LIST: Kid-friendly specials from area restaurants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman restaurants bring a variety of options to the table when it comes to eating out as a family. Below are...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) West Point rallies to defeat (3) Cold Springs 71-62 and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
West Point Warriors and Cold Springs Eagles faced off in Friday’s nightcap from
the Cullman County Tournament with a spot in Saturday’s...
Garden City sets salaries, obtains firefighter benefits
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council at its January meeting tackled salaries for the next mayor and council, the numbering of...
Cullman GOP welcomes local, state candidates to annual dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party welcomed candidates aplenty to its annual dinner and silent auction Thursday evening. With a U.S. Senate...
Obituary: Helga Otto Brown
Helga Otto Brown of Hanceville passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the age of 92.
Helga was born in Germany to Gustav and Rosa...
Obituary: Daniel Leon Ward, Sr.
Daniel Leon Ward, Sr., of Logan passed away Jan. 23, 2020 at the age of 70.
He was born in Cullman July 24, 1949 to...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) Good Hope rolls over (4) Hanceville 80-49 to get back...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
top-seeded Good Hope Raiders squared off against the no. 4 seed, Hanceville, in
Friday night’s first varsity matchup and there was a...
Obituary: Hassie “Pat” Taylor
Hassie “Pat” Taylor, 88, of Double Springs entered into rest Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Ms. Taylor was born July 26, 1931...
Obituary: Elizabeth Morello Smith
Mrs. Elizabeth Morello Smith of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. She was born in Alabama Jan. 22, 1946.
She leaves to cherish...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) Good Hope edges (3) Holly Pond 41-37 to advance to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – All
of the championship pairings for this year’s Cullman County Basketball
Tournament were finally determined at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday night, starting
with a...
#IAmCullman: Sylvia and Tulsa from Duchess Bakery
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
Many...
Do you remember? The Martin Twin
The year was 1966 and a young heartthrob, Sean Connery, had recently returned as 007 James Bond in “Thunderball.” Shortly after the movie’s release,...
American Fire CEO and President Josh Whaley, a Wallace State grad, presents to Applied...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Josh Whaley, chief executive officer and president of American Fire, is a 1997 Wallace State Community College graduate and members of...
Local racer competes for national spotlight in upcoming off-road race
Arab resident Taylor Pugh will compete with the best
off-road racers in the world Sunday, March 15, 2020. The 24-year-old dirt bike
racer will compete at...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman man charged in Morgan Co. with sexual abuse of a child
DECATUR, Ala. – A Cullman man was arrested Thursday in Morgan County. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports Thomas James Flint, 38, was...
NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Cullman plane crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators this week issued a preliminary report on the Jan. 5, 2020 plane crash at Cullman...
Cullman County ends 2019 with 2.1% unemployment rate, 2nd lowest in state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Department of Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama has maintained its record low unemployment rate, ending 2019 with...
Time to control pesky, painful pest of the lawn
In the winter months, we look forward to the days we can go barefoot on the lawn. However, lawn burweed is a pesky, painful...
Hanceville talks dog park, 2020 Census
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville residents will soon see some improvements and upgrades to the city’s dog park thanks to a $5,000 grant announced by...
WINSTON COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs defeat Meek, Lynn to advance
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- The
Addison Varsity Basketball Teams traveled to Double Springs, Alabama to
participate in the Winston County Tournament. The tournament consists of two...
Obituary: Lemuel Lee “NuNu” Hooper
Funeral services for Lemuel Lee “NuNu” Hooper, 68, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Patsy Camp Boatwright
Funeral services for Patsy Camp Boatwright, 71, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
Obituary: April Duene McDaniel
April Duene McDaniel, 57, of Jasper entered into rest Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Ridgewood Health Services.
She was born April 5, 1962.
A memorial service...
Obituary: Harold Jean Golden
Harold Jean Golden, 66, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.
He was born Oct. 25, 1953 to Howard Elbert and Lovie Harris Golden.
Mr....
