Turning canine companions into good citizens, and much more
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Paula Kretzschmar is a dog person, and that’s putting it mildly. On a quiet little west Cullman County back road, the...
Local schools gearing up for Friday nights on the gridiron
CULLMAN, Ala. –
Cullman County Schools’ second annual Media Day is in the books and all seven
county schools are gearing up for the start of...
Attention nonprofits: United Way seeking applicants for funding
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) this week announced that applications are now available for nonprofit entities seeking funding. The...
Fairview discusses controversial bus behind Fire Station 1
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council Monday night again addressed concerns about the bus parked behind Fairview Fire Station 1, located along Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holly Pond talks community meetings with legislators, unauthorized employee payments
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s Governmental Affairs Committee will host the first in a series of...
(Updated) EXCLUSIVE: Franey resigns from Cullman Chamber, Danford declines interim post
Updated 8-6-19 at 5:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A source close to the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Monday evening reported to The Tribune that...
The Cullman Tribune moves from 3 to 5 days per week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune has moved from three days a week to five, starting today, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, and Publisher Noah...
Obituary: Ronald “Ron” Lea Woods, Sr.
It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald “Ron” Lea Woods, Sr. announces his passing Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 at the VA...
Obituary: Shelby Ridgeway Day
Graveside services for Shelby Ridgeway Day, 80, of Vinemont, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at Flint Creek Cemetery with Alton...
Obituary: Michael Gus Gross
Memorial services for Michael Gus Gross, 62, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Baileyton announces meeting with Shedd, Gudger; horse show this weekend
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council Monday night announced the Town will host a meeting Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7 a.m. at the...
Hanceville police chief issues statement on officer-involved shooting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Hanceville man was killed in an officer-involved shooting along County Road 599 near Hanceville Sunday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
Wallace State Nursing opens Mother’s Lounge for nursing moms
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College held a ribbon cutting Thursday, Aug. 1, in the School of Nursing and Center for Science to...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State Nursing pins 97 students; includes 1st group to complete new mobility program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education pinned almost 100 students who recently completed the Associate Degree in Nursing...
Cullman native Kane Ward wins WWA National Championship
MONROE, Wash. – The 2019 Nautique World Wake Association (WWA) Wakeboard National Championships are in the books and this year, there was some local...
Cold Springs’ Burleson celebrates retirement after nearly 30 years
BREMEN, Ala. - After 28 years of serving at Cold Springs High School, Timothy Burleson celebrated his retirement with the community and other faculty...
Obituary: “DADA” Carmen Lloyd Bomberry
Funeral services for “DADA” Carmen Lloyd Bomberry, 57, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 5, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Robbie Lee Huffstutler
Mrs. Robbie Lee Huffstutler of Cullman passed away Aug. 2, 2019 at the age of 81.
She was born in Cullman June 6, 1938 to...
Obituary: Betty McCamy
Betty McCamy was born Nov. 5, 1940 in Blountsville, AL and passed away Aug. 3, 2019 in Bessemer, Alabama.
Visitation will be at Moss Service...
Obituary: Steven E. Mustgrove
Funeral services for Steven E. Mustgrove, 43, of Hayden, AL will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 7, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Teresa Darlene Ballard
Darlene Ballard, 53, of West Point passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019.
She was born May 11, 1966 in Tennessee to Charles and Frances Simmons.
The...
(Updated) Hanceville man dead in officer-involved shooting
Updated 8-4-19 6:50 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in an officer-involved shooting along County Road 599 near Hanceville Sunday afternoon.
Cullman County...
Addison Bulldog Band marching in a new direction
ADDISON, Ala. - It’s an exciting new adventure for the Addison High School marching band as Garrett McCurley takes over the band program this...
Teachers, administrators getting ready for school, part 2
Part 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – It won’t be long until kids- and the grownups charged with riding herd over them- head back to school. The...
Students, families enjoy Kids’ Night Out in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Children filled CW Day Park in Hanceville Friday evening for Kids’ Night Out. The party is hosted each year by the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1903, 1933
From the files of 1903:
The depot here was destroyed by fire on Monday morning, between 2 and 3 o’clock. The night operator, S.H. Johnson,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Pike 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,...
Young farmers cultivate success in statewide contests
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Young farmers cultivated success — and scored more than $80,000 in prizes — during contests at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 47th...
Obituary: Stephen Lawrence Glenn
Stephen Lawrence Glenn, 67, of Hanceville passed away Aug. 2, 2019. He was born May 21,1952 in Morgan County to George Edward and Georgia...
Obituary: Bill Clinton Horton
Tribute services for Bill Clinton Horton, 49, of Cullman, AL will be Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. The family will receive...
Sons of Liberty Riders and Christian Motorcycle Association offer prayers at county schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning, county schools around Cullman were visited by members of the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and the Alabama Sons of Liberty...
2019 EvaBank Midnight Run sees best turnout in years
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CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday night provided great conditions for the 2019 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K and it certainly showed when the crowd of runners...
Griffin named to Hillsdale College Dean’s List
HILLSDALE, Mich. - Genevieve Griffin, a sophomore physics major at Hillsdale College, was named to the Dean’s List for the 2019 spring semester.
