COLUMN: Heartland Quilt Guild highlights Quilts of Valor
My second Heartland Quilt Guild meeting was far less terrifying than the first. I knew what to expect and had met a few quilters...
Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Blount County murder conviction
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals recently affirmed the conviction of Bobbie Green Holaway, 66, of Blountsville, for murder. Attorney General...
Obituary: John A. Williamson
John A. Williamson was born in Cullman County, Alabama on July 18, 1929. He graduated from Anniston High School and was a veteran of...
One dead in early Sunday wreck
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, has claimed the life of a Cullman man. ...
COLUMN: The first kiss
Since February is officially the month of love, I’ve decided to put this on paper. Just to be safe, I’ve covered my bases by...
Files form yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
Married at Vinemont on November 21 were W.H. Fowler and Mrs. Nancy C. Petts of Chicago. The ceremony was performed...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten
WILLKOMMEN, Y’ALL! Cooking is a form of storytelling. “WUNDERGARTEN,” the Brothers Grimm-like folktale I wrote and The Cullman Tribune is serializing in its Community...
Alabama exports topped $25.5B in 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama exports surged to over $25.5 billion in 2022, setting a new annual record, according to Gov. Kay Ivey’s office.
Last year’s...
Obituary: Lockcile Elkins
Lockcile Elkins, age 77, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Lockcile was born on March 15, 1945...
Obituary: James Warren
James Warren, age 94, of Haleyville, passed away Feb. 11, 2023 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
He was born Oct. 26, 1928 in Moreland, Alabama
A visitation...
CCSWCD accepting scholarship applications
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) is now accepting applications for a $750 scholarship sponsored by the Alabama...
Pet of the Week: Boxer
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is a lover and not a fighter. It’s Boxer!
This stunning boy with a...
‘Remarkable development’ lauded at industry appreciation event
CULLMAN, Ala. – City and county industrial development leaders, local government officials and local industry representatives were celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 9, for their...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has made multiple arrests over the past several days, including:
Thursday, Feb. 2
Deputies located Heath Kerry...
$5.6M in NHTSA, USDOJ grants awarded statewide for law enforcement programs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced $5.6 million in grants to support statewide programs designed to increase public safety on Alabama’s...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek edges Addison 71-64 to claim area title
ARLEY, Ala. – Addison traveled to Meek to take on the Area 13 Regular season champs and to see if they could knock them...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos rally to top Decatur Heritage 54-49, capture area championship
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After toppling West End earlier this week, the Holly Pond Broncos were back on the court Friday night to play...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo named 2023 Harper Lee Award recipient
MONROEVILLE, Ala. – The Monroeville Literary Festival will present this year’s Harper Lee Award to former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo March 4 at...
ALEA’s Marine Patrol set to launch spring boating basics/license course
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Springtime in Alabama is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare for boating season.
Troopers within the Alabama...
Behind the curtain with ‘Steel Magnolias’ and Cullman Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – As opening night and the inevitable curtain calls near, the cast and crew of Cullman Community Theatre’s (CCT) “Steel Magnolias” are...
Show your heart some love this month with a heart-healthy diet
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - When it comes to heart health, diet matters. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of...
11 Eagle Award winners honored for contributions to Alabama State Parks
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Winners of the seventh annual Eagle Awards were honored Saturday as part of Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park.
The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison claims area championship with 38-32 win over Sumiton Christian
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Sumiton Christian Lady Eagles for the championship of Area 13 Thursday night and Addison was...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs downs Locust Fork 48-40 to win area championship
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles looked to add yet another area championship to their trophy case Thursday night as they faced...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman takes 72-70 4OT thriller at Hartselle to claim area title
HARTSELLE, Ala. — After defeating Decatur in the opening round of 6A, Area 14 Tournament Monday night, the Bearcats returned to Hartselle High School...
Obituary: Ida Louisa Kugler
Funeral Service for Ida Louisa Kugler, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Tommy Charles Bartlett
Tom was born Oct. 23, 1938, to parents J.J. and Estelle Frazier Bartlett and privileged to grow up in a loving family with four...
Obituary: Lonnie Joe Overton
Funeral service for Lonnie Joe Overton, 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
15 local students named to Samford University fall 2022 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 2,022 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a...
Obituary: Hoyt Noel Slatton
Mr. Hoyt Noel Slatton was born Dec. 26, 1948 to Lester and Elaine Slatton. He passed away Wednesday Feb. 8, 2023 peacefully at his daughter’s...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Attorney asks for continuance on multifamily dwelling request
CULLMAN, Ala. – The conditional use request for multifamily dwellings on John Cooper Drive S.E. off Old Hanceville Highway was withdrawn by attorney Matthew...
