Obituary: Betty Nell Smothers
Betty Nell Smothers, 76, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born Feb....
Local teen seriously injured in motorcycle crash
Updated 10-21-20 at 12:40 p.m.
The injured teen has been identified by the Cullman Police Department as Connor Britt Laney. The other driver was Michael...
Special Little Free Library installed in west Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County on Tuesday morning celebrated with a ribbon cutting the recently installed Little...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) Cullman Co. man found guilty of attempted murder of sheriff’s deputy
Updated 10-21-20 at 6:51 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Wednesday afternoon, Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County was found guilty of the 2016 attempted...
Fairview majorette shares special moment with young fan
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – There are many amazing people out there who do a lot to help others. Whether it's paying it forward at a...
Op-Ed: An inspirational pick
A century ago, the Suffragettes finally succeeded in winning the right to vote for women. They would be thrilled to see the nomination of...
From tragedy, a positive impact
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Monday presented plaques to the children of Stephen K. Griffith for the contributions of the fund...
Bringing out the Best: Berlin donates $18K in CARES funds to local elementary schools
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council has been trying to figure out what to do with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security...
Garden City approves increase in fire department stipends, new truck; Doug Pender bids farewell
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night approved an increase in the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department’s stipend pay.
Resolution...
New signs up in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night made plans for the official swearing in of the mayor and council...
Obituary: Kenneth Ray Ponder
Kenneth Ray Ponder, 79, of Addison entered into rest Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Sept....
Obituary: Jeanette Trusty
Jeanette Trusty, 65, of Blountsville, Alabama passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. She was born Feb. 25, 1955 in Cullman, Alabama to Arvell and...
Obituary: Patsy Dayle Culver
Funeral services for Patsy Dayle Culver, 68, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Delbert Freeman...
Obituary: Gwen Bradford Arnold Davis
Mrs. Gwen Bradford Arnold Davis, 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Gwen was born Nov. 2, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman High collects 351 pairs of shoes for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School students kicked off their Sunday shoes — and probably a few more pairs, too — as part of...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 9 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the end of the 2020 Cullman County Youth Football regular season and four teams from each division clinched their...
COMMUNITY MATTERS: Cullman Tribune Citizen of the Year: Ashley Wilson
The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune's special yearly edition, "Community Matters."
CULLMAN, Ala. - It takes a special person to turn unthinkable tragedy...
Obituary: Kay Alexander
Funeral services for Kay Alexander, 87, of Hayden will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Cornerstone Revival Center with Rev. Jeremy...
Obituary: Judge Thomas Lee Burleson
Judge Thomas Lee Burleson, 91, of Hanceville went to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.
He was born Dec. 6, 1928 to Joseph...
Justice for Junior: Family, friends gather to remember murder victim, call for change to...
BREMEN, Ala. - On Saturday evening, family and friends of Herndon “Junior” Self gathered at Rooster’s Corner in Bremen to remember the murder victim...
Funny Things from Yesterday: He is as tough as a pine knot
Our second oldest great-grandson is Alder, (“AB2” if you remember the simple way I had to have to remember our six greats). He will...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
New Harmony News
Vester Plunkett is ill in the Arab Hospital.
Jim Tom Noles is in a Birmingham hospital.
Mr. and Mrs....
A Round of Applause for the Joy Givers: Kinky Friedman
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...
(Updated) 2 arrested in connection with stabbing in Bremen
Updated 10-19-20 at 1:55 p.m.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office on Monday said two people were arrested in connection with a stabbing Saturday night in...
Obituary: L.D. Johns
Funeral services for L.D. Johns, 84, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Obituary: Cynthia Calvert
Graveside services for Cynthia Calvert, 66, of Arley, Alabama will be at noon Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Bethany Baptist Cemetery in Crane Hill,...
Obituary: Jennie Smith
Graveside services for Jennie Smith, 75, of Hanceville will at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Scott...
Cullman Regional to host Hartselle Health Center groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Friday announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cullman Regional Hartselle Health Center will be Tuesday, Oct....
Alabama completes 2020 Census with 99.9% household response
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey — alongside the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! — on Friday announced...
City, County, Chamber come together for 30th annual Christmas Open House Nov. 13-15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Christmas Open House, which traditionally kicks off the local holiday shopping season, this year will be a joint effort and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Big plays doom Dawgs at Hamilton in 21-7 loss
HAMILTON, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Hamilton to take on the 4A Aggies and Addison came away with a frustrating 21-7 loss. Big plays, penalties...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies race past Brewer, 49-16, on the road
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - One week after securing a playoff berth, the Fairview Aggies traveled across the Morgan County line to Somerville to take on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs drop road matchup at Ashville 38-14
ASHVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville hit the road to take on the Bulldogs of Ashville Friday night and was sent home with a 38-14 loss....
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont clinches playoff spot with 20-17 OT win over Oakman
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Eagles hosted the Oakman Wildcats Friday night and came away with a thrilling 20-17 overtime victory, sending Vinemont to the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tornadoes pull away from Tigers, 38-14
ARLEY, Ala. – After collecting a huge win over Lynn last week, the Tigers returned home Friday night the host a strong Pickens County...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos fall 35-6 at Susan Moore
SUSAN MOORE, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Susan Moore Friday night to face the Bulldogs and came up short, 35-6.
