Commission votes to vacate portion of County Road 821 at Rock Creek
CULLMAN, Ala. - The decision to vacate a portion of County Road 821 was made at Tuesday morning’s Cullman County Commission meeting. The portion...
Cullman-area students complete day of service in storm-stricken Lee County
Story submitted by Melody Basch
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ask someone what they think of the students of today and you will get answers all over...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
(Updated) Cullman County Commission votes to repeal half-cent sales tax
Updated 4-23-19 3:07 p.m.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune's media partner, WVTM13: "I am so disappointed for the children of...
Annual State of Our Communities event this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual State of Our Communities event this Friday, April 26...
’63 Aggies hold 55-year* reunion
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview High School class of 1963 met for a reunion Saturday at the local Brandin’ Steakhouse, where close to 25...
Spread the news! West Point Theatre presents ‘Newsies’ this week
WEST POINT, Ala. - This Thursday, April 25, West Point High School Theatre will begin a four-day run of the Disney Broadway production “Newsies”...
Cullman Hospitality Association calls for lodging tax to be removed from Cullman Chamber
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Hospitality Association, which represents the area’s hotels and motels, on Monday sent a letter to the Cullman Area Chamber...
Life-saving Cullman firefighters honored by Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council recognized the skills and efforts of five Cullman Fire Rescue staffers credited with helping...
Meet Brooks’ Place forensic nurse Liana Hill
“If it means I have to get down on the ground and color for a few minutes, I’ll get down on the ground and...
Good Hope paves way for new craft brewery/distillery
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night paved the way for a new craft brewery, restaurant and distillery when...
Cullman Council tables vote on disputed rezoning of Morningside Drive property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night was scheduled to vote on a rezoning request that has been the subject of controversy...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats win on the road, Aggies shut out Warriors, Monday scoring...
HARTSELLE, Ala.
– With the playoffs looming later this week, the Cullman Lady Bearcats capped
off the regular season with a 6-0 performance on the road...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont and Hanceville split Monday doubleheaders
VINEMONT, Ala.
– After edging Hanceville in a pair of thrillers to win the area title, the Vinemont
Eagles welcomed the J.B. Pennington Tigers to Mike...
PREP SOFTBALL: Voce tosses 1-hitter in 15-0 win over Vinemont, Monday scoring wrap-up
BREMEN, Ala. - It was all Cold Springs from the start on Monday and after taking a 2-0 lead over Vinemont in the first...
Obituary: Dena Lynette Parker
Funeral services for Dena L. Parker, 49, of Cullman are Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Ray Whitaker officiating,...
Obituary: James Milton Lee
Funeral services for James Milton Lee, 91, of Cullman are 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Elder David Guttery officiating,...
Obituary: Claire Denise Jacobs Johnson
Claire Denise Jacobs Johnson of Cullman passed away April 21, 2019 at the age of 31. She was born Dec. 7, 1987 in Birmingham...
Wallace State students Lexie Riggins, Emily Dia recognized at All-Alabama Academic Team banquet
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State students Lexie Riggins and Emily Dia were recognized Friday at the Alabama Academic Team Scholars banquet held at the...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging students win Student Bowl trophy for 2nd year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program held on to the trophy it claimed last year when students came in...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Shelby 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,...
Obituary: Lelia Russell Osoinak
Funeral services for Lelia Russell Osoinak, 76, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Springhill Primitive Baptist Cemetery with...
Obituary: Donald Edwin Day
Funeral services for Donald Edwin Day, 83, of Vinemont will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 11 a.m....
Obituary: J.C. Baker
J.C. Baker, 81, of Hanceville passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born Jan. 20, 1938 to Euis and Pluma Vaughn Baker.
Mr....
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats advance after sweeping Albertville, Fairview and Cold Springs fall on...
ALBERTVILLE, Ala.
– For the 18th straight season, the Cullman Bearcats are headed to
round two of the AHSAA state baseball playoffs after sweeping the Albertville
Aggies...
Annual Big Band Dance a hit at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It’s about keeping the big band music of that era alive,” Wallace State Music Department Director and director of the college’s...
2019 Harvest-to-Home Dinner April 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the fifth annual Harvest-to-Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction Thursday, April...
Obituary: Billie Fae Gunter Cheney
Billie Fae Gunter Cheney, 96, was born Nov. 29, 1922, in Talladega, Alabama and died April 17, 2019.
She was predeceased by her parents, James...
Obituary: Robert Micheal “Mike” Morgan
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Micheal “Mike” Morgan, 66, of Falkville are 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Jimmy...
Weekend Easter egg hunts
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are several Easter egg hunts and other events happening around the Cullman area. Easter is this Sunday, April 21.
To submit...
PREP BASKETBALL: 10 local athletes invited to inaugural AHSAA Elite 100 Showcase
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s first ever Elite 100 Basketball Showcase will be here in June and there will be...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Trafficking bust nets more than 30 guns, $30K, 15 lbs. of pot
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Logan man is behind bars, charged with trafficking in illegal drugs and first-degree possession of marijuana, following a bust conducted...
