Editorial: Clearing the fog on COVID’s effects
The doctors call it “COVID fog,” and it doesn’t get nearly as much attention as respiratory issues and ventilators. It is a very real...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Obituary: Gladys Garrison Hayes
Gladys Garrison Hayes, 92, of Addison entered into rest Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Mrs. Hayes was born Aug. 1, 1928 in...
Obituary: Kevin Ozbolt
Funeral services for Kevin Ozbolt, 62, of Eva will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Gum Pond Primitive Baptist Church with...
Obituary: John Allen Jett
John Allen Jett of Cullman passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at the age of 67.
His visitation will be held at Kinney Grove Baptist...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Lamb
Peggy Sue Lamb, 55, of Cullman passed away Jan. 18, 2021. She was born July 26, 1965 in Arab, Alabama to James and Betty...
Obituary: Lou Stanton
Memorial services for Lou Stanton, 79, will be Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 at Williams Southside Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from...
ADPH responds to 4 senators’ letter about COVID-19 vaccine distribution concerns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Four Alabama senators on Tuesday released a letter about the Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH’s) handling of COVID-19 vaccine distribution...
CCBOE approves more than $8M in campus improvement projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Tuesday afternoon approved more than $8 million in campus improvement projects to be...
West Elementary making campus safety upgrades with new security cameras
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary School made some upgrades to its campus safety this month, thanks to grant funds that allowed the Cullman City...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Welcome back, Deputy Clark!
Updated 1-19-21 4 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Eleven months ago, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Adam Clark and his K9 partner Figo were seriously...
Berlin to expand Wi-Fi service around farmers’ market, community center
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved measures that will expand Wi-Fi access around the community center/farmers’ market/town hall complex...
‘This truly is a historic moment’
Updated 1-19-21 1:06 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seven months to the day after the Cullman Electric Cooperative announced Sprout Fiber Internet, the first customers were...
West Point to welcome new parks director; spring sports uncertain
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Parks and Recreation Director Wesley Laney will step down at the end of January. Laney, who has been...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders beat Warriors at the buzzer 56-54, Lady Raiders rout West Point...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – With schools closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, the West Point Warriors made the short trip...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Obituary: Terry Wayne Adams
Graveside services for Terry Wayne Adams of Hayden will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hayden.
Mr. Adams...
Obituary: Barbara (Moore) Scott
Barbara (Moore) Scott entered her fabulous reward with her Savior Jan. 5, 2021. She was born April 5, 1939 in Cullman County, Alabama to...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Site map added to ADPH COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard
A newly created map is available on the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard. The map depicts sites other than...
Obituary: Quinton Harold Whatley
Graveside services for Quinton Harold Whatley of Hanceville will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Tim...
Obituary: Erlene Shannon Haynes
Erlene Shannon Haynes of Cullman passed away Jan. 16, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born July 27, 1938 to William and...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: A books & birthdays party with American...
Dolly Parton greets you at the door with a big, warm hug and the first words out of her mouth are, “I love that...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Do you remember cherry-flavored Luden’s cough drops?
This is an article that I wrote several years ago.
Time marches on and lot of things change. Barbershops have changed considerably since I was...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the Files of 1933:
Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at...
Op-Ed: Despite criticisms, Alabama’s environment is best it’s been since standards were first measured
As the director of the state agency charged with safeguarding Alabama’s environment, I have great respect for and deep appreciation of our state’s wonderful...
JSU announces fall 2020 graduates, Honor’s List
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 600 students were awarded degrees at Jacksonville State University's Fall 2020 commencement Dec. 11-12, including the following local students:
...
(Update) Cullman Co. man wanted in Missouri homicide located in West Point, takes own...
Updated 1-30-21 6:40 p.m.
The Cullman man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Sarcoxie, Missouri was located in West Point in Cullman County...
Obituary: Tarrant Jordon White
Tarrant Jordon White, 25, of Holly Pond passed away Jan. 14, 2021. He was born Feb. 26, 1995 in Cullman County to Joshua Brett...
Obituary: Ralph Allen Hawkins
Funeral services for Ralph Allen Hawkins, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at the age of 72, will be at Beech Grove Baptist...
Obituary: Dennis Edward Hankey
Dennis Edward Hankey, 84, of Cullman died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruby Mooney Hankey; daughter Donna...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Wallace State OTA program, Hope Horses form mutually beneficial partnership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A group of students in Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program have left their mark on Hope Horses, one...
