Obituary: Margie Ann Self
Margie Ann Self, 80, of Cullman passed away from natural causes Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Cullman Health Care Center. She was born May...
Obituary: Maxine Fincher Cornelius
Graveside services for Maxine Fincher Cornelius, 82, of Cullman, AL will be July 21 at 4 p.m.
at Crossroads Cemetery; West Point, Rev. Steve Rodgers...
Obituary: Kenneth Cleghorn
Kenneth Cleghorn, 81, of Cullman, formerly of Arley, entered into rest Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Cullman Healthcare North.
Kenneth was born April 15, 1939...
Ivey announces $170M for health care, remote learning in Alabama public schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $70 million to support the Alabama State Department of Education’s (ALSDE) Education Health and Wellness...
(Updated) Search continues on Smith Lake for missing boater Dustin New
Updated 7-21-20 at 11:10 a.m.
Update from Sgt. Chad Pate with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division:
The search continues for missing boater,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Jim Thorpe Award tabs Brontae Harris on Preseason Watch List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
Despite missing all of last season with a foot injury, senior Brontae Harris
has been named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch...
JoAnn Oakley announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - JoAnn Oakley on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take...
Merrill: Absentee voting available for August municipal elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Monday announced he has officially extended the opportunity for anyone concerned about COVID-19 to...
Obituary: Hilda Jeanette Todd
Graveside services for Hilda Jeanette Todd, 80, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21 at Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery, Dodge City. Pastor...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Connors Akin
On Sunday, July 19, 2020, Margaret Ann Connors Akin, 89, while being lovingly cared for at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehab Center for three...
Joyce Barnett announces candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Joyce Barnett on Sunday announced her candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug....
Extension Office offering Basic Estate Planning webinar
The coronavirus pandemic has made many aware of just how important planning for their eventual death and possible incapacity is. Not having a will...
City, county schools prepping for students
CULLMAN, Ala. - As schools prepare for the new year to start, The Tribune looked into how they are implementing COVID-19 prevention guidelines. We...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Mountain climbing practice
Our daughter Robin, who is the grandmother of Crosby and Alder, has been keeping them a good bit this summer since she is out...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1952
From the Files of 1902:
J.A. McMinn has just opened a full line of groceries at his old stand.
A.W. Lancaster has gone to Falkville to...
Culpepper, Jacobs address crowd at ‘LOVE TRAIN’ Unity Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. – Folks gathered at Depot Park Saturday night for “an evening of good music, food and love” at the LOVE TRAIN Unity...
Obituary: Ruth E. Garner
Graveside services for Ruth E. Garner, 92, of Garden City will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville...
Obituary: Brenda Jacquelyn Freeman
Brenda Jacquelyn “Jackie” Freeman of Cullman passed away July 18, 2020 at the age of 75.
She was born July 19, 1944 to Chart and...
Obituary: Mark Steven Lynn
Mark Steven Lynn, 52, of Cullman passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020.
His family will receive friends Monday, July 20, 2020 at Moss Service Funeral...
Cullman Elks, Jack Aces raise money for Cullman Caring for Kids, collect toys for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge and Jack Aces Riding Club on Saturday teamed up for the fifth year to spread a little...
Smith Lake Idol Top 9 perform tonight
Updated 7-22-20 at 3:36 p.m.
BREMEN, Ala. – The Top 9 Smith Lake Idol contestants will perform tonight at 8 p.m. at Rooster’s Corner. The...
Explore: Zip over to Carroll Acres Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tucked...
Hunting season dates announced for 2020-2021
The 2020-2021 hunting season will bring big changes for white-tailed deer hunters in a few parts of Alabama with the creation of two new...
CCBOE discusses plans for returning to class
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its monthly work session and meeting Thursday night discussed plans for the return...
United Way Stuff the Bus school supply drive underway
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) kicked off its fourth annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive Friday, encouraging shoppers headed...
Obituary: Frances Geraldine Cheatwood
Graveside services for Frances Geraldine Cheatwood, 80, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Baldwin Heights Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ruby Stewart Dye
Funeral services for Ruby Stewart Dye, 90, of Cullman, AL will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation...
Obituary: Gilbert Olen Cook
Graveside services for Mr. Gilbert Olen Cook, 78, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2020 at Eidson Chapel Presbyterian Church. ...
Obituary: Jimmy Harold Lee
Jimmy Harold Lee, 71, of the Moreland community entered into rest Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Jimmy was born July 21,...
Obituary: Ronald Davis Gilbreath
Ronald Davis Gilbreath, 74, of Double Springs entered into rest Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
Mr. Gilbreath was born April 16,...
Duck River water reaches Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs announced Friday that the city of Cullman has begun drawing water from the Duck River Reservoir to the...
WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistants get creative in face of site shortages
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - COVID-19 has created all manner of hardships for professionals in medical service, but also for those working to get into the...
