Wells Fargo, Regions Bank consolidating Cullman branches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Both Regions Bank and Wells Fargo have announced upcoming consolidations of branch offices in Cullman, following a years-long national trend of...
Jake Johnson named new principal of Cullman Middle School
Updated 6-25-19 at 7:06 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jake Johnson has been named the new principal of Cullman Middle School. Johnson will replace Lane Hill,...
Obituary: Brenda Deleigh Newberry
Brenda Deleigh Newberry was born Feb. 20, 1959 and passed away June 23, 2019.
Obituary: Harry William Collins
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Harry William Collins, 85, of Cullman, AL, went to be with the Lord.
He was survived by his wife of...
Obituary: Mildred Janet Sears
Graveside services for Mildred Janet Chambers Sears, 86, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery with...
Obituary: Betty Faye Day
Funeral services for Betty Faye Day, 76, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Martha Louise Reid
Martha Louise Reid of Hayden, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1944 to Charles and Delois...
Obituary: Ruth Diane Key
Funeral services for Ruth Diane Key, 67, of Anniston, AL were Monday, June 24, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Key is buried...
37 Cullman-area students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. - Thirty-seven Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the Spring 2019...
Arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
49 Cullman-area students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's...
West Point Baptist Church reaches out with music and ice cream
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Baptist Church invited its community in for a special evening of fellowship, music and a little ice cream...
Community Calendar: June 24, 2019
Vacation Bible Schools:
Mount Nebo Baptist Church: In the Wild, June 24 – June 28, 6-8:30 p.m.
Center Hill Baptist: Roar, June 24 – June...
Obituary: Malcolm Ward
Malcolm Eugene Ward, 74, of Double Springs, entered into rest June 23, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born...
Obituary: John Watkins
John Herbert Watkins, 87, of Logan passed away June 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
John was born Oct. 29, 1931 in Jefferson...
Obituary: Ethel Jean Netherton
Ethel Jean Netherton, 87, of Addison, entered into rest Saturday, June 22, 2019 at
Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ethel was born Jan. 31, 1932 in Detroit,...
Obituary: Charmaine Therese Howell
Charmaine Therese Howell of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away June 21, 2019 at the age of 64.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan Nov. 9,...
Learn beekeeping basics June 29 at Tractor Supply
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tractor Supply Company in Cullman is inviting customers to attend an all-new beekeeping event Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 10 a.m.-2...
Wallace State Dance offering Summer Intensive training session
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Dance program is offering a Summer Intensive session for dancers 14 to 19 years old.
The four-day...
Files from Yesteryear: 1954, 1994
From the Files of 1954:
Picnicking at the swinging bridge on Tuesday were: Nell Ann Durham and Jack Perkins, Mary Ann Speer and Bill...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Jackson 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,...
Tyson Spill Update: Tribune visits Mulberry and Sipsey Forks
EMPIRE, Ala. - On Saturday morning, The Cullman Tribune visited the confluence of the Sipsey Fork and Mulberry Fork, known to locals as "The...
Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd ready for 2nd chance at SkillsUSA national gold...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd was close to earning a medal last year at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills...
Letter to the Editor: Why should I join the VFW?
I’m a combat veteran but I’ve got a job, two kids in sports and I’m busy, or, I’m retired with grandkids and church and...
CARTS celebrates drivers at special picnic
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) Director Joyce Echols on Saturday gathered CARTS drivers and family members together a special appreciation...
Obituary: Tony Bradford Wynn
Funeral services for Mr. Tony Bradford Wynn, 72, of Vinemont will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019 at Blair Methodist Church....
Obituary: Lisa Boudreaux Authement
Funeral services for Lisa Authement, 56, of Cullman formally from Houma, LA, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Cullman Heritage...
UPDATE: Woman found unresponsive in Smith Lake dies
Updated 6-22-19 at 8:35 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill woman who was found unresponsive in Smith Lake Friday afternoon has died. Cullman...
Record numbers turn out for this year’s Castille Character Camp
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – More than 200 athletes made their way to James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday morning for this year’s Castille Character Camp,...
Tribune Editorial: To audit or not? A chamber of misdirection
For several months there has been discussion and downright controversy surrounding the use of lodging tax dollars by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce....
Just Play!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 2016, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CP&R) has hosted summer activities at local parks and playgrounds to help keep kids...
Fire destroys home near Bremen
BREMEN, Ala. - Good Hope, Bremen and Dodge City fire departments responded to a house fire Friday afternoon at 140 County Road 234 (Misty...
Obituary: Elouise “Bee Dee” Boles
Funeral services for Elouise “Bee Dee” Boles, 89, of Cullman will be Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend Steve...
Obituary: Michael Kenneth Frazier
Funeral services for Michael Kenneth Frazier, 80, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Fairview home destroyed by fire
Updated 6-21-19 9:34 p.m.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A home north of Fairview along the 2300 block of County Road 1527 was destroyed by fire early...
