Baileyton hosts 4th annual Christmas Drive-Thru
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Young residents of Baileyton enjoyed another festive event during the holiday season as hundreds of cars lined around the Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department for the fourth annual Christmas Drive-Thru, held Saturday evening, Dec. 9, 2023. The event was a team effort...
Vinemont mulls recycling
Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson shows council members the Square Stand. / Andrew Cryer
VINEMONT - Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson, at this week’s council meeting, shared a request he received from a resident about establishing recycling services in Vinemont. Dodson said he has reached out to...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders sweep area match against Hanceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After sweeping Hanceville in three straight sets Monday, Good Hope returned home Thursday afternoon to host another area match with the Lady Bulldogs and they collected another area win over Hanceville after sweeping the match 25-10, 25-10 and 25-13.
Good Hope...
UAB announces delays in nonemergent surgeries due to rising COVID hospitalizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - University of Alabama in Birmingham Hospital is reducing in-patient surgical procedures due to the rising COVID demand within the hospital. With more patients admitted each day, hospital administration has made the difficult decision to begin admitting only 400 in-patient procedures per...
Reminder: Library hosting Teen Tech Week event today
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will host Teen Tech Week: 3Doodlers 3D Printing Pens today, Tuesday, March 7, at 3 p.m. This is a one-hour program for teens in which they can create a 3D design using a special 3D printing...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats split round 1 matchups with Hazel Green; playoff scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s playoff time and that means the stands were packed with fans at Bill Shelton Field Friday night to see the Bearcats take on Hazel Green in the opening round of the AHSAA state playoffs. Cullman took game one 12-1 to...
Obituary: Bradley Vernon Cloer
Memorial services for Bradley Vernon Cloer, 38, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at The Grace Place.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cloer passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Oct....
2 dead, multiple injuries in wreck near Duck River Bridge
Updated article: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/09/coroner-ids-2-victims-fridays-duck-river-bridge-area-crash
Update 5:34 p.m. U.S. 278 has re-opened.
Update 5:02 p.m. ALEA is reporting that a second person has died. Two confirmed fatalities. The wreck happened on the Holly Pond side of Duck River Bridge, at the top of the hill in the curve.
CULLMAN...
County authorizes call-out pay for hours worked during winter shutdown
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning, when, after approving the minutes of its emergency meeting called on Jan. 16, the commission motioned to terminate the local state of emergency that was declared at that meeting due to last week’s winter weather....
Obituary: Viles Lee Adamson
Funeral Service for Mr. Viles Lee Adamson, age 83 of Alabaster, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Adamson passed away on Saturday,...
Cullman City Council passes $55M annual budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed the City’s 2024 fiscal year budget. The new budget totals $55,290,609, a 4.5% increase over 2023’s budget, which was $52,899,395. The council said the increase is due to inflation. The budget will go...
Execution of multiple search warrants leads to 6 arrests; meth and money seized
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and officers with the Cullman City Narcotics Unit arrested six individuals for unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful...
Local favorite, Holly Pond Vintage Market, this Saturday
Image from the 2017 Holly Pond Vintage Market (Tribune file photo)
Updated 10-25-18 7:21 p.m.
HOLLY POND - This Saturday, Oct. 27, the owners of Holly Pond antique store The Middle of Nowhere are teaming up with the Town of Holly Pond Town Council to host...
Pair leads Hanceville PD, CCSO on chase, crashes into CCSO vehicle
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Two men led the Hanceville Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on a multi-mile chase Sunday afternoon. The chase ended when the suspects crashed their truck into a CCSO deputy’s vehicle. The deputy was not injured.
Douglas Lowery, Jr., 24, of Crane...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Briar Club’ by Kate Quinn
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 historical fiction, I found her latest book captivating.
Her other novels are set during a war. This novel is set in Washington,...
Obituary: Tina Marie Gravitt
Tina Marie Gravitt, age 59, of Double Springs, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
She was born on June 19, 1962 in Muncie, Indiana. Tina cut hair for many years. She loved collecting rocks, loved life and...
