Obituary: Rickey Anthony Willingham
Rickey Anthony Willingham, 61, of Holly Pond passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Oct. 20, 1958 to Lynell...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Thomas
Funeral services for Beverly Ann Thomas, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2020 at Refuge Church with interment in Etha Cemetery,...
Obituary: Lacy Anne Clark
Graveside services for Lacy Anne Clark, 47 of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery with Bo...
Obituary: Kory Robert Williams
Kory Robert Williams, 63, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020.
Kory was born May 19, 1957 in California.
He graduated Haleyville...
Get reeled into Garden City Shiner Shack
The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email maggie@cullmantribune.com.
GARDEN CITY, Ala. –...
Explore a Local Park: Culpepper Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman and Cullman County have no shortage of great parks with something for everyone to enjoy. From the...
COVID-19: Alabama adds new record 1,758 cases; Cullman Co. adds 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a new record number of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on...
On this Independence Day, recalling the Founders’ views of a free press
America’s Founders regarded a free press as so vital to the new nation that they took care to include that right in the First...
Take the 25 Arrow Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hey archers, has Robin Hood got nothing on you? Would William Tell’s son have been relieved to see you step up...
West Point mayor addresses storm shelter concerns
WEST POINT, Ala. - As tornado sirens blared unexpectedly Saturday evening throughout Cullman County, residents immediately sought shelter from the menacing storms. The Tribune...
Obituary: David Earl Wood
David Earl Wood was born April 10, 1956 in Oneonta, AL and passed away June 30, 2020 and is under the care of Moss...
Obituary: Thomas Charles “Tom” Powrzanas
Thomas Charles "Tom" Powrzanas, 81, of Jasper entered into rest Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born...
‘Don’t let up your guard’; AL adds record 1,162 cases of COVID-19, 1 new...
Updated 7-2-20 at 9:53 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a record 1,162 cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, and the Alabama Department of Public health confirmed...
Settle in for a slice
The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email christy@cullmantribune.com.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -...
Cullman Regional Airport receives FAA grant to reconfigure taxiway connector
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a grant to the Cullman Regional Airport/Folsom Field to relocate a taxiway connector from the...
Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Regional, local leaders launch campaign to slow spread of COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional and the City of Cullman have joined with U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama; Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker;...
Op-Ed: This is our time, Alabama
My fellow Alabamians:
In a few days, America will celebrate her 244th birthday.
Traditionally, many towns and cities around the country light up the night with...
CCSO announces creation of new Community Response Team
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Wednesday introduced the creation of a new team tasked with maintaining the peace in Cullman...
Eric Phillips announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Eric Phillips on Wednesday night announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take...
Obituary: Cora Nadine Allen Nunnelley
Cora Nadine Allen Nunnelley, born to Horace Fletcher Allen and Daisy Luella Martin Allen Aug.26, 1921, mother to Carolyn Mullenix, Bob Nunnelley, David Nunnelley,...
Obituary: Wilma Jean Whitehead
Wilma Jean Whitehead was born Dec. 28, 1943 and passed away July 1, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation...
Obituary: Andrew Odine Nacilla
Andrew Odine Nacilla was born Sept. 27, 1988 and passed away June 30, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: John Robert “Jack” Glenn
John Robert “Jack” Glenn died Monday, June 29, 2020 at age 87. He was born Oct. 26, 1932 in Cullman County, AL to Jesse...
Obituary: Floyd Flanigan
Graveside services for Floyd Flanigan, 60, of Hanceville will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at Colony Cemetery in Colony, Alabama. Visitation...
SiO2 Materials Science to invest $163M in Auburn facility to support COVID-19 vaccine efforts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that SiO2 Materials Science plans to invest $163 million in an expansion at its Auburn facility...
Cool beans! Check out Holly Pond’s Alabama Mud Coffee Co.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Cullman County newcomers Bo and Katie Johnson are like so many others who sat at home during the COVID-19 shutdown,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Local couple reaches out to veterans, law enforcement with fundraising, special services
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jim and Beverly Burke are well-known fixtures in the Cullman community. Cullman County has at least a few (!) gun owners,...
(Updated) Hanceville High principal, ex-wife charged with domestic violence
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/16/update-hanceville-principal-reinstated-following-arrest/
Updated 7-1-20 at 6:17 p.m. Statements from Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Mr. Collins' attorney, Champ Crocker, have been added.
CULLMAN,...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Cleghorn commits to UAH
WEST POINT, Ala. – He
still has one more season to play with the Warriors but now West Point standout
Aubry Cleghorn knows where he’ll be...
Addison’s greatest team; Let the debate begin
ADDISON, Ala. -- What
constitutes the "greatest team" from a school? Is it their win-loss
record, winning a state title, having great players or just stats?...
‘A leap of faith’: Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures celebrates 1 year in business...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In late June 2018, April German created Victoria’s Hope, a ministry that supplies clothing and other goods to single parents in...
