Weihnachtspyramide!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s German Christmas pyramid was reassembled on the Cullman County Museum property Friday. The Weihnachtspyramide is a traditional German Christmas season...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders dominate season opener 58-25, Lady Raiders fall to Susan Moore
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Susan Moore made the trip to Good Hope High School Friday night for some hoops action and for the Raiders,...
Alabama’s October unemployment rate drops to 5.8%; Cullman tied for lowest in state at...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 5.8%, down from...
Obituary: Mary Frances Varner
Mrs. Mary Frances Varner, 76, passed away peacefully Nov. 18, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mary Frances (Fran) was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Jan. 28, 1944 to Jack and Mary LaBoone.
She was preceded in death by her two parents and is survived by her husband of 55 years, Stephen Varner of Cullman;...
Obituary: Lawrence Pete Kritner
Lawrence Pete Kritner, 87, of Arab passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1933 to Albert Kritner...
Obituary: Sandra June Edge
Sandra June Edge, 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Sandra was born Oct. 15, 1941 to James F. and Thursa...
Obituary: Christene Ewing
Christene Ewing, 89, of Double Springs passed away Nov. 19, 2020.
She was born August 16, 1931 to Cleve and Hildred Nicklaus.
Visitation will be Monday,...
Obituary: Mavelyn Sue McIntosh
Graveside services for Mavelyn Sue McIntosh, 68, of Altoona will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery; Rev. Steve...
Obituary: Larry Lynn Pruett
Larry Lynn Pruett, a son, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to so many, passed away at the age of 82 Nov. 19,...
Obituary: Catherine Neville Goodlett
Family graveside services for Catherine Neville Goodlett, 86, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Op-Ed: 400 years later, the Pilgrim story is more relevant than ever
This Thanksgiving will be different from any other we have had in our lifetimes. This past year has been a struggle, as every single...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health,...
Apply by Nov. 30 for automotive manufacturing scholarship to Wallace State
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Current high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in Alabama’s multi-billion dollar automotive industry have less than two weeks...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Bernard Prep School affirms commitment to in-person instruction
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School this week affirmed its commitment to continuing in-person instruction as long as possible while remaining mindful of...
ADPH: Weigh COVID-19 risks this Thanksgiving to protect yourself and others
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The coronavirus pandemic is prompting Alabamians to make difficult decisions about how and whether families and friends gather for Thanksgiving 2020....
Students compete in FCCLA All County Beef Cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from all over Cullman County on Wednesday, Nov. 18 met at the All Steak Restaurant for the Family, Career and...
The show WILL go on!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wayne Cook, director of Cullman High School Theatre, took to social media Thursday to announce that the department’s production of Steve...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors sweep Hanceville at home
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point returned home to host Hanceville Thursday and collected a pair of wins over the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits season-opening matchups against Belgreen
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison opened up its 2020 basketball season at home Thursday night with a pair of matchups against the Bulldogs of Belgreen. The...
Commission loosens Dumpster regulation restrictions
Updated 11-20-20 at 1:32 p.m.
Editor's note: This resolution applies only to Cullman County. Private roll-off Dumpsters are not allowed inside Cullman city limits.
CULLMAN,...
18th annual Winter Wonderland opens Friday at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 18th annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will open Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. and...
Obituary: Sue Carol Duckett Humphries
Funeral services for Sue Carol Duckett Humphries, 84, of Cullman, AL will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Peggy Hyatt Windsor
Graveside services for Peggy Hyatt Windsor of Enterprise, formerly of Cullman, who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at the age of 84 will...
Obituary: Jordan Chance Jones Pope
Funeral services for Jordan Chance Jones Pope, 22, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Steve...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 35 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Free lunches extended through school year: Rollout at Cullman City Schools sees great interest,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - All students in Alabama were set to receive free lunches through the end of the calendar year — and that’s now...
CEDA receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from IEDC for partnership with HomTex
Updated 11-19-20 at 5:38 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) in a small ceremony at Cullman City Hall on Thursday revealed...
Laps for Lyme: Walter 12 year old raises money and awareness for Lyme Disease
CULLMAN, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 12, of Walter completed her 5K challenge Wednesday afternoon at Heritage Park, along with more than 20 other friends...
SFW’s annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors will host its fifth annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans and their families next Monday, Nov. 23....
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Silver Bells for your holidays!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter's Donna Ruttkay reported that The Cullman Tribune’s last Pet of the Week, Apples, was quickly adopted!...
