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Wells Fargo, Regions Bank consolidating Cullman branches
0CULLMAN, Ala. – Both Regions Bank and Wells Fargo have announced upcoming consolidations of branch offices in Cullman, following a years-long national trend of…Obituary: Brenda Deleigh Newberry
Brenda Deleigh Newberry was born Feb. 20, 1959 and passed away June 23, 2019.Obituary: Mildred Janet Sears
Graveside services for Mildred Janet Chambers Sears, 86, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery with…Obituary: Betty Faye Day
Funeral services for Betty Faye Day, 76, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with…Obituary: Martha Louise Reid
Martha Louise Reid of Hayden, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1944 to Charles and Delois…Obituary: Ruth Diane Key
Funeral services for Ruth Diane Key, 67, of Anniston, AL were Monday, June 24, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Key is buried…37 Cullman-area students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. – Thirty-seven Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the Spring 2019…Arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA…49 Cullman-area students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's…Community Calendar: June 24, 2019
Vacation Bible Schools: Mount Nebo Baptist Church: In the Wild, June 24 – June 28, 6-8:30 p.m. Center Hill Baptist: Roar, June 24 – June…Obituary: Malcolm Ward
Malcolm Eugene Ward, 74, of Double Springs, entered into rest June 23, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born…Obituary: John Watkins
John Herbert Watkins, 87, of Logan passed away June 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born Oct. 29, 1931 in Jefferson…
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Record numbers turn out for this year’s Castille Character Camp
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – More than 200 athletes made their way to James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday morning for this year’s Castille…Fairview home destroyed by fire
Updated 6-21-19 9:34 p.m. FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A home north of Fairview along the 2300 block of County Road…SWIMMING: Cullman Swim Team hosts Boaz; girls’ team tops Barracudas
CULLMAN, Ala. – Boaz traveled to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Tuesday night for a matchup against the Cullman Swim Team,…Castille visits Cullman ahead of annual Character Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. – Football season may still be a couple months away but there’s a great opportunity for young athletes to improve their game…WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State baseball’s Easton Kirk named a NJCAA Division I 3rd-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State baseball’s Easton Kirk has been named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 3rd-team All-American….PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders blast West Morgan, R.A. Hubbard on the road
TRINITY, Ala. — After collecting three summer victories at Hartselle on Tuesday, Good Hope played in a pair of games at West Morgan on…Cullman Swim Team hosts Arab and Fort Payne
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tritons were back in town Tuesday night for a home meet and this knocked off Arab and Fort…PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Eastman commits to University of Montevallo
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman standout Anna Katherine Eastman has made her college decision. The rising senior point guard will be continuing her academic and…WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s Demarkus Lampley named ASWA Community College Athlete of the Year
HANCEVILLE, ALA. — Wallace State’s Demarkus Lampley has earned another award. Lampley was recognized Sunday night as the…ALL-STATE BASEBALL: Cullman’s Patterson named 6A Coach of the Year, 6 local players earn all-state honors
CULLMAN, Ala. – 2019 was a great season to be a Cullman Baseball fan and accolades continue to come…ALL-STATE SOFTBALL: Swann lands on 1st-team, several local players honored as well
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association released the all-state softball team for 2019 late Friday night and Good Hope’s Bailey Swann earned…PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders collect 3 Friday night wins in summer play
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — After splitting a pair of summer games Thursday night, Good Hope went back to work on Friday by playing three more…
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Jake Johnson named new principal of Cullman Middle School
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jake Johnson has been named the new principal of Cullman Middle School. Johnson will replace Lane Hill, according to…37 Cullman-area students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. – Thirty-seven Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the Spring 2019…49 Cullman-area students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's…Wallace State Dance offering Summer Intensive training session
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Dance program is offering a Summer Intensive session for dancers 14 to 19 years old. The four-day…Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd ready for 2nd chance at SkillsUSA national gold medal
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd was close to earning a medal last year at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills…25 area students earn degrees from the University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5. Cullman area students include: Kramer Van Mark Bennett,…Taylor Urech of Crane Hill serves on 2019 Avanti team at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama student Taylor Urech, of Crane Hill, an alumna of Good Hope High School, is serving as Orientation Leader…Wallace State’s Workforce Training Solutions hosting upcoming classes this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Workforce Training Solutions has announced several classes available this summer: Intro to Graphics Learn how to create eye-catching graphics by…ACT Prep Workshops offered by Wallace State Alumni Association June 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students wanting to prepare for the ACT have the opportunity to take one or more ACT Preparation Workshops offered by the…CCBOE personnel changes approved June 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting this week the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved the following personnel items. (Printed as received) Principals Transfer of…Wallace State releases Spring 2019 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 804 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 Semester….Helen Glasscock retires from St. Bernard after 52 years in education
CULLMAN, Ala. – There are people around Cullman today who don’t know that St. Bernard Abbey’s school used to be a college, but Helen…