Alabama maintains record low unemployment rate of 3.7%; Cullman County at 3.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The number of people counted as employed in Alabama is at a record high, announced Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald...
Grady Smith honored with 2019 AREA Eminent Service Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA) gave its 2019 Eminent Service Award to Grady Smith, longtime president and CEO of the...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s women’s golf team wins 3rd straight ACCC championship
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s golf team captured its third consecutive Alabama Community College Conference/Region 22 tournament championship this week, winning the event...
April Walking Tour- Cullman Cakewalk this Saturday!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The April Walking Tours will continue this Saturday, April 20. This weekend's walk will be extra special: it's the Cullman Cakewalk!
The...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cullman until 8 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Cullman AL, Hartselle AL, Hanceville AL until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/gmKXdZbPmf— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) April 19, 2019
The National Weather...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 3 a.m. for Cullman area
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Cullman AL, Hartselle AL, Hanceville AL until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/gmKXdZbPmf— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) April 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. -...
A hopping good time
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two over-sized bunnies competed in a “bunny hop” race Thursday morning at West Elementary School (WES). East Elementary School (EES) Principal...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury;...
CULLMAN CITY-COUNTY CLASSIC: West Point Warriors repeat as Cullman City-County Classic Champions
CULLMAN, Ala. – Forty-one boats loaded with anglers from across Cullman County hit Smith Lake early Thursday morning and after a day on the...
Diablo’s Southwest Grill opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Diablo's Southwest Grill is now open in Cullman. Diablo's is the third restaurant to open in a new complex located at...
Randall Shedd appointed to Joint Legislative Transportation Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview has been appointed by Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon to the Joint Legislative Transportation Committee.
Shedd...
Pet of the Week: Say hello to Houla!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Houla is a 1-year-old lab/hound/Catahoula mix. He’s...
Goat yoga a hit at Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 25 people came out to get a workout and enjoy the adorable baby goats Wednesday at the Cullman County...
Good Hope Service Center now in Cullman, re-named Integrity Auto Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Integrity means doing the right thing even when nobody else is looking; that is why Robert Taylor and Mike Pritchard said...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers of the Month: Anna McSwain and Tim White
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month were honored and presented with their...
Obituary: Mary Edith Wheaton
Mary Edith Wheaton, 94, was born on Jan. 10, 1925 and passed away on April 16, 2019.
Obituary: Maxine Oliver
Mrs. Maxine Oliver, 90, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
She was born Feb. 11, 1929 to David Pardue and Zelma Day...
Ethredge “Gene” Eugene Thomason, Jr.
Funeral services for Ethredge "Gene" Eugene Thomason, Jr., 68, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ronnie “Ron” Jay Ivey
Funeral services for Ronnie "Ron" Jay Ivey, 60, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: David Arthur Mauldin
Funeral services for Mr. David Mauldin, 76, of Bremen, AL will be Friday April 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Mckinley Chapel in Bremen,...
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to headline 2019 Strawberry Festival in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (CP&R) and Executive Director Nathan Anderson have named the headline act for this year’s Strawberry...
Ainsworth appoints Gudger to ATRIP-II Committee to oversee road and bridge projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth has appointed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman to the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP-II) Committee, the...
Ivey announces plans to make I-565 6 lanes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced two major transportation projects in the Limestone and Madison county area were selected by the...
AGCO/GSI bringing new product line to Bremen; $5.7M investment will bring 50 jobs
BREMEN, Ala. - “I have a message today from Bremen, Alabama to the entire globe- rural Alabama is open for business!” exclaimed Gov. Kay...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury;...
City School Board celebrates teacher, student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board and Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson Tuesday evening celebrated the achievements of many students and their teachers.
Teachers...
Citizens can now text anonymous crime tips to the CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) introduced a new program Tuesday that allows the community to text or submit anonymous tips...
PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Ball’s walk-off homer lifts Fairview over Ashville; Tuesday scoring wrap-up
FAIRVIEW, Ala.
– Ashville traveled to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies in Tuesday afternoon
area softball action and the story from this game was...
PREP GOLF: Lady Aggies win 9th straight County Championship, Good Hope and Fairview win...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The 2019 Cullman County Golf Tournament is in the books and for the ninth
consecutive year, the Fairview Lady Aggies are your champions...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles earn team titles at Cullman...
BREMEN, Ala.
– Cold Springs High School was the site for this year’s Cullman County
Championship Track Meet and the homestanding Eagles and Lady Eagles both...
Obituary: Donnie Blackmon
Donald Blackmon, 67, of the Armstead community, was born to the late Lonnie and Annie Knighten Blackmon on April 2, 1952 and passed away...
Obituary: Tharon Delane Corbin
Tharon Delane Corbin, 54, was born on Feb. 19, 1965 and passed away on April 15, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April...
Obituary: Thomas “Tommy” Lee Piper
Thomas “Tommy” Lee Piper, 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born Nov. 9, 1969 to W.O. and Berniece...