Cullman County Probate Office receives clean 2015-2020 audit report
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts recently released the findings of its audit of the Office of Cullman County...
Obituary: Lorene Anderson Lange
Lorene Anderson Lange, 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Lorene was born Oct. 2, 1923 in Limestone County, Alabama.
Lorene is...
Obituary: Barbara Ellen Chandler
Barbara Ellen Chandler, 70, of Auburn, formerly of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Barbara was born Feb. 28, 1950 in Athens,...
Obituary: Brenda Glover
Funeral services for Brenda Glover, 57, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro....
Obituary: Robert Lewis Holder
Graveside services for Robert Lewis Holder, 84, of Logan will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Prospect Church of Christ, Rev....
Obituary: Krystal Cason
Funeral services for Krystal Cason, 38, of Hanceville, AL will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Brothers Jim...
Obituary: Linda L. Taylor
Linda L. Taylor, 74, of Haleyville entered into rest Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Russellville Hospital.
Linda was born Jan. 23, 1946 in Double Springs,...
Obituary: Chelsa Ethel Davenport
Graveside services for Chelsa Ethel Davenport, 99, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Neighborhood Baptist Cemetery; Rev. Paul...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 67 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health,...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cullman’s Heaton signs with Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another Bearcat athlete celebrated the next stage of their academic and athletic career Wednesday. Tess Heaton was joined by friends, family...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ivey announces $200M small business grant program ‘Revive Plus’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations...
City school board names officers, reviews finances
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board began Tuesday night’s meeting by welcoming new board members Amy Carter and Cheryl Harrison to their...
West Point’s Yearwood named ASCA Secondary School Counselor of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its monthly work session and board meeting Tuesday afternoon and after a lengthy...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview picks up road sweep at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Fairview traveled to take on Holly Pond in Tuesday night hoops action and both the Aggies and Lady Aggies came...
Bringing out the Best: Flourish of Cullman organizes support for Cullman Regional’s CCU workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - “In the South, when we can’t do anything about it, we try to feed people.” That’s how Flourish of Cullman Executive...
Fred and Dolores Osborne named 2021 Farm-City Family of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee held its annual Farm-City Banquet Tuesday evening at Loft 212 downtown, where it named Fred and...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health,...
Obituary: Ronald Earl Cobbs (Ronnie)
It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Earl Cobbs (Ronnie), 78, of Vinemont announces that because of God’s grace and the...
Obituary: Loletah “Bid” Bradford
Loletah "Bid" Bradford, 84, of Vinemont passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at her residence.
She was born Sunday, July 26, 1936 to Dennis Melvin...
Obituary: Randy C. Morgan
Funeral services for Randy C. Morgan of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Effie Louise Misuik
Effie Louise Misuik, 95, of Athens, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Effie was born Aug. 20, 1925 to Lonnie McKinley and Gertrude...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine to be made available to all eligible Alabamians
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As soon as mid-December, health care providers and the chronically ill in Alabama could begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine. U.S. Army Gen....
PREP GOLF: Fairview’s Lawson signs with Mobile
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – For the second time in two weeks, Fairview High School celebrated the next step in a standout Aggie golfer’s academic and...
Wallace State OTA program holds drive-through pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant program honored its most recent graduates during a drive-through pinning ceremony at the...
Wallace State’s women’s cross country finishes program-best 6th at nationals, men place 8th
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s cross country team finished sixth in the country and the men finished eighth at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Cross...
Annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show this Friday, Saturday
VINEMONT, Ala. - The annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show will take place this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21 at Cullman Church of Christ...
Warehouse District paving completed just in time for Christmas Open House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s downtown merchants celebrated the opening of the Christmas shopping season Saturday with a communitywide retail open house, and the merchants...
Berlin approves CARES Act projects: Wi-Fi for low-income areas and more assistance for local...
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved multiple projects for slightly more than $16,100 in its remaining CARES Act funds...
West Point hopeful for grant to help pave CR 1246
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met briefly Monday night with only one item of business to discuss. The council voted...
(Update) Hwy. 278 crash injures 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash along U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman County Monday afternoon. The incident happened at...
Obituary: Momie Lorene Rollo
Graveside services for Momie Lorene Rollo, 99, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend...
Obituary: Noah “Skip” Ritter Compton, Jr.