Ivey encourages AL college students to apply for Governor’s Office Internship Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the application period is open for the Governor’s Office summer internship sessions. She encouraged Alabama...
Robb Holladay warns students of vaping hazards
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students from Cullman Middle School and Cullman High School received a lesson on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from an atypical teacher. Robb...
Wallace State partners with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts to students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is partnering with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts to students. Students in Wallace State’s Salon...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Mary Alice Willingham
Funeral service for Mary Alice Willingham, 90, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Cullman Area Chamber Launches New Search for President/CEO
Cullman, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber Board of Directors is committed to building a thriving community by working with city and community leaders to best meet the needs of our community. After several months of searching for a permanent leader of the organization, the Board announced today that they are re-opening the search for a new President/CEO.
The Chamber search committee did receive several applications; however, none of the applicants met the requirements outlined by the Board as necessary to continue moving the organization forward. Therefore, the Board has decided to conduct a full executive search in order...
Obituary: Pauline Collins
Pauline Collins, age 80, of Linden, North Carolina, formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham,...
Obituary: Reba Winnell Crow
Funeral service for Reba Winnell Crow, age 95, of Eva, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
City of Good Hope breaks ground on Love’s Travel Stop
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A crowd of local elected officials and representatives from all over Cullman County gathered near the 305 exit on County...
Obituary: John Albert Redding
A Celebration of Life service for John Albert Redding, 75, of Cullman will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, from 6 p.m. until 9...
Obituary: Margie Ann Sexton
The graveside service for Margie Ann Sexton, 80, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Bro. Troy...
Obituary: Nellie Gay Pace
Funeral service for Nellie Gay Pace, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Coleman Berl Harris
Funeral service for Coleman Berl Harris, 82, of Vinemont, will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Woods...
Alabama ABC Board launches new quarterly sweepstakes
MONTGOMERY. Ala. - The popularity of Alabama ABC Board’s annual fall allocated whiskeys sweepstakes has opened up more opportunities to shop for hard-to-find brands.
In...
‘Spread the Love’ with the United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County encourages residents to “Spread the Love” to their neighbors and friends by donating to its...
Just wing it: Wing prices fall for Super Bowl LVII
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Football fanatics in the United States are big fans of chicken wings at most Super Bowl parties. In recent years,...
Books and Brews coming Feb. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Books and Brews, presented by the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County, is slated to return to Goat Island...
US Dept. of Ed: American Rescue Plan, other pandemic relief funds kept millions of...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Education (Department) has released new data estimating that more than 18 million students have received direct financial...
PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Point made the short trip to St. Bernard for a pair of varsity matchups against the Saints and Lady Saints...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison advances to area tournament title game with 62-34 win over Sumiton...
ARLEY, Ala. – Addison traveled to Meek High School Tuesday night as the Tigers were the host for the Area 13 tournament. Second place Addison...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big 2nd half leads West Point past Russellville 61-45
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors tipped off the Class 5A, Area 15 tournament against Russellville Tuesday night and after a...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 3 Holly Pond advances to area finals with 57-31 win over...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos tipped off the 2A, Area 13 Tournament on their home court Tuesday night and after a...
Obituary: Joan Evelyn Ballard Cole
Joan Evelyn Ballard Cole passed from this life and began her journey to meet her Redeemer face to face on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023...
Obituary: Eleanor Falkowski Welsh
Eleanor Falkowski Welsh passed away on Feb. 4, 2023, as a resident of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab, in Hanceville, Alabama. Eleanor was born in...
Obituary: Olen Leo Pope
Olen Leo Pope, 75, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. Mr. Pope was born on Feb. 17, 1947, to Arthur and...
Obituary: Peggy Estoria Burden
The funeral service for Peggy Estoria Burden, 81, of Baileyton, will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State hosts ACCS Military and Veterans College and Career Workshop
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed a number of active military, veterans and their family members Thursday, Feb. 2, to an ACCS...
Rocking with the Eagles: Concert, spaghetti dinner to benefit band
BREMEN, Ala. – Rocking with the Eagles, a concert and spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Cold Springs schools’ band programs, is set to take place...
Jacobs proclaims Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Approximately 100 Cullman High School student athletes joined Cullman City Schools Athletic Director Mark Stephens, Victim Services of Cullman Counselor Lauren...
ADOC: Inmates released to mandatory supervision
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In accordance with changes to Alabama Code Section 15-22-26.2 (Mandatory Supervision Period on Certain Sentences) that went into effect today, January...
