Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Dodge City talks CR 216 Bridge Culvert Replacement Project, Christmas in the Park
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night received final costs for the CR 216 – Bridge Culvert Replacement Project it...
Agriplex celebrates Alabama Bicentennial
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Bicentennial is drawing closer, and Heritage Homeschool students at the North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday morning learned all about...
TONIGHT: 6 fun Friday night events
Here are some fun things happening tonight, Friday, Dec. 13.
Cards in The Park
Cards in The Park Display (Dec. 7-31), Governor’s Park in Holly...
Nexan steps up again for Good Hope families in need
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - For more than 10 years, the staff of Nexan Building Products in Good Hope has been giving back to its...
Saddle up! Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Special Needs Mini Rodeo a roaring success
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) kicked off its annual Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo with a Thursday morning mini rodeo for...
PREP BASKETBALL: Saints, Lady Saints fall to Winston County at home
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The
St. Bernard boys and girls hosted Winston County at home on Thursday night, and
they dropped both games as the Lady Saints...
PREP BASKETBALL: Top-ranked Lady Eagles handle Phillips 78-52, Eagles thrash Bears 77-25
BREMEN, Ala. – After
splitting a pair of varsity matchups at Fairview Tuesday night, Cold Springs
returned home Thursday to host Phillips and both the Eagles...
Obituary: Maxie “Max” Arnell Doty
Funeral services for Maxie “Max” Arnell Doty will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Riverside Baptist Church in Hanceville, AL. Burial...
Obituary: Paula “Ginger” Huffman McMinn
Paula Huffman McMinn, affectionately known as “Ginger,” passed away at her home Dec. 10, 2019 at the age of 80.
She was a Cullman native...
Obituary: Eva Payne
Eva Payne of Cullman, Alabama, formerly of Pinellas County, Florida passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. She was born Dec. 24, 1923 in Chester,...
Annual meeting in review for Cullman County Farmers Federation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Farmers Federation leaders were elected at the organization’s 98th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 9.
Conecuh County’s Steve Dunn, a row...
Industry veteran Rick Karle joins WVTM 13 News Morning
Editor’s note: The Cullman Tribune is very much looking forward to working with Mr. Karle when he takes on his new role at WVTM...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Dixie Dog Designs donates $2.2K to Sheriff’s Special Needs Rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke, who has been making jewelry under the brand name Dixie Dog Designs to raise funds for the Cullman County...
Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates 25 from program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than two dozen students from the Diagnostic Sonography program at Wallace State Community College were recognized during its annual pinning...
Scam artists take aim as holiday shopping becomes priority for Alabamians
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The holiday season is here, and that presents plenty of opportunities for scammers to spoil Alabamians’ celebrations. A few scams are...
Wreaths Across America: Walmart Transportation honors veterans with nationwide wreath placement project
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Walmart Transportation drivers from the company’s distribution center in Midway, Tennessee arrived at Cullman’s Walmart Distribution Center to hand...
‘Elf: The Musical’ opens Friday at Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - Need some Christmas cheer? Cullman Performing Arts may just have the answer! On Friday evening, the Cullman High School (CHS) theater...
West Elementary enchants with ‘A Christmas Carol’
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary spread the message of kindness and Christmas cheer with its performance of “A Christmas Carol” Tuesday evening. West’s production...
Obituary: Christopher Banks
Christopher Banks, 43, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital.
Chris was born Oct. 14, 1976 to Donnie T. and Loretta Banks,...
Obituary: Eric David McAnnally
Eric David McAnnally, 45, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
He was born Jan. 20, 1974, to David Arnold McAnnally and Dondra Kay Toomey.
He was...
Obituary: Eileen Rose Hook
Eileen Rose Hook of Cullman passed away Dec. 10, 2019 at the age of 94.
She was born Au. 29, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to...
Obituary: Virginia Louise Absher
Virginia Louise Absher, 85, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
She was born July 22, 1934 in Cullman County to Gus and Florence...
2 Cullman teens busted for stealing mail, packages
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman teenagers were arrested by the Cullman Police Department Tuesday night following at least two weeks of alleged mail theft.
