Cullman Police hosting free community cookout this Friday
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is hosting a community cookout this Friday, May 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Festhalle downtown. The cookout, sponsored by Cullman Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, is free and everyone is welcome.
Cullman Police Sgt. Adam Clark is one...
OBITUARY: Judith “Judy” Turner Cone
Funeral services for Judith Turner Cone will be on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Shelton Grove Church with Chris Chambless and Richard Bailey officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Cone passed away on...
Hanceville woman arrested for selling methamphetamine
Felisha Nichole Hudson / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Hanceville woman last week was arrested for selling methamphetamine, following a traffic stop.
Felisha Nichole Hudson, 30, was in a vehicle pulled over on Alabama Highway 157 on July 13 by Cullman Police Department Officers Cole...
Aderholt statement on Orlando terrorist attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (AL-04) this evening released the following statement regarding last night’s terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.
“I was sad to hear about the terrorist attack in Orlando, on American soil. This and other attacks we have seen, prove...
ADPH, ADMH partner to break the cycle of stigma
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) have launched a statewide campaign, Stop Judging. Start Healing., aimed at assisting friends, family, physicians, mental health care clinicians, substance abuse prevention and treatment providers and...
Obituary: Mary Francis Gibbs
Mary Francis Gibbs passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 at the age of 83.
She was born Jan. 28, 1936 in Cullman to Grover and Maggie Williams Phillips.
She is preceded in death by her husband Alton Gene Gibbs, son Tommy Wayne Gibbs and her parents.
Funeral...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne Fuson
Bobby Wayne Fuson, 71, of Addison, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Woodland Village Nursing Home in Cullman surrounded by his family.
Bobby Wayne Fuson was born in 1951 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He pastored for 36 years and raised his family to know...
A Study of Hands
It takes all different kinds of people and all different gifts and talents to make a community. I wanted to show people who have went above and beyond in their professions and life to make a better community, but each one of these people...
Dogs big and small come out for Oktoberfest
Three dachshunds compete in Saturday’s Wiener Dog Races at Oktoberfest as part of the Cullman Kiwanis Club’s K-9s-4-a-Kause event at Depot Park. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest got a big boost of furry cuteness as dogs of all kinds turned out...
Obituary: Charmian Mardis (Perfetti) Olszowka
Charmian Mardis (Perfetti) Olszowka, age 74, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Charmian was born February 25, 1947 in Niagara Falls, New York.
Charmian is survived by daughters: Jill (Matt) Spasaro, Jamie (Adrian) Taylor, Joelle (John) Harrison; sons: Joshua (Lucy) Olszowka,...
POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony held at Cullman VFW post
CULLMAN - Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day across the country, and the local chapters of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars held a special ceremony this morning to commemorate it.
Fifth-grade students from Vinemont Elementary School joined in on the event at...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Elks, New Year’s Eve-Eve at Goat Island
The Cullman Elks Lodge will hold a New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball Sunday evening. / Cullman Elks Lodge
CULLMAN - Where do you and yours plan on ringing in the new year? Below are two local options.
Goat Island Brewing Pre-New Year’s Eve Party
Saturday, Dec. 30,...
Wallace State signs MOU with Bioprist to explore partnership in Jamaica
Photo: Bioprist and Indies Pharma Group President & CEO Dr. Guna Muppuri with Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Hawsey Karolewics (seated) are joined by Wallace State Director of Nursing Education Deborah Hoover, Nursing instructor Disha Patel and Wallace State Dean of Health Sciences Lisa...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors fall to Deshler at home
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors returned home to host Deshler for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night, but both the Tigers and Lady Tigers went home with wins. The Lady Tigers held off a late rally from...
Obituary: Stephen Carl Moody
Stephen Carl Moody, 65, born July 5, 1954 to Daniel and Juliet Lines Moody in Norwich, England, went to his heavenly home July 3, 2020.
He was an USAF brat living all across the U.S. In his earlier years, he was employed as a landing...
