Obituary: Charles Whitt Lomneck
Charles Whitt Lomneck, 39, of Crane Hill passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1981 in Orlando,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 49 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Schools sets timeline for superintendent search
CULLMAN, Ala. - The timeline to select the new superintendent for Cullman City Schools has been adjusted, with finalists to be announced in March...
Jacobs proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday officially proclaimed January 2021 “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine available to those 75+, first responders Jan. 18
Updated 1-8-21 4:21 p.m.
The ADPH said late Friday afternoon: “Please do not call your local hospital directly to set up appointments to be scheduled...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Pesticide Collection Day in January 2021
Farmers, pesticide applicators, pesticide dealers, pest control operators and nurserymen (no homeowner/gardeners):
A Clean Day Pesticide Disposal Day has been planned for our area to...
Victim Services of Cullman sees needs increase in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The year 2020 was a hard one for all, but victims of domestic violence faced twice the catastrophe as the issues...
Remembering Hermina Johnson
The Tribune is paying tribute to those in our community lost to COVID-19. If you would like to share your family’s story, email Christy@CullmanTribune.com....
Year in Review: Cullman County mayors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune reached out to mayors of all Cullman County municipalities to hear what they feel were the highlights in their...
Charlotte Cosper appointed to Vinemont council, place 3
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Charlotte Cosper was appointed Thursday night to fill the seat left vacant on the South Vinemont Town Council when J.D....
Cullman GOP issues statement on events of Jan. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party on Thursday issued a statement on the chaos that erupted in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, Jan. 6...
Obituary: Emmett Seimon Blocher, Jr.
Memorial services for Mr. Emmett Seimon Blocher, Jr., 72, of Cullman will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Christ Covenant...
Obituary: Michael Thomas Ashley
Funeral services for Michael Thomas Ashley, 43, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Friendship Baptist Church with Tim...
Obituary: Rev. Albert Dean Estes
Rev. Albert Dean Estes of Falkville, Alabama passed away Jan. 7, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born Sept. 27, 1935 in...
Obituary: Mark Kibler
Mark Kibler was born in Dothan, Alabama Feb. 3, 1968 to Norma Stephens Kibler and William Harold Kibler. He grew up on his family's...
ADPH, Medicaid, attorney general warn of COVID-19 testing and vaccine scams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Department of Public Health and the Alabama Medicaid Agency are receiving reports of citizens being contacted at their homes for...
Wallace State OTA program hosting virtual 5K in support of community partners
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program’s Student Occupational Therapy Association is hosting a virtual 5K to support...
Looney sentenced to 99 years for attempted murder of Lt. Rex Sorrow
Updated 1-7-21 3:08 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County on Thursday was sentenced to 99 years in prison by Cullman...
Wallace State SGA brightens holiday season for pair of students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Student Government Association (SGA) brightened the holiday season for a pair of families.
They provided gifts for the child of a...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in crash in Good Hope
Updated 1-9-21 1:44 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman was killed in a two-vehicle crash along County Road 437 on the Interstate 65 overpass...
Pet of the Week: Kick off the new year with Winston!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Winston has all the good qualities of...
Festival of the Cranes kicks off today in Morgan County
DECATUR, Ala. - The Friends of Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge are hosting the annual Festival of the Cranes beginning today. Many events are scheduled...
Saving Forgotten Warriors continues to welcome veterans home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locally-based veterans’ service organization Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) was moving through the early days of 2020 on a high note, having...
‘The good in this world is still fighting strong’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma in Cullman, a group that works toward making positive changes in our community through an array of means- from free...
Obituary: Lila Mae Edwards
Lila Mae Edwards, 82, of Cullman, passed away Jan. 5, 2021. She was born Jan. 3, 1939 in Morgan County, to Lester and Vernice...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Thomas
Patricia Ann Thomas, 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Patricia was born June 8, 1956 in Camden, New Jersey.
Patricia is...
Obituary: Frank Grimes
Funeral services for Frank Grimes, 83, of Cullman will be at noon Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...
Obituary: Irvin Brannon, Jr.
Irvin Brannon, Jr., passed away Jan. 4, 2021. He was a loving brother and uncle who never met a stranger. He had a wonderful...
Obituary: Hilda Perdue Sandlin
Hilda Perdue Sandlin, 86, a longtime resident of Cold Springs, Alabama and Guntersville, Alabama the last two and a half years to be close...
Obituary: Eleanor Bailey Robinson
Eleanor Bailey Robinson, 97, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away Dec. 31, 2020.
Eleanor was born Oct. 19, 1923 to Reverend Thomas Marvin and Ruth...
