Snake safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fear of snakes, or ophidiophobia, is one of the most common phobias among humans. There is a debate in the...
(Updated) Body discovered behind Jack’s in Dodge City
Updated 6-8-19 3:33 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A body was found inside a truck parked behind the Jack’s restaurant in Dodge City early Saturday...
ALL-STATE SOFTBALL: Swann lands on 1st-team, several local players honored as well
CULLMAN, Ala. –
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released the all-state softball team for
2019 late Friday night and Good Hope’s Bailey Swann earned a spot...
Dodge City Day today
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City will hold its annual festival, Dodge City Day, today, June 8. There is no rain date if weather...
(Updated) City v. County blood drive brings in 152 units
Updated 6-10-19 12:01 p.m.
Final numbers from the blood drive came in Monday morning:
City of Cullman: 62 units
Cullman County: 90 units
Total: 152 units
Three lives...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders collect 3 Friday night wins in summer play
HANCEVILLE, Ala.
-- After splitting a pair of summer games Thursday night, Good Hope went back
to work on Friday by playing three more games. The...
Obituary: William Sherrill Bailey
William Sherrill Bailey, 76, of Cullman, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hersel Bailey, and brother, Earl Bailey.
Sherrill...
Obituary: Eddie Wayne Hamm
Eddie Wayne Hamm, 70, of Hanceville, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Hamm; daughters: Jenny Terry (Brent), Tracey Smith...
6 months in, Stepping Up Initiative connecting mental health patients with needed resources
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around six months ago, WellStone Behavioral Health, which serves Cullman and Madison Counties, became one of five agencies in the state...
Arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
WSCC athletics: Imari Martin invited to NJCAA All-Star game in July; Robinson named to...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s basketball’s Imari Martin has received an invitation to play in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s...
Tyson spill; public encouraged to avoid Dave Young Creek, Mulberry Fork
Updated 6-7-19 2:21 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods, Inc. issued a public notice Friday, saying, "Due to a failure in a pipe owned by...
Cullman Swim Team travels to Madison for Thursday night meet
MADISON, Ala. – After kicking off the 2019 season with wins over Albertville and Decatur earlier in the week, the Cullman Swim Team (CST)...
(Updated) Cullman Regional Airport receives $1.5M grant for taxiway reconstruction
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama and Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama on Friday announced that Cullman Regional Airport has been awarded a Federal...
Good Hope splits Thursday night matchups to open summer play
HANCEVILLE, Ala.
-- Good Hope started out their summer schedule of games in Hanceville on Thursday
as they took on Mortimer Jordan and Central-Florence. The Raiders...
Movie Review: ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’: Cliché drama, epic action
“Godzilla: King of the Monsters” is written and directed by Michael Dougherty and stars Vera Farmiga, Ken Watanabe, Kyle Chandler and Millie Bobby Brown...
Obituary: Donald Roger Cheatham
Donald Roger Cheatham, 84, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Southern TN Regional Health System in Pulaski, TN.
He was born in Falkville, AL Dec....
Obituary: Ida Belle Little
Ida Belle Little of Cullman passed away June 4, 2019 at the age of 79.
She was born in Cullman Nov. 17, 1939 to John...
Obituary: Edith Hammack
Edith Hammack, 68, of Houston passed away June 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.
Edith was born July 5, 1950 in Hartselle, Alabama....
Obituary: Aubrey Joseph Hornsby
Funeral services for Aubrey Joseph Hornsby, 77, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment...
Obituary: Marie Bethar Dunn
Funeral services for Marie Bethar Dunn, 92, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with...
(Updated) Annual City v. County blood drive today
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman City v. Cullman County Blood Drive is today, Friday, June 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This year’s event...
Wacked Out Weiner open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wacked Out Weiner opened its doors Thursday morning and customers were eager to get a taste. Cullman’s is the 11th...
