(Update) Hanceville principal reinstated following arrest
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Principal Jimmy Collins is officially back on the job after briefly being put on administrative leave, according to Cullman County...
(Updated) Boat flips on Smith Lake, fate of operator unknown
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/20/search-continues-on-smith-lake-for-missing-boater-dustin-new/
Updated 7-17-20 at 11:32 a.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Authorities say the operator of a boat found capsized on Smith Lake near Trident Marina...
Taco Granero still planned for Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview residents Mike and Amy Patton originally unveiled their plans for a new restaurant, Taco Granero, back in September 2019.
The Tribune...
Obituary: Monica Rae Traslavina Garcia-Guerra
Monica Rae Traslavina Garcia-Guerra was born Nov. 3, 1972 and passed away July 14, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral...
Obituary: Paula Sue Smith Bolzle
Graveside services for Paula Sue Smith Bolzle, 70, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church...
Obituary: James Burks
Graveside services for James Burks, 87, of Vinemont will be Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Mt. Hope in Crane Hill, AL at 1p.m. Services...
Obituary: Thomas Gary Edwards
Thomas Gary Edwards passed away from respiratory issues Monday, July 13 at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA.
He is survived by daughters Amber Michelle...
Obituary: Huston Edward Bryan
Huston Edward Bryan, 76, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of the Sardis community, entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital in...
Welcome home: Work begins on veterans community in Crane Hill
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Work has begun at the future home of Connie’s Cottages in Crane Hill, an affordable housing community being developed for...
FPLLC rock hunt continues around Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) last month introduced a new family-friendly painted rock-hunting game, hosted by...
3 Cullman-area students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the spring semester and Term...
Trammell, Wilder named to Mississippi College President’s List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...
Arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday July 17-19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s 15th Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17 and runs through Sunday, July 19 at...
Colony receives $39K in CARES Act funding for COVID-19 response
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council announced Tuesday that the State of Alabama has made $39,000 in federal grants available to the Town...
Pet of the Week: Help Ollie find his forever home!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ollie is a 9-month-old Heeler mix. He’s...
Cullman Caring for Kids/LifeSouth blood/food drive a success
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) and LifeSouth Community Blood Center held a joint blood and grocery drive Wednesday, offering sets of...
Obituary: Deborah Maria “Debbie Jo” Herald Alexander
Deborah Maria “Debbie Jo” Herald Alexander, 67, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 19,...
Obituary: Helen Thompson
Helen Thompson, 73 of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born Nov. 10,...
Obituary: Louise Frances Jones
Louise Frances Jones, 98, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Louise was born Feb. 8, 1922 in Alabama.
Louise is survived by...
Amid COVID-19 spike, Dr. Deborah Birx visits Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday hosted Dr. Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force. The...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Oscar Goodwin announces candidacy for Garden City Town Council, place 5
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Oscar Goodwin has announced his candidacy for Garden City Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday,...
Former Auburn, Cullman standout Thompson joins Cubs’ summer camp
SOUTH BEND, Ind. –
The season isn’t quite over yet for Keegan Thompson. This year’s minor league baseball
season was canceled in June, but the former...
(Updated) Parole denied for man imprisoned for conspiracy in 2010 Hanceville murder
Updated 7-22-20 at 5:37 p.m.
Abbott's parole was denied.
Original- published July 15, 2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - William Cecil Abbott, 39, of Hanceville, who pleaded guilty in...
Alabama implements mask ordinance to combat COVID-19
Updated 7-15-20 at 3:11 p.m.
“I’m calling on everyone, everyone in our state, to practice personal responsibility and wear a mask. I continue to believe...
Walmart, Sam’s Club require customers to wear face coverings starting July 20
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our focus and priority has been and continues to be on the health and safety of our...
Clemons unseats Walker in commission chairman race
CULLMAN, Ala. - The long-awaited Republican Primary Runoff Election came to a close Tuesday night, and at the end, challenger Jeff “Clem” Clemons defeated...
Obituary: Clifton Ray Kirkwood
Clifton Ray Kirkwood, patriarch, raconteur, and buttermilk aficionado passed away peacefully at home July 11, 2020 from the natural causes only a long life...
Obituary: Martha Nell McClain
An informal gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Martha Nell McClain, 83, of Vinemont will be at Flint Creek cemetery...
Obituary: Jonathan Lynn Trussell
Graveside services for Jonathan Lynn Trussell, 38, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery with Brent Garrett officiating....
Obituary: Cheryl Roach Graveman
Cheryl Roach Graveman passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. She was born April 20, 1974 to Roy and Elaine Roach.
Survivors include her husband Tim...
Obituary: Audrey Mae Robinson
Audrey Mae Robinson, 85, of Addison entered into rest Monday, July 13, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Audrey was born July 23, 1934 in...
Obituary: Myra Louise McKleroy
Funeral services for Myra Louise McKleroy, 74, of Cullman will be Friday, July 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend...
