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🌟 Discover the heart of Cullman County in the latest issue of Community Matters magazine, presented by The Cullman Tribune! 🎉 This edition is...
What happened to the Hanceville Police Department?
What the record shows
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city government and police department of Hanceville made national news recently, following the arrest of over half...
Obituary: Brandon Dewain Parris
Brandon Dewain Parris, affectionately known as BDP, passed away Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and unwavering love...
Obituary: Herbert “Jr.” Guthery
Funeral services for Herbert “Jr.” Guthery, 69, of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Saturday March 1st at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
DOGE shutters Cullman County Social Security office
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the U.S. Social Security Administration office in Cullman County has been closed.
DOGE claims...
Wallace State to cut ribbon on new baseball field Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 1 to celebrate the beautiful, new synthetic turf baseball...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Opinion: Allen presses federal government to ‘cut red tape for small business’
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen recently signed a joint letter to President Donald Trump with 19 other conservative secretaries of state urging the...
Cullman City Schools, CPRST join forces for Summer STEM Camp
Notice from Cullman City Schools and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism:
We are excited to invite K-8 students to our Summer STEM Camp, where...
WSCC: Medication Assistant Certification courses to be held in Oneonta
ONEONTA, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will offer Medication Assistant Certification (MAC) courses in Oneonta, with classes beginning March 17.
This short-term program will...
STATE TOURNAMENT: Defense leads Good Hope past St. Michael 38-30, Raiders advance to 4A...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders cruised past Dora and Deshler to win their second straight Northwest Regional title last week, but...
Obituary: Mary Gilmer Duty
Mary Gilmer Duty, 86, wife to the late Frank Duty, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mary was born December...
Obituary: Marlin Ellis Goodwin
Marlin "Ellis" Goodwin, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Ellis is survived by his daughter Debbie (Larry) Alston; and...
Obituary: Patricia Moody Smith
Patricia Moody Smith, of Arab, Alabama, passed away on February 23, 2025, at the age of 71. Ms. Smith was born in Phil Campbell,...
Obituary: Danny Lynn Nunnelley
Danny Lynn Nunnelley, age 73 of Eva, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Woodland Village Health Care. He was born August 24,...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 11
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday, Feb. 24, signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 11. This...
Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures kicks off season with free, family-friendly celebration May 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures is gearing up for an exciting new season and inviting the community to join in the...
Heath Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heath Allbright has announced his candidacy for Alabama House District 11.
“With a deep commitment to community values, economic growth and improving...
Volunteers welcome at Shirley Burden Public Library
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Public Library, recently renamed the Shirley Burden Public Library, offers a volunteer program and recently shared one of its...
Bessemer man gets life in prison for Cullman County robbery
Updated Feb. 25, 2025, at 9:15 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, Mark Ples Jones, 50, of Bessemer pleaded...
Obituary: Mary Emma Hollis Watson
Mary wanted to be cremated and because of a variety of circumstances, the family has chosen not to hold a service for her at...
Hanceville man sentenced to 7-plus years in prison for meth crime
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Hanceville man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for a methamphetamine crime, according to U.S. Attorney Prim...
Obituary: Carole Jean Ronk
Carole Jean Ronk, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 70. Ms. Ronk was born in California, on...
Obituary: Susan Rae Christensen
Susan Rae Schoppe Christensen, 52, of Bremen, AL, passed away on February 21st, 2025.
Susan was born on February 24th, 1972 to George and Barbara...
Obituary: Horace “Button” Collins Brown
Horace “Button” Collins Brown, retired Army Special Forces, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the age of 84. After several months of...
Obituary: Michael Gene Speegle
Funeral service for Michael Gene Speegle, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Jimmy Faron Brindley
Jimmy Faron Brindley, 58, passed away on February 21, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital due to a hemorrhagic stroke. Born in Arab, Alabama, in 1966...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘God is a 24-hour hotline’: West Point’s Hannah Veres discusses relationship with God
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Hannah Veres feels blessed to have God in her life and in this interview, she talked about...
Op-Ed: Addison makes football coaching change; Who will be next to take the reins?
ADDISON, Ala. – In today's world of instant gratification and what have you done for me lately, it begs the question, what does a...
Obituary: Joyce Ann Beasley
Joyce Ann Beasley, age 77 of Hartselle, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Summerford Nursing Home in Falkville. There are no services...
Obituary: Kristi Shawn McClendon
Kristi Shawn McClendon, age 54 of Logan, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 25, 2025...
Obituary: Willodean Hines
Funeral Service for Willodean Hines, age 93, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to launch 12-week Performing Arts Camp in March
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts is introducing a new 12-week Performing Arts Camp, designed to help young performers develop their acting,...