YPCullman: Young Professionals Mix, Match and Have a Great Time
We’ve planned four quarterly socials this year, and then we will probably gain speed with each one. Then by 2017 I think you’re going to see some amazing things out of this group.”
Leah Bolin, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce president
CULLMAN - On Thursday, March...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsNov. 28
fourth-degree theft of property; Books-A-Million; Cullman Shopping...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville splits senior night matchups with Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was Senior Night at Lane Horton Gymnasium and Hanceville’s Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs faced off against Cold Springs in their final regular season games. In the girls' game, the Lady Bulldogs erased a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to...
A Cup of Coffee with Darrell Hicks
Photo shows Darrell Hicks and a friend at last week's Walk MS.
CULLMAN - Having a cup of coffee with Darrell Hicks is much like sitting down with your dad or grandpa, depending on your age. As he made his way to the booth...
President of renewable energy company got his start in Wallace State Green Construction program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since he was a child, Mason Holmes has been running outside to play. Whether it was camping or floating down a river in a canoe, Holmes and his family spent most days outdoors. Nature was a place full of wonder and...
Obituary: Cassondra Hale Bowen
Cassondra Hale Bowen passed away on January 15, 2023 at the age of 67. Cassondra was born Sept. 30, 1955. She was a graduate of Cullman High School in 1973 and attended Wallace State Community College. She worked at the Cullman County court house and...
Cullman native challenging Robert Aderholt for US House seat
Cullman native Anthony Blackmon is challenging incumbent US Rep. Robert Aderholt for his seat in the US House of Representatives. / Photo Courtesy Anthony Blackmon for Congress / Facebook
BERLIN - A Cullman native who resides in the Berlin community has decided to throw his...
Hanceville talks subdivisions, grants liquor license
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Steppville Gardens subdivision in Hanceville will soon be complete. Kevin Stapp, owner of Stapp Home Builders, addressed the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening, asking for the City’s help with the cost of repaving the street and cul-de-sac in the neighborhood.
“The City...
Obituary: Cora Keel Gipson
Cora Keel Gipson of Cullman passed away Sept. 18, 2020 at the age of 81. She was born Sept. 6, 1939 to Jimmy Joe and Loyice McCormick Keel.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Joe Keel and James Keel.
Graveside services are...
ADOL announces new phone appointment system, discontinuing in-person assistance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor this week announced a new phone appointment system for unemployment compensation claimants who need assistance with their claims.
The new phone system will debut Jan. 4, 2021. Beginning Jan. 3, 2021, claimants can call 1-800-361-4524 after 5...
Obituary: Larry Joe Simmons
Mr. Larry Joe Simmons of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.
He was born March 9, 1948 to Price Doc and Mary Irene Brown Simmons who preceded him in death along with sister Shirley McKoy and brother Hubert Simmons.
Mr. Simmons leaves to cherish...
Obituary: Frances Posey
Frances Posey, 82, of Oakman, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Posey was born on Nov. 22, 1936 in Haleyville. Frances attended Haleyville High School. She was known as "Nana"...
Obituary: Samuel John Harbison
Funeral service for Samuel John Harbison, infant son of Jeremy and Angela Baker Harbison, will be on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Obituary: Edgar Oziel Guevara Degollado
Edgar Oziel Guevara Degollado, age 28, of Cullman, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth Brock; son: Milo Guevara; mother: Josefina Degollado; father: Jaime Guevara-Silva; sisters: Elena Guevaro and Vanessa Guevaro; stepfather: Juilo Mena and a host of other family...
School Resource Officers Protect Cullman County’s Youngest Citizens
CULLMAN – School Resource Officers are the individuals who protect children when their parents are unable to be around. Not only do they protect students and faculty at every school in Cullman County, but the are also trained to be teachers and counselors. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
December 13
burglary-2nd degree; Hospital Discount Pharmacy; 4th Ave. NE; damage to door;...
Arrest report: Oct. 6-8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 6-8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported (County offices closed today)
Cullman Police Department
Jordan, Mark A., 41
illegal possession of prescription drugs
possession of drug paraphernalia
attempting to elude
McCormick, Kenny L. Jr., 25
failure...
