Mayor Jacobs proclaims July 12-18 Community Theater Week
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, July 7, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed July 12-18, 2021, “Community Theater Week” in the City of Cullman.
On hand...
Cullman Regional welcomes Internal Medicine physician Caroline Studdard, M.D., to Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified Internal Medicine Physician Caroline Studdard, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Studdard earned both her...
Little Free Public Library ribbon cutting in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A new Little Free Public Library has opened in Hanceville, thanks to the Friends of the Public Library. These Little Free...
Arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘I wanted to accomplish something I thought was impossible’ Cullman’s Gingrich completes Last Annual...
GAFFNEY, SC. -- 78 runners competed in the Last Annual Heart of the South Marathon in June and one of those runners was 64...
Second Opportunity option at Wallace State Community College gives student a chance to apply...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Jamesha Reese was happy for the opportunity to learn more about health science programs at Wallace State Community College with openings...
Wallace State’s Sara Eskew, Zach Hudson win SkillsUSA National gold medals in Mobile Robotic...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Sara Eskew and Zach Hudson each earned gold medals recently in the 2021 SkillsUSA National Leadership...
Debt-free
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening voted to pay off a USDA loan taken in 2007 to improve its...
Obituary: Sylvia Rae (Brooks) Batemon
Sylvia Rae (Brooks) Batemon, 87, of Holly Pond, passed away on July 7, 2021. She was born September 13, 1933, in Marshall County, to...
Obituary: Algene (Al) Jerome Kuchinka
Algene (Al) Jerome Kuchinka of Decatur Alabama passed away July 2, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born August 15, 1933 in...
Obituary: Kenneth Daniel Nelson
Kenneth Daniel Nelson, 75, of Cullman, passed from this life on July 8, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born November 8,...
Obituary: Eric Scott Robertson
Funeral services for Eric Scott Robertson of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
Veteran Memorial: Lt. Cmdr. Roger Blaine Thrasher
Lt. Cmdr. Roger Blaine Thrasher
Roger Blaine Thrasher was born May 11, 1936 in Lawrence County, Alabama. He was the son of Cecil and Wilma...
Veteran Memorial: Jackson Moses Sinyard Jr.
Jackson Moses Sinyard Jr.
Jackson Sinyard Jr. was born June 19, 1932 in Cullman County. His parents were Jackson Moses Sinyard Sr. and Audie (Graves)...
Editorial: Arrest records and the dominos which fall…
For as long as the newspaper industry has existed, issues have included arrest reports and incidents reported in the given area by the county...
Arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: Make a summertime friend with Jojo!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
JoJo is a 3.5-year-old Feist Terrier mix....
CATA student earns Wallace State scholarship
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy graduating construction student Dakota McDaniel, from Fairview High School, has received a $2,500 scholarship from SkillsUSA and...
‘The way the ordinance stands now, we absolutely will not survive’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, June 28 passed a revision to Section 4-33 of the Cullman City Code of Ordinances...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic announces 6th annual Caring for Cullman Concert, celebrates new mental...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic has announced the 6th annual Caring for Cullman Concert featuring the award-winning Triumphant Quartet and Christian comedian/author...
Obituary: James Lee Brown, Jr.
James Lee Brown, Jr., age 77, of Blountsville, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Cullman Regional. He was born September 20, 1943,...
Obituary: Mary Jane Ainsworth
Funeral Service for Mary Jane Ainsworth, age 72, of Vinemont, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James “Jimmy” Douglas Putman
Funeral services for James "Jimmy" Douglas Putman of Hanceville will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
‘Truth in Nature is tight lines, steady aim and a cleansed heart’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Truth in Nature held an educational day for the young men of the Cullman chapter Saturday, June 26. The first half...
Day Trippin’: Gofar USA Park
DECATUR, Ala. - The next stop on our series “Day Trippin’” is Morgan County’s GoFAR USA Park. This unique adventure park was opened in...
Arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Victim Services of Cullman to host car, truck and bike show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman is offering an opportunity for fans of classic and custom vehicles to visit the candy shop as...
Cullman Peach Orchard open for the summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Peach Orchard is formally owned by Johnathon Clayton, but is largely a family business. His sister Anita Warner explained...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic earns highest rating from national free clinic association
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic earned a 2021 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Quality Standards Program;...
Holly Pond Town Council: New sewer rates in effect, former food pantry now community...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council announced Monday evening that new sewer rates are now in effect. The council had posted...
Obituary: Nellie Jo Estes
Nellie Jo Estes, 85, of Holly Pond, passed away on July 5, 2021. She was born November 21, 1935, in Cullman County, to Arthur...
Obituary: Vera Lee Burks
Funeral Service for Vera Lee Burks, age 92, of Cullman, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Calvin L. Terry
Funeral services for Calvin L. Terry of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Keeping safe while working out, summer training
WASHINGTON D.C. – People who exercise in extreme heat are more likely to become dehydrated and develop a heat-related illness.
