Community with Carol: Jamie Brown of the Senior Outreach Organization
Left to right: Jamie Brown, Carol Berry and Barbara Whitehead (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
Jamie Brown is my guest this week on Community...
Heartbreak in Santa Clara: Clemson stuns Alabama, 44-16
Running back Josh Jacobs ran for 47 yards on 11 carries in Alabama's 44-16 loss to Clemson Monday night. (Photo courtesy of Alabama Football)
SANTA CLARA,...
Obituary: Charles William Goeller
Charles William Goeller of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Visitation for Mr. Goeller will be Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Moss...
Obituary: Reba Fay Camp Rowe
Reba Fay Camp Rowe, 72, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 5, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care.
Mrs. Rowe was born on September 10,...
Obituary: Franklin D. Hanson
Franklin D. Hanson passed away on January 5, 2019 at the age of 85 years old.
Frank was born in Winston County, Alabama to William...
Obituary: Kathleen Henson
Kathleen Henson, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 6, 2019 in Haleyville, Alabama, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Henson was born on...
Arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
PREP SPORTS: A look back at some highlights from 2018
Matthew McDonald hits a solo homerun to put West Point up 8-0 in its game one win over Mortimer Jordan in round two of...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905 and 1930
From the Files of 1905:
Grand jurors for September will be E.A. Cornelius, C.C. Yearwood, S.M. Foust, H.M. White, R.T. Presley, C. Whitfield, J.N. Gill,...
Tribune Tastemakers: 19 things to do in Cullman in 2019
Crowds filled Depot Park during 2017’s Strawberry Festival. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
I asked the Tribune TASTEMAKERS for suggestions on “must-do” things in Cullman to...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wallace State’s basketball teams begin conference play on Tuesday
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s basketball teams have turned the page to 2019, and that means conference play is looming.
Both teams begin Alabama Community...
Deadline nears to sign on for Spring Fever Tour to Pigeon Forge
The Smoky Mountain Quiltfest will be part of the Spring Fever 2019 trip to Pigeon Forge in March 2019. (Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism)
HANCEVILLE...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (conclusion)
Talmadge and Virginia Drake (contributed)
Find parts one, two and three at www.cullmantribune.com/keyword/cloyce-talmadge-drake
Cloyce Talmadge Drake and the other members of the 35th Infantry had fought...
Nice day for a dip
Brave participants jump into the outdoor pool at Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge event at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. (W.C. Mann for The...
Obituary: Wilma Yvonne Brock
Wilma Yvonne Brock, age 58 of Hanceville, died Thursday, January 3, 2018. She is survived by her son, Aaron Brock (Karlee), sister, Kathy Pruitt,...
Obituary: Estelle Ray
Mrs. Estelle Ray passed away on January 4, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born on July 23, 1924.
She was preceded in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs, Cullman pick up wins in Jack’s New Year’s Rumble; Good...
Elizabeth Hill (3) posted 17 points in the Lady Eagles' 58-33 win over Phillips Saturday afternoon. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – Cold...
‘Be bold and dream big’: City of Cullman developing plan for the future
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer at Thursday night’s kick-off meeting for the City of Cullman’s five-year strategic plan (Christy Perry for The...
Church surprises Hanceville middle schoolers with holiday project
Before and after shots show the work a group of volunteers from Hanceville First United Methodist Church did in a girls’ restroom at Hanceville...
Cullman County man’s bond revoked in manslaughter case
Donald Wayne Trammell (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - On Friday morning, Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas revoked the bond of Donald Wayne Trammell, 43,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond collects home sweep of Brindlee Mountain
Tyler Boatright shoots from the free-throw line in Holly Pond's 80-60 win over Brindlee Mountain Friday night. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs collect area wins over Glencoe; Friday night scoring wrap-up
Kierra Merriweather (5) attacks the basket in Hanceville's 55-52 win over Glencoe Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The Bulldogs and...
Obituary: Marion K. Butler
Marion K. Butler, 85, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 3, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care Center.
