Obituary: David Davis
David Davis passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 70, in Cullman, Alabama. Born on December 25, 1953, David dedicated many...
Obituary: Tamara Peinhardt White
Funeral Service for Tamara Peinhardt White, age 58 of Logan, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. John's Evangelical...
FAITH: ‘We need to follow Him every day’: Cold Springs’ Drew...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Drew Dykes is a senior at Cold Springs High School this year and in this interview, he talked about how God...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Melba J. Mann McSwain
Melba J. Mann McSwain age 86 of Cullman, died Monday, August 19, 2024.
Mrs. McSwain was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight McSwain; and...
Obituary: Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Knott
In Loving Memory of Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Knott (70)
May 20, 1954 ~ August 18, 2024
The family of Mr. Knott will welcome friends for a...
Obituary: Wreathel Evans Hogan
Funeral Service for Wreathel Evans Hogan, age 100 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
UNA Football Notebook: Tight Ends
FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Alabama football team is just over a week away from competition, as the Lions wrap up fall...
Gulf State Park Pier reopens to the public
GULF SHORES, Ala. - The renovated Gulf State Park Pier reopened on Monday, Aug.19, welcoming people to the iconic Gulf Coast landmark for the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Third Rock Revivals outfitting vintage lovers locally
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local traveling vintage shop is taking Cullman by storm and procuring vintage clothing and vinyl records for the sustainable fashion...
FAITH: ‘He has changed my life time and time again’: Fairview’s...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Anna Strane is starting her junior year at Fairview this fall and, in this interview, she talked about the different ways...
CCBOE approves Special Education contracts
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education approved additional Special Education contracts to assist the system’s schools...
Vinemont High cuts ribbon on new facilities
VINEMONT, Ala. - The students of Vinemont High School are enjoying new facilities this week. Members of the Cullman County Board of Education, along...
FAITH: ‘Lead by example’: Cullman’s Bentlie Bullard reflects on how God...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman's Bentlie Bullard is a freshman at Cullman High School this year and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with...
Obituary: Jeffery L. Parker
A memorial service for Jeffery L. Parker, 68, of Hanceville will be 4 p.m., Saturday August 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The family...
Obituary: Cletus Sims
A memorial service for Cletus Sims, 89, of Colony will be 1 p.m. August 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends...
Obituary: John Lawrence Hopper
John Lawrence Hopper, 77 of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, after living a full and rewarding life.
John was born on...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Lori Ann Malone
Lori Ann Malone, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday evening, August 18, 2024, at the age of 60. Mrs. Malone was born in...
WSCC Engineering Technology program introduces Digital Fabrication Pathway
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College's Engineering Technology program now offers a Digital Fabrication Pathway, an innovative track designed to equip students with...
ACES: Fall armyworm outbreaks impacting Alabama producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields in many areas of Alabama. These pests can quickly invade and destroy a...
Wallace State’s Adult Education program empowers record number of graduates in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - From July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, Wallace State’s Adult Education program celebrated a milestone achievement by serving over 1,000...
Obituary: Diane Swann Dover
Funeral service for Diane Swann Dover, age 58 of Falkville, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Temple Baptist Church...
2 Hanceville favorites combine under 1 roof: Vintage Magnolias and Just...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In light of the recent economic challenges, two beloved Hanceville businesses, Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed, are joining forces to ensure...
Letter to the editor: Auburn University says farewell to diversity
On Monday, July 29, Auburn University announced that the Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) would be dissolved by Aug. 15. In an email...
Agriplex ‘Harvest to Home’ dinner Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Farm Credit will present the North Alabama Agriplex’s ninth annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Auctions Thursday, Sept....
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...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900:
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage...
Obituary: Joseph ‘Joe’ Franey
Memorial Mass for Joe Franey, 84, of Cullman, will be Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10 a.m., at St. Bernard Abbey; Abbott Marcus Voss...
Vinemont seeking competitors for October’s Chillin-N-Grillin BBQ Fest
VINEMONT, Ala. – On Saturday, Oct. 26, the air will take on the distinctive smell of sticky and sweet barbecue as grill masters and...
Vinemont council tables software talks, prepares for senior luncheon
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday resumed discussions on Text MyGov communications software and chose to table the item of business until its next meeting. It...
Retail site to ‘transform’ area in north Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new retail center is under development just north of Urban Cookhouse and Pasquale’s on the northbound side of U.S. Highway...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hosts jamboree against Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. -- On a very humid night, the 2024 High School Football Season kicked off tonight for the Addison Bulldogs as they hosted...
Cullman Lions Club presents $50K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - In April, the Good Samaritan Health Clinic announced plans to build a new location along Veterans Drive Southwest to better serve...
Obituary: Douglas Wayne Cordes
Douglas Wayne Cordes, age 48, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Douglas was born in Cullman, Alabama on September 5,...
