Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ivey extends Safer at Home Order through Dec. 11; business restrictions eased
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Amid an increasing number of deaths and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state, Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer...
CHS announces protocols for 2020 basketball season, digital ticketing plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is implementing new safety and health protocols in preparation for basketball season this winter, in an effort to...
PREP FOOTBALL: 7 local teams gearing up for state playoffs Friday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - The regular season has come to an end for high school football in Alabama and there are seven local teams preparing...
CHS honored with 2020 College Success Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School has been honored with the 2020 College Success Award from www.GreatSchools.org, a leading nonprofit that tracks how well...
Harris named to Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Watch List
BIRMINGHAM – UAB senior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named to the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Watch List, as announced by the award's panel...
Why do leaves change colors?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Crisp, cool mornings and long shadows signal that fall has truly set in. With a transition into cooler weather, comes...
Book signing with local author Johnny Burks Nov. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will welcome local author Johnny Burks, who recently released his memoir,...
Making family meals less stressful
For a lot of families, the idea of family meals can seem daunting. The term often makes people think of elaborate meals that take...
Welti Chicken Supper this Saturday: a tradition 87 years in the making
WELTI, Ala. - The 87th annual Welti Chicken Supper will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Welti Elementary School, 8545...
More than 40 area veterans have received SGB shot to combat PTSD
CULLMAN, Ala. - A growing number of Cullman area veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are enjoying the benefits of the Stellate...
Vinemont administration takes oaths
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s Town Council gathered at the Vinemont Community Center Monday night for the swearings-in of its newly elected and re-elected members....
New Baileyton mayor, council sworn in
Updated 11-4-20 at 11:48 p.m.
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas on Monday administered the oaths of office to new Baileyton...
Obituary: James Loyd Rooker
Colonel James Loyd "Jim" Rooker passed away at home Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Jim was diagnosed in December of 2019 with carcinoma cancer from...
Obituary: Robert Joseph “Joey” Parker
Graveside services for Robert Joseph “Joey” Parker will be at Good Hope Cemetery Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. with Bro. William Parker...
Obituary: Willie Aubrey Carnes
Willie Aubrey Carnes, 87, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born Oct. 5, 1933 to Thomas Anderson...
Obituary: Raudel Gandara Rodriguez
The Rite of Christian Burial for Raudel Gandara Rodriguez, 48, of Holly Pond will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Sacred...
Obituary: Reba Mann
Reba Mann, 73, of Lynn passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Mann was born Sept. 21, 1947 in Alapaha,...
Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Wednesday reported 35 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. According to Vice President, Marketing Lindsey Dossey, that’s the highest number...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at Albertville Invitational
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s swim team was in action at the Sand Mountain Recreation Center last weekend to compete in this year’s...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point’s Baker turns adversity into opportunity
WEST POINT, Ala. -- This high school football season, one that many weren’t sure would happen, was loaded with high expectations for West Point....
Wallace State Future Foundation hosting Student Investment Lunch-In and Auction
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Future Foundation is gearing up for its 16th annual fundraiser. Postponed and reorganized due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Wallace State Communications & Marketing earns 6 NCMPR Medallion Awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Communications and Marketing Department earned six Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public...
Connecting with local seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents of USA Healthcare’s Woodland Village in Cullman are making new friends despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The recently launched USA...
Ballots cast, U.S. waits for results
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ballots have been cast, and most of the races decided, but as of press time Tuesday night, an unprecedented number...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 36 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Monday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,286 cases confirmed...
Obituary: David Olen Pigg
It is with great sadness that the family of David Olen James Pigg, of Vinemont announces his passing Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at the...
Obituary: Bobby Kent Moore
Funeral services for Bobby Kent Moore, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral home Chapel. Visitation will begin...
Obituary: Aubra Lee Gable
Funeral services for Aubra Lee Gable, 85, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church...
Obituary: Virginia Fine Doss
Graveside services for Virginia Fine Doss, 90, of Huntsville will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery...
Obituary: Jonathan Derek Cone
Jonathan Derek Cone, 37, of Charlestown, MD died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.
He was born in Virginia March 26, 1983 and worked in shipping.
Survivors include...
CATA carpentry students build, donate storage building for Wallace State scholarship auction
CULLMAN, Ala. - As their community service project for the school year, Carpentry students at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) built and donated...
Vinemont’s Cody Thompson earns perfect score on Army Combat Fitness Test
CULLMAN, Ala. – Vinemont’s Cody Thompson recently achieved a perfect 600 on the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). He is one of only...
