Cullman incumbents sweep election; 2 county mayors unseated
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine municipal elections were held across Cullman County Tuesday, and when the votes were tallied, incumbents in the City of Cullman...
Obituary: Patricia Mae “Pat” Benefield
Patricia Mae “Pat” Benefield, 80, of Haleyville passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Feb. 4,...
Obituary: Linda Whatley Hudson
Linda Whatley Hudson was born Jan. 17, 1951 to Herman and Ida Whatley. She passed away Aug. 25, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She...
Obituary: Thelma Hicks Arnold
Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Thelma Hicks Arnold passed away Saturday, Aug. 22 at the age of 95 years.
She will be lovingly remembered...
Obituary: Sergio Torres-Choreno
In loving memory of Sergio Torres-Choreno, 61, of Hanceville, Alabama-
Mr. Torres-Choreno died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital after an unexpected illness.
Funeral services...
Obituary: George Ann Calvert
Ms. George Ann Calvert of Bremen passed away Aug.24, 2020 at the age of 64. She was born Feb. 9, 1956 in Birmingham to...
4 arrested after meth, pills, pot found, stolen gun recovered
BERLIN, Ala. - Four people were arrested Tuesday in Berlin when the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Response Team(SRT), CCSO Community Response Team...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City School Board reveals proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Monday held the first of two public hearings to discuss its proposed Fiscal Year (FY)...
(Updated) 1 killed in shooting in Battleground in Cullman County
Updated 8-25-20 at 3:37 p.m.
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. – One person was killed in a shooting in the Battleground community in northwest Cullman County Monday night....
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Jimmie Nuss and Joyce Barnett, Hanceville City Council, place...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Maxie Jones, Eric Phillips- Good Hope City Council, place...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Good...
Obituary: Kathy Darlene Farley
Kathy Darlene Farley was born Nov. 30, 1956 and passed away Aug. 21, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Dorothy Helen Holloway
Funeral services for Dorothy Helen Holloway, 81, of Cullman will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at 2 p.m.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Wilma Jean Hollis
Funeral services for Wilma Jean Hollis, 90, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation...
Obituary: Adam Edwin Swan
Adam Edwin Swan, 48, of Addison entered into rest Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper.
Adam was born April 2,...
Letter to the Editor: An open letter from South Vinemont mayoral candidate Shirley Arnett
After the recent Letter to the Editor from my opponent, I commented that I have never heard, thought or said that Mayor Dodson has...
Letter to the Editor: In support of Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth
To the Editor:
First let me introduce myself. I am The Town of Colony Councilman Melvin Hammond (Finance) and have been a councilman for two...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ADCNR strengthens safeguards against nonnative species
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Due to ecological, economic, and human health and safety concerns related to the potential impacts of nonnative animals, Alabama Administrative Code...
Scaup limit reduced to 1; Sandhill crane registration opens soon
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
North America’s waterfowl breeding population annual survey is another aspect of the outdoors that has been...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – High
school football kicked off in Cullman County this week and youth football got
its season underway Saturday. The West Point Warriors traveled...
Letter to the Editor: COVID-19 and the CHS band
I am the former activities director for Westminster Assisted Living. The reason I am writing you is to provide feedback regarding the CHS Band....
Funny Things from Yesterday: 3 great-grands at our house
Last week we had a good time at our house. Erin asked if we could keep Emma Grace for her. She had to go...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the Files of 1936:
Everyone is disappointed that schools are closing from lack of funds. Students will not be promoted.
Misses Opal Lee and Virginia...
Savory summer recipes
Below are a handful of savory summer recipes shared with The Tribune by home cooks across Cullman County. To submit a recipe, email maggie@cullmantribune.com.
Sweet...
Sophomore Noah Dia named Wallace State’s inaugural NSLS president
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sophomore Noah Dia is Wallace State Community College’s inaugural president of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
The NSLS is the...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Roy Shedd and Deborah Moon, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
Obituary: Terri Kirk
Terri Kirk, 63, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at her residence.
She was born March 26, 1957 in Lancaster, Nebraska.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: Reba Carolyn Chandler Lewter
Reba Carolyn Chandler Lewter died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 in Fairview, Alabama, her home for the past 37 years. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Charles Wilson and Patty Nail Dean, Hanceville City Council,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters will be choosing new...
Good Hope receives $5K grant for park expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The City of Good Hope on Friday received a little help from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation &...
Randall Shedd named 2020 Alabama Rural Electric Association State Representative of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview was honored Friday morning after being named 2020 Alabama Rural Electric Association State Representative of the Year....