Griffin is...
Gov. Ivey awards $390K grant to assist sexual assault victims across the state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $390,599 grant to support the Alabama Coalition Against Rape, a nonprofit organization that assists victims...
Chamber welcomes 20th Youth Leadership Cullman County class
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night welcomed its 2019-2020 Youth Leadership Cullman County class. This is the 20th...
NAFCO breaks ground on new access road, will create 30 new jobs
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Let’s keep moving Cullman forward!” Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker said at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new industrial access...
Wallace State kicks off new year of senior education and enrichment through WaLLi
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) on Thursday held a kickoff and registration luncheon for the 2019-20 year of its Wallace State...
Obituary: Jewel “Dean” Manning
Funeral services for Jewel “Dean” Manning, 93, of Hanceville, AL will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Russell Monroe “Butch” Godfrey
Russell Monroe “Butch” Godfrey, 72, of Cullman, formerly of Orange Beach, AL passed away July 31, 2019.
He was born Sept. 18, 1946 to Gilmer...
Obituary: Edith Ruth Daniel
Edith Ruth Daniel, 80, of Phil Campbell, entered into rest Aug. 1, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Mrs. Daniel was born March 10, 1939...
Obituary: Marlon Dale Pipkins
Marlon Dale Pipkins, 63, of Haleyville entered into rest Aug. 1, 2019 at his Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Pipkins was born Oct. 4, 1955 in...
Obituary: Vance Willette
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Vance William Willette, 49, of Double Springs.
Mr. Willette was born Sept. 14, 1969 to Ronald and...
Obituary: Edna Augusta Chafin
Edna Augusta Murphree Chafin lived a blessed 90 years.
She passed Aug. 2, 2019 from congestive heart failure at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Edna was proceeded...
Ivey awards $419K to Brooks’ Place
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $419,214.21 to Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center in Cullman.
Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview announced the award...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
City schools build 2 handicapped-accessible, unisex restrooms
Updated 8/2/19 at 4:12 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson said Friday morning that the school system built two new...
Good Samaritan receives $5K from Cullman Savings Bank, announces 5th annual Caring for Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The staff of Cullman Savings Bank on Thursday presented Good Samaritan Health Clinic (GSC) a check for $5,000 ahead of this...
Savoring summer: good times in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope held its annual back-to-school event Thursday evening, and the community gathered at Good Hope Municipal...
Obituary: John Paul Bowling
John Paul Bowling, 68, of Arley, Alabama entered into rest Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at North Alabama Specialty Hospital in Athens, surrounded by his...
Obituary: James Olen “Sonny” Brown
Funeral services for James Olen “Sonny” Brown, 82, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Amery Fae Dickerson
Funeral services for Amery Fae Dickerson, 3 months, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Obituary: Anna Sue Dean
Funeral services for Anna Sue Dean, 90, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with...
Meet your legislators at August town hall meetings
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s Governmental Affairs Committee this month will host three community forums featuring Cullman’s...
(Update) Cullman man killed in wreck near Johnson’s Crossing
Updated 8/2/19 at 11:58 a.m.
JOHNSON'S CROSSING, Ala. - A Cullman man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck in the community of Johnson's Crossing Thursday...
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System talks black bears in Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. – On vacations to the Tennessee or Georgia mountains, many hope to catch a glimpse of a black bear or two. What...
West Cullman Baptist Assoc. kicks off Christmas in August ministry
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its Christmas backpack ministry, the West Cullman Baptist Association (WCBA) kicked off its Christmas in August drive at Northside...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: He’s a Dandy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Dandy is an 11-month-old bulldog mix....
Teachers, administrators getting ready for school
CULLMAN, Ala. - It won’t be long until kids- and the grownups charged with riding herd over them- head back to school. The Tribune...
Wallace State Occupational Therapy Assistant program pins 60 students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The largest graduating class for Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program participated in a pinning ceremony recognizing their accomplishments....
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 1, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
City school board makes last-minute personnel changes ahead of new school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board held a special called meeting Thursday morning to take care of a few last-minute issues before...
No longer ‘helpless’: Smith Lake area fire departments prepare to launch second fire/rescue boat,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At one time, firefighters and EMTs around Smith Lake faced a formidable barrier to responding to emergency calls: the shoreline. Having...
Love letters to Jesus: ‘I just want everyone to know that Jesus loves them’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bonnie Guess is on a loving, faith-driven mission. She wants to deliver love letters to Jesus.
“My story is that I have...
Obituary: Myrl Powell Dobbins
Funeral services for Myrl Powell Dobbins, 90, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Cullman County Public Library sees huge turnout to celebrate ‘The Boy Who Lived’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Inspired by one of the most popular book series of all time, the Cullman County Public Library held a birthday party for...
ALDOT responds to request for safety upgrades at Hwy. 278/CR 831; What do you...
LOGAN, Ala. - After contacting the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to request safety upgrades such as a traffic light at the intersection of...
2nd annual Poor Man Poker Run this Saturday on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Poor Man Poker Run returns to Lewis Smith Lake Saturday to raise money for The Smith Lake Task Force...