Obituary: Steven Andrew Chaffin
Steven Andrew Chaffin, 39, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Cullman Health Care Center. He was born March 26, 1980 in...
Sarah Hicks receives William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Rotary Club is honored to announce Mrs. Sarah Hicks as the recipient of the William O. Buettner Service Above Self...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Big 3rd quarter pushes (2) West Point past (3) Fairview 61-41,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We
got another varsity girls semifinal showdown in Thursday’s nightcap from the
Cullman County Tournament and the second-seeded West Point Lady Warriors used...
Obituary: Nellie Ruth Teichmiller
Funeral services for Nellie Ruth Teichmiller, 83, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Wyndle Edison Cobb
Memorial services for Wyndle Edison Cobb will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at Renovation Church.
Mr. Cobb passed away Jan. 23, 2020 at...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) Cold Springs rolls past (4) Good Hope 51-29 to clinch...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In
Thursday night’s first varsity girls clash, the top-seeded Cold Springs Lady
Eagles met the No. 4 seed, Good Hope, with a spot...
End of year reports: The Link feeds, teaches, advocates
"We just can’t wait to see the ways that we get to love and serve in this community in 2020."
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) West Point cruises past (4) Cold Springs 47-24 to advance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday
night from the 2020 Cullman County Basketball Tournament was packed with girls’
matchups, starting with the top-seeded West Point Lady Warriors taking...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Refresh yourself with a Sprite!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is getting full, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Sprite is...
Agriplex Heritage Skills: Raised bed gardening
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was on the frigid side Tuesday night, but that didn’t stop avid gardeners dreaming of spring from turning out for...
Alabama human trafficking film ‘Hidden Gem’ awarded across U.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The short film “Hidden Gem” was inspired by actual events and filmed entirely in Alabama with local talent and crew by...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Short film ‘Down’ produced in Cullman County to be released Jan. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seventh Summit Productions, a film production studio based out of Hartselle, will release its latest short film, “Down,” on Vimeo, Facebook...
First wild eastern indigo snake found in Alabama in 60 years
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Traci Wood admitted holding the snake almost made her come unglued. No, she wasn’t afraid of...
Jacobs proclaims Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 ‘Catholic Schools Week’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday proclaimed Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2020 “Catholic Schools Week” in the city of Cullman.
National...
Chicken Salad Chick to open Feb. 4 in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - As The Tribune reported exclusively back in November, Chicken Salad Chick, self-described as “the nation’s only Southern-inspired, fast casual chicken salad...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) West Point advances to semifinals after handling (7) Holly Pond...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wednesday
night concluded with a varsity boys matchup between (2) West Point and (7)
Holly Pond. After building an early lead against the...
Obituary: Shirley Mae Vandiver
Shirley Mae Vandiver, 85, of Double Springs entered into rest Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (4) Good Hope pulls away to defeat (5) Holly Pond 56-43...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
middle seeds in this year’s varsity girls bracket faced off in Wednesday night’s
first county tournament matchup and it was a heated...
Senior Spotlight: Beanbag baseball beatdown brewing
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A showdown of epic proportions has been set for Feb. 25 as the Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope travel to Fairview...
CCSO: 46 grams of meth seized during traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on Tuesday arrested Cathel Monroe Westmoreland, 53, of Battleground after a traffic stop on County...
All that jazz: CHS student musician achieves All-State honor
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School sophomore percussionist Jacob Dye made history recently. Dye was selected to be a part of the Alabama Bandmasters...
Coronavirus confirmed in U.S.; ADPH joins with CDC, others to prevent spread
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the first case of a novel coronavirus has been confirmed in the U.S., the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)...
Playground present: Fairview Elementary receives playground upgrade
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The students of Fairview Elementary School will soon have a fun new addition to their playground thanks to a generous grant...
Former Aggie standout Bryson Fletcher earns scholarship at Coastal Alabama
BAY MINETTE, Ala. – There
was big news from the Alabama coast last week for a former Fairview standout. After
his teammates and coaches set up...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Faith, hope and music
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s ministry to persons with dementia and their caregivers, on Tuesday welcomed Dr. Don Wendorf and Dr....