COLUMN: The importance of reunions
How do you have a reunion with a group of people when you have never met most of them? You can do that when...
The Refuge Church of God Women’s Conference 2025 set for March 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Refuge Church of God in Cullman will host its free Women’s Conference 2025, “Come Bloom with Us,” on Saturday, March...
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 22, 1934
From the files of Feb. 22, 1934
WEST POINT PEOPLE BITTEN BY MAD DOG TAKING TREATMENT
A dog suffering from rabies went wild in the West...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point downs Cold Springs 11-1; Saturday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point jumped out to an early lead in its opening at-bats. They had runners on second and third with...
Obituary: Robin Nixon Pruett
Celebrating the Life of Robin Nixon Pruett
June 24, 1968 - February 21, 2025
Robin Nixon Pruett of Holly Pond, Alabama peacefully went to be with...
Obituary: Junior “Curley” Pugh
In Loving Memory of J.B. (Curley) Pugh
J.B. (Curley) Pugh beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on February...
Obituary: Kendyl Danielle Malone
Kendyl Danielle Malone went to sleep on February 20, 2025, and woke up that same instant looking into the face of her savior Jesus...
Rainer: Wildlife Diversity Managers meet at picturesque Lake Guntersville State Park
When the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) staff scheduled AFWA’s annual Wildlife Diversity Program Managers Meeting at Lake Guntersville State Park, they...
Aderholt cosponsors bill requiring American-made flags
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Friday, Feb. 21, announced in a media release that he is “a proud cosponsor of legislation...
‘Wine people are happy people’
Sipsey Winery opening in Cullman March 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sipsey Winery will open its Cullman location on Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m. The...
Good Hope pageants March 8
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope High School will hold its Fair Queen Representative Pageant on Saturday, March 8, beginning at 3 p.m. followed...
St. Bernard Prep senior spotlight: Elle Tillitski
As she prepares to graduate from St. Bernard Preparatory School, Elle Tillitski reflects on a high school experience filled with adventure, academic achievement and...
St. Paul’s Benefit Dinner & Auction to honor longtime church secretary Sue Westerfield
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School will host its annual Benefit Dinner & Auction on Saturday, March 1, at 5 p.m....
Cullman Eagle Forum hosting human trafficking discussion Feb. 24
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Eagle Forum is hosting an event with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Monday, Feb. 24, at 6...
Obituary: Kenneth Dale Free, Sr.
Funeral service for Kenneth Dale Free Sr. age 71 of Falkville will be Friday, February 21, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home...
Obituary: Charles Leon Denson
Charles Leon Denson, age 80 of Addison, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 11,...
Obituary: Carol Evelyn Hulgan
Carol Evelyn Hulgan age 78 of Cullman, died Thursday, February 20, 2025.
She was a long-time deputy sheriff.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents:...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Holliday
Funeral services for Margaret Ann Holliday, 80, of Alabaster will be 1 p.m. Tuesday February 25th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Reyford Holbert Parker, Sr.
Visitation for Reyford Holbert Parker, Sr., age 79 of Cullman, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2025. He was born in...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Jordan’s Junk Drawer aims to collect sensory items
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jordan's Junk Drawer is a fundraising drive to collect sensory items for those of all ages who are in need. It...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: February
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Feb. 18, the Cullman City School Board recognized multiple individuals and groups for their accomplishments.
Cynthia Parker,...
Pet of the Week: Put a bounce in your day with Katie
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Katie, a 5-month-old domestic shorthair who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
She is an amazing friend who demonstrates great...
Obituary: Larry Kenneth Hayes
A graveside service for Larry Kenneth Hayes also known as “Honey Bun”, 72, of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Tuesday February 25th at Mountain...
Obituary: William “Will” Lucas Shaver
William "Will" Lucas Shaver, age 38, of Clarksville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Will was a loving Father, Son, Brother and Friend....
Obituary: Dale Edward Harden
Dale Edward Harden, 60, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 15, 2025. Mr. Harden was born to the late Jonathan Lamar and Marlene...
Obituary: Paul Edward Sansing, Jr.
Paul Edward Sansing, Jr., of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 60. Mr. Sansing was born in Ohio,...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tucker Gambrill of Cullman selected as Culverhouse Ambassador at The University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Culverhouse Ambassadors are the official student representatives, tour guides and recruitment agents for The University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of...
Smith Lake primed to shine during Bassmaster College Series event
CULLMAN, Ala. — Smith Lake is as healthy as it’s ever been, according to guide Logan Johnson, which is good news for teams looking to make a...
City of Cullman unveils 1st green parking lot for events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman this week announced the completion of its first-ever green parking lot, marking what it says is a...