Obituary: Matthew Sean Breeden
A memorial service for Matthew Sean Breeden, 54, of Hanceville will be planned and announced in the future. Mr. Breeden passed from this life Jan....
Obituary: Rickey Arnold Harbison
Rickey Arnold Harbison, 71, of Logan died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Harbison; his fathe, James Avery...
Obituary: Carolyn Jeanette Hudson
A private memorial service for Carolyn Jeanette Hudson, 78, of Cullman will be planned and announced in the coming days. Mrs. Hudson passed from...
My view (part 2): There’s plenty to do!
Previously, I compiled a list of places to visit in and around Cullman County and north Alabama that are fun, and most importantly safe,...
Lawmakers, political leaders respond to U.S. Capitol chaos
Protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday while the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election....
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Remembering Wendell Guthrie
The Tribune is paying tribute to those in our community lost to COVID-19. If you would like to share your family's story, email...
Baileyton to make improvements to Parkside School parking lot
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night said the Town will make improvements to the parking area at Parkside School.
Mayor Windell Calloway...
ADPH: Test your home for radon during the winter months
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Many Alabama residents are spending more time inside their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means children and adults are...
Baileyton council says toys stolen, equipment damaged
BAILEYTON, Ala. - It seems Baileyton has had a bit of a “Grinch” problem throughout the holidays. Each year, the Town hosts a community...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope starts 2021 with area sweep over Curry
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After finishing as runners-up in the West Morgan Christmas Classic, both Good Hope squads looked to start 2021 strong as...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects area sweep at Addison
ADDISON, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Addison Tuesday night to take on the Bulldogs in a pair of area games. The excellent Lady Eagles’...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 26 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats drop area matchup to Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats were back home Tuesday night and hosting an area showdown against Muscle Shoals Lady Trojans. Despite playing...
Obituary: Audrey Mae Talley
Funeral services for Audrey Mae Talley, 85, of Jones Chapel will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at Jones Chapel First Baptist...
Obituary: Rebecca A. Sumner
Rebecca A. Sumner was born Sept. 26, 1933 in Limestone County, Alabama to George Washington Tribble and Willie Pearl Tribble.
She spent most of her...
Obituary: Beverly Frances Pullins
Beverly Frances Pullins, 72, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Pullins was born Dec. 9, 1948...
Obituary: Donald “Donnie” Royce Wisener
Donald “Donnie” Royce Wisener, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Blountsville, Alabama Jan. 1, 2021.
Donnie had a heart of gold and lived...
Obituary: Hugh Battles Montgomery, Jr.
Hugh Battles Montgomery, Jr., known by most as “Bud,” passed away Jan. 2, 2021. He was born July 20, 1949 in Jackson, Mississippi to...
Obituary: Nina Francine Hayes
Nina Francine Hayes, 89, of Cullman passed away Jan. 2, 2021. She was born May 19, 1931 in Falkville, Alabama.
Mrs. Hayes was a homemaker...
Obituary: Jeremy Todd Sams
Funeral services for Jeremy Todd Sams, 43, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. ...
Obituary: Kennith Wayne Tubbs
Kennith Wayne Tubbs- May 13, 1959-Jan. 2, 2021- A celebration of life will be held at Moss Funeral Home Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at...
Obituary: Patricia Carol Cook
A memorial service for Patricia Carol Cook, 70, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at Bangor Cemetery in...
Obituary: Virginia L. Calvert
A graveside service for Virginia L. Calvert, 88, of Doraville, Georgia will be at noon Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in...
Obituary: Barry Glenn Howse
Barry Glenn Howse, 71, of Cullman passed away Dec. 4, 2021. He was born May 17, 1949 in Cullman County, to Elonzoe and Marzell...
Holly Pond to continue providing free Wi-Fi at town parks
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday said free public Wi-Fi will be available for at least another 12 months...
‘It’s during times like these that abuse typically increases’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shutdowns and quarantines provide the perfect opportunity for families to spend more time together, enjoying each other’s company and shared activities...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Schools leaders hopeful for new year as 2021 kicks off
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s no denying 2020 was one of the most challenging years in recent history due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Cullman...
Grace Place sees hard impact, gets creative in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s ministry to those with memory loss and their caregivers, was stopped in its tracks by COVID-19...
99%! New record rate of adoptions through Tribune’s Pet of the Week series
CULLMAN, Ala. - The partnership between the Cullman County Animal Shelter and The Cullman Tribune hit a new high in 2020. The Pet of...