CCCDC awards more than $118K to local organizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) on Tuesday awarded nine grants, totaling approximately $118,000
The following grant requests were approved:
Baileyton Volunteer...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (3) Cold Springs rolls past (6) Vinemont 55-31 to advance to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tuesday’s
nightcap from the Cullman County Basketball Tournament featured a battle of the
Eagles as Vinemont and Cold Springs hit the floor to...
New group aims to support patients, caregivers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The official rollout event for the Cullman Survivor Society was held Saturday at Goat Island Brewing. The new group hopes to...
‘I feel comfortable in a small church’
BREMEN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church, located south of the Bremen community in west Cullman County, welcomed “Outlaw Gospel”...
Wreck sends 2 to hospital
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck Tuesday evening east of the city of Cullman injured two people. The crash happened at 5:25 p.m. in...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (3) Fairview smothers (6) Hanceville 51-28 to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fairview
and Hanceville squared off in Tuesday night’s varsity girls showdown with a
spot in the semifinal round on the line and after...
Obituary: Margaret Mavleene Kinney Richter
Funeral services for Margaret Mavleene Kinney Richter of Cullman will be Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church...
Obituary: Mildred Pate
Funeral services for Mildred Pate, 70, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
Obituary: Elizabeth Marrella Smith
Elizabeth Marrella Smith was born Jan. 22, 1946 and passed away Jan. 21, 2020.
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) West Point races past (6) Holly Pond 51-23 to advance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This
year’s JV Boys finals are now set. The Broncos toppled Fairview in the opening
round and West Point rallied to pull away...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Bison is looking for somewhere to roam!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bison is a 2-to-3-year-old Mastiff mix with...
RV park, more planned for Cullman’s Burrow property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman recently revealed plans to develop a recreational vehicle (RV) park on a southwest Cullman property at 1315...
Obituary: Sadenya “Ann” Chatham Waldrip
Sadenya “Ann” Chatham Waldrip passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at the age of 83.
Ann was the only child of James and Lola Jordan...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Crosby
Graveside services for Mary Ruth Crosby, 91, of Falkville will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Fairview West Baptist Cemetery, Rev....
Maurice Guss Hasenbein
Maurice Guss Hasenbein, "Slim," of Cullman went to be with the Lord Jan. 18, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (4) Hanceville edges (5) Fairview 90-84 in back and forth,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Seeding
came down to several tiebreakers in this year’s varsity boys bracket and the
middle seeds, (4) Hanceville and (5) Fairview, faced off...
Obituary: Billy Ray Breedwell
Billy Ray Breedwell, 77, of Holly Pond passed away Monday morning, Jan. 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Blount...
West Point making push for annexations ahead of 2020 Census
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Town of West Point is hoping to annex property, bringing more residents into its town limits leading into the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (2) West Point routs (7) Vinemont 71-16 to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West
Point and Vinemont squared off Monday night in the first varsity girls matchup
of this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament and the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: (1) Good Hope rallies to eliminate (4) Vinemont 40-35 and advance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
fending off the Hanceville Bulldogs on Saturday, Vinemont got back on the floor
for its second-round matchup with top-seeded Good Hope in...
Year of the Rat: Cullman Library celebrates Chinese New Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Chinese New Year will be celebrated in many parts of the world this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. This past Saturday at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats knock off Decatur Heritage 54-46, Bearcats blow past Danville 85-61
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were playing at home on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and welcomed in Decatur Heritage,...
(Updated) Elderly victim of hit and run on Cullman’s SW side ID’d
Updated 1-20-20 at 4:57 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – An elderly man was the victim of a hit and run Sunday evening on the southwest side...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Connie Dickerson
Connie Rose Dickerson, 69, of Arley, entered into rest Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at her home.
Mrs. Dickerson was born Nov. 17, 1950.
