Good Hope City Council votes on grant application to build new road off Highway...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council voted unanimously Monday night to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for a new road...
Cullman Funeral Home opens new crematory to serve the community locally
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, May 6, marked the first use of Cullman's second crematory, which is located within the Cullman Funeral Home. Now certified and...
Cullman City Council gears up for community special events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved upcoming special events and helped Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 prepare...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Cullman hammers Jasper 15-2 in opening round
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats traveled to Florence’s Coffee O’Neal Park Wednesday to compete in this year’s 6A North Regional Tournament, and they...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors rally to take game 1 over East Limestone 10-4
FLORENCE, Ala. – West Point traveled to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence for day one of this year’s North Regional Tournament Wednesday and overcame...
Arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CHS responds to reports of weapon possession
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the morning of May 12, it was brought to the attention of the Cullman High School administration that a CHS...
West Point 8th grader Brodie Henry is county 2021 Scholars’ Bowl MVP, middle school...
WEST POINT, Ala. - When West Point Middle School took first place honors in the recent county middle school Scholars’ Bowl tournament, 8th-grader Brodie...
Colony Councilwoman cleared of ethics violation charges by State Ethics Commission
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, subject of an ethics complaint filed by Mayor Curtis Johnson in February charging that she had used...
Colony Councilman resigns, council rescinds Town Clerk’s dismissal
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Town Council meeting Tuesday afternoon was a busy one with multiple items on the agenda, and a big piece of...
Duck River Reservoir to lower pool elevation for dam inspection
CULLMAN, Ala. The Utilities Board of the City of Cullman issued the following statement on Tuesday, May 11:
The Utilities Board of the City of...
Tension in South Vinemont
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- Tensions were high at the South Vinemont Council’s Tuesday evening work session and regular meeting. At April’s work session, council member...
Obituary: Maxwell Shirley Daniel
Maxwell Shirley Daniel, 89, of Phil Campbell, entered into rest on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Daniel was born June 16, 1931...
Obituary: Sandra Kay Hendrix
Sandra Kay Hendrix, age 63, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham.
Mrs. Hendrix was born on August...
Obituary: Jerome “Jerry” H. Thomas
Jerome "Jerry" H. Thomas of Falkville, in Cullman County, passed away May 10, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born March 26,...
Obituary: William Ernie Moore
A funeral service for William Ernie Moore of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Valley View Church in Arkadelphia....
Veteran Memorial: Albert R. Howard
Albert R. Howard was born December 28, 1924 in Cullman County and listed Cullman as his hometown. He enlisted in the United States Army...
Arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Colony food pantry gears up for summer food program, starts May 17
COLONY, Ala. - The Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry located at the Educational Complex in Colony has announced plans for its 2021 summer food service...
Bassmaster College Series stops at Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. — Talented teams from across the country will converge on Lewis Smith Lake May 14-15 for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by...
Nothing but smiles at the 2nd annual Ridin’ for Residents Jeep Parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents of several area nursing homes and assisted living facilities were all smiles Saturday as they were visited by close to...
PALS committee accepting nomination for the 2021 Beautification Awards
The Cullman County People Against A Littered State committee is busy making plans to recognize the efforts of the many businesses that work hard...
‘A sticky situation’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The PTA Spring Fundraiser paid off with a silly surprise for some students at West Elementary School last week. Several students...
School officials address local industry needs for skilled workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Friday morning, representatives from more than 20 local industries met with educational leaders to discuss ways of bringing...
Obituary: Randy Hale
Funeral service for Randy Hale, 59, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: James Holland Lee, Jr.
James Holland Lee, Jr., 60, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on May 8, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children.
Mr. Lee was...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s Wilkins signs with Coastal Alabama
ADDISON, Ala. – It was an exciting day in the library of Addison High School as Logan "Baby Shaq" Wilkins signed his letter of...
Breaking News: Governor Kay Ivey announces end of participation in all federal pandemic unemployment...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs effective June...
Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6-9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SOFTBALL: 5 local teams preparing for Regional Tournaments
CULLMAN Ala. – This year’s area tournaments are officially in the books and there are still five local teams preparing to continue their postseason...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 7 softball cruises in ACCC Tournament, winning 13th title in program...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 7th-ranked softball team navigated through the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament as it did during the regular season...
Deer: Attract or deter?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer in residential areas—homeowners either love the friendly visitors or wish they would leave plants alone. While hunting season has...
78-year-old earns college degree after decades of pursuing her dream
Vivian Cunningham graduated from Samford University at the age of 78 on May 8. There was no easy path to her degree, and long...
Driver indicted, arrested in deadly 2020 Cullman crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angelica Denise Ruffin, 38, of Huntsville, a driver involved in a deadly crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and...
Devotion – Dressing for the day
“Put on the full armor of God; so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11...
Over vs. under watering house plants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Wouldn’t it be nice if house plants could talk? That would certainly make caring for them easier. Many people feel...