Obituary: Marjorie Alyce-Snow Etheredge
We announce the everlasting life of our beloved mother, Marjorie Alyce Snow Etheredge, 94, from Logan, Alabama. Margie went home to her precious Lord...
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,...
Obituary: Pat Rich Thomas
Funeral service for Pat Rich Thomas, age 75, of Cullman, will be Monday, August 19, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
West Point High School Class of 1974 celebrates 50 years
The West Point High School Class of 1974 recently celebrated its 50-year class reunion at The Barn at Lake Catoma.
Attending classmates were:
Back row, left...
Alpha Nutrition and The Garage hosting cash prize unsanctioned powerlifting meet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alpha Nutrition and The Garage are teaming up to host an in-house, unsanctioned powerlifting meet with cash prizes. The meet is...
Pet of the week: Meet Sable
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the beautiful, elegant and sweet Sable, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. She is a shepherd mix who is approximately...
Severe thunderstorms possible today through Sunday
CLANTON, Ala. – Several clusters of showers and thunderstorms will move from northwest to southeast across Alabama today through Sunday. A few damaging wind...
Obituary: Janet Carol Peebles
Janet Carol Peebles, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024.
A visitation for Janet will be held Monday, August 19,...
Obituary: Dorothy Rice
Dorothy Rice, age 95, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024.
A visitation for Dorothy will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024...
Obituary: Melanie Rae Watkins
Melanie Rae Watkins, age 66, of Morris, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Melanie is survived by her sister Marilyn Dean Whitton and...
Obituary: John Purdy
With deep sorrow we announce the funeral services for John Purdy which will be 4 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Joel Franklin Moon
Funeral service for Joel Franklin Moon, age 88, of Crane Hill, will be Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...
Commission approves purchase of road equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its August meeting, the Cullman County Commission ended months of discussions surrounding the Cullman County Road Department and its aged...
Long-Lewis acquires Cullman’s Eckenrod Ford Lincoln
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Long-Lewis Automotive Group, effective Aug. 12, 2024, acquired Eckenrod Ford Lincoln in Cullman. The official name of the dealership is...
Obituary: Sherry Boone-Nelson
A memorial service for Sherry Boone-Nelson, 67, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Sherry, a beloved...
Obituary: Mary Pauline Scott
Mary Pauline Scott, age 82, of Vinemont, passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at her
residence. A small graveside service will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery Saturday, August 17, at 11 a.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mary was born November 3, 1942, to Albert and May Buchanan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Richard Buchanan (Novella).
She is survived by her son, Robert J. Scott; daughter, Annette Johnson; brother, John Buchanan
(wife, Dorothy, deceased); sister, Margaret Jetton; grandchildren, Ricky Johnson (Sheena), Abby
Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Madison Johnson, Brayden Johnson, Christy Williams (Gerald), Eli
Williams, Alex Williams, Aaron Shonkwiler, Peyton Shonkwiler, Brandon Williams; a host of
nieces and nephews.
“When life is at its worst, that’s when God is at His best.”
Please visit www.cullmanfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.
Obituary: Chris Trimble
Chris Trimble, age 58, of Bremen, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 11, at UAB Hospital.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m. at Chris's residence:
100 County Road 108. The family asks all Chris's family and friends to
please come and celebrate his life with them. All are welcome and they ask you please continue
to keep them in your prayers.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Chris was born November 2, 1965, to Erston Daniel Trimble, Jr. and Anna Ruth Redwine.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Eilts-Noe; brothers Lenn Trimble (Darlene), Barry Trimble,
and Darrell Trimble; sister, Melanie Perry; special friend, Samantha Jones; a host of nieces and
nephews and family and friends.
Please visit www.cullmanfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.
Arrests and Incidents reported August 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Council holds water, sewer, sanitation rates steady for 2nd...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council voted on Monday to hold the city’s water, sewer and sanitation rates at their current levels for...
St. Paul’s inaugural golf tournament set for Sept. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host its inaugural golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 14, at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Golfers and teams are...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to hit the field this fall
BREMEN, Ala. -- August is here, which means schools is back in session, fall weather is on the way and all of our local...
Cullman City Schools among best in Alabama in state rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to state testing in English/Language Arts, Math and Science from the 2023-2024 school year, Cullman City Schools remains in the...
Good Hope City Council adopts 4 new Resolutions, reports successful Back-to-School...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and adopted four new...
Kerry Watson will not seek re-election to Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner for District 1, Kerry Watson, announced Tuesday, Aug. 13, that he will not seek re-election in 2026. He...
Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar pleads guilty to using office for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar on Wednesday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of use of office for personal gain.
The dates...
(Updated) 1 dead following incident at Rusken Packaging
Updated Aug. 14, 2024, at 9:44 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Wednesday night confirmed that Doug Cordes, 48, of Vinemont, passed away following...
Obituary: Bill Ballew
Funeral Service for Bill Ballew, age 49 of Cullman, will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama State Parks marks progress in major renovations
With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks System is...