Cullman kicks off Nesmith Park renovation project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heavy equipment has begun appearing at Nesmith Park near West Elementary School, and the City of Cullman wants people to know why. Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST), Mayor Woody Jacobs and the Cullman City Council on Thursday morning gathered...
Jacobs declares April 23-29 Relay For Life Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, April 26, met with members of Relay For Life of Cullman County to declare with week of April 23-29 Relay For Life Week in the city.
“Our Relay For Life folks here in Cullman do a...
SportsFit closes its doors after more than 30 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman SportsFit & Wellness Center is closing after more than 30 years in business. The decision to put the building and 17 acres of property along U.S. Highway 31 North up for sale was made prior to the center closing March...
Arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 22
third-degree theft of lost property; person; Olive St....
Obituary: Eirvin Pal Mobley, Jr.
Eirvin Pal Mobley, Jr., 48, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Pal was born on September 9, 1972 in Haleyville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, running equipment and especially spending time with his grandkids.
Visitation will be held on...
Preview: Area prep football, week No. 1
Photo: 2016 Holly Pond Broncos varsity football team, coaches and cheerleaders
Cullman Bearcats @ Hartselle Tigers
J.P. Cain Stadium - Hartselle 7 p.m.
SERIES: Tied 45-45-4
LAST MEETING: Hartselle won 14-13 @ Cullman in 2015
First time since the 1966 season the Bearcats and Tigers clash on opening night....
OBITUARY: Sue Henderson Tipton
Mrs. Sue Henderson Tipton, age 75, passed away Sunday morning, March 15, 2015 at her home. She was born in Cullman County to Ed and Gertrude Love Henderson. She was self-employed and raised poultry and was a member of Union Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Preceded...
Cullman County Schools Special Education Teacher, Beverly Jenkins, Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
VINEMONT – West Point Intermediate School special education teacher Beverly Jenkins has been nominated for the 2015-2016 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public...
Lance Justice, DO joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified OB-GYN Lance Justice, DO has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Justice attended medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia, followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Oklahoma State University Medical Center in...
Cullman County Schools present their updated Covid-19 guidelines for 2022
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff: Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for five days (previously 10) following the onset of symptoms or the positive test result. The student or staff member may return on day six if the...
Obituary: Darrell Dean Taylor
Darrell Dean Taylor, age 65, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born October 10, 1956, in Hartselle, Alabama, to J. D. and Ruby Taylor.He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Keith Taylor, Ronnie...
Senior spotlight: The dream of a lifetime
Evelyn Stevens’ journey to all 30 MLB stadiums
A dream born from the love of a husband. An unwavering dedication from a widowed mother and wife. Two daughters determined to honor both. Evelyn Stevens, at the remarkable age of 89, embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey...
Cullman EMS accepting donations for Hurricane Harvey flood victims
CULLMAN - Cullman EMS is teaming up with Cullman Elks Lodge and R.E. Garrison Trucking to serve as a donation drop-off site for hurricane flood victims in Texas. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 1 until the truck is full.
The donations will be...
Arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 22
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; 2nd St....
Arrest report: Jan. 24
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Fithian, Lisa King, 47
failure to appear- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (2 counts)
Lands, Brandon Dewayne, 27
disorderly conduct
McIntyre, Anglea Renee, 42
failure to appear- resisting arrest
McIntyre,...
Hanceville council talks new Taco Bell, community improvement
A developer’s drawing of Hanceville’s incoming Taco Bell
HANCEVILLE - It wasn’t Tuesday, but it was still taco day for the Hanceville City Council at its meeting Thursday evening. Council members and visitors viewed concept art for the new Taco Bell that will go up...
Update 3: Wildfire in southwest Cullman County now contained
Update: Oct. 7, 5:59 p.m. At this time, the fire has been contained. "The fire is burning to the breaks and going out," said Bethsadia Fire Chief Maurice Reynolds. "Just have a lot of area to burn out."
Reynolds confirmed that the fire is under...