‘Bernard Blues and BBQ’ deemed a success
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School on Sunday declared the 2020 “Bernard Blues and BBQ” festival to be a success. While attendance will...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: PUPPY TIME: Jingles all the way!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Jingles is a puppy, a 4.5-month-old Shepherd...
Former CCSO detention deputy charged with sexual misconduct with inmate
CULLMAN, Ala. – A former Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) detention deputy was arrested over the weekend after investigators determined he had an inappropriate...
Cullman City School Board sworn in
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City School Board members on Monday night took their oaths of office, administered by Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd.
Place...
Colony Town Council holds organizational meeting in absence of new mayor
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s new administration has gotten off to a rocky start, even before its officials were sworn in for the new term,...
Curt’s Closet makes 1st step toward new, larger facility; McAlister’s Deli site plan approved
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet, a popular Cullman-based charity that provides free clothing and accessories to children and teens of families in need, came...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,250 cases confirmed...
Obituary: James Loyd Rooker
James Loyd Rooker was born Aug. 12, 1938 and passed away Nov. 1, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Margaret Goodwin Simnons
Margaret Goodwin Simnons, 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Margaret was born Nov. 24, 1939 in Cullman County, Alabama.
Margaret is...
Obituary: Christina Lynn Hicks
Christina Lynn Hicks, 46, of Jasper entered into rest Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Christina was born March 25, 1974 in...
Obituary: Jonathon Lamar Harden
Jonathon Lamar Harden of Cullman, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born Jan. 2, 1937 to John...
Obituary: Billy Kenneth Goodwin
June 2, 1943-Nov. 1, 2020- Billy Kenneth Goodwin of Good Hope, Alabama is survived by his devoted wife, Marilyn Brown Goodwin; children Chris (Penny)...
Obituary: Richard Maurice Hudson, Jr.
Memorial services for Richard Maurice Hudson, Jr., 47, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at Richard’s residence, 3330 County...
Obituary: Delton McElroy
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Delton McElroy, 81, of Cullman will be Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Northbrook Baptist...
Obituary: Hattie “Ann” Graveman
Hattie "Ann" Graveman, 82, of Lacey’s Spring, Alabama passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ann was born March 26, 1938 in Geiger, Alabama.
Ann is...
CCPS gets creative to host annual fall festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s become tradition for Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) to host a fall festival for students, and not even the circumstances...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP GOLF: Fairview’s Roberts signs with Wallace State
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Brileigh Roberts celebrated the next step of her athletic and academic career at Fairview High School Monday afternoon. Friends, family,...
Shedd recognized by U.S. Dept. of Defense for work supporting military families
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview last week received recognition from the United States Department of Defense for his work in the last...
Election Day: What Cullman County voters need to know
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across the nation will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 to cast their ballots in the 2020 General Election....
ADPH: Take steps to lower the risk of COVID-19 spread when voting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joins election officials and others in urging Alabamians to practice healthy behaviors when making...
Wallace State cross country teams win 3rd consecutive ACCC titles
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s cross-country teams are Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champions for the third consecutive season, both cruising to the titles at Huntsville’s John Hunt...
Cullman Historic District home becomes Jurassic Park for a night
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Historic District got a little more historic Saturday night as a home at the intersection of Fourth Avenue Southeast and...
Obituary: Phillip Andrew Carden
Private family funeral services for Phillip Andrew Carden, 61, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Herbert Daleno Kilpatrick
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Herbert Daleno Kilpatrick, 77, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Kilpatrick...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,225 cases confirmed...
Bargain hunt at Treasures by Hea
The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune’s special yearly edition, “Community Matters.”
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Garden City’s Treasures by Hea offers like-new to...
Wallace State Child Development extends deadline for Spring 2021 applications
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Child Development program has extended its application deadline for spring 2021 entry through Jan. 1, 2021.
The...
A Round of Applause for the (Cullman County) Joy-Givers: Phil Cabri and daughters
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. The “local” version of this fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1952, 1957
From the Files of 1952:
L.W. Yates is serving as Superintendent of Cullman City Schools.
F.G. Manley brought a giant persimmon into the Tribune office this...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Crosby visited us
Crosby, our oldest great-grandson, is 3-and-a-half years old, so he is still very young. It surprises me how much he knows. I’m sure that...
A Round of Applause: Chonda Pierce
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. This fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people, places and things that...
