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...
Obituary: Bessie Lucille Baker
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Bessie Lucille Baker, 91, of Bremen.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Baker passed...
Obituary: Rickey Leon Marchman
Rickey Leon Marchman, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Dec. 4, 2019.
He was born May 29, 1954 to Leon and Margeline Marchman in Michigan.
His father,...
What is Advent?
On Sunday, Dec. 1 (technically at sundown on Nov. 30), Christians of older traditions in the western world entered the season of Advent, an...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALEA Troopers investigate 11 traffic deaths during 2019 Thanksgiving holiday travel period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated 11 traffic deaths during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, from 12:01 a.m....
AL Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources named Agency of Year at Sportsmen’s Caucus...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently received special recognition by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation with the presentation of...
Thursday night holiday events
Thursday night holiday events
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions including...
6 competing for title of Miss Wallace State this Sunday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will crown Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Betty Leeth...
Santa to visit The Foundry Thrift Store this Saturday, Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Feel the need to make sure you made the nice list this year? Visit Santa from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m....
‘A’: Alabama near top of states in response to human trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama recently received an A on its “report card” from Shared Hope International (SHI) for the state’s positive response to the...
30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade is set for this Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon.
The parade, hosted by the...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Barrett
Memorial services for Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Barrett, 56, of Crane Hill will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Vicki Skinner Reid
It is with great sadness that the family of Vicki Skinner Reid, 64, of Cullman announces her passing Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at her...
Vinemont Schools’ Christmas Love to help 70 kids
VINEMONT, Ala. - ‘Tis the season for giving, and thanks to big hearts and Christmas Love, students at Vinemont Schools who might have gone...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point’s Oldacre signs with Montevallo
WEST POINT, Ala. – Teammates,
coaches, friends and family gathered in the library at West Point High School
Wednesday to see Lady Warriors guard Miriam Oldacre...
Alabama 4-H Foundation to award $35K in scholarships
AUBURN, Ala. – The Alabama 4-H Foundation is helping advance the education of 35 high school seniors. The foundation will be awarding $1,000 scholarships...
Op-Ed: Road and bridge projects
It’s important for everyone to understand the process for road and bridge projects.
First of all, please understand that legislators do not vote to do...
‘By shopping local, it goes back to your roads, schools, parks and rec’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Small Business Saturday is a nationwide initiative encouraging communities to support their local shops and retailers. It’s sandwiched between Black Friday...
‘Healthy fast food!’: Downtown Nutrition juice and shake shop opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday morning, Downtown Nutrition officially opened for business at 324 Second Ave. SE in Cullman with a ribbon cutting sponsored...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders top Fairview 77-66, Lady Aggies hold off Good Hope 42-31; Tuesday...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
sweeping Cold Springs on the road Monday night, the Fairview Aggies and Lady
Aggies returned home to host Good Hope in a...
Obituary: Betty Louise Whaley
Funeral services for Betty Louise Whaley will be 3 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Perry Knight and Rev....
Obituary: Garland Crabtree
Funeral services for Garland Crabtree, 61, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 4, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Johnson...
Obituary: Mina Dean Darty Lee
Mina Dean Darty Lee passed away Dec. 1, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born Aug. 25, 1927 to Lee and Maggie...
Obituary: Brian Heath Rice
Brian Heath Rice, 43, of Nauvoo entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Brian was born Feb. 10, 1976...
Obituary: Felecia Michelle Hollis
Felecia Michelle Hollis, 33, of Haleyville, passed away Dec. 3, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Felecia was born Sept. 13, 1986...
Obituary: Johnny Ray Campbell
Johnny Ray Campbell was born Oct. 19, 1963 and passed away Nov. 22, 2019.
Tips for enjoying a live Christmas tree
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Extension Office Coordinator Tony Glover often gets asked around the holidays, “What type tree has the least problem with...
Homeless in Cullman County: Victim Services expands shelter program for homeless women and children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1991, Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (VSC) has offered short-term emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children. ...
Cullman County man arrested on rape, sodomy charges in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman County man was arrested in Morgan County Monday, charged with two counts of first-degree rape and two counts...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Hale 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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Etowah 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,...
Fairview Town Council gives update on Hwy. 69 red light, approves budget
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview Mayor Keith Henry at Monday night’s Fairview Town Council meeting gave an update on the traffic light coming to the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Baileyton readying for Christmas
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar was out of town this week, leaving Councilman Windell Calloway to lead the council’s Monday night meeting.
The...
(Update) Both suspects in shootout at Hwy. 157 Verizon Store on the run
Updated 12-4-19 8:15 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Both suspects in the Monday night shootout in the parking lot of the Verizon Store on Alabama Highway...
CCBOE approves bid for new Holly Pond High School Family and Consumer Sciences building
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at a special called meeting on Monday morning approved a bid from Boatner...
Homeless in Cullman County: Saving Forgotten Warriors opening temporary housing for veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, Cullman Elks Lodge 1609 presented a check for $5,000 to Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) Director Jeremy Hogan for...