United Way seeks help for food bank as letter carriers’ drive canceled
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual food drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers typically nets thousands of pounds of food for local...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Wonders of America Birthday Party
America has many natural wonders: our national parks and forests, majestic mountains, giant Redwoods and Sequoias, Louisiana bayous and the Florida Everglades. And, thanks...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954:
Dear Sir:
I wish to extend my congratulations on the eightieth birthday of The Cullman Tribune. The writer is a bit older, having been born...
Obituary: J.D. Blalock
Funeral services for J.D. Blalock, 87, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Cullman’s Thompson earns 1st major league win against Pittsburgh
CHICAGO, Ill. – It’s been quite a week for Cullman native Keegan Thompson. The former Bearcat and Auburn star made his major league debut...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Bearcats finish area runners-up, advance to North Regional
HARTSELLE, Ala. – It was a long and wild night in Hartselle Friday. Cullman returned to Sparkman Park in Hartselle to continue its run...
Palomino RV Resort to open new aqua park Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - As residents prepare for summer to kick off, the Palomino RV Resort at Burrow-Hamilton Farm plans to unveil a new way...
Alabama historical site Brindley Cemetery restored and rededicated
CULLMAN, Ala. - A rededication of the Brindley Cemetery was held Friday afternoon with the descendants of Mace Thomas Payne Brindley (Brindley Mountain namesake)...
$3.6M awarded for broadband expansion projects in Cullman Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Friday released the following statement regarding three grants awarded by the Alabama Department of Economic and...
Bill calling for vote to make County School Superintendent an elected position passes in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - House Bill 622, which would change the Cullman County School Superintendent from an appointed post to an elected post, passed the Senate...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond tops J.B. Pennington 14-4 to win area title
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Rainy weather delayed area tournaments all over the state earlier this week but the Lady Broncos were finally able to...
Obituary: Jack Nix
Jack Nix, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Jack was born January 30, 1930. There will be a...
Obituary: Belva Susan Kampis
Funeral Service for Belva Susan Kampis, age 70, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Sherron “Sherry” C. Stricklin
Funeral services for Sherron “Sherry” C. Stricklin, of Cullman, Alabama will be 12:15 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
B.A.S.S., Alabama Power, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance & the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Participation in angling has hit new highs in the past year, and a new public use pavilion built by skilled volunteers...
Alabama faith leaders call on Gov. Ivey to expand Medicaid
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nearly 300 Alabama faith leaders released a joint letter Thursday calling on Gov. Kay Ivey to expand Medicaid coverage immediately for...
Arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville City Council discusses construction that will begin soon on new senior center
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- A new bid for the construction of the new Hanceville Senior Center was approved by the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening. The...
City of Hanceville recognizes local teen’s efforts in raising awareness for Lyme Disease
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 13, was recognized by the City of Hanceville Thursday evening at their council meeting. Hill contracted Lyme Disease while...
‘The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery’ opens at St. Bernard, shows continue Friday...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School’s Drama Department premiered “The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” Thursday evening at the Byre theater on...
Superior scores for three area band programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three local high school band programs are celebrating this week after earning superior ratings from the Alabama Music Educators Association’s Music...
Alabama House approves medical marijuana bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday approved a medical marijuana bill that would allow registered patients with qualifying conditions to...
Relay Day – A community coming together against cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Friday, May 7, 2021, “Relay Day – A Community Coming Together...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Clemmons’ 1-hitter leads Cullman past Muscle Shoals 4-0
HARTSELLE, Ala. – After rain showers delayed the start of area tournaments all over the state, Cullman was finally able to hit the field...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point handles Russellville 14-2 to claim 5A, Area 15 crown
WEST POINT, Ala. – After defeating Russellville in the opening round of this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Warriors had...
Chamber seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year award
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2021-2022 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizenship Award to he presented at...
CCBOE votes to sell Section 16 property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday voted to sell the board's property on Smith Lake to R&D Lake Properties,...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Softball, baseball teams begin postseason play Friday; women’s tennis season ends at...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s softball and baseball teams begin pursuit of conference tournament championships on Sunday.
Wallace State’s 7th-ranked softball team, seeded No. 1,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Troy Athletics hands out top honors at 7th annual Trojan Tribute; Cullman’s Thomas wins...
TROY, Ala. – Troy Athletics honored greatness among its student-athletes Wednesday night with the seventh annual Trojan Tribute award show. For the second straight...
Math class heads to the garden at West Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. - The outdoor classroom at West Elementary already serves as an innovative green space to learn more about nature and science, but...
Cullman Area Technology Academy celebrates its teachers
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Principal Billy Troutman of the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) took time during National Teacher Appreciation Week to recognize his...
Mayor proclaims ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of May 2021 “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the...
Mother’s Day: Local mothers share what they’d love the most!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and before you head out the door to select the perfect card or gift, listen to what these local...