Wallace State athletics has 4 programs, 41 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Four Wallace State Community College teams and 41 student-athletes have
earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic
recognition for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Wallace...
R.E. Garrison delivers 54K donated eggs to Food Bank of North Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. on Monday delivered 54,000 eggs, donated by Cal-Maine Foods, to the Food Bank of North Alabama. This...
Berlin council announces beginning of farmers’ market SNAP initiative
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council Monday night announced its farmers’ market initiative to accept SNAP payments will begin Monday, July 20.
SNAP participants...
Cullman County Schools releases back-to-school guide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week released more information about what school will look like this fall. Its “Cullman County Schools Better...
Arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Coroner asking for help locating next of kin for crash victim
Updated 7-15-20 at 3:51 p.m.
Mr. Johnson's next of kin has been located and notified.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner's Office is asking for...
Day of service: Daystar, Desperation Churches spend Saturday helping out
CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church and Daystar Church, both multi-campus congregations with bases in Cullman County, on Saturday held a day of service, supporting...
Good Samaritan cancels 2020 Caring for Cullman concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year's Caring for Cullman Concert, which was slated for the fall, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Good Samaritan...
Good Hope council makes tentative plans for Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night set a tentative date of July 30 for the City’s...
Sonya Copeland declares candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Copeland on Monday announced her candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place...
Check those numbers! Software error adds $2 to recent mail-in car tag renewals; refunds...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune heard recently from readers who encountered a strange issue with the math on their mail-in vehicle tag renewals: according...
Obituary: Lorene Mangum Voss
Lorene Mangum Voss of Cullman passed away July 11, 2020 at the age of 82.
She was born Oct. 29, 1937 to George Louie and...
Obituary: Charles Rutledge
Graveside services for Charles Rutledge, 94, of Cullman will be Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery.
Charles Rutledge passed away Saturday, July 11,...
Obituary: James Dixon Hendon, Jr.
Memorial service details for James Dixon Hendon, Jr., 59, of Pinson, AL are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later...
Obituary: Billy Hugh Cordes
Memorial service details for Billy Hugh Cordes, 82, of Jasper, AL are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Mr....
Obituary: Angela “Angie” Jones Mardis
Graveside services for Angela “Angie” Jones Mardis, 70, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Fairview West Cemetery...
Obituary: Walter Allen Knowles, Jr.
Walter Allen Knowles, Jr., 58, of Addison entered into rest Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Brookwood Medical Center.
Allen was born Oct. 25, 1961 in...
Obituary: Anthony Mark Wright
Anthony “Mark” Wright, 48, of Holly Pond, AL passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Dallas, TX.
Mark was a huge country music and Crimson...
Local favorite, The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery, reopens Tuesday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Bakery lovers, rejoice! After a little more than a year, local favorite, The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery, will officially reopen...
Arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
$600 FPUC benefit set to expire July 25
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – ADOL is reminding all unemployment compensation claimants that Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), the additional $600 federal benefit granted by the...
Car and motorcycle show benefits Karma in Cullman
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Karma in Cullman got a boost Saturday as car and motorcycle enthusiasts came together at Adapris Pizza in Good Hope...
Obituary: Susan Laird Wood
Susan Laird Wood, 67, of Double Springs, AL passed away in Birmingham Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11:05 a.m., after contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Susan...
Obituary: Bertis (Bert) Edward McGriff
Mr. Bertis (Bert) Edward McGriff passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home of natural causes.
His Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be...
Obituary: Anthony Wayne (Gut) Guthrie
Anthony Wayne (Gut) Guthrie, of Cullman passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the age of 28.
His Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be...
Naturally Alabama: Imported danger to our native hemlocks
Welcome to “Naturally Alabama!” For a while now I have desired to write a series of articles based on what I have encountered in...
North Zone dove season opens Labor Day weekend
Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Director Chuck Sykes wants to make sure dove hunters are not caught flat-footed this September when the season...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the Files of 1933:
Miss Blanche Linton was married to Mr. Paul Burks at the Vinemont Baptist Church.
Miss Miriam Boyd of Hartford and Rayburn...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Our last 2 kitties
The cat story two weeks ago ended with a sad happening. This week’s story is a sadness for me, but a happiness for some...
Fire damages barn near Simcoe
SIMCOE, Ala. - A fire that started around 10 a.m. Saturday damaged a hay barn on a farm northwest of Simcoe. Due to the...
Obituary: Barbara “Bobbie” Barnes McGraw
Barbara “Bobbie” Barnes McGraw, 85, of Dunedin, Florida passed away Friday, July 10, 2020.
She was born July 6, 1935, in Nashville, Tennessee, daughter of...
Obituary: Tommy Dean “Tom” Smith
Tommy Dean “Tom” Smith, 67, of Haleyville entered into rest July 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tommy was born May...