Cullman Middle School hosting Miss Pioneer Pageant Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Middle School Miss Pioneer Pageant will be held tomorrow, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cullman High School Auditorium. This pageant is being held as a fundraiser for Cullman Middle School and High School special education classes to...
Rescheduled Second Friday celebration tonight in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s as easy as 1-2-3: 1st Avenue Southeast will host the city’s popular 2nd Fridays celebration on the third Friday of June. That’s tonight!
Downtown Cullman’s 2nd Friday celebration, put on COVID hiatus in 2020 and postponed last week due to the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
December 20
burglary-3rd degree; Swafford Rd; miscellaneous items; $420
Arrests
December 20
Mann, Jacob C; 26
resisting...
Deer: Attract or deter?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer in residential areas—homeowners either love the friendly visitors or wish they would leave plants alone. While hunting season has come and gone, traces of white-tailed deer in residential areas or on landowners’ property are nearing their peak. According to...
Obituary: Eloise Stisher Stevens
The funeral service for Eloise Stisher Stevens, 95, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Tuesday. The interment will...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: St. Bernard sweeps area match with Brilliant
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard hosted Brilliant for a 1A, Area 12 volleyball matchup Tuesday night and the Lady Saints sent the Tigers home with a loss after sweeping the match in three sets. St. Bernard took the match with 25-12, 25-22 and 25-21...
Obituary: James Martin Copeland
James Martin Copeland, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 82. Mr. Copeland was born in Sipsy, Alabama, on July 2, 1941, to the late Henry Pleasant and Mozelle Cook Copeland.
James...
Elks Lodge holds moving Flag Day ceremony
Photo: 90-year-old C. J. Burney, a Marine from Cullman who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima
In the words of our national anthem, I pray that Old Glory’s broad stripes and bright stars never cease their gallant streaming.”
Julian Campbell
CULLMAN - The Cullman Elks Lodge...
Decatur man with murder warrant arrested in Cullman for trafficking meth
Jason Lavan Turner, left, and the drugs recovered when he was arrested on Friday in Cullman County (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) agents on Friday arrested Jason Lavan Turner, 41, of Decatur, charging him with trafficking in methamphetamine and...
Copper Cricket hops into town
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s boutique scene is ever-changing, with specialized storefronts offering a host of home decor, bespoke garments and accessories as well as handmade gifts. The Copper Cricket, the newest addition, features all the above and more.
Owners of The Copper Cricket and mother-daughter-duo,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
December 6• menacing; person; Hwy. 157
December 7• criminal...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 5
trespassing; CR 656
harassment; 16th St. SE
harassment; Hwy. 69 N
harassment; CR 656
robbery; CR 109
domestic...
Jordan Wilson still missing; family offering up to $10,000 for information
CULLMAN - Over three weeks have passed since 32-year-old Jordan Lee Wilson was last seen by her friends and family, but the local community refuses to give up hope that she will come home safely and unharmed.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry provided an update,...
CBD/Hemp oil: what is the status?
A variety of cannabis sativa (Pixabay)
CULLMAN - Cannabidiol, called CBD, CBD oil or hemp oil, a chemical extracted from the flowers and buds of the hemp plant, a variety of cannabis sativa (marijuana is also a variety), has been both touted as a medical...
Obituary: Marie Idella White
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Idella White, 83, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Brother Doug Pitts will be officiating.
Mrs. White was born July 5, 1936 and...
Bringing out the best: ‘Going on a bear hunt!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bear hunting fever is sweeping the Cullman community! Young hunters, armed with cameras and getting a little grown-up help behind the wheel, are breaking the quarantine monotony by searching neighborhoods around town and across the county for plush teddy bears of...
Obituary: Ruby Pearl Walters
Ruby Pearl Walters, age 93, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at Haleyville Healthcare.
Ruby was born on October 24, 1928 in Hatton, Alabama. After moving to Haleyville in 1982, Ruby worked for Piggly Wiggly for 26 years. She was a Sunday school...
Agriplex update: programming paused, drive-up farmers’ market in full swing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex normally has a bounty of programs for children and adults to enjoy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, that schedule has been disrupted. The Tribune spoke with Agriplex Director Rachel Dawsey for an update.