Get ready to (hunt) rock(s)!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Beginning Wednesday morning, July 1, kiddos big and small around town should be on the lookout for some colorful painted rocks-...
Pool builder going strong during pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - With public pools just now being opened, many people had already taken it into their own hands to find ways to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Elizabeth Hill signs with Montevallo
BREMEN, Ala. – After
completing a stellar career on the basketball court this spring and crossing
the stage at graduation in May, Lady Eagles standout Elizabeth...
ADPH launches color-coded COVID-19 Risk Indicator Dashboard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has introduced a new tool that allows policy makers and others viewing it to...
Jerry Bartlett announces re-election bid for Good Hope mayor
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett on Tuesday announced his re-election bid. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25,...
Obituary: Jackie Euell Harris
Jackie Euell Harris was born Sept. 1, 1941 and passed away June 30, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Alton Lee McDonald, Sr.
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Alton Lee McDonald, Sr., 74, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Melanie Allinder Parker
Funeral services for Melanie Allinder Parker, 51, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation will...
Berlin annexes 70-acre property
BERLIN, Ala. – In a special-called meeting Monday evening, the Berlin Town Council approved the annexation of 70 acres, which, according to Mayor Patrick...
Arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Retail Specialists breaks ground on Kingfisher subdivision near Berlin
BERLIN, Ala. – The ground was broken Tuesday morning for the Kingfisher subdivision near the town of Berlin. The neighborhood is slated to have...
Ivey extends Alabama’s Safer at Home Order through July 31
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, which was set to expire July 3, through July 31....
Opinion: 112 days
112 days. That’s how long our seniors, the members of the Greatest Generation, have been locked down inside assisted living and nursing homes. 112...
Cullman-area students named to UAB President’s, Dean’s Lists
Updated 6-30-20 at 9:51 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently released its Presidential Honors List and Dean’s List for...
CCCDC awards more than $217K in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total
of $217,500 in grants Monday night.
The following grant requests were...
5-member CDC team now assisting ADPH in fighting COVID-19
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recently welcomed a support team from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Cullman’s Blaise Wilson takes 1st place at Emerald Coast Golf Tour event in Mississippi
CHOCTAW, Miss. - On Sunday afternoon, 2009 Cullman High School graduate and student athlete Blaise Wilson tied for first place in the Emerald Coast...
Obituary: Buna J. Warren
Buna J. “B.J.” Warren, 91, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, June 29, 2020 at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
She was born Aug. 2,...
Obituary: James Carl Daniel
James Carl Daniel, 93, of Haleyville passed away June 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Feb. 13, 1927 to Sid and...
Obituary: Stella M. Duke
Funeral services for Stella M. Duke, 74, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Jerry Merring
In loving memory of Jerry Merring, 72, of Bremen, Alabama
Graveside services for Mr. Merring will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at...
Obituary: Evelyn Helms Akin
Evelyn Helms Akin of Hartselle passed away June 28, 2020 at the age of 68.
Evelyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She adored...
Obituary: Donald Douglas Gibson
Donald Douglas Gibson of Blountsville passed away June 27, 2020 at the age of 43.
He was born June 9, 1977 to Donald and Wanda...
Ivey awards $30M to support COVID-19 testing, app for colleges, universities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $30 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) money to...
Cheryl Harrison announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cheryl Harrison on Monday announced her candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 3. Place 3 is currently held by Lee...
Arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Update: Pursuit ends in Holly Pond, 2 arrested
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Two people were arrested following a pursuit that began near Colony and ended in Holly Pond Sunday evening along Brooklyn...
ADOL announces Extended Benefits unemployment program to begin
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) announced Monday that the state will begin offering Extended Benefits (EB) for those who qualify...
(Updated) Cullman woman killed in Hwy. 69 crash in Simcoe
Updated 6-29-20 at 2:36 p.m.
SIMCOE, Ala. - One person is dead following a multi-vehicle wreck along Alabama Highway 69 in Simcoe Monday morning. Cullman...
CCSO: Pursuit ends in Holly Pond, 2 arrested
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/06/29/update-pursuit-ends-in-holly-pond-2-arrested/
HOLLY POND, Ala. - A pursuit that began near Colony ended in Holly Pond Sunday evening along Brooklyn Road.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Obituary: Dylan Harris-Tidwell
Dylan Harris-Tidwell, 19, of Vinemont passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born Nov. 29, 2000.
He is preceded in death...
Remembering John Hunt
Updated 6-29-20 at 12:57 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sunday was an emotional day at Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center as friends, family and colleagues gathered...
ALEA resumes normal driver’s license operations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division has continued to serve the citizens of...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Our cats
When Rudene and I lived in town, we didn’t have much time to take care of a pet or a place to keep one....
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1954
From the Files of 1904:
Married Sunday at 3 p.m. were Miss Addie Smith and Wiley Burks.
