City School Board votes 3-2 to oust Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday night not to renew Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill's contract. Numerous...
Alabama Press Association votes to censure Alabama editor over KKK editorial
This editorial ran in Linden, Alabama's The Democrat-Reporter on Feb. 14, 2019. (Courtesy of WVTM 13)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Press Association Board of...
Empty Bowls: ‘One of our best years ever, if not the best’
For a ticket price of $10, guests received hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink, along with a handmade pottery bowl...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview comes from behind to upset Cherokee County and advance to Regional...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Fairview is back in the sweet 16 for the fourth time in five years but this year they had to travel...
West Point Town Council remembers Kilgo, will hold special Feb. 25 session
West Point Councilman Frankie Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s meeting o the West Point Town Council (Christy Perry for...
Community with Carol: Ross Harrison of Sacred Heart School
Ross Harrison, left, with Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
For this week’s Community with Carol, It was my pleasure to sit...
‘He didn’t expect to leave this earth so soon’
A family photo of Josh Pinkard, his wife Terra and their three children (contributed)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard was one of...
Pet of the Week: Patriot looking for his new headquarters
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay passed along the good news that last week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week,...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Connor Bruce wins individual low medalist title as WSCC men’s golf finishes...
Wallace State's Men's Golf Team carded a 14-over 590 overall, opening the event with a 292 on Friday and closing with a 293 on Saturday....
(Updated) West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo dies at 61
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 at the age of 61. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
WEST POINT, Ala. -...
PREP BASEBALL: Monday night recap; Cullman and West Point collect opening day wins, Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders kicked off the 2019 baseball season at home against Cleveland Monday night and the Raiders fell...
Cullman area preparing for potential flooding
At a municipal maintenance facility in Hanceville on Monday, Hanceville firefighter Nathan Morgan, along with other workers and volunteers, filled trailer loads of sand...
Obituary: Jerry Mack Winkles
Jerry Mack Winkles, 66, of Addison, entered into rest on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced by Nichols Funeral Home.
Obituary: Laura Jean Allen
Laura Jean Allen, age 52, of Cullman, passed away on Feb. 17, 2019, at UAB Hospital. She was born April 30, 1966, to Herman...
Obituary: Clifford Andrew Handley
Funeral services for Clifford Andrew Handley, Sr., 86, of Cullman, AL will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Moss Service...
Obituary: Susie Lue Pruitt
Susie Lue Pruitt, 84, was born on Jan. 20, 1935 and passed away on Feb. 16, 2019 in Cullman, Alabama.
Arrangements will be updated by...
Obituary: Judith Ann Roberson
Judith Ann Roberson, 72, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 16, 2019 at Cottage of the Shoals in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
Ms. Roberson was born...
PREP BASKETBALL: Piedmont knocks off Hanceville 59-48 in Northeast Regional
Hanceville's R.J. Evans (1) drives past a Piedmont defender during the Bulldogs' 59-48 loss Monday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. –...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 18, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has died
Kenneth Kilgo (Cullman Tribune file photo)
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has died at age 61. The announcement of Kilgo's passing...
Lenzell “Sonny” Williams
Funeral services for Mr. Lenzell "Sonny" Williams, age 73, of Cordova, formerly of Trimble; will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19...
Obituary: Nerissa Sanders
Services for Mrs. Nerissa Sanders, age 68, of Vinemont are incomplete at this time.
She was born on Oct. 6, 1950 and passed away at...
WEATHER ALERT: ‘Rainfall amounts expected are very similar to what we received in December...
Photo courtesy of pixabay
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ahead of this week's expected rainfall totals and flooding, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) is monitoring...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats finish third at 2019 Southern Shootout
FOLEY, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to Foley over the weekend for the 2019 Southern Shootout and placed third in their bracket...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Elementary, Vinemont Middle place first at Eagle Eye Archery Tournament
Vinemont Middle School took home top honors at the Eagle Eye Archery Tournament this weekend with a score of 3293. (photo courtesy of Vinemont...
Senior Spotlight: Meet 101-year-old Ruth Duke, part 2
Ruth's family, coming from Georgia, 1904 (Contributed)
See part one here.
