‘You’re saving lives’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual City of Cullman v. Cullman County blood drive took place Friday, with four LifeSouth bloodmobiles parked around town. In...
Access for all: Flourish of Cullman adds new accessibility ramp
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flourish of Cullman, a local service that works with State of Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help people with developmental disabilities...
‘Couple skate!’: Sports World Skate Center still truckin’ after all these years
VINEMONT, Ala. - While there may be many differences between older and younger generations, one thing surely everyone can agree on is some of...
Enjoy gourmet popcorn, and more, at Kernel Kullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Neal and Holly McLeod saw their first popcorn store while on their honeymoon almost 30 years ago. Years later, while searching...
Wallace State ranked Best Online Community College in Alabama in 2020; 16th in nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been ranked No. 1 among Alabama community colleges in the 2020 Best Online Community College Rankings...
Cruise-in this Saturday at Grave’s in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - Grave’s General Store & Diner in West Point will host a cruise-in this Saturday night, June 6, beginning at 5...
Arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Duchess Bakery sold, to re-open in July
Updated 6-5-20 at 12:20 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Duchess Bakery lovers, rejoice! The beloved bakery, along with the famous doughnut recipe, has been sold to...
3 CPD officers receive years of service pins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three officers of the Cullman Police Department were recognized Friday morning after putting together a combined 60 years of service within...
Business -almost- as usual
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many have noticed that downtown Cullman is taking on a vintage feel, with the appearance of a gravel road through the...
Obituary: Donnie Mullins
Donnie Mullins of Cullman, Alabama passed away June 3, 2020 at the age of 76. He was born in Cullman Dec. 17, 1943 to...
Obituary: Merle Gladys Williams McSwain
Merle Gladys Williams McSwain of Bremen, Alabama passed away June 3, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born Oct. 11, 1926 to...
Obituary: Earlene Knopp Moody
Earlene Knopp Moody, 89, of Orange Beach, AL, formerly of Cullman, AL, died Thursday, June 4, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband...
Obituary: George E. Long
George Eugene Long, 65, of Cullman died Thursday, June 4, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his son Cody Robert Long and his parents...
Obituary: Randy “Pop” Summerville
Tribute services for Randy “Pop” Summerville, 72, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Jason Mark Howard
Jason Mark Howard, 41, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Jason was born to Mark and Debbie Howard in Cullman, Alabama May...
Obituary: Mackie Randal Prestridge
Mackie Randal Prestridge, 66, of Haleyville passed away peacefully in his sleep March 27, 2020 due to natural causes.
A memorial service will be held...
ADOL has disbursed more than $1.5B in unemployment benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that ADOL has disbursed more than $1.5 billion in COVID-19 related...
Cullman Connect: City of Cullman app launched
CULLMAN, Ala. - The new City of Cullman app, “Cullman Connect,” is now live. It's called “SeeClickFix” in the app stores.
The app will help...
AG Marshall voices support for law enforcement during protests
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday voiced support for law enforcement in their efforts to “protect the public from violence...
Arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALDOT: U.S. 278 bridge at St. Bernard down to 1 lane June 9-12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Thursday announced statewide bridge crews will be repairing the U.S. Highway 278 bridge over...
Mark Bussman declares candidacy for mayor of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mark Bussman this week announced his candidacy for mayor of Cullman. Bussman will challenge incumbent Woody Jacobs in the Aug. 25,...
Local business owners talk about protests, safety concerns
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just after protests in Nashville and Birmingham over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota turned into violent riots, a group...
Sen. Doug Jones: ‘This is for long-term economic investment in a state like Alabama’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, a member of both the Senate Health and Banking Committees, introduced legislation to encourage businesses to...
HAPPENING FRIDAY: Annual City, County blood drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every summer, LifeSouth hosts a friendly blood drive “competition” between the City of Cullman and Cullman County. This year’s drive is...
Reggie Dodson seeking 2nd term as mayor of Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala.- Vinemont Mayor Radginal “Reggie” Dodson announced Wednesday morning that he will seek a second term. This is the first election in which...
Connection, interrupted: Baileyton residents express frustration over lack of internet services
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Frustrated Baileyton residents and leaders had an opportunity Monday night to speak with Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Sen. Garlan Gudger,...
Obituary: Mary McSwain
Funeral services for Mary McSwain of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Frank A. Potter
Frank Arthur Potter, Jr. of Hanceville passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the age of 70. He was born in the state of...
HomTex repays $1.5M, plus interest, to City of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Textile manufacturer HomTex on Wednesday afternoon presented a check to the City of Cullman to repay a $1.5 million loan made...
Meek High School’s Stuart Waldrep awarded Coaches’ Children Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
–Ten Coaches’ Children Scholarship winners for the 2019-20 school year have
been selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Alabama High School Athletic
Directors &...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams kick off summer workouts
CULLMAN, Ala. – Its
been a long spring, and I think a lot of people are craving a return to the
normal day to day, but...
