18 Cullman-area students named to UA President’s List, 31 to Dean’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 12,050 students enrolled during the 2019 fall semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's...
Obituary: Joseph Howard “Joe” Dickinson, Jr.
Joseph Howard “Joe” Dickinson, Jr., 72, of Hackleburg passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at his residence.
He was born March 23, 1947 to Joseph...
Obituary: Zelda Kay Brown
Funeral services for Zelda Kay Brown, 62, of Bethsadia, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....
Obituary: Jacqueline Jewell Maze
Memorial services for Jacqueline Jewell Maze, 68, of Arab, Alabama are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Maze passed away...
Obituary: Kevin Lee Cadle
Funeral services for Kevin Lee Cadle, 44, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Freddie Zane Hill
Funeral services for Freddie Zane Hill, 78, of Vinemont will be at noon Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev....
State, local leaders present more than $77K to 3 Town Creek families devastated by...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fifty-five days after an EF-2 tornado wiped out three homes in Town Creek, Alabama taking the lives of two, leaving four...
Vinemont council sets pay rates for next administration, talks community food pantry
Updated 2-13-20 8:15 a.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the pay rates for the town’s next administration. Future council...
TRAFFIC INFO: TN River Bridge to be repaired Friday, Feb. 14
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will repair the deck of the Tennessee River Bridge on Interstate...
Critically injured CCSO Deputy Adam Clark ‘making progress’
Updated 2-12-20 at 4:36 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said Deputy Adam Clark, who was critically injured in a wreck early Tuesday...
Wallace State to host Open House for prospective students Feb. 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host an open house Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., providing prospective students and their parents...
PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond’s Ashley Duke signs with Judson College
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The
library at Holly Pond High School was packed with friends, family, teammates
and coaches Wednesday morning to celebrate the next stage...
Colony talks debt repayment, summer food program
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening shared that it is restructuring payments on its two outstanding debts in order to...
Back open! Eva Road bridge is complete; road open to traffic today
CULLMAN, Ala. – The day is finally here. Fifteen months after the stretch of Eva Road between Forrest Avenue Northeast and Scenic Drive Northeast...
CEDA, Cullman Regional Airport projects presented to commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer and Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison both addressed the Cullman County...
PREP BASKETBALL: Campbell’s last-second free throws push Hanceville past Locust Fork in OT and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville
is heading back to Jacksonville State for the Northeast Regional after taking
down Locust Fork in a thrilling, sub-regional showdown that couldn’t...
Senior Spotlight: Chatting with Polly Easterwood, part 2
Polly Easterwood may have been reluctant about moving to Holly Pond several decades ago, but now there is no place she would rather call...
Obituary: I.Q. Riggs
Funeral services for I.Q. Riggs, 82, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in...
Obituary: Thomas Grady Posey
Thomas Grady Posey, of Cullman passed away Feb. 10, 2020 at the age of 69.
He was born in Cullman June 25, 1950 to Leon...
Be the change: Fairview High focusing on character, academics, life preparedness
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A positive environment can have a dramatic impact on mood and attitude, helping students focus more directly on their hopes, dreams...
Eva Road bridge to reopen Wednesday, Feb. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eva Road bridge will re-open Wednesday, Feb. 12. The City of Cullman made the announcement Tuesday.
"After several rain delays, the City...
Commission declares State of Emergency for Cullman County; Cheatwood named new county engineer
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday morning meeting declared a State of Emergency for Cullman County based on a recommendation...
Dial 2-1-1 hotline to connect to local services when in need
CULLMAN, Ala. - Everyone knows to call 9-1-1 in an emergency, but do you know about 2-1-1? It’s a hotline number and partner program...
PREP CHEERLEADING: Good Hope, Cullman cheer squads shine at UCA National Championships
ORLANDO, Fla. – Two local schools were represented at this year’s UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports at...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 11, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman mayor, council president, city school board weigh in on proposed school tax
CULLMAN, Ala. - Debate has been fierce and rumors have swirled since a 1-cent tax proposed by the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE)...