Southern Crown’s Disney Divas Pageant welcomes all ages Aug. 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Disney Divas Pageant is set to take place at the Hanceville Civic Center on Sunday, Aug. 18, starting at 10...
Obituary: Euldean Cagle Allen
Euldean Allen, age 93, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by loved ones on Monday, August 12, 2024 and entered into her heavenly...
Obituary: Gary Levon Rodgers
Funeral Service for Gary Rodgers, age 70 of Falkville, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies excited to get back on the field in...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Football season is nearly upon us once again and in Fairview, that means it’s nearly time for the Aggies to hit...
Names not forgotten
Annual Purple Heart memorial service remembers local heroes
HARTSELLE, Ala. - On Saturday, Aug. 10, Chapter 2212, the Joe Hooper, Medal of Honor, Chapter of...
Obituary: Rita Louise Blakely
Rita Louise Blakely, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Rita is survived by her sisters Valerie Thomley and Edna...
Cullman Police officer recognized for apprehension of wanted suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of Cullman Police Officers stopped by City Hall Monday evening as the City honored one of their teammates for a...
West Point Back-to-School Bash a slam dunk
WEST POINT, Ala. - The town of West Point helped the community’s students run away from the back-to-school blues on Saturday, Aug. 10. The...
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 =...
Sherry Boatright, Barbara Whitehead inducted into Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Donald E. Green Active Adult Center was abuzz with celebration on Monday, Aug. 12, as two of its cherished members,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont ready to hit the field this fall
VINEMONT, Ala. -- August is here, school is back in session and that means football season is just around the corner. All of our...
New CCPS playground set to open
CULLMAN, Ala. - The finishing touches are being put on the new playground at Cullman City Primary School, with the expansive new amenity set...
West’s Community Block Party returning for 2nd year
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the success of its 2023 event, the West Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is bringing back the Community Block...
Cullman Swim and Dive Team holds end of season banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim and Dive Team held its end of the season banquet at Stone Bridge Farms, graciously sponsored by Traditions Bank, last. At the banquet, each...
Commission on Aging to host Spaghetti Fundraiser Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host the 2024 Spaghetti Fundraiser at the Cullman Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 22,...
Obituary: Kenneth Bill Glover
Kenneth Bill Glover, age 72, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
A visitation for Kenneth will be held Tuesday, August 13,...
Obituary: Leonard D. Sewell
Funeral services for Leonard Sewell, 83, of Morris will be 11 a.m., Friday August 16th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘I want to be that light for them’: Hanceville’s Mattie...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville's Mattie Keith will be a sophomore this school year and, in this interview, she shared her story about how God...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point preparing to hit the field this fall
WEST POINT, Ala. – All of our local teams are getting ready to kick off the upcoming football season and at West Point High...
13 graduate Wallace State as registered sonographers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program recently celebrated the success of 13 students in its OB/GYN pathway with a...
CCSO, commission purchase 80 life-saving AEDs
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman County Commission recently made what the CCSO called a “substantial investment” into the...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Landers
Bobby Ray Landers, age 69, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Jack H....
Obituary: Ann Yearwood Wells
A Memorial Service for Ann Yearwood Wells, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Cullman Heritage...
Cullman County CASA urgently seeks compassionate volunteers to be advocates for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County CASA, a nonprofit program under Cullman Caring for Kids, is urgently seeking volunteers to join its mission of advocating...
Cullman County Farm-City Banquet scheduled for Nov. 21 at Loft 212
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee is pleased to announce the annual Cullman County Farm-City Banquet, set to take place on Thursday,...
Cullman County Republican Women hosting planning meeting Aug. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Women will host a planning meeting at the VFW in Cullman on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6...
First Source for Women to host inaugural Tinsel & Timber event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit First Source for Women (FSFW) on Thursday, Nov. 14, will host a new fundraiser, Tinsel & Timber. The event...
ALEA: Drive responsibly, arrive safely this school year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Schools across the state are back in session, or will be soon, meaning heavier traffic and busier morning commutes. This school...
St. Bernard Prep School teachers and staff gather for in-service meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The teachers and staff of St. Bernard Preparatory School recently convened for their annual in-service meeting, beginning the day with a...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
The Polytechnic College will close Friday and the scholars will picnic at Blue Hole on Saturday.
Mrs. Judge Fuller and pretty...
Obituary: Leo Junior Himmel
Leo Junior Himmel, age 80, of Joppa, passed from this life on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his residence. There are no services planned...
Celebrating tradition: Amy McAfee Wood named 2024 Burgermeister of Cullman Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the heart of Cullman, where tradition and community run deep, Amy McAfee Wood has been named the Cullman Oktoberfest 2024...
Peinhardt Farm Days scheduled for Oct. 19-20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation will host Peinhardt Living History Farm Days over two days again this year. Peinhardt Farm...