Tag: News
Latest CCSO Citizens’ Academy class celebrates graduation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The latest class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy graduated Tuesday, Oct 25.
The academy is a nine-week journey...
Holly Pond graduate critically injured after being struck by vehicle near...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Leah Grace Tarvin, 22, was critically injured Wednesday near the Jacksonville State University (JSU) campus. Tarvin, a graduate of Holly Pond...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hometown Hospitality training coming Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Customer service has the power to make or break a company, be it a small business of a handful of employees...
Jason Simpson Named WVTM 13 Chief Meteorologist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – WVTM 13 announced today that Jason Simpson has been named Chief Meteorologist. The news follows long-time Chief Meteorologist Jerry Tracey’s announcement...
FCCLA holds County Sweet Potato Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Nov. 1, 2022, students from the various city and county schools met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman...
McKenna Grace Sharpton Centromere dedicated at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recently named the central lobby in the School of Nursing and Center for Science the McKenna Grace...
West Point fans show support for Brewer student diagnosed with leukemia
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - The West Point Warriors traveled to Brewer to take on the Patriots Oct. 21 and there was a play-off spot was...
Stash House to host inaugural Alabama Fall Rod Run
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Stash House restaurant in Good Hope is holding its inaugural Alabama Fall Rod Run, a three-day sell, swap or...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Jason’s legacy will live on’
Clarification: Due to conflicting information, Jason McCollum’s status is unclear at this time.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Jason McCollum, 49, is a Cullman man who fought a...
Cullman Regional to build north Alabama’s 1st freestanding emergency department
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional is taking steps to build north Alabama’s first freestanding emergency department at Hartselle Health Park, a multi-service outpatient facility...
Cullman’s Emily Abney graduates from Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Emily Abney, of Cullman, graduated from Troy University during Term 1 of the 2022/2023 academic year.
Abney attended Troy Online and graduated...
Alabama School of Fine Arts open house Nov. 5
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama’s award-winning arts and sciences school, the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA), will open its doors to prospective students and...
Local schools hosting Veterans Day events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several Cullman County schools and those in the surrounding area will host Veterans Day programs to allow students to honor the...
‘Crime scene’ tours raise funds for WSCC food pantry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Criminal Justice Department hosted a Crime Scene House for the public Monday, Oct. 31, as part...
The Link’s Legacy Awards and Annual Meeting set for Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County will host its Legacy Awards and Annual Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 3 at The Venue at...
Obituary: Bobbie Dale Hunt
Bobbie Dale Hunt, 78, of Joppa, passed from this life on Oct. 30, 2022, at his residence. No services are planned for Mr. Hunt...
Obituary: Lamarr Gordon Moore
A private gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Lamarr Gordon Moore, 71, of Cullman will be held at a later...
Obituary: Darian Keith White
Darian Keith White, 56 of Arley, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital. No services are planned at this time.
Darian was...
Obituary: Kendra Leigh Green
Memorial Visitation for Kendra Leigh Green, age 25, of Arab, will be from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Guntersville Senior Center,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘She was an absolutely amazing woman’
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Family, friends and colleagues gathered at the Dodge City Senior Center on Saturday for the unveiling of a plaque dedicated...
‘Witches ride’ for local girls
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three local women met in August with a simple vision to bring discretion, dignity, comfort and care to young ladies in...
6th annual Bernard Blues and BBQ celebrates artisans
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School hosted its sixth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival over the weekend. The popular festival featured arts,...
Wallace State Business Education building named in honor of Dr. Jerry...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) announces the naming of its Business Education building as the Dr. Jerry D. Galin Hall, in...
Beloved meteorologist calls for prayers for wife
HOOVER, Ala. – Lacey Simpson, wife of Holly Pond native and WVTM-13 meteorologist Jason Simpson, suffered a traumatic medical emergency last week while shopping...
Obituary: Sarah Clark Duke
Sarah Clark Duke, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Oct. 29, 2022, at the age of 75. Mrs. Duke was born in Cullman County,...
Obituary: Margie Ann Hill
Margie Ann Hill, 71, of Holly Pond passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Woodland Village Health Care Center. She was born June...
Obituary: Keith Hill
Keith Hill, 64 of Addison, entered into rest on Oct. 29, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born on March 15, 1958, in...
Cullman’s Jeff Byars named 2022 Independent Advocate of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) Jeff Byars, founder of Sun Back Moon, LLC – Private Patient Advocacy & Healthcare Solutions in...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 31, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Rev. Dillon Burl Calvert
A funeral service for Reverend Dillon Burl Calvert of Bremen will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1st at Bremen Baptist Church. Rev. Calvert will...