Obituary: George Thomas Segars
Funeral services for George Thomas Segars, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Joseph Wayne Bobo
Funeral services for Joseph Wayne Bobo, 75, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at Mt. Joy Baptist Church. Officiating...
Obituary: Doris Jean Newman
Funeral services for Doris Jean Newman, 82, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 31 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,195 cases confirmed...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Cyclones take Pee-Wee, Fireplug championships, Vinemont wins Wee-Wee title
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday marked the end of the 2020 Cullman County Youth Football season and what a way to end it. Six games...
UPDATE: Good Hope High principal released from hospital
Updated 11-3-20 at 12:15 p.m.
Dr. Hood reported on social media Tuesday that he has been released from the hospital.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope...
First Source for Women’s ‘Touch a Life’ Telethon raises more than $35K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pregnancy services provider First Source for Women on Thursday evening raised $35,375 at its first-ever virtual “Touch a Life” Telethon, moving...
Watch out below!
WEST POINT, Ala. - The 2020 West Point Intermediate School Pumpkin Drop took place Friday afternoon in the school’s parking lot, and although the...
Feral hog population in Alabama shows no decline
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Despite an increased effort to mitigate the impact of feral hogs in Alabama, the hog population...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers drop season finale at Sumiton Christian 24-22
SUMITON, Ala. – Meek wrapped up its regular season on the road Friday night and after the Tigers built a big lead early, Sumiton...
Día de Muertos: La Tradición Cuando la Noche Cobra Vida
Read the English version here.
La celebración del Día de Muertos es una costumbre que empezó en el siglo 16 en México y que comparte...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops shootout at Elkmont 45-36
ELKMONT, Ala. – Hanceville hit the road for its regular season finale against Elkmont Friday night and after falling behind early, the Red Devils...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors dominate Carbon Hill, 37-0
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point got back in the win column Friday night, taking care of business in one final home game against...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab closes regular season with 27-8 win over Boaz
ARAB, Ala.- The Arab Knights were looking to build some much needed-momentum going into the playoffs next week when they hosted Boaz in its...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies rout Broncos 56-16 to cap off regular season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Holly Pond made the short trip to Fairview to renew its rivalry with the Aggies Friday night but Fairview put things...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont tops Cold Springs 31-7
BREMEN, Ala. - In the season finale for the Cold Springs Eagles and the last regular season game for the visiting Vinemont Eagles, Vinemont...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,164 cases confirmed...
Obituary: Lorene Magdalena (Evers) Apel
Graveside services for Lorene Evers Apel, 93, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery with Rev....
Obituary: Rachel B. Ross
Funeral services for Rachel B. Ross, 87, of Miramar Beach will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Robbie Calton Davis
Robbie Calton Davis, 76, of Hanceville passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at Cullman Regional. She was born July 2, 1944 in Greenville, Mississippi...
Obituary: Helen Tucker Andrews
Mrs. Helen Tucker Andrews of Palmetto passed away Oct. 28, 2020.
She was a longtime, faithful servant of Sardis Baptist Church.
Mrs. Andrews is survived by...
Obituary: Donna Kaye Trammell
Funeral services for Donna Kaye Trammell, 69, of Holly Pond will be at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Mary Alice Mikeal
Funeral services for Mary Alice Mikeal, 60, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The...
ADPH, ALSDE launch K-12 COVID-19 School Dashboard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Health (ADPH) and Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) on Friday launched the Alabama K-12 COVID-19 School...
Sheriff Gentry gives update on theft ring bust
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Monday, Oct. 26 busted what it says was a major theft ring, recovering thousands...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Eagles, Lady Eagles win Cullman County Championship
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Championship was held Friday at Cold Springs’ Kudzu Hills trail and the hometown Eagles and Lady Eagles...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Commission bids farewell to Walker, talks Reliance Worldwide project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met Thursday morning, for the last time with Chairman Kenneth Walker at the helm.
Commissioner Kerry Watson said...
AMRV RC&D grant recipients recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. – Six Cullman-area organizations received grants totaling almost $22,000 from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers, & Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D)...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Cats maul Columbia 40-6 in regular season finale
CULLMAN, Ala. – Columbia traveled to Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night for a regional showdown with the Bearcats originally scheduled for Oct. 9 and...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 42 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), with 507 confirmed in...
Obituary: Eirvin Pal Mobley, Sr.
Eirvin Pal Mobley, Sr., 74, of Haleyville passed away Oct. 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Feb. 11,...
APLICATIONS
Arrest report: Dec. 27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Hudson, Felisha Nichole, 31
failure to...
