Obituary: Rebecca “Becky” Graves Cofer
Rebecca "Becky" Graves Cofer, 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on May 9, 2019. She was the daughter of J.C. and Vetra Calvert Graves.
Ms....
Obituary: Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley
Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley, 50, was born on Oct. 25, 1968 and passed away May 9, 2019.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14 from 11...
Obituary: Freeda Reid
Freeda Reid passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 10, 1930 to Allen and Lula Gregory.
She...
Obituary: Wilmer Ray Perry
Funeral services for Wilmer Ray Perry, 73, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Dodge City moves forward with drainage plans for CR 216, welcomes local Girl Scouts
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening discussed the plan and project proposal for replacing the drainage structure under...
PREP CHEER: Holly Pond’s Jacey Wise signs with Wallace State
HOLLY POND, Ala.
– Friday was a big day at Holly Pond High School for senior cheerleader Jacey
Wise along with her friends, family and teammates...
Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holly Pond Elementary celebrates 61st annual Spring Festival
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Wonderful World of Disney took over Holly Pond’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night for the school’s 61st annual Spring...
Jacksonville State University and Wallace State announce transfer agreement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University and Wallace State Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop pathways for transfer from the...
Hanceville streetscape project comes in more than $270K under budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail on Thursday evening was happy to report to the city council that the City’s recently completed...
PREP SOFTBALL WRAP-UP: Regional Tournaments stretch late into Thursday night for local teams
FLORENCE, Ala.
– After waiting through hours of rain delays on Thursday, day one of this year’s
AHSAA Regional softball tournaments is in the books. Four...
Obituary: Sherrill Armond Hale
Sherrill Armond Hale, 90, of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at home.
Sherrill was born on Oct. 1, 1928 in Cullman...
Obituary: Shirley Faye Overton
Shirley Faye Overton, 75, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on May 8, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Shirley was born...
Obituary: Betty Marie Williams
Betty Marie Williams, 77, of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Betty was born on July 21,...
Obituary: Addie “Boots” Maynard
Mrs. Addie "Boots" Maynard, 91, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Obituary: James Johnson
Funeral services for James Johnson, 84, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment...
Obituary: Phillip DeWayne Breedlove
Phillip DeWayne Breedlove, 56, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: William Hansel Drake
William Hansel Drake, 93, was born on Sept. 17, 1925 and passed away on May 9, 2019.
Visitation will be Monday, May 13 from 10:30...
Obituary: Alberta Irene Durham
Alberta Irene Durham, 92, was born on Dec. 28, 1926 and passed away on May 8, 2019.
Mrs. Durham was a member of 7th Street...
Obituary: Frank James Sorrow
Frank James Sorrow, 72, was born on April 1, 1947 and passed away on May 8, 2019.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 11 from 2-3...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State baseball’s Easton Kirk earns ACCC Triple Crown; Lions begin...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State sophomore Easton Kirk achieved one of the rarest feats in baseball this season, winning the Alabama Community College Conference...
Central Alabama Community Foundation awards Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to Cullman’s Lillimae Allen
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) on Wednesday, May 8 awarded the Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to a deserving student at...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman’s Branham signs with Birmingham-Southern after record-setting career
CULLMAN, Ala.
– After spending the last six years playing for the Lady Bearcats and filling the
record books, Cullman’s Abby Branham signed an athletic scholarship...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs’ Campbell signs with Montevallo
BREMEN, Ala.
– Family, teammates, friends, coaches and more packed out the library at Cold Springs
High School Thursday afternoon to recognize an Eagle athlete extending...
Arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Lyndon’s Walk Across America’ coming to Cullman this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, concerned citizens will gather at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman for a local stop of Lyndon’s Walk Across America,...
CATA Health Science students complete landmark program, reflect on remarkable year
CULLMAN, Ala. - This month, Cullman County high schools will graduate a group of students who will be ready to take off their caps...
