‘We’re really going to miss him’
CULLMAN, Ala. – After almost three decades of service, Cullman Police Department (CPD) Lt. Todd Chiaranda is retiring. Chiaranda’s colleagues celebrated his career Friday...
CHS crowns Miss Southerner, 2020 Fair Queen Representative
Cullman High School wishes to congratulate the following winners from our 2019-2020 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2020 Fair Queen Representative Pageant.
Mary Elizabeth Barker was...
Come cheer on the Cullman Hoop Stars!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Therapeutic Recreation’s (CTR) Cullman Hoop Stars special needs basketball league, formerly known as Miracle League Basketball, is in the fourth...
Obituary: Sherry Ann Godbee Luker
Sherry Ann Godbee Luker, 76, of Cullman entered into rest Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Luker was born Oct. 25,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison knocks off Hanceville 7-2
ADDISON, Ala. -- On
a very chilly night at Addison High School, the 2-0 Addison Bulldogs hosted the
1-2 Hanceville Bulldogs to see which Bulldog would...
Obituary: John Frank Sutton
John Frank Sutton, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Sutton was born July 28, 1950...
Obituary: Larry Floyd Smith
Larry Floyd Smith, 65, passed peacefully Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Smith was born Feb. 23, 1955 in Cullman, Alabama...
West Point High sweeps district scholars’ bowl tournament for 8th consecutive year
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School scholars’
bowl team won in district competition this month at Hanceville without a single
loss, continuing a...
Celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters visit North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday hosted celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters Mary Ann Pettway and China Pettway. The Gee’s Bend Quilters...
Wallace State, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Parks & Rec hosting Bassmaster College and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, Cullman County Parks and Recreation, Cullman City Parks...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: No. 2 Cold Springs falls to No. 1 Collinsville 58-45 in...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After
another stellar season from the Cold Springs Lady Eagles, the defending 2A state
champs made their way to Legacy Arena Friday morning...
Wallace State hosts 5th annual Career and Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division last week welcomed high school seniors and recent graduates to its fifth annual Career...
Byrne makes last stop in Cullman before March 3 primary
CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama on Thursday stopped by The Red Door Cafe for what was his last campaign stop in...
Hanceville council approves new HPD vehicle, talks ALDOT projects, water treatment plant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department was given approval Thursday night by the city council to purchase a new Ford F-150 to replace...
Publix associates pledge more than $52K to United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County announced this week that Cullman Publix associates exceeded expectations in their 2019 United Way Campaign with...
February tag renewal deadline extended due to statewide flooding
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Revenue announced Feb. 27, 2020 that due to inclement weather and flooding in parts of Alabama, the...
Obituary: Timothy Hallmark
Funeral services for Timothy Hallmark, 57, of Quinton, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Burial...
Obituary: Frances Delene Lankford
Funeral services for Frances Delene Lankford, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Reverend Dudley...
Obituary: Samuel Frank Ross
Funeral services for Mr. Samuel Frank Ross, 87, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel...
Obituary: Clyde Benton Shelton
Funeral services for Clyde Benton Shelton, 78, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison blasts Falkville 10-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- On
a brisk night at lovely Addison High School, the bulldogs hosted the Falkville
Blue Devils in both teams’ second game of the...
3 mental health crisis care centers to be established in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama House of Representatives and Senate on Thursday adopted a joint resolution for the immediate creation and funding of three...
Cullman Lions Club Fish and Ham Dinner this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – In 1971, the Cullman Lions Club held its first fundraising dinner offering oysters and ham. With 49 years of practice and...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Let Ajax be your hero!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra love to share right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet...
Seniors talk tech
CULLMAN, Ala. - Class was in session Wednesday morning at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center with more than 20 seniors participating in...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Eagles ready to defend crown against Collinsville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For
the second consecutive year, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are playing in the final
game of the season with the 2A Girls...
Merrill: Today is the deadline to request an absentee ballot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Thursday, Feb. 27 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot for the March 3, 2020 primary election.
Eligible Alabamians can...
Speaker David Anthony Johnson delivers moving presentation at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College (WSCC) welcomed motivational speaker, storyteller and vocalist David Anthony Johnson Wednesday as part of the college’s Black History...
Obituary: Sue Hill
Funeral services for Sue Hill, 86, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. March 1, 2020 at Cullman Church of Christ, with interment in...
Obituary: Noah “Van” Parson
Noah “Van” Parson, 79, of Hanceville passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at his residence.
Van was a member of the Hanceville Church of Christ....
Obituary: George William “Bill” Hawkins, Jr.
George William “Bill” Hawkins, Jr., 76, of Double Springs entered into rest Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at Hendrix Health & Rehabilitation.
Bill was born Feb....
Wallace State Dental Hygiene student worked as extra on ‘Black Panther’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene student Portia Watkins begins her career as a dental hygienist in a few short months, she will...
West Point Theatre gearing up for ‘The Addams Family’ musical
WEST POINT, Ala. - In less than a month, West Point High School’s theater department will showcase its talents on stage at Wallace State...
