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 Aug. 24
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 year
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 Bash
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 personal gain
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 2024
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 Fame
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 Keith’s discusses her...
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 local children
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...
Cullman Regional Airport partners with U.S. Department of Energy for UAS atmospheric collection operations
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport has been working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers hungry for postseason return in 2024
ARLEY, Ala. – Football season is fast approaching and at Meek High School, Head Coach Daniel Evans and the Tigers are preparing to kick...
Cullman Regional Airport ‘breaks ground’ on expansion project, accepts $1M ADECA grant
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport officials on Thursday, Aug. 8, ceremoniously “broke ground” on a major renovation of its terminal apron and new...
Double the Chick-fil-A?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently, the Chick-fil-a in Cullman went through a complete overhaul, leaving some consumers without their favorite chicken meals.
At the most recent...
Obituary: Jennifer Lee Wilkins
Jennifer Lee Wilkins age 44, of Cullman passed from this life on Friday, August 9, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman...
Obituary: Shari Ann Gato
Graveside Service for Shari Ann Gato, age 60 of Crane Hill, will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Prospect Church...
Obituary: Raymond Field Earp
Raymond Field Earp, age 71, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held...
Obituary: Walter G. Welford Jr.
Walter G. Welford, Jr., age 76, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will...
Obituary: Barbara Jo Headrick Bolin
Barbara Jo Headrick Bolin, who graced this world with her presence on March 30, 1948, gently passed into eternal life on August 9, 2024,...
Obituary: DeEtte Johnson Knott
DeEtte Johnson Knott, age 98, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024. DeEtte was born in Cullman, Alabama on December 19,...
Obituary: Sandra Hammock Duren
Sandra Hammock Duren, age 77, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Sandra was born in Cullman, Alabama on February 4,...
Obituary: Glenda Gail Moses
Funeral Service for Glenda Gail Moses, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Jacqueline C. Willoughby
Funeral Service for Jacqueline C Willoughby, age 96 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian...
Obituary: Kathleen Hankins
Funeral Service for Kathleen Hankins, age 87 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Shirley Faye Lamar
Funeral service for Shirley Faye Lamar, age 86, of Cullman, is Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 12 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
2nd annual 3Sixty Jeep Club Rally coming in September
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - Local group 3Sixty Jeep Club will host its second annual Jeep Club Rally Sept. 13-15 at Camp Liberty in near Battleground.
The...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Mulberry Fork access upgraded at Garden City River Park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - One of Alabama’s most popular paddling destinations recently received a significant upgrade. State and local officials celebrated the opening of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope preparing to kick things off this fall
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Football season is right around the corner, and all of our local teams are gearing up for another season on...
Pet of the week: Meet Stewart (Little)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stewart (Little) is a Blue Tick Beagle who is approximately 4 years old.
This low-energy handsome gentleman may be compact, but don't...
Ivey appoints members to newly established Alabama Workforce Board
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week made appointments to the newly established Alabama Workforce Board and its Executive Committee. Ivey’s office said...
Obituary: Melissa Ruth Marchman
Melissa Ruth Marchman, age 60, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Lisa Marchman was a much-loved matriarch - a devoted daughter,...
Holly Pond Town Council hears good news about sewer system
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday got an update from Tyler McKellar of Living Water Services about plans for...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Honoring sacrifice: Annual Purple Heart memorial service Aug. 10
HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Finis J. Self Chapter 2212 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will host its annual memorial service to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond preparing to kick off 2024 season
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season is fast approaching for all our local teams and in Holly Pond, the Broncos have been hard at...
Vinemont High Class of 1994 holds 30-year reunion
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 recently came together to reminisce about the “good old days” at its 30-year reunion.
The...
REHAU unveils $66M paint line in Cullman, creating 50 new jobs
CULLMAN, Ala. – REHAU, a leading global provider of polymer-based innovations and systems in the construction, automotive and industry sectors, unveiled its new $66...
Judge Nicholas says retirement rumors untrue
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas responded to rumors of impending retirement Wednesday, saying that he has no plans to vacate the...
Obituary: Larry Lee Hoops
Larry Lee Hoops, age 87, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
A visitation for Larry will be held Friday, August 9,...
Obituary: Jason “Junior” Myers
Funeral services for Jason “Junior” Myers, 49, of Cold Springs will be 3 p.m. Friday, August 9th, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Nursing recognizes more than 100 graduates at pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the accomplishments of more than 100 students Thursday at its second pinning...
Cullman Regional: Quality initiatives are saving lives
The following is a media release received from Cullman Regional printed as-is:
With multiple active quality initiatives in place including one that is credited with...
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Broncos rout Rams 54-6
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Asbury Rams Friday night, and it was all Broncos from the opening kick. Coming off...
