Charity golf tournament featuring Siran Stacy this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a successful inaugural tournament last year, The Crimson Ladies of Cullman are gearing up for their second annual charity...
‘She exemplifies the commandment, ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce bid farewell to outgoing president Leah Bolin at its annual Chamber Membership Appreciation Cookout on...
Vacation Bible School programs kicking off around the county
Updated 5-30-19 12:05 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Churches throughout Cullman County are gearing up for Vacation Bible School. Here is a list of VBS events...
Cullman County Veterans Treatment Court gets underway today
CULLMAN, Ala. - As of Thursday morning, Cullman County’s court system now gives veterans who struggle with the mental and emotional aftermath of their...
Obituary: Johnny Colburn
Johnny Colburn, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest May 29, 2019 at his home.
Johnny was born March 4, 1946 in Walker County, Alabama. He...
Obituary: James Anthony Eidson
It is with great sadness that the family of Tony Eidson, 61, of Cullman, announces that he passed away at his residence on Tuesday,...
Obituary: Donnie Ray Thomas
A memorial service for Mr. Donnie Ray Thomas, 69, of Vinemont will be Saturday, June 1, 2019 at noon at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro....
Obituary: Margie Guthrie
Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Guthrie, 86, of Baileyton are Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers...
Finding peace in the soil: Veterans Farmers Conference promotes farming as therapy for PTSD
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted the second annual Veteran Farmers Conference, offering military veterans opportunities to learn about agriculture and...
Mommy and Me Painting Luau offered by Wallace State Alumni Association
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is inviting mothers and children in the area to attend a Mommy and Me...
Arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Young players learn from Good Hope coaches at Raider Basketball Skills Camp
GOOD HOPE, Al.
-- Good Hope's varsity boys' and girls' basketball coaches along with their staffs
and current varsity players hosted this year’s Raider basketball skills...
Cullman Council approves special events
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We have a big announcement with our competitive cheer teams winning the national championship for the league they compete in,” Cullman...
Senior Spotlight: Meet the Dodsons
Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson was a senior at West Point when he met junior Judy Caudle in Geometry class.
“He tormented me, but he had...
Colony readying for summer programs
COLONY, Ala. - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council talked about plans for what’s shaping up to be an eventful summer for the...
Obituary: Faith Willow Partain
Baby Faith Willow Partain, 9 months, entered peacefully into Heaven on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Children's Hospital in Birmingham.
Faith was born Aug. 27,...
Obituary: Franklin Douglas Arnold
Memorial Services for Franklin Douglas Arnold, 39, of Hanceville will be at 6 p.m. Saturday June 1, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. There will...
Obituary: Faye Marty
Funeral services for Faye Marty, 81, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Brian...
Obituary: Dena Marie Suter
Dena Marie Suter passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 30, 1956, to Laverne and Ida Wadenstorer.
She...
Obituary: Christian Hart
Funeral services for Christian Asher Hart, 12, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church with Garry...
Obituary: Gloria Faye Yates
Gloria Faye Yates of Cullman, formerly of Huntsville, passed away May 28, 2019 at the age of 87.
She was born April 18, 1932 to...
Obituary: Larry Price Kilpatrick
It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Price Kilpatrick, of Cullman, announces that he went to be with his heavenly father...
PREP SOCCER: Brown out, Hackbarth in as Lady Bearcats Head Coach
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The Lady Bearcats will have a new head coach on the sidelines next season.
Head coach Jacob Brown is leaving the program after...
Arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
I-65 night resurfacing to start June 2 in Cullman, Morgan Counties
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin resurfacing about 3.5 miles of Interstate 65...
Cullman’s Carter Daily finishes run in 3rd round of National Spelling Bee
Updated 5-28-19 7:49 p.m.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - This year’s Cullman County Spelling Bee champion, Carter Daily, a sixth grader at St. Paul’s Lutheran School,...
Service details announced for Vinemont student killed on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - Service details have been announced for Christian Hart, 12, of Vinemont. Christian was killed in a tragic boating accident Saturday on...
Pet of the Week: Grow some love with Pumpkin Seed!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Pumpkin Seed is a 1-year-old terrier mix....
Ready for Rock the South?
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Friday, Rock the South (RTS) returns for its eighth annual installment. Gates will open at noon Friday and Saturday, with...
Opinion: Be aware of motorcyclists; they’re people, too
I have been riding a motorcycle since July 2018. Thankfully, I have not had the experience of having a cigarette butt thrown from a...
PREP SOFTBALL: 2019 All-County softball team presentation dinner set for June 3 at BWW
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- Another year of softball is in the books for Cullman County and after a
season full of great games, great teams and great...
