Council recognizes Hanceville Middle School football team; pavilion repairs to begin
The Hanceville Middle School football team poses for a photo with the Hanceville City Council at Thursday night’s council meeting. (Christy Perry for The...
Cullman Regional showcases positive growth, new robotic surgery capabilities
Urologist/Robotic Surgery Director Dr. Erik Wallin talks to a guest about Cullman Regional’s new da Vinci Xi robotic surgery device, which has been in...
Obituary: Robert “R.C.Cullman” Carl Phillips
Robert Carl Phillips, known to his friends as “R.C.,” passed away Jan. 23, 2019 at the age of 92.
Following junior high school at Good...
Obituary: James I. Forester
Funeral services for Mr. James I. Forester, 72, of Dodge City, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral...
Golden’s last-second basket lifts Fairview to 45-43 win over Hanceville
Payton Golden (4) led the Lady Aggies with 12 points in their 45-43 win over Hanceville Thursday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
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Lady Warriors top Lady Eagles 68-58 to advance to varsity girls’ championship game
Lexi Shadix (1) posted 21 points in West Point's win over Cold Springs Thursday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – In Thursday...
Lady Warriors rout Holly Pond 45-18 to secure JV girls’ title game spot
Sidney Smith led the Lady Warriors with 14 points in their 45-18 win over Holly Pond Thursday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Apply now for spring 2019 session of CCSO Citizens’ Academy
Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the use of firearms by law enforcement officers as instructor Sgt. David Nunn gets ready to bring students to...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Judge Michelle Thomason to discuss veterans court at Wallace State event
Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will welcome Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason as a special guest speaker...
Wallace State’s John Wilson named Chef of the Year by Alabama Chapter of American...
Wallace State Chef John Wilson, right, advises Wallace State student Brye Forbes in preparation for last year’s SkillsUSA national competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Chef...
Mental health care program underway to aid Cullman County inmates
WellStone Behavioral Health CEO Chris Van Dyke is seen here addressing the Cullman County Commission about the Stepping Up Initiative last summer. The program...
Cullman Police investigating armed robbery at Hwy. 278W/I-65 Chevron; 1 injured
Image from the Chevron’s video surveillance system shows one of the suspects. See the full video below.
Updated 1-24-19 at 4:49 p.m.
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Kid Rock coming to Rock the South
CULLMAN - Kid Rock will be performing at Rock the South 2019. The announcement was made Thursday morning. Kid Rock joins already announced acts...
Remembering Rev. Jim Walker (1933-2019)
Shown in 2016, left to right, are Mike Sparks, former Wallace State Singers and Concert Choir director; Rev. Jim Walker, founder of the school’s...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville cruises past Vinemont to advance to semi-finals
Romain Pochon (2) goes up for a dunk during Hanceville's 69-35 win over Vinemont Wednesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – To...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs holds off comeback from Lady Broncos to advance to semi-final...
Camryn Crider (12) finished with a game-high 20 points in Cold Springs' 55-43 win over Holly Pond Wednesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview bests Good Hope in OT, 34-31, to get to 9th-grade boys’...
Fairview's Parker Martin (3) led the Aggies with 11 points in their 34-31 win over Good Hope Wednesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman...
Cold Springs, Vinemont High Schools receive $50K grants from CCCDC
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded Cold Springs and Vinemont High Schools $50,000 each at its monthly meeting Tuesday night....
Obituary: Melvin Glenn Nickelson
Melvin Glenn Nickelson of Falkville, Alabama passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born Dec. 30, 1942 to Luther and...
Obituary: Mary Evelyn Calvert
Mary Evelyn Calvert of Cullman passed away Jan. 22, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born Oct. 16, 1931 to Thomas and...
Obituary: Helen Marie Forstmann Davenport (updated)
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Marie Forstmann Davenport, 90, of Cullman are Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church,...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point knocks off Vinemont 33-14 to advance to 9th grade boys’...