(Update) CCSO Deputy Adam Clark in critical condition after early morning crash
Updated 2-11-20 at 6:39 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy remains in critical condition in Huntsville Hospital, following a car...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s postseason run ends with sub-regional loss to Tanner
ADDISON, Ala. – The
Addison Lady Dawgs hosted the Tanner Lady Rattlers at Stephenson Gym in the sub-regional
round of the state tournament Monday night. Addison...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats drop sub-regional matchup against Athens
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
winning its last meeting with Athens, Cullman looked for another huge win
against the Lady Golden Eagles, but this time, their season...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point downs East Limestone 57-50 to earn back to back trips...
WEST POINT, Ala. – For
the second consecutive season, the West Point Lady Warriors have defeated East
Limestone in the sub-regionals and will move on to...
Garden City Town Council talks 1-cent sales tax, 2020 Census
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council welcomed Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman to its February meeting Monday evening. Marchman was in...
Obituary: Albert Thurlow Bell
Albert Thurlow Bell, 82, of Double Springs entered into rest Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Lakeland Hospital.
He was born May 24, 1937 in Double...
Obituary: Darryl Lee Stapp
Funeral services for Darryl Lee Stapp, 57, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Reverend...
Obituary: Jackie C. Holmes
Jackie C. Holmes passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.
She is survived by her husband Danny Holmes; son Tim (Jim) Trowhill; and grandchildren Chris Trowhill...
Obituary: Mary Sue Eubanks
Funeral services for Mary Sue Eubanks, 96, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Brenda Sue Hopkins
Brenda Sue Hopkins of Bremen passed away Feb. 10, 2020 at the age of 69.
She was born in Cullman May 1, 1950 to Glendol...
Cullman council approves road construction for NAFCO, tax abatement for Royal Technologies; update on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening awarded a bid for construction of an access road from the North Alabama Fabricating...
WSCC women’s golf wins Mardi Gras Invitational; men’s golf, basketball, softball, baseball updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s eighth-ranked women’s golf team opened the spring season in convincing fashion over the weekend, winning the 2020 Mardi Gras...
PREP BASKETBALL: Local teams tipping off sub-regionals tonight
CULLMAN, Ala.-
Sub-regionals are here and several local teams are looking to keep their
respective seasons alive. Everyone is in "win or go home" mode from
now...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Area under Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a Flood Warning for southwestern Jackson County, Marshall County, Madison County, Lauderdale County, Limestone County,...
Roaring 20s event raises funds for independent living skills apartment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman on Saturday evening hosted a fundraiser, the “Roaring 20s” Bingo Night and Silent Auction, at Goat Island Brewing....
Obituary: Donald Ray “Pedo” Daniel
Donald Ray “Pedo” Daniel, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at the age of 87.
Pedo, as he was nicknamed many years ago,...
Obituary: Kenneth R. Watts
Kenneth R. Watts, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 to be with his loving wife Ann Marie of 60 years.
A man of strong faith...
Obituary: James Glover Stanford
Funeral services for James Glover Stanford, 82, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at Bethlehem West Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Karen Hagen Booth
Karen Hagen Booth, 62, of Haleyville passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Karen was born March 17, 1957 in Georgia to...
WWII veterans stars of this year’s CHS Jazz Band Big Band Dance
CULLMAN, Ala. - A magical night was had Friday, courtesy of the Cullman High School Jazz Band, at the 24th annual Big Band Dance...
Ivey, ADOL urge employers to hire veterans, apply for federal designation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey joined U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington in urging employers to recruit and...
Saint Bernard enjoys sold-out drawdown dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard boosters hosted a sold-out crowd for its annual Booster Club Drawdown Dinner Saturday, Feb. 1. In all, 437 tickets...
Funny Things from Yesterday: It’s tough being a househusband around our house
A few years ago, Granny, my sweet little wife for many years, worked for the state and had to travel out of town. She...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930, 1936
From the Files of 1930:
Professor and Mrs. R.E. Moore are building a beautiful new home in South Park.
