Allen: Remember important absentee voting deadlines for Nov. 5 General Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Absentee ballots being...
Obituary: Eileen Francis Paden
Eileen Francis Paden, 72, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born Wednesday, June 11, 1947 to Sam and Eleen Rose Hook.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Edward Paden and parents.
Survivors include her daughter Karen...
‘We Care – Ride for Suicide Prevention,’ a community ride for suicide awareness
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On March 30, the "We Care - Ride for Suicide Prevention," motorcycle event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and supporting those affected by it, will take place at Redline Leather & Cycle Workz, located at 222 Arkadelphia Road NE in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Joles’ overtime touchdown lifts Hanceville over Sumiton Christian
SUMITON, Ala.
-- The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Sumiton to take on the Sumiton Christian
Eagles to kick off the 2019 season Friday night. A tale of two halves was the
story in this game, but Hanceville wound up taking the game in overtime 32-26.
The first quarter...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Arthur Jack Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hyatt of Cullman graduated with honors from Florence State Teachers College.
Mrs. A.F. Young received a telegram last Friday that her son, Corporal David R. Young, 19, is missing in action.
Sergeant Milton Wilhite was injured severely...
North Alabama Agriplex Little Farmers and Heritage Skills events this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is hosting two events this week, part of the Little Farmers program. “Farm Animal Babies” event will be Friday, April 8. There are two time slots: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m....
Obituary: Billy Louis McRae
Billy Louis McRae, 87, of Double Springs passed away on March 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Billy was born on March 17, 1932 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. He joined the United States Army and served in the Korean War. Billy enjoyed...
Republican Women make donation to VFW
The Cullman County Republican Women donated $500 to Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 recently. President Jacqueline Schendel presented the check to Post Commander Brian Monk. The Republican Women meet monthly at 6 p.m. at the VFW building located at 112 Veterans Dr....
West Point Council discusses Hwy 157 turn lane, imposes fine for sewer dumping
Plans for a new convenience store on the south side of AL 157 in West Point.
WEST POINT - On Monday evening, the West Point Town Council once again addressed the upcoming extended deceleration/turn lane on Alabama Highway 157. The lane is planned for the...
Obituary: Pastor William Eric “Hoss” Twilley
Funeral services for Pastor William Eric “Hoss” Twilley of Bremen, Alabama will be 11:00 a.m. Sunday, November 7 at Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Reverend Darryl Banks will officiate. Burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Bremen. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m....
3 area students graduate from Troy University
TROY - Troy University is proud to announce students who completed the requirements for graduation during the spring 2017 semester at the Troy Campus.
Local residents who graduated include:
Kelsey McCluskey, of Crane Hill- Bachelor of Science
Zachary Douglas of Vinemont- Bachelor of Science
Jenna Swafford, of Cullman-...
Ivey: Alabama first state to roll out nationally-recognized manufacturing credentials at every community college
BIRMINGHAM – Gov. Kay Ivey, while speaking at the Southern Automotive Conference Friday, announced that the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), through a partnership with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC), will be offering nationally-recognized and industry-led credentials at every college this spring. This...
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics receives Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen of the Year Award from Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2022-2023 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen of the Year by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the Chamber’s annual gala held...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy hears from judges, Merrill
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry (left) welcomed Cullman County District Judge Rusty Turner, Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas, Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill, and others to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
Obituary: James Richard Donaldson
James Richard Donaldson, 69, of Cullman, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born Nov. 19, 1949 to Hobert and Lazette Crawford Donaldson.
Mr. Donaldson was a coal miner by trade and worked for Drummond Company...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors’ comeback falls short 31-28
WEST POINT, Ala. - On a misty Friday night, the West Point Warriors found themselves with their backs against the wall over and over, only to continue to fight back down to the final whistle. It seemed the Warriors not only had to overcome...
Good Hope City Council holds first reading of new proposed ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council agreed Monday night to seek the Attorney General’s opinion regarding a portion of County Road 469 and who is responsible for its upkeep.
