PREP FOOTBALL: Cochran, Dye lead Warrior air attack in 35-35 jamboree matchup
PRICEVILLE, Ala. - It seems like yesterday spring sports were canceled and life came to a halt, but Friday night, the West Point Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs holds off weather, Meek to win season opener 43-40
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold
Springs and Meek kicked off the 2020 season at Cold Springs High School Friday
night and each had to overcome the weather...
Obituary: Sharon Lynn Teter
Sharon Lynn Teter, 60, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Sharon was born Nov. 16, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sharon is survived...
Obituary: Herbert “Herbie” Cecil Hare
Graveside services for Herbert "Herbie" Cecil Hare, 57, of Baileyton will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at Arab Cemetery. Visitation will...
Obituary: Jonathan Michael Bice
A private graveside services (family only) for Jonathan Michael Bice, 42, of Hanceville, currently residing in Baileyton, will be Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at...
Obituary: Clora Christine Carter
Clora Christine Carter, 92, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
State’s July unemployment rate 7.9%; Cullman County 2nd lowest in state at 5.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate is 7.9%,...
Letter to the Editor: An open letter from South Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson
As far as this election goes, there have been several things said defaming my character. One, there’s things that have been said about things...
Cullman kicks off Nesmith Park renovation project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heavy equipment has begun appearing at Nesmith Park near West Elementary School, and the City of Cullman wants people to know...
Welcome back!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The first day of school looked a little different around Cullman County Thursday morning, but that didn’t stop the excitement. With...
(Update) 1 killed in early morning fire in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed in a house fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 21. Cullman County...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies aiming to continue success in 5A
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
putting together an impressive postseason run a season ago and capturing a
region title, the Fairview Aggies are ready to hit the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos excited to hit the field in Moss’ 1st year
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For
the first time since 2013, the Holly Pond Broncos will have a new signal caller
on the sidelines. Head Coach Chris...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders rout West Morgan 47-19 on the road
TRINITY, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hit the road Thursday night to face West Morgan and took home their first win of the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont edges Hanceville 31-30 in season-opener
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs on the opening night of the 2020 AHSAA football season Thursday night and got...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats blank Grissom 23-0 to open season
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman
kicked off the 2020 season on the road Thursday night and the ‘Cats arrived
ready to play. After a scoreless opening quarter,...
Obituary: Ruth Bradford Bice
Ruth Bradford Bice was born Aug. 1, 1923 in Blountsville, AL and passed away Aug. 17, 2020 and is under the care of Moss...
Obituary: Bobby Cummings
Bobby R. Cummings of Cullman passed away Aug. 20, 2020 at the age of 72.
He was born in Cullman Nov. 9, 1947 to James...
Obituary: Codean Hamm
A Celebration of Life memorial service for Mr. Codean Hamm, 75, of Cullman will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at 10 a.m. at...
Obituary: Donna Canup Brown
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Donna Canup Brown, 80, of Crane Hill, AL.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Wallace State Nursing again earns designation as Center of Excellence
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education has once again been named a Center of Excellence by the National...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Greg Griffin and Pat Dyar, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Myra Martin and Benny Guthrie, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Ervin Chumley, J.V. Shelton and Kim Searcy, Dodge City...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, J.V. Shelton and...
2nd man now charged with murder in New Canaan shooting death
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - A second man is now charged with murder in the shooting death of 24-year-old Levi Benjamin Lawrence, of Cullman. Tyler...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City Schools Strategic Building Initiative includes new intermediate, middle schools, expanded primary school
Updated 8-20-20 at 11:25 p.m.
Cullman City School Board President Joey Orr originally said, "This past year, the timing and the rates were such that...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats ready to make the most of 2020 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last
season was a successful one for many Bearcat fans. The ‘Cats started the year
0-2 after dropping close games to Jasper and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison aiming for postseason return in 2020
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison
begins the highly unusual 2020 football season like all other teams in Alabama,
with no spring practice and a ton of questions...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Inez McDonald and Mark Brannon, Dodge City Town Council,...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, incumbent Councilwoman...
OPINION: Return to campus: Auburn University and COVID-19
Editor’s note: Heather Mann is a reporter for The Cullman Tribune who recently returned to campus at Auburn University for her junior year.
Classes...
Pet of the Week: Cupid will make you fall in love!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Cupid is a 4-year-old hound mix. She’s...
Obituary: Boyce Wendell Bishop
Boyce Wendell Bishop, 73, of the East Franklin community entered into rest Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr....