Rock the South wrap-up: law enforcement and emergency responders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Out front, Rock the South (RTS) was big and flashy, with its share of issues arising from a record crowd and...
Cullman Shooting Team competes at State AIM Shotgun Tournament
MATHEWS, Ala.
-- Members of the Cullman Shooting team participated in the State AIM shotgun
tournament on May 30th and 31st in Mathews, Alabama at Dixie...
Arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Out on bond: What has ‘free bail’ meant for Cullman County?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since the institution of a federal judge’s injunction against Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry last fall, an injunction which requires him...
CHS Forestry Judging Team places 1st at state tournament
AUBURN, Ala. – Cullman High School brought home a new addition to the trophy case this week when the forestry judging team won the...
Summer fun at local libraries
CULLMAN, Ala. - Libraries around Cullman County have special reading programs geared toward kids this summer. Here’s a look at what’s going on around the...
Obituary: Tommy Ray Thomas
Graveside services for Tommy Ray Thomas, 59, of Kimberly, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Garden City Cemetery. There will...
Obituary: Gary David Jenkins
Gary David Jenkins, 76, of Hayden, passed away on June 5, 2019. He was born January 20, 1943, in Walker County, to Berry and...
Obituary: Girthey Margret Burleson
Girthey Margret Burleson, 88, of Houston, Alabama entered into rest June 4, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Burleson was born July...
Retired Addison Police Chief Ellis Donald Baker killed in motorcycle wreck
ADDISON, Ala. - Retired Addison Police Chief Ellis Donald Baker, 63, was killed in a motorcycle wreck in Dunlap, Tennessee Monday, June 3.
According to...
Obituary: James Orvel Pace, Sr.
James Orvel Pace, Sr., 79, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Orvel was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Mac Kindree Perrin, Jr.
Mac Kindree Perrin, Jr., 94, of Arab, AL died Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Mac was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was member of Gilliam...
Pilot Club presents gifts to Grace Place caregivers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman on Tuesday morning presented gift baskets to the caregivers of Grace Place’s participants, who suffer from...
Arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Service details announced for Cullman High student Rosalio Ramirez
CULLMAN, Ala. - Service details have been announced for Rosalio Ramirez, 18. Ramirez was a student at Cullman High School and would have been...
Cullman Swim Team starts 2019 season with wins over Albertville, Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Swimming season is back for the Cullman Swim Team and they kicked things off by
topping Albertville and Decatur at the Cullman Wellness...
Senior Spotlight: Meet the Dodsons, part 2
Read part one at www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/29/senior-spotlight-meet-the-dodsons.
By the early ‘70s, Radginal and Judy Dodson were happy at home with their two young sons, Barry and...
‘How far we’ve come’: Colony summer camp takes fearless approach to community history
COLONY, Ala. - More than once Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth has strapped a long harvesting sack over his shoulder to show kids how to...
Obituary: Dillard Crouch
Dillard Crouch, 75, of Remlap, AL, was born April 10, 1944 and passed away June 2, 2019.
He was a member of Welcome Baptist Church...
Obituary: Nora Madonna Bright Smith
Nora Madonna Bright Smith, of Oneonta, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the age of 91.
Madonna was born June 17, 1927 in...
Obituary: Rick Rainwater
Rick Rainwater, 65, of Cullman, AL, was born March 24, 1954, in Birmingham, AL and passed away June 1, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical...
Obituary: Ellis “Donald” Baker
Ellis Donald "Chief" Baker, 63, of Addison died on June 3, 2019 in Tennessee.
Donald was born on Sept. 28, 1955 in Cullman. Donald attended...
Obituary: Donald Ray Peppers
Donald Ray “Don” Peppers, 84, of Arley, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his residence.
He served eight years in the United States Air...
Obituary: Pauline Lila Morgan Cruce
Pauline Lila Morgan Cruce, of Bremen, passed away June 2, 2019 at the age of 98.
She was born Feb. 19, 1921 to Isaac Marion...