Drivers ID’d in Monday night’s deadly collision in Johnson’s Crossing; support pouring in for family of man killed
JOHNSON'S CROSSING - A Hanceville man died last night in a three-vehicle incident on U.S. Highway 31 near Johnson's Crossing. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Steven Parris, 56.
According to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash...
Human Trafficking: What is a Trafficking-Free Zone?
Birmingham and Mountain Brook join Vestavia Hills in ‘Trafficking-Free Zone’ declarations
CULLMAN, Ala. - A day after the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force met with the Cullman City Council about a proclamation declaring the city a Trafficking-Free Zone, the cities of Birmingham and Mountain...
From beaded bracelets to Disney: Cullman special education students learn new skills while fundraising
CULLMAN, Ala. - Special education students from Cullman Middle and Cullman High School are using their creativity and talents to help raise money for a trip to Walt Disney World in February 2022. The students are taking orders for trendy personalized beaded bracelets and...
2nd Annual Stony Lonesome 5K Mud Run May 14
CULLMAN - On Saturday, May 14 at 8 a.m., Stony Lonesome OHV Park will host its second annual 5K Mud Run.
The event started last year, under current Park Manager Tyler Lindsey, and he wants to continue to grow the event.
“It was Sara Teichmiller’s (Cullman...
5th annual Fairview High School Band All Wheel Show & Festival this Saturday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This Saturday, July 27, vehicle enthusiasts can come out to Randall Shedd Community Park to support the Fairview High School marching band at its fifth annual All Wheel Show & Festival. From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., visitors can enjoy live music, free inflatables, the...
Ivey urges Alabama citizens to obtain STAR ID before Oct. 1, 2020 federal deadline
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Sec. Hal Taylor on Tuesday kicked off the countdown to a federal deadline requiring a more secure identification to fly domestically on commercial aircraft and to enter military bases and certain federal...
NASA names headquarters after ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary W. Jackson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced this week the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C. will be named after Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA. The naming was official Friday.
Jackson started her NASA career in the segregated...
Run-off elections set for Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Cullman and Garden City
CULLMAN - There are two run-off elections set to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4, one in the city of Cullman and one in Garden City.
In Cullman, Chris Branham and Susan Martin Hauk will face off for Cullman City Board of Education, Place 2. ...
Tips from law enforcement to thwart catalytic converter thieves
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the recent rash of catalytic converter thefts across Cullman County, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department want residents to know how to keep their vehicles safe.
“The key to safety starts with simply locking your doors and making...
Obituary: Noah “Skip” Ritter Compton, Jr.
Noah “Skip” Ritter Compton, Jr., 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. He was born Sept. 14, 1957 in Richlands, Virginia to Noah Ritter Compton, Sr. and Lottie Geneva Lester.
Mr. Compton was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and...
OBITUARY: Nellie Baggett Barnes
Graveside services for Nellie Barnes, 91 of Fairview will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday November 5, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Fairview, with Dr. David Chambers officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Barnes died Saturday November 1 at Cullman...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism unveils final design for city skatepark
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism unveiled the highly-anticipated designs and final plans for the upcoming 8,000 sq. ft. skatepark located in downtown Cullman Tuesday night at City Hall. A diverse group of community members was...
United Way of Cullman County celebrates ‘Publix Appreciation Day’ after $57K donation
United Way of Cullman County Executive Director Sammie Danford, Publix Manager Eric McCord and United Way of Cullman County Assistant Director Becky Goff / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Last Wednesday, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) staff and representatives of its partner agencies dropped by...
Light lifts Wallace State baseball in DH split with Columbia State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State freshman pitcher Braxton Light struck out nine Columbia State batters, including five looking, in five innings Wednesday night, propelling the Lions to a 6-2 victory and doubleheader split at James C. Bailey Stadium.
Light, a righty from Southside-Gadsden, was dominant from...