One side of the road is inside the city limits of Good Hope....
Justin Truett, Youth Pastor at Simcoe Worship Center
I'm just crazy in love with Jesus and the people that he created to love him and serve him! I just hope that the JOY that God has given me will rub off onto others!”
Justin Truett, youth pastor
Photo shows Chelsea and Justin Truett.
SIMCOE - Even...
Obituary: Matthew Douglas Johnson
A memorial service for Matthew Douglas Johnson will be held Tuesday, April 05, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m. at Longview Church of God, located at 2025 County Road1269, Vinemont, AL 35179.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Obituary: Randy Joe Connell
Mr. Randy Joe Connell of Cullman passed away July 23, 2020 at the age of 67.
He was born Sept. 4, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama to Brady and Lillian Cone Connell.
He is preceded in death by his father; brother Andy Ondovcsik; and step-father Andrew Ondovcsik.
He...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope rolls past North Jackson, 33-8, to advance to round 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders are in the playoffs for the third straight season, and for the first time in 12 years, they hosted a first-round game. Their opponent: the North Jackson Chiefs. Behind a stingy defense and a solid running...
Falkville inmate leaves jobsite; authorities ask public for help locating him
FALKVILLE, Ala. – A trusty (“an inmate granted special privileges as a trustworthy person”) walked off of a jobsite Thursday morning, Dec. 7 in Falkville. Authorities are asking for help from the public to locate him.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) identified the trusty...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 1
unlawful possession of controlled substances, unlawful possession of dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of drug...
Pentastar South Car Club donates nearly $4K to Secret Meals for Hungry Children
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pentastar South Car Club has a passion not only for Mopar builds, but also for giving back to the community. For over five years, the club has been organizing “Mopars by the Lake,” a gathering of Mopar-powered vehicles with all funds...
Hanceville man arrested, suspected of transporting heroin from Jefferson Co. into Cullman Co.
GARDENDALE - Michael Shane Hudson, 41, of Hanceville was arrested as a result of the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies recently. He is charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Officers from the Hanceville Police Department, Gardendale Police Department, Sumiton Police Department...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts holding scholarship auditions Feb. 15 and March 15
Image courtesy of Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Current and future Wallace State Community College students will have two opportunities to audition for scholarships with the Fine and Performing Arts programs for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Auditions will be on Friday, Feb. 15 and Friday, March 15...
Man throws meth from car during traffic stop
CULLMAN - A Hartselle man, Joshua Earl Hanners, 28, was arrested in Cullman on Tuesday and charged with unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hanners was arrested by Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Officers Trey Higginbotham...
Cullman City Council moves forward on sporting goods store
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an agreement that brings a new sporting goods store expected to be an Academy Sports + Outdoors a step closer to opening on the city’s south side. The council approved a “772 agreement” with...
Obituary: Teresa A. Pearson
Teresa A. Pearson, 49, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, June 15, 2020 at her home.
Teresa was born Nov. 23, 1970 in Jefferson County.
She was a loving wife, mother, and MeMe. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Mrs. Jess Latham and Mrs. Homer Pike spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Tom Waldrop at Concord.
Betty Loyd of Mountain View and William McDermic were married on Saturday.
Sandra Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Taylor is ill with the mumps.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sinyard,...
Obituary: Robert Franklin “Bill” Young
Mr. Robert Franklin "Bill" Young of Cullman passed away Nov. 18, 2019 at the age of 85.
He was born in Cullman May 22, 1934 to Ozey H. and Ruby Mize Young.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Veneda (Paul) Smithson and Viola...
Touch A Truck event brings families from all over the county to Cullman County Fairgrounds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Touch A Truck, hosted by Cullman Electric Cooperative, took place at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Many local businesses and organizations including Wallace State, R.E. Garrison Trucking and the Cullman Power Board presented a selection...