Susan Moore tried to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats suffer 28-0 loss at Athens
ATHENS, Ala. – Cullman hit the road Friday night for another region matchup against the Golden Eagles of Athens and it was a tough...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors punch playoff ticket in 49-0 blowout
WEST POINT, Ala. - If you were wanting any late-season pre-playoff drama, you needed to be somewhere else Friday night, because from start to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Winston County routs Cold Springs in region game, 46-21
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. - Cold Springs looked to keep its playoff hopes alive Friday night at Winston County, but a huge first-half deficit was...
Obituary: Karen Ann Jones
Karen Ann Jones, 63, of Jasper entered into rest at her home in Jasper.
Karen was born Sept. 16, 1957. She Karen was a good...
Obituary: Ellen Sue Young
Funeral services for Ellen Sue Young, 55, of Bremen will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Johnson Grove Church with Tommy...
Obituary: Betty Sue Burton
Funeral services for Betty Sue Burton, 77, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment...
Obituary: Stanley Johnson
Stanley Joseph Johnson, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at the age of 61. He was born Nov. 24, 1958 to Louie...
Obituary: Maxine Graves-Clay
In loving memory of Maxine Graves-Clay.
Maxine died at the age of 63 at her home Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. She was a very unique...
Automated sanitation pickup to begin in city Nov. 9; new carts delivered beginning Oct....
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman will soon be changing the way it services residential garbage. Beginning Nov. 9, 2020, all residents and...
Jack Aces RC donates more than $11K to Shop with a Cop program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from Jack Aces on Friday presented the Cullman Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program a check for $11,755, money...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama’s September unemployment rate 6.6%; Cullman County lowest in state at 3.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 6.6%, up from...
Plan approved for selection of new city schools superintendent
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday afternoon approved a plan for the selection of a new superintendent to replace retiring...
Assistance from the Joy to Life Foundation allows ADPH to provide free cancer screenings...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In response to a need for increased funding in north Alabama, the Joy to Life Foundation has offered to expand its...
Wood duck mates determine migration routes
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
In the waterfowl world, Alabama’s most abundant species, the wood duck, is not known for migrating...
Cullman City School Board says farewell to Suzanne Harbin after 17 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday afternoon recognized outgoing board member Suzanne Harbin for her 17 years of service on...
Harvesting and storing pecans this fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As leaves begin to darken and pumpkins decorate every doorstep, pecans are ripe and ready for harvest as fall settles...
Wallace State names student center for Dr. Garlan E. Gudger, Sr.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees on Wednesday honored the legacy of the late Dr. Garlan Gudger, Sr. by...
Obituary: Zelmar Shelton
Graveside services for Zelmar Shelton of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 at Shelton Grove Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverends...
Obituary: Wanda Jean Harrold Green
Funeral services for Wanda Jean Harrold Green, 55, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Clura Laverne Quick
Clura Lavern Quick, 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. Clura was born Feb. 2, 1942 in Alabama to Eula Mae...
Obituary: George Edward Hamrick
George Edward Hamrick, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. George was born Sept. 27, 1926 to Mary Meyer Hamrick and...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOBALL: Playoff picture beginning to take shape in week 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – There are just three more weeks remaining in the regular season and we have several local teams that are either playing...
Commission recognizes CARTS drivers, talks ‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Wednesday morning approved the use of the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center for the last two...
412 Public House owners expand with Seasoned Catering Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ribbon was officially cut Wednesday at Seasoned Catering Co., a new catering service from the owners of the popular 412...
Trees for great fall color
Tony Glover, Cullman County Extension
It is often said that if you do not like the weather here in Alabama just wait a little while...
Mum’s the word
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With fall here, the radiant autumn colors of chrysanthemums for sale begin lining the entrances of grocery stores across Alabama....
Today is the last day to complete the 2020 Census
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) – in alignment with Alabama Counts! – announced Wednesday that the U.S....
Pet of the Week: Celebrate fall with a big bowl of Stuie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Stuie is a 1-year-old Shar-Pei mix. He’s...
French journalists visit ‘Trump Country’ in Cullman, Winston counties
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sebastien Duval, a Washington D.C.-based reporter for Agence France Presse (AFP, French Press Agency) and video journalist Bastien Inzaurralde visited Cullman...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope finishes runner-up in 4A, Area 11 Tournament
JASPER, Ala. -- A pair of Cullman County volleyball teams traveled to Curry High School Wednesday afternoon, the Good Hope Raiders and the Hanceville Bulldogs.
The Good Hope...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview topples Guntersville, West Point to win 5A, Area 14 Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – Everyone had a feeling this year’s 5A, Area 14 Tournament would come down to Fairview and West Point and that...
Artist Stacy Beam to host art exhibition in Arab
ARAB, Ala. – Just in time for the holidays, fine artist and native Arabian Stacy Beam will host an art exhibition “Stacy Beam: HOME”...