AHSAA update regarding Safer at Home Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
-- Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, the
COVID-19 Safer at Home Order will be amended by opening other facilities across
the state. While the amended order does open gyms and other athletic facilities
to 50% capacity, the order does not...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Make friends with Moxie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare this week, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Moxie is a 1.5-year-old plott hound mix. She’s a laid-back, low-to-medium energy pet who’s skilled on her leash. She...
Obituary: Cecil ‘Sonny’ Van Leverich Jr.
Memorial services for Cecil ‘Sonny’ Van Leverich Jr. will be Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at 1 p.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Joe Shane officiating.
Mr. Leverich passed away Jan. 26, 2019. He was born May 30, 1931 to Cecil Van Leverich Sr. and...
Storytime continues at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts Storytime each Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. and this week, Ms. Suhana was in attendance once again to teach the preschool class about letters. Several stations were set up at four different tables for children,...
Vinemont HS FCA donates more than $450 to Good Samaritan Clinic
Vinemont senior Seth Campbell presents Good Samaritan’s Jolanda Hutson a check for $453.
VINEMONT - On Wednesday morning, the Vinemont High School (VHS) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) welcomed Jolanda Hutson of Cullman’s Good Samaritan Clinic, and presented her with a check for $453 raised...
Obituary: Shelby Wren-Burrow
Shelby Wren-Burrow, 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Shelby was born Aug. 17, 1937 to Lela Mae Miller Brock and James Walter Brock. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1955 and was a longtime member of Center Grove Baptist Church.
Shelby...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office donates more than $15K to local schools
Sheriff Matt Gentry, center, is pictured with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, to his right, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, to his left, along with members of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Committee.
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Obituary: Raymond Clatterbuck
Raymond Clatterbuck, 83, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Clatterbuck was born June 7, 1936 in Papineau, Illinois. Ray and his wife Glenda enjoyed traveling with their friends and the Good Sam's Camping...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27, 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
October 22• assault-3rd degree; criminal mischief-2nd degree; person;...
UPDATE: 2 Teenagers Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Cullman Man in Birmingham
Updated at 7:04 p.m. on April 21, 2016
BIRMINGHAM – Vershawn Edwards, 17, and Horayshio Fletcher, 17, have been arrested and charged with capital murder in the homicide of James Bennefield, 46, of Cullman. They are being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail.
Officers...
Littleville Blue Finds New Home
CULLMAN - If you are looking for one of a kind items and antiques, then look no further than Littleville Blue. Their work and eye for seeing the hidden potential in old items is truly something you need to see for yourself. They recently made...
Obituary: Pedro Castellano Sauceda, Jr.
Pedro Castellano Sauceda, Jr., age 84, passed into Glory on Friday, September 10, 2021, in Cullman, Alabama. He was born Thursday, July 15, 1937, in Del Rio, Texas, to Pedro Sauceda, Sr. and Rosaura Sauceda.He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife:...
Obituary: Henry Royal Calhoun
Mr. Henry Royal Calhoun, 78, of Baileyton passed away Oct. 3, 2020 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home was honored to serve the family.
He was born Oct. 8, 1941 to Luther Lorenzo and Icycoy Sims Calhoun.
He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 19• domestic violence; CR 1709• harassment; Nesmith Rd.• harassment; CR 750• theft of...
CHS adds weather station as engineering students showcase 3D print skills statewide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is partnering with a weather institute to host a cutting-edge weather monitoring station on campus, with students taking the opportunity to gain some real-world Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills along the way.Cullman High School has partnered...
Pediatrician Andrew Jones joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Andrew Jones has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Jones completed his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Alabama, followed by his medical degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and his residency in...
Obituary: Larson O’Neal Howse
Funeral service for Larson O'Neal Howse, age 29, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Stone Bridge Farms; with interment in Welcome Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022,...
Obituary: Alice Braswell
Graveside services for Alice Braswell, 88, of Lineville, AL will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 at Lineville Cemetery. Her family will receive friends for a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.
Mrs. Braswell is survived by her children Dianne James of Cullman,...
Obituary: Ealon A. Linkous
Funeral services for Ealon A. Linkous, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Valley Springs Cemetery. The family will welcome guests for a visitation from 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29...
