‘I think we’ve made some progress’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - With a long career of coaching and education behind him, and after serving one term as Holly Pond's mayor, “Coach”...
City School Board meets to discuss personnel items
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Cullman City School Board held a special-called board meeting Friday morning to
briefly go over some personnel moves. After approving the minutes...
Cost of littering on the rise in Alabama; ALDOT campaign highlights increased fines
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Litter continues to be an issue along Alabama roadways, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched an anti-litter campaign...
2020 Census can be completed at Wallace State’s library’s computer labs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s library’s computer labs are the perfect spot for students and local citizens to complete the 2020 United...
Obituary: Bobby Lowell Wilkins
Bobby Lowell Wilkins, 82, of Addison passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama.
Bobby was born Feb. 19,...
Obituary: Dane “Dizzy” Doss
Funeral services for Dane “Dizzy” Doss, 43, of Cullman will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
33rd Annual All Pontiac Show this Saturday at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sportsman Lake Park will be filled with classic cars from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 8, thanks to the Pontiac...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman attorney Champ Crocker appointed to state bar COVID-19 Task Force
Updated 8-6-20 at 6:38 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama State Bar President Robert G. Methvin on Thursday appointed Cullman lawyer Champ Crocker to the Bar’s...
ADOL: Initial unemployment claims trending downward
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) on Thursday released the official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of...
‘There is no manual for what to do next’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since mid-March, the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD)’s Margaret Jean Jones Center has not been able to operate...
UAB at Miami football game changed to September 10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
The UAB football game at Miami, which was originally scheduled for September
17, has been changed to Thursday, September 10, the two universities
announced Thursday.
The date change comes...
Good Hope Back-to-School Bash this Thursday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash this Thursday with the necessary changes required to maintain...
Cullman library reports high participation in Summer Learning Program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) has wrapped up this year’s Summer Learning Program, “Imagine Your Story,” and Assistant Director...
2 with Cullman connections up for parole next week
Updated 8-13-20 at 4:40 p.m.
Ryan Henry Yarbrough was denied parole.
Updated 8-11-20 at 10:41 p.m.
Nathan Winston Stephens was denied parole.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two inmates with...
Obituary: John Waymon Davis
John Waymon Davis, 77, of Double Springs entered into rest Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at his residence.
He was born June 18, 1943 in Haleyville,...
Obituary: Terry Lee Poynter
Terry Lee Poynter, 55, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Terry was born July 7, 1965 in...
Obituary: Ella Mae Needham
Ella Mae Needham, 84, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.
She was born Sept. 19, 1935 to Early Dolphus and Mable Claire Meadows...
Obituary: Helen Dovie Cook Sizemore
Helen Dovie Cook Sizemore of Cullman passed away Aug. 4, 2020 at the age of 89.
She was born in Cullman Dec. 7, 1930 to...
Ivey awards Cullman $100K for Cherokee Ave./24th St. project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced she has awarded $100,000 to “improve infrastructure, increase safety and pave the way for 30...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Co. man killed in motorcycle crash in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman County man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Walker County Tuesday.
Alabama State Troopers said Dane Marshal Doss,...
State releases 2020 Fish Consumption Advisories
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), the Alabama Department of...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Lou Thomas and Julie Ray, Holly Pond Town Council,...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Holly Pond, the only...
Baileyton welcomes all candidates to monthly meeting
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night for the last time before the upcoming Aug. 25 Municipal Election. All candidates, including...
Obituary: Albert Brent Harbison
Former Mayor of Arley, Albert Brent Harbison (May 5, 1933) entered into eternal rest Aug. 3, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents...
Obituary: James R. (J.R.) Criddle
Funeral services for James R. (J.R.) Criddle, 90, of Hanceville will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Interment...
Obituary: Renee Barton Knight
Funeral services for Renee Barton Knight, 76, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Charles Edward Henke
On Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, Charles Edward "Ed" Henke passed away at the age of 86.
Ed was born in Cullman, AL Oct. 26, 1933...
Obituary: Dorothy Bates Hancock
Mrs. Dorothy Bates Hancock, 87, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. Mrs. Hancock was born June 22, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama...
Holly Pond Bronco Band welcomes new director
HOLLY POND, Ala. - After three years under Evan Curtis, the Holly Pond Bronco Band welcomed a new director to the team just in...
Former mayor of Arley passes away
ARLEY, Ala. - Albert Brent Harbison, who served as the mayor of Arley from 1972-1984, passed away Monday, Aug. 3.
Below is Harbison's full...
Holly Pond council takes steps to improve computer, WiFi access ahead of school year
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver on Monday night offered two proposals to the town council that will increase the number...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
UAB Football plans to accommodate fans at Legion Field
BIRMINGHAM –
The UAB Department of Athletics will be operating UAB Football games at Legion
Field to accommodate fans with social distancing measures in place this fall.