Who’s paying whom, who’s getting ‘liked?’ part 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - In keeping with its commitment to promoting transparency in government, The Tribune continues its look at campaign finance records submitted by...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 13-6 win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala.-
The 2020 high school football is underway, and the Arab Knights traveled to
Marshall County to take on the Albertville Aggies Friday night for...
Community talk: Marching bands and COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Social media users in Cullman have no doubt been made aware of a controversy brewing around high school football during the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Big plays plague Bulldogs in 28-6 loss at Haleyville
HALEYVILLE, Ala. --The 2A Addison Bulldogs traveled to the far western end of Winston County to take on the 4A Haleyville Lions Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies take jamboree 20-0 at Falkville
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Fairview Aggies traveled north just across the Morgan County line to Burl Vest Stadium to play the Falkville Blue Devils...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cochran, Dye lead Warrior air attack in 35-35 jamboree matchup
PRICEVILLE, Ala. - It seems like yesterday spring sports were canceled and life came to a halt, but Friday night, the West Point Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs holds off weather, Meek to win season opener 43-40
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold
Springs and Meek kicked off the 2020 season at Cold Springs High School Friday
night and each had to overcome the weather...
Obituary: Sharon Lynn Teter
Sharon Lynn Teter, 60, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Sharon was born Nov. 16, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sharon is survived...
Obituary: Herbert “Herbie” Cecil Hare
Graveside services for Herbert "Herbie" Cecil Hare, 57, of Baileyton will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at Arab Cemetery. Visitation will...
Obituary: Jonathan Michael Bice
A private graveside services (family only) for Jonathan Michael Bice, 42, of Hanceville, currently residing in Baileyton, will be Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at...
Obituary: Clora Christine Carter
Clora Christine Carter, 92, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
State’s July unemployment rate 7.9%; Cullman County 2nd lowest in state at 5.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate is 7.9%,...
Letter to the Editor: An open letter from South Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson
As far as this election goes, there have been several things said defaming my character. One, there’s things that have been said about things...
Cullman kicks off Nesmith Park renovation project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heavy equipment has begun appearing at Nesmith Park near West Elementary School, and the City of Cullman wants people to know...
Welcome back!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The first day of school looked a little different around Cullman County Thursday morning, but that didn’t stop the excitement. With...
(Update) 1 killed in early morning fire in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed in a house fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 21. Cullman County...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies aiming to continue success in 5A
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
putting together an impressive postseason run a season ago and capturing a
region title, the Fairview Aggies are ready to hit the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos excited to hit the field in Moss’ 1st year
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For
the first time since 2013, the Holly Pond Broncos will have a new signal caller
on the sidelines. Head Coach Chris...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders rout West Morgan 47-19 on the road
TRINITY, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hit the road Thursday night to face West Morgan and took home their first win of the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont edges Hanceville 31-30 in season-opener
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs on the opening night of the 2020 AHSAA football season Thursday night and got...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats blank Grissom 23-0 to open season
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman
kicked off the 2020 season on the road Thursday night and the ‘Cats arrived
ready to play. After a scoreless opening quarter,...
Obituary: Ruth Bradford Bice
Ruth Bradford Bice was born Aug. 1, 1923 in Blountsville, AL and passed away Aug. 17, 2020 and is under the care of Moss...
Obituary: Bobby Cummings
Bobby R. Cummings of Cullman passed away Aug. 20, 2020 at the age of 72.
He was born in Cullman Nov. 9, 1947 to James...
Obituary: Codean Hamm
A Celebration of Life memorial service for Mr. Codean Hamm, 75, of Cullman will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at 10 a.m. at...
Obituary: Donna Canup Brown
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Donna Canup Brown, 80, of Crane Hill, AL.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Wallace State Nursing again earns designation as Center of Excellence
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education has once again been named a Center of Excellence by the National...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Greg Griffin and Pat Dyar, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Myra Martin and Benny Guthrie, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Ervin Chumley, J.V. Shelton and Kim Searcy, Dodge City...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, J.V. Shelton and...
2nd man now charged with murder in New Canaan shooting death
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - A second man is now charged with murder in the shooting death of 24-year-old Levi Benjamin Lawrence, of Cullman. Tyler...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City Schools Strategic Building Initiative includes new intermediate, middle schools, expanded primary school
Updated 8-20-20 at 11:25 p.m.
Cullman City School Board President Joey Orr originally said, "This past year, the timing and the rates were such that...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats ready to make the most of 2020 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last
season was a successful one for many Bearcat fans. The ‘Cats started the year
0-2 after dropping close games to Jasper and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison aiming for postseason return in 2020
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison
begins the highly unusual 2020 football season like all other teams in Alabama,
with no spring practice and a ton of questions...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Inez McDonald and Mark Brannon, Dodge City Town Council,...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, incumbent Councilwoman...