‘Mission complete’: Col. Fallin, Team Johnny Mac reach Kilimanjaro summit, pass fundraising goal
TANZANIA - Col. Don Fallin, retired Army special operations aviator and Fairview High School alumnus, along with fellow United States Military Academy (USMA/West Point)...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Chevy is ready to run!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Rodent-free is the way to be
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With a new year comes new resolutions. This year, make it a priority to keep a rodent-free home. Aside from...
8 Alabama properties included in 2020 Places in Peril list
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Historical Commission and the Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation this week announced the 2020 Places in Peril, a program...
Judson College community weathers financial crisis together
MARION, Ala. - After a successful fundraising effort by alumnae and other supporters, Judson College will begin on-campus spring classes Jan. 20, 2021, for...
‘Most aren’t aware of just how much he has done’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Longtime president of the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (CCAVFD), Joe Golden stepped down Thursday night after serving 15...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs split road matchups at Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs traveled to the county seat to take on their archrival foes, the Yellow Jackets of Double Springs....
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders collect area wins at Oneonta
ONEONTA, Ala. -- Good Hope traveled to take on Oneonta in a pair of huge Class 4A, Area 11 games as they looked to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies edge Guntersville 62-60 in OT, Aggies fall to Wildcats 74-43
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Both the Aggies and Lady Aggies were on their home floor to host Guntersville in a pair of area matchups Friday...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Obituary: Donna Louise Adams
Donna Louise Adams, 63, of Holly Pond passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Regional. She was born Sept. 14, 1957 in Hartford,...
Obituary: Master Sgt. Donald Larry Martin
Master Sgt. Donald Larry Martin, 70, of Hanceville passed away Jan. 12, 2021.
Mr. Martin was a native of Oneonta, AL. He graduated from Appalachian...
Obituary: Earline Latham
Earline Latham, 69, of Hanceville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 23, 1951 to William Earlie...
Obituary: Ollie W. Scott
Private graveside services for Ollie W. Scott, 88, of Vestavia Hills were held Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at Bethel Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Curtis Weldon Thompson
Curtis Weldon Thompson, 87, of Bremen went home to be with the Lord Monday Jan. 11, 2021. A private family service will be held...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Ponder
Graveside service for Jerry Wayne Ponder, 86, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Bro Dennis...
Obituary: Randall Shane “Randy” Lynch
Randall Shane “Randy” Lynch, 45, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Randall was born Oct. 18, 1975 to Clifford Legran and...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports there have been 417,528 cases and 6,030 deaths due to COVID-19 in Alabama...
Restoring Women Outreach enjoys success despite 2020 challenges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Restoring Women Outreach, Inc., defined by director Summer Burden as “a 12-step-based sober living program for women serving Cullman and...
Cullman County Schools’ students return to Hybrid Learning Schedule Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friday wraps up a remote learning period for Cullman County Schools. As planned, students will return to the Hybrid Learning Schedule...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in I-65 crash Thursday night
Updated 1-15-21 at 4:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash along Interstate 65 in Cullman County Thursday night. Cullman...
Hanceville mulls senior center project changes, costs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening heard from architect Tim Burney, who provided an update on the new senior center...
Black Belt Adventures urges hunters to donate venison
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Hunters Helping the Hungry has provided more than a half-million pounds of ground venison to those...
CCSO, City Sanitation, Hanceville and East Elementary honored with PALS awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners may not have been able to receive their awards in Montgomery as in past non-pandemic years, but that didn’t...
Letter to the Editor: Is there any real good that comes out of gambling...
There was an article concerning the Alabama Legislature 2021 Session in The Cullman Tribune on January 2, 2021. Garlan Gudger and Randall Shedd commented...
Obituary: Barney Vincent
In loving memory of Barney Vincent. Mr. Vincent was born April 27, 1944 in Garden City, AL to Clarence and Gladys (Knight) Vincent. He...
Obituary: Susan Elizabeth Boni
Susan Elizabeth Boni, 64, of Buford, Georgia passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 with family. She was born July 5, 1956 in Albany, New...
Obituary: Della Geneva Bates
Funeral services for Della Geneva Bates, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Davis
Billy Wayne Davis, 78, of Vinemont passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Aug.5, 1942 to the late Robert...
