Cullman woman charged with rape, sodomy
Skylar Lyn Rittenberry (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was arrested Friday, charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy, transmitting obscene material...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lawrence County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lauderdale County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Franklin County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field...
Obituary: James Byron Leslie
Memorial service for Mr. James Byron Leslie, 87, of Hanceville, will be Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Hanceville First United...
Obituary: Flo Ann Dyer
Funeral service for Flo Ann Dyer, 71, will be Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Bro Larry Brown...
Obituary: James “JL” L. Godsey
James “JL” Levi Godsey, 71, of Dayton, TN., formerly of Double Springs, passed away on March 23, 2019.
James “JL” was born on November 29,...
85 years in, Bennett family still a staple of Cullman business
CULLMAN, Ala. - This month, Bennett Tire Service will celebrate 50 years in its U.S. Highway 31 location in Cullman. Owner Doug Bennett stressed...
Dodge City welcomes two new businesses
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City welcomed two new businesses at its town council meeting Wednesday night. Representatives from the ABC Family Medical Clinic...
Dodge City welcomes two new businesses
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City welcomed two new businesses at its town council meeting Wednesday night. Representatives from the ABC Family Medical Clinic...
Baileyton: ‘Taking care of the kids and your seniors is what makes a town...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The town of Baileyton, located in northeast Cullman County, was incorporated in 1973. The community was settled in 1870 by Robert...
Busy Bee Café readying to celebrate 100 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Busy Bee Café has been around for 100 years: two locations, three buildings, eight owners. It has seen much of...
Welcome to Berlin
BERLIN, Ala. - The town of Berlin was incorporated in 2018, becoming the 12th municipality in Cullman County. The community of Berlin has existed...
Hanceville Drug Company still hopping after all these years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Stepping inside the Hanceville Drug Company is much like stepping into the past. The more than 100-year-old business offers modern day...
Hanceville Drug Company still hopping after all these years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Stepping inside the Hanceville Drug Company is much like stepping into the past. The more than 100-year-old business offers modern day...
Obituary: Corey Clifford Mark Lindsey
Memorial service for Corey Clifford Mark Lindsey, 30, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Nellie Ruth Richter
Funeral service for Nellie Ruth Richter, 84, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...
Obituary: Daniel “Dan” Allen Isley (updated)
Daniel Alan Isley, 70, of Cullman, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.
Before serving the State of Alabama as an EMA Field Coordinator, Dan was...
Obituary: David Travis Pope
Funeral service for David Travis Pope, 55, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Yonnie Carolyn Stewart
Funeral service for Yonnie C. Stewart, 80, of Hanceville, will be Monday, March 25, 2019 at noon at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment...
BASSMASTER COLLEGE SERIES: Grand Valley State Duo Wins Bassmaster College Series Event On Alabama’s...
Lucas Murphy and Mitchell Gunn of Grand Valley State University win the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops...
ARCHERY: Cullman High, Cullman Middle, Vinemont Elementary win titles at Alabama State 3D/IBO Tournament
Cullman High School finished in first place at this weekend's Alabama State 3D/IBO Tournament with a score of 1662. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...
Hanceville Elementary student raises $200 to buy lunch for classmates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School 2nd grader Aistin Jeffrey (AJ) Gable was recognized for his “charitable spirit” by Mayor Kenneth Nail at the...
St. Bernard’s Boatright hanging up his hat
CULLMAN, Ala. – After 37 years of coaching basketball at several local stops, St. Bernard’s Greg Boatright is officially shutting it down. Boatright graduated...
Pilot Club celebrates completion of Pilot Light Home’s renovation, 100th birthday of Pilot Club...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Pilot Club of Cullman hosted an open house Wednesday at its newly renovated Pilot Light Home. The service organization celebrated...
GUDGER AMENDMENT SLOWS COMMON CORE REPEAL APPROVED BY STATE SENATE TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Thursday, the Alabama State Senate voted to repeal the controversial Common Core curriculum used as a standard for public schools...