Both the ladies of Saint John’s Church...
Wallace State celebrates SkillsUSA Week with proclamation from Nail
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Applied Technologies students, faculty and Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail joined others across the nation this week to celebrate SkillsUSA...
Obituary: Rex Daniel Nelson
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Rex Daniel Nelson, 67, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Nelson passed...
Obituary: Leon Gerald Tyree
Leon Gerald Tyree, 82, of Cullman passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020.
Leon was born May, 8, 1937 in Arley, Alabama to Ollie and Annie...
Obituary: Wayoma “Dean” Meigs
Wayoma "Dean" Elam Meigs, 85, of the Water Valley community entered into rest Saturday, Feb.8, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Dean was born Dec.29, 1934...
Obituary: John H. Bolan
John Henry Bolan, 81, of Houston, Alabama passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.
He was born in Lawrence County, Alabama Sept. 25, 1938 to James...
Vinemont High: 3 new programs engaging students
VINEMONT, Ala. - Students, faculty and staff at Vinemont High School are excited about three new programs happening on campus. Principal Robin Netherton gave...
A Night to Shine: Prom treats special needs community to celebrity experience
FALKVILLE, Ala. – On Friday evening, Fairview Church of God, “The Grace Place,” in Falkville hosted its fourth annual Night to Shine Prom for...
12 Cullman-area students named to Samford’s fall 2019 Dean’s List
HOMEWOOD, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 1,759 students named to the 2019 fall semester Dean's List.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must...
AL Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington: 2019 economic wrap-up
With the closing of the past decade, and at the beginning of a new one, economic conditions in Alabama couldn’t be much better. We...
Luncheon focuses on women’s heart health
CULLMAN, Ala. - Everyone was encouraged to “Rock the Red” Friday as part of National Wear Red Day, and Cullman Regional hosted its third...
Tinkergarten classes coming to Cullman March 31 – May 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tinkergarten classes are now being offered in Cullman. The eight-class spring session will begin March 31 and run through May 19...
Neighbor to neighbor: Cullman donates 33 air packs to county VFDs
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning saw the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (CCAVFD) receive a gift from the City of Cullman and...
4 decades strong: Precision Haircutters celebrating 40th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. - Precision Hair Cutters will soon celebrate 40 years of doing business in Cullman. That’s long enough to see the mullet make...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville blows by Glencoe 73-41 to win 3A, Area 12 tournament title;...
HANCEVILLE, Ala – The
Bulldogs returned to Lane Horton Gymnasium after knocking off J.B. Pennington
earlier this week and this time, they were facing Glencoe for...
Obituary: AubryLee Terry Weeks
AubryLee Terry Weeks of Cullman passed away Feb. 6, 2020 at the age of 66.
He was born in Cullman Feb. 16, 1953 to Arthur...
Obituary: Michael M. Hinkle
Michael M. Hinkle, 77, of Hartselle passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. He was born Sept. 26, 1942 to Monroe and Charlotte Hinkle.
He graduated...
Obituary: Deborah Louise Via
Funeral service for Deborah Louise Via, 61, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Elvert Lee Kilgo
Funeral services for Elvert Lee Kilgo, 94, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....
#IAmCullman: Cullman Survivor Society’s Juanita Pajao
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
Many people...
Hartselle man charged in Cullman with meth trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hartselle man was arrested in Cullman Thursday, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
The Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CATA students displaying truck at World of Wheels in Birmingham
VINEMONT, Ala. - Starting today, Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Auto Collision Repair teacher Timmy Calvert and his students will be displaying a truck...
St. Bernard student lauds Trump’s presence at March for Life
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students and chaperones loaded two buses on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 to travel with the Diocese of Birmingham...
Flags to be flown at half-staff for fallen officer O’Rear
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday ordered flags in the state to be flown at half-staff this Monday, Feb. 10 in...