It’s GivingTuesday: Opportunity to bring seasonal cheer to local organizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - If your checkbook has made it from Black Friday to Cyber Monday intact and your credit card hasn’t melted yet, Tuesday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies sweep Cold Springs on the road; Monday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. – After
a busy tournament slate in the lead up to Thanksgiving last week, local teams
returned to the hardwood Monday night and Fairview...
Obituary: Carol Dean Jones
Funeral services for Carol Dean Jones, 80, of Cullman, AL were Sunday Dec. 1, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Vernon Alvis will...
Obituary: Andy Harris
Andy Harris, 81, of Tuscaloosa entered in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. He was born July 11,...
Obituary: Barbara Jean Doss
Funeral services for Barbara Jean Doss, 87, of Hanceville, AL were Monday Dec. 2, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Dudley Brock will...
Obituary: Charles Frank Burleson
Charles Frank Burleson, 81, of Haleyville passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Helen Hodge Burleson...
Obituary: Agnes Gunter Grimes
Funeral services for Agnes Gunter Grimes of Holly Pond will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 4, 2019, at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Rev....
Obituary: Carrie Tucker Wheeler
Visitation for Carrie Tucker Wheeler, 76, of Holly Pond will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Hanceville decked out for the holidays
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hanceville. A nice crowd came out Friday evening to Veterans Park for...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts to present annual Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program will stage its annual Christmas
Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the...
Gov. Ivey awards $1M for 2020 Census outreach; $40K to City of Cullman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has awarded $1 million to support efforts to promote, educate and encourage participation...
Dodge City opens 6th annual Christmas in the Park
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Friday night marked the opening of Dodge City’s sixth annual Christmas in the Park. Visitors can come to Perry Ray...
John Merrill’s Statement Regarding Suspension of His US Senate Campaign
“For the past seven years I have visited every county in Alabama meeting with business and church groups, educators and farmers, as well as...
PREP SWIMMING: Several Bearcat swimmers qualify for state at North Sectional Meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The
Cullman High School Swim Team was in the field at this year’s North Sectional
Meet at the Huntsville Aquatics Center last weekend...
Auburn great Pat Sullivan passes away
AUBURN, Ala.—Pat Sullivan, Auburn’s first Heisman Trophy winner and one of the program’s all-time greats, passed away Sunday at the age of 69.
A native...
Back-to-Back! UAB wins West Division with 26-21 victory at North Texas
DENTON, Texas –
The UAB football team claimed its second-consecutive Conference USA West
Division title with a 26-21 victory over North Texas on Saturday afternoon at
Apogee Stadium.
UAB...
Cullman County Museum hosts Alabama’s Path to Statehood Bicentennial Exhibition
CULLMAN, Ala. – To celebrate Alabama’s Bicentennial,
the Alabama Department of Archives and History has pop-up exhibits, one of them
now at the Cullman County Museum...
Funny Things from Yesterday: A movie I saw at Hanceville Nursing Home
After all the family and friends
of the patients and residents have settled for the night, things begin to get
quiet and lonely. I hear a...
Alabama Coastal Foundation’s ‘Connect to Your Coast’ Dec. 6 at Goat Island Brewing
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time, the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) is hosting a free outreach event in Cullman at Goat Island Brewing....
Engineer, businessman Philip Widner running for commission chairman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Philip Widner has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Commission Chairman. Widner is one of three Republican hopefuls challenging Chairman Kenneth...
Homeless in Cullman County: Unsheltered International talks numbers, response
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune is looking into the issue of homelessness in Cullman County. Over the course of a few articles,...
Photos with Santa event Dec. 7 at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will host a free Photos with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. Children will be able to...
Making a difference: Two Shoes Ministry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is blessed to have many wonderful charitable organizations working hard and working together to take care of those who...
Obituary: Katie Beth Cofer
Katie Beth Cofer of Cullman passed away Nov. 28, 2019 at the age of 37.
She was born in Cullman Jan. 7, 1982 to John...
Obituary: Claudet Marie Swann
Funeral services for Claudet Marie Swann, 65, of Vinemont will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church with Father...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville wraps up Thanksgiving Tournament with win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
Cold Springs Eagles squared off against the Hanceville Bulldogs in Friday’s
third-place game of this year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament and the
hosting Bulldogs...
Obituary: James E. Parson, Sr.
James E. Parson, Sr., 80, of DeLand, FL died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019.
He is survived by his wife Arlene Parson; son James E. Parson...
Variety of classes offered through Wallace State Community Education and Continuing Education
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Continuing Education and Community Education programs offered through the Career & Workforce Development office are gearing...
Irrigation tax credit for farmers
AUBURN, Ala. – Some Alabama farmers could see a break on their taxes thanks to a new tax credit. This credit allows farmer to...
Cullman Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers and nature lovers to participate in the longest running citizen science survey, the annual Audubon...
Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: Middle and high schools finish regular season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Tribune is catching up on recent action that closed out the “regular season” in middle and high school scholars’ bowl...
APLICATIONS
Vicki Karolewics of Wallace State Community College chosen for the Aspen...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Today, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President, at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville,...