Tribune and Wallace State produce permanent memento of 2018 Hail Storm
HANCEVILLE/CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune recently presented Cullman EMA Director Phyllis Little a full-size 3D printed model of “Walter,” the official Alabama state...
New councilmember Stam sworn at Hanceville’s council meeting
HANCEVILLE Ala. -- John Stam was sworn as the new council member at the Thursday night city council meeting in Hanceville. He was appointed...
KFC offers to hire displaced Rally’s employees
CULLMAN, Ala. — When Kenny Parks read about the abrupt closing of the Cullman Rally’s, resulting in its 11 employees being caught in limbo,...
Cullman County Schools breaks new ground with theater production
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In April, more than five months of coordinated effort will culminate in a new era of theater for students of Cullman...
A link to the ‘Old Country’
CULLMAN, Ala. - New owners of A Touch of German, Judith and John Caples, say the store is a link to the ‘Old Country.’
“My...
A link to the ‘Old Country’
A wall of cuckoo clocks at A Touch of German (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - New owners of A Touch of...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview plates 9 runs in 6th inning to pull away from Douglas,...
Dalton Payne was 3-for-5 at the plate with 3 RBIs in Fairview's win over Douglas Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW, Ala....
Cold Springs’ Tammy West talks about title teams and her time in coaching
BREMEN, Ala. – For the fourth time in school history, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are the AHSAA 2A Girls State Champions. It’s not...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview tops Vinemont at home 7-5, Friday night scoring wrap-up
Fairview's Anna Scott led the Lady Aggies with 2 RBIs in their win over Vinemont on Friday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW, Ala....
Obituary: Martha Faye Brockway
Martha Faye Brockway, 76, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, March 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.
"Martha Faye" was...
Obituary: Doyle Edward Roberson
Doyle Edward Roberson, 76, of Cullman, passed away March 21, 2019. He was born in Cullman December 28, 1942 to Doyle H. and Ellen...
Obituary: Eddie Mae Arledge
Funeral services Eddie Mae Greene Weldon Arledge, 89, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Smoky skies due to controlled burns
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many have noticed the smoky skies over parts of Cullman county throughout Friday but according to Cullman Fire Chief Bradberry the...
Hoop Faith
CULLMAN, Ala. – Basketball season may be over for schools across the state, but for the Krossover Basketball Association (K.B.A.), things are just getting...
A morning with Ophelia and James Fields
COLONY, Ala. – On most mornings, Ophelia Fields, 86, can be found at the Colony Senior Center playing dominoes with her many dear friends....
Cullman City Hall sees hail…sort of
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, a day after delivering a 3D printed model of “Walter,” Alabama’s official largest hailstone which fell during the...
Cullman City Hall sees hail…sort of
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, a day after delivering a 3D printed model of “Walter,” Alabama’s official largest hailstone which fell during the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders blast Ashville 10-0, Thursday night scoring wrap-up
Sidnie English (10) allowed just two hits and collected six strikeouts in the Lady Raiders' 10-0 win over Ashville on Thursday. (Nick Griffin for...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview’s Miller racks up 15 strikeouts in win over Good Hope, Thursday...
Jarrett Miller (19) allowed just 2 hits and racked up 15 strikeouts in Fairview's 2-0 win at Good Hope on Thursday. (Nick Griffin for...
Pet of the Week: Have a Lap? You need to meet Bella!
CULLMAN - A little good news from the Cullman County Animal Shelter to kick things off: recently shared “Amelia Er” has been “hired” as...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 21, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Giving from the Heart
CULLMAN — Cullman Caring for Kids received a huge and most pleasant surprise as trucks and trailers full of canned goods arrived from a...
Rallying around one another
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Rally’s in Cullman was closed Saturday afternoon without warning and the decision had left its 11 employees confused, hurt and...
‘A perfect storm’
CULLMAN - “A perfect storm” is how Dr. Lavell Thrasher described the circumstances that led to a 3-2 vote by the Cullman City School...
ARCHERY: West Point High, Vinemont Middle, East Elementary place 1st at Cullman County Championships;...