In 1938, when Ruth Harris married Hanley Duke, the Great Depression was coming to an...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond falls to Westminster Christian 70-44 in Northwest Regional
Holly Pond's Levi Boatright (34) drives to the basket during the Broncos' loss to Westminster Christian Saturday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Mobile 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...
Task force advises: Severe weather preparedness includes guarding against human trafficking
CULLMAN - As we prepare to enter Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 17-22, the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force advises that natural...
Obituary: Eunice Dessie Shelton
Mrs. Eunice Dessie Shelton, age 83 of Hanceville, AL, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by her...
Obituary: Sara Glenda Sue (Price) Freeman
Mrs. Sara Glenda Sue (Price) Freeman, age 79 of Hanceville, AL, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at her residence.
She is survived by her...
Obituary: Jaye Byran Brock
Funeral services for Jaye Byran Brock, 59 of Dutton, AL, will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos fall to Lauderdale County 47-32 in Northwest Regional
Kirsten Campbell (20) attacks the basket during Holly Pond's 47-32 loss to Lauderdale County Saturday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –...
Putting the bowls in ‘Empty Bowls’
Left to right: Karl Poirier, Nancy Bryant, Fred Hale, Jayne Roberts and Kyle Ganues pose for a photo while unpacking bowls ahead of Monday's...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point’s postseason run ends with 54-35 loss to Pleasant Grove
Miriam Oldacre (10) drives past a Pleasant Grove defender during West Point's 54-35 loss to the Lady Spartans Saturday morning. (Nick Griffin for The...
Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard 1 of 5 victims in Aurora, Illinois mass shooting
Video image from WVTM 13 shows the scene Friday afternoon near the Henry Pratt Company west of Chicago.
Updated Feb. 16, 2019 at 11:25 a.m....
Cullman Caring for Kids announces partnership with Cullman Tribune
Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director Nancy Bryant and Director Javon Daniel pose for a photo this week. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teacher of the Month: Breann Prince: ‘I love what I...
Tony Serra Product Specialist D.J. Maxwell introduces Teacher of the Month Breann Prince to the 2019 Nissan Altima she will be driving for the...
Publix donates almost $9K to Cullman Caring for Kids
Publix District Manager Vince Mingione (right) and Cullman Publix Store Manager Brad Boshell (left) presented this year’s annual Food for All Campaign donation to...
Chamber welcomes Bruce Pieper to community luncheon
Dr. Bruce Pieper gave an enthusiastic presentation at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Community Luncheon Friday at the All Steak. (Seth Miller...
Holly Pond native believed to be among victims in Aurora, Illinois shooting
Video image from WVTM 13 shows the scene Friday afternoon near the Henry Pratt Co. west of Chicago.
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2019/02/16/holly-pond-native-josh-pinkard-1-5-victims-aurora-illinois-mass-shooting
Update Feb. 15, 2019 at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs cruises past Hatton 49-33 to advance to Northwest Regional Finals
Elizabeth Hill (3) led all scorers with 26 points in Cold Springs' 49-33 win over Hatton Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Obituary: Myra Juanita Lane
Visitation for Myra Juanita Lane, age 70, of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.17, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Hazel Beatrice Persall Hathcote
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Beatrice Persall Hathcote, age 92, formerly of Jones Chapel, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019....
Obituary: James Voyles
James Voyles, 92, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. He was born Dec. 25, 1926, to Amos and Nora Posey Voyles.
Mr....
Appalachian Regional Commission, ADECA visit Cullman
Health Sciences teacher Tracy Smith looks on as Hanceville seniors Destiny Short and Gracie Hudspeth explain their use of medical simulation training equipment to...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 15, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
WSCC TENNIS: Wallace State tennis teams open ACCC play at home today vs. Marion...
Wallace State's 2019 Men's Tennis teams. (Photos courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s tennis teams host Marion Military Institute on Friday for...
PREP TENNIS: Lady Bearcats top Hartselle on the road 7-2; Bearcats fall 6-3
Cullman split their varsity tennis matches on the road against Hartselle Thursday night. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Mason)
HARTSELLE - Cullman traveled to Hartselle for...
Obituary: Jessie Allen Smitherman
Jessie "Allen" Smitherman, 74, of Vinemont, entered into rest on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at his home.