Baileyton focusing on community projects
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Community projects were the main topic of discussion Monday night at the Baileyton Town Council meeting. The Town has been asked...
Holly Pond talks culverts, town beautification
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The replacement of a culvert on Lick Creek Road was the main topic of conversation at Monday night’s Holly Pond...
21st annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show this Saturday at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals,...
Byars|Wright to open office in Cullman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Byars|Wright, a local family-owned and operated independent insurance agency, announces its expansion into Cullman. Trae Norrell, currently a producer within the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Need a sweet treat? Try a Jelly Bean!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Jelly Bean is a shepherd/hound mix just...
Rock the South offering $10K reward in weekend hit and run
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a joint press conference Tuesday morning with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), Rock the...
Rock the South: behind the scenes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South (RTS) cranked up for its eighth year, and its first year in a new location outside the contiguous...
Cullman council gets brief report on Rock the South, approves special event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night had a light agenda, compared to recent past controversies over Rock the South (RTS)...
Obituary: Steven D. Butts
Funeral services for Steven D. Butts, 54, of Hanceville will be Thursday June 6 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverend Gary...
Obituary: Sherri Nava
Mrs. Sherri Nava, 44, of Cullman passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. No services are planned at this...
Obituary: Rosalio Ramirez
Mass of Christian Burial for Rosalio Ramirez, 18, of Cullman will be Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church....
Obituary: Rayburn A. Bradley
Rayburn A. Bradley, 81, of Cullman died Sunday, June 2, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Myrtle Bradley and his...
Obituary: Bobby Ray McFearin
Bobby Ray McFearin was born Dec. 3, 1941 and passed away June 2, 2019. Visitation will be Thursday, June 6 from 6-9 p.m. at...
Berlin purchasing property in hopes of building town hall
BERLIN, Ala. - At is regular May meeting, the Berlin Town Council voted to enter into a general obligation bond with Citizens Bank and...
2019 All-County Softball Team honored at Buffalo Wild Wings
CULLMAN, Ala.
– With another season of softball in the books for Cullman County, it’s time to
recognize local standouts for their accomplishments and Buffalo Wild...
(Update) 4 killed, including 2 children, in wreck near Joppa
JOPPA, Ala. – Four people were killed, including two children, in a two-vehicle wreck near Joppa Monday morning. The incident happened along the 7000...
Cullman Electric Co-op lineman Jeff Osborn receives Alabama’s top honor for community service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative lineman Jeff Osborn was honored for his community service as part of the state’s official Alabama Lineman Appreciation...
Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hannah Bates Memorial Buckle Series complete after Sunday’s final barrel race
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Hannah Bates Memorial Buckle Series, hosted by the South Cullman Saddle Club, finished its final barrel race Sunday and Nathan...
(Update) 4 dead in wreck near Joppa
LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/06/03/update-4-killed-including-2-children-in-wreck-near-joppa/
Updated 6-3-19 11:21 a.m.
JOPPA, Ala. - Authorities are on the scene of a multiple fatality crash along the 7000 block Alabama Highway...
Rock the South hit and run victim identified; RTS will offer reward for information
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in a hit and run accident along County Road 469...
Obituary: Glenda W. Bates
Funeral services for Glenda Bates will be Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Andrew Siegenthaler will be officiating....
Obituary: Peter Michael Killen
Peter Michael Killen was born March 30, 1958 and passed away June 2, 2019.
Obituary: Ella Odell Elrod
Ella "Odell" Elrod, 93, passed away peacefully in her home in the Walter community surrounded by her family on June 2, 2019.
She was affectionately...
Obituary: Nancy Elizabeth Cornelius
Nancy Elizabeth “Betty” Moore Cornelius, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born, at...
Obituary: Emmet Wise
Emmet O. Wise, 92, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born...
Rock the South day 2 sees less dust, better traffic
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Rock the South cranked up for day two, having rethought certain issues from day one including nearly overwhelming traffic...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Butler 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,...