Obituary: Jeremiah Thomas Schaefers
Jeremiah Thomas Schaefers of Oxford, Alabama passed away July 10, 2020 at the age of 36.
He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to Bryan and...
(Updated) Beloved, prominent Cullman businessman Bert McGriff passes away
Updated 7-14-20 at 10:04 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s most prominent and beloved businessmen, Bertis E. McGriff, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 11...
#GoodNews: Good job, Elijah!
SIMCOE, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon, as firefighters from the Gold Ridge, Fairview, Berlin and Vinemont Providence fire departments battled a barn fire in...
Local long-term care facilities respond to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Medical professionals continue to face the effects of COVID-19, especially in Alabama and parts of the Southeast, and the Cullman area’s...
CCCDC presents $217,500 in grants to area organizations, schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its June meeting, the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded a total of $217,500 in grants. CCCDC Chairman Champ...
Republican Primary Runoff Election Tuesday, July 14; masks not required
CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, July 14 for the Republican Primary Runoff Election. Polls will be open from 7...
Walker, Clemons in final Q&A before Tuesday vote
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back on Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.67% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County...
First Freewill Baptist Church to celebrate 50th anniversary July 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, July 19, First Freewill Baptist Church will celebrate 50 years at its current location on St. Joseph Drive. Pastor...
Explore: Wide open spaces at Stiefelmeyer Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stiefelmeyer...
Dodge City receives $54K in CARES Act funds
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to execute an agreement with the State to use allocated funds from...
Obituary: Randall Wayne Scott
Randall Wayne Scott, 73, of Carrollton, AL passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020.
He was born in Cullman, AL April 6, 1947 to Joseph and...
Obituary: Ronald “Ronnie” Wendel Eason
Graveside services for Ronald "Ronnie" Wendel Eason, 68, of Bremen will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Union Grove Baptist Church...
Hanceville council mulls CARES Act funds; fire department gets new equipment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council had a lengthy discussion Thursday evening about the money the City can receive from the Coronavirus Relief...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton commits to Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another
Cullman Baseball standout has made his college decision. Standout senior third
baseman Brennen Norton will be taking his talents east to play...
U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town announces departure from U.S. Attorney’s Office
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town announced Friday that he will resign from the Department of Justice, effective Wednesday, July 15, 2020,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville Police Department welcomes Chaplain Rick Davis
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting welcomed a new team member. Chief Bob Long introduced Rick Davis,...
Blessings in a bag: Destiny Church delivers gift bags to Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Thursday morning, representatives from Destiny Church arrived at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) with boxes upon boxes...
Cullman-area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 16,470 students enrolled during the 2020 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's...
Pet of the Week: Mable is looking for her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Mable is a 1-year-old Beagle/Dachshund mix (Ruttkay...
Obituary: Kimberly Ann Martin
Kimberly Ann Martin, 54, of Holly Pond passed away July 8, 2020.
She was born Sept. 20,1965 in Cullman County to Kenneth and Martha Collins...
Obituary: William James “Bill” Peterson
William James “Bill” Peterson, 70, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 30, 1949 in...
Obituary: Eulon Aubry Wells
Mr. Eulon Aubry Wells, 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020.
Mr. Wells was born Oct. 21, 1935 in Haleyville, Alabama to...
‘Each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend’
CULLMAN, Ala. - “COVID-19 cases and deaths in Alabama continue to rise, but each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend,”...
Cullman City Schools to offer traditional, virtual options; classes begin Aug. 19
Updated 7-9-20 at 6:18 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools students will start the school year Aug. 19, according to a message sent to...
Arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Helping hands: Weekly distribution of food boxes for area senior citizens resumes
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Vehicles lined up Wednesday morning at community centers, senior centers and town halls throughout Cullman County, as the weekly distribution...
(Update) Escaped Hanceville work-release inmate back in custody
Updated 7-9-20 at 3:30 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A female inmate who escaped police custody in Hanceville Thursday was captured a short time later.
Ashley Cheyenne...
ALEA investigates 8 deaths on roadways, waterways 4th of July weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated eight deaths during the 4th of July holiday period, from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July...
Saints MC donates more than $11K to Cullman Miracle League
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Hope-based Saints Motorcycle Club visited the Field of Miracles Tuesday evening to present a check to Cullman Parks, Recreation...
‘Revive Alabama’: Ivey announces $100M grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses in Alabama that have been impacted...
Exercising outdoors? Keep these safety tips in mind!
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many people turning to outdoor exercise routines to stay in shape, The Tribune reached out to a local medical professional...
1 person killed in I-65 crash in Cullman County
LATEST (JULY 14) : Coroner asking for help locating next of kin for crash victim
https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/14/coroner-asking-for-help-locating-next-of-kin-for-crash-victim/
Updated 7-9-20 at 10:57 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Huntsville man...
Weather safety on the water
CULLMAN, Ala. - With summer settling in for the long, hot foreseeable future, many residents are taking to area lakes for some fun in...
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Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