Allen was born on Sept. 20, 1944 in...
Obituary: William Joshua Phillips
William Joshua Phillips was born on Feb. 8, 2019 and passed away on Feb. 8, 2019.
Obituary: Randy Adam Mooney
Randy Adam Mooney, 35, was born on Feb. 22, 1983 in Cullman, AL and passed away on Feb. 10, 2019.
Obituary: Floyd Donald Bates
Floyd Donald Bates, 86, was born on Jan.25, 1932 and passed away on Feb. 14, 2019.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 16, 2019 at...
Obituary: Charles Dewayne Freeman
Charles Dewayne Freeman, 82, passed away on Feb. 12, 2019. He was born Nov. 15, 1936 to Onnie and Audrey Freeman, who preceded him...
Obituary: Karola Erika Reynolds
Karola Erika Reynolds, 77 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.
Mrs. Reynolds was born in Germany on Oct. 5, 1941. She met...
Obituary: Billy C. Keller
Funeral services for Billy C. Keller, 77, of Cullman will be on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at two o’clock at Moss Service Funeral Home...
Obituary: Billy C. Keller
Funeral services for Billy C. Keller, 77, of Cullman will be on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at two o’clock at Moss Service Funeral Home...
PREP SOCCER: Good Hope kicks off first season in 20 years on the road...
Captains for St. Bernard and Good Hope meet for the coin toss before Thursday night's varsity girls match. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN...
Baileyton sweethearts crowned 2019 King and Queen of Valentine’s Day
Tom Cawley and Linda Cullen (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 2-15-19 at 7:16 a.m.
BAILEYTON - The votes have been counted and Tom Cawley...
West Elementary’s Shaddix honored at ASDE meeting after being named Alabama School Counselor of...
Elizabeth Shaddix (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - West Elementary School Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix received statewide recognition earlier this year when she...
WSCC Nursing students prepare for SkillsUSA presentation
Wallace State Nursing students Taylor Brock, left, Paige Love, Megan Moore, and Nursing Instructor Heather Ashley are preparing for the 2019 Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership...
Cullman man arrested for sexual abuse
Cody Daniel McNabb (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree sexual abuse. Cullman County Sheriff's Office...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 14, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Good Hope awards bid for new pump station, sewer lines
Cullman Tribune file photo
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded a bid for a new pump station and sewer...
Colony unveils plan for high-tech summer youth enrichment program
Colony’s week-long Summer Enrichment Program begins on June 3 at the Tom Bevill Library at the Colony Educational Complex. (Tribune file photo)
COLONY - The...
Cullman’s Jason Sanders says he’ll challenge Sen. Doug Jones in 2020
Jason Sanders poses for a photo Tuesday night in Cullman. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman resident Jason Sanders at Tuesday night’s...
Cullman’s Shaddix Company relocating to Vinemont, expanding
The Shaddix Company is currently located at 344 County Road 1177, just off Alabama Highway 157 near Interstate 65. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...
Colony polling location moving, gym closing
Colony Educational Complex (Tribune file photo)
COLONY - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council announced that the community’s polling place is changing....
Obituary: David D’Wayne Bethke, Sr.
Memorial service for David D'Wayne Bethke, Sr., age 75, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb.18, 2019, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Margaret Ramsey Powers
Margaret Ramsey Powers, 89, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. She was born on Feb. 7, 1930 in Birmingham, AL.
She was preceded in...
Obituary: Betty O. Blair
Betty O. Blair, 73, went home to be with our Lord on Feb. 12, 2019. Funeral services will be at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant...
Obituary: Betty Anne Rhodes
Betty A. Rhodes, 93, of Crane Hill passed away Feb. 12, 2019. She was born April 12, 1925 to Jesse Alonzo and Leo Tribble...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures planned for Feb. 14
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists the following lane closures are planned for Thursday, Feb. 14, on Interstate 65 in...
Aderholt calls for entries in 2019 Congressional Art Competition
The winning entry from District 4 in 2017, "Karmann Ghia" by Magnolia Bachman (www.house.gov)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt,R-Alabama today called for entries in...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 13, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Scholarship available from Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District
The Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District is now accepting applications for a $500 scholarship sponsored by the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association....