Ivey: Sheriffs’ Grants to begin Q1 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The sheriffs’ departments in each of the state’s 67 counties will be receiving Sheriffs’ Grants funds quarterly beginning in the first...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison advances to area finals with 55-21 win over Meek
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the state area 13 tournament, being they were the area champs. The first game saw the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders handle East Lawrence 57-12 to advance to area tournament finals
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The top-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted this year’s 4A, Area 13 Tournament and tipped off their postseason run with...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs pulls away from Cleveland 77-30, advances to area...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles tipped off the 2A, Area 11 Tournament at home Monday night and punched their ticket to...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Rayburn Austin Parker
Rayburn Austin Parker, 87, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1935.
Rayburn graduated from...
ADCNR: Outdoors is for everyone
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is making every effort to convey the message that our state’s great...
AL Dept. of Early Childhood Education receives $4M from U.S. Dept. of Health and...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) was recently awarded $4 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
HudsonAlpha launches new public education program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - HudsonAlpha U is the new name and brand for the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s popular public education programs and resources.
“HudsonAlpha U...
Mending kids’ hearts: Children’s of Alabama celebrates kids’ heart health
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - February is American Heart Month. It is a month to raise awareness for conditions that affect every heart, from neonatal patients...
Let’s celebrate Alabama Career Technical Education Month 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - This past week officially kicked off the state’s celebration of Alabama Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
To celebrate Alabama CTE Month...
Jones named to Lee University Dean’s List
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Lee University congratulates Alyssa Jones of Arab, Alabama, on earning Dean's List honors during the fall 2022 semester.
Dean's List recognition is...
St. Bernard to host Open House Feb. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman is hosting Open House Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for students entering grades...
ADPH: Children’s Dental Health Month promotes good oral health
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time when we draw attention to the need for good oral health practices...
Obituary: Scott Alan Hunt
Funeral service for Scott Alan Hunt, 46, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Remlap man killed in crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A Remlap man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Alabama State...
Hall, Millican earn degrees from Mississippi State University
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Nearly 1,500 students were on the fall 2022 Graduation List at Mississippi State University.
Local students who earned degrees are:
Robert Hall...
ALEA celebrates Black History Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Each February, our nation honors and celebrates the history of African Americans and their immeasurable contributions to every aspect of American...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Lincoln Highway’ by Amor Towles
“The Lincoln Highway” is Amor Towles’ third novel. His previous books are “The Rules of Civility” and “A Gentleman in Moscow.” All three are bestsellers. Set in 1954,...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week...
Extension offers additional Natural Resources Webinars in 2023
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System continues its award-winning Natural Resources Webinar Series in 2023. A product of the system’s forestry,...
Obituary: Margaret Brown Hale
Margaret Brown Hale, a resident of Cullman, Alabama, was born September 8, 1947, in Barbour County, Alabama. She departed this life on Feb. 2,...
Early release law goes into effect; 1 inmate freed from Cullman County Detention Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new state law, based on a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature in October 2021, which amended a law passed...
Obituary: Beulah Kathyrine Shannon Shedd
Funeral services for Ms. Beulah Kathyrine Shannon Shedd of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023...
Obituary: Judy Ann Puckett
Funeral services for Judy Ann Puckett, of Hanceville, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Waddell...
Obituary: Rebecca (Becke) Arnold
Rebecca (Becke) Arnold, 80, of Garden City, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
Visitation is planned for Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, from 12...
WellStone announces mental health hiring event Feb. 10
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Mental health and substance abuse remain the no. 1 health concern across the state, yet an ongoing shortage of mental health...
East Elementary students use robotics to create unique art
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School used rolling robots to create artwork, as part of the school’s broader robotics and coding curriculum. Young...
‘They all deserve to feel special’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School (FHS) students lined up in a converted classroom to await their turn to be pampered at the Shaggie...
CCBOE: Faulk, Swindall named AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) recognize a teacher and staff member each month.
This month, those honors...
Obituary: Donald “Don” Richard Zehr, Sr.
Funeral service for Donald "Don" Richard Zehr, Sr., age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Pleasant...
Obituary: Ida Lee Hodge
Ida Lee Hodge, 82, of Arley, passed away Feb. 3, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 6, 1940. Ida was an author, poet,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Enjoy every minute of it’: Good Hope’s Russell Wooten ready for senior...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders baseball team are preparing to hit the diamond once again and the only senior on this...
Obituary: Diane Green Williams
Diane Green Williams, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. She was born July 27,...
New website helps locate free COVID-19 testing sites
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health continues to encourage COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in addition to testing and treatment. A new...
APLICATIONS
State calls for retired medical professionals, medical students to help respond...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services (GOVS) recently put out a call for volunteers among retired medical professionals and medical students...