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West Point Baptist Church reaches out with music and ice cream
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point Baptist Church invited its community in for a special evening of fellowship, music and a little ice cream…Wallace State Dance offering Summer Intensive training session
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Dance program is offering a Summer Intensive session for dancers 14 to 19 years old. The four-day…Files from Yesteryear: 1954, 1994
From the Files of 1954: Picnicking at the swinging bridge on Tuesday were: Nell Ann Durham and Jack Perkins, Mary Ann Speer and Bill…67-County Alabama Garden Party: Jackson 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,…‘It feels like a high school prom’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman area seniors gathered at the Donald E. Green Senior Center gym Tuesday evening for Jammin’ in the Gym. It was…Movie Review: ‘MIB International’ fails to live up to the original; Griffin’s Score 5/10
“Men in Black International” is directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway and stars Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth…Summertime sun safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With most people spending more time outdoors in late spring and summer, the Alabama Department of Public Health reminds people of…Files from Yesteryear: 1920, 1954
From the Files of 1920: The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wallace are glad to know that their two children are slowly recovering…67-County Alabama Garden Party: Henry 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,…67-County Alabama Garden Party: Greene 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,…Files from Yesteryear: 1934, 1954
From the Files of 1934: Married on Saturday at the home of Reverend J.E. Marion were Alvin Brannon and Miss Della Ham. Mr. Brannon…East Cullman Baptist Assoc. rolling out VBS for nursing homes
CULLMAN, Ala. – As churches all over Cullman County launch into Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs for area youngsters, one group is gearing up…
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‘Cullman Women Sing’ makes beautiful music
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Women Sing held its Spring Concert recently at Grace Episcopal Church. The concert was free to the public and one…Grace Episcopal Church welcomes new rector Jay Gardner
Jay Gardner with his wife Paige and son William (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN, Ala. – Grace Episcopal Church welcomed James (Jay) Wynn…St. Andrews Youth Group opens free food pantry in southwest Cullman
The St. Andrews United Methodist Church Youth’s Free Food Pantry is at the corner of Main Avenue and Sixth Street Southwest in Cullman. It…St. Bernard’s Abbot Cletus D. Meagher set to retire this year
Abbot Cletus D. Meagher, O.S.B. (St. Bernard) CULLMAN – In accordance with the law proper to the American-Cassinese Congregation of Benedictine Monks, which stipulates 75…A Night to Shine for the area’s special needs community
A guest gets into the spirit at Friday’s Night to Shine Prom at Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman…
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Wells Fargo, Regions Bank consolidating Cullman branches
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both Regions Bank and Wells Fargo have announced upcoming consolidations of branch offices in Cullman, following a years-long national trend of…Obituary: Brenda Deleigh Newberry
Brenda Deleigh Newberry was born Feb. 20, 1959 and passed away June 23, 2019.Obituary: Mildred Janet Sears
Graveside services for Mildred Janet Chambers Sears, 86, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery with…Obituary: Betty Faye Day
Funeral services for Betty Faye Day, 76, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with…Obituary: Martha Louise Reid
Martha Louise Reid of Hayden, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1944 to Charles and Delois…Obituary: Ruth Diane Key
Funeral services for Ruth Diane Key, 67, of Anniston, AL were Monday, June 24, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Key is buried…37 Cullman-area students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. – Thirty-seven Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the Spring 2019…Arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA…49 Cullman-area students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's…Community Calendar: June 24, 2019
Vacation Bible Schools: Mount Nebo Baptist Church: In the Wild, June 24 – June 28, 6-8:30 p.m. Center Hill Baptist: Roar, June 24 – June…Obituary: Malcolm Ward
Malcolm Eugene Ward, 74, of Double Springs, entered into rest June 23, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born…Obituary: John Watkins
John Herbert Watkins, 87, of Logan passed away June 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born Oct. 29, 1931 in Jefferson…
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- AllAddisonCold SpringsCollegeCullmanCullman ChristianFairviewGood HopeHancevilleHolly PondLocal SportsMeekOutdoorsProfessionalSt. Bernard PrepVinemontWallace StateWest PointWinston County
Record numbers turn out for this year’s Castille Character Camp
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – More than 200 athletes made their way to James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday morning for this year’s Castille…Fairview home destroyed by fire
Updated 6-21-19 9:34 p.m. FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A home north of Fairview along the 2300 block of County Road…SWIMMING: Cullman Swim Team hosts Boaz; girls’ team tops Barracudas
CULLMAN, Ala. – Boaz traveled to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Tuesday night for a matchup against the Cullman Swim Team,…Castille visits Cullman ahead of annual Character Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. – Football season may still be a couple months away but there’s a great opportunity for young athletes to improve their game…WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State baseball’s Easton Kirk named a NJCAA Division I 3rd-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State baseball’s Easton Kirk has been named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 3rd-team All-American….PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders blast West Morgan, R.A. Hubbard on the road
TRINITY, Ala. — After collecting three summer victories at Hartselle on Tuesday, Good Hope played in a pair of games at West Morgan on…Cullman Swim Team hosts Arab and Fort Payne
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tritons were back in town Tuesday night for a home meet and this knocked off Arab and Fort…PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Eastman commits to University of Montevallo
