Obituary: Mary Cecilia Hagan
Mary Cecilia Hagan, 82, of Hanceville, Alabama was born Sept. 12, 1937 in Bardstown, Kentucky and died Feb. 2, 2020 at Hanceville Nursing Home...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts ‘I Love NY’ dinner show, art sale Feb. 28
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will offer a night in the “Big Apple” with an “I...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The missing B.C.
I am not the author of this article and I do not know where it came from, but I though some might get a...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the Files of 1900:
Leroy D. Box, of Beat 12 was in the city on Monday.
Jeff Griffin and family left for Oklahoma, on Wednesday.
Miss...
Obituary: Gary Lee Adkins
Gary Lee Adkins was born March 29, 1957 and passed away Jan. 31, 2020.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Obituary: Sean Kenneth Payne
Memorial services for Sean Kenneth Payne, 16, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at Northbrook Baptist Church with Pastor...
Obituary: Harliss Junior Melton
Funeral services for Harliss Junior Melton will be Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with Minister Leon Mauldin...
Introduction to Beekeeping class brings buzz to Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex hosted a special guest, Alabama Beekeepers Association President Phillip Garrison, Thursday evening for an introduction to beekeeping...
Wallace State baseball opens 2020 season today; Putman four wins away from 1,100 with...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s baseball team opens the 2020 season at home today, welcoming Motlow State for a doubleheader at James C. Bailey...
‘We need more like him in this world’: City’s Larry Jones retires after 45...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Forty-five years. That’s dedication, and such commitment warrants recognition. City officials and sanitation department workers did just that Friday, recognizing retiring...
Cullman’s Eliza Thomas named to Troy’s Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the fall semester and Term...
Local state lawmakers to introduce bills on county commission, county tax structure
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the Alabama Legislature gears up for the 2020 session starting Feb. 4, The Tribune takes a look at bills set...
New venue, special guests: CHS Big Band Dance set for Feb. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 24th annual Big Band Dance featuring the Cullman High School Jazz Band will be held at Stone Bridge Farms next...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Broncos, Lady Broncos on the road
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Friday
was senior night at Holly Pond High School and there were several cheerleaders
and Bronco basketball players to recognize in front...
38 Cullman-area students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. – Thirty-eight Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the fall 2019...
Obituary: Delwin Carden Burdette
It is with great sadness that the family of Delwin Carden Burdette, of Cullman announces her passing Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at Woodland Village....
Obituary: LeeAnn Rachelle Hagood
LeeAnn Rachelle Hagood, 53, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born Dec. 8, 1966 to Darrell Lovell...
Obituary: Mary Temple Baker Aycock
Funeral services for Mary Temple Baker Aycock, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Obituary: Ralph Garcia
Ralph Garcia, 71, of Double Springs entered into rest Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at his residence.
He was born Feb. 19, 1948. He enjoyed church...
2 charged in connection with Cullman Electric Cooperative thefts
GRANDVIEW, Ala. – Two Grandview men have been arrested in connection with thefts of Cullman Electric Cooperative property and a stolen car.
Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Sweet notes: Area student musicians achieve All-State Band, Honor Band placements
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several area band students traveled to Muscle Shoals High School to audition for the Alabama Bandmasters Association 2020 All-State Bands recently....
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 31, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Area
tournaments have arrived and its now time to win or go home for local teams traveling
and hosting their respective tournaments. The...
CCBOE holding community meetings ahead of March 3 school tax vote
CULLMAN, Ala. - The upcoming March 3 primary ballot will include a measure to create a new 1-cent tax to support schools. Cullman County...
Hanceville man charged with sexual abuse of a child
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hanceville man was arrested this week, charged with sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old.
Jesse Lee Moore,...
Wallace State Community College announces fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 773 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 Semester....
Luke Combs, Eric Church to headline 2020 Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pepsi Rock the South, one of the largest and longest-running country music festivals in the country, Friday morning announced its highly...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles roll past St. Bernard 54-35, Saints edge Vinemont 42-41
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont
hosted St. Bernard on senior night Thursday after splitting their games against
Cold Springs Tuesday and St. Bernard looked to bounce back...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps Falkville on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. -- The
Falkville Blue Devils brought their men's and women's teams into Stephenson Gym
to play the Addison Bulldogs on senior night Thursday night....
Obituary: Patrick Heath Hall
Patrick Heath Hall, 29, of Good Hope entered into rest Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at Cullman...
Obituary: Donna Clay
It is with great sadness that I announce the peaceful passing of my mother-in-law, Donna Clay, 96, Jan. 27, 2020.
She was born Sept. 11,...
Obituary: Danny Sweatmon
Funeral services for Danny Sweatmon, 56, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders split senior night matchups with Mortimer Jordan
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Thursday
night was senior night at Good Hope and both the Raiders and Lady Raiders
welcomed Mortimer Jordan for a pair of...
(Updated) Brad Meeks guilty of lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide in death of...
Updated 1/30/20 7:51 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury convicted Bradford Neal Meeks, 29, of Bremen of criminally negligent homicide in the May...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force welcomes visitors from Rwanda
CULLMAN, Ala. – A group of Rwandan visitors was in Cullman Tuesday, meeting with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force. The delegates traveled...