Obituary: Freda Gwendolyn Galbreath
Graveside services for Freda Gwendolyn Galbreath, who passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at the age of 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,...
Obituary: Howard Jack Payne
Howard Jack Payne, 85, of Vinemont passed from this life Jan. 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born Jan. 14, 1936 to William...
Results Physiotherapy opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Results Physiotherapy, a physical therapy provider with offices across Alabama and the South, opened its doors Monday to its newest office...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets set for 2021 Cullman County Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is almost upon us and in a year full of uncertainty for high school athletics,...
Pet of the Week: Edna is ready to play!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Edna is a 1-year-old Heeler mix. She’s...
Frustrations expressed at Colony Town Council meeting
COLONY, Ala. - Despite meeting for close to three hours Tuesday night, the Colony Town Council adjourned without completing any official business. Mayor Curtis...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Obituary: Donald Ray Lewis, Jr.
Donald Ray Lewis, Jr., (known by those who knew him well as “Donnie Buckwheat Lewis”) 53, of Cullman passed away Jan. 11, 2021. He...
Obituary: Mamel Arminda Moehring
Mamel Arminda Moehring, 95, of Cullman passed from this life Jan. 13, 2021 at her residence. A memorial service will be planned for a...
Obituary: Maylon Jerome Fields
Graveside services for Maylon Jerome Fields of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at Colony Community Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend...
ADPH: Vaccine appointments full, waiting list begins
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Wednesday said there are no more appointments available at county health departments for...
Wallace State Community College has 93 student-athletes named to ACCC Fall 2020 Commissioner’s Academic...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 93 student-athletes earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Fall 2020 Commissioner’s Academic Honor...
Flourish of Cullman clients enjoy success in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, which seeks to help people with developmental barriers to employment find ways to work and move toward independent...
Trump impeached for 2nd time
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time following the Jan. 6...
Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal to be permanent HQ of United States Space Command
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal has been named the preferred location of the permanent headquarters for the United States Space Command. The Secretary...
Glockenspiel clock is uniquely Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The German Christmas pyramid, or Weihnachtspyramide, is a well-known feature in Cullman that celebrates the city’s German heritage. Perhaps lesser known...
Exposing popular food safety myths
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When people think of myths, they think of creatures such as Big Foot or the Loch Ness monster. However, there...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Registration opens for 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor and launches Jan. 31. Employers...
Vinemont adopts ordinance establishing procedural rules; Cosper sworn in
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night saw its newest council member, Charlotte Cosper, sworn in when Cullman County Probate Judge...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits home area matchups with Brewer
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview played in its first games since last Tuesday when it hosted Brewer in a pair of huge area games. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits area double-header at Falkville
FALKVILLE, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Falkville to play a pair of area games with the Blue Devils. In an exciting, down to the wire...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors split area tilts with Lawrence County
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Warriors and Lady Warriors hosted Lawrence County for a pair of area matchups but only one of the...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Obituary: William Kenneth Graham
Mr. William Kenneth Graham of Cullman passed away Jan. 8, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Cullman July 23, 1935...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Gusich
Graveside services for Mary Ruth Gusich, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at the age of 89, will be at Cullman City Cemetery...
Obituary: Wilma Kay (Jody) Lamont
Wilma Kay (Jody) Lamont was born Jan. 19, 1942 to Elmer and Elsie McAnnally Harper.
She went home Jan. 9, 2021 to meet her loved...
Obituary: Crate Shelton
Visitation for Crate Shelton, 82, of Cullman will be from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in BE...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Thomas
Bobby Joe Thomas, 75, of Arab passed away Jan. 12, 2021. He was born March 7, 1945 in Cullman County to Carl Willard and...
Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses re-opens; new guidance issued
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...
City schools teaching students how to find accurate info on the internet
CULLMAN, Ala. - As anyone who has ever used Google can attest, the internet is bursting with useful things — but it can also...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
4 local students named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. – Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall Semester and Term...
Cullman council addresses traffic concerns on residential streets, updates wastewater policy
CULLMAN, Ala. - In an early session on Monday, the Cullman City Council passed a resolution adopting what it termed a “traffic calming policy.”
According...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Glendel Lyvoid Hale
Glendel Lyvoid Hale, of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on Oct. 31, 2022, at the age of 82. Mr. Hale was born in Blount County,...