BREAKING: Alan Jackson concert postponed until June 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - County star Alan Jackson's Small Town Drive-In concert scheduled for June 5 in Cullman has been rescheduled for June 12.
The following...
Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
James Fields weighs in on Cullman protests
CULLMAN, Ala. - As anti-racism protests in Cullman’s Depot Park entered their third day Tuesday, former State Representative James Fields returned to meet for...
‘Cullman Strong’: Group prepares to defend homes, property amid rumors of violence; pistol permit...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As a peaceful protest against racism and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis was winding down at Cullman’s Depot Park...
PREP SPORTS: Senior Recognition held at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. -- For the first time in eight weeks,
Senior athletes gathered at St. Bernard on May 21 with their families to be
recognized for...
(Updated) Cullman demolition company helps dismantle Confederate monument in Birmingham
Updated 6-3-20 at 10:33 p.m. with a comment from Britt Demolition
CULLMAN, Ala. - As protests and riots sweep the nation in the aftermath of...
Shirley Arnett announces candidacy for mayor of Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett on Tuesday night announced her candidacy for mayor of the town. The Municipal Election will be Tuesday,...
25 Cullman-area students earn degrees from the University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded approximately 6,326 degrees this spring.
“The recent change to remote learning during this unprecedented time has affected...
Holly Pond council talks new senior center, census initiative, reopening library
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond is in the process of securing land near the Guy Hunt Library to build a new...
Obituary: Donna A. Pitts
Donna A. Pitts, of Bremen passed away June 1, 2020 at the age of 68. She was born in Cullman July 14, 1951 to...
Obituary: Howard Lee Skinner
Lieutenant Commander Howard Lee Skinner passed away peacefully May 30, 2020 in Foley, Alabama. He was surrounded by his family and went peacefully to...
Obituary: Rickey Elbert Overton
Rickey Elbert Overton, 57, of Cullman passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Sunday, June 3, 1962 to Elbert...
Obituary: Charles H. Loyd
Funeral services for Charles H. Loyd, 67, of Eva will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville...
Obituary: Suzanne Moon Messersmith
Suzanne Moon Messersmith, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly May 29, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her parents William...
AG Steve Marshall files new lawsuit against City of Birmingham over removal of historic...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that he has filed a new lawsuit against the City of Birmingham for its removal...
Cullman Civic Ballet’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ this Saturday at Heritage Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - In addition to community theater and a community band, Cullman is now home to its own ballet company. Cullman Civic Ballet,...
Fairview council appoints new councilwoman, talks traffic lights, fireworks
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The newly-installed traffic lights at Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue in Fairview were still flashing as of Tuesday afternoon. While...
Local residents meet to pray at Depot Park after days of unrest nationwide
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, following a week of unrest stemming from the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police...
Arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Make a splash! Spring Valley Beach Water Park now open
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Area summer favorite Spring Valley Beach Water Park opened for the season Saturday, with new rules in place due to COVID-19.
“Operational...
Obituary: Juddy Ronald Holcomb
Mr. Juddy Ronald Holcomb, 44, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020. Mr. Holcomb was born Nov. 20, 1975 to Shelby Richards...
Obituary: Billy Gene Clark
Funeral services for Billy Gene Clark, 78, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Antioch Cemetery with Wade Maynord...
Obituary: Lessie Mae Duke
Lessie Mae Duke, 81, of Walter passed away May 31, 2020. She was born May 18, 1939 to Coy Lee and Maggie Elrod Hudson...
Obituary: Robert Hughes Craig
Robert Hughes Craig, 92, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Hughes was born...
Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day: What to know about the job and the people who...
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the weather is hot and humid, we here in Alabama appreciate having a home or workplace full of cool dry air...
Arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
29 Cullman-area students earn degrees from Auburn University
AUBURN, Ala. - Twenty-nine Cullman-area students earned degrees from Auburn University this spring.
Graduates include:
Jodi Benitez, of Hanceville
Michael Bentley, of Cullman
Paul Birmingham, of Bremen
Libby Burroughs,...
Ivey authorizes activation of Alabama National Guard in response to violent protesters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate...
Ivey issues statement in response to Sunday night Birmingham protests
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday issued the following statement in response to the Birmingham protests:
"Like so many others throughout the country...
Protesters in Cullman demonstrate against racism; counterprotesters vow to protect property
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, a group of young people who, at times, numbered around 25, came to Depot Park to protest racism...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The ceiling fan
I have written before about modern trends and old traditions. This article is about a ceiling fan and two or three helium-filled balloons.
The first...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937
From the Files of 1937:
The Cullman Bearcats lost to Tuscaloosa Count High, 19-6. The lone Cullman score was set up by Marion Woodall, who...
Obituary: Joshua Lee Loyd
Joshua Lee Loyd, 23, passed away May, 29, 2020. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...
Obituary: Donald Lewis Faulkner
Funeral services for Donald Lewis Faulkner, 78, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Brownie Mae Crews
Brownie Mae Crews, 86, of Haleyville passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 27, 1934 to Presley...