To honor Marion's wishes, there will be...
Obituary: Sharon Lynn Reed
Funeral service for Sharon Lynn Reed, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Dwight Ransom
Mr. Dwight Ransom passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 31, 1947, to Rayburn Ely and Lula...
Obituary: Thomas J. Szilagi
Mr. Thomas J. Szilagi passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born October 3, 1957, to Sigmond and Elizabeth...
Obituary: Amy Dianne McMillan
Amy Dianne McMillan, 49, of Arley entered into rest on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her home.
Ms. McMillan was born on November 21, 1969...
Obituary: Addlene Savannah Miller
A memorial service for Ms. Addlene Savannah Miller, 88, of Cullman will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Nell Brown
Mrs. Nell Brown, 91, of Eva passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will announced at a...
Mental Health First Aid training at Cullman library Jan. 15
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis that someone having a heart attack. ...
Arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman Police make multiple drug distribution arrests
Clockwise, from top left: Damien Hausler, Diane Mendez Lopez, Eric Goodman, Cristina Lynn Schafer and Steven Paul Harris (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Jan. 30
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic.
According to the Prostate Cancer...
Hereditary Female Cancers seminar at Cullman Regional Jan. 17
CULLMAN – You may have heard of celebrities being genetically tested to find out their risk for certain types of female cancers. Learn about...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies and Raiders split Thursday night matchups
Good Hope's Tanner Malin (5) drives past Fairview's Austin Jackson (12) in the Raiders' 57-51 win over the Aggies Thursday night. (Martha Needham for...
Cullman man charged with making terrorist threats at local business
Dakota Mardel Sapp (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman man, Dakota Mardel Sapp, 21, was arrested on New Year’s Day, charged with making...
Alabama enters Human Trafficking Awareness Month with high marks
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson in her office on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
Warrior man arrested after shooting on I-65 in Cullman County
Anthony O'Neal Burrow (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - A Warrior man was arrested last week after an incident on Interstate 65 South on Christmas...
Cullman Caring for Kids recovering from flooding
Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon Daniel took media on a tour of the organization’s water-damaged basement Wednesday afternoon. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...
Arrests reported on Jan. 3, 2019
Updated 1-3-19 at 1:24 p.m.
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand...
Wallace State Sonography program graduates full class of 30
Makenzie Cantrell, left, and Maylen Fantocone, were recognized with awards at the pinning ceremony for the Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class...
Southern Ghost Girls tour coming to Rumors Deli Jan. 12
Heather Lawrence and Lesley Ann, the Southern Ghost Girls (contributed)
CULLMAN - The Southern Ghost Girls will kick off their 2019 tours on Jan. 12...
Obituary: Amanda Smith Gibson
Amanda Smith Gibson, 38, of Cullman, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Amanda was a...
Obituary: James Michael Story
Memorial Service for James Michael Story, age 73, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Marie “Tig” Bennefield
Funeral service for Marie “Tig” Bennefield, 92, of Hanceville will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel,...
Arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Agriplex offering loads of activities for 2019
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering loads of fun classes, programs and special events for all ages in 2019....
New Year’s Eve at Goat Island; Round 2 onstage, new plans on deck
As equipment on the brew floor quietly did its thing, crowds packed the Goat Island Tap Room as Round 2 supplied live entertainment on...
Obituary: Arlin H. “Smitty” Smith
Mr. Arlin H. “Smitty” Smith of Cullman passed away on December 30, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born on February 23,...
Obituary: Debra Smith Collum
Funeral for Debra Smith Collum, 66 of Center Hill will be 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 3, 2019 at Center Hill Baptist Church. Her family...
Obituary: John Gilbert Norris
John Gilbert Norris, age 85 of Eva, AL., passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018.
He is survived by his wife, Betty H. Norris; daughters: Vanessa...