June 1 deadline approaching to apply for Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The deadline to apply to most of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College is quickly approaching, with a...
Cullman’s Will Hogue graduates from The King’s College
NEW YORK - Cullman native Will Hogue recently graduated from The King's College in New York City. Hogue received a Bachelor of Arts in...
Obituary: Helen Brown Freeman
Helen Brown Freeman, born May 26, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama and passed away peacefully on her 86th birthday in Cullman, Alabama.
She was preceded in...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Harris
Barbara Ann Harris of Hanceville, Alabama passed away May 25, 2019 at the age of 78.
She was born March 4, 1941 in Cullman to...
Obituary: Jackie Dean Hale
Jackie Dean Hale of Vinemont passed away peacefully May 24, 2019 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Autauga 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,...
(Update) Troopers release name of 12-year-old victim in Smith Lake boating accident
CULLMAN, Ala. - Marine Patrol Troopers Sunday afternoon released the name of the 12-year-old victim in Saturday's tragic boating accident on Smith Lake.
Patrol Commander...
Congratulations, West Point High School Class of 2019!
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26 at 4 p.m. at...
Congratulations, Vinemont High School Class of 2019!
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26 at Wallace State Community College’s Tom...
Congratulations, St. Bernard Prep Class of 2019!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard Prep Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. in the St....
Local sites offering free meals for kids this summer
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the last few years, several entities across Cullman County have participated in a federally-funded program to ensure that children and...
‘What does Memorial Day mean to you?’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 - as well as civilian volunteers, including 30 fifth graders from Vinemont...
Obituary: Paul Richard Wilson
Paul Richard Wilson, 72, of Duncanville, Alabama, formerly of Haleyville, entered into rest on May 25, 2019.
Mr. Wilson was born on Dec. 26, 1946....
Obituary: Martha Carolyn Echols
Martha Carolyn Echols, 75, of Cullman, formerly of Sardis Community, passed away on May 25, 2019 surrounded by her family.
She was born on Sept....
Obituary: Mary Joyce Netherton
Mary Joyce Netherton, 68, of Cullman, entered into rest Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 24, 1951 to...
Obituary: Charles Howell
Charles E. Howell, 88, of Vinemont, left his earthly life and entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 24,...
12-year-old boy killed on Smith Lake
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/26/update-troopers-release-name-of-12-year-old-victim-in-smith-lake-boating-accident/
Updated 5-25-19 10:16 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A 12-year-old boy was killed in a boating accident on Smith Lake early Saturday evening. The incident...
Congratulations, Fairview High School Class of 2019!
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School’s Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 6 p.m. at Wallace State Community...
Congratulations, Holly Pond High School Class of 2019!
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 4 p.m. at Wallace State...
Congratulations, Good Hope High School Class of 2019!
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Class of 2019 will receive its diplomas Saturday, May 25, with 13 of those seniors...
Congratulations, Cold Springs High School Class of 2019!
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at noon at Wallace State...
Congratulations, Hanceville High School Class of 2019!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake...
Mental health bill sponsored by Gudger, Shedd passes Legislature, goes to Ivey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature on Thursday passed a bill that would allow people who have been temporarily committed for mental health reasons...
Obituary: Sherrie Kaye Partain Townsend
Sherrie Kaye Partain Townsend, 53, of Oneonta, AL, was born May 19, 1966 and passed away May 22, 2019. The family will have a...
Obituary: Larry Ray Shamblee
Funeral services for Mr. Larry Ray Shamblee, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: James Richard Donaldson
James Richard Donaldson, 69, of Cullman, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born Nov....
Obituary: Wanda Nell Sams
Funeral services for Wanda Nell Sams, 78, of Vinemont are Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Delwin Kilgo...
Obituary: Cecilia Bavar
It is with great sadness that the family of Cecilia Claudette Bavar of Cullman, AL announces her passing on May 24, 2019 at the...
Congratulations, Cullman High School Class of 2019!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at Wallace...
Milton Wilder named Rotarian of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Rotary Club recently named Milton Wilder Rotarian of the Year.
“We are so proud of Milton Wilder, Cullman Rotary Club...
Cullman Gymnastics & Cheer Academy’s Warheads and Starbursts finish first at U.S. Finals
PENSACOLA, Fl. – Wednesday night was a historic one for Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy (CGCA). Two of its competitive cheer squads, the Starbursts...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Crane Hill husband and wife plead guilty to payroll tax fraud
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A Crane Hill couple pleaded guilty Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama to failing to...