City School Board opens bidding for playground equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met for a special called meeting Thursday morning to open the bidding process for new playground...
Gracie Hudspeth named 2019 Cullman County Career Technical Education Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Carmen “Gracie” Hudspeth, a Hanceville High School senior enrolled in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science program, was recently...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: ‘Cats headed back to Montgomery after sweeping Hueytown on the road
HUEYTOWN, Ala.
– After sweeping the Golden Gophers on their home field with a 13-11 win in
game one and a 2-0 win in game two,...
11-year-old Denna Chivers holding 3rd annual yard sale to help animals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young animal advocate Denna Chivers is getting ready for her third annual yard sale to benefit the Cullman County Animal Shelter....
Alabama Bait Bill becomes law
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid of bait on privately owned...
Obituary: Dorothy Louise Billingsley
Dorothy Louise Billingsley, 54, was born on Sept. 6, 1964 and passed away on May 4, 2019.
Obituary: Randy Nolan Moses
Mr. Randy Nolan Moses, 65, of Horton passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
No services are planned.
Obituary: Robert Leon Watson
Robert Leon Watson, 92, of Nesmith entered into rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Watson was born on Sept. 22, 1926.
Complete...
Obituary: Chase Alexander Williams
Chase Alexander Williams, 16, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 6, 2019.
Chase was born on Oct. 10, 2002 in Montgomery, Alabama. He...
Obituary: James Ernest Shaw
Graveside services for James Ernest Shaw, 71, of Jasper, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Corinth West Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club wins Gumbo Gala trophy for 3rd straight year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club has won the Gumbo Gala trophy for the third consecutive year.
Wallace State’s Culinary team won the...
Wallace State holding commencement exercises May 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics will host Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Tom Drake Coliseum,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on May 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holly Pond to install new speed limit, school zone speed limit signs
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Tuesday night spent a good portion of its meeting discussing new speed limit signs...
CDC’s accessible playground underway; funds still being raised
CULLMAN, Ala. - After lots of waiting, hoping and fundraising, the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is seeing its new accessible playground start...
Obituary: Billy Edwards
Billy Edwards, 89, of Oneonta, AL was born on Oct. 12, 1929 to the late W. F. and Ethel Sims Edwards and passed away...
Obituary: James Carl Horne
Memorial services for Mr. James Carl Horne, 92, of Cullman are on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10 a.m. at West President Church of...
Obituary: John “Thad” Bates
John “Thad” Bates of Cullman passed away May 6, 2019 at the age of 91.
He was born June 1, 1927 in Cullman to Robert...
Obituary: Delilah Faye Perry
Graveside services for Delilah Faye Perry, 84, of Hanceville, will be at Hopewell Cemetery at a later date.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
PREP GOLF: Fairview’s Lawson qualifies for State Tournament
GADSDEN, Ala. - The Fairview Lady Aggies were at Silver Lakes Golf Course for the North Sub-State Regional Tournament in Gadsden on Tuesday and...
Hooper joins staff at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard community welcomed Tyler Hooper (SBP ’07) to the Alumni and Development Office of the school in April. Hooper,...
Pet of the Week: You’ll love Lucylou!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Lucylou is a 1-year-old terrier mix, jet...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s tennis, baseball and softball updates
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s tennis team had three players earn singles victories this week at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division...
Arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats gearing up for semi-final matchup at Hueytown
CULLMAN, Ala.
- It’s May, which means the Cullman Bearcats are deep in the AHSAA State Baseball
Playoffs chasing another state title. For the sixth straight...
2nd annual Kids’ Summer Showcase Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – There’s always the same question when the school year comes to an end: What are the kids going to do over...
Community Happenings: Tuesday, May 7
Lunch at VFW Post 2214
Everyone come to Tuesday's lunch at the VFW Post in Cullman. Starts at 11:30, $5 per plate. We have carryout...