Obituary: Lawrence Looney Humphrey
Funeral service for Lawrence Looney Humphrey, 88, of Guntersville will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Stella Y. Dellinger
Mrs. Stella Y. Dellinger of Cullman passed away Aug. 19, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born Jan. 11, 1928 in Birmingham...
Obituary: Helen Alice Hopper Wallace
Helen Alice Hopper Wallace, 89, of Jones Chapel passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. She was born Nov. 6, 1930 to Oscar and Naomi...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Wendell Peterson and Randy Gaines, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
Cullman City Schools releases fan guidelines for fall athletics
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Wednesday released “Fall Athletics Fan Guidelines.” The guidelines say participants, spectators and employees must stay 6 feet...
Guardrail installation: ‘It makes it a safer campus for us’
CULLMAN, Ala. – A guardrail was installed this past year along U.S. Highway 278 West down the perimeter of the West Elementary School campus,...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point ready to break through this fall
WEST POINT, Ala. – The
Warriors finished just short of a playoff berth a season ago and now, with an
experienced roster returning to the field...
Cullman County Fair will go on
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman County’s most anticipated annual events will take place (as of now) despite the threat of COVID-19. The Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders ready for new challenges in 2020
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Football
season is upon us and the Good Hope Raiders are gearing up for another
postseason run. The Raiders are a combined...
Berlin swears in Hardman as new councilman
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening swore in Keith Hardman to replace Councilman Bud Reed, who recently resigned for health...
Garden City council votes to bring free Wi-Fi to town park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The park in front of Garden City Town Hall will soon have free Wi-Fi. Mayor Tim Eskew at Monday evening’s...
Obituary: Foy Eugene Hadley
Foy Eugene Hadley, 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. He was born Aug. 10, 1947 to Isaac and Margaret Pitts...
Obituary: Dora Karin Roughton
Dora Karin Roughton of Vinemont passed away Aug. 17, 2020 at the age of 80.
She was born in Germany Feb. 18, 1940.
A private family...
Obituary: Levi Benjamin Lawrence
Visitation for Levi Benjamin Lawrence, 24, of Cullman will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Brian Keith Stephens
Memorial services for Brian Keith Stephens, 61, of Cullman were at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Pat Chafin and Oscar Goodwin, Garden City Town Council,...
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Garden City, incumbent Councilwoman...
Fall 2020 classes begin at Wallace State with in-person, hybrid and online options
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The usual first-day nerves were there for some returning and new Wallace State Community College students, but for the most part, most were excited to be...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Absentee voting in Municipal, General Elections
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its ongoing series leading up to the 2020 elections, both the Municipal Election Aug. 25 and the General...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers kicking off new era under Powell
ARLEY, Ala. – A
new season is here for the Meek Tigers and after a tough season in 2019,
they’re ready to flip the script with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to roll under Cornelius
BREMEN, Ala. – There
are a lot of names and faces returning from last year’s playoff team at Cold
Springs but one thing that’ll be different...
Heritage Park walking trails undergoing grounds maintenance
CULLMAN, Ala. – Part of the popular walking trails at Cullman’s Heritage Park are temporarily closed for grounds maintenance.
Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism...
Obituary: Annette McCay Hyde
Memorial services for Annette McCay Hyde, 72, of Vinemont will be at noon Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Solid Rock Baptist Church, County Road...
Obituary: Dorothy Jean Culver
Graveside services for Dorothy Jean Culver, 82, of Cullman will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Oak Level Baptist Cemetery; Jeffrey...
Obituary: Dalton Matthew “Matt” Bannister
Dalton Matthew “Matt” Bannister, 36, of Holly Pond passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. He was born Nov. 16, 1983 to Barry William Bannister...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
New Canaan shooting update: 1 victim died while defending himself
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/20/2nd-man-now-charged-with-murder-in-new-canaan-shooting-death/
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - Two men were killed and a woman hospitalized following an altercation and shooting in the New Canaan community in...
(Updated) Home invasion in Garden City ends with one suspect shot by homeowner
Updated 8-17-20 at 5 p.m.
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - A home invasion in Garden City in the early morning hours Monday ended with one of...
Obituary: Sidney H. Aaron
Funeral services for Sidney H. Aaron, 70, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at New Prospect Baptist Church. Reverend...
Obituary: Stephen Darrell Hudgins
Memorial services for Stephen Darrell Hudgins, 71, of Decatur will be at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 at Open Minds and Miracles, 406...
Obituary: Melanie Lee Henry
A Celebration of Life service for Melanie Lee Henry, 65, of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at Stone Bridge...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1936
From the Files of 1902:
Searcy Johnson is now operating the telegraph office at the depot at night.