Woman found unresponsive in Smith Lake
(6-22-19) LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/06/23/update-woman-found-unresponsive-in-smith-lake-dies/
Updated 6-21-19 9:19 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. – A 64-year-old female swimming in Smith Lake at her home along the 800-1000 block of...
Arrests and incidents reported June 21, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Record low 3.7% unemployment rate in Alabama; Cullman County rate drops to 2.5%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor on Friday released the state’s unemployment data for May 2019. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment...
New Nature Day Camp for kids will focus on native tribes of Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - In celebration of the Stories of Alabama, the North Alabama Agriplex; Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism; Alabama Mountains, Rivers &...
Downtown merchants plan to ‘put on the dog’ in July event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) on Thursday night met at First Community Bank to discuss last Friday’s social...
Simcoe Masonic Lodge Swamp John’s Dinner Friday, 4-7 p.m.
The Simcoe Masonic Lodge will host a Swamp John's Dinner Friday, June 21, from 4-7 p.m. at the Simcoe Masonic Lodge at 2659 County...
Obituary: Wesley Abbott
Memorial services for Mr. Wesley Abbott, 90, of Crane Hill are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Abbott was born Sept. 14, 1928 and passed away...
Obituary: Faye McAlpin
Funeral services for Faye McAlpin, 80, of the Riverside community will be at 1 p.m. Saturday June 22, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Vera Mae Key
Vera Mae Key, 80, of Houston, entered into rest Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Feb....
Obituary: Barbara Bernice Golden
Barbara Bernice Golden of Cullman passed away June 19, 2019 at the age of 76.
She was born in Cullman Jan. 3, 1943 to Joseph...
Obituary: Bonnie Lee Taylor
Bonnie Lee Taylor, 72, of Hanceville, died Thursday, June 19, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Skala; grandson, Dylan Taylor; her...
Cullman County PALS presents annual beautification awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) Beautification Awards were presented to several area businesses, schools and civic...
United Way preparing for annual back-to-school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success last year, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) has announced its second annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive...
North Alabama Agriplex teaches kids about agriculture at Garden Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - With school out for the summer, many organizations around Cullman County are continuing to promote education during the break. One of these...
Arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wednesday night storms leave several across county without power
CULLMAN, Ala. –
Thunderstorms made their way across north Alabama late Wednesday night and left
several homes in Cullman and Winston County without power. According to...
25 area students earn degrees from the University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5.
Cullman area students include:
Kramer Van Mark Bennett,...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Help Luna find her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay informed The Tribune that this week’s original Pet of the Week, Spy, has already...
‘It feels like a high school prom’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area seniors gathered at the Donald E. Green Senior Center gym Tuesday evening for Jammin’ in the Gym. It was...
‘This is heartbreaking for us’: River residents heavy-hearted; Tyson facing lawsuits
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Thursday, June 6, approximately 220,000 gallons of effluent (liquid waste or sewage) were spilled by the Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley...
Movie Review: ‘MIB International’ fails to live up to the original; Griffin’s Score 5/10
“Men in Black International” is directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway and stars Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth...
Pilot Club of Cullman donates $8K to Pilot Light Home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman presented the Pilot Light Home with an $8,000 donation recently. Pilot Light Home is a nonprofit...
Obituary: David Roy Grantham
Funeral services for David Roy Grantham, 68, of Crane Hill, Alabama, will be at 11 a.m. Friday June 21, 2019 at Bethany Baptist Church....
Obituary: Laura Jane Edmondson
Funeral services for Laura Jane Edmondson, 63, of Cullman will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Her...
Obituary: Andrew “Andy” Joseph Simmons III
Andrew Joseph Simmons III, 61, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was born Feb....
Obituary: Donna Renea (Mayo) Privett
Donna Renea Privett, 52, of Blountsville, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born June 25, 1966, in Marshall County, to James and...
(Updated) Cullman Chamber officially closes door on lodging tax for CCBOE projects after superintendent...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Tuesday voted to rescind its previous commitment of the lodging tax...
Chamber: 2nd Fridays events continue to increase in popularity
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Morning Blend event Wednesday at Rumors Deli. Over coffee and breakfast goodies,...
Garden City discusses possible town deputy
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council continued its discussion on law enforcement for the town this week. At the previous council...
Sewer smoke testing Thursday along Katherine Street
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wastewater Department will be smoke-testing sewer lines in the Katherine Street area tomorrow (Thursday, June 20, 2019). This smoke-testing...
Arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Berlin Council approves 2 annexations
BERLIN, Ala. – Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates this week gave the town council an update on the Town’s purchase of 20 acres beside the...