Football...
Birmingham man indicted for fraud on fallen Huntsville Police officer’s memorial fund
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury returned an indictment last week charging a Birmingham man with fraud on customers of the U.S. Postal...
Honoring Mr. Heinze
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School at its alumni dinner on Saturday evening presented retired teacher and longtime school/church organist Fred Heinze its...
Fairview council swears in new member Julie Grimes
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Town Council on Monday evening swore in Councilwoman Julie Grimes, filling the seat left vacant back in late 2019...
Resident responds to complaints about fence
CULLMAN, Ala. - At a recent Cullman County Commission meeting, a fence at the intersection of County Road 1486 and County Road 1422 was...
Obituary: Marilyn Jean Lutzky
Marilyn Jean Lutzky, 93, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Aug. 2, 2020 at Woodland Village Nursing Home.
Mrs. Lutzky was born June 6, 1927 in...
Obituary: Joyce Pigg
Funeral services for Joyce Pigg, 75, of Addison will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Obituary: Dillard L. Wisner
Graveside funeral services for Dillard L. Wisner, 83, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at Bethel Methodist Cemetery in...
Obituary: Judy P. Lynn Bagwell Holt
Graveside services for Judy P. Lynn Bagwell Holt, 61, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 at Valley Springs Baptist...
Obituary: Beverly Diane Dial
Graveside services for Beverly Diane Dial, 65, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at New Hope #2 Cemetery with...
Obituary: Michael James Miner
Michael James Miner, 58, of Eva passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1961 to James...
Obituary: Russell Allen Storck
It is with great sadness that the family of Russell Allen Storck announces his passing on Sunday, Aug.2, 2020 at the age of 60.
He...
Wallace State’s Imari Martin named ASWA Community College Athlete of the Year
HANCEVILLE, ALA. –
Imari Martin was recognized over the weekend as the 2020 Alabama Sports Writers
Association (ASWA) Community College Athlete of the Year, marking the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State Nursing holds virtual pinning ceremonies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Celebrating more than 200 students who faced unexpected challenges as they completed their studies, the Wallace State Department of Nursing Education held two virtual pinning ceremonies Thursday for graduates of the program.
Program Chair...
Tribune to host debates ahead of Cullman’s Municipal Election
Updated 8-4-20 at 2:56 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral...
Obituary: Flossie Myrl Dyer
Funeral services for Mrs. Flossie Myrl Dyer of Hanceville will be held at noon Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverends...
Obituary: Lou Ann Willcutt
Graveside services for Lou Ann Willcutt, 68, of Crane Hill will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery...
Obituary: Betty Suggs Knight
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Suggs Knight, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at New Prospect Baptist Church...
Obituary: Ethel Mae Westbrook
A graveside service for Ethel Mae Westbrook, 96, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Sandra Gardner
Sandra Gardner was born Feb. 9, 1946 and passed away Aug. 2, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Gail S. Mauldin
It is with great sadness that the family of Gail Shull Mauldin of Vinemont, announces her passing Aug. 1, 2020 at the age of...
Obituary: Arnilla Cook Hanes
Graveside services for Arnilla Cook Hanes, 100, of Cullman will be Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Lystra Baptist Church with Rev....
Josh Wade crowned inaugural Smith Lake Idol
BREMEN, Ala. – The inaugural Smith Lake Idol came to a close Saturday evening with Josh Wade taking first place and the $1,000 cash...
A magical birthday parade
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wizard-loving Harry Potter fans gathered safely outside the Cullman County Public Library main branch Friday evening for a celebration of Harry...
Funny Things from Yesterday: God don’t have a phone
Occasionally, I will hear of a good story that has happened to someone. Some of the ones I like best are told by grandparents...
Files from Yesteryear: 1908, 1932, 1933
From the Files of 1908:
The county teachers institute was held at Joppa with County Superintendent D.V. Smith presiding.
Cullman has secured the county high school,...
ADOL warns unemployment recipients to be wary of fraud- New fraud portal on ADOL...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) is warning Alabamians receiving unemployment compensation to be wary of fraud and to protect their...
True love always finds a way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Instead of picking one of his many Alabama or blood donor T-shirts, John Brindley decided on a nice blue shirt for...
Obituary: Clinton Lee Frey
On Friday, July 31, 2020, Clinton Lee Frey, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 73.
Clint, affectionately known to...
St. Paul’s, Cullman Christian leaders discuss back-to-school plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s been a lot of talk about the back-to-school plans for Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools, but Cullman County...
How to properly care for reusable face coverings
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many people making and wearing reusable face masks, it's important to make sure that these masks are properly cleaned and...
Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society earns Hallmark Award for Distinguished College Project;...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Alpha Chi Tau chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has earned a 2020 national Hallmark...