East Elementary posted a team score of 3122 to capture the elementary crown at this year's Cullman County Championships. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...
Obituary: Hobert M. Scott
Hobert M. Scott, age 91, passed away on March 20, 2019 at his Hanceville residence. He was born on August 14, 1927 to Gordon...
Obituary: Robin Wilbanks
Robin Wilbanks, 62, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born April 26, 1956, to Ervin and Naomi Sims...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope softball field named in honor of Greg “Pooh” Owen
(photo courtesy of Dana Dunagan)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Feb. 25, 2019 is a day that will always be remembered in Good Hope sports history...
Four of five School Tax Renewals pass by large margins; Arab district vote to...
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, four of the five school tax renewals that have stirred much local debate passed, renewing the one-mill and three-mill...
County School Superintendent reveals “Project X,” talks school safety and facility improvements to come...
CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette revealed “Project X” as a multi-use sports and event venue...
County School Superintendent reveals “Project X,” talks school safety and facility improvements to come...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette revealed “Project X” as a multi-use sports and event...
Obituary: Patricia “Patty” Ann Abbott Boyd
Patricia "Patty" Ann Abbott Boyd, 55, of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, March 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs....
PREP SOCCER: West Point splits home matchups with Fairview, Tuesday night wrap-up
WEST POINT, Ala. – It was just a few days ago when the Lady Warriors and Lady Aggies last squared off against one another...
Obituary: Inez Sams
Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Sams, 76, of Holly Pond, are Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Mark...
Roberta Gladys Venturella (Updated)
Roberta Gladys Venturella, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 94. Mrs. Venturella enjoyed gardening and working outside...
PREP SOFTBALL: Huge 5th inning lifts Good Hope to area win over Oneonta, Tuesday...
Morgan Goodwin (20) finished with three hits and three RBIs for the Lady Raiders in their win over Oneonta on Tuesday. (Sammy Confer for...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point opens area play with 5-3 win over Lawrence County, Tuesday...
Aubry Cleghorn (30) tossed six innings and collected six strikeouts in West Point's 5-3 win over Lawrence County on Tuesday. (Nick Griffin for The...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
West Point council welcomes Steve Link; contingency plan approved
West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer speaks to Town Attorney Dan Willingham at Monday night’s meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT- Ala. -...
Cullman City Council: Rezoning hearing set for April 15; annual Spring Cleanup April 1-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council set a public hearing for April 15 for the rezoning of property located on...
March 19, 2018 hailstorm: 1 year later
“Walter,” the hailstone preserved by Cullman Tribune reporter W.C. Mann, is the largest recorded stone in Alabama history, and the second largest ever officially...
Voters will decide today on continuation of property tax allocation for schools
This image was sent from Cullman High School to parents on Monday morning.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters will head to the polls today,...
Garden City councilman voices displeasure with commission spending on Rock the South preparations
The Garden City Town Council (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - When Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew asked council members Monday...
Multi-sport indoor complex coming to southwest Cullman
Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson shows plans for the new sports complex at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting....
PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Dyer’s 14 strikeouts lift Hanceville over Locust Fork, Monday night scoring wrap-up
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Monday night for a matchup with the Locust Fork Hornets and Mark Dyer...
ARCHERY: Cullman High, Cullman Middle, Vinemont Elementary place 1st at Cullman County Regional
Cullman High School finished in first place at the Cullman County Regional with a total score of 3295. (photo courtesy of Coach Sarah Martin)
HOLLY...
WSCC Athletics: Men’s tennis wins 4th straight match; men’s golf finishes runner-up at Goose...
Wallace State’s Cody Maddox, left, and Anthony Lumpkin, earned All-Tournament recognition at the Ron Marshall Spring Fling Tournament at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro.
HANCEVILLE,...
Wallace State hosting Carhartt Bassmaster College Series tour stop at Smith Lake March 21-23
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Wallace State’s BASS Fishing Club and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting the next stop on Carhartt Bassmaster College Series...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville enjoys 2nd annual Irish Festival
Tracy and Shawn Burgess were two of the colorful attendees at Saturday’s Hanceville Irish Heritage Festival. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -...