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ not a Tarantino classic but worth a watch;...
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is the ninth film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot...
Arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Heart transplant recipient Ovuke McCoy speaks at Heart Walk kick-off breakfast
CULLMAN, Ala. The American Heart Association and Cullman Regional held a kick-off breakfast Wednesday morning at Loft 212 for this year’s Heart Walk. The...
Wallace State’s Student Resource Center Tutorial Lab earns CRLA certification
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Student Resource Center Tutorial Lab Tutor Training has been recognized by the College Reading & Learning Association's...
Cullman Regional Foundation announces 28th annual Golf Extravaganza
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation on Tuesday announced its 28th annual Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Extravaganza will be held Monday, Sept. 9...
‘Fuego y Furia’: Bearcat Band readies for 2019 marching season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Cullman High School Bearcat Marching Band wrapped up band camp with a performance for family and friends at Oliver...
Vinemont Band has ‘High Hopes’ as it prepares for 2019 marching season
VINEMONT, Ala. - The 2019 Vinemont Eagle Marching Band is celebrating Vinemont School’s 50th year with a show band director Skyler King said, “is...
Obituary: David Earl Kritner
Funeral services for David Earl Kritner, 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment...
Obituary: Jonathan Ray Welch
Jonathan Ray Welch, 26, was born Jan. 15, 1993 to Steve and Tressie Welch. He died Friday, July 26, 2019.
Jonathan graduated from West Point...
Obituary: Mary Brown
Funeral services for Mary Brown, 81, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Parts of the new Eva Road Bridge coming together
CULLMAN, Ala. – Parts of the new Eva Road Bridge crossing Bridge Creek were put in place Tuesday, tangible evidence that the months-long project...
Apply now for fall 2019 session of CCSO Citizens’ Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Applications are being accepted now for the fall 2019 session of the popular Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens' Academy. The academy...
WSCC Wellness Center client surprised by volleyball teammates on 90th birthday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Longtime Wallace State Wellness Center client Bobbie Messersmith was surprised by her volleyball teammates on her 90th birthday on July 17....
Arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
The wheels of justice: active homicide cases in Cullman County, part 2
Editor’s note: All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune continues its review of pending homicide cases in Cullman County,...
Pet of the Week: You’ll be D-lighted with Annie D!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Annie D. is a heeler mix who’s...
Obituary: John Hasenbein
Memorial services for John Morice Hasenbein, 74, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug.1, 2019 at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Hasenbein passed...
Woodland Village’s Ann Trucks crowned 2019 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Ms. Ann Trucks, of Cullman, was crowned 2019 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home during the Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant held at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats running back Jayden Sullins commits to Navy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Jayden Sullins has known for a while that he’d get the chance to play football at the next...
Case of man accused of killing Tommy Piper heading to grand jury with additional...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Court, with Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas as authorized acting district judge on behalf of District Judge Rusty Turner,...
United Way Stuff the Bus drive brings in more than 14,000 items
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) Stuff the Bus school supply drive ended recently, with a total that Public Relations Manager...
Arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Stadium, Oak Drives to reopen by Aug. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stadium Drive Northeast and Oak Drive Northeast are set to reopen by Monday, Aug. 5, just in time for the new...
Dinkin flicka! The Ostrich hosts ‘The Office’ trivia night at Goat Island Brewing
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fifty-six teams competed Saturday night in The Office Trivia Night hosted by The Ostrich at Goat Island Brewing.
The Ostrich, aka humorist...
Obituary: Eugene “Gene” Price Brown
Eugene "Gene" Price Brown passed away July 27, 2019 at the age of 85.
He was born Nov. 15, 1933 to Price and Della Mae...
Obituary: Joseph “Tommy” Hays
Funeral services for Joseph “Tommy” Hays, 54, of Hanceville will be held at Hanceville Ablaze Revival Center (old post office) 201 Main St. NW...
Fairview band car show raises $3K for instrument repairs
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Saturday morning, classic car owners and enthusiasts around north Alabama came together to raise money for the Fairview High School marching band at the...
Flat-out fun! CP&R puts on ‘The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CP&R) on Saturday afternoon concluded its annual week-long summer theater camp with a production of...
Choice Rentals’ Cruise-In raises more than $1,600 for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Choice Rentals on Saturday reached out to help Ashley Wilson and Curt’s Closet, her local nonprofit clothing and accessory boutique...
ARCHERY: Vinemont’s Sartin places 1st at NASP Championship; full local results
NASHVILLE, Tenn. –
The 2019 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) season came to an end
with the NASP Championships at the Music City Center...
SWIMMING: Cullman Swim Team competes at State Meet in Opelika
OPELIKA, Ala. – The Alabama Recreation and Parks Association’s (ARPA) final swim meet of the season was held at the Opelika Sportsplex this weekend...
APLICATIONS
Tinsel & Timber Auction to kick off Christmas season in support...
CULLMAN, Ala. - First Source For Women will host its annual Tinsel & Timber Live and Silent Auction on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6-8...