Marchman addresses Baileyton Council on new 10-cent fuel tax increase
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council welcomed Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman to its Monday night meeting to help clarify what, if any,...
‘Clothed in Cullman’ raises more than $18K for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds of Cullman-area residents turned out at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday to shop, eat and show their support for Ashley...
Obituary: Randall Keith Blackwood
Graveside services for Randall Keith Blackwood, 52, of Cullman, were Monday, May 6, 2019 at Crossroads Cemetery with Tommy Blackwood officiating; interment in Cross...
Obituary: Paul Dudley Freeman
Dr. Paul Dudley Freeman, DMD, 64, of Hanceville, died Sunday, May 5, 2019.
Paul was a deacon at Northbrook Baptist Church, his beloved church. He...
Obituary: Billie Jo Motes
Billie Jo Motes, 86, was born on Nov. 15, 1932 and passed away on May 5, 2019.
A graveside service will take place Wednesday, May...
Obituary: Christina Marie Cason Hopper
Christina Marie Cason Hopper, 30, was born on Nov. 19, 1988 and passed away on May 4, 2019.
Visitation will be May 7 from 11...
Obituary: Melvin Talley
Mr. Melvin Talley, 83, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Obituary: Guin Andrews
Guin Andrews, 83, of Addison, entered into rest Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Folsom Health and Rehab in Cullman.
Mr. Andrews was born on Aug....
Check that receipt! Some area stores collecting repealed half-cent tax; corrections underway
See update in video below!
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the Cullman County Commission voted to enact a half cent sales tax increase on March 12,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SOFTBALL: Regional Tournaments coming up this week for local teams
Five local squads are headed
to regional tournaments this week after their strong showings in their area
tournaments and each one is looking for a spot...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews to repair I-65 guardrail at Lacon Tuesday-Thursday, May 7-9
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will be repairing guardrail on Interstate 65 northbound just north of...
STATE TENNIS RECAP: West Point, St. Bernard, Cullman qualify after sectional performances
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
- The St. Bernard Boys Tennis Team recently competed in the Boys 1A/3A state
tournament in Montgomery. The Saints qualified for state after finishing
runners-up...
Community Happenings: Monday, May 6
Hanceville Kids’ Fish-O-Rama
4-7 p.m. at Veterans Park in Hanceville; Free and open to all kids old enough to hold a fishing pole.
Cullman City Planning...
Wallace State’s Rotaract Club makes donation for ‘Tame the Hunger’ drive
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Rotaract Club members know what it means to “give back.”Wallace State’s Rotaract Club, the student level of...
The past comes alive at Good Hope’s Alabama Bicentennial Festival
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The rich history of Good Hope was celebrated Saturday at the There’s Good Hope in Alabama Festival. The students and...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force: Childhaven striving to keep kids safe, and much...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Childhaven is a nonprofit, Christian children's home that serves abused and neglected teenagers and their families in Alabama. The organization serves...
Arizona’s Dean Rojas wins MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 event on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The world’s 80 best anglers spent the past week competing on Smith Lake in Major
League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five...
Cullman Relay For Life raises more than $14K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds gathered at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Friday evening for the 2019 Relay For Life event to celebrate cancer survivors, honor...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Conecuh 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,...
Teach a Child to Fish Day a hit at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park was full of young anglers Saturday morning for Pond Hopper Nation’s Teach a Child to Fish Day with...
Wiggins, Matt and Jordan Lee eliminated after Saturday’s Knockout Round
CULLMAN, Ala.
– After waiting through a rain delay early Saturday morning, 40 anglers hit
Smith Lake for the knockout round of Major League Fishing’s (MLF)...
Cullman woman killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, 1 mile east of Dodge City.
Christina...
STATE TRACK MEETS: Saints, Lady Saints finish as 1A runners-up, state track & field...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– They had to work through a quick schedule to dodge the rain but when this
year’s 1A-3A State track meet was over, St....