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman standout Anna Katherine Eastman has made her college decision. The rising senior point guard will be continuing her academic and…WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s Demarkus Lampley named ASWA Community College Athlete of the Year
HANCEVILLE, ALA. — Wallace State’s Demarkus Lampley has earned another award. Lampley was recognized Sunday night as the…ALL-STATE BASEBALL: Cullman’s Patterson named 6A Coach of the Year, 6 local players earn all-state honors
CULLMAN, Ala. – 2019 was a great season to be a Cullman Baseball fan and accolades continue to come…ALL-STATE SOFTBALL: Swann lands on 1st-team, several local players honored as well
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association released the all-state softball team for 2019 late Friday night and Good Hope’s Bailey Swann earned…PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders collect 3 Friday night wins in summer play
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — After splitting a pair of summer games Thursday night, Good Hope went back to work on Friday by playing three more…
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- AllCullman ChristianCullman CityCullman CountySacred HeartSt. Bernard PrepSt. Paul’sVinemont Christian AcademyWallace State
Jake Johnson named new principal of Cullman Middle School
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jake Johnson has been named the new principal of Cullman Middle School. Johnson will replace Lane Hill, according to…37 Cullman-area students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. – Thirty-seven Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the Spring 2019…49 Cullman-area students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's…Wallace State Dance offering Summer Intensive training session
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Dance program is offering a Summer Intensive session for dancers 14 to 19 years old. The four-day…Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd ready for 2nd chance at SkillsUSA national gold medal
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd was close to earning a medal last year at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills…25 area students earn degrees from the University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5. Cullman area students include: Kramer Van Mark Bennett,…Taylor Urech of Crane Hill serves on 2019 Avanti team at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama student Taylor Urech, of Crane Hill, an alumna of Good Hope High School, is serving as Orientation Leader…Wallace State’s Workforce Training Solutions hosting upcoming classes this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Workforce Training Solutions has announced several classes available this summer: Intro to Graphics Learn how to create eye-catching graphics by…ACT Prep Workshops offered by Wallace State Alumni Association June 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students wanting to prepare for the ACT have the opportunity to take one or more ACT Preparation Workshops offered by the…CCBOE personnel changes approved June 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting this week the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved the following personnel items. (Printed as received) Principals Transfer of…Wallace State releases Spring 2019 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 804 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 Semester….Helen Glasscock retires from St. Bernard after 52 years in education
CULLMAN, Ala. – There are people around Cullman today who don’t know that St. Bernard Abbey’s school used to be a college, but Helen…
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West Point Baptist Church reaches out with music and ice cream
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point Baptist Church invited its community in for a special evening of fellowship, music and a little ice cream…Wallace State Dance offering Summer Intensive training session
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Dance program is offering a Summer Intensive session for dancers 14 to 19 years old. The four-day…Files from Yesteryear: 1954, 1994
From the Files of 1954: Picnicking at the swinging bridge on Tuesday were: Nell Ann Durham and Jack Perkins, Mary Ann Speer and Bill…67-County Alabama Garden Party: Jackson 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,…‘It feels like a high school prom’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman area seniors gathered at the Donald E. Green Senior Center gym Tuesday evening for Jammin’ in the Gym. It was…Movie Review: ‘MIB International’ fails to live up to the original; Griffin’s Score 5/10
“Men in Black International” is directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway and stars Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth…Summertime sun safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With most people spending more time outdoors in late spring and summer, the Alabama Department of Public Health reminds people of…Files from Yesteryear: 1920, 1954
From the Files of 1920: The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wallace are glad to know that their two children are slowly recovering…67-County Alabama Garden Party: Henry 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,…67-County Alabama Garden Party: Greene 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,…Files from Yesteryear: 1934, 1954
From the Files of 1934: Married on Saturday at the home of Reverend J.E. Marion were Alvin Brannon and Miss Della Ham. Mr. Brannon…East Cullman Baptist Assoc. rolling out VBS for nursing homes
CULLMAN, Ala. – As churches all over Cullman County launch into Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs for area youngsters, one group is gearing up…
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‘Cullman Women Sing’ makes beautiful music
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Women Sing held its Spring Concert recently at Grace Episcopal Church. The concert was free to the public and one…Grace Episcopal Church welcomes new rector Jay Gardner
Jay Gardner with his wife Paige and son William (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN, Ala. – Grace Episcopal Church welcomed James (Jay) Wynn…St. Andrews Youth Group opens free food pantry in southwest Cullman
The St. Andrews United Methodist Church Youth’s Free Food Pantry is at the corner of Main Avenue and Sixth Street Southwest in Cullman. It…St. Bernard’s Abbot Cletus D. Meagher set to retire this year
Abbot Cletus D. Meagher, O.S.B. (St. Bernard) CULLMAN – In accordance with the law proper to the American-Cassinese Congregation of Benedictine Monks, which stipulates 75…A Night to Shine for the area’s special needs community
A guest gets into the spirit at Friday’s Night to Shine Prom at Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman…
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