Miss Scarlet Sweetheart Pageant & Expo set for this Saturday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The inaugural Miss Scarlet Sweetheart Pageant & Expo is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1 at Good Hope High School. The...
Clements touts bright future at Cullman Regional’s annual luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Our future’s so bright, we gotta wear shades.” That was the message from Cullman Regional at its 2020 State of the...
Cullman Caring for Kids food bank facing increased numbers, lower food supplies
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) reopened its doors Monday, Jan. 6 following the Christmas/New Year holiday, 106 families were waiting...
The flu: How it’s affecting Cullman schools and what you can do to fight...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The influenza virus, more commonly known as the flu, can be rampant around this time of year. According to the Alabama...
Wal-Mart Distribution Center donates $5,500 to United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Wednesday afternoon received a hefty donation of $5,500 from Cullman’s Wal-Mart Distribution Center.
“We’re...
Obituary: Linda Gail Perkins
Linda Gail Perkins of Cullman passed away Jan. 28, 2020 at the age of 70.
She was born Sept. 21, 1949 in Cullman to Maxie...
Obituary: S.T. “Bull” Goodwin
S.T. "Bull" Goodwin, of Hanceville passed away Wednesday, Jan, 29, 2020 at the age of 81.
Bull served in the United States Army as a...
Obituary: Bernice Roberts
Visitation to celebrate the life of Bernice Lynn Roberts, 55, of Cullman will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Nella D. Jones
Funeral services for Nella D. Jones, 71, of Hayden, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Robert Paul Lindsey
Funeral services for Robert Paul Lindsey, 67, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend...
Obituary: Cleon Powell
Cleon Gwendolyn Denson Powell, 95, of Addison, entered into rest Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Cleon was born...
Testimony enters 2nd day in Brad Meeks trial
Edited Jan. 30, 3:03 p.m. to correct "The paramedic admitted that severe low blood sugar could cause a person to smell like alcohol but...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eastman passes Johnson to become Lady Bearcats all-time leading scorer
CULLMAN, Ala. – There’s
a new name atop the scoring charts at Cullman High School. One of senior point
guard Anna Katherine Eastman’s early baskets in...
Once in a generation ‘Colony Day’ in the works
COLONY, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon, Colony Town Council members held their first planning meeting for what could be the town’s largest community celebration...
West Point, Cullman headed to state middle school scholars’ bowl tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. - Perpetual scholars’ bowl powerhouse West Point Middle School took top honors last weekend in the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association Middle School...
Cullman Forestry Planning Committee plant sale Feb. 20
The annual Cullman Forestry Planning Committee plant sale will take place Thursday, Feb. 20 at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tally Ho St. SW...
Cullman City Schools welcomes new CFO James Brumley
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board Tuesday night welcomed Cullman City Schools’ new Chief Financial Officer James Brumley. Brumley replaces longtime CCS...
City school board recognizes members, faculty, athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board Tuesday evening recognized several on a day the schools also recognized the board for all it...
Senior Spotlight: Meet 101-year-old Virgil Henry
Mr. Virgil Henry says the secret to a long life is “hard work,” and at 101 years old, who can argue with that? Henry...
Retirement(s) top commission agenda
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning recognized Sportsman Lake Park employee Nancy Maddox, who is retiring after 11 years of service...
Colony to repair Educational Complex roof; free potatoes this Saturday
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening received an estimate on long-needed repairs to the town’s Educational Complex roof, but could...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies sweep Brewer on senior night
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- After falling to West Point and Hanceville, respectively, in the Cullman County Tournament, Fairview looked to bounce back on Tuesday night...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats rout Hartselle 55-26 to clinch area crown, Bearcats fall to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman
returned home Tuesday night for a pair of massive area showdowns against the hated
Hartselle Tigers and the Lady Bearcats won the...
Emotional first day of testimony in trial of Brad Meeks
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a marathon session to seat a jury Monday, the trial of Bremen resident Bradford Neal Meeks, 29, in the May...
Pet of the Week: Add a little Lemon Zest to your menu!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lemon Zest (aka Spot!) is a 5-6-year-old...
Obituary: Roger Dale Tankersley
Roger Dale Tankersley of Cullman passed away Jan. 27, 2020 at the age of 65.
The Celebration of Life funeral service will be Friday, Jan....
Local talent shines in Missoula Children’s Theatre’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The curtains opened on the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “Sleeping Beauty” Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center, following a...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State Continuing Ed classes offer wide range of subjects
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Continuing Education program is hitting the ground running for the Spring 2020 semester, and there are still plenty of opportunities to take...
Berlin moves forward with plans for town hall, farmers’ market
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening voted to purchase a trailer that will serve as the town’s temporary town hall....
Good Hope receives positive water quality report, talks economic development
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night discussed the town’s sewer system and economic development.
Each year, municipalities must submit...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits senior night matchups with Vinemont
BREMEN, Ala. – Monday
was senior night at Cold Springs High School and 11 Eagles were recognized
between their games against Vinemont for their achievements during...