Obituary: Annette Marie Alexander
Funeral service for Annette Marie Alexander, age 84, of Cullman, will be Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Valley Springs Baptist Church, with Bro. Jeremie Clark and Pastor Tim Box officiating. Mrs. Alexander will lie in state at the church from 2-3...
Obituary: Bobby F. Dudley
Mr. Bobby F. Dudley, 56, of Hayden passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Sound Mind TMS offers Cullman new solutions in mental health treatment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native and familiar face Dr. Robert Smith opened Sound Mind TMS Therapy Clinic, located at 1809 Dahlke Dr. and adjacent to Cullman Regional Medical Center, earlier this spring.
Enthusiastic about the potential impact of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy among the...
ALGOP takes on education issues at its winter meeting
BIRMINGHAM Ala.- Members of the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee (ALGOP SEC) approved a trio of resolutions pertaining to education during the Party's winter meeting in Birmingham this past weekend.
"Education has always been a priority for the Republican Party. We must protect our children...
Obituary: Gary Ray “Big 10” Anders
Gary Ray “Big 10” Anders, 64, of Addison, entered into rest on September 23, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Anders was born on January 17, 1957 in Haleyville.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Addison Church of...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf qualifies for NJCAA National Championship; Law finishes 3rd at ACCC Golf Tournament; tennis update
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished runner-up this week at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) South District Tournament, hosted by the Lions at Cross Creek Golf Course.
With the runner-up placement, Wallace State’s women’s program has advanced to the NJCAA Division I...
CWAC to host Christmas in July to aid local food bank
CULLMAN - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will be decking the halls on July 8 for Christmas in July. The center will offer half-priced day passes and $50 off memberships to those who bring nonperishable food items for the Cullman Caring for Kids...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 44 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,123 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,013 were confirmed...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos fall to Carbon Hill, 32-8
CARBON HILL, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Carbon Hill for an area game Friday night, and the Bulldogs came away with a 32-8 victory.
The Broncos received the opening kickoff, but after gaining an initial first down, were eventually forced to punt,...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at North Alabama Championship
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman
High School’s swim team was back in action this weekend for the 2019 North Alabama
Championship and there were several standout individual performances from the
Bearcat swimmers. The girls team took home fourth place at this year’s event
while the boys team placed ninth...
Obituary: Stephen Thomas Tice
Stephen Thomas Tice, age 60, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Stephen was born November 17, 1961 in Huntsville, Alabama to James Willard and Joy Rosalind Baker Tice. He was a coppersmith and he made many unique items out...
Cullman County Republican Women hear from 3 run-off candidates
Sen. Gerald Dial speaks at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting this week. Dial is facing Rick Pate in the July 17 runoff for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Attendees of this month’s meeting of the Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab shuts out Scottsboro 35-0 at home
ARAB, Ala. -- After picking up a road win in their region opener against Fort Payne last Friday, Arab looked to make it 2-0 in the region as they welcomed Scottsboro to town in search of their first win over the Wildcats since 2014....
Obituary: Marlene Miller Pigg
Marlene Miller Pigg, 60, of Addison, passed away May 17, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital.
She was born September 4, 1961 to Johnny B. Miller and Jewel Robinson Miller. Visitation will be held at Destiny Church in Cullman, AL from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on...
Arab man charged with trafficking heroin in Cullman County
Timothy Couch (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - An Arab man was arrested in Cullman County on Tuesday, charged with trafficking heroin.
According to a media release from the Cullman Police Department, Officer Kyle Foshee stopped Timothy Michael Couch, 52, for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway...
I-65 traffic stop yields meth, handgun
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department (CPD) officers on Thursday arrested a man after a traffic stop on Interstate 65 led to the discovery of drugs and a weapon.
CPD Sgt. Chris Thomason and Officer Trey Higginbotham stopped a vehicle on the interstate near mile...
Arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2022. 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
March 22
March 23
Arrests
March 22
Drinkard, Jim A.; 49
third-degree domestic violence-harassment
Hanceville...