Connie was a...
Obituary: Jon Gary “Red” Witcher
Jon Gary "Red" Witcher of Cullman passed away Jan. 19, 2020 at the age of 72.
He was born in Cullman Jan. 24, 1947 to...
End of year reports: Unsheltered International reaches out to the homeless, from Cullman to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Unsheltered International (UI) is a Cullman-based nonprofit evangelistic and resource ministry to homeless populations in Cullman County and other locations in...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900
J.W. Griffin spent Tuesday in Falkville. Dan Reinschmidt, of Columbus, Georgia arrived in Cullman the first of the week.
George W....
Funny Things from Yesterday: Robert Jr.’s trip to the emergency room
As I have mentioned before, as a youngster Robert Jr. was a good little con artist. I’m glad he changed his ways before he...
Obituary: John Thomas Sumners
John Thomas Sumners passed away Jan. 18, 2020 at the age of 62.
He was born in Arkansas Oct. 4, 1957 to John Henry and...
Obituary: Beatrice Peppers
Beatrice Peppers, 93, of Phil Campbell passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital.
She was born March 8, 1926 to Clarence and...
Obituary: David Barron Cleghorn
David Barron Cleghorn, 61, of Arley passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.
David was born in Cullman, Alabama Nov. 1, 1958 to Voyt and Renee...
Obituary: Teresa Michelle Pope
Teresa Michelle Pope, 46, of Arley passed away Jan. 18, 2020.
Teresa was born March 19, 1973 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Alfred and Murvada Bryant.
She...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JV squads battle it out on day 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball
Tournament officially tipped Saturday afternoon at Tom Drake Coliseum and day
one was loaded with junior varsity action....
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: HPV vaccine is cancer prevention
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) wants to remind Alabamians that cervical cancer is...
Chairman Walker talks accomplishments, goals, challenges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenneth Walker is seeking his third term as chairman of the Cullman County Commission. He will face off against three challengers...
‘It’s a rough and tumble sport sometimes, Montgomery is’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the State luncheon Friday, welcoming Cullman’s legislative delegation to speak...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs handle Winston County to move to 15-1, Bulldogs edge Yellow...
DOUBLE
SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison traveled to Double Springs to take on their archrival
Winston County Yellow Jackets. A standing room only crowd saw two wonderful
ballgames...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders roll to dominant area sweep of Ashville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
splitting their games against Cold Springs on Thursday night, the Good Hope
Raiders and Lady Raiders hosted Ashville in a pair...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs stomp J.B. Pennington to win area crown, Lady Bulldogs dominate Lady...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Friday
night was homecoming at Hanceville High School and both the Bulldogs and Lady
Bulldogs put on a show for an excited home...
‘Voice of Hope’ Roy Nagle speaks at Relay For Life kick-off meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County had its 2020 kick-off meeting Thursday. welcoming participants and guests to First Baptist Church in...
North Alabama Quartet Convention returns to Cullman, continues Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success in its initial outing last year, the North Alabama Quartet Convention returned to Cullman Friday, hosted by Temple Baptist...
Obituary: Robert “Robbie” Calvin Mullins II
Funeral services for Robert “Robbie” Calvin Mullins II, 36, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at Antioch Baptist...
Obituary: Clois Faye (Burrow) Cocke
Funeral services for Clois Faye (Burrow) Cocke, 79, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home....
Obituary: Carol Marie Woodard
Funeral services for Carol Marie Woodard, 73, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at Sacred Heart Church with Father...
Obituary: Heath Alan Berry
A Celebration of Life Service for Heath Alan Berry, 37, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Daystar Church...
Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Ann McManus Umphrey
Patricia “Pat” Ann McManus Umphrey of Cullman, AL went to her heavenly home Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at the age of 82.
Pat was born...
APLICATIONS
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison edges Colbert County in 22-15 thriller
ADDISON, Ala. -- On an absolutely perfect night for football, the Addison Bulldogs hosted the Colbert County Indians for what promised to be an...
