Obituary: Coy Phene Allison

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Coy Phene Allison passed away August 24, 2024. Mr. Allison was preceded in death by his parents Ruth Stinson and Harvey Bart Allison, brothers...

Obituary: Teresa Maner Murray

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Born on March 08, 1964 to Coy Maner and Regina Lee Maner. Teresa passed away at her residence Friday, August 23rd as a result...

Alabama Extension agent gives tips for starting school garden

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Starting a school garden is not as far out of reach as some may think. Knowing how to secure funding,...

Obituary: Norman Eugene Pate

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Norman Eugene Pate, age 64 of Warrior, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1960, to...

Obituary: David Adam Heatherly

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David Adam Heatherly, age 62 of Cullman, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born, December 3, 1961, to Charles Stan Heatherly...

Arrests and Incidents reported August 26, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

WSCC FAME program welcomes new AMT cohort with induction ceremony

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development, in collaboration with the North Central Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing...

Obituary: James Anthony Drake

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James Anthony Drake, of Cullman, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, August 24, 2024, at the age of...

Obituary: Margie Diane Page

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Margie Diane Page, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 24, 2024, at the age of 74. Mrs. Page was born in Rome,...

Obituary: Mirra Smith

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Funeral Services for Mirra Smith, 21, of Vinemont will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 30th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...

Obituary: Franklin G. Gill

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In Loving Memory of  Franklin G. Gill  June 17, 1948  ~  August 23, 2024  Funeral services for Franklin G. Gill, 76, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m....

Obituary: Frances R. Maddox

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A funeral service for Frances R. Maddox, 92, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 27th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Kent...

United Way releases new food resource location list and schedule

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently released an updated list of food resources in the area. With the emergence of...

Cullman 4-H Robotics Club hosting parent meeting Aug. 29

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman 4-H Robotics Club will hold a parent meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Christian School,...

Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950

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From the files of 1936 Congressman-elect, Luther Patrick, of Birmingham, will speak at the Cullman County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. It is...

Obituary: Barbara Lee Osborne

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Barbara Lee Osborne, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Barbara is preceded in death by her mother, Eva Pauline...

Obituary: Paul Ray Anderson

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A graveside service for Paul Ray Anderson will be 2 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. Reverend Doug Wells...

Join the 10th annual Divino Nino Festival at the Shrine of the Most Blessed...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 10th Annual Divino Nino Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament...

Local agricultural business employing drone tech

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Living History Farm recently partnered with retired Assistant Cullman Police Chief Jason Mickle and his crop spraying business Sky Spray...

2 graduate Drug Court program

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Drug Court program recently announced two graduates of its program led by Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd and...

COLUMN: Cowboys and channel changers

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I’m sitting in my favorite chair, TV remote in hand, shaking my head in disbelief. There’s nothing good to watch on television. Unless, of course,...

AT&T strike continues in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A group of 20-30 people were posted along U.S. Highway 31 North near the old Quincy’s property, on strike citing unfair...

Cullman Community Theatre presents ‘The Sound of Music’

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre on Thursday opened its production of “The Sound of Music” at Cullman High School. Well received by a...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls at Winston County 48-13

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DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison opened up its 2024 season on the road, just about 17 miles west, to play the 2A Winston County...

PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont kicks off season with 16-14 win over Falkville

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off their season at home against Falkville Friday night and thanks in large part to a great...

PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late to Haleyville 27-24

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors kicked off their season on their home field against Haleyville Friday night and they held a...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to top Hanceville 48-30

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HANCEVILLE. Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville met at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2024 season and after a tight...

PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops season opener at Lynn 33-20

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LYNN, Ala. – Meek opened up the 2024 season on the road Friday night, kicking things off with a Winston County matchup against Lynn....

PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Appalachian 28-18

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Broncos kicked off their season at home against Appalachian Friday night and it was a nailbiter between them and...

Obituary: Nola Jane Moore

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Nola Jane Moore, 77, of Athens, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. Mrs. Moore was born on February 16th, 1947, in Alabama,...