West Point's Ethan Gammon (2) drives to the basket during the Warriors' 33-14 win over Vinemont Wednesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
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Obituary: Helen L. Mikeal
Funeral services for Helen L. Mikeal, 74, of Hanceville are Friday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Paul Campbell officiating,...
Obituary: Betty Bryan McFarland
Betty Bryan McFarland passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Summerford Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 27, 1930, to Crawford Jackson and...
Obituary: Sonja Josephine Burke
Funeral Service for Sonja Josephine Burke, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
I-65 N lane closure at Lacon planned for Thursday, Jan. 24
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the northbound outside lane and shoulder at Exit 318 (U.S. 31 Lacon) in Morgan...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
County commission talks elevators, addresses mental health services for inmates
The Cullman County Commission met most recently on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met...
Cullman TOPS celebrates 50 years
Joan Corriher and Candy Wachter from Cullman TOPS (contributed)
CULLMAN - The Cullman chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is celebrating 50 years of being...
Colony recognized by Morehouse School of Medicine for community garden
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the award presented to Colony by Morehouse School of Medicine for the development of the town’s community garden. (W.C....
Rock N Roll Sushi opens today in Cullman
Artwork and music create a unique atmosphere at Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A full house of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors hold off Eagles comeback to advance to semi-final round
Kolton Sapp (1) drives to the basket for two points during West Point's win over Cold Springs Tuesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman...
Brooks & Dunn, Mitchell Tenpenny to perform at Rock the South
CULLMAN - Country music duo Brooks & Dunn will hit the stage at this year's Rock the South. Also added to the lineup is...
Senior Spotlight: Baileyton’s Gene Sumner
Gene Sumner and his chiweenie, Abby (contributed)
Baileyton Town Council member Gene Sumner recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He sat down with The Tribune to...
Obituary: Jack Edward Thomas
Jack Edward Thomas, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. He was born to William and Mabel Smith Thomas on Feb....
Obituary: Mildred L. Duke
Mildred L. Duke of Cullman passed away on Jan. 21, 2019 at the age of 75. She was born April 11, 1943 to John...
Obituary: Asa C. Hartwig
Funeral Service for Asa C. Hartwig, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at St. Paul's Lutheran...
Obituary: James Keener Walker
James Keener Walker, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 22, 2019. He was born on Sept. 26, 1933, in Altoona,...
Obituary: Fannie Belle Scott
On Jan. 19, 2019, Fannie Belle Scott passed away at the age of 85 years. Fannie is survived by one sister, Martha Nell Wildman,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs handle Lady Raiders 62-36 to advance to semi-finals
Hanceville's Malia Howell (13) sprints past a pair of Good Hope defenders in the Lady Bulldogs' win over the Lady Raiders Tuesday night. (Bill...
Obituary: Pat Bailey Hesterley
Funeral Services for Pat Bailey Hesterley, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Fairview Methodist Church, Richard Saylor officiating,...
Obituary: Bobby D. Pruett
Graveside services for Mr. Bobby D. Pruett, 64, of Cullman are 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24 at Lawrence Chapel Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from...
Obituary: Charlotte June Keese Nelson
Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte June Keese Nelson, 79, of Cullman are Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Northbrook Baptist Church, Rev....
Obituary: Jean Sorrell Harbison
Funeral Services for Jean Sorrell Harbison, 85, of Bremen will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at Ryan’s Creek Baptist Church...
Obituary: Linwood Gary Williams
Funeral service for Linwood Gary Williams, 72, of Hanceville will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point blows past Hanceville to advance to junior varsity title game
West Point's Jonathan Fell (24) shoots over a Hanceville defender in the Warriors' 61-24 win over the Bulldogs Tuesday night. (Martha Needham for The...
More on Rock the South discussion from Cullman City Council meeting
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after...
Catching up with Saving Forgotten Warriors
Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers cranked up the crowd during Saturday evening’s fundraiser for Saving Forgotten Warriors at Goat Island Brewing. (W.C. Mann...
