Obituary: Iracely Morales
Graveside services for Iracely Morales, 62, of Falkville, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Cemetery with interment immediately...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Kelly Pickett commits to Shorter University
HANCEVILLE, Ala.
-- Hanceville's play-making point guard Kelly Pickett announced Tuesday that
she has committed to go play for head coach Jared Hughes and Shorter
University, a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to hit the field with experienced squad
BREMEN, Ala. -- Football has returned to Cullman County and for the Eagles of Cold Springs, this season will be about bouncing back and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers working to get back to postseason in 2019
ARLEY, Ala. -- The Tigers graduated a large class of players in May and as a result, head coach David Norwood and his staff...
(Updated) 2 charged with criminally negligent homicide in boating death of Kelsey Starling
Updated 8-22-19 at 8:56 a.m.
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. – Two people were arrested Wednesday, charged with criminally negligent homicide related to the death of Kelsey...
Niche 2020 Best Schools report: Cullman City Schools, Cullman High, Cullman Middle, St. Bernard...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Niche.com, an online rating group described by Forbes as a kind of “Yelp” for education, recently released its 2020 Best Schools...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State volleyball ranked 16th in NJCAA Division I preseason poll
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s volleyball team is ranked 16th in the NJCAA Division I preseason poll. The Lions open the season on Thursday...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State Dance holding community cast auditions for ‘Nutcracker’ performance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dance program is holding auditions Saturday, Sept. 14 for community members who would like to participate in...
Cullman County Board of Education reveals $102M proposed FY2020 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday evening, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Chief School Financial Officer (CSFO) Ed Roberson unveiled a proposed $102,608,994.74 budget...
‘Back into the hands of the citizens of Garden City’
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - The Town of Garden City on Monday night expressed its support for a special gift from the Cullman County Board...
CCBOE’s Barnette honored as 1st-ever Blue Ribbon Superintendent
CULLMAN, Ala. - At Tuesday evening’s Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette received a surprise as Dr. Judy Warden...
CCBOE honors Holly Pond bus driver, Fairview business owners with 1st Exceptional Service awards...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) issued its first Exceptional Service Awards of the 2019-20...
Obituary: Ethelene Normand
Funeral services for Ethelene Normand, 99, of Cullman will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 at Bethlehem East Church. Interment will follow at...
Obituary: Marty Allen Cleghorn
Marty Allen Cleghorn of Arley passed from this life Aug. 20, 2019 at the age of 56. Marty was born July 15, 1963 to...
Obituary: Ronnie Leon Kuykendall
Memorial service details for Mr. Ronnie Leon Kuykendall, 70, of Danville, Kentucky are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Harold Eugene Chandler
Private memorial services will be held at a later date for Harold Eugene Chandler, 83, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Shelby Parris
Shelby Jean Reaid Parris of Cullman passed away Aug. 20, 2019 at the age of 73.
She was born in Cullman on Aug. 30, 1945 to...
PREP FOOTBALL: 3rd annual Brandin’ Iron Bowl headlines Thursday slate of opening games
Several teams will open the 2019 football season on
Thursday night, including a pair of matchups between local squads. The West
Point Warriors will travel to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles looking to correct mistakes, make playoff push in 2019
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Head coach Stephen Robinson is entering his third season with the Eagles and in that time, he’s established strong relationships with...
Smith named Cullman Chamber interim president
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center announced Tuesday that Peggy Smith has been named the Chamber’s interim president....
Public Service Announcement for patients of Dr. Robert Ward regarding patient records
Cullman Regional Medical Center would like to inform the patients of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Ward that he has given temporary custodianship of all...
Jasper man arrested in connection with Cullman theft case
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Monday arrested Bryon Kyle Hudson, 46, of Jasper in connection in connection with a...
Bo Nix named Auburn starting quarterback
AUBURN, Ala. – Get ready for the Bo Show.
Bo Nix will start at quarterback in Auburn's season opener against Oregon, Gus Malzahn announced Tuesday.
"He did...
Getting married in Alabama? Changes you need to know
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Effective Aug. 29, 2019, the process for entering into a legal marriage in Alabama will change. Under Alabama Act 2019-340, persons...
PREP FOOTBALL: New and old faces ready to step up for Broncos in 2019
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos are coming off their third consecutive trip to the postseason this fall, but they’ll be looking...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Satisfy your sweet tooth with Fudge Swirl!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared Monday that the last Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Spencer, has been...
Latest health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the latest health scores reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) for food establishments in Cullman County.
Establishment...
Cullman County’s Raegan Lindsey receives 4-H Foundation scholarship
AUBURN, Ala. – The Alabama 4-H Foundation recently awarded 35 scholarships to 4-H high school seniors. Scholarships for $1,000 were presented at a recognition...
“Sassy at 60 Plus!” Colony fashion show to benefit community senior center
COLONY, Ala. - This Saturday evening, Aug. 24, the town of Colony will be celebrating its seniors and helping them out a little with...
BFFs breaking the ‘rules:’ Cross-county friendship defies historical rivalry
CULLMAN, Ala. - In today’s world of social media bickering and political divisiveness, many could learn a lesson from two amazing young women from...
