Obituary: Elvie Ophelia Freeman
Funeral services for Elvie Ophelia Freeman, 94, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. ...
Obituary: Gwendolyn F. Headrick
A funeral service for Gwendolyn F. Headrick, 83, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at Mountain Grove Congregational...
ALDOT warns motorists against nonessential travel through Friday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that existing icy conditions on roads across...
‘He’s blessed us real good’
On Feb. 16, 1951, a young couple from Cullman County traveled to Mississippi to say, “I do!” Today, Skip and Dean Gregory are celebrating...
Twisting up smiles
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Pioneer Bakery in South Vinemont kicked of Valentine’s weekend Saturday morning with a little fun for the kids. Tracy’s Balloons...
COVID-19 case update: Feb. 15
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 377,803 (+505...
Cullman Police: Traffic crashes in city down 14.5% in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Monday reported that vehicle crashes dropped to 839 in the city in 2020 from 982 in...
Obituary: Elbert Lee Overton
Funeral services for Elbert Lee Overton, 84, of Fairview, Alabama, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at the Cornerstone Revival Center. ...
Obituary: Mary Frances Ballard Creel
A private family service will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 for our precious mama, sister, and friend Mary Frances Ballard Creel, 84, of...
Obituary: Dorothy L. King
Funeral services for Dorothy L. King, 71, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
ADPH: Cullman Co. Health Dept., others closed Tuesday; vaccine appointments rescheduled
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Monday evening announced that county health departments in the Northern, West Central and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Sub-Regional games moving due to winter weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Icy weather is making its way into town and road conditions are growing worse as it approaches. Due to travelling concerns,...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Sheriff Gentry advises, ‘stay home’ during winter weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a 20-plus vehicle pileup along U.S. Highway 231 in Morgan County early Monday morning, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is...
Cullman County Commission declares state of emergency due to weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, in a special called meeting on Monday morning, declared a state of emergency due to the winter...
ALEA: If you must drive, use extreme caution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Weather forecasts are calling for a mix of wintry precipitation during the next 24 hours, with a mix of ice and...
(Updated) Latest on area’s Winter Storm Warning
Updated 2-14-21 10:08 p.m.
Here’s the latest on the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville:
Counties included: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin AL,...
ALDOT: Motorists strongly urged to avoid travel into Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that freezing rain will likely coat roads...
LIST: Weather-related cancellations
As cancellations are announced due to inclement weather, they will be posted here (latest on top):
Cullman County Commission
*Cullman County offices will be open tomorrow,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936:
Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham.
Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle.
Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville,...
Local students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. – More than 30 area students were named to the Auburn University Dean’s List for the fall 2020 term. To meet Auburn...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Good Sports Birthday...
What great AMERICAN JOY-GIVER said this? “Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women...
Cullman Career Center Work-Based Learning program offers pathway to industry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kalub Garnett, with a little effort and a good work ethic, is currently in training for his second promotion at Royal...
Obituary: Melvin Wallace Miller
Funeral services for Melvin Wallace Miller, 82, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 in the chapel of Hanceville...
Icy roads a risk across Alabama through Tuesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) advise motorists that icy road conditions are possible...
Ivey awards funds to 17 agencies that assist domestic violence victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Seventeen nonprofit agencies across Alabama whose primary focus is to assist domestic violence victims will receive additional financial assistance through the...
‘We love and miss them’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Valentine’s Day is upon us and in a typical year, area seniors would be at their local senior centers enjoying parties...
Choose the perfect roses this Valentine’s Day
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many traditions are associated with Valentine’s Day year after year. One of the most popular is providing roses for loved...
Cullman Regional Wound Healing Center spotlights wound healing, prevention during American Heart Month
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Wound Healing Center at Cullman Regional is recognizing American Heart Month by offering information and tips to educate patients about...
(Updated) CCSO: 1 dead, 1 injured in Holly Pond ‘altercation’
Updated 2-13-21 10 a.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the deceased as Ollie Earl Justice, Jr., 74, of Mobile.
HOLLY POND, Ala. -...
Prevention, early detection keys to fighting cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - February is National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the importance of early detection and prevention of the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope takes 50-48 thriller over Oneonta to win 4A, Area 11...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After splitting their first two meetings in the regular season, Good Hope and Oneonta clashed once again Friday night but...
Obituary: Brenda Kay Dodson Middleton
It is with great sadness that the family of Brenda Kay Dodson Middleton announces her slipping from these earthly bonds to Heavenly perfection Feb....