Pet of the Week: Laid-back Fauna’s looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, whom she described as “my new best...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Community with Carol: Kathy Wilson with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson, left, with Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
What is human trafficking? That...
Birmingham Iron chooses local woman as massage coordinator
Kristie Williams (front, second from left) with her fellow Alliance of American Football league massage coordinators, program Director Sandy Fritz and Assistant Director Luke...
Florida Georgia Line returning to Rock the South
CULLMAN - Florida Georgia Line is headed back to Rock the South. The group was announced Tuesday morning, the first act revealed for this...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview edges out Holly Pond in 57-56 thriller to advance to semi-finals
Holly Pond's Devyn Tankersley (14) attacks the basket in the Broncos' 57-56 loss to Fairview late Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
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Cullman City Council passes zoning ordinance modification, hears more about Rock the South
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after...
Obituary: Clovis “Tom” Thomas Chambers
Clovis "Tom" Thomas Chambers, 87, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born...
Obituary: James “Jim” Howard Cooke
James "Jim" Howard Cooke, 83, was born March 24, 1935 and passed away January 21, 2019.
Complete arrangements and obituary information will be announced Tuesday...
West Point gives $15K to fire department for life-saving equipment
West Point Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Martin on Monday night demonstrated the use of the LUCAS Power 3 Chest Compression System at the West...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies knock off Vinemont to advance to semi-finals
Morgan Lindsay (20) shoots over a Vinemont defender in the Lady Aggies' win over the Lady Eagles Monday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont knocks off top-seeded Aggies to advance to JV boys’ title game
Teague Whatley (14) lead all scorers with 22 points in Vinemont's win over Fairview Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – This...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects 73-66 win over Deshler in MLK Classic
West Point's Mackenzie Carter shoots over a Deshler defender in the Lady Warriors' 73-66 win Monday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The...
Cullman woman killed in wreck on Hwy. 31
CULLMAN - One person died following a wreck in the city of Cullman Monday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim...
Cullman Regional to host National Wear Red Day luncheon Feb. 1
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we...
Obituary: Frances Juanita Goggans
Frances Juanita Goggans passed away January 18, 2019, at the age of 82, in Hueytown, Alabama. She was born December 23, 1936 to Leonard...
Obituary: Arthur A. Smith
Arthur A. Smith, 94, of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Art was born...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Washington 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,...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wallace State’s basketball teams notch conference sweep against Lawson State
Wallace State’s Miajah Bullock (3) prepares to skip a pass across court to a teammate. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball...
West Point’s Ryder Jones participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Ryder Jones, of West Point, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program in spring 2019. Jones is working...
Obituary: Sandra Paschal
Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra Marie "Sandy" Paschal, 75, of Cullman are Tuesday, January 22, 2018 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro....
Obituary: Dale Jewell
Graveside service for Mrs. Dale Jewell, 61, of Bremen, will be held Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Jewell Family Cemetery in Bremen. Hanceville...
Obituary: William “Billy” Jesse Wadsworth
William "Billy" Jesse Wadsworth, of Arley, passed away at his home in Arley and entered heaven on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Billy was 53 years...
Obituary: Jimmy Dale Ray
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Dale Ray, age 62. of Dodge City will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 in...
Obituary: Charles Calvin Lollar
Charles Calvin Lollar, 91, made his final journey home on January 19, 2019. He was born on April 12, 1927 to Fred and Lucy...
John Apel honored with Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Award
Rotarian Jeb Williamson presents the William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award to honoree John Apel. (Photo courtesy Maria Stanford)
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan....
I-65 lane closures set for Monday, Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that lane closures are planned for Interstate 65 this week for pole installations, if weather...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Hanceville upsets No. 2 Good Hope to advance to semi-final...