Obituary: Charmian Mardis (Perfetti) Olszowka
Charmian Mardis (Perfetti) Olszowka, age 74, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Charmian was born February 25, 1947 in Niagara...
Obituary: Charles Wayne Brown
Funeral Service for Charles Wayne Brown, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Thelene Thomas
Funeral Service for Mrs. Thelene Thomas, 85, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021, at Cullman Funeral Home. The family will...
RNR Search and Rescue in need of donations
CULLMAN, Ala. - RNR Search and Rescue, a recently-formed S&R team that serves Cullman and surrounding counties, is in need of donations and volunteers. For...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point’s Wilkins lands on North All-Star roster
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association have completed the rosters for this year’s North-South All-Star Softball Game...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Stancil earns spot on North All-Star roster
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hayden Stancil put together a stellar junior campaign this year at Cullman High school, contributing on the mound, at the plate...
Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve access road in city of Cullman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant for the city of Cullman improve public safety and alleviate traffic hazards.
The funds from...
Baileyton Town Council member Dewayne Sumner continues to recover from accident; council discusses downed...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council was short one council member Monday night as council member Dewayne Sumner continues to recover at home from...
Arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview Town Council hears request for noise ordinance
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Town Council on Monday evening heard from local resident Paula Brock, who asked the council to consider enacting a...
Holly Pond town council votes to surplus two properties, discusses sewer rate increase
HOLLY POND, Ala. - During their meeting Monday evening, members of the Holly Pond town council voted to surplus two properties that no longer had...
Cullman Strawberry Festival a big success
CULLMAN, Ala. - For 82 years, the city of Cullman has celebrated the area’s prolific strawberry crops and, after facing the COVID shutdown of...
‘A community arts event unlike any you’ve ever attended’: Cullman playwright to release interactive...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mother's Day 2021 will be the online debut of a new "community arts event" from the mind of Cullman-based playwright Ben...
Food that touches the soul
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- “Food that touches the soul.” That’s how the owner of Merriweather’s Soul Food describes what you can expect at their new restaurant...
Cullman’s Thompson makes 1st career start against Dodgers
CHICAGO, Ill. – Former Cullman and Auburn baseball star Keegan Thompson made his first career start for the Chicago Cubs against the defending champion...
Obituary: Michael “Shane” Graves
Michael "Shane" Graves, age 47, of Blountsville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Shane was born December 28, 1973 in Birmingham, Alabama...
Obituary: Ella Marie (Hagan) Burns
Ella Marie was a consummate and loving mother, wife, teacher and friend adored by all who knew her. A graduate of Cullman High School...
Obituary: Gregory Allen Cleghorn
Gregory Allen Cleghorn, 46, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Jasper, Alabama.
Greg was born on May 29, 1974...
Obituary: Marston Hester Lancaster
Graveside services for Marston Hester Lancaster, 58, of Good Hope, Alabama will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Bethlehem East Cemetery...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Editorial: Time to check your wall heaters
I consider myself quite lucky after discovering a fire in my living room Monday afternoon. For anyone with older homes with built-in electric wall...
Veteran Memorial: William Howard Gunter
William Howard Gunter listed Bremen as his hometown when he enlisted with the United States Marine Corp. He served in the Korean War and...
Veteran Memorial: Leo Dwaine Andrews
Leo Dwaine Andrews was born June 25, 1932 in Cullman County and called Vinemont home. Andrews enlisted in the United States Navy and served in...
Cullman’s Wiggins wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lewis Smith Lake
JASPER, Ala. (May 4, 2021) – Boater Jordan Wiggins of Cullman, Alabama, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine at Lewis Smith Lake in Jasper,...
Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard county wrap-up: West Point high school and middle school teams dominate
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - West Point’s high school and middle school teams in 2021 continued the dominant performance in Scholars’ Bowl that they have...
St. Bernard Prep Drama presents ‘The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery’ May 6-8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Saint Bernard Prep Drama Department returns to the stage after the 2020 shutdown with the one-act play “The Murder Mystery...
CCCDC awards over $80,000 in grants to local fire departments and other recipients
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recipients of the most recent grants from the Cullman County Community Development Commission gathered Monday morning to receive the funds for...
Baileyton Town Council holds first meeting in new Town Hall
BAILEYTON, Ala.- On what would be Rolfe Burks’ 117th birthday, the Baileyton Town Council were able to conduct their first council meeting in the new...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Russellville 4-1 to advance
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament began at West Point High School Monday night and after Russellville defeated Lawrence County...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Broncos top J.B. Pennington 7-6 in opening round
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond began its area tournament at home Monday, and they took on J.B. Pennington to kick things off. After falling behind...
APLICATIONS
Not to be: Pelham upsets defending state champ Bearcats in 6A...
HUNTSVILLE - Two unusual goals were enough for Pelham to prevent the Cullman Bearcats from taking home their second straight Alabama High School Athletic...