Tough sledding for Vinemont, Eagles fall 55-14 to Fultondale
FULTONDALE - It was a rough night for the Vinemont Eagles as they took Interstate 65 into Fultondale to take on the Wildcats. Fultondale rattled off 326 yards of offense on their way to a 55-14 victory.
It looked like both teams were in for...
Hanceville council moves to establish veteran banner program
Juanita Culler, organizer of the veteran banner program in Arley, speaks to Hanceville City Council members during Thursday’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Citizens in Hanceville may soon see special banners around their city. The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night voted...
Senior Days at Winter Wonderland Dec. 18-20
CULLMAN, Ala. - With senior centers remaining closed across the state, the Cullman County Commission and Cullman County Commission on Aging have been busy organizing a special COVID-19 guideline-compliant weekend. Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18-20, admission will be waived for those 60...
Obituary: Nola Van Parson
Nola Van Parson was born Jan. 31, 1941 and passed away Feb. 25, 2020.
Just 1 race in Garden City election; 2 nuisance properties referred to court
GARDEN CITY - The Town of Garden City held its regular monthly council meeting this week.
In old business, three properties were discussed, two labeled as nuisance properties and sent to district court.
An ordinance for the Kerby property was issued stating the property owners needed...
CCSO seeking pay increase in FY2020 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met with Sheriff Matt Gentry Tuesday morning during its work session prior to the regular commission meeting to discuss possible changes to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s (CCSO) FY2020 budget.
Gentry explained different ways the CCSO hopes to...
Color Me Cullman Takes Over Sportsman Lake Park Saturday
Well I am excited that God has given me the ability to be doing my first 5K EVER! I am 50 pounds lighter than I was at Christmas. It's been 15 weeks and I am not turning back!”
Stephanie Usher
CULLMAN – On Saturday, April 9, Sportsman...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors outrace Fairview 18-7; Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors made the trip over to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies in a county game Thursday afternoon and a huge second inning for the Lady Warriors was key as they ended up rolling past Fairview...
Obituary: Mack Collman Duke
Mack Collman Duke, 88, of Addison, entered into rest peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home, as he wished to be, surrounded by his loving family.
Mack was born on March 25, 1933 in Addison, Alabama. He was a longtime member of Addison...
Arrests and incidents reported October 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 15, 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
October 13
harassment; person
October 14
Arrests
October 14
Ford, Shayla M.; 25
FTA- fourth-degree...
The unsung heroes of Rock the South
CULLMAN - Thousands of country music fans flocked to Heritage Park this weekend for the fifth annual Rock the South festival, but while most of Cullman was enjoying the musical stylings of Cole Swindell, John-Michael Montgomery and Florida-Georgia Line, among others, there were some...
OBITUARY Mrs. Tressie Wren McKissack
Funeral Services for Mrs. Tressie Wren McKissack, age 95 of Cullman will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Emeus Cemetery, with Rev. Perry Knight officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Mrs....
Arrests reported on Dec. 17, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 17, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Dec. 13
Brizendine, Christopher Neal, 44
possession of drug paraphernalia
Calloway, Jeffery Craig, 35
FTA- leaving the scene- misdemeanor
Chandler,...
Obituary: Barbara Tucker Dunn
Funeral service for Barbara Tucker Dunn, 75, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Baldwin Heights Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Josh Stancil officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. –...
Obituary: Nicholas Scott Phillips
Nicholas "Nick" Scott Phillips, age 53, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. Nick was born May 27, 1969, in Covington, Kentucky to Janet A. and Thelbert D. Phillips.
Nick is survived by his sister: Nina M. Simpson (Shawn) Moyer; and his...
CATA construction students install birdhouses at Woodland Haus
CATA Building Construction students Dusty Burney, Payton Oden and Colton Robison install a birdhouse as Woodland Haus Assisted Living Director Mary Briscoe and residents Billie J. Parker and Elva Cucunato look on. (Photo courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA)
CULLMAN - This past week, Cullman Area Technology Academy...