Cullman High medical students excel at state HOSA competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Twenty-five Cullman High School students competed at the HOSA- Future Health Professionals Spring Leadership Conference in Montgomery Feb. 21.
Cullman High School...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison’s Luke Chambers signs with UNA
ADDISON, Ala. – Tuesday
was a special day in the library at Addison High School. For the first time in nearly
30 years, an Addison football...
Injured CCSO Deputy Clark transferred to Shepherd Center in Atlanta
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Adam Clark is recovering from several surgeries after being critically injured in a Feb. 11...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ Burgess signs with Huntingdon
BREMEN, Ala. – Friends, families, teammates and coaches made their way to Jesse George Gymnasium at Cold Springs High School Wednesday morning to celebrate...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Colony welcomes Kitchens, Marchman; citizens encouraged to vote in local races
CORRECTION- 2-26-20 at 7 p.m.
In the article “Colony welcomes Kitchens, Marchman; citizens encouraged to vote in local races,” published Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, it...
Fairview ‘Recycled Teenagers’ trounce competition in bean bag baseball championship
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Recycled Teenagers came out on top and took home the Comfort Care Bean Bag Baseball Championship over their cross-county...
CEDA, airport unveil more about ‘Project Black’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer addressed the Cullman County Commission at its work session and meeting Tuesday morning,...
Wallace State’s Putman reaches 1,100 career wins with Lions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State baseball coach Randy Putman has reached the 1,100-win club. His Lions won a four-game series against Jefferson (Mo.) College...
Obituary: Sabra Jan Davis Cole
Sabra Jan Davis Cole entered into eternal rest Feb. 24, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Jan was born July 25, 1940, to Walter Reeder...
Obituary: Nola Van Parson
Nola Van Parson was born Jan. 31, 1941 and passed away Feb. 25, 2020.
Obituary: Moveline Kraft York
Funeral services for Moveline Kraft York, 90, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor...
Obituary: Richard Norman Knight
Richard Norman Knight, 66, of Hanceville passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 28, 1953 to...
Obituary: Melba Annette Smith
Funeral services for Melba Annette Smith, 84, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Living Alabama history: North Alabama Agriplex to host celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters Feb. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex has special programs planned for this Thursday, Feb. 27, when it hosts celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters Mary...
Obituary: Linda Ann Shelnutt
Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Ann Shelnutt, 71, of Vinemont, Alabama will be 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Gary Keith Grimmett
Funeral services for Gary Keith Grimmett, 70, of Crane Hill will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman knocks off Homewood 9-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
a weekend trip to Gulf Shores, the Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host
the Homewood Patriots. Cullman got off to a...
Cullman man charged with theft of more than $200K from Cullman County Fair Association
Updated 2-25-20 at 4:37 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Tuesday arrested Stephen L. Singleton, 72, of Cullman in connection with...
Olivia Burleson crowned 2020 Homecoming Queen at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Olivia Burleson was named Wallace State Community College’s 2020 Homecoming Queen during the annual festivities on Monday night. She was crowned...
AHSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Hanceville’s postseason run ends in Final 4 with 52-42 loss...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – It’s
been 20 years since the Hanceville Bulldogs were at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena to
compete in the final four and they led...
Berlin takes more steps toward town hall, farmers’ market
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council back in September discussed preliminary plans for a municipal complex to be located on adjacent land west...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Meet super Trooper Tyree!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Trooper Tyree is a 2.5-2.75-year-old shepherd/lab mix....
March 3 primary: precincts, ballots, where to watch results
Updated March 1, 2020 at 5 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - When voters go to the polls for Alabama’s primary election this Tuesday, March 3, they...
Obituary: John D. Flanagan
John D. Flanagan, aka "Big Daddy," born Sept. 3, 1967, went home Feb. 22, 2020.
He was loved by so many and will be missed by...
Ultimate Fair coming to Good Hope April 7-11
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair will be in Good Hope April 7-11 after the Good Hope City Council approved the event at...
AHSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs defeats Central-Hayneville 61-46 to advance to 2A State...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cold
Springs is heading back to the class 2A Girls State Championship Game and the
Lady Eagles punched their ticket by toppling Central-Hayneville...
Obituary: Carolyn C. Ray
Carolyn C. Ray, 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Carolyn was born July 26, 1932 to James E. and Clarice...
Obituary: Loretta Ellen Brown
Funeral services for Loretta Ellen Brown, 75, of Falkville will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at LifePoint Church with Chaplain John...
(Updated) Alabama Court of the Judiciary issues final judgement in case of District Judge...
Updated 2-25-20 at 6:43 p.m. with a copy of the Cullman County Bar resolution supporting Judge Kim Chaney. See the bottom of this article...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
11 busted for thefts outside Foundry Thrift Store in Cullman
Updated 2-24-20 at 1:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eleven people were arrested Sunday night, after officers with the Cullman Police Department (CPD) observed them taking...
Obituary: Belva Sue Rushing Calvert
Belva Sue Rushing Calvert, 89, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Cullman, AL,...