Cullman council hears details on Warehouse District Streetscape Project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to award a contract for streetscape improvements along First Avenue Northeast from Arnold...
Jury seated in trial of man charged with reckless murder in Cullman student’s death
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a marathon “voir dire,” or jury selection process, that began Monday morning, a jury was officially seated at 7:01 p.m....
‘Community First, A Home for the Homeless’ shows life-transforming power of community
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the documentary film “Community First, A Home for the Homeless,” one organization’s unique approach to addressing the homelessness crisis is seeing positive outcomes. The Evelyn...
Obituary: Evelyn Chambers Banks
Funeral services for Evelyn Chambers Banks, 88, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Terry Lee Knott
Funeral services for Terry Lee Knott, 54, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Inez McIntosh
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Inez McIntosh, 93, Jan. 26, 2020. She was from the Simcoe-Antioch...
Obituary: Bobbie Jean Hurndon
Memorial services for Bobbie Jean Hurndon, 85, of Cullman are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Hurndon passed away Jan....
Obituary: Randy Allan Watson
Randy Allan Watson, 56, of Baileyton passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital.
He was born April 10, 1963 in Shelbyville, Indiana...
West Point man charged with multiple sex crimes
Updated 1-27-20 at 6:55 p.m. with the definitions of each charge, according to the Alabama Code.
WEST POINT, Ala. - A West Point man has...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Op-Ed: The most important agency in our state!
First, notice my topic is not the most important state agency. My topic is the most important agency in the state.
What agency is the...
Tennessee River bridge to be repaired
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that crews will repair the deck of the Tennessee River Bridge on Interstate 65 northbound...
Obituary: Barry Gene Odom
Barry Gene Odom, 57, of Arley passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.
Mr. Odom was born Dec. 13,...
Pruning roses promotes vigorous growth
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Roses are red, violets are blue. Roses need pruning; ensure that you do.
Warm weather in January has gardeners itching to...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Mama, look what they’ve done to your baby boy
Two weeks ago, we had a celebration meeting for a time of remembering the twinning of the cities of Frankweiler, Germany and Cullman, Alabama....
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900
G.W. Hancock killed a rattlesnake in his yard a few days ago, which measured four and one-half feet long, eight...
Enjoy a January Wintry, Fireside Supper
Last year, my brother-in-law, Ben Johnson South, conceived the “67-County Alabama Garden Party,” a weekly series published by his hometown newspaper, The Cullman Tribune. ...
Happy 101st birthday!
Mr. Virgil Henry, who was born Nov. 23, 1918, celebrated his 101st birthday with a host of family and friends. We all count ourselves...
WINSTON COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Bulldogs defeat Winston County to take county title, Bulldogs fall...
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Both
the Addison boys and girls teams came into the Winston County Basketball
Tournament as the top seeds. The tournament went as...
Obituary: Larry Dean Gentry
Larry Dean Gentry of Cullman passed away Jan. 25, 2020 at the age of 76. He was born in Cullman April 26, 1943 to...
Obituary: Janita Ann Putnam Shikle
Visitation for Janita Ann Putnam Shikle, 66, of Cullman will be at Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Cullman...
Obituary: Janie Gelene Smith Shedd
Janie Gelene Smith Shedd, 95, of Blountsville passed away at her home Jan. 24, 2020. She was born Feb.16, 1924 in Cullman County to...
Obituary: Doyle Jean Fithian
Doyle Jean Fithian, 77, of Holly Pond passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at his home. He was born Oct. 27, 1942 in Gideon,...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) Good Hope blows past (2) West Point 86-68 to earn...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good
Hope and West Point met as the top two seeds in this year’s county tournament but
once they hit the floor, the...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Thomas
Mary Ellen Thomas, 81, of Prattville entered into rest Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at her home.
Ms. Thomas was born April 5, 1938. She was...
Obituary: Terry Lynn Dale
Terry Lynn Dale, 62, of Double Springs passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.
He was born Oct. 26, 1957 in Columbia, Tennessee.
Terry is survived by...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) West Point handles (1) Cold Springs 64-32 to capture back...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
making their way through the varsity girls bracket during the last week, the
Lady Warriors and Lady Eagles clashed for a county...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Hoffpauir’s buzzer-beater lifts (2) West Point over (1) Good Hope 50-49...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Both
of the top seeds in the JV Boys bracket met in the title game Saturday
afternoon and four quarters were not enough...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) West Point pulls away from (2) Good Hope 47-20 to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point tipped off championship Saturday at Tom Drake Coliseum with the JV Girls finals and after a...
Controversy, confusion await Loomis Bros. Circus in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Loomis Bros. Circus rolls into Cullman next week, some parts of it may have to keep on rolling, but...
Jacobs proclaims ‘St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Day’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed Jan. 24, 2020 “St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Day” in the city of Cullman....
APLICATIONS
Wallace State unveils portrait of Garlan E. Gudger Sr.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College hosted the unveiling of a portrait of Dr. Garlan E. Gudger Sr., on Thursday, July 20, in...