OPINION: Return to campus: Auburn University and COVID-19
Editor’s note: Heather Mann is a reporter for The Cullman Tribune who recently returned to campus at Auburn University for her junior year.
Classes...
Pet of the Week: Cupid will make you fall in love!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Cupid is a 4-year-old hound mix. She’s...
Obituary: Boyce Wendell Bishop
Boyce Wendell Bishop, 73, of the East Franklin community entered into rest Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr....
Obituary: Lawrence Looney Humphrey
Funeral service for Lawrence Looney Humphrey, 88, of Guntersville will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Stella Y. Dellinger
Mrs. Stella Y. Dellinger of Cullman passed away Aug. 19, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born Jan. 11, 1928 in Birmingham...
Obituary: Helen Alice Hopper Wallace
Helen Alice Hopper Wallace, 89, of Jones Chapel passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. She was born Nov. 6, 1930 to Oscar and Naomi...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Wendell Peterson and Randy Gaines, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
Cullman City Schools releases fan guidelines for fall athletics
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Wednesday released “Fall Athletics Fan Guidelines.” The guidelines say participants, spectators and employees must stay 6 feet...
Guardrail installation: ‘It makes it a safer campus for us’
CULLMAN, Ala. – A guardrail was installed this past year along U.S. Highway 278 West down the perimeter of the West Elementary School campus,...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point ready to break through this fall
WEST POINT, Ala. – The
Warriors finished just short of a playoff berth a season ago and now, with an
experienced roster returning to the field...
Cullman County Fair will go on
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman County’s most anticipated annual events will take place (as of now) despite the threat of COVID-19. The Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders ready for new challenges in 2020
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Football
season is upon us and the Good Hope Raiders are gearing up for another
postseason run. The Raiders are a combined...
Berlin swears in Hardman as new councilman
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening swore in Keith Hardman to replace Councilman Bud Reed, who recently resigned for health...
Garden City council votes to bring free Wi-Fi to town park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The park in front of Garden City Town Hall will soon have free Wi-Fi. Mayor Tim Eskew at Monday evening’s...
Obituary: Foy Eugene Hadley
Foy Eugene Hadley, 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. He was born Aug. 10, 1947 to Isaac and Margaret Pitts...
Obituary: Dora Karin Roughton
Dora Karin Roughton of Vinemont passed away Aug. 17, 2020 at the age of 80.
She was born in Germany Feb. 18, 1940.
A private family...
Obituary: Levi Benjamin Lawrence
Visitation for Levi Benjamin Lawrence, 24, of Cullman will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Brian Keith Stephens
Memorial services for Brian Keith Stephens, 61, of Cullman were at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Pat Chafin and Oscar Goodwin, Garden City Town Council,...
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Garden City, incumbent Councilwoman...
Fall 2020 classes begin at Wallace State with in-person, hybrid and online options
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The usual first-day nerves were there for some returning and new Wallace State Community College students, but for the most part, most were excited to be...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Absentee voting in Municipal, General Elections
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its ongoing series leading up to the 2020 elections, both the Municipal Election Aug. 25 and the General...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers kicking off new era under Powell
ARLEY, Ala. – A
new season is here for the Meek Tigers and after a tough season in 2019,
they’re ready to flip the script with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to roll under Cornelius
BREMEN, Ala. – There
are a lot of names and faces returning from last year’s playoff team at Cold
Springs but one thing that’ll be different...
Heritage Park walking trails undergoing grounds maintenance
CULLMAN, Ala. – Part of the popular walking trails at Cullman’s Heritage Park are temporarily closed for grounds maintenance.
Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism...
Obituary: Annette McCay Hyde
Memorial services for Annette McCay Hyde, 72, of Vinemont will be at noon Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Solid Rock Baptist Church, County Road...
Obituary: Dorothy Jean Culver
Graveside services for Dorothy Jean Culver, 82, of Cullman will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Oak Level Baptist Cemetery; Jeffrey...
Obituary: Dalton Matthew “Matt” Bannister
Dalton Matthew “Matt” Bannister, 36, of Holly Pond passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. He was born Nov. 16, 1983 to Barry William Bannister...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
New Canaan shooting update: 1 victim died while defending himself
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/20/2nd-man-now-charged-with-murder-in-new-canaan-shooting-death/
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - Two men were killed and a woman hospitalized following an altercation and shooting in the New Canaan community in...
APLICATIONS
Tradition! Cullman Community Theatre to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof in August
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman, that quaint but growing German colony in north Alabama, will take on a little more international flavor in the next...
