Terracotta pipes cause snag in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council Thursday approved just over $6,000 in expenses due to an unforeseen issue Public Works encountered on Commercial Street....
Several fatalities following multiple wrecks on I-65 near Dodge City, Good Hope
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Thursday evening Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County Coroner, confirmed three fatalities occurred in two separate collisions in the northbound lanes of...
PREP SOFTBALL: Wilkins’ no-hitter lifts West Point over Jasper 1-0
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point was coming off a thrilling win Tuesday against Russellville and The Lady Warriors found themselves in another tight game...
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Cullman downs Springville 4-0 in opening round
CULLMAN, Ala. – After putting together a phenomenal regular season and claiming an area title, the Lady Bearcats returned home to Oliver Woodard Stadium...
Obituary: Marguerite Edwards Dale
Marguerite Edwards Dale, 102, of Hanceville, passed away peacefully into the glory of the Lord April 21, 2021, at Cullman Regional Medical Center, with...
Obituary: Charles Keller Sloan
Charles Keller Sloan, 69, of Hueytown, Alabama, passed away Monday evening, April 19, 2021. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 15, 1951...
Miss Alabama USA visits Cullman County Economic Development
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, April 22, Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan, a native of Cullman, visited with Cullman County Industrial Development Authority members...
North Alabama Quartet Convention returns to Cullman May 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Quartet Convention, which has enjoyed great success over the last two years, had to be postponed from its...
Arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Primary School named 2021 finalist for Dr. Louisa Moats Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School has been named a 2021 finalist for the prestigious national Dr. Louisa Moats Award. The school was...
After more than ten years, Harmony School returns to the ball field
LOGAN, Ala. - Saturday, April 17 saw the first opening day at Harmony School's ball field in more than ten years. Crowds flocked to...
Cullman Caring for Kids holds awareness event at Heritage Park
Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) held an awareness event at Heritage Park Wednesday in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, decorating the park with...
Stephanie Lawson is named new director of Commission on Aging
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stephanie Lawson was introduced by Chairman Jeff Clemons Tuesday evening as the new Commission on Aging director. Lawson comes to the...
Cullman County Commission approves tax abatements for potential new businesses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) project manager Stanley Kennedy addressed the Cullman County Commission Tuesday evening at their monthly meeting. A...
Cullman County Commission votes to release CARES Act funds as supplemental payment to Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County employees will soon receive COVID supplemental payments from CARES Act reimbursement funds. Chairman Jeff Clemons cast the deciding vote...
Obituary: Edgar “Sherrell” Henderson
Edgar “Sherrell” Henderson, 79, of Holly Pond, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born on August 15, 1941, in Marshall County,...
Obituary: Joseph Edward Gully
Joseph Edward Gully, 50, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born October 2, 1970 to Joseph and Evelyn Gully.He...
Obituary: John Robert Faulkner
Mr. John Robert Faulkner, Sr., 64, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...
Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips signs proclamation, recognizing Wallace State during Community College Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips and the city of Oneonta recently recognized Wallace State at City Hall, presenting a proclamation to honor...
Hanceville, Cullman honor Wallace State with proclamations during Community College Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs both signed proclamations this week recognizing Wallace State Community College during Community...
Arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Board of Education announces 2021 graduation dates, times
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools is excited to announce the dates and times for high school graduation. All ceremonies will return to Wallace...
AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese announces retirement plans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Director Steve Savarese announced plans to step down from the position he has held for...
A decade later, Bo Jackson still ‘Bikes for Bama’
AUBURN, Ala. – Nearly 10 years ago, two-sport legend Bo Jackson called on celebrities, friends and fans to cycle through communities devastated by a...
Hanceville High School blood drive surpasses donor goal
HANCEVILLE. Ala. - Students at Hanceville High School filled every spot available for their spring blood drive with the American Red Cross. Tuesday’s blood...
Cullman County Community Development Commission awards $84,000 in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Monday evening and awarded a total of $84,000 in grants.
The following grant requests...
West Point Town Council receives positive report on water treatment plant
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point received a great report card for its water treatment plant. The plant’s 2020 report to be submitted to...
PREP SOCCER: Warriors, Lady Warriors fall to J.B. Pennington
WEST POINT, Ala. – J.B. Pennington made the trip to West Point for a pair of varsity matchups with the Warriors and Lady Warriors...
Obituary: James Verbon Stidham
Memorial service for James Verbon Stidham, 88, of Vinemont is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
PREP SOFTBALL: Quinn’s walk off leads West Point past Russellville 15-14
WEST POINT, Ala. – It took 33 combined hits, six combined homeruns and 29 total runs scored but the West Point Lady Warriors and...
Cullman Caring for Kids holds Child Abuse Prevention Month observance at Heritage Park from...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) is spending April observing Child Abuse Prevention Month--an emphasis on its mission of preventing violence against...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope collects 5-2 win over Winston County
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted Winston County for its final regular season game Tuesday night, looking to snap a four-game losing streak...
Arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Dr. Andrea Johnson developed her leadership skills at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Dr. Andrea Johnson of Huntsville enrolled in classes at Wallace State Community College in 1997, she already had a bachelor’s...
Married at 17: couple returns to Cullman to celebrate 56 years together
CULLMAN, Ala. - As he walked across the yard to pick her up for the first time, she turned to her aunt and said,...
Pet of the Week: Let Peaches be your spring treat!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Peaches is a 2.5-3-year-old Golden Retriever/German Shepherd...
Ultimate Fair to return to Good Hope April 21
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair is returning to Good Hope this week! The fair will run Wednesday, April 21 through Sunday, April...
St. Bernard’s 2021 Bloomin’ Festival considered a huge success
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a year of COVID shutdowns, St. Bernard Prep’s annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair returned April 17-18, more than...
Cullman area legislators Stadthagen, Gudger commended by Republican Party for conservative legislation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman area legislators State Sen. Garlan Gudger and State Rep. Scott Stadthagen last week received the Alabama Republican Party’s Chairman’s Commendation...
PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond takes 5-4 area win over Pennington, Broncos down Mustangs 3-1
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos hosted an area matchup against J.B. Pennington on senior night Monday while right next door...
Law enforcement officers locate vehicle involved in Monday afternoon pursuit; suspect in custody.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Monday evening, Cullman Police and Cullman County Sheriff's deputies located the white Ford Expedition involved in Monday afternoon's pursuit from...
Obituary: Raymon House
Raymon House, 87, of Holly Pond, passed away on April 17, 2021. He was born October 12, 1933. He was born of Walter H....
Obituary: Annie “Carol” Ergle
Annie “Carol” Ergle entered into rest on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Haleyville surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born on June 11, 1942...
Obituary: Michael Glen Gears
Memorial service is incomplete for Michael Glen Gears, 61, of Hayden.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Gears passed away Sunday,...
Obituary: Timothy William Tucker, Sr.
Memorial service for Timothy William Tucker, Sr., 59, of Cullman is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Tucker...
Obituary: Donnie (Donna) Lay Blackmon
Funeral service for Donnie (Donna) Lay Blackmon, 71, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Thursday,
April 22, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf and men’s tennis win respective ACCC championships; volleyball’s season ends...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s women’s golf and men’s tennis teams won their respective Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournaments over the weekend.
Wallace State’s women’s...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats edge West Point 2-0 on the road
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both Cullman and West Point put on impressive showings over the weekend at this year’s Pre-State Blowout Tournament and Monday...
Arrests and incidents reported April 15-18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15-18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter succeeds in historic first flight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Monday, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The...
Liven up spring gardens with perennial plants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – All gardeners know that no spring garden is complete without perennial plants. Adding different textures, colors and shapes, perennials can...
Opinion: Legislative update from Rep. Randall Shedd
"Major broadband legislation will be addressed again in my committee (House Urban & Rural Development) this coming week.
A working group of legislators met with...
Obituary: Roger Allen Hestla
Graveside service for Roger Allen Hestla, 68, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at Bethsadia Baptist Cemetery, with Rev....
NASA celebrates Earth Day by showing how we are #connectedbyearth
WASHINGTON D.C. - NASA’s investment in space – both the unique Earth science conducted in orbit and the technology developed by living in space...
Editorial: The guide to ‘one-uppers’
We all know someone who seems compelled to ruin any and every conversation. I call them the one-uppers. Regardless of your experience, they feel...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Applejack is a sweet treat!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
365 American Joy-Givers for 2021: The Good Ship Enterprise Birthday Party
The setting for “The Good Ship Enterprise Birthday Party” could have been on the Good Ship Lollypop with Shirley Temple or another good ship,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1904 and 1934
From The Files Of 1904:
George Markland has bought a lot on Highlands, with the view of building a nice residence.
Some very naughty boys cut...
Obituary: Ephron Homer Davis
Ephron Homer Davis, lifelong resident of Hanceville, AL, passed at his home peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on April 16th, 2021. Homer was 85...
Obituary: Niomie Danielle Daly
Niomie Danielle Daly, 36, of Warrior, formerly of Bartow, FL passed away April 12, 2021. She was an amazing mother, a daughter, a sister,...
Obituary: Augzelle (Auggie) Roberta Garrison
Augzelle (Auggie) Roberta Garrison, 89 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Roberta...
Obituary: Viola Humanes Davenport
Funeral service for Viola Humanes Davenport, age 70 of Hanceville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors down Fairview 9-2 to win 3rd straight county crown
VINEMONT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors may not have had the chance to defend their county championship in 2020 but they made sure...
Human Trafficking 101: survivor educates Cullman County officials and social workers on trafficking issues,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Amy Joy, a human trafficking survivor who went on to become a social worker, psychologist and lecturer on human trafficking...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help crime victims navigate the court system
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $475,016 grant to help Alabama crime victims better navigate the judicial system.
The grant to the...