“All of April is...
Obituary: Carter Earl Brand
Hanceville Funeral Home announces the passing of Carter Brand of Blount County on January 20, 2022. A memorial service will be announced at a later time by his family.
Carter is survived by his wife: Linda and sons: Allen and Scotty Brand. He was preceded...
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 12, 1951, in Blount County, Alabama.
She is survived by her daughters: Lisa (Wes) Arrowood, Michelle (Daniel) Todd and Windy (Stephen)...
Obituary: Bonnie O’Neal Fullilove
Funeral service for Bonnie O’Neal Fullilove, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, and from...
15th annual Empty Bowls event set for Monday
Guests get to take home an original, handmade bowl. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - It’s time again for one of the most popular annual community events. On Monday, Feb. 19, First United Methodist Church Cullman will host the 15th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman...
(Latest) Hundreds of animals die in fire near West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - “It’s devastated us all,” the owner of a chicken house near West Point said as she watched what was left of the structure smolder Tuesday. Inside the structure are the remains of hundreds of animals including dogs, chickens, doves, rabbits...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Diamond Eye’ by Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn has done it again! After authoring numerous gripping novels about women in World War II, she does not disappoint with “Diamond Eye.” It is based on the true story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a sniper for the Russian Army during the German invasion....
Obituary: Edgar “Sherrell” Henderson
Edgar “Sherrell” Henderson, 79, of Holly Pond, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born on August 15, 1941, in Marshall County, to Ed and Gertrude Love Henderson.
Sherrell worked construction until his retirement. He was passionate about golf and loved the sport....
Heavy rains, wind expected through Friday
Click here for the very latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.
CULLMAN COUNTY - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory and flash flood watch ahead of a weather system moving into the area, expected to dump up to 3...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond’s season opener against Brindlee Mountain canceled
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos’ season opener against Brindlee Mountain scheduled for Aug. 21 at Holly Pond High School has been canceled. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several Brindlee Mountain players are unable to participate and the Lions have opted to...
On the importance of buying local: Oktoberfest vendors respond
Photo: Small businesswoman Glenda Jones
CULLMAN - Author of “Saving Capitalism,” co-creator of the film “Inequality for All,” and former United States Sec. of Labor (1993 to 1997) Robert B. Reich notes that consumers are the true job creators. This rings true for many local...
Obituary: Patricia Wright
Funeral services for Patricia Wright, 68, of Sebastian, FL will be 11:00 a.m. April 30, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Roger McManus will officiate. Burial will follow at Cullman City Cemetery in Cullman. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time...
New “Twenty-Four Seven” Bible study for grades 7-12
Photo shows Bible study organizer, Noah Carpenter.
CULLMAN - Local community member Noah Carpenter has created Twenty-Four Seven – a Bible study - which he hopes will be a place “to help students learn to have a relationship with God twenty-four hours, seven days a...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
November 6• duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person;...
Hanceville’s Long named 1st runner-up at 2019 Alabama Distinguished Young Woman competition
Hanceville High School’s Abigail Long was named first runner-up at the 2019 Alabama Distinguished Young Woman competition in Montgomery. (Photo courtesy of the Long family)
HANCEVILLE - Abigail Long, a senior at Hanceville High School, this month was named first runner-up at the Distinguished Young...
Pet of the Week: Meet Bella the bulldog
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet sweet Bella, a 2.5-year-old bulldog mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
She is an intelligent and understands leash etiquette. While Bella may be a bit shy at first, with patience, encouragement and love, she opens up...
Obituary: Yuvonne Betty White
Mrs. Yuvonne Betty White, age 88, of Union Grove passed away Dec. 14, 2022, at her residence. She was formerly of Jones Chapel, Alabama. She was born in Winston County, Alabama, Dec. 18, 1933.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James White; her...
Obituary: Jerome “Jerry” H. Thomas
Jerome "Jerry" H. Thomas of Falkville, in Cullman County, passed away May 10, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born March 26, 1949 in Cullman to James E. and Berllene Hudson Thomas. He is preceded in death by his parents and sons:...