Explore: South Vinemont Trail a world of possibilities
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. -...
Smith Lake Idol finale Saturday night
BREMEN, Ala. – The inaugural Smith Lake Idol will come to a close Saturday night when the Top 3 hit the stage in the...
Obituary: Andy Washington Bolte
Funeral services for Andy Washington Bolte, 69, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 in the Chapel at Stone Bridge...
Obituary: William Omer Barbee
Funeral services for William Omer Barbee, 68, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Dennis Ray Hayes II
Dennis Ray Hayes II of Cullman passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at the age of 38.
He was born Dec. 8, 1981 in Cartersville,...
Obituary: Vicky Rena Glispie
Vicky Rena Glispie, 61, of Holly Pond passed away July 31, 2020. She was born Jan. 6, 1959 to Edward Esco and Barviedeen Hendrix...
‘It’s not going to slow us down’: Cullman County DHR continues to serve and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Foster parents definitely fall under the definition of “essential” during the COVID-19 shutdown. Their work does not pause, their shifts do...
Come and get ‘em: Duchess Bakery re-opens
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s iconic Duchess Bakery officially re-opened Friday, under the new ownership of Jason and Stephanie Neal and Roger Rich.
Previous owner Larry...
Editorial: Masks up: We can get through this school year together
In a few weeks, kids will be heading back to school for the first time in five months. Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey addressed the...
Arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Ivey allocates $100M for Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey has allocated $100 million in CARES Act funding for a public-private partnership to increase access to internet for...
Partnering for mental health
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Haven Counseling Services and Good Samaritan Health Clinic cut the ribbon Friday morning at Haven’s office at 18291 U.S. Highway...
New NASA mission to Mars flies on Alabama-built rockets
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Thursday morning launched Mars 2020, a mission to send robotic rover Perseverance...
Agriplex to host ‘The Southern Herbalist’ Darryl Patton Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex will host “The Southern Herbalist” Darryl Patton this Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m.-noon, when Patton, a...
Obituary: Angel Diane Roper Wallace
Angel Diane Roper Wallace, 69, of Gardendale passed away at her residence Thursday, July 30, 2020.
The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held...
Band, club, sports fundraisers disrupted by COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - During a normal summer you are likely to see smiling and waving kids with signs for car washes, bake sales and...
Arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Ivey announces $50M grant program for nonprofit and faith-based organizations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a $50 million grant program to support nonprofit and faith-based organizations who have been financially...
Planet Fitness adjusts mask policy to exclude members ‘actively working out’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Planet Fitness, Inc. on July 27 announced that members and guests will be required to wear a mask at all times...
‘Failure is not an option’
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The U.S. Space and Rocket Center has been fascinating kids and adults alike, giving the west side of Huntsville one of...
City of Cullman recycling service to resume soon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to purchase a heavy truck and trailer from Weil Wrecker Service...
FPLCC wins Alabama Library Association Merit Award, gears up for Harry Potter birthday celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - Councilman David Moss took a moment at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting to recognize the Friends of the Public Libraries...
Naturally Alabama: Danger follows the buzz of summer
Every summer here in Alabama, there is an eerie buzz in the woods. Those living close to water are used to the regular serenade...
Obituary: Scarlett Hailes Hayes
Scarlett Hailes Hayes of Cullman passed away July 27, 2020 at the age of 43.
She was born June 5, 1977 in Decatur, AL to...
Obituary: Christopher David Willingham
Funeral services for Christopher David Willingham, 48, of Louisville, KY will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
St. Bernard Prep issues instructions for return to class
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School on Wednesday issued instructions for the start of school in August, including the use of masks inside...
Arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Gary Hicks named new executive director of Childhaven
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following an extensive search, the Childhaven, Inc. Board of Directors is excited to announce that Gary Hicks MA, LPC has been...
Federal grand jury indicts 2 for kidnapping resulting in death of 3-year-old Kamille ‘Cupcake’...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted two people for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap a minor victim, announced U.S. Attorney...
Alabama’s Safer at Home Order extended until Aug. 31; masks required in schools
Updated 7-29-20 at 3:05 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday extended the state's Safer at Home Order until Aug. 31, 2020 at...
Sister city connection
Claudia and William Lowery visited the Cullman County Museum last October when the City was putting up the German Christmas Pyramid. They got their...
Colony issues certificates of election; mayoral seat only race on ballot
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony on Tuesday issued certificates of election for its entire town council, since no candidate- incumbent or otherwise-...
Obituary: Charles Marty Freeman
Charles Marty Freeman of Cullman, Alabama passed away July 28, 2020 at the age of 58.
He was born Aug. 5, 1961 in Cullman to...
APLICATIONS
‘It’s about fairness, plain and simple’: Ivey signs bill limiting transgender...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed House Bill 261 into law. The bill limits transgender students to playing sports in public...