It’s prime Autumn decorating time!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is definitely here, but saying good-bye to summer doesn’t mean saying good-bye to beautiful blooms and plants. Area garden centers...
Alabama’s Saban, Byrne test positive for COVID-19
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban and Athletic Director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, the University of Alabama announced late...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 8 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - The playoffs start next week, and after rainy weather postponed Saturday’s action until this week, there was a huge slate of...
UPDATED LIST: Cullman area Halloween/fall events
Updated 10-31-20 at 12:32 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Dead End Haunted Trail
191 County Road 741 (As long as it’s not storming, a little rain will...
CHS seniors use homecoming to raise funds for Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - A group of students at Cullman High School decided to make the most of their abridged homecoming activities and raise funds...
West Point’s Ashley Mann crowned 2020 Cullman County Fair Queen
Ashley Mann, representing West Point High School, was crowned 2020 Cullman County Fair Queen Tuesday night. Ms. Mann was also named Talent Winner. She...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Cold Springs, Hatton to win 2A, Area 13 Tournament
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison will advance and host a sub-regional tournament at Stephenson Gymnasium Friday after the Lady Bulldogs knocked off both Cold Springs...
Obituary: Patricia C. Aycox
Patricia C. Aycox, 81, of Pell City, Alabama passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. Patricia was born Jan. 22, 1939 to Oscar and Viola...
Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Shawnee Weldon
Funeral services for Anthony "Tony" Shawnee Weldon, 59, of Cullman will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 at First Baptist Church of...
(PHOTOS) Cullman County youth earn ribbons at Alabama National Fair
Photos and captions from the Alabama Farmers Federation
Operation Safe Families initiative to combat domestic violence in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona on Tuesday announced Operation Safe Families, a new initiative to fight domestic violence in the Northern...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Finding a new way to have fun
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kids are still having fun in P.E. class this year — their teachers and coaches just have to get a bit...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Amend the 2015 Mandatory Release law
Dear Editor,
On September 12, 2020, a horrendous crime was committed to someone very near and dear to our hearts. Herndon “Junior” Self was a...
Cullman County Fair in full swing through Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Cullman County Fair is in full swing after the remnants of Hurricane Delta attempted to put a damper on...
Cullman council passes $93.8M budget; City employees get 2.6% raise
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a $93.8 million budget for fiscal year 2021, a 2.04% decrease from FY...
Doug Jones makes campaign stop in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama stopped in Cullman Monday afternoon to address a small crowd of local supporters outside the...
Obituary: Robert Francis Duffy
Robert Francis Duffy was born in Brooklyn, NY June 18, 1936. He transitioned to Eternal Life Oct. 10, 2020 at home in Blountsville, AL.
His...
Obituary: Verrell Lee
Graveside services for Verrell Lee, 89, of Cullman were held Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at Baldwin Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in...
Obituary: Johnnie Lou Lancaster
Johnnie Lou Lancaster, 59, of Double Springs passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. She was born May 25, 1961 in Hollywood, Florida.
Johnnie is survived...
Obituary: Ronald Lonzo Hill
Ronald Lonzo Hill, 73, of Double Springs passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 at his residence in Double Springs.
He was born in Double Springs,...
Obituary: Glennis Cremeans
Glennis Cremeans, 71, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital.
Services will be announced by Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, WV.
Glennis is survived by...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 12, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Co-op: Planned outage Oct. 17 for Winston Co., part of Cullman Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative and the Tennessee Valley Authority have
scheduled a planned power outage that will impact a large portion of the co-op’s service
area in Winston County and parts of western Cullman County on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.
The outage is scheduled to begin Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at 6 a.m., and could last for up
to eight hours. All Cullman EC members served by the Addison and Helicon substations
will be without power during this time. Some of the communities and areas included in
this outage are Addison, Arley, Helicon, Sardis, Nesmith, Duncan Bridge, Houston, Piney
Grove, Corinth, Moreland, and a small section of Crane Hill including Sulpher Springs.
Members who will be affected by this planned power outage and have a current telephone
number listed on their Cullman EC account will receive a courtesy call this week, and an
additional reminder phone call prior to the event.
The outage is necessary for TVA to perform maintenance on its main transmission line
that delivers electricity to the Addison and Helicon substations. Cullman EC will use this
opportunity to perform maintenance inside the Addison substation as well.
Co-op staff has spent the past several weeks contacting local business and industrial
members that will be affected. TVA and Cullman EC apologize for any inconvenience
this outage may cause.
Obituary: Jeff Davis “J.D.” Dickerson
Jeff Davis “J.D.” Dickerson, 82, of Arley entered into rest Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 at his home.
J.D. was born Jan. 24, 1938.
He attended Meek...
Obituary: Dale Waldrep
Dale Waldrep of the Brooklyn community passed away Oct. 10, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born Aug. 6, 1951 in Cullman...
Obituary: Jaquelyn Estelle Thrasher
On Oct. 10, 2020, Jacquelyn Estelle Thrasher (nee Vickers), beloved wife, sister, aunt, and teacher, was called home to our Lord.
Jackie, as she was...
APLICATIONS
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...