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration set for Nov. 5
VINEMONT, Ala. – The 2022 Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration at Cullman Regional Airport, organized by the Cullman Elks Lodge, will be held Saturday,...
Hanceville City Council issues Lupe’s liquor license, remembers Tim Burney
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday issued a liquor license to the new owners of Lupe’s Restaurant.
It also passed Ordinance 650...
Brooks, Dueland, Collins named to UA 2022-2023 Freshman Forum cohort
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Freshman Forum cohort. These students will be continuing the tradition of over 60 years of leadership growth...
Cullman City Council updates 2 ordinances
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting on Oct. 24, Cullman City Council updated two ordinances, bringing them up to date with the city’s growing...
Wallace State open house Nov. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will hold an open house on Thursday, Nov. 3, at Tom Drake Coliseum. The event will be...
Obituary: Breatha Ilouise Williams
Funeral service for Breatha Ilouise Puckett DeMonia Williams, 94, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30th, 2022, at Mt. Olive Providence...
Obituary: Penny Lee Knight
Penny Lee Knight, 63 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Walker Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Penny...
Obituary: Christopher Joseph Moody
Funeral Service for Christopher Joseph Moody, age 53 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Charles Mack Hale
Charles Mack Hale, 86, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at his residence. He was born Jan. 19, 1936, in Cullman,...
Tools of the Trade career fair this Thursday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – With over 1,200 area eighth graders registered to participate in the Career Showcase: Tools of the Trade event, Wallace State Community...
Cullman’s Jason McCollum receives heart/double lung transplant
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hospitalized with COVID-19 in late July 2021, Cullman’s Jason McCollum, 49, overnight Friday and into Saturday received a double lung and...
Limits Outfitters opening in Cullman Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Limits Outfitters, a new outdoor and sporting goods store located at 2020 Second Ave. NW in Cullman, will hold its grand...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the past week, including:
Friday, Oct. 21
Deputies arrested Dylan Joseph Bomberry-Wright,...
ALEA warns of drugs cloned to look like candy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the weather continues to change and autumn creeps upon us, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to wish...
CPD selling, sporting breast cancer awareness patches
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) reports that one of its own decided to raise money this October for breast cancer awareness.
CPD...
Obituary: Robert Eugene Pennington
A graveside funeral service for Robert Eugene “Gene” Pennington age 75 of Chicago Ridge, Illinois will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29,...
Obituary: Gail S. Brasher
Gail S. Brasher, age 68, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at her residence. She was born Nov. 22, 1953, in...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Dripping Springs DAR chapter announces support for Wreaths Across America
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each December, on National Wreaths Across America Day, wreath-laying ceremonies are carried out at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at...
Search continues for missing Vinemont man Jackie Hale
CULLMAN, Ala. - The search continues for a missing Vinemont man. Jackie Hale, 51, and approximately 200 pounds, was last seen Tuesday, Oct. 25,...
Can you be of service to our seniors?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Many senior citizens in Cullman County have the opportunity to visit their local full-time senior centers to enjoy companionship, programs and...
City school board taps Harrison, Orr to lead, recognizes best of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday named Cheryl Harrison board president and Joey Orr board vice president.
Harrison, elected to the...
Pet of the Week: Let him be your Teddy Bear!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Teddy Bear.
Teddy Bear...
Obituary: Herbert Aubrey Calloway Jr.
Celebration of Life for Dan Calloway, age 79, of Cullman, will be from 3 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Sammy...
Obituary: Sherry Ann Wood Hutchens
Graveside Service for Sherry Ann Woods Hutchens, age 59, of Vinemont, will be at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at Friendship Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Winford Rickey McGukin
Winford Rickey McGukin, age 71 of Falkville, AL. died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.
He is survived by his wife: Glenda McGukin; mother: Wilene McGukin; daughter:...
Obituary: Charles and Connie Johnson
Rev. Charles Johnson, 71, and Connie Calvert Johnson, 74, of Crane Hill both passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
Charles was born Dec. 9,...
Obituary: Sharon Lea Lawrence
Funeral service for Sharon Lea Lawrence, 80, of Arab will be at 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 29th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Larry Dale Howse
Larry Dale Howse, age 76 of Addison, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born March 8,...
Victim Services Masquerade Ball brings in $27K for nonprofit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) hosted its annual masquerade ball fundraiser Tuesday at Brick Haven, after a two-year hiatus due to...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State hosting PULSE
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College held its first day of PULSE 2022 on Tuesday, kicking the day off with Big Oak Ranch’s...
Historical preservation underway at Ave Maria Grotto
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Ave Maria Grotto recently received a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to begin the historical preservation...