Coroner investigating death of Hanceville dispatcher

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UPDATE: Kilpatrick has identified the dispatcher as Christopher Michael Willingham, 49, of Hanceville. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County coroner is investigating the death of...

Obituary: Virginia Anne Kretzschmar

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Funeral service for Mrs. Virginia Anne Kretzschmar, 88, of Blountsville, is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,...

Arrests and Incidents reported August 23, 2024 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

City announces relocation of dog park from Heritage to Ingle Park

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Updated Aug. 23, 2024, at 5:31 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Friday announced the relocation of the dog park at Heritage...

SHE Collective to host SHEGathers Aug. 26

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Daystar Church and its small group SHE Collective are preparing for its largest “small” group gathering to date. The group,...

Pet of the week: The constant observer, Ms. Anastasia

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Meet Anastasia, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week!   This beautiful 4-5-year old Husky may be a bit up tempo, as...

PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats drop season opener at Bob Jones 48-12

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MADISON, Ala. – Cullman traveled to Bob Jones to kick off the 2024 season against the Patriots Thursday night but unfortunately for Bearcat fans,...

‘Living legends’: Wild horse and burro adoption event Sept. 19-21 at Ag Center

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is set to host a wild horse and burro adoption event at the Cullman County...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont opens season with wins over Columbia, Cullman Christian

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont tipped off the 2024 season at home Thursday afternoon and in their first matches under new head coach Bobby Daniels,...

Arrests and Incidents reported August 22, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

WSCC Volleyball ready to spike into the 2024-2025 season

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Volleyball team, under the guidance of Head Coach Randy Daniel, is set to launch into the 2024-2025 season...

Berlin Town Council views 2025 budget, talks park project

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BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday took a look at its proposed 2025 budget, including $500,000 for its park and recreation...

Joker and Amy: The adoption story that was meant to be

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CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s been one year since Amy Dunn of Cullman adopted Joker, the mustang. During this time, after plenty of head scratches,...

Football Fanatics 2024

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Download Now Introducing our 2024 edition of Football Fanatics, the ultimate guide to Cullman's high school football season. Stay ahead of the game with rosters, stats,...

Good Samaritan to host Open House ahead of 20th anniversary

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CULLMAN, Ala. - This Sunday, Aug. 25, residents will have the opportunity to step inside one of the area’s nonprofits, the Good Samaritan Health...

Obituary: Thomas Clayton Martin

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Thomas Clayton Martin, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.  A celebration of life visitation for Thomas will be held...

Obituary: David Davis

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David Davis passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 70, in Cullman, Alabama. Born on December 25, 1953, David dedicated many...

Obituary: Tamara Peinhardt White

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Funeral Service for Tamara Peinhardt White, age 58 of Logan, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. John's Evangelical...

FAITH: ‘We need to follow Him every day’: Cold Springs’ Drew Dykes talks about...

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BREMEN, Ala. -- Drew Dykes is a senior at Cold Springs High School this year and in this interview, he talked about how God...

Arrests and Incidents reported August 21, 2024 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Melba J. Mann McSwain

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Melba J. Mann McSwain age 86 of Cullman, died Monday, August 19, 2024.  Mrs. McSwain was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight McSwain; and...

Obituary: Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Knott

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In Loving Memory of Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Knott (70)  May 20, 1954  ~  August 18, 2024  The family of Mr. Knott will welcome friends for a...

Obituary: Wreathel Evans Hogan

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Funeral Service for Wreathel Evans Hogan, age 100 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

UNA Football Notebook: Tight Ends

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FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Alabama football team is just over a week away from competition, as the Lions wrap up fall...

Gulf State Park Pier reopens to the public

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GULF SHORES, Ala. - The renovated Gulf State Park Pier reopened on Monday, Aug.19, welcoming people to the iconic Gulf Coast landmark for the...

Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Third Rock Revivals outfitting vintage lovers locally

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A local traveling vintage shop is taking Cullman by storm and procuring vintage clothing and vinyl records for the sustainable fashion...