Obituary: Helen Ruth Summers
Funeral services for Helen Ruth Summers, 71, of Cullman, Alabama will be Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Virgle Charner Marlow
Graveside services for Virgle Charner Marlow, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Flint Creek Cemetery with Tommy...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Hang out with Opossum!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
ALDOT prepping for possibility of icing
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for potentially icy conditions on roadways across much of...
Hanceville council gets update from HPD
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long on Thursday night updated the mayor and city council about an incident that occurred early Thursday...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ivey signs 3 priority bills into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 170, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville; House Bill 192, sponsored by Rep....
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Garner signs with Jacksonville State
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – There was a celebration in the library at Fairview High School Friday morning as another standout Aggie signed to continue their...
Annual Empty Bowls event postponed to 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the area’s most popular annual events since 2003, the Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner, will not take...
Dodge City Town Council bids farewell to Murray Lowe
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday accepted the resignation of Councilman Murray Lowe, whose family will be relocating away...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders take down Oneonta 40-29 to win 4A, Area 11 title
ONEONTA, Ala. – Good Hope made quick work of Curry in the opening round of the 4A, Area 11 Tournament Monday night but had...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Falkville 63-53 in OT to claim 2A, Area 13...
BREMEN, Ala. – After routing Winston County in the opening round of the 2A, Area 13 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Eagles were back...
Obituary: Thomas Charles Fillinger
Thomas Charles Fillinger fulfilled the work God planned for him from before creation and was called home to heaven by his Savior on Wednesday,...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 11
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 374,746 (+1,145...
Obituary: Jamie Lee Ponder
Memorial service details for Jamie Lee Ponder, 78, of Vinemont, Alabama are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Mrs....
Obituary: Byron H. Smith
Graveside services for Byron H. Smith of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery in Hanceville.
Mr. Smith was born...
Obituary: J.L. Gillentine
Memorial services for J.L. Gillentine, 88, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Immanuel Baptist Church.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘OnTo College’ founder John Baylor visits CHS for ACT prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - Forget cheering for touchdowns or defense — the Cullman High School “pep rally” this week was all about ACT test prep.
OnTo...
B&E, pursuit ends in arrests of 5 in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - An early morning pursuit in Hanceville ended with the arrests of five individuals Thursday.
According to the Hanceville Police Department (HPD), the...
Vinemont community welcomes Pioneer Bakery
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Pioneer Bakery in South Vinemont has quickly become a favorite destination for breakfast and lunch. Wednesday afternoon, the parking lot...
‘We need the community’s help’
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced on Wednesday that it is facing a serious shortfall in its annual funding campaign...
(Updated) 1 killed, 1 injured in Bremen wreck
Updated 2-11-21 1:17 p.m.
BREMEN, Ala. – One person was killed and one injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69...
Dusty Baker leaving Commission on Aging: ‘It’s bittersweet.’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After six years leading the Cullman County Commission on Aging, Director Dusty Baker has stepped down. His last day will be...
Ivey awards $350K grant for 24th St. improvements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the City of Cullman has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in...
Cullman Regional offering $2K sign-on bonus for paramedics
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced Wednesday it is offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for paramedics for the Cullman EMS Ambulance Team.
“EMS Services across...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman men, women defeat Oneonta 8-1, 9-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the men’s and women’s Cullman High School Tennis teams hosted Oneonta for a pair of varsity matches Tuesday night and...
East Elementary students use robots for one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day cards
CULLMAN, Ala. - How do you put a little something extra into your homemade Valentine’s Day card? Team up with a robot and some...
Hanceville man killed in Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Blount County.
Alabama State Troopers said Byron Holland...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘You’ve got to be thankful’
CULLMAN, Ala. – It has been almost a full year since former three-term (1987-2005) Cullman County District Attorney Len Brooks and his wife, June...
Colony council talks fire, emergency response in community
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council’s Tuesday meeting became an informal referendum on the community’s volunteer fire service, with officials and audience members...
Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Cullman County? And where?
Updated 2-10-21 2:21 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, and many readers have asked who is eligible and where vaccines are available...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s season ends with 47-46 loss to Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. – The top-seeded Addison Bulldogs were upset at home by Winston County (WCHS) after dropping a 47-46 overtime battle with the Yellow...
Obituary: Linda Stone
A graveside service for Linda Stone of Bremen will be at noon Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at Valley View Cemetery in Arkadelphia, AL. Reverend...
Obituary: David Earl White
David Earl White, 71, of Cullman died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Claudette G. White; sons Daniel White (Rick) and...