Obituary: Evelyn Alice Burmester
Graveside services for Evelyn Alice Burmester, 92, of Cullman will be 12:30 p.m., Thursday December 10, 2015 at Cullman Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Burmester died Sunday, December 6, in Falkville, Alabama. She was born March 14,...
3 Cullman County students receive $1,000 Alfa Foundation scholarships
Left to right: Conner Burnham, Alivia Gambrill and Baylee Jennings (Alfa)
MONTGOMERY - The tuition bill for three local college students will be a little lower in August thanks to scholarships awarded through the Alfa Foundation.
Cullman County recipients are:
Conner Burnham of Cullman is a Cullman...
Obituary: Dorothy Jean Culver
Graveside services for Dorothy Jean Culver, 82, of Cullman will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Oak Level Baptist Cemetery; Jeffrey Culver and Steve Rodgers will be officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Mrs. Culver passed away Monday,...
Jacksonville State University announces Spring 2017 honor’s list
JACKSONVILLE - Several students from the Cullman area made the President's or Dean's List at Jacksonville State University in spring 2017, including the following:
Joshua Ray Wilson, of Baileyton: Dean's List
Micheal E. Myrick, of Bremen: Dean's List
Rachel Suzanne Hilb, of Cullman: Dean's List
John James Sterling,...
Obituary: Jo Helen Ware
Miss Jo Helen Ware passed gently into the arms of God Aug. 24, 2020 at 65 years of age.
She was born Sept. 21, 1954 and was a 1972 graduate of Corner High School.
Jo Helen was predeceased by parents Lola B. Joiner Ware and Lawrence...
4th of July celebrations big and small: events kick off today
There are multiple Fourth of July events happening around the Cullman area this year. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Independence Day is Wednesday, but celebrations begin Saturday in Cullman County. From big and bold countywide fireworks displays, to smaller communitywide affairs, there are several events...
Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 29
domestic violence; CR 420
theft of property; 9th St. SW
harassment; CR 9
theft of property;...
German Axe Throwing Co. to hold grand opening on July 9 to celebrate building extension and new rage room
CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company has been operating as the original axe throwing and mechanical bull riding venue in Cullman since February of 2021. They are currently finishing up construction on the extension of their building located at 419 Main Ave which...
Obituary: Stephanie J. Stephens Cummings
Funeral services for Stephanie J. Stephens Cummings, 50, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2020...
Obituary: Colene P. Shelton
Funeral services for Colene P. Shelton, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama are at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for friends will be prior to the funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Shelton had...
Obituary: Douglas Wade Hester
Douglas Wade Hester, age 69 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1946 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. He was a truck driver.
Mr. Hester is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Hester, Sr....
Obituary: George Ann Calvert
Ms. George Ann Calvert of Bremen passed away Aug.24, 2020 at the age of 64. She was born Feb. 9, 1956 in Birmingham to Norman Alexander and Jessie Mae Willoughby Graves.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She was a safety coordinator for Walmart.
Funeral...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Feb. 24
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437
domestic violence; CR 702
harassment; CR 1237
theft of property;...
Fairview High School Class of 1972 searching for members
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview High School Class of 1972 is trying to locate the following classmates for their reunion on Saturday, April 1, 2017.
If you have contact information for the following individuals, please contact Jackie Donovan at 205-908-3555.
Carol Ellenburg Winn
Jackie Helton
Donna Powe
Debbie Burgess Crawford
Coy...
North Alabama Crusaders win USSSA 16-under state title
GOOD HOPE - Six state championships were earned during the weekend in the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Class C Softball State Tournament.
One piece of championship hardware will remain in Cullman. In the oldest age division, the 16-under, the North Alabama Crusaders overcome...
United Way of Cullman County hosting Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet May 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) will host its Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 30, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Loft 212, where the past year’s community efforts and endeavors will be recognized and honored publicly. Also...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison tops Lynn 6-2 on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lady Bears from Lynn in their final regular season home game Thursday night, and it ended well for the three Addison seniors and the Lady Bulldogs as they came away with a 6-2 win.
