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....
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...
APLICATIONS
Goat Island kicks off Oktoberfest with ‘Goatoberfest’ this Friday through Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its own contribution to local tradition as it holds its fifth annual “Goatoberfest” celebration this Friday...