Brooks’ Place’s Swafford reflects on 2018
Brooks’ Place Executive Director Gail Swafford (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - As 2018 draws to a close, Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center Executive Director...
Community with Carol: Linda Bailey with the Committee on Church Cooperation
Carol Berry with Linda Bailey (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
My guest this week on Community with Carol is Linda Bailey with the Committee...
North Alabama Quartet Convention coming to Cullman
The Living Faith Quartet is the host group for the inaugural North Alabama Quartet Convention, which will take place Jan. 18-19, 2019 at Temple...
Strange New Year’s traditions from around the world
New Year’s Day is here, and people from all over the world are celebrating its arrival by doing some pretty strange things. While people...
Firehouse Subs officially opens in south Cullman
Guests dine in at the new Firehouse Subs on U.S. Highway 31 South in Cullman on Monday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
Man facing manslaughter charge in son’s death leads Cullman Police on chase
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - A Jones Chapel man set to appear in court in January to face a manslaughter charge in the December...
Obituary: Doris Lynn Cason
Funeral service for Mrs. Doris Lynn Cason, 59 of Hanceville will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Betty Jane (Neal) Allbright
Betty Jane (Neal) Allbright, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born March 23, 1938, to Raymond and Orene...
Obituary: Lawton R. Waldrep
Lawton R. Waldrep of Crane Hill passed away on December 30, 2018 at his residence at the age of 92. He was born on...
Obituary: Gary L. Dunn
Gary L. Dunn, 63, of Altoona, passed away December 30, 2018. He was born February 25, 1955, to William Henry and Daphine Callaway Dunn.
Mr....
Obituary: Geraldine Holley
Geraldine Holley, 99, of Haleyville, entered into rest on December 30, 2018 at Lakeland Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Holley was born...
Obituary: Arvel ‘Lightning’ Allison
Funeral service for Arvel ‘Lightning’ Allison will be Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Larry Pruitt, Vance Hutton...
Obituary: Jessica Lee Beam
Jessica Lee Beam, 28, was born on April 22, 1990 and passed away on December 30, 2018.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2019...
24/7 fitness, Community Wellness Day and Polar Bear Plunge on deck for CWAC
Dameon Jackson reacts to the cold air as Christy Turner exits the pool after 2016’s Polar Bear Plunge. This year’s event will take place...
Arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018
Crime
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Tornado Watch, Wind Advisory for area
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Tornado Watch for an area including Cullman County. The watch is in effect...
City, County New Year’s hours, sanitation schedules
Cullman County
Cullman County offices are closed today and tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Sanitation...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930
From the Files of 1930:
Larkin Yates has left for school at Jacksonville.
Lee Holmes was killed in an automobile accident. He was buried in Enon...
New Year’s wit and wisdom from 2018’s Tribune Tastemakers
2018 Tribune Tastemakers: top row, left to right: Jock Leonard, Christine Chamblee Nishimura, Jenna Nelson Culpepper and Will Justice Drake; middle row, left to...
Ivey awards grants to support sexual assault, domestic violence victims
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence/Alabama Coalition Against Rape
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $208,282 to help ensure victims of sexual assault...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (part 3)
A prayer card given to Cloyce Talmadge Drake by Gen. George S. Patton; Drake at the Brandin’ Iron Thanksgiving lunch with Josh Speakman; Drake’s...
Hanceville City Hall gets a facelift
Hanceville City Councilman Jimmie Nuss, City Attorney Dan Willingham and City Clerk Tania Wilcox at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders knock off Warriors to capture 2018 West Point Christmas Classic Championship
Cole Maddox led all scorers with 26 points in Good Hope's 59-52 win over West Point Saturday afternoon. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST...
Local New Year’s Eve events
CULLMAN - Looking for somewhere fun to ring in the new year? Here are some local options:
(Descriptions by event organizers)
New Year's Eve Dinner and...
Ivey comments on appointment of Brad Mendheim to Alabama Supreme Court
Judge Brad Mendheim (State of Alabama)
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday released a statement on the appointment of Brad Mendheim to fill a...
