil Hubert Cook, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Cecil was born April 3, 1938 in Winston County,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview ready to keep things rolling this fall
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The last couple of years have been a great time to be a fan of Aggie football and the excitement and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont aiming for a fast start in 2021
VINEMONT, Ala. – Its almost time for the Vinemont Eagles to hit the field once again and they’ll be eyeing a return to the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos aiming to bounce back in 2021
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season has arrived, and the Holly Pond Broncos have been preparing to hit the field with a new purpose...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers preparing for special year on the gridiron
ARLEY, Ala. – High school football season has returned in Alabama and that means its nearly time for the Meek Tigers to take the...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Find some happiness with Asher!
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 graduates first students in UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The first cohort of students enrolled in the UAB/WSCC Nursing Joint Enrollment Partnership have completed the program and have earned both...
Rock The South is here: day one recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - Although Rock The South (RTS) sees a ton of support from local attendees, people come from all over for the Southern...
Obituary: Gloria J. Hodges
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Gloria J. Hodges, 72, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gloria passed away...
Obituary: Velma McGriff Armstrong
Velma McGriff Armstrong, 81, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on August 12, 2021. She was born July 4,...
Obituary: Karen Rexana Taylor
A graveside service for Karen Rexana Taylor, 67, of Hanceville will be 3:30 P.M. Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Wonda Rae Ennis
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Wonda Rae Ennis, 69, of Snead.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ennis family.
Mrs. Ennis...
Arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Amazon to phase out older models of Kindle devices
SEATTLE, WA. - Cell carriers have recently decided ‘out with the old, and in with the new’ for older 2G and 3G networks, and...
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Arab’s 2nd annual SugarFest!
ARAB, Ala. - After an overwhelmingly successful inaugural celebration in 2019, residents of Arab were looking forward to the next iteration of the Arab...
Obituary: Michael Anthony Pinyan
Michael Anthony Pinyan, 66, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, August 12, 2021. He was born July 20, 1955 in Cullman...
Obituary: Ronald Peary McBrayer
Ronald Peary McBrayer, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Ronald was born March 11, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama.
Ronald...
Obituary: Gloria Sims Tenbarge
Gloria Sims Tenbarge, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born November...
Obituary: Levon Williams
Funeral service for Levon Williams, 71, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Obituary: Reda Gail Legg
Reda Gail Legg, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Reda was born May 3, 1950 in Arab, AL...
Obituary: Robert Mark Gentry
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Robert Mark Gentry, 66, of Logan.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gentry family.
Mr. Gentry...
Arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH
On Aug. 11, Cullman Regional released the following update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk Category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
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Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County to hold Panda Express fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be partnering with Cullman’s Panda Express on Saturday, Aug. 14, for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats chasing postseason return in 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Football season has returned and at Cullman High School that means it’s time once again for the Bearcats to hit the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ‘ready to win’ under the lights this fall
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs came just short of making it to the postseason under first-year head coach Justin Cornelius, finishing 4-6 in a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hungry for another playoff run in 2021
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs finished the 2020 season with a 7-5 record and a second-place finish in 2A Region 5. Most coaches would...
Local musician Shannon McNeal returns to Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House for homecoming show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last Friday evening, Cullman native Shannon McNeal got to play her first homecoming show since November 2019. The show was hosted...
APLICATIONS
Good Hope Raider Band kicks off fall prep with new director
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raider Band is under new direction this year. Joshua Anderson, who graduated in May from Jacksonville State...