Schools, Chamber lobby for ‘yes’ votes in March 19 referendum
Image sent from Cullman High School to parents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters can head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, from 7...
Deadline approaching for March Madness Golf Tournament registration
Wallace State’s Relay For Life Team is gearing up for its March 30 March Madness Golf Tournament at Cullman’s Cross Creek Golf Course. The...
Cullman elementary students show off art in annual showcase
West Elementary third grader Avary Russo shows off her artwork Friday night at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala....
2019 BASSMASTER CLASSIC: Cullman native Jesse Wiggins finishes 3rd at Bassmaster Classic
Jesse Wiggins sitting on the hot seat as the leader during Sunday's weigh-in at the Bassmaster Classic. (Photo courtesy of Josh Griffin)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –...
Judge Kim Chaney talks internet safety for parents
Kim Chaney (W.C. Mann)
Our children are our nation’s most valuable assets. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for...
Wallace State hosting Fashion Show March 21 in recognition of National Women’s History Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Student Engagement and the Diversity Committee are hosting a Fashion Show on Thursday, March 21 at noon at the...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Blount County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide...
GUEST EDITORIAL: Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell urges Congress to ratify USMCA trade...
Farming Feeds Alabama, but our state’s farmers also help feed the world.
That’s why the Alabama Farmers Federation is urging Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada...
Obituary: Mary Roberts Wise Lambert
Mary Roberts Wise Lambert, 80, of Albertville, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. She was born Nov. 21, 1938, to Earnest and Arvella...
Obituary: Harold Junior Harris
Harold Junior Harris was born on Aug. 10, 1955 and passed away on March 15, 2019 at the age of 63. Visitation will be...
PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Lady Warriors fall in Smith Lake Classic Championship Game, Saturday scoring wrap-up
JASPER, Ala. – The Lady Warriors traveled to Jasper this weekend for a packed slate of softball action at this year’s Smith Lake Classic...
PREP TRACK/FIELD: Cullman Girls, Boys finish 2nd, 4th respectively at Cullman Invitational
Cullman's Cannon Trimble and St. Bernard's Joseph Arriaga comepte in the 1600-Meter Run at the Cullman Invitational Saturday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman knocks off Pell City at home 5-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pell City traveled to Cullman High School on Saturday for a matchup with the Lady Bearcats and the Lady Panthers were...
PREP SOCCER: Aggies, Lady Aggies capture inaugural Cullman County Cup Championships
The Aggies and Lady Aggies knocked off Good Hope and West Point respectively to win Saturday's inaugural Cullman County Cup. (Nick Griffin for The...
Tribune Column: Fishing with Tim
I want to start off by introducing myself. I am an avid outdoorsman, a tournament angler and a high school fishing coach. I have...
The touchy subject of taxes
I am fortunate to work in a school system whose community voted to keep a local tax to improve schools. I am also fortunate...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers, Principal of the Month: Michelle Pender, April Hays, Chris...
(Left) April Hays (front row, second from right) is so attached to her students that, when we brought her out to see her Nissan...
CCBOE recognizes students, faculty; personnel changes
West Point Intermediate School’s Sonia Eady, left, pictured with Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, received a CCBOE e5 Exceptional Service Award. (W.C. Mann for The...
5 area bands receive all Superior ratings at Music Performance Assessments
The Hanceville High School Concert Band was one of five in Cullman County to receive all Superior ratings at its Music Performance Assessment. (contributed)
CULLMAN,...
Obituary: Genora Brown
Funeral Service for Genora Brown, age 85, of Bremen, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Cordis Edward Brannan
Funeral Service for Cordis Edward Brannan, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Helen L. Stephens
Helen L. Stephens was born on Dec. 1, 1941 and passed away on March 14, 2019.
APLICATIONS
Berlin Town Council eyes additional growth
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening took an early look at a proposed new subdivision and continued work on its...