Noah “Skip” Ritter Compton, Jr., 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. He was born Sept. 14, 1957 in Richlands, Virginia...
Obituary: Walter Kenny Walker
Funeral services for Walter Kenny Walker, 74, of Vernon, FL will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Susie Gillilan Overton
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Susie Gillilan Overton, 62, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Overton...
Obituary: Patsy Joyce Greer
Patsy Joyce Greer, 88, of Cullman passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 11, 1932 to Leander Crathan...
Obituary: Douglas Ferrell Leipert
Visitation for Douglas Ferrell Leipert, 78, of Cullman will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton signs with Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night was a special one for a particular Cullman baseball standout. Bearcats third baseman Brennen Norton celebrated his signing with...
For 3rd week, Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Monday reported 51 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. This is the third week in a row the hospital...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Cleghorn signs with UAH
WEST POINT, Ala. – Monday was a day for celebration at West Point High School. Warriors standout Aubry Cleghorn was surrounded by friends, family,...
November recognized as American Diabetes Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Five hundred and thirty thousand Alabamians have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Alabama...
Heifer Development Program great opportunity for producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Cattle producers in Alabama with yearling heifers should look to participate in the Sand Mountain Elite Heifer Development Program. This...
Obituary: James Danny (J.D.) Lancaster
James Danny (J.D.) Lancaster of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at the age of 78. He was...
Obituary: Barbara Jean Waters
Barbara Jean Waters, 81, of Vinemont passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1939 to...
Obituary: Bobbie Jean Laney
Funeral services for Bobbie Jean Laney, 84, of the Blair community will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: James Garvie Bennefield
Funeral services for James Garvie Bennefield, 91, of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health,...
Funny Things From Yesterday: Halloween on our street
Rudene decided that we were getting too old to stay on our little farm. We had goats and small donkeys to tend to and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the files of 1902:
Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Crider, formerly of Loretto, now of Jefferson County, were visiting friends here last week.
Mrs. Casper Arnold,...
A Round of Applause for the (Cullman County) Joy-Givers: Monks’ Bread
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,...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
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...
Ground covers for Alabama landscapes
Ground covers are used to provide edgings to pathways, control erosion and add interest to landscape design.
In agriculture, ground cover is the name given...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville, Fairview, Good Hope collect wins at Fairview Tip-Off Classic
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A trio of local squads participated in this year’s Fairview Tip-Off Classic Saturday afternoon and all three of them left with...
Wallace State granting scholarships to single moms
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation has received a grant from the Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham, allowing single mothers in Wallace State’s service...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health,...
Obituary: Virginia Alta Garrison Humphries
Virginia Alta Garrison Humphries, 93, of Double Springs entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
Virginia was born Dec. 5,...
Obituary: Melba Jo King
Melba Jo King, 92, of Hanceville died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jvan Quinton King; parents Marion Franklin...
Obituary: Doan Lynn Graham Merritt
Doan Lynn Graham Merritt of Eva passed away at her residence Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at the age of 70.
Doan cherished her family and...
Obituary: Velia Faye Morton
Velia Faye Morton, 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. She was born Dec. 7, 1949 in Cullman, Alabama.
Faye is survived...
Obituary: Lavon Arvis Boyett
Lavon Arvis Boyett, 78, of Sardis, Mississippi passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Lavon was born Dec. 5, 1941 in Tutwiler, Mississippi.
Lavon is survived...
Obituary: Larry Paul Woody
Larry Paul Woody of Cullman passed away Nov. 13, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born in Cullman Dec. 18, 1948 to...
‘We aren’t trying to be anybody else’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Historic Bakery is now open in downtown Cullman, serving up a variety of specialty donuts, pastries, breads and more.
Co-owner and...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard Saints, Cold Springs Lady Eagles capture state crowns
DANVILLE, Ala. – For the second time in three years, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are the class 1A-2A state champions. Meanwhile in class...
Republican women group sponsoring veterans’ dinner
Brandin’ Iron General Manager Josh Speakman, left, accepts a check from Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) President Jacqueline B. Schendel. The organization is helping...
Sheriff, chiefs say COVID impact minimal in their departments
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant requested citizens attending this week’s Colony Town Council meeting to “Be in prayer for...
Alabama Farm Credit donates hay to hurricane-hit cattle producers
CULLMAN, Ala. – South Alabama cattle producers who lost hay and pasture to hurricanes this fall recently received help from north Alabama agricultural lending...
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Arrests and incidents reported September 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