A store with a mission: New King’s Home Thrift Store opens in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The King’s Home Thrift Store held a grand opening celebration in Hanceville Thursday, opening in place of the old Jimmie Hale...
Addison’s Jesse Wiggins, Cullman’s Matt and Jordan Lee headed into Saturday’s Knockout Round on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After his monster day on the water Wednesday in the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five, Addison's Jesse...
Obituary: Jamie Quinn
Jamie James Lawayne Quinn of Hanceville passed away on May 2, 2019 at the age of 39. He was born Dec. 13, 1979 in...
Obituary: Thomas H. Graves
Mr. Thomas H. Graves, 95, of Hanceville, passed May 2, 2019 in Hanceville, Alabama.
Mr. Graves was born to Vernard and Lou Liettela (Morrow) Graves...
Obituary: Sandra Sue Hildreth Hutchens
Sandra Sue Hildreth Hutchens, 75, of Crane Hill died Thursday, May 2, 2019.
She was the youngest daughter of 10 children.
Sandra is survived by her...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats headed to 6th straight Final 4 after 9-3 win at...
HAZEL GREEN, Ala.
– For the sixth straight season, the Cullman Bearcats are headed to the final
four of the AHSAA state playoffs. After splitting Thursday...
Major League Fishing anglers visit Good Hope Primary
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - On Friday afternoon, Major League Fishing (MLF) anglers in town for MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage Five on Smith Lake...
Share Club of Cullman donates $4,100 to Hospice of Cullman County, Inc.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently received a donation of $4,100 from the Share Club of Cullman. The contribution...
Jesse Wiggins, Matt and Jordan Lee headed to Saturday’s Knockout Round on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - After his monster day on the water Wednesday in the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five, Addison's Jesse...
Seniors enjoy annual Fish-O-Rama in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s annual Fish-O-Rama event began Friday morning with the Senior Fish-O-Rama.
Reeling in first place was Willie Pitts with...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Southern born and Southern bred: WSCC wows with opening of ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts on Thursday evening opened “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint effort of the community college’s...
Register now for summer programs at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex offers several programs this summer. Below are a few.
May 4: Farm Kids Club- Attracting Birds to your...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits round 3 matchups at Hazel Green
HAZEL GREEN, Ala.
– Cullman hit the road for round three of the AHSAA state baseball playoffs Thursday
night and after coming from behind to take...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: West Point wins area title, Cullman advances to North Regional, Thursday...
Two more local squads punched
their tickets to regional tournaments tonight and the Lady Warriors of West Point
did it by winning the 5A Area 14...
Obituary: Nelta Movalene Bowene
Nelta Movalene Bowen, 83, of Russellville, Alabama entered into rest on May 1, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Bowen was...
Obituary: Doris Mae Segars
Memorial services for Mrs. Doris Mae Segars, 75, of Vinemont are Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve...
Obituary: Frances Carolyn Robertson
Frances Carolyn Robertson, 75, was born on March 22, 1944 and passed away on May 1, 2019.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 5 from noon-2...
Obituary: Robert Stephen Flippo
Robert Stephen "Flip" Flippo, 58 of Haleyville, entered into rest Wednesday, May 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born...
Cullman’s Jordan, Matt Lee advance past elimination round into Saturday field
CULLMAN, Ala. – He spent a lot of the day on the water close to the cut line on Thursday but Cullman’s Jordan Lee...
Wallace State men’s basketball has 3 players sign with 4-year programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s men’s basketball team celebrated three players this week as Demarkus Lampley, Zion Williams and Mike Johnson each signed letters...
Coffee for Curt: CMS special education class donates $515 to Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Understanding the importance of giving back to the community, the special education class at Cullman Middle School created a coffee service...
APLICATIONS
Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake; Crane Hill Chief...
SMITH LAKE/CRANE
HILL, Ala. – On Friday, the search continued for a boat passenger missing since
a two boat collision on Smith Lake Thursday evening. The incident,...