Cullman City Council honors WildWater staff, amends procedures for public comments
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday commended Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) and its WildWater staff for earning the...
Every vote counts, even when it’s for cookies
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the real-life midterm elections coming up, second graders at West Elementary School (WES) had a chance to learn about voting...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Cooper
Bobby Ray Cooper, age 68, of Falkville, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born Tuesday, June 1, 1954.
Obituary: Edna Laura Calvert Graves
Edna Laura Calvert Graves, age 107, of Jasper, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. She was born Sept. 12, 1915, in Cullman...
Crane Hill couple killed in Hwy. 157 crash
UPDATE 7:55 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A husband and wife from Crane Hill were killed Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash along Alabama Highway 157...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Competitors get their grill on at Butcher Meat Co.
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont residents on Saturday no doubt smelled something delicious in the air. The Butcher Meat Co. hosted its innaugural Backyard Grill-Off,...
Obituary: Henry Alan Bailey
Memorial visitation for Henry Alan Bailey, of Eva, will be Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, from 10 a.m.- noon, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Mr. Bailey...
Obituary: Mary Frances Brooks
Mary Frances Brooks, age 83, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in...
Obituary: Charles Roy James
CMSGT USAF Ret. Charles Roy James passed away at his home in Montgomery, AL surrounded by his caring family on Oct. 17, 2022. CMSGT...
Obituary: Melvin Timothy Purvis
Funeral service for Melvin Timothy Purvis, age 59, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation will...
Obituary: Steven Duane Elkins
Steven Duane Elkins, 61, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on Oct. 23, 2022, at his residence.
Steven was born on Nov. 27, 1960, in...
Obituary: Donna Kay Adams Dudley
Donna Kay Adams Dudley, age 82 of Hayden, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Library group hosts ‘real-life’ whodunit
CULLMAN, Ala. –Stone Bridge Farms was the site of a “real-life” whodunit Friday, when The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC)...
Potential for Tornado Watch above 60%
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Areas affected are much of eastern Mississippi into western and northern Alabama. This is concerning for Severe potential and Watch possible...
List of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are...
Vinemont Jack’s to open late this month
VINEMONT, Ala. - Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) on Monday announced it will open its new location in Vinemont late this month. Located at 680...
On Sunday, the witches will ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – The witches will ride in Cullman soon. On Sunday, Oct. 30, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., to be exact. That’s when Les Dames...
‘A family that scares together sticks together’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Zach and Jessica Lee began with a jack-o-lantern 13 years ago, as a way to celebrate their daughter’s Nov. 1 birthday,...
High school musicians put their best feet forward at Mud Creek...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The stands were filled Saturday, and Cullman-area bands scored big at the 31st annual Mud Creek Marching Festival at Hanceville High...
‘Woods to Goods’: LP, others donate paper to Hanceville Elementary
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Louisiana-Pacific Hanceville, along with the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils, recently donated a pallet of paper to Hanceville Elementary School in...
Obituary: Melvaleen Roseberry
A private graveside service will be held for Melvaleen Roseberry, 84, who passed from this life on Oct. 23, 2022, at Woodland Village Nursing...
Obituary: Odie Davis Curvin
Funeral service for Rev. Odie Davis Curvin, 85, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Clara Mae Hollingsworth
Clara Mae Hollingsworth, 82, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Oct. 23, 2022. Clara, or Jitter as she was lovingly called by her father...
Obituary: Gloria Cano-Duffie
A Mass of Christian Burial for Gloria Cano-Duffie of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28th at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hanceville....
Jesse Wiggins wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament on Lewis...
CULLMAN, Ala. (Oct. 24, 2022) – Boater Jesse Wiggins of Addison, Alabama, brought a three-day total of 15 bass to the scale weighing 42...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote for the...
Montgomery, AL— Secretary of State John H. Merrill would like to remind Alabamians that today is the last day to register to vote for...
Obituary: Patricia Patterson Miller
Patricia Patterson Miller, of Canton, passed away Oct. 22, 2022. Loving wife of William S. Miller Sr. for 53 beautiful years. Cherished mom of...
Obituary: Howard Lee Miles
Howard Lee Miles, 70 of Haleyville, Alabama passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Howard was born on May 14, 1952,...
Falkville man indicted on federal drug, weapon charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Federal indictments have been unsealed charging three defendants in separate and unrelated gun and drug cases, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F....
Obituary: Saundra Kay Harbison
The Funeral Service for Saundra Kay Harbison, 57, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Sonya DeAnne Leonard
Sonya DeAnne Leonard, 57, of Vinemont, Alabama, (previously of Holly Pond, Alabama) passed away on Friday evening, Oct. 21, 2022. Sonya was born in...