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats crush Indian Springs 8-1 to kick off 2019 season
CULLMAN – The Lady Bearcats kicked off the 2019 season at home Tuesday night with an 8-1 rout of Indian Springs. Abby Branham led...
Pet of the Week: Fonzie looking for a cool friend
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Fonzie is a yellow lab mix, a laid-back,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s season comes to an end with 64-62 heartbreaker on the...
Good Hope's Cole Maddox (2) attacks the basket during the Raiders' 64-62 loss at D.A.R. Tuesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
GRANT -...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ postseason run ends with 55-49 loss to Sumiton Christian; sub-regionals...
Cold Springs' Brody Peppers (14) races after a loose ball during the Eagles' 55-49 loss to Sumiton Christian Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for The...
Cullman seniors dance the night away
Wilda and Tommy Kohlenberg were honored Saturday night for being the “longest-married” couple in attendance at the Senior Outreach Organization. The Kohlenbergs have been...
Marchman speaks on Rock the South preparations
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met with Rock the South Producer Nathan Baugh Tuesday morning prior to its scheduled 8:30...
Obituary: Allen Duell Moore
Funeral services for Allen Duell Moore, age 89, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Bennett
Memorial services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Bennett, 85, of Cullman are Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment...
Obituary: Byron Fredrick Johnson
Funeral services for Byron Fredrick Johnson, 60, of Vinemont, are Thursday, Feb.14, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Johnny Milligan officiating,...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 12, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
2 charged with trafficking illegal drugs; stolen car recovered
Joseph Bradley Sivley, left, and Angela Beth Stillwell (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
NEW CANAAN - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Sunday...
St. Bernard’s Abbot Cletus D. Meagher set to retire this year
Abbot Cletus D. Meagher, O.S.B. (St. Bernard)
CULLMAN - In accordance with the law proper to the American-Cassinese Congregation of Benedictine Monks, which stipulates 75...
Ivey calls for increased correctional staffing, 3 new prisons; Shedd responds
Gov. Kay Ivey (Cullman Tribune file photo)
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued an op-ed entitled "An Alabama Solution to an Alabama...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Men’s basketball claims sole possession of 1st in ACCC North, WBB,...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Demarkus Lampley’s game-winning basket with three seconds remaining lifted Wallace State’s men to a thrilling 73-71 victory at Shelton State over...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman collects 7-1 win over St. John Paul Catholic II
The Lady Bearcats tennis team defeated St. John Paul Catholic II at home 7-1 Monday night. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Mason)
CULLMAN – After narrowly...
Community with Carol: Becky Goff with United Way of Cullman County, part 2
Carol Berry, left, and Becky Goff, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
I did not have a new guest this week on Community with...
‘I guess God had other plans’
Ben Moore batted .251 with 11 doubles, three home runs and 28 RBIs in his two seasons with the Southern Illinois Miners. (Photo courtesy...
Cullman Council sends zoning request back to planning commission; police officers honored
Left to right: Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Officer Matt Schlosser and Officer Tim Nalley listen as Councilman Andy Page reads proclamations honoring each officer...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point eliminates East Limestone 65-46 to advance to Northwest Regional
Miriam Oldacre (10) racked up 31 points, eight rebounds and five steals in West Point's sub-regional win over East Limestone Monday night. (Bill Piper...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos advance to Northwest Regional with 44-43 win over Carbon Hill;...
Holly Pond celebrates after knocking off Carbon Hill 44-43 and advancing to the 2019 Northwest Regional. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND –...
Jason Nunnelley named new director of Technology Village Cullman
Jason Nunnelley will take charge of Cullman’s Technology Village on Feb. 25. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman...
For Kids’ Sake dazzles with more than 80 performers
The youngest solo performer at this year’s Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show was 5-year-old Alexa Park, who performed her ballet to “Baby...
Obituary: Francis John Boyle
Funeral services for Francis John Boyle, age 64, of Decatur, will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at First Baptist Church...
Obituary: Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson, 81, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 11, 2019 at Haleyville Healthcare surrounded by his family.
Mr. Thompson was born on July...
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Arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