Bountiful blueberries: Local, family-owned Bagwell Blueberry Farm a summer treat
CULLMAN, Ala. – Along County Road 721 in eastern Cullman County, you’ll find Bagwell Blueberry Farm. It’s a small farm owned by local couple...
Summer heat safety for dogs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The summer heat can be tough on everybody and that is especially true when it comes to our pets. The Tribune...
Cullman man wanted in Morgan County assault case
EVA, Ala. - Investigators with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) are searching for Joshua Adam Campbell, 32, of Cullman.
The MCSO said in a...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry: ‘We are not actively enforcing the mask order’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday issued the following statement regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's two-week mandatory mask ordinance, issued...
Arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Alabama’s June unemployment rate drops to 7.5%; Cullman County’s rate falls to 5.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 7.5%, down...
‘LOVE TRAIN’ Unity Concert tonight at Depot Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Depot Park will be the setting for the “LOVE TRAIN” Unity Concert tonight, hosted by local artists Terrell Jones’ Smoothfondu and...
Ivey awards Cullman’s Cyber Broadband $1.33M to provide service in Baileyton, Joppa
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she has awarded $2.9 million in grants to continue providing more Alabamians with access to...
(Update) Hanceville principal reinstated following arrest
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Principal Jimmy Collins is officially back on the job after briefly being put on administrative leave, according to Cullman County...
(Updated) Boat flips on Smith Lake, fate of operator unknown
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/20/search-continues-on-smith-lake-for-missing-boater-dustin-new/
Updated 7-17-20 at 11:32 a.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Authorities say the operator of a boat found capsized on Smith Lake near Trident Marina...
Taco Granero still planned for Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview residents Mike and Amy Patton originally unveiled their plans for a new restaurant, Taco Granero, back in September 2019.
The Tribune...
Obituary: Monica Rae Traslavina Garcia-Guerra
Monica Rae Traslavina Garcia-Guerra was born Nov. 3, 1972 and passed away July 14, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral...
Obituary: Paula Sue Smith Bolzle
Graveside services for Paula Sue Smith Bolzle, 70, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church...
Obituary: James Burks
Graveside services for James Burks, 87, of Vinemont will be Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Mt. Hope in Crane Hill, AL at 1p.m. Services...
Obituary: Thomas Gary Edwards
Thomas Gary Edwards passed away from respiratory issues Monday, July 13 at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA.
He is survived by daughters Amber Michelle...
Obituary: Huston Edward Bryan
Huston Edward Bryan, 76, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of the Sardis community, entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital in...
Welcome home: Work begins on veterans community in Crane Hill
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Work has begun at the future home of Connie’s Cottages in Crane Hill, an affordable housing community being developed for...
FPLLC rock hunt continues around Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) last month introduced a new family-friendly painted rock-hunting game, hosted by...
3 Cullman-area students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the spring semester and Term...
Trammell, Wilder named to Mississippi College President’s List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...
Arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday July 17-19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s 15th Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17 and runs through Sunday, July 19 at...
Colony receives $39K in CARES Act funding for COVID-19 response
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council announced Tuesday that the State of Alabama has made $39,000 in federal grants available to the Town...
Pet of the Week: Help Ollie find his forever home!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ollie is a 9-month-old Heeler mix. He’s...
Cullman Caring for Kids/LifeSouth blood/food drive a success
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) and LifeSouth Community Blood Center held a joint blood and grocery drive Wednesday, offering sets of...
Obituary: Deborah Maria “Debbie Jo” Herald Alexander
Deborah Maria “Debbie Jo” Herald Alexander, 67, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 19,...
Obituary: Helen Thompson
Helen Thompson, 73 of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born Nov. 10,...
Obituary: Louise Frances Jones
Louise Frances Jones, 98, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Louise was born Feb. 8, 1922 in Alabama.
Louise is survived by...
Amid COVID-19 spike, Dr. Deborah Birx visits Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday hosted Dr. Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force. The...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Oscar Goodwin announces candidacy for Garden City Town Council, place 5
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Oscar Goodwin has announced his candidacy for Garden City Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday,...
Former Auburn, Cullman standout Thompson joins Cubs’ summer camp
SOUTH BEND, Ind. –
The season isn’t quite over yet for Keegan Thompson. This year’s minor league baseball
season was canceled in June, but the former...
(Updated) Parole denied for man imprisoned for conspiracy in 2010 Hanceville murder
Updated 7-22-20 at 5:37 p.m.
Abbott's parole was denied.
Original- published July 15, 2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - William Cecil Abbott, 39, of Hanceville, who pleaded guilty in...
Alabama implements mask ordinance to combat COVID-19
Updated 7-15-20 at 3:11 p.m.
“I’m calling on everyone, everyone in our state, to practice personal responsibility and wear a mask. I continue to believe...
Walmart, Sam’s Club require customers to wear face coverings starting July 20
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our focus and priority has been and continues to be on the health and safety of our...