Cullman industries and businesses need workers, job fair coming April 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area industries and businesses are in need of workers, and local agencies are teaming up to bring supply and demand...
ADEM creates video series for Earth Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – To celebrate Earth Day and encourage high school and middle school students to pursue careers in the sciences, the Alabama Department...
Alabama’s March unemployment rate drops to 3.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary seasonally adjusted March 2021 unemployment rate is 3.8%, down...
PREP BASEBALL: Eagles, Bulldogs, Aggies roll on day 1 of County Tournament
VINMEONT, Ala. – This week has been packed with important games that hold postseason implications, but Friday local county teams had to refocus and...
Obituary: Cassandra Leigh Hunter
Memorial Service for Cassandra Leigh Hunter, age 36, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
‘Great to be a Bearcat’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Before Cullman High School’s varsity baseball team clinched its 10th straight area title Thursday night, the school welcomed the next generation...
Arrests and incidents reported April 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Governor awards grants to aid victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $214,500 to four agencies in north Alabama to continue providing services to domestic...
Dripping Springs Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors good citizens
The Dripping Springs Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution honored outstanding seniors from each of the area high schools...
Cullman High School band percussion ensemble to perform free concert Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Band program’s 2021 Percussion Ensemble will at last be able to showcase their talents Thursday, April 22 at 7...
Cullman 911 system receives updates
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thanks to a $150,000 grant recently received through the Cullman County E-911 Board, the City of Cullman’s emergency dispatch center has...
City of Cullman receives clean 2020 financial audit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom announced at Monday’s council meeting that the city’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 financial audit is...
Cullman Regional relocates COVID-19 vaccine clinic to Urgent Care Center on campus
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the demand for COVID-19 vaccines is starting to decrease, Cullman Regional is relocating its vaccine clinic to the Cullman Regional...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Eagles fall to Sumiton Christian 9-5; Thursday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles returned home to host Sumiton Christian in their area finale Thursday night looking to keep their...
Grant to help women in need start careers in welding, diesel technology
(Cullman Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation has received a grant from the Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham, allowing women experiencing...
Obituary: James Larry Berry
James Larry Berry, age 77, of Haleyville, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Berry was...
Obituary: Thomas Ross Eubank
Memorial Service for Thomas Ross Eubank, 52, of Cullman, will be Friday, April 23, 2021 at Daystar Church in Good Hope. The family will...
Obituary: Rev. Millard G. Mann
Rev. Millard G. Mann of Cullman, Alabama passed away April 13, 2021 at the age of 96. He was born March 29, 1925 in...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats shut down Hartselle 2-0 to win 10th straight area title
CULLMAN, Ala. – A global pandemic may have prevented the Bearcats from defending their area championship last year but they more than made up...
Arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball opens play at nationals; golf, baseball and softball updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s undefeated volleyball team opens action today in the NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championships at West Plains, Mo.
The 12th-seeded Lions, featuring...
Getting outside to enjoy spring weather
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Spring is here once again. That means getting the family together and spending time outdoors. However, sometimes we need a boost to...
Houston, Pike Counties take top honors for Farm-City programs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Houston and Pike counties are top in the state when it comes to Alabama Farm-City programs, and each group’s members were...
‘Serving the community’
CULLMAN, Ala. - School days are often busy ones, so what better way to take a break than with a basket full of goodies...
Colony Parks and Recreation up and running
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Councilwoman Jasmine Cole, the youngest member of the council and in her first term, drew praise from members and attending...
Obituary: Mildred T. Taylor
Mildred T. Taylor, 92 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mildred was...
Obituary: Peter William Schmudlach
Peter William Schmudlach, age 72, of Auburn, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021.
He was born to Leslie and Carol (Gerke) Schmudlach on...
Obituary: Patrick Shane Self
Funeral services for Patrick Shane Self, 30, of Vinemont, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend...
Obituary: Billy Ray Stewart
It’s MOST difficult to know where to begin writing about the long and varied life of Billy Ray Stewart. He filled many roles. He...
Obituary: Dexter Leon Goodwin
On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Dexter Leon Goodwin, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and follower of Christ, passed away at the...
Obituary: Herbert “Bill” Alvin Ballew
Graveside Service for Herbert "Bill" Alvin Ballew, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Antioch Missionary...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman’s Heatherly, Milne sign with Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. – After celebrating Callie Crider’s scholarship signing last week, two more Bearcat standouts made their way to the Cullman High School Library...
Arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State to send $2 million to students in stimulus payments
HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace State Community College is distributing approximately $2 million to students taking college credit classes. Students who are enrolled in credit-bearing classes for...
South Vinemont Town Council passes resolution to adopt mitigation plan; approves several agenda items
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday evening for their April meeting. The council approved several items on the agenda by...
APLICATIONS
Rep. Ed Henry charged, indicted in pill mill case
Rep. Ed Henry, R- Hartselle represents Alabama House District 9, which includes parts of Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties. He did not seek re-election...