Arrests and incidents reported February 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 24
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; resisting arrest; CR 747criminal mischief; CR...
Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
Pictured left to right: MaKenzie Cruce, Anna Agnello, Mayor Woody Jacobs and Shawna Norman
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 1, 2019, "Catholic Schools Week" in the city of Cullman.
On hand to accept the proclamation on...
Battery-powered chainsaws: Quiet but dangerous
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many tool manufacturers are offering batteries as an alternative power source to gasoline in today’s market. Chainsaws are one of the newest pieces of equipment that are now utilizing rechargeable batteries. These newer chainsaws are often quieter and require less...
Obituary: Glenda Faye Kilgo
Glenda Faye Kilgo of Cullman passed away Feb. 2, 2021 at the age of 75. She was born Nov. 16, 1945 in Cullman to Olion and Lena McCormick Kilgo.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at...
Make the season brighter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church’s annual Angel Tree gift-giving project this year benefits 63 families in need and 137 children. Church members pick a card or cards and purchase gifts, wrap them and return them so they can be given...
Obituary: Carolyn Joyce Tucker
Carolyn Joyce Tucker, 68, of Nauvoo, Alabama entered into rest on March 27, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Tucker was born on May 7, 1952 to Archie and Imogene Edwards. She loved to sing in her family’s gospel group, The Edwards Family, and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope handles Hanceville 75-39, Lady Raiders down Lady Bulldogs 60-27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders made the trip over to Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Thursday night for a pair of area matchups and both road teams left with big wins. The Lady Raiders pulled away from Hanceville in the...
Mother, son victims in fatal crash on Hwy. 69 in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama State Troopers said late Tuesday that a Moulton woman and her teenage son were the victims in Tuesday morning's fatal crash on Alabama Highway 69 in Cullman County.
The wreck happened Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south...
Jacobs proclaims September Recovery Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, the month of September is set aside as National Recovery Awareness Month in the United States in order to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance abuse disorders and to encourage individuals in need of treatment and...
Obituary: Mrs. Joyce Ann Corbin
Funeral Services for Joyce Ann Corbin, age 72 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery, with Bro. Jimmy Peyton officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Joyce was born on February...
Hopewell Baptist hosting free Thanksgiving meal Wednesday
HANCEVILLE - Hopewell Baptist Church, as part of its 175th anniversary celebration, is hosting the inaugural Frances & Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 4:30-8 p.m.
According to the church, “On November 15 we gather together, in the spirit of...
4 Woodland Village employees receive disaster assistance from ANHA
From the left: ANHA Communications Director John Matson, Woodland Village employees and disaster assistance recipients Melia Lewis and Robert Foshee and Woodland Village Administrator Emily Holcomb. Not pictured are Jayme Guthrie and Faithlyn Ward.
CULLMAN - The Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA) on Tuesday presented...
Suspects arrested in Cullman Woodforest National Bank robbery
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people have been arrested in connection with the March 1, 2019 robbery of the Woodforest National Bank in Cullman.
The Cullman Police Department (CPD) said one of the suspects was apprehended in Mississippi and the other is Kentucky.
"The case is still...
Obituary: Willie Mae (Watson) Rooks
Willie Mae (Watson) Rooks, age 91, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Willie was born November 16, 1930 in Thornton, Mississippi to Christopher Columbus and Claudia Mae Yeager Watson.
She is preceded in death by husband: Ervil Rooks; brothers: Marvin Watson...
Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip
BAILEYTON – You looking for a good time? Then head out to the races in Baileyton, Alabama!
The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip was started back in 1966 by Mr. Jack Walker, who named drag strip because he wanted everybody to have a “Good Time” while...
Obituary: Cameron Shane Adams
Funeral Service for Cameron Shane Adams, age 30 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Gethsemane Baptist Church with Kent McClendon officiating; burial at Gethsemane Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. on Monday, April 1,...