If you plan to exercise...
Smith Lake Park Fireworks and Music Festival sees successful 2021 return
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Smith Lake Park was packed with visitors Sunday for its annual fireworks and music festival. While many took to the...
Arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Former Cullman standout Kolby Robinson opening 256 Sports Academy in Florence
FLORENCE, Ala. – There’s a new athletic training facility opening soon in Florence and participants will have the opportunity to learn firsthand from a...
From books to battalions: Spotlighting Good Hope’s military-bound Aiden Gonzalez
Aiden Gonzalez
Aiden Gonzalez is a 2021 graduate of Good Hope High School and he will soon leave for the United States Navy. Aiden is...
Chambers Fall Festival in the works for September
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sept. 25, Chambers Farm & Garden Supply will be hosting a fall festival for the entire community. The event will...
Tribune nets 13 APA awards including Community COVID award
CULLMAN, Ala. – This past weekend, members of The Cullman Tribune attended the Alabama Press Association to celebrate 150 years of journalistic integrity in...
Taking the American Challenge
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The east Cullman County town of Holly Pond has spent a few days hosting students and leaders from bicycle tour...
Obituary: Anthony Sherman Murphree
Anthony Sherman Murphree, age 72, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Anthony was born February 22, 1949 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Virginia “Jenny” Carol Tyree
Virginia “Jenny” Carol Tyree, 71, of Cullman entered into rest on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Cullman Healthcare.
Jenny was born on March 26, 1950...
Obituary: Gregory James Grund
Funeral Service for Gregory James Grund, age 51, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: William Richard ‘Dickie’ Smith
Funeral service for William Richard ‘Dickie’ Smith, 76, of Cullman will be at 7 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: Joshua Alexander Hallex
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Joshua Alexander Hallex, 44, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hallex family.
Mr....
‘We want to serve these kids’ Day 1 of Stu Stuedeman Cullman Basketball Camp...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Stu Stuedeman Basketball Camp at Cullman High School officially tipped off Monday morning and over 50 kids turned out...
Obituary: Betty Sue (Moore) Drake
Betty Sue (Moore) Drake, 74, of the Center Point Community passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was born November 1, 1946 in...
Veteran Memorial: Staff Sgt. Jerold Jerome Shelton
Staff Sgt. Jerold Jerome Shelton
Jerold Jerome Shelton was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Cullman County. He was the son of Ms. Luesyble Shelton. By...
Four ways Fourth of July fireworks can harm our pets
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Fourth of July is just a day away! While many of us may want to kick back and enjoy...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Greatest Birthday Party on Earth
“Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages…welcome to “The Greatest Birthday Party on Earth!” The circus is about to begin!
Let our joy-givers lead you...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
Mr. and Mrs. Collidge Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hughes visited Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Woodard, in Haleyville on Sunday.
Reverend Lewis Eidson is...
Obituary: Joyce Maire Swann
Mrs. Swann passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital. She was born March 22, 1956 in Colorado to Roy and...
Obituary: Hunter Joe Cutcher
Hunter Joe Cutcher, 27, of entered into rest on Friday, July 2, 2021.
Mr. Cutcher was born January 6, 1994. Hunter had a few great...
Obituary: Etoile Duncan Roberson
Etoile Duncan Roberson, 87, of Cullman passed on July 2, 2021 to become a messenger (her words).Mrs. Roberson was born in Taylors, SC. She...
Veteran Memorial: Preston Hewlett Kilgo
Preston Hewlett Kilgo
Preston Hewlett Kilgo was born Jan. 31, 1933, in Cullman County. He was the son of Preston H. and Edith Rae (McManus)...
Exercise your food freedom during Fourth of July weekend
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fire up the grill, grab a few sparklers and get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.
While the patriotic...
Cullman County Board of Education personnel notes, June 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. -
Resignations
Lynda M. Carter, Child Development Center Part-time Homebound Teacher, Resigned April M. Burgess, Cold Springs High Counselor, Resigned
Preston Mark Dobbs, Fairview High Teacher,...
Colony citizens hope to place marker at town cemetery following listing on Alabama Historic...
COLONY, Ala. - Earlier this year, Colony Cemetery achieved a listing on the Alabama Historical Commission’s Historic Cemetery Register, and a group of local...
Obituary: Jonda Ann Allison Self
Jonda Ann Allison Self, 66, of Blountsville, passed away on July 1, 2021. She was born November 28, 1954, to Eugene Coy Allison, Jr....
Obituary: Luther Erice McDonald
Luther Erice McDonald, age 74, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Luther was born January 7, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Michael Shawn Bartlett
Funeral service for Michael Shawn Bartlett, 43, Hanceville, will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will...
Obituary: Ted Blair Ratliff
Ted Blair Ratliff, age 83, of Carthage, MO, formerly of Cullman, died June 30, 2021.
He is survived by his wife: Marie S. Ratliff; daughters:...