Nathaniel...
Op-Ed: Local Legislation
Local legislation is often required to authorize a local entity to do something specific that otherwise is not authorized by law or the state...
(Updated) City of Cullman Municipal Court Clerk arrested for obstruction, computer tampering
Updated 12-11-19 at 5:02 p.m. with a statement from Mayor Woody Jacobs
Editor's note: Other media outlets mistakenly referred to Means as a magistrate. Her...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Dyron’s Lowcountry hosts 10th anniversary Scholarship Dinner for St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the past 10 years, Dyron’s Lowcountry Restaurant in Mountain Brook has opened its doors to host a fundraising dinner for...
Pet of the Week: Lucas is seeking a home for the holidays, and beyond!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter staff reported to The Tribune that the shelter has had a good Christmas season so far, with...
WSCC scholarship applications open for 2020-2021 academic year; available to current and incoming WSCC...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Applications are open for students wishing to apply for WSCC scholarships. There are a number of scholarships available to current Wallace...
‘This is amazing’: Sacred Heart School donates almost 2,000 pairs of children’s underwear to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Sacred Heart School hosted Ashley Wilson and Helen Lewis from Curt’s Closet, to present the local clothing charity an...
Colony talks finances, recent rental controversy
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening was pleased to share that its outstanding debt to Compass Bank for a 2012...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond squeaks past Lady Eagles 47-43, Eagles topple Broncos 61-52
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont
hosted Holly Pond in a pair of area matchups Tuesday night and the county
rivals split the varsity showdowns. The girls' game...
PREP BASKETBALL: Dominant 2nd half leads Lady Warriors past Good Hope 63-39, Raiders rout...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
collecting a pair of road wins over Ashville last Friday, Good Hope returned
home Tuesday night to host the Warriors and...
NWS: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until Wednesday at 1 a.m.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
700 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019
Limestone-Madison-Morgan-Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-
Lincoln-Franklin TN-
Including the cities of Athens, Huntsville, Decatur, Albertville,
Boaz, Guntersville,...
Mr. Harwood goes to Washington: ‘I really appreciated more than ever what it means...
ARAB, Ala. - When we first met Arab resident Randy Harwood, he had just learned that one of his dreams would be coming true....
Obituary: Nadene Hitt
Graveside services for Nadene Hitt, 87, of Hanceville, AL will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery in...
Obituary: Allyson Marie Cofield
Funeral services for Allyson Marie Cofield, 41, of Cullman, AL will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial...
Obituary: Johnny Conn
Mr. Johnny Conn of Cullman passed away Dec. 9, 2019 at the age of 86.
He was born in Cullman Feb. 8, 1933 to Onis...
Obituary: John B. Schwaiger
John B. Schwaiger, 76, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
He was born Feb. 1, 1943 to Leo and Sarah Schwaiger.
He was a...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Turner
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Jerry Wayne Turner, 70, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Turner was...
Obituary: Robert Buckner
Robert Nelson Harold Buckner, 78, of Haleyville entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Buckner was born April 27, 1941.
He enjoyed...
Obituary: Timmy Dale Swann
Timmy Dale Swann was born March 6, 1960 and passed away Dec. 10, 2019.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Cullman Fire Rescue bringing Santa through town Dec. 20
"SANTA RIDE" coming to Cullman Friday, Dec. 20 from 2-9 p.m.
Here's a special Christmas message from Cullman Fire Rescue!
***Attention city of Cullman***
Cullman Fire and...
Commission names Brunner interim county engineer, talks roads, HVAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning appointed Assistant County Engineer Jon Brunner as interim county engineer following the resignation of...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
St. Bernard Abbey monks greet Alabama clergy in Rome
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Abbey’s Father Bernard Denson and Brother Dominic Lee, who are both studying in Rome, were honored to join the...
Task Force requests council proclaim city ‘Human Trafficking-Free Zone’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening received a request from the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force for a proclamation...
Cullman Council passes 10-year tax abatement for Rusken Packaging; new water, wastewater repair and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening granted a 10-year tax abatement extension to Rusken Packaging “of all state and local...