This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent
This Wednesday, Feb. 26, marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent. This comprises the 40 days leading up to the crucifixion of...
Spreading ‘Rumors’: Cullman Community Theatre takes on Neil Simon’s grown-up comedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) will take on four new projects in one with its production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” at Stone...
Funny Things from Yesterday: It scared his mule
If you have ever heard the expression, “It scared my mule,” you probably wondered where it came from and what it means. I have...
Files from Yesteryear: 1920
From the Files of 1920:
The cost of maintaining United States troops in Germany was $175,000.00 a day in 1920.
Hugh Lee Tipton, Venora House, Marvin...
PREP SOFTBALL: Wilkins tosses no-hitter against East Lawrence, Cullman’s Patterson collects 400th win; Saturday...
WEST POINT, Ala. – This
year’s “Warrior Battle” Tournament at West Point High School resumed Saturday morning
and after defeating East Lawrence, Lawrence County and Curry...
Cullman EMS Chili Cook-Off raises more than $2K for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a perfect night for a hot bowl of chili as a large crowd came out for Cullman Emergency Medical...
Campaign says ‘Vote Yes’ 1-cent tax signs vandalized
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ascend Agency Public Relations and Branding said Saturday afternoon in an email that some of its #KeepCullmanGreat signs in Cullman County...
(Updated) Cullman man killed, 2 injured in SW Cullman wreck
Updated 2-22-20 at 8:01 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash in the southwest part of the...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens season with 2-1 win over Good Hope
ADDISON, Ala. – After
cancellations delayed the start of the season, the Addison Bulldogs got their
2020 campaign underway against the Good Hope Raiders Saturday.
Addison's...
New York-style menu to be featured in ‘I Love NY’ cabaret dinner show Feb. 28 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Whether you want to have a date night, a girls’ night out or a group outing with friends or coworkers, the upcoming “I Love NY”...
2 killed in wreck on Hwy. 278 E near Cullman Co. line
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon claimed the lives of two people, according to Alabama State Troopers.
The wreck happened at 2:44...
Cullman County CASA welcomes public to open house event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit advocacy group that serves the children of Cullman County, opened its doors...
Annual Arbor Day plant sale sees largest selection yet
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee hosted its annual Arbor Day plant sale Thursday morning at the North Alabama Agriplex. The...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors tie Priceville, rout Columbia to open season; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – West
Point’s Warrior Battle Tournament got underway Friday afternoon and it was opening
day for the Lady Warriors. West Point was home...
Obituary: Bobby Gene Cleghorn
Bobby Gene Cleghorn of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 21, 2020 at the age of 85.
He was born in Cullman July 15, 1934 to...
Obituary: Randall Neal Wells
Randall "Randy" Wells, 63, of Cullman passed away Feb. 20, 2020. He was born Feb. 10, 1957 to Calvin “Sonny” Wells and Nelda Jo...
Obituary: Theolene Griffith Linton
Mrs. Theolene Griffith Linton, 98, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at Woodland Village Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 19,...
Obituary: Mary Lee Sims
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lee Sims, 92, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home chapel;...
Colony Councilman, Vietnam vet Melvin Hammond receives Quilt of Valor
COLONY, Ala. - Melvin Hammond, Colony town councilman and U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, was presented a Quilt of Valor during a ceremony Thursday morning...
Cold Springs High focusing on academics, positive culture
BREMEN, Ala. – This school year is the first in the principal’s seat at Cold Springs High School for Eric Dickerson, who assumed the...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs, Hanceville preparing for Final 4 matchups
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The
2020 AHSAA State Basketball Tournament tips off Monday at the BJCC in
Birmingham and there will be a strong local presence at...
Merrill: Signs regarding 1-cent tax improperly placed around schools
Updated 2-21-20 12:39 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – "After being made aware of political signage being improperly placed in Cullman County, Alabama Sec. of State John...
APA to induct Fowler and Sears into Newspaper Hall of Honor
Ed Fowler and Marcia Sears, both icons in Alabama community journalism, will be inducted into the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor during ceremonies at...
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From Friday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, Feb. 23 Alabama will observe the state’s ninth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama...
Cullman designated Tree City USA for 32nd consecutive year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman on Thursday was designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 32nd consecutive...
Obituary: Marion Cornelius “Bo” Hudson
Funeral services for Marion Cornelius “Bo” Hudson, 83, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Rodney Lee Hicks
Rodney Lee Hicks, 67, of McCalla, Alabama passed away Feb. 17, 2020. He was born Feb. 2, 1953 to Monroe and Rachel (Giles) Hicks.
Survivors...
#IAmCullman: Meet Alivia Bencze
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
Every once...
Wallace State’s eSports team to play inaugural scrimmage v. Montevallo Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s eSports club has its inaugural scrimmage match planned for Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Wallace State will oppose the...
Cullman-based PAC funding #KeepCullmanGreat 1-cent tax campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Residents from all over Cullman County have reported receiving text messages asking them to vote yes on the proposed 1-cent tax...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Jeannette Thomas
Funeral services for Jeannette Thomas of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Scott Arnold will...