After holding the Lady Bears...
Fairview’s Col. Donald Fallin passes 1,200-mile mark on Appalachian Trail
Col. Donald Fallin holds the American flag at the 1,200-mile mark on the Appalachian Trail. (Photo courtesy Col. Donald Fallin)
The Tribune has been following Fairview native Col. Donald Fallin (U.S. Army, retired) as he hikes the Appalachian Trail to raise awareness and funds for...
Obituary: John Wayne Quick
Private graveside services for John Wayne Quick, 79, of Cullman were at 4 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Elders Heath Williams and Josh Mason officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: James Trent Allred
James Trent Allred was born March 25, 1996 and passed away April 1, 2020.
Arrests and Incidents reported August 13, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 12
criminal mischief-3rd degree; person; damaged door; $100; Oak...
Vinemont High team wins InSPIRESS Competition at UAH
Vinemont High School's InSPIRESS team / Photo courtesy of Shannon Bridges
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS team won its division in the InSPIRESS Competition at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) on Dec. 15.
“The mission this year was to design a payload that...
Major renovation planned for Nesmith Park
The proposed renovation plan for Nesmith Park provides for a splash pad, regulation and youth baseball/softball fields, multi-use football/soccer field, pickleball and basketball courts and an updated playground. (Rendering courtesy of CP&R)
CULLMAN - In recent years, Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (CP&R) has...
Summer meals served at Cullman County Schools
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Schools kicked off this year’s Summer Feeding Program on Monday, June 10.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said, “We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to our students and community.”
Beginning at 8 a.m....
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s basketball maintains 10-1 record heading into break, Lady Lions have 3 December games remaining
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s men’s basketball team has wrapped up its December portion of the schedule and is off until Jan. 4, while the Lady Lions have three more games remaining before the new year.
Wallace State’s men maintain a 10-1 record this season with a...
Sanchez appointed new director of Ave Maria Grotto
Brother Marion Sanchez / St. Bernard
CULLMAN - Abbot Cletus Meagher recently appointed Brother Marion Sanchez as the director of Ave Maria Grotto following the retirement of former director, Bill Ellis.
Originally from LaSalle, Illinois, Brother Marion professed his first monastic vows at Saint Bernard Abbey...
Obituary: Adam Nicholas Duke
Funeral service for Adam Nicholas Duke, age 39, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Duke passed away on Saturday,...
Great chili for a great cause
Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS hosted its third annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 10. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS hosted its third annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday afternoon, and while the rain may have kept some people at home, the participants in...
Central Board approves return to play ‘Best Practices’ for spring sports and modifications to winter playoff formats
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended guidelines for spring sports Wednesday and also approved Winter Sports Championship health and safety modifications due to COVID restrictions at its annual winter meeting...
Cullman woman killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, 1 mile east of Dodge City.
Christina Marie Hopper, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Alabama State Troopers said the...
Wallace State hosting health fair and blood drive Sept. 27
Updated Sept. 20, 2:06 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will host a health fair and LifeSouth blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Wellness Center on the Hanceville campus.
Held from 9 a.m.-noon, the health fair is free and open to the public....
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 31, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 31, 2024. 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
January 30• fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person;...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders, Warriors JV Boys advance to semifinals
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Day one of the 2021 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with a pair of JV boys matchups at West Point High School Saturday night. In the first game, the third-seeded West Point Warriors, dominated no. 6 Vinemont 43-13 and the...
Obituary: Barbara Anne Jones
Barbara Anne Jones, age 77, of Jasper, Alabama passed away at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Barbara was born October 8, 1944, in Apopka, Florida.
Barbara is survived by her daughter: Tammy Kaye (Joseph) Morales and her daughter Rhonda Anne Stone; her brother: Charles...
Obituary: Freda Brown
Freda Harris Brown was born Aug. 8, 1934 and passed away Sept. 12, 2019.
Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 15 from 1-2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Cold Springs Cemetery in...