SWIMMING: Cullman Swim Team hosts Boaz; girls’ team tops Barracudas
CULLMAN, Ala. – Boaz traveled to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Tuesday night for a matchup against the Cullman Swim Team, and the...
Taylor Urech of Crane Hill serves on 2019 Avanti team at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Taylor Urech, of Crane Hill, an alumna of Good Hope High School, is serving as Orientation Leader...
Obituary: Marcus Eugene Beaver
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Marcus Eugene Beaver, 73, of Cullman.
Mr. Beaver passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at his...
Obituary: Etheleen Beatrice Murphree Stricklin
Etheleen Beatrice Murphree Stricklin, born July 13, 1925 to Ellis and Thomas Mava “May” (Woods) Murphree, died June 17, 2019.
Etheleen was retired from the...
Obituary: Robert Charles Davis
Robert Charles Davis, 50, of Jasper, entered into rest June 17, 2019.
He was born June 10, 1969. “Bubba” or “uncle Bo,” as he was...
Obituary: Brenda Glasscock Pugh
Funeral services for Brenda Pugh, 64, of Hanceville, Alabama, will be at 11 a.m. Friday June 21, 2019 Hanceville Funeral Chapel. Reverend Randall Waldrop...
Obituary: George Carlton Grund
Funeral services for George Carlton Grund, 75, of Hanceville, Alabama, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial...
Local agencies urged to apply for Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program funds
Public Notice
Cullman County has been awarded federal funds through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, Phase 36.
Cullman County has been chosen to...
‘Attack squirrel’ found in Limestone County meth bust
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. - Narcotics investigators arrested one man and are looking for another after they executed a search warrant Monday that yielded meth,...
Summertime sun safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With most people spending more time outdoors in late spring and summer, the Alabama Department of Public Health reminds people of...
Pet of the Week: Great news on adoptions, but there’s a Spy in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared some good news about past Pets of the Week with The Tribune recently,...
Arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman woman charged in July 2018 death of Gold Ridge man
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman has been arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide and running a red light in connection with a...
Ride, Pitmaster Challenge to benefit Saving Forgotten Warriors this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - A great day of fun activities is planned Saturday, June 22 for the Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) inaugural Pitmaster Challenge 2019....
Retired Cullman Police Sgt. Rex Chambers dies at 51; services today
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the loss of Baileyton resident Rex Chambers, who passed away unexpectedly Saturday night at the...
West Point Council fills empty seat with Ashlee Phillips
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night voted to fill its open seat with resident Ashlee Phillips. The Place...
Obituary: William Boyd Beasley
William "Boyd" Beasley passed away June 16, 2019 at the age of 61. He was born March 16, 1958 to William Alfey and Freda Joyce...
Obituary: Rex Allen Chambers
Funeral services for Rex Allen Chambers, 51, of Baileyton, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Lillis Lorene Swann
Lillis Lorene Swann of Cullman passed away June 13, 2019 at the age of 90.
She was born in Cullman March 16, 1929 to Bennie...
(Updated) Bremen woman killed in Dodge City wreck
Updated 6-17-19 at 8 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A Bremen woman was killed in a car crash Monday afternoon along the 1100 block of...
Cullman Sears closing July 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sears Hometown Store in Cullman will close its doors July 19, an employee confirmed to The Cullman Tribune.
Now located in the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Fire destroys structure on County Road 719
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies battled a structure fire in the 2500 block of County Road 719 Monday morning. Firefighters from Walter, Johnson’s Crossing,...
Wallace State’s Workforce Training Solutions hosting upcoming classes this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Workforce Training Solutions has announced several classes available this summer:
Intro to Graphics
Learn how to create eye-catching graphics by...
ACT Prep Workshops offered by Wallace State Alumni Association June 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students wanting to prepare for the ACT have the opportunity to take one or more ACT Preparation Workshops offered by the...
Obituary: Bobbie Mae Shults
Bobbie Mae Calloway Shults, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.
Mrs. Shults was born Dec. 10, 1926 to Robert C. and Eva Mae...
Obituary: Paul Lackey
It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Franklin Lackey announces his passing on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the age of...
Obituary: Bernice Mae Pratt-White
Bernice Mae Pratt-White, 90, of Arley, entered into rest Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Bernice was born June...
Obituary: Charles Edwin Bice
Memorial services for Charles Bice, 79, of Hanceville, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Nick Smith
Funeral services for Nick Alexander Smith, 46, of Cullman are Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment in...
Obituary: Jo Ann Couey
Funeral services for Jo Ann Couey, 74, of Hanceville, AL will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home...
Files from Yesteryear: 1920, 1954
From the Files of 1920:
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wallace are glad to know that their two children are slowly recovering...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Henry 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,...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Maggie Octavia Dodson Smith
Maggie Octavia Dodson Smith, known to most of us as Mrs. Smith or perhaps even Big Momma, passed away on Monday evening, Feb. 5,...