(Update) Cullman man killed in Jones Chapel motorcycle crash
Updated 8-20-19 at 10:25 a.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - A Cullman man was killed as a result of single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon along the 3500...
Obituary: Estelle Hendrix Price
Estelle Hendrix Price of Cullman, Alabama passed away Aug. 19, 2019.
She was born Jan. 4, 1927 to W. P. and Annie R. Hendrix.
Her husband,...
Obituary: Theresa Dale Garner
Theresa Dale Garner, 40, of Arley, entered into rest Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 at Walker Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
She was...
City school board holds 1st FY2020 budget hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its first proposed budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, with its regular board...
Berlin council plans for big year ahead
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening had an agenda packed with the future of the state’s newest incorporated municipality. During...
West Point talks new website, County Road 1143
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night continued its discussion about the creation of a new town website.
The...
Garden City votes to enter township deputy contract with CCSO
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night voted to enter into a township deputy contract with the Cullman County...
Alabama ranked no. 4 most Fortnite-obsessed state in 2019
Whether or not you’re a video game player, you’ve likely heard of the game Fortnite. Fortnite is arguably the most popular video game out...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Search for Kelsey Starling resumes today on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for Kelsey Starling, 26, of Troy, who has been missing since a boating accident on Smith Lake the night...
Friends ride to remember Wayne Mills
CULLMAN, Ala. - On what would have been Wayne Mills’ 50th birthday, Hawg Engineering hosted the second annual Wayne Mills Memorial Ride Saturday to...
Seed saving 101
Bethany A. O’Rear, regional horticulture agent for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System
As our summer vegetable and flower gardens are winding down, why not...
Letter to the Editor: New federal public charge rule will hurt families and children...
A new Department of Homeland Security regulation published last Monday will harm the health and well-being of thousands of Alabama families. The so-called public...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Swann
It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Ann Swann announces her passing Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at the age of 56.
She...
Senior Spotlight: Cullman’s John Tillman, part 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - As you walk into the front doors of Cullman High School, to your right is Tillman Hall, named in honor of...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the files of 1940:
Helton Rites Held
Mrs. Della Helton, age 60, of Cullman, Route Three, died on May 10th. Funeral services were held...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Dale 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,...
Historic ships visit north Alabama ports
GUNTERSVILLE, DECATUR, Ala. - It’s a good time to be a maritime history fan in north Alabama, as ports in the region welcome sailing...
Obituary: Brian Hays Abbott
Memorial services for Mr. Brian Hays Abbott, 57, of Holly Pond are incomplete at this time.
Brian was born March 25, 1962 and passed away...
Obituary: Bobbie Nell Willis
Interment for Mrs. Bobbie Nell Willis, 85, of Trimble, will be held at Meadowlawn Memorial Park in Enterprise, Alabama.
Mrs. Willis passed away Friday, August...
Obituary: Dixie White Thomas
Dixie White Thomas of Hoover passed away Aug. 16, 2019 at the age of 82.
She was born Dec. 20, 1936 to L.C. and Tempie...
Obituary: Michael E. Bryant
Hanceville Funeral Home announces the death of Michael E. Bryant, 48, of Garden City. Services will be announced at a later date.
A guide to 2020 Census
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama and U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham visited Cullman, addressing...
Wallace State/CCBOE partnership puts students on fast track to success
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tucked away on a corner of the Wallace State Community College (WSCC) campus is a collection of non-traditional classrooms designed to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs ready to bounce back in McCain’s second season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - With a solid-sized senior class missing from last year’s team, including several that are gearing up to play at the college...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders eyeing another postseason appearance in 2019
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Last year, 2018, was a historic season for Good Hope High School. The Raiders posted a 9-1 record in the...
Lightning bugs: summer’s night light
AUBURN, Ala. – Many southerners have fond memories of catching lightning bugs on a summer’s night. The fascination surrounding these insects always invoke curious...
A place to call home: Low-cost veteran community coming to Crane Hill
CRANE HILL, Ala. - The Crane Hill community will soon be home to an 11-cottage development for veterans. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new...
Hanceville Police K-9 Unit making big impact on drug arrests
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Tribune had the opportunity to sit down Friday afternoon and talk with Hanceville Police Department Sgt. Joshua Howell and his...
Obituary: Petsey Hope Phillips
It is with great sadness that the family of Petsey Hope Phillips announces her passing on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at the age of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats gearing up for new year with new coach
CULLMAN, Ala. - With more than a dozen seniors missing from last year’s roster, several of whom were impact players on both sides of...
Cullman’s Glasscock speaks at chamber community luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. –
With football season less than a week away, the Cullman Area Chamber of
Commerce decided to invite the newest local coach to speak...
‘Sweet Grown Alabama’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Shoppers who want to buy local will soon have a new way to identify products raised in the state, thanks to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison preparing for another postseason run
ADDISON, Ala. --2018 was another great season for the Addison Bulldogs. After advancing to the quarterfinals of last year’s AHSAA Football Playoffs and finishing...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Update) Cullman man identified as victim in Scenic Drive blaze
Updated 8-16-19 at 8:00 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man died Friday morning in a house fire along the 800 block of Scenic Drive...