Chicken house destroyed by fire in Simcoe
SIMCOE, Ala. - A fire in Simcoe Saturday destroyed one of two connected chicken houses at Heatherly Poultry Farms.
Co-Owner Stacy Heatherly said the...
Obituary: Bobby D. Lowry
Mr. Bobby D. Lowry, 76, of Altoona passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Perry Blaine Raines
Memorial services for Perry Blaine Raines will be Monday, June 3, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Josh Eddleman and Daryl...
Obituary: Kathryn Olene Hilton Bailey
Kathryn Olene Hilton Bailey died Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home in Double Springs.
Born to Olin and Kate Burdick Hilton Feb. 16, 1931,...
Obituary: Gary Lee Steele
Gary Lee Steele, 58, of Holly Pond, passed away May 31, 2019. He was born July 14, 1960 to Leldon and Gladys Harris Steele,...
Pedestrian struck near Rock the South
Updated 6-1-19 7:09 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle very early Saturday morning near Rock the South. The vehicle left...
Siran Stacy joins field of players at 2nd annual Crimson Ladies of Cullman charity...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thirty-nine golfers made their way to Cross Creek Golf Course Saturday morning for the second annual Crimson Ladies of Cullman Charity...
3 books to add to your summer reading list
Here are three books to consider adding to your summer reading list, reviewed by Cullman County Public Library Director Sharon Townson.
"Daisy Jones & The...
Rock the South day 1: big-time stars and big-time traffic
CULLMAN, Ala. - On day one of the 2019 edition of Rock the South (RTS), there were loads of music and lots of opportunities...
Smith named community relations manager at Chamber; search on for new president/CEO
CULLMAN, Ala. -The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center announced Friday that Peggy Smith will continue to serve the Chamber in a...
‘It’s our responsibility to help protect people on the water, as well as land’
LOGAN, Ala. - As the popularity of Smith Lake continues to rise, so do the chances of emergencies on and around the water. Seven...
Colt Ford on Rock the South: ‘We’re going to have a big time, I...
Colt Ford is happy to be returning to the Rock the South stage after first performing in Cullman back in 2014. The professional golfer...
First Veterans Treatment Court docket day declared success
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Cullman County’s brand new Veterans Treatment Court (see www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/30/cullman-county-veterans-treatment-court-gets-underway-today/) held its first docket day, and presiding Judge Wells “Rusty”...
Arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Inside of Sunflour Bakery ‘probably a total loss’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fire damaged the popular Sunflour Bakery & Eatery Thursday evening. Good Hope Fire Chief David Scott said the inside of the...
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department conducts 2019 graduation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was nearly impossible to wipe the smile and exuberance off Marty Harris’s face during Wallace State’s Adult Education Commencement this...
Fire damages Sunflour Bakery
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fire damaged the popular Sunflour Bakery & Eatery Thursday evening.
Smoke could be seen billowing from the structure just after 7:30, but...
Obituary: Barney William Hallmark
Funeral services for Barney William Hallmark, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Carline Durvid Long, Sr.
Carline Durvid Long, Sr. passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cullman Regional. He was born July 24, 1928 to Homer and Bert Lou...
Coming from out of town? Use Exits 305 and 308 for Rock the South
Message from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office:
Preparations are nearly complete for Rock The South. If you plan to attend Friday and/or Saturday please use...
Wallace State feeding folks and helping folks feed themselves
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The staff at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is taking the threats of hunger and food insecurity seriously with two programs:...
Arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
4 arrested near Smith Lake Park for trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’ Office (CCSO) said four people were arrested Thursday and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs following the...
Victoria’s Hope approaches 1-year mark, eyes expansion and new location
DODGE CITY, Ala. - It has been almost one year since April German started Victoria’s Hope, a ministry providing free clothing and other necessities...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Stewart Veltus Sanders
Funeral services for Stewart Veltus Sanders, 85, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m. Saturday November 30th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Ayers...