FAITH: ‘He has changed my life time and time again’: Fairview’s Anna Strane discusses...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Anna Strane is starting her junior year at Fairview this fall and, in this interview, she talked about the different ways...

CCBOE approves Special Education contracts

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CULLMAN, Ala. - At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education approved additional Special Education contracts to assist the system’s schools...

Vinemont High cuts ribbon on new facilities

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The students of Vinemont High School are enjoying new facilities this week. Members of the Cullman County Board of Education, along...

FAITH: ‘Lead by example’: Cullman’s Bentlie Bullard reflects on how God has changed her...

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman's Bentlie Bullard is a freshman at Cullman High School this year and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with...

Obituary: Jeffery L. Parker

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A memorial service for Jeffery L. Parker, 68, of Hanceville will be 4 p.m., Saturday August 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The family...

Obituary: Cletus Sims

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A memorial service for Cletus Sims, 89, of Colony will be 1 p.m. August 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends...

Obituary: John Lawrence Hopper

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John Lawrence Hopper, 77 of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, after living a full and rewarding life.  John was born on...

Arrests and Incidents reported August 19, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Lori Ann Malone

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Lori Ann Malone, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday evening, August 18, 2024, at the age of 60. Mrs. Malone was born in...

WSCC Engineering Technology program introduces Digital Fabrication Pathway

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College's Engineering Technology program now offers a Digital Fabrication Pathway, an innovative track designed to equip students with...

ACES: Fall armyworm outbreaks impacting Alabama producers

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields in many areas of Alabama. These pests can quickly invade and destroy a...

Wallace State’s Adult Education program empowers record number of graduates in 2023-2024

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  From July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, Wallace State’s Adult Education program celebrated a milestone achievement by serving over 1,000...

Obituary: Diane Swann Dover

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Funeral service for Diane Swann Dover, age 58 of Falkville, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Temple Baptist Church...

2 Hanceville favorites combine under 1 roof: Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed

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CULLMAN, Ala. - In light of the recent economic challenges, two beloved Hanceville businesses, Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed, are joining forces to ensure...

Letter to the editor: Auburn University says farewell to diversity

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On Monday, July 29, Auburn University announced that the Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) would be dissolved by Aug. 15. In an email...

Agriplex ‘Harvest to Home’ dinner Sept. 12

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Alabama Farm Credit will present the North Alabama Agriplex’s ninth annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Auctions Thursday, Sept....

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Briar Club’ by Kate Quinn

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If you have read my past reviews, you know I am a big fan of Kate Quinn. While “The Briar Club” is different from her previous...

Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950

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From the files of 1900:   M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont. Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage...

Obituary: Joseph ‘Joe’ Franey

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Memorial Mass for Joe Franey, 84, of Cullman, will be Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10 a.m., at St. Bernard Abbey; Abbott Marcus Voss...

Vinemont seeking competitors for October’s Chillin-N-Grillin BBQ Fest

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VINEMONT, Ala. – On Saturday, Oct. 26, the air will take on the distinctive smell of sticky and sweet barbecue as grill masters and...

Vinemont council tables software talks, prepares for senior luncheon

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday resumed discussions on Text MyGov communications software and chose to table the item of business until its next meeting. It...

Retail site to ‘transform’ area in north Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A new retail center is under development just north of Urban Cookhouse and Pasquale’s on the northbound side of U.S. Highway...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hosts jamboree against Lynn

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ADDISON, Ala. -- On a very humid night, the 2024 High School Football Season kicked off tonight for the Addison Bulldogs as they hosted...

Cullman Lions Club presents $50K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic

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CULLMAN, Ala. - In April, the Good Samaritan Health Clinic announced plans to build a new location along Veterans Drive Southwest to better serve...

Obituary: Douglas Wayne Cordes

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Douglas Wayne Cordes, age 48, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Douglas was born in Cullman, Alabama on September 5,...