ALEA welcomes 32 new State Troopers
SELMA, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) welcomed 32 new members to its family Thursday, Aug. 15, during Trooper Class 2019-A’s graduation...
Alabama sets new record low unemployment rate at 3.3%; Cullman’s rate falls to 2.6%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama set four new economic records in July, Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday. July’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is...
Gudger, Harbison field questions at Community Forum in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman came to Good Hope to meet with constituents and local...
The Shaddix Company breaks ground on new location in Vinemont
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – A groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning celebrated the family-owned The Shaddix Company’s upcoming move from Cullman to the town of South...
River Valley Ingredients senior vice president issues statement on June 6 spill
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods subsidiary River Valley Ingredients recently took another step in responding to the spill that occurred at its Hanceville plant...
Obituary: Edward Earl Malone
Graveside services for Edward Earl Malone, 78, of Muscle Shoals will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jerell Denton Box
Jerell Denton Box, 81, of Addison passed away Aug. 15, 2019 at his home.
Jerell was born March 16, 1938 in Lawrence County, TN. He...
Obituary: Gary Wayne Lester
Gary Wayne Lester, 65, of Double Springs entered into rest Aug. 13, 2019 at his residence.
Gary was born Dec. 2, 1953, in Hodges, Alabama....
CHS Alumni Soccer, Baseball Games coming up this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Football season is on everyone’s mind right now but there will be a couple of
special events involving some other sports going on...
Keep on movin’ at the Donald E. Green Senior Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a wonderful group of ladies meets at the Donald E. Green Senior Center ready for dance...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hwy. 69/Wesley Ave. getting a red light
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview confirmed Thursday that Gov. Kay Ivey has approved a project for improvements,...
(Update) City dams Ryan Creek in Carroll Acres following fire at Professional Coatings
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman has dammed Ryan Creek in the Carroll Acres subdivision following an early Thursday morning fire at Professional...
‘Vitally important’: Gov. Ivey, U.S. Census Director visit Cullman to promote 2020 population count
"Folks, if we turn out at the rate we did in 2000, we will lose two congressional seats. If we turn out to...
Fire severely damages building at Professional Coatings in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Cullman Fire Rescue, supported by the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department, Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Wallace State unveils new program offerings this fall
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is introducing a number of new program offerings during the Fall 2019 semester to meet demand for...
Obituary: Isaiah Estes Livingston
Visitation for Mr. Isaiah Estes Livingston, 99, of Gordo will be Thursday evening at Cullman Funeral Home, 461 U.S. Hwy. 278 E, Cullman, AL...
Obituary: Lee Mark Patterson
Lee Mark Patterson, 79, of Addison, entered into rest Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Lee was born April...
Obituary: Callene Noblett
Callene Noblett, 83, of Double Springs passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Callene was born Nov. 10, 1935. She was...
Gastric sleeve weight loss surgery now offered at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional is offering laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery. This operation, also known as the gastric sleeve procedure, is a minimally invasive...
ADMH, ALSDE promote attendance awareness in Alabama schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In August and September, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) joins with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) to...
Beyond halftime: Meek Band of Champions ready for marching season
ARLEY, Ala. - The Meek High School Band of Champions has been hard at work preparing its 2019 halftime show, “Beyond.” The band held...
St. Bernard Prep announces growth in enrollment
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the arrival of the new school year, St. Bernard Prep on Wednesday announced growth in enrollment with the addition of...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Governor awards $308K grant to aid crime victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $308,904 grant to the Victims of Crime and Leniency (VOCAL) Angel House in Montgomery to...
Cullman native Melissa Warnke named Alabama State Bar director of communications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Bar has hired Cullman native Melissa Johnson Warnke as its director of communications.
In the newly created position, Warnke...
Espy, Jr. pleads guilty to murder, Garner convicted of attempted murder
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, Aug. 9, three days ahead of a trial scheduled on the Aug. 12, 2019 docket, Robert Gene Espy, Jr.,...
Colony unhappy with tax service after state levies fine for missing reports
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening returned to the tax issues that were the topic of a special called meeting...
Vinemont revisits golf cart debate, talks fuel-tax projects
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night, and as she promised at July’s meeting, resident Leann Evans, who last month confronted...
Pet of the Week: Spencer’s looking for his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Spencer is a 1-year-old hound mix. He’s...
Obituary: Gary Dewayne Quinn
Gary Dewayne Quinn of Bremen, Alabama passed away Aug. 13, 2019 at the age of 57.
He was born in Cullman on Nov. 20, 1961...
Obituary: Lee Clinton Crigger
Funeral services for Lee Clinton Crigger, 83, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
APLICATIONS
Cullman Co. man struck and killed by tractor-trailer on I-65
CULLMAN - A Cullman County man lost his life on Interstate 65 in Limestone County early Thursday morning, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement...