St. Paul’s to recognize 7 founding families at 5th annual Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School’s Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year for the school. This year’s event will take place on April 13. Said the school in a media release, “It is a fantastic...
Good Hope takes second straight Cullman Alabama High School Bass Fishing Classic title
TRIMBLE - After claiming the inaugural Cullman Alabama High School Bass Fishing Classic title last year, the Good Hope Raiders had a solid game plan to make sure the team trophy remained on campus for another 365 days.
The Raiders did just that on Saturday...
19-year-old Jones Chapel man facing 1st degree sexual abuse charges
Gary Lynn Jolly / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
JONES CHAPEL- A Jones Chapel man was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. Gary Lynn Jolly, 19, was arrested following an investigation into an incident that occurred earlier this summer.
On July 20, 2017, Cullman County...
Obituary: Steven D. Gilley
Funeral Service for Steven Dwayne Gilley, age 44 of Phil Campbell, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ricky Newell officiating, burial at Logan Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m....
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman dominates No. 1 Mars Hill 49-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned to Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night and after celebrating homecoming throughout the week, the celebration continued on the field against Mars Hill. The ‘Cats dominated the top-ranked 2A Panthers 49-7 to improve to 4-2 on the season...
CCSO donates $15,500 to Cullman City, County Schools
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff's Rodeo Committee donated $15,500 from the proceeds of the 2016 Sheriff's Rodeo to Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Paterson this week.
The money will be...
Obituary: Tina Lynn Latta
Funeral Service for Tina Lynn Latta, 50, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Butch Shedd officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 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
Aug. 31
third-degree burglary, third-degree theft of property; HomTex, Inc.;...
Obituary: Jared Lee Lipsey
Jared Lee Lipsey, age 24, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Jared was born August 28, 1997 in Cullman, Alabama to Julie Ann Fry Lipsey and Joey Wayne Lipsey.
Jared is survived by his father: Joey Wayne Lipsey; his mother: Julie...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats Head Coach Oscar Glasscock retiring after 4 seasons
CULLMAN, Ala. – After four seasons on the sidelines at his alma mater, Cullman High School Head Football Coach Oscar Glasscock has decided to retire. Glasscock led the Bearcats to four straight playoff appearances after taking over in 2019, compiling a record of 28-17.
“For...
Obituary: Wanda Jean Quick
Funeral service for Wanda Jean Quick, 72, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hopewell Cemetery, with Rev. John Garrison officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00...
Obituary: Leroy Ray
Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Ray will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Carl White and Dr. Corey Fontan. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hopewell Cemetery in...
Obituary: Robert L. Findlay, Jr., 65
Robert L. Findlay, Jr., 65, of Cullman, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2023
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Findlay family.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: James Edward Ray
James Edward Ray, age 86 of Addison, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at his residence.
James was born Nov. 20, 1936.
No services will be held at this time.
James is survived by his wife, Bonnie Ray; children, Scott (Tracy) Mazurek, Ann (Gary) Miller, Don (Janey)...
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter succeeds in historic first flight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Monday, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The Ingenuity team at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California confirmed the flight succeeded after receiving data from the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Brewer at home
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos hosted the Brewer Lady Patriots for a Thursday afternoon matchup and Brewer got off to an early lead. The Patriots didn't let Holly Pond get anything going offensively and ended up shutting out the Lady Broncos 12-0.
Brewer...
Class of 2018: Wallace State celebrates 52nd commencement
Trevoris Waugh was one of six members of the Wallace State basketball team to graduate Friday night. He is also a published poet.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s 52nd commencement at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. More...
AGCOR making the move to Good Hope
The Good Hope City Council passed a resolution Monday night to allow Mayor Jerry Bartlett, right, to enter into an agreement with AGCOR Steel. / Nick Griffin
GOOD HOPE - AGCOR Steel is moving to Good Hope. The Good Hope City Council on Monday night...