C.W. Holmes, formerly of Unity is now a businessman...
Berlin holds Census Day, celebrates fire department’s 45th anniversary
BERLIN, Ala. - To aid its residents in completing the 2020 Census, the Town of Berlin on Saturday held a Census Day event at...
Obituary: J.T. Howell
J.T. Howell, 91, of Double Springs passed away Saturday, June 26, 2020 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehabilitation.
He was born May 8, 1929 to Edgar...
Desperation Church cancels medical debt for more than 2,000 families across state
CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church recently made good on its promise to purchase and cancel the outstanding medical debts of families in need across...
Dos and Don’ts for fireworks in your community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Firework stands are beginning to appear throughout Cullman County in the days leading up to Independence Day. Depending on where a...
Tribune brings home 24 Alabama Press Association Media Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Press Association on Friday revealed the winners of the 2020 Alabama Press Association Media Awards. The APA said this...
Tribune’s Martha Needham wins APA Photo of the Year award
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Press Association on Friday revealed the winners of this year’s APA Media Awards and one of The Tribune’s own...
Obituary: Larry Avis Overton
Larry Avis Overton, 67, of Houston entered into rest June 24, 2020 at his residence.
Larry was born Jan. 10, 1953 in Winston County, on...
Obituary: Eugene Wilford Simmons, Jr.
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Eugene Wilford Simmons, Jr., 63, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Linda Darnell Smith
Funeral services for Linda Darnell Smith, 79, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Lucinda Kay Brown
Lucinda Kay Brown, 62, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1958 to Royce Brown...
Obituary: Jessie Sue Chappell Smith
Jessie Sue Chappell Smith, 88, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Hanceville Nursing Home. Mrs. Smith...
Truth in Nature: An outdoor ministry to fatherless boys
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brian and Beth Burchett knew when they bought their farm adjacent to the Bankhead National Forest that God had a greater...
Cullman announces $20.5 M in debt repayment savings, opening of pipeline from Duck River...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday announced two major projects have been completed or are near completion - one financial, the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(VIDEO) Jacobs: ‘We are strongly urging our people to wear masks in public’
COVID-19 update from Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs- June 26, 2020
"On behalf of Mayor Jacobs, we are strongly urging our people to wear masks in...
Cullman siblings win 1st, 3rd place in APT Young Writers Contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ever since she was in pre-school, Anna Kate Allcorn has wanted to write. Now a third grader, she has placed in...
Wallace State’s Jiselle Woodson selected as NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star
HANCEVILLE, ALA. –
Wallace State’s Jiselle Woodson has been selected as a 2020 National Junior
College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s Basketball All-Star by the NJCAA
Women’s Basketball...
‘They are supported and they are appreciated’
CULLMAN, Ala. - As a show of its continuing support of law enforcement, Pepsi Cola recently donated a case of Aquafina Water and a...
ALSDE releases plans for returning to school this fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey on Friday introduced the ALSDE’s roadmap for returning to school this...
17 Cullman-area students named to Samford University Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 1,759 students named to the 2020 spring semester Dean's List. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Gen Flynn is looking for his best friend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shared some good news this week:
“Many people in the community have located their lost...
Obituary: Vera Louise Brooks
Vera Louise Brooks, 71, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Vera was born July 2, 1948 Double...
Obituary: Eva Jo Bell
Eva Jo Bell, at 90 years young, went running into the arms of Jesus June 24, 2020. We know she saw her King face...
(Updated) LIST: Local 4th of July celebrations
Updated July 1 at 12:21 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the popular 4th of July events at Smith Lake Park and Lake Guntersville were canceled...
Susan Eller announces her re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 3
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Susan Eller on Thursday announced her re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 3. The Municipal Election will take...
Annual Mopar car show raises $4K for Secret Meals for Hungry Children
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the success of this year's Mopars by the Lake car show, the Pentastar South Car Club tallied up the proceeds...
Alabama sees daily record-high 1,129 new cases of COVID-19
Updated 6-25-20 at 9:12 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Thursday morning reported a record-high 1,129 new cases of COVID-19...
Arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Autwell pleads guilty in 2018 crash that killed Hanceville woman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Terry Autwell, 28, of Hanceville, pleaded guilty earlier this month to a charge of criminally negligent homicide in the Dec. 10,...
Men’s Basketball Coach Allen Sharpe returns to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace
State Community College is pleased to announce the return of Allen Sharpe as
head men’s basketball coach.
Sharpe previously served as head coach of...
Cullman GOP chair/candidate embarrassed over accidental publication of ‘very private photo’
Editor's note: The Tribune did receive a copy of the photo, but will not publish it.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Republican Party Chairman and...
Groundbreaking for new subdivision near Berlin set for June 30
BERLIN, Ala. – Real estate firm Retail Specialists will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new subdivision near the town of Berlin Tuesday, June...
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Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