Obituary: Marjorie Alyce-Snow Etheredge

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We announce the everlasting life of our beloved mother, Marjorie Alyce Snow Etheredge, 94, from Logan, Alabama. Margie went home to her precious Lord...

Obituary: Annette Marie Alexander

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Funeral service for Annette Marie Alexander, age 84, of Cullman, will be Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Valley Springs Baptist Church,...

Obituary: Pat Rich Thomas

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Funeral service for Pat Rich Thomas, age 75, of Cullman, will be Monday, August 19, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...

Arrests and Incidents reported August 16, 2024 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

West Point High School Class of 1974 celebrates 50 years

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The West Point High School Class of 1974 recently celebrated its 50-year class reunion at The Barn at Lake Catoma. Attending classmates were: Back row, left...

Alpha Nutrition and The Garage hosting cash prize unsanctioned powerlifting meet Aug. 24

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Alpha Nutrition and The Garage are teaming up to host an in-house, unsanctioned powerlifting meet with cash prizes. The meet is...

Pet of the week: Meet Sable

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the beautiful, elegant and sweet Sable, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. She is a shepherd mix who is approximately...

Severe thunderstorms possible today through Sunday

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CLANTON, Ala. – Several clusters of showers and thunderstorms will move from northwest to southeast across Alabama today through Sunday.  A few damaging wind...

Obituary: Janet Carol Peebles

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Janet Carol Peebles, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024.  A visitation for Janet will be held Monday, August 19,...

Obituary: Dorothy Rice

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Dorothy Rice, age 95, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024.  A visitation for Dorothy will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024...

Obituary: Melanie Rae Watkins

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Melanie Rae Watkins, age 66, of Morris, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.  Melanie is survived by her sister Marilyn Dean Whitton and...

Obituary: John Purdy

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With deep sorrow we announce the funeral services for John Purdy which will be 4 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home...

Obituary: Joel Franklin Moon

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Funeral service for Joel Franklin Moon, age 88, of Crane Hill, will be Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...

Commission approves purchase of road equipment

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CULLMAN, Ala. – At its August meeting, the Cullman County Commission ended months of discussions surrounding the Cullman County Road Department and its aged...

Long-Lewis acquires Cullman’s Eckenrod Ford Lincoln

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Long-Lewis Automotive Group, effective Aug. 12, 2024, acquired Eckenrod Ford Lincoln in Cullman. The official name of the dealership is...

Obituary: Sherry Boone-Nelson

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A memorial service for Sherry Boone-Nelson, 67, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.   Sherry, a beloved...

Obituary: Mary Pauline Scott

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Mary Pauline Scott, age 82, of Vinemont, passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at her  residence.  A small graveside service will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery Saturday, August 17, at 11 a.m.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Mary was born November 3, 1942, to Albert and May Buchanan.  She was preceded in death by her parents; Richard Buchanan (Novella).  She is survived by her son, Robert J. Scott; daughter, Annette Johnson; brother, John Buchanan  (wife, Dorothy, deceased); sister, Margaret Jetton; grandchildren, Ricky Johnson (Sheena), Abby  Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Madison Johnson, Brayden Johnson, Christy Williams (Gerald), Eli  Williams, Alex Williams, Aaron Shonkwiler, Peyton Shonkwiler, Brandon Williams; a host of  nieces and nephews.  “When life is at its worst, that’s when God is at His best.”  Please visit www.cullmanfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.

Obituary: Chris Trimble

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Chris Trimble, age 58, of Bremen, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 11, at UAB Hospital.   There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m. at Chris's residence:   100 County Road 108.  The family asks all Chris's family and friends to  please come and celebrate his life with them.  All are welcome and they ask you please continue  to keep them in your prayers.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Chris was born November 2, 1965, to Erston Daniel Trimble, Jr. and Anna Ruth Redwine.  He is preceded in death by his parents.    He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Eilts-Noe; brothers Lenn Trimble (Darlene), Barry Trimble,  and Darrell Trimble; sister, Melanie Perry; special friend, Samantha Jones; a host of nieces and  nephews and family and friends.  Please visit www.cullmanfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.