Cullman celebrates industrial growth at 2020 Industry Appreciation Reception
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce (COC) came together Thursday evening with the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Cullman County Economic...
Obituary: Larry “Bunk” Harris
Funeral services for Larry C. Harris, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Larry Hagen Norris
Memorial services for Larry Hagen Norris, 69, of Vinemont will be at noon Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will...
Obituary: Curtis Wayne Thomas
Curtis Wayne Thomas, 79, of Holly Pond passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Mr. Thomas was born Nov. 14, 1940 in Cullman County to...
Obituary: Burl B. Chandler
Burl B. Chandler, 87, of Huntsville peacefully passed away Thursday, Feb. 6 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Cullman, AL, Burl and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors top Hamilton 72-43 to win back to back 5A, Area...
WEST POINT, Ala. – West
point was aiming for back to bac Class 5A, Area 14 championships Thursday night
when they took on Hamilton in a...
Obituary: Emmitt B. Melton
Funeral services for Emmitt B. Melton will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison knocks off Red Bay 48-37 to win 2A, Area 13 tournament...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The
Addison Lady Dawgs hosted the Red Bay Lady Tigers at Stephenson Gymnasium on a
cool, dreary night for the Class 2A, Area...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats topple Hartselle 46-37 to capture 6A, Area 14 tournament crown;...
CULLMAN, Ala. – For
the third time this season, the Cullman Lady Bearcats are winners over the
Hartselle Lady Tigers and their most recent victory earned...
Cullman EMS receives sensory autism kits for ambulances
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) recently received 10 Carter Kits to be placed in each ambulance thanks to a...
Big move with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Theatre Works (FTW) director Mark Dobbs’ students asked for a musical, and he listened. This April, a countywide cast and...
Do You Remember? The Globe
It was “the place to be” back in the 50s and 60s to meet your friends, take your date, show off your car or...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Make your life sweeter with a Jujube!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay reported good news: Han Solo, this week’s first featured canine friend, has been adopted!...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
LEAD offers unique services to Cullman area
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Laurelwood Equine Assisted Discoveries, LLC (LEAD) opened April 1, 2019, offering unique services to Cullman County- Equine Assisted Growth and Learning...
Trent Nairemore named ACF Student of the Year, John Wilson named ACF Instructor of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts program was a big winner recently at the Alabama Chapter of the American...
Contestants shine at inaugural Miss Scarlet Sweetheart Pageant
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Kali Madison Davis was crowned Miss Scarlet Sweetheart at Good Hope High School this past Saturday. The inaugural Miss Scarlet...
Suspect in murder of Kimberly police officer was out on bond in Cullman Co....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kimberly Police Officer Nick O’Rear was killed in the line of duty late Tuesday evening, and a Cullman County man is...
Obituary: Charles Lee Tuggle
Charles Lee Tuggle, 81, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 at his residence.
He was born June 24, 1938 in Cordova,...
Obituary: William Yarbrough, Jr.
Memorial services for William Yarbrough, Jr., 60, of Crane Hill are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Dennis Keith Eddy
Dennis Keith Eddy, 63, of Birmingham passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. He was born Sept. 26, 1956 to Fritz Eddy and Ruth Gassner.
A...
Obituary: Hugh Frank McKenzie
Hugh "Frank" McKenzie, 79, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020.
He was born in Garden City, Alabama July 13, 1941 to George B.,...
Obituary: Shirley Gilliland
Shirley Gilliland, 78, of Haleyville passed away Feb. 5, 2020 at Haleyville Healthcare, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 2, 1941 in Fayette,...
Obituary: Barbara Jean Carden
Funeral services for Barbara Jean Carden, 90, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel....
‘We want to have something to remember our history’
WHITE CITY, Ala. - An EF1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph touched down in Cullman County between White City and Holly Pond...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Frederick” Freddy” William Nothdurft
Frederick" Freddy" William Nothdurft, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Frederick was born March 17, 1948 in Cullman...