Upcoming Christmas events
Here are some holiday events happening around town. Know of one we missed? Email wendy@cullmantribune.com or submit it at www.cullmantribune.com/calendar.
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats smother Patriots 51-32, Lady Bearcats narrowly fall to Brewer; Monday scoring...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Cullman Bearcats took on Brewer for the second time this season and both the
boys and girls were looking for their second...
Good Hope awards $15K to schools
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council presented funds from the City’s alcohol tax revenue to some very happy teachers Monday night....
Oh, baby! Cullman Police Department family grows by 12 in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its annual Christmas party, the Cullman Police Department had a lot to celebrate, as officers’ families showed up with baby...
Shannon Calloway passes Wastewater Grade IV certification
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized city wastewater operator Shannon J. Calloway for passing the Wastewater Grade IV certification...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Hill
Mary Ruth Hill was born Jan. 11, 1944 and passed away Dec. 9, 2019.
Obituary: Clarence Arthur “Art” Pinkard
Funeral services for Clarence Arthur "Art" Pinkard, 89, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at First Baptist Church of...
Obituary: Shane Stewart Recher
Memorial services for Shane Stewart Recher, 39, of Holly Pond will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at Daystar Church, Good Hope...
‘It’s a thank you to the community’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Shoppers could take pictures with Santa at The Foundry Thrift Store all day Saturday.
Foundry Ministries Marketing Manager Charlotte Knapp shared, “This...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cold Springs, Holly Pond, West Point High Schools win ‘Best Hustle Award’ from Alabama...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Possible, a statewide nonprofit that breaks down barriers to prosperity, on Monday announced that three Cullman County schools will receive...
Isabella Allred crowned Miss Wallace State 2020
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Isabella Allred of Cullman was crowned Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. She...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcat swimmers cap off season at AHSAA State Meet in Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Several
Cullman High School swimmers were in the field taking on 635 other athletes
from across the state at this year’s AHSAA State...
ADPH, ADMH partner to break the cycle of stigma
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) have launched a statewide campaign, Stop...
Cullman Rotary Club donates $5K to Agriplex
Cullman Rotary Club members Will Harding and Rickey Kreps presented a donation of $5,000 to Rachel Dawsey and Markus Doering, with the North Alabama...
Northbrook kids investigate uproar in Bethlehem with ‘Arrest These Merry Gentlemen’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, the Northbrook Baptist Church children’s ministry performed its production of Little Big Stuff’s “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen,” the...
Obituary: Verna Roy Glass
Mrs. Verna Roy Glass of Cullman passed away Dec. 7, 2019 at the age of 90.
She was born May 5, 1929 in Birmingham to...
Vinemont’s Trevor Crider inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at Auburn
BATON ROUGE, La. - Trevor Crider, of Vinemont, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most...
3 Cullman-area students named to JSU 2019-2020 Freshman Forum
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 100 outstanding freshmen have been named to Jacksonville State University's prestigious leadership program for new students, the Freshman Forum.
Freshman Forum...
‘Knives Out’ a funny, suspenseful, unique murder mystery; Griffin’s score: 9/10
"Knives Out" is written and directed by Rian Johnson and features an enormous, star-studded cast. Daniel Craig, Ana De Armas, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee...
United Way of Cullman County seeking community input on funding partner agencies
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is inviting members of the community to participate in its upcoming fund distribution process. This...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Left behind
In the world of technology, things have really changed in the last few years. I remember when the first computers came out. They were...
Files from Yesteryear: 1956
From the Files of 1956
Walter News
Arthur Sutton spent Thursday and Friday in Montgomery.
Mrs. H.H. Segler and Mrs. W.R. Gable, of Cullman, spent Saturday...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lamar County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature,...
Op-Ed: Making Alabama safer for children and families
It’s been a little over a month since we learned about the death of Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney in Birmingham. That kind of violence against...
Cullman Women Sing takes audience on emotional journey
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing presented its winter concert, “With a Voice of Singing,” Thursday night at Seventh Street Baptist Church. The concert...