Good Hope's Zach Watson goes up between two defenders in the Raiders' loss to Hanceville Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
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PREP BASKETBALL: West Point cruises past Holly Pond to advance in junior varsity tournament
West Point's Andrew Williams (10) brings the ball up the floor in the Warriors' 47-32 win over Holly Pond Saturday night. (Martha Needham for...
Movie Review: ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ a must-see on the big screen, 9/10
Image courtesy of Funimation Films
“Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is directed by Tatsuya Nagamine, is written by series creator Akira Toriyama and stars most of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont knocks off Cold Springs to advance to next round of junior...
Vinemont's Caleb Sharpe (30) led the Eagles with 13 points in their 44-29 win over Cold Springs Saturday afternoon. (Martha Needham for The Cullman...
PREP BASETBALL: JV Lady Broncos tip off 2019 Cullman County Tournament with 35-33 win...
Holly Pond's Kaylee Stripling (32) led all scorers with 17 points in the Lady Broncos' 35-33 win over Good Hope Saturday afternoon. (Nick Griffin...
Crowds pack Temple Baptist for North Alabama Quartet Convention; event continues Saturday
The performance by Eagle’s Wings was a highlight for many fans. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Planners and promoters didn’t know what...
Auditions Jan. 21 for ‘The Pied Piper’
The Missoula Children’s Theatre will be in Cullman Jan. 21-26. This year’s show is “The Pied Piper.” (Missoula Children’s Theatre)
CULLMAN - Missoula Children’s Theatre...
Student musicians participate in Cullman County Honor Bands
Student musicians perform as part of a Cullman County Honor Band at Wallace State. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Herren with Herren Photography)
CULLMAN - Many...
State of the State: Shedd, Gudger, Stadthagen speak at annual luncheon
Left to right, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle pose for a photo at Friday’s State of...
Cullman County students, teachers recognize school board members
Welti Elementary School Ambassadors show their appreciation to members of the Cullman County School Board. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders collect area wins over Ashville
Michael Lowe (4) drives past a defender in Good Hope's 63-56 win over Ashville Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE –...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors fall to Russellville at the buzzer, Lady Warriors blow past Lady...
West Point's Maci Hamby (0) dribbles past a defender in the Lady Warriors' 72-34 win over Russellville Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...
Obituary: Billy Ray Cagle
Billy Ray Cagle, 71, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 17, 2019.
Mr. Cagle was born on May 15, 1947, in Winston County....
Obituary: Helen Marie Davenport
Mrs. Helen Marie Davenport, 90, of Cullman passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019. Arrangements will be announced at a later date by Cullman...
Obituary: Evelyn B. Fields
Evelyn B. Fields, 84 of Arley, entered into rest on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Fields was born...
Obituary: Arthur Alvin Smith
Arthur Alvin Smith, 94 of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Arthur was born...
Vinemont’s Damon K. Gustafson graduates U.S. Air Force basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson
U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County’s unemployment rate remains 2.9%, 2nd lowest in state
MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment December rate is 3.9 percent, down from November’s rate of 4.0 percent, and slightly above December 2017’s...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope splits road matchups against Cold Springs; Thursday night scoring wrap-up
Good Hope's Drew Maddox (20) put up 15 points, four rebounds, two steals and two assists in the Raiders' win at Cold Springs Thursday...
Community Calendar- Jan. 18-22
Community Notes- Jan. 18-22
Community Prayer for Ron Cates
Friday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m.
ECM Speedway
1546 County Road 6, Bremen, Alabama 35033
North Alabama Quartet Convention
Jan. 18-19,...
Strike! Ribbon cut on re-opened bowling center
The ribbon was cut on the re-vamped and re-opened Cullman Bowling Center on Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bowling...
Obituary: Mary Sue Smith
Funeral Service for Mary Sue Smith, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
APLICATIONS
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders advance to Sweet 16 with 71-41 win...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The defending 4A state champion Lady Raiders were back home to continue their postseason run with a Sub-Regional matchup against...