Misses Claude Allred and Maude Jones visited in...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Problem of remembering our great-grandchildren’s names
We are now in the era of great-grandchildren. This can be a very wonderful, pleasant and exciting time. We now have six great-grands, and...
Obituary: Ruth Cook
Ruth Cook, 94, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, Aug.15, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Aug. 28, 1925 to Emmett...
Obituary: Jerrie Marie Tittle
Jerrie Marie Tittle, 65, of Haleyville entered into rest Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at Haleyville Healthcare Center.
No services are planned at this time.
2 dead, 1 injured in shooting in Cullman County
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/17/new-canaan-shooting-update-1-victim-died-while-defending-himself/
Updated 8-17-20 at 2:33 p.m.
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - Two men are dead and one person injured after a shooting in the New Canaan...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies’ season opener moving from D.A.R. to Falkville
FAIRVEIW, Ala. – The
Fairview Aggies are still set to kick off the season next Friday but there will
be a change of venue and opponent....
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont working to ‘finish games’ in 2020
VINEMONT, Ala. – After coming up just short of a playoff berth last fall, the Vinemont Eagles are preparing to bounce back and make...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs gearing up for new season in new region
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
posting a 3-7 record with three wins on the road in 2019, the Hanceville
Bulldogs are making the move from Class 3A...
Dodge City renews CCSO deputy contract, issues certificates of election
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council voted Thursday evening to renew its township deputy agreement with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Cullman County libraries celebrate fiber internet connections
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many residents around Cullman County worry about internet access for their children's online school work, the Cullman County Public Library...
Hanceville council postpones events, hears police and fire reports
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening discussed the postponements of several events, heard reports from the police and fire departments,...
Who’s paying whom, who’s getting ‘liked?’
Updated 8-15-20 at 6:15 p.m.
Editor's note: On Saturday, Michael Sapp contacted The Tribune to say that he is the sole proprietor of My Cullman...
OPINION: ‘Find the joy in the journey’: Motorcycle day rides
CULLMAN, Ala. – When it comes to needing some “wind therapy,” sometimes you can only afford a day ride, which is sometimes all you...
Obituary: James Larry Martin
It is with great sadness that the family of James Larry Martin, 81, announces his peaceful passing at his residence in Cullman, AL Aug....
Obituary: Robert Talmadge Harris
Robert Talmadge Harris of Cullman passed away Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 96. He was born Feb. 24, 1924 in Welti to...
Prayer rally for West Point Schools this Saturday
WEST POINT, Ala. - This Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m., students, teachers and employees of West Point Schools are invited to attend a...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Johnny Dyar and Windell Calloway, Baileyton mayor
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing their...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Tawana Canada and Gerald Turner, Dodge City mayor
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, voters will be...
Administrative assignments announced for St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently completed its final preparations for the 2020-21 academic year. In order to respond to the changes...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond’s season opener against Brindlee Mountain canceled
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos’ season opener against Brindlee Mountain scheduled for Aug. 21 at Holly Pond High School has been...
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing to boost Alabama investment by $830M
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM), the joint venture between automakers Mazda Motor Corp. and Toyota...
TVA announces location of proposed transmission line in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has identified a preferred route for a new transmission line that would provide for growing electrical...
Obituary: Brenda Joyce Godbee
Memorial services are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date for Brenda Joyce Godbee, 78, of Crane Hill.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Reggie Walker
Reggie Walker, 61, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest Aug. 12, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Walker was born...
Obituary: Lindon C. Calvert
Funeral services for Lindon C. Calvert, 77, of Lacey’s Spring, AL will be at noon Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Misty Leeann Sims
Funeral services for Misty Leeann Sims, 39, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Norma Calilung Judkins
Visitation for Norma Calilung Judkins, 74, of Cullman will be from 3-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Anthony Herman Graveman
Anthony Herman Graveman, 87, of Lacey’s Spring, Alabama passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020.
Anthony was born June 25, 1933 to John Herman and Margaret...
Obituary: Jimmy Edward Eddie
Jimmy Edward Eddie was born June 11, 1945 and passed away Aug. 9, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Graveside...
Obituary: Jackie Malone Camp
Jackie Malone Camp, 68, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Bro. Jackie was a loving husband, Daddy...
Pet of the Week: You’ll treasure this Pearl!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay let us know that our latest canine friend Champ was adopted! There’s plenty of...
Ivey awards $26M in CARES Act funds for Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded $26 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund for the Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program- for farmers,...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Hazel Marie Culp
Graveside Service for Hazel Marie Culp, age 76, will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Union Grove Cemetery with Chris...