Obituary: Joseph Henry McCormick
Joseph Henry McCormick, 79, of Cullman, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 in Hanceville, Alabama.
Joe was born July 29, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama to...
Obituary: Daniel Glenn Williams
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Daniel Glenn Williams, 49, of Garden City.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Williams...
Obituary: Marion Louise Purifoy
Funeral services for Ms. Marion Louise Purifoy will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Pleasant Grove Church in Colony, Alabama. She...
Obituary: Benjamin Hyde
Benjamin Hyde, 84, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Oct. 1, 1935.
Visitation...
History of Blount Springs: Historian Greg Burden speaks at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Blount Springs was a thriving community in the past when the Jackson House (or the Blount Springs Hotel) was open for...
Senior Spotlight, Christmas: ‘Spend as much time with them as you can’
Have you ever asked your parents or grandparents what they want for Christmas and heard, “I don’t need anything; as long as you are...
Local musician Jesse Priest selected for Dolly Parton’s #JoleneChallenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond graduate and local musician Jesse Priest has been selected by Dolly Parton and the producers at Netflix to be...
Working together: AGCOR Steel officially opens in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday was a big day for AGCOR Steel, the City of Good Hope and many others across the city and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big 4th quarter lifts Lady Warriors over Muscle Shoals, Warriors fall to...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Muscle Shoals Trojans made
their way down Hwy. 157 Friday night for a pair of varsity matchups and the
Lady Warriors...
Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center opening in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center will open its newest clinic Jan. 6, 2020 in Cullman. It is located at 1301-A...
Obituary: Catherine “Cookie” Hill Wylie
Catherine “Cookie” Hill Wylie, 91, of Winfield entered into rest Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at the Golden Living Center in Winfield.
Mrs. Wylie was born...
Obituary: Ronald Gordon Hicks
Funeral services for Ronald Gordon Hicks, 73, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Martin propels No. 24 Lady Lions past Northeast Mississippi; WSCC men fall to Tigers
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s basketball teams split a home doubleheader vs. Northeast Mississippi Community College on Thursday night.
Sophomore guard Imari Martin paced the...
Wallace State Performing Arts wows with Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Fine and Performing Arts put on its annual Christmas Spectacular at the Betty...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
A doggone good idea: Dixie Dog Designs raising funds for CCSO’s Special Needs Rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke has been making jewelry for 19 years, longer than she and her husband, gunsmith Jim Burke, have lived in...
‘This night is a community effort’: Arley enjoys Christmas parade, soup social
ARLEY, Ala. – It was a perfect night for a parade Wednesday as the town of Arley came together to celebrate the kickoff of...
Pet of the Week: Sparkle is looking for someone to help her shine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Andrea Hudson introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sparkle is a 1.25-year-old terrier mix. She’s...
‘She was kind, and she was loving’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 28th annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony took place at Cullman Regional Thursday evening. This year’s ceremony...
Obituary: Martha Gail Bates
Martha Gail Bates joined her heavenly family Dec. 5, 2019.
Born April 17, 1952, Gail will be remembered for having a heart of gold. She...
Homeless in Cullman County: Hope for the Homeless calls for long-term solutions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angie Young of Hope for the Homeless shared her thoughts with The Tribune on the problem of homelessness in Cullman County....
Wallace State employees recognized as Chancellor’s Award winners at ACCA Conference
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Four Wallace State Community College employees were recognized recently as Chancellor’s Award recipients at the 2019 Alabama Community College Association (ACCA)...
Obituary: Larry Madison Brown
Larry Madison Brown, 58, of Arley passed away Dec. 4, 2019 at UAB Hospital.
Larry was born Jan. 29, 1961 to Harold and Mildred Brown...
Obituary: Thelma “Scrappy” Ebelene Folsom
Surrounded by her loved ones,Thelma “Scrappy” Ebelene Folsom joined her heavenly family Dec. 3, 2019.
Born July 10, 1953, Scrappy will be remembered for her...
APLICATIONS
Sacred Heart hosting Blessing of Pets this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – For people with pets, it’s hard to imagine life without them. They become more than pets; they truly become family and...