Clemons unseats Walker in commission chairman race
CULLMAN, Ala. - The long-awaited Republican Primary Runoff Election came to a close Tuesday night, and at the end, challenger Jeff “Clem” Clemons defeated...
Obituary: Clifton Ray Kirkwood
Clifton Ray Kirkwood, patriarch, raconteur, and buttermilk aficionado passed away peacefully at home July 11, 2020 from the natural causes only a long life...
Obituary: Martha Nell McClain
An informal gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Martha Nell McClain, 83, of Vinemont will be at Flint Creek cemetery...
Obituary: Jonathan Lynn Trussell
Graveside services for Jonathan Lynn Trussell, 38, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery with Brent Garrett officiating....
Obituary: Cheryl Roach Graveman
Cheryl Roach Graveman passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. She was born April 20, 1974 to Roy and Elaine Roach.
Survivors include her husband Tim...
Obituary: Audrey Mae Robinson
Audrey Mae Robinson, 85, of Addison entered into rest Monday, July 13, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Audrey was born July 23, 1934 in...
Obituary: Myra Louise McKleroy
Funeral services for Myra Louise McKleroy, 74, of Cullman will be Friday, July 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend...
Wallace State athletics has 4 programs, 41 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Four Wallace State Community College teams and 41 student-athletes have
earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic
recognition for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Wallace...
R.E. Garrison delivers 54K donated eggs to Food Bank of North Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. on Monday delivered 54,000 eggs, donated by Cal-Maine Foods, to the Food Bank of North Alabama. This...
Berlin council announces beginning of farmers’ market SNAP initiative
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council Monday night announced its farmers’ market initiative to accept SNAP payments will begin Monday, July 20.
SNAP participants...
Cullman County Schools releases back-to-school guide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week released more information about what school will look like this fall. Its “Cullman County Schools Better...
Arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Coroner asking for help locating next of kin for crash victim
Updated 7-15-20 at 3:51 p.m.
Mr. Johnson's next of kin has been located and notified.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner's Office is asking for...
Day of service: Daystar, Desperation Churches spend Saturday helping out
CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church and Daystar Church, both multi-campus congregations with bases in Cullman County, on Saturday held a day of service, supporting...
Good Samaritan cancels 2020 Caring for Cullman concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year's Caring for Cullman Concert, which was slated for the fall, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Good Samaritan...
Good Hope council makes tentative plans for Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night set a tentative date of July 30 for the City’s...
Sonya Copeland declares candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Copeland on Monday announced her candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place...
Check those numbers! Software error adds $2 to recent mail-in car tag renewals; refunds...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune heard recently from readers who encountered a strange issue with the math on their mail-in vehicle tag renewals: according...
Obituary: Lorene Mangum Voss
Lorene Mangum Voss of Cullman passed away July 11, 2020 at the age of 82.
She was born Oct. 29, 1937 to George Louie and...
Obituary: Charles Rutledge
Graveside services for Charles Rutledge, 94, of Cullman will be Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery.
Charles Rutledge passed away Saturday, July 11,...
Obituary: James Dixon Hendon, Jr.
Memorial service details for James Dixon Hendon, Jr., 59, of Pinson, AL are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later...
Obituary: Billy Hugh Cordes
Memorial service details for Billy Hugh Cordes, 82, of Jasper, AL are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Mr....
Obituary: Angela “Angie” Jones Mardis
Graveside services for Angela “Angie” Jones Mardis, 70, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Fairview West Cemetery...
Obituary: Walter Allen Knowles, Jr.
Walter Allen Knowles, Jr., 58, of Addison entered into rest Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Brookwood Medical Center.
Allen was born Oct. 25, 1961 in...
Obituary: Anthony Mark Wright
Anthony “Mark” Wright, 48, of Holly Pond, AL passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Dallas, TX.
Mark was a huge country music and Crimson...
Local favorite, The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery, reopens Tuesday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Bakery lovers, rejoice! After a little more than a year, local favorite, The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery, will officially reopen...
Arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
$600 FPUC benefit set to expire July 25
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – ADOL is reminding all unemployment compensation claimants that Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), the additional $600 federal benefit granted by the...
Car and motorcycle show benefits Karma in Cullman
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Karma in Cullman got a boost Saturday as car and motorcycle enthusiasts came together at Adapris Pizza in Good Hope...
Obituary: Susan Laird Wood
Susan Laird Wood, 67, of Double Springs, AL passed away in Birmingham Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11:05 a.m., after contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Susan...
Obituary: Bertis (Bert) Edward McGriff
Mr. Bertis (Bert) Edward McGriff passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home of natural causes.
His Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be...
Obituary: Anthony Wayne (Gut) Guthrie
Anthony Wayne (Gut) Guthrie, of Cullman passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the age of 28.
His Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Harold Duane Derrick
A Celebration of Victory for Harold Duane Derrick, 77, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Prospect Church of...