Cullman’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service office remains open during government shutdown
Photo courtesy of www.nrcs.usda.gov
CULLMAN - Cullman’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office will remain open during the government...
2 of Cullman’s longest serving police officers retire
Officer Jack Springer, left, is retiring from the Cullman Police Department with 50 years of service. Capt. Bobby Kelley, right, is retiring from the...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point Christmas Tournament day 2 recap; Warriors and Raiders advance to...
West Point's Kolton Sapp racked up 33 points in the Warriors' 79-76 win over Cullman Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT...
State report card: Cullman City Schools receive A; Cullman County Schools receive B
Cullman County Schools received a B and Cullman City Schools received an A for the 2017-2018 school year, according to the preliminary report card...
Flash Flood Warning for SE Cullman County until 6:30 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeast Cullman County until 6:30 p.m. tonight.
"Flooding continues on...
Arrests reported on Dec. 28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
CCSO, Harmony School mourn passing of Sgt. Arvel Allison
Sgt. Arvel Allison (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Harmony School and the community are mourning the loss of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Warriors, Bearcats collect wins on day 1 of West Point Christmas...
Drew Maddox (20) celebrates with his fellow Raiders after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer to lift Good Hope over Brewer 69-67 Thursday evening (Nick Griffin...
PREP FOOTBALL: Dixon, Green, Guthrie, Ray, Chambers, Persall, Bagwell, Hancock, Sullins, Black, Perez earn...
Good Hope’s Matt Dixon and Isaiah Green were named to the 4A first-team of the Alabama Sports Writers Association's 2018 All-State football teams this...
Arrests reported on Dec. 27, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Pet of the Week: Chloe’s looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Chloe is a pit bull mix a little...
Baileyton restaurant feeds community on Christmas Eve
Staff and volunteers pose for a photo on Christmas Eve at Kims Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton. The restaurant served a free meal to...
2 Cullman business owners named to Alabama Retail Association board of directors
Lynsey Todd, Dustin Beaty (Alabama Retail Association)
MONTGOMERY - Two Cullman business owners have been named to the Alabama Retail Association board of directors: Lynsey...
Cullman Brewers Guild distributes funds for the holidays
The Cullman Brewers Guild presents a $400 donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank; left to right: Tim Haynes, Joseph Pace (CBG),...
(Update) Predicted rainfall and wind speeds rise slightly in forecast updates
Update from the National Weather Service in Huntsville: A Wind Advisory remains in effect w/ wind gusts up to 40 mph possible this afternoon....
Free tax preparation service available at Cullman Library beginning Feb. 7
Cullman County Public Library (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will begin offering free tax preparation services at the Cullman...
Heavy rains, wind expected through Friday
Click here for the very latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.
CULLMAN COUNTY - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind...
Arrests reported on Dec. 26, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Ivey awards nearly $2.5M for emergency housing assistance
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants to help homeless Alabamians find immediate housing and to assist others who...
UNA Honor Orchestra Festival Jan. 11-12
FLORENCE - The University of North Alabama Department of Music will host the UNA Honor Orchestra Festival, Jan. 11 and 12, 2019. This event, in...
Learn the Carolina Shag
Photo courtesy of myballroomdanceclub.com
CULLMAN - If your New Year’s resolution is to get more exercise, learn something new, meet new people or all of...
Victoria’s Hope founder reflects on 2018
DODGE CITY - April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope earlier this year as a way to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey, and help...
Community with Carol: Angie Young of Hope for the Homeless
Carol Berry with Angie Young (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
For the Christmas edition of Community with Carol, I wanted to showcase Hope for...
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament holds Christmas Open House
Guests enjoy a wagon ride at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Christmas Open House on Saturday. (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
APLICATIONS
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard Saints, Lady Saints split home opener against...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Meek Tigers made their way to St. Bernard Thursday night for their first games
of the season and for the Saints and...