Obituary: Eunice Marie Campbell
Eunice Marie Campbell, 88, of Haleyville, entered into rest on April 15, 2019 at Russellville Health Care surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Campbell was...
Try goat yoga Wednesday at the Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts free yoga classes every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This Wednesday, April 17, will be...
Leah Bolin resigns as Cullman Chamber president and CEO
CULLMAN, Ala. - After seven years as president and CEO of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, Leah Bolin informed the...
‘By God’s grace’: ABC Family Medicine celebrates grand opening in Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Ala. - ABC Family Medicine in Dodge City held a formal grand opening Saturday.
The practice opened for business back on Feb. 18,...
(Update) Man who stole Cullman Police vehicle found, in custody
Updated 4-16-19 3 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The man who stole a Cullman Police vehicle early Tuesday morning has been found and is in custody,...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 16, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month: Welti Elementary’s Gina Webb
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Gina Webb has been named the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month for April. Representatives of...
Cullman Police searching for man who took police vehicle; vehicle recovered
UPDATE: The man who stole a Cullman Police vehicle early Tuesday morning has been found and is in custody, according to Cullman Police Chief...
Phyllis Hain crowned Ms. Senior Cullman County 2019
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 2019 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant took place Saturday at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace...
Cullman Police confronted suspect hours before deadly Saturday night shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is still in the preliminary stages of investigating the murder of Thomas “Tommy” L. Piper, 49. Piper...
Cullman Police officers promoted
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman Police officers were recognized at the Cullman City Council meeting Monday evening for receiving promotions.
Lt. Eugene Bates, a 21-year...
Cullman Council gets earful on rezoning of Morningside property, approves Rock the South permit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night took up two of the more controversial topics it has faced in years: the proposed...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats defeat Sparkman, honor late teammate on senior night; Monday scoring wrap-up
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Hartselle for a matchup against Sparkman Monday night and after edging the Senators 5-4, Cullman celebrated a...
Obituary: George Norton Nassar
George Norton Nassar, 92, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 7, 1927, to George and Bathsheba...
Obituary: Shirley Jean Sargent
Shirley Jean Sargent, 77, of Double Springs entered into rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Princeton Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Sargent...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s men’s tennis team wins 2nd ACCC title in 3 seasons;...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s tennis team is the Alabama Community College Conference champion for the second time in three seasons.
The Lions swept...
West Point grad Tom Weaver’s composition performed at UA’s ‘Composers Present’ concert
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Tom Weaver, a graduate of West Point High School, had a musical composition performed by UA's Contemporary...
PREP BASEBALL: AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs begin Friday for local teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - Postseason baseball has arrived, and we have six local teams in the field for this year’s AHSAA playoffs starting Friday. Addison,...
Wacked Out Weiner soft opening Thursday, June 6
UPDATE June 5, 2019 at 1:14 p.m.
The Wacked Out Weiner soft opening is Thursday, June 6. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. -...
Files from Yesteryear: 1950
From the Files of 1950:
The Democrats captured the local offices on Tuesday. B.F. Fant defeated Hubert E. Mitchell for State Senator, Kenneth J....
Obituary: Mary Lou Crigger
Funeral services for Mary Lou Crigger, 83, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Junior Blalock
Junior Blalock, 83, of Huntsville, formerly of Cullman, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.
His family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, 2019...
Obituary: Coy Wallace Lauderdale, Jr.
Coy Wallace Lauderdale, Jr., 74, of Haleyville entered into rest on April 14, 2019.
Mr. Lauderdale was born Oct. 26, 1944 to Thelma Inez and...
Obituary: Sharon Rae Kuhlmeyer Joiner
Sharon Rae Kuhlmeyer Joiner, 73, of Addison, entered into rest on Friday, April 12, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Joiner...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Tuscaloosa 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,...
Business Note: Corey Williams joins Citizens Bank & Trust as senior lender
Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce its recent hire of Corey Williams, who joins the Citizens team as senior lender and executive...
Daniel among first Wallace State Fast Track students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Daniel was one of the first Fast Track students at Wallace State Community College, taking part in the pilot program...
(Update) Victim identified, suspect charged with murder in Cullman shooting
CULLMAN, Ala.- One man is dead and one in custody charged with murder following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Marengo 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) 1 dead, 1 in custody in Saturday night shooting in NW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – One man is dead and one in custody following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dripping Springs...
Tennis led Cullman chef to Wallace State, career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ricardo “Rico” Nishimura was playing tennis for a college in Bristol, Tennessee, when he first visited Wallace State more than 13...
Foundation Gala recognizes Papapietro, Echols, Hoover, Quattlebaum
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation held its 18th annual Gala Saturday evening at the Cullman Civic Center. The Gala is Cullman Regional’s...
APLICATIONS
Cullman Rotary hosts Earl Smith, veteran who helped divert nuclear disaster...
Earl Smith, formally an explosives expert with the USAF, spoke to the Cullman Rotary last week. / Loretta Gillespie
Airman 1st Class, Earl T. ‘Buster’...