Op-Ed: Slowing coronavirus spread is key in 2021
As the new year begins and we reflect on 2020, we are faced with the sad reality that almost 4,800 Alabamians have died from...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles, Lady Eagles down Vinemont at home
BREMEN, Ala. – Both the Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles traveled to Jesse George Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with Cold Springs...
Berlin council puts more than $6K toward weather radios for residents
BERLIN, Ala. - After much controversy surrounding its decision not to repair or replace the town's tornado siren, the Berlin Town Council at a...
Obituary: Jerry Laotto Willibey
Jerry Laotto Willibey, 80, of Cullman died peacefully, Jan. 2, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife...
Obituary: Margie Marie Gurganus
The funeral service for Margie Marie Gurganus, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home...
COVID-19 hospitalizations soaring statewide; Jan. 4 update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama hit a record-high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reporting 3,064 patients currently...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Updated: Cullman judges postpone, alter in-person proceedings due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to COVID numbers that continue to rise in Cullman County, the county court system has postponed many cases and will...
Obituary: Clara Ann Bowen
Graveside services for Clara Ann Bowen, 70, of Cullman, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery....
Obituary: Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Goodwin
Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Goodwin, 79, of Arley passed away Jan. 2, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Jerry was born Dec. 20, 1941 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr.
Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr. of Cullman passed away Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born Sept. 20, 1936 to Glenson...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
HPD: Johnson’s Crossing incident ends peacefully
JOHNSON’S CROSSING, Ala. – Hanceville Assistant Police Chief Adam Hadder said an incident Sunday morning ended peacefully with no injuries.
Hadder said a 911 call...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Christmas Story by Crosby
I must apologize for not having this story last week. It is a belated Christmas story that I did not have all the facts...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900:
Miss Fannie Watts of Etha is attending music school at Holly Pond.
D.E. Jones is postmaster at Jones Chapel.
The sixth annual...
Protect your home from freezing and broken pipes this winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cold weather and harsh wind chills are a dangerous combination for residential homes and commercial businesses - every year, frozen and...
ALDOI: What to look for in your Summary of Benefits and Coverage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Health insurance plans can be complicated, but the right tools can help you understand what they cover and how much you’ll...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: 365+ American joy-givers of 2021
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! Last year in the first, joy-challenged months of the pandemic, the weekly “A ROUND OF APPLAUSE” series was launched to...
Obituary: Jessie Pearl Trussell
Funeral services for Jessie Pearl Trussell, 93, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Farley
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Farley, 83, of Ft. Payne, formerly of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Cullman...
Obituary: Reverend Randy Derrick Burnett
A graveside service for Reverend Randy Derrick Burnett, 43, of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Colony Community...
Obituary: Robert Emory Creel
In loving memory of Robert Emory Creel.
Robert Emory Creel passed away early Jan. 2, 2021 from complications of the COVID virus at the age...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 44 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
CWD detected in 2 additional NE Mississippi counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently received “suspect positive” Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test results for two...
Shedd, Gudger talk upcoming session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature will convene for the 2021 Legislative Session one month from today on Feb. 2. To get an idea...
A different kind of New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Year’s Eve celebration at Goat Island Brewing was noticeably different this year with many people opting to stay home...
Fighting the good fight
CULLMAN, Ala. - For Good Samaritan Health Clinic, a charitable medical group serving the uninsured of Cullman County, life could only get busier as...
United Way of Cullman County holds strong through 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is the kind of organization created for moments like 2020 has turned out to be. As...
Obituary: Edward Eugene Myers
Memorial service details for Edward Eugene Myers, 87, of Cullman are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Myers...
Obituary: Herman Ellis Thompson
A private family funeral service for Herman Ellis Thompson, 84, of Battleground will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Blair Congregational...
Obituary: James Donald Bagwell
Graveside service for James Donald Bagwell, 76, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Joey Dale Graves
Funeral services for Joey Dale Graves of Bremen, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at the age of 64, will be at Livingston...
Obituary: Marjorie Ann Wix
Marjorie Ann Wix of Bethsadia passed away Wednesday Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 78. The family will receive friends at Moss Service...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 76 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Hanceville Nutrition open for business
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Just in time for those New Year’s resolutions, Hanceville Nutrition is open and ready to help you get off to a...
‘I try to keep it as natural as possible’
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary second-grade teacher Kelly Hayes’ no. 1 passion is teaching, but from an early age, nutrition and the love of...
My view: There’s plenty to do!
The COVID-19 pandemic continues, and most are still waiting for their turn to receive the vaccine. This doesn’t mean you have to be idle...
APLICATIONS
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s postseason run ends with 64-44 loss to Buckhorn
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Bearcats returned to Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Friday to face Buckhorn in this year’s Northwest Regional semifinal and the...