Obituary: Kathy Ann Welch
Graveside services for Kathy Ann Welch, 58, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at Shelton Grove Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend...
Obituary: Charles Harbison
Charles Harbison of Logan, AL, passed away peacefully at his home Feb. 6, 2021 at the age of 72.
Charles was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Wynelle Duke
Wynelle Duke, 91, of Holly Pond, passed away Feb. 8, 2021. She was born March 21, 1929 in Blount County to Thomas William and...
Obituary: Harry Elzy Bivins
Funeral services for Harry Elzy Bivins, 70, of Cullman will be at noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Mt. Olive Church with Bobby Bentley...
Vinemont honors late J.D. Marcum
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council honored the late J.D Marcum Tuesday evening. Marcum, who served as a council member and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope races past Hanceville 76-38 to advance to area championship, Adams...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Area tournament action resumed across the state Tuesday night and a pair of local squads clashed in this year’s Class...
Walmart announces list of stores where eligible Alabamians can get COVID-19 vaccine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Feb. 12, 2021, according...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
As vaccine rollout continues, locals talk 2nd dose
CULLMAN, Ala. – Frontline health care workers and nursing home residents were among the first group (Phase 1a) eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine....
PREP SOFTBALL: Young Lady Bulldogs ready to hit the field in 2021
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Head Coach Lana Hines is hopeful that the 2021 season will be better than the 2020 season that was cut...
Good Hope talks unnamed CR 222 development
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council agreed Monday night to draft a resolution to be voted on at its next meeting...
Cullman council: Traffic signal coming to dangerous intersection, large housing development coming to Bolte...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the rezoning of property along Bolte Road Southeast to allow for the construction...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls at Falkville 69-61
FALKVILLE, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs, the third seed in the area, visited the no. 2 seed Falkville for the opening round of...
Obituary: James Ray Nettles
James Ray Nettles, beloved husband, father, grandfather, deacon, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brief illness.
He is survived...
Obituary: William David Duke
William David Duke of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 4, 2021 at the age of 64. He was born April 21, 1956 in Cullman...
Obituary: Stephen (Stevie) Copal Woods
Stephen (Stevie) Copal Woods, 58, of Costa Mesa, California, passed away Jan. 24, 2021 in Costa Mesa.
A viewing will be held Saturday, Feb. 13,...
Obituary: Jean McAnnally
A graveside service for Jean McAnnally of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to...
Obituary: Johnnie Mack Parker
Johnnie Mack Parker, 79, died Feb. 2, 2021 while residing in an assisted living facility in Birmingham, Alabama, where he resided the past four...
Obituary: Gracie Hembree Grissom
Gracie Hembree Grissom, 104, of Cullman passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at Morningside Assisted Living of Cullman.
Her husband Hubert A. Grissom, Sr....
Word whiz!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Preparatory School eighth-grader Carter Daily won the Cullman County Spelling Bee Monday night.
The winning word? “Sibilant”
Daily is something of...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point routs Russellville 81-42, advances to area tournament finals
WEST POINT, Ala. – The postseason has arrived and officially got underway Monday night with the opening round of area tournaments across the state....
WSCC: No. 20 Volleyball remains perfect after sweep; No. 14 Softball notches wins over...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s 20th-ranked volleyball team remained perfect this season with a pair of wins Sunday against Coastal Alabama-East and Northwest Mississippi...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 8
Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 371,771 (+715...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 13,128 students enrolled during the fall 2020 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean's List with...
Sen. Richard Shelby will not seek 7th term
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Longtime U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama on Monday announced that he will not seek a seventh term in office. Shelby, 86,...
UA System Board of Trustees renames George C. Wallace Building at UAB
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System on Friday unanimously approved the renaming of the former George C....
Hanceville’s Carl Quist named to Holy Cross fall 2020 Dean’s List
WORCESTER, Mass. - Carl Quist of Hanceville was named to the College of the Holy Cross fall 2020 Dean's List. A member of the...
Rhino headlines New South Wrestling’s ‘We Love Wrestling’ at J.C. Arena
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In my 33 years I had never seen a wrestling show in person, until Saturday night. New South Pro Wrestling presented...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 7
Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 371,056 (+846...
Obituary: Richard Ernest Thiot, Sr.
Funeral services for Richard Ernest Thiot, Sr., 87, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
APLICATIONS
26th annual Sweet Tater Festival Sept. 4-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s signature agricultural Labor Day event, the Sweet Tater Festival, will welcome folks from near and far Labor Day weekend. The...