Obituary: Glenda Faye Kelsoe
Funeral Service for Glenda Faye Kelsoe, age 84 of Falkville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Geraldine M. Simpkins
Graveside Service for Geraldine M Simpkins, age 84 of Guntersville, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery;...
Obituary: Elgin Luther Guthrie
Funeral service for Elgin Luther Guthrie, 74, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Grand jury calls for abolition of Hanceville PD; 6 arrested
Updated Feb. 19, 2025, at 4:35 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five Hanceville Police Department officers and one spouse of an officer were indicted by a...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville dispatcher’s cause of death revealed; 3 officers reportedly arrested
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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More details were released today about the death of Hanceville Police Department dispatcher Christopher Michael Willingham, 49, back...
Area students named to UWA President’s, Dean’s Lists
LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The University of West Alabama has announced more than 400 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President's List for the fall...
3 area students named to Freed-Hardeman University President’s List
HENDERSON, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's List for the fall 2024 semester. To be on...
Cullman’s Shea Eaton graduates from Mississippi State University
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Shea Eaton, of Cullman, was among approximately 1,500 students who graduated from Mississippi State University in fall 2024, with commencement...
Alabama Attorney General Marshall: Tackling violent crime backlogs will make Alabama safer with new Speedy Trial...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 176 and House Bill 307, also known as the Speedy Trial...
Bremen’s Brooks Stephenson graduates from Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the fall semester and term 2 of...
Sportsman Lake Park Spring Yard Sale set for March 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sportsman Lake Park Spring Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, March 15, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m., offering a full...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview collects 10-3 win over Cold Springs, Tuesday scoring recap
Fairview 10 - Cold Springs 3 (Baseball)
Cold Springs struck first in its opening at-bats. Ayden Black drew a leadoff walk and later scored on...
ALDOT prepares for snow and sleet in north Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for snow and sleet to reach parts of north and central Alabama on...
NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Good Hope punches ticket back to Final 4 with 70-50 win over...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The defending 4A state champion Good Hope Lady Raiders handled Dora in the Sweet 16 last week to set up another...
Obituary: Marjorie Harris Bolzle
Marjorie Harris Bolzle, age 91, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on February 11, 2025. She was born in Cullman, AL on September 12, 1933....
Obituary: Steven Owens
Memorial Service for Steven J. Owens, age 65 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Aderholt announces 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday announced that the 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition is now underway. This annual...
Park-It Market at The Link Feb. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host the Food Bank of North Alabama Park-It Market on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The mobile...
Gudger, Shedd, Harbison, Wadsworth talk ‘state of the state’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Feb. 14, hosted its annual State of the State Luncheon, which allows community...
Cullman High’s Sheffield, Hollis named National Merit Finalists
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School seniors Nora Sheffield and Elianna Hollis have been named National Merit Finalists.
“We are thrilled to extend our sincere...
Cullman City Council: Updated 1st quarter revenue report shows economic impact of Christkindlmarkt
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday corrected its statement from earlier in the month about revenues for the first quarter of...
PREP SOFTBALL: Vinemont wins 14-12 shootout at Addison
Vinemont 14 - Addison 12 (Softball)
There was no shortage of offense in this game between the Vinemont Lady Eagles and the Addison Lady Bulldogs....
Obituary: Rev. Rayford Glenn Ponder
Rev. Rayford Glenn Ponder, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Ray was a loving father and grandfather. He served...
Obituary: Eva Mae Harrison
Eva Mae Harrison, age 70 of Cullman, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born, May 15, 1954, to...
NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Arab’s season ends with Elite 8 loss to Scottsboro
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights edged West Point 51-50 in the Sweet 16 last week to advance to the Elite Eight and they...
NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Meek falls to Hubbertville in Elite 8, 69-56
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After fending off Athens Bible in the Sweet 16 last week, the Meek Tigers were back on the court Monday to...
COLUMN: A holiday is simply 1 day
Editor’s note: Written prior to Valentine’s Day
You probably won’t get the day off from work, or school, on Valentine’s Day. You will be hard...
NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Cold Springs’ season ends with Elite 8 loss to Decatur Heritage
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After earning a win over Sulligent in the Sweet 16 last week, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back on the...
Relay For Life 2025 season kicks off with meeting set for Feb. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Relay For Life of Cullman County is gearing up for its 2025 season and invites the community to join the fight...
Obituary: Helen B. Thornton
Helen Thornton, age 87 of Cullman, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born December 20, 1937 to Oscar Lenning and Bessie...
McSwain, Atkins named January CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above...
‘A huge step’
CHS breaks ground on career tech and STEM wing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools celebrated the start of construction on its new career technology...
APLICATIONS
A thriller and a thumping: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win...
BREMEN - It was a thriller and a thumping Thursday night as the Cold Springs Eagles welcomed the Winston County Yellow Jackets to Bremen...
