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)
HANCEVILLE...
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)
HANCEVILLE –...
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...
Obituary: Jerrie Glover Smith
Funeral services for Jerrie Glover Smith, 79, of Cullman, are Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers...
Obituary: Billy G. Chandler
Billy G. Chandler, age 80, of Scottsboro, AL., formerly of Cullman, AL., died Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents:...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cruise-In and Car Show at Wallace State rescheduled for Jan. 26
LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting” is on exhibit at The Evelyn Burrow Museum through Feb. 11.
HANCEVILLE - The car...
City zoning director responds to city zoning controversy
Crowds gathered for Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting to talk about Rock the South and a proposed zoning ordinance change. (Cullman Tribune file...
UA Randall Research Scholar Myles McLeroy of Cullman participates in RRS Live
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, recently shared results of research at the RRS Live program, an interactive broadcast of...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Luiceille Cargo
Luiceille Cargo (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Luiceille Cargo grew up on Sky Ball Mountain and went to Hayden School. She loved her 14...
2019 Cullman County Basketball Tournament tips off this Saturday
Left to right: Good Hope's Cole Maddox, Fairview's Payton Golden, Hanceville's Zeke McDonald and West Point's Olivia Ball (Martha Needham and Nick Griffin for...
92nd annual Cullman County Spelling Bee coming Feb. 4
2018 Cullman County Spelling Bee winner Jessie Godbee of Cullman Middle School, with her parents David Godbee and Tanya Davis (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN...
Obituary: Jenny Beasley Lovelady
Jenny Beasley Lovelady, 44, of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Arrangements pending.
Obituary: Hubert Donald Tolbert
Mr. Hubert Donald Tolbert of Cullman Alabama passed away January 16, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born July 4, 1934 to...
Obituary: Jay Edward Hawkins
Jay Edward Hawkins, 78, of Joppa, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born January 23, 1940, in Blount County, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Rita Reyna Hitt Abbott
Funeral services for Mrs. Rita Reyna Hitt Abbott, 59, of Hanceville are Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Grove Baptist Church,...
Ed Henry pleads guilty to theft of government property
Former Alabama Rep. Ed Henry represented Alabama House District 9, which includes parts of Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties. (State of Alabama)
MONTGOMERY - On...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 16, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALERT: Cullman sheriff’s office seeks public’s assistance in identifying suspect
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is asking for the public's assistance with identifying the subject in the picture above.
The suspect, and...
West Elementary’s Shaddix named state school counselor of the year
Left to right are West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page, West Elementary Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson....
Local woman offering hope for area homeless
Young and family prepare care packages for distribution. Photo courtesy Angie Young.
CULLMAN - When Angie Handley Young began to take notice of homeless people...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point drops Tuesday night matchups with Hartselle
West Point's Lexi Shadix attacks the basket in the Lady Warriors' 42-34 loss to Hartselle Tuesday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville collects road sweep of Vinemont; Tuesday night scoring wrap-up
Kelly Pickett (23) led all scorers with 25 points in Hanceville's 53-26 win at Vinemont Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT –...
Obituary: Michael Stevie Hopson
Funeral service for Michael Stevie Hopson, age 65, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Cheryl Rhena Hudelson
Funeral Service for Cheryl Rhena Hudelson, age 59, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Willie McReath Roberts
Funeral service for Willie McReath Roberts, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Angela Coreen Rice
Angela Coreen Rice, 55, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 14, 2019 at UAB, Birmingham.
Angela was born on November 21, 1963, in...
Community with Carol: April German of Victoria’s Hope
April German, left, and Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
April German of Victoria’s Hope is my guest on Community with Carol...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures planned for Jan. 16
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists to expect two lane closures Wednesday, Jan. 16, on Interstate 65 in Morgan County.
The...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 15, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Now ‘ear’ this: Auggie’s looking for her forever home
When you have Auggie’s attention, you know it!
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Auggie...
8 area students graduate from Jacksonville State; JSU announces fall 2018 Honor’s List
JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University conferred degrees to 582 students at its fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 13. Due to ongoing repairs at Pete...
Wallace State’s Learning Communities welcomes poet Kate Daniels to campus Jan. 24
Kate Daniels
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Learning Communities welcomes poet Kate Daniels to campus on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at...
County, nation facing volunteer firefighter shortage
A Johnson's Crossing volunteer firefighter on the scene of a house fire in White City in November 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
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Cullman City Council gets earful about Rock the South, zoning ordinance
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick (pictured), along with partner Nathan Baugh, came to explain plans for the festival’s new site and answer questions...
Good Hope moves forward with development project; Bartlett responds to Rock the South move
Good Hope Councilmen Maxie Jones and John Harris, with Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday night’s council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders collect homecoming win; late rally from Lady Raiders falls just short
Good Hope's Bailey Tetro (14) drives past a Cleveland defender in the Lady Raiders' 54-50 loss to the Lady Panthers Monday night. (Martha Needham...
APLICATIONS
Birthday Shoutout: Happy 90th birthday to Carrel Wesley Neal!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune would like to wish Carrel Wesley Neal a happy birthday! Christmas Eve has always been important to Carrel,...