1 person killed in I-65 crash in Cullman County
LATEST (JULY 14) : Coroner asking for help locating next of kin for crash victim
https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/14/coroner-asking-for-help-locating-next-of-kin-for-crash-victim/
Updated 7-9-20 at 10:57 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Huntsville man was killed in a crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County Wednesday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed...
Pet of the Week: Uriah
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Uriah.
Uriah, a 4-year-old German Shepherd, cannot wait to be lying in a heap at your feet, as he loves to be your best...
Arrest report: Sept. 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cummings, Shannon Michelle, 37
second-degree theft of property
Doss, Bethany Nicole, 30
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Givens, Paul Michael
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
possession of drug paraphernalia
Hernandez, Luis Alejandro,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Broncos win Area Tournament title; Area Tournament scoring wrap-up
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Vinemont
and East Lawrence traveled to Holly Pond on a rainy Monday night for this year’s
Class 3A Area 13 Tournament and it was the hosting Lady Broncos that finished
the night as tournament champions. After Vinemont edged past East Lawrence in
four very...
Cullman High Theatre wins big at district Trumbauer
Cullman High School Theatre brought home Best in Show honors, among many others, from last weekend’s Trumbauer Festival in Florence. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Jane Skinner)
FLORENCE - On Saturday, Cullman High School’s Theatre Department had a huge day at the Alabama Conference of Theatre’s...
Obituary: Sadenya “Ann” Chatham Waldrip
Sadenya “Ann” Chatham Waldrip passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at the age of 83.
Ann was the only child of James and Lola Jordan Chatham. She grew up in Trimble, AL surrounded by a beloved large extended family.
She graduated from Cullman High School and...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 16, 2024. 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 11
retail theft of property-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise;...
Obituary: Johnny Eroy Tucker
Johnny Eroy Tucker, 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Johnny was born July 22, 1934 to Hershel and Iva Connell Tucker, who preceded him in death.
Johnny is survived by his wife Dorothy Tucker; daughter Tammy Frost (Ricky); son Ricky Tucker...
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...
Obituary: Althea Austin
Althea Austin was born April 15, 1929 and passed away March 31, 2020.
Meek loses close contest to Lynn, 13-6
ARLEY - The Lynn Bears improved to 3- 0 Friday night as they traveled to Arley to face the Meek Tigers. The Bears sought revenge, after Meek trounced them last year, 70 - 7. 2016 is proving to be Lynn's year as they are...
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center receives Commitment to Quality Award
ORLANDO, Fla. - In front of a crowd of more than 2,000 people from across the country this month, eight Alabama nursing homes received awards for achievement in health care quality.
Four nursing homes received the American Health Care Association’s (AHCA) Silver – Achievement in...
Obituary: Phillip “Buddy” Green
Funeral services for Phillip “Buddy” Green, 65, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at Mountain Grove Cemetery, Blount County. Visitation will be Saturday, July 27 at 10:30 a.m. at...
Obituary: Nancy Debra Self
Nancy Debra Self age 68 of Vinemont, Alabama passed away April 26, 2024. Nancy is preceded in death by her mother Linda T. Seal Wyatt and father Warren Taylor Wyatt. Nancy is survived by her husband of 22 years Stephen Self, daughters Kelley Hamilton...
Obituary: Levon Williams
Funeral service for Levon Williams, 71, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Sardis #1 Cemetery, with Revs. Dale Banks and Butch Sharpton officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 p.m. -...
City school board holds 1st FY2020 budget hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its first proposed budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, with its regular board meeting following shortly after the hearing. Chief Financial Officer of Cullman City Schools, Russell Raney, gave a presentation to the...
Obituary: Robert Harold Weldon
Funeral service for Robert Harold Weldon, 78, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Benefield officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday beginning at 12 p.m. at...
Obituary: Betty Jean Leipert
Betty Jean Leipert, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1935 in Cullman, Alabama to Jesse Lee and Vanara Marie Newsom.
Mrs. Leipert was a caring mother and diligent house wife who worked selflessly...