Pet of the Week: Looking for a sweet treat? Meet sugar Pie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Sugar Pie is an approximately 1-year-old terrier...
Obituary: Edward “Eddy” Baker
Edward "Eddy" Baker, 60 of Arley, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama.
Mr. Baker was...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Killen Cobb
Mary Elizabeth Killen Cobb, 91, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 22, 2019 at Hendrix Health and Rehab Center.
Mary was born on...
Obituary: Wynelle Gober Graves
Wynelle Gober Graves, 90, was born July 22, 1928 and passed away May 23, 2019.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 25 from 10-11 a.m. at...
Obituary: Charlie Ray Absher
Charlie Ray Absher, 76, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born Aug. 26, 1942 to Wiley Ray and Annie...
Berlin purchasing 20 acres by community center
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council had a heavy discussion on a property purchase and how to finance it during its May meeting...
West Point’s water and sewer system receives ‘excellent’ score
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council voted this week to help the West Point High School Future Farmers Association (FFA) with...
St. Bernard honors athletes at spring awards ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Athletes at St. Bernard Prep were surrounded by family and friends for an
awards ceremony May 15th as their coaches and athletic boosters
recognized...
Congratulations, Addison High School Class of 2019!
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison High School will its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m. inside A.G. Hicks...
Congratulations, Meek High School Class of 2019!
ARLEY, Ala. – The Meek High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at Meek High’s...
Arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Marchman raises concerns over Smith Lake Park pool
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman at this week’s meeting voted no on approving the minutes of the Cullman County Commission’s previous...
‘It’s important for people to remember the reason for the holiday and pay their...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Memorial Day Weekend is only two days away, and it’s a time to remember and honor those who died while serving...
Congratulations, Cullman Christian School Class of 2019!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at Christ...
Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Weekend Festival this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park will host its annual Memorial Day Weekend Festival this Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to...
Garden City talks law enforcement, appoints new fire chief
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Terry Sanders of the Alabama League of Municipalities Loss Control Division spoke with the...
Obituary: Billy Durham
Billy Howard Durham, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the age of 82.
He is now reunited with his loved ones...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Goodlett
Graveside services for Peggy Sue Goodlett, 85, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Etha Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: William “Bill” Reno
William "Bill" Reno, 80, of Pinson, AL, was born April 9, 1939 and passed away May 20, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his...
United Way honors the late Tim Collins at annual meeting
Updated 5-23-19 6:29 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. -The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) celebrated 40 years in Cullman at its annual meeting Wednesday at Loft...
Honoring the fallen: U.S. flags to go up Thursday, Friday in city
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the country prepares to honor those who have lost their lives in military service this Memorial Day Weekend, the Cullman...
Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 40th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and the surrounding community on Saturday came together to celebrate the department's fourth decade of...
Gov. Ivey announces auto supplier YKTA to create 650 jobs at Huntsville plant
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey joined executives from auto supplier Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama (YKTA) at a ceremony in Huntsville Wednesday to announce...
Arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City School Board honors student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board Tuesday evening celebrated the successes of many of its students.
The first group honored was the CHS...
Emergency personnel talk Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to leaders of Cullman area emergency response agencies, the city and county are about ready for Rock the South next...
Obituary: Stephen Andrews Foley
Steve Foley, 63, of Cullman, formerly of Selma, left his earthly life and entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Sunday, May...
Obituary: Gerald Herman Neuman
Gerald Neuman, 79, of Hanceville was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, May 20, 2019.
Services will be Wednesday, May 22. 2019. Visitation...
Obituary: Sandra Jean Keef
Sandra Jean Keef, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at UAB Hospital. She was born Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1944 to Alvin and...
Obituary: Jearldine Ridgeway
Funeral services for Jearldine S. Ridgeway, 80, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Violet Golden
Funeral services for Violet Lou Golden, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: John Albert Bolzle
Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 26, 2019 for Mr. John Albert Bolzle.
Mr. Bolzle was born on Dec. 27, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Lois Inez Monte
Memorial services for Lois Inez Monte, 98, of Hayden, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Winford “Mac” McGukin
Funeral services for Winford McGukin, 90, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
(Latest) Hundreds of animals die in fire near West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - “It’s devastated us all,” the owner of a chicken house near West Point said as she watched what was left...
Obituary: Ethel Kay Holland
It is with great sadness that the family of Ethel Kay Holland of Crane Hill, AL announces her sudden passing on Sunday, May 19,...
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Obituary: Duron Crider
Duron Crider, age 89, of Decatur, until the last six years, passed peacefully from this earth at The Oaks Highland in Bessemer on Jan....