SURVIVOR’S STORY: ‘You have to get on with it’
Sonya Graham, on her last day of radiation in 2015. Sonya is a breast cancer survivor. (Courtesy photo)
Behind her wicked sense of humor and her refusal to take herself too seriously, Sonya Graham is a magnificent woman of strength, perseverance and inspiration. Her story...
Obituary: John Albert Bolzle
Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 26, 2019 for Mr. John Albert Bolzle.
Mr. Bolzle was born on Dec. 27, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama and died peacefully at Bayside Community Hospital in Anahuac, Texas, after an extended illness on May 19, 2019.
He was a...
Shedd receives AARC Legislative Leadership Award
GULF SHORES, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview was recently presented the 2019 Legislative Leadership Award by the Alabama Association of Regional Councils (AARC) during its Annual Conference held at the Lodge at Gulf State Park.
The meeting is held each year to provide training...
My Bloody Valentine powerlifting meet brings strength athletes to centerstage
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the heart of what has become a standout community gym, skin would meet metal as titans battled for the top spot to be called the strongest in the community. The air was vibrant with the sounds of clanging weights, roaring...
Sweet taters or not, festival a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 24th Annual Sweet Tater Festival took place Monday at Smith Lake Park, with a large crowd coming out to celebrate Labor Day and enjoy some outside merriment. Sweet Tater had most of its usual sights and sounds- food and craft...
Berlin council announces beginning of farmers’ market SNAP initiative
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council Monday night announced its farmers’ market initiative to accept SNAP payments will begin Monday, July 20.
SNAP participants will be able to pay a certain amount with their SNAP cards and receive special farmers’ market tokens for the...
Baileyton council says toys stolen, equipment damaged
BAILEYTON, Ala. - It seems Baileyton has had a bit of a “Grinch” problem throughout the holidays. Each year, the Town hosts a community Christmas party. COVID-19 already caused several obstacles as town leaders explored safe ways to give back to the community, especially...
Obituary: Ivadean Curtis Massey
Ivadean Curtis Massey, 91, of Poplar Springs, passed away March 16, 2022 at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
Ivadean was born on April 5, 1930 in Rose Hill, Alabama to William Dayton Curtis and Maudie Louise Gober. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and faithful follower...
Talented Young Farmers Shine at Annual Conference
MONTGOMERY – The future of Alabama agriculture looked bright as young farmers took the spotlight Monday night in statewide contests sponsored by the Alabama Farmers Federation.
Winners in the Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) and Excellence in Agriculture contests were announced at the closing banquet...
FAITH: ‘God has given me the opportunity to shine His glory, and live for Him’: West Point’s Patton Fell discusses her journey with God
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Patton Fell is preparing to start her junior in August and in this interview, she discussed some of the challenges she’s faced in her life up to this point and how her relationship with God has helped her...
‘You didn’t notice that you were any different’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Snead’s Farmhouse in Vinemont has been growing and scheduling more of Owner Judy Snead’s puppet shows and educational sessions. Snead regularly guides field trips through her farm, where students enjoy the petting zoo, see her puppet show, make crafts and learn...
Walking the talk: Commissioner Garry Marchman takes road repair into his own hands
Commissioner Garry Marchman shovels a tar/gravel mix into a pothole on one of Cullman County’s roads earlier this month. / Cullman County, Delores Clark
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Commission (CCC) spends a lot of its time dealing with the county’s road system. It...
Hanceville receives $90K grant for 911 system upgrade
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville E-911 will soon be getting new equipment to help streamline its current system, thanks to a $90,000 grant from the Cullman County E-911 Board of Commissioners’ Grant Program for 2021.
The council said the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, City of Cullman...
Pet of the week: Travel the world with Gulliver
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is fit for the adventures of a lifetime. Gulliver, the Gully Dog, is a tan and black-coated 4-year-old blend of hound and shepherd. He thrives when given a family to cherish, protect and spend...
Alabama Safer at Home Order, mask mandate extended until Nov. 8
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the mask mandate, which was set to expire Oct. 2 has been extended until Nov. 8. The Order was also amended slightly to allow for hospital patients...
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