Obituary: Debra Sue Lawson
Funeral service for Debra Sue Lawson, 67, of Holly Pond, will be 2 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
ATF promotes fireworks safety
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives wants the public to be safe during the Fourth of July. Understanding the...
Registration now open for Cullman City Head Start in 2021-2022 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration is open now for Cullman City Head Start’s 2021-2022 school year, hosted at the Cullman City Primary School campus in...
Wallace State’s Diesel by Distance program hosting Open House events in July and August
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Diesel by Distance program is hosting multiple Open House events during July and August on select dates...
R.E. Garrison Trucking opens new downtown office
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday was a day of celebration for R.E. Garrison Trucking as representatives from the City Planning Commission, the Chamber of Commerce,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman foster home Pilot Light Home currently in search of live-in foster family
CULLMAN, Ala. - The beds at the Pilot Light Home in Cullman currently stand empty and the search is on by the Pilot Light...
Hello, Dolly!
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the 2020 hiatus, Cullman Community Theatre returns later this month with a production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic “Hello,...
Westminster Assisted Living experiences farm living with a visit from Step-by-Step Petting Zoo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The “gobble gobble” of a fat turkey could be heard all-around as the courtyard as Westminster Assisted Living was transformed Thursday...
Obituary: Alma Ruth Gartman
Funeral services for Alma Ruth Gartman will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Mt. Zion Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Rondle Black
Funeral services for Rondle Black of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church in Hanceville....
Obituary: Debra Sue Lawson
Funeral Service for Debra Sue Lawson, 67, of Holly Pond, will be 2 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: James Verbon Stidham
Graveside service for James Verbon Stidham, 88, of Vinemont will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Flint Creek Baptist Cemetery in Vinemont,...
Guest Editorial: Protecting Alabama’s waters requires more than lawsuits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Recent heavy rains put the spotlight on one of the most common yet difficult to resolve environmental concerns – untreated or...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
NASA named best place to work, No. 1 for COVID-19 response
WASHINGTON - For the ninth consecutive year, the Partnership for Public Service has ranked NASA as the Best Place to Work in the Federal...
Wallace State Community College fully open for fall semester
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College returned to normal operations earlier this year and is gearing up for a robust fall semester with...
Cullman Regional nurse recognized with DAISY Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional recently presented the DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Katie Weber, R.N. – 5...
Urban Cookhouse offers healthy, local menu options
CULLMAN, Ala. - Urban Cookhouse has opened its doors in Cullman and is quickly becoming a huge hit! Lisa Goodwin and Keith Goodwin co-own...
‘Best of Bama’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing has added another honor to its collection as it expands its brewing operation in south Cullman, being recognized...
Obituary: Gean Howard Lecroy
Funeral services for Gean Howard Lecroy will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview...
Obituary: Willie Thomas Harrington
Memorial services for Willie Thomas Harrington will be Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. He was born July...
Obituary: Hollis Conn
Hollis Conn, age 79, of Cullman died Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents: T.V. and Hattie Estell Mewborn...
Obituary: Elizabeth Turrentine
Elizabeth Turrentine, 66, of Vinemont, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Elizabeth...
Obituary: Ryan Alan Ferguson
Memorial service for Ryan Alan Ferguson, 42, of Baileyton, Alabama will be 1 p.m., July 10, 2021, at Grace Baptist Church.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Firework shows near you this 4th of July season
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - With July 4 falling on a Sunday this year, the area firework celebrations are spread out over the long holiday...
Cullman City Council approves Regional Airport improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council passed two resolutions Monday evening concerning Cullman Regional Airport, allowing the facility to improve its runway and...
Cullman Regional names new Chief Marketing Officer
CULLMAN, Ala.— Cullman Regional announced Tuesday that health care veteran Todd Goodall has been named as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Goodall has worked...
Young Warriors participate in West Point boys & girls basketball camp
WEST POINT, Ala. – Basketball season is still a few months away for local schools, but the summertime is always a great opportunity for...
Unification marks historical evening for Lions, Lioness clubs
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Installment Dinner for The Lions and Lioness Club marked a historical change for the organization Monday evening at Stonebridge. What...
Pouring on the STEAM
CULLMAN, Ala. - Given the demands of the modern career field, a growing number of educators consider early exposure to opportunities in science, technology,...
Meet Professor Karl O. Waussie!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has added a new furry friend to the family!
Professor Karl O. Waussie (Dr. Waussie) is the name...
Obituary: Randy L. Bright
Funeral services for Randy L. Bright, of Cullman, Alabama will be Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
Editorial: Don’t feed the ducks
A few years ago, I was employed in an area which harbored a substantial feral cat colony, 20 or so, with kittens. I was...
Arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: Cool off with Tipper!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Tipper is a 1.5-year-old Great Pyrenees mix....
APLICATIONS
Hanceville approves Downtown Improvement Plan
Hanceville Police Officer Tyler Isbell receives a certificate of achievement from Mayor Kenneth Nail after completing APOSTC certification at the Alabama Law Enforcement Academy...