Hanceville’s Jared Stanley named to spring 2020 Dean’s List at Mars Hill University
Jared Thomas Stanley of Hanceville is one 382 Mars Hill University students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end...
Addison’s Bartlett earns degree from Ole Miss
News from Ole Miss
Lacie Kay Bartlett, of Addison received a Bachelor of Multi-Disciplinary degree in General Studies.
"While we aren't able to gather in the...
2 Cullman-area students named to Mississippi College Dean’s List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the Dean's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...
Cullman man killed in I-65 wreck
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman man was killed Friday in a wreck on Interstate 65 in Limestone County. Alabama State Troopers identified the...
Go, Dragon, go! First crewed space launch from American soil since 2011
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Private spaceflight developer SpaceX and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Saturday afternoon launched two astronauts on a...
Coyotes in Cullman?
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune has received an increasing number of reports of coyotes spotted in and around the city limits of Cullman over...
Participate in Alabama Backyard BioBlitz June 5
FAIRHOPE, Ala. - All Alabamians are invited to join Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in celebrating World Environment Day by participating in the...
Hanceville ‘breaks ground’ on new senior center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville celebrated the groundbreaking for the city’s new senior center Friday morning. The ceremony was held at the...
City of Cullman announces changes to sanitation schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman this week announced changes to sanitation schedules for two areas, effective June 16, 2020.
Trash collection day will...
COVID-19: State adds 501 cases, Cullman Co. adds 18 cases in 24 hours
Friday evening COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health
CUMULATIVE numbers:
Confirmed cases in AL: 17,031 (+501 since yesterday)
Confirmed deaths in AL: 610 (+19...
Obituary: Scott Wayne McDaniel
Scott Wayne McDaniel, 55, of Haleyville entered into rest Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center.
He is survived by three sisters, Sandra...
Second chance: The Link of Cullman County gears up for program to stop returns...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the United States, almost 44% of people released from prison will be arrested again within one year, 68% within three...
Wallace State releases spring 2020 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 792 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester....
Strike! Cullman Bowling Center open again
CULLMAN, Ala. – Entertainment venues (e.g. arcades, theaters, bowling alleys) in Alabama were given the green light to re-open May 22 by Gov. Kay...
COVID-19 patient leaves Cullman Regional after 52 days
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man who spent 52 days at Cullman Regional due to complications from COVID-19 on Friday was discharged. Staff lined the...
Cullman City Council grants permit for June 5 Alan Jackson concert
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Friday officially granted the special event permit for country star Alan Jackson’s June 5 Small Town...
Arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Bringing out the Best: Cullman Savings Bank donates $1K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Savings Bank (CSB) donated $1,000 to Good Samaritan Health Clinic Friday, as part of the institution’s Cullman Savings Bank Giving...
David Moss announces candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman David Moss on Friday announced plans to run for election to the council seat to which he was...
Haley Self-Tumlin named Wallace State’s 2019-2020 TRIO/SSS Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student Haley Self-Tumlin has been named the 2019-2020 TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) Student of the Year.
Self-Tumlin, 20, has already...
Obituary: Thomas “Dusty” Barfoot
Funeral services for Thomas “Dusty” Barfoot will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Julie Elaine Evans
Julie Elaine Evans, 61, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born Aug. 8, 1958 to Robert and...
Hanceville’s Confederate Railroad concert a go for Sept. 19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville is moving forward with its planned Sept. 19 concert at Veterans Park. The popular country/Southern rock group...
‘Thankfully we were able to stay open’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many businesses, big and small. Many big box “essential” stores have relied on delivery and curbside...
Madison man indicted for possessing pipe bomb
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted a Madison man for possessing a pipe bomb, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town...
Longtime Cullman physician Phil Freeman passes away
CULLMAN, Ala. - Longtime Cullman physician Phil Freeman passed away Tuesday. Below is his full obituary:
Dr. Phillip Wood Freeman, 69, of Cullman, Alabama passed...
‘Coach’ Andy Page announces bid for re-election to Cullman City Council, place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Coach” Andy Page on Thursday announced he is running for re-election to the Cullman City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election...
WSCC Medical Assistant program hosting informational meeting Friday, May 29
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Persons interested in learning more about the Medical Assistant program at Wallace State Community College can attend an informational meeting via...
Arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Troopers: 5 traffic fatalities, 4 waterway fatalities Memorial Day Weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated 375 traffic crashes with five fatalities, as well as 10 boat crashes...
‘We are ready to see them and hug their necks’: Commission on Aging eager...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many restrictions due to COVID-19 are being lifted in Alabama, none have yet been lifted for senior centers, which will...
Senior Spotlight: Remembering Spud Campbell, part 2
Read part 1 at www.cullmantribune.com/2020/05/24/senior-spotlight-remembering-spud-campbell-part-1/.
After World War II, Spud and Bea Campbell moved home to Alabama from San Francisco. In Birmingham, Spud began...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Henry Melvin Brazelton
Graveside services for Henry Melvin Brazelton, 65, are Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Ready Cemetery in Toney, Alabama.
Mr. Brazelton passed away...
