Arrests and Incidents reported June 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrowhead RV Park’s Hippie Fest this Saturday
CRANE HILL, Ala. - For the second year, Arrowhead RV Park in Crane Hill will host Hippie Fest. The festival, a smorgasbord of live...
It’s hot, y’all: A Southerner’s guide to heat safety
Like it or not, hot season is here. Please join us in welcoming it with your favorite classic cliché:
"Hot enough for ya'?"
"You could fry...
Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park gets a facelift
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park is nestled between the middle and high schools. For years, students and children have spent...
Aspen Institute names Wallace State finalist for $1M 2025 Aspen Prize
WASHINGTON D.C. - The Aspen Institute on Tuesday, June 11, named Wallace State Community College a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community...
Cullman Swim Team takes season opener over Arab
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team kicked off its season at home with a win over the Arab Riptide on June 4. CST...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
Good Hope City Council approves ordinance for subdivision rules & regulations
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved an ordinance...
2nd Fridays returning June 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman was recently ranked No. 3 on USA Today’s 10Best list of Best Small Town Cultural Scene for...
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...
Obituary: Randy Self
A celebration of life service for Randy Self will be on Wednesday, June 12th at 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial...
Obituary: Vicki Lynn Smith
A Celebration of Life for Vicki Lynn Smith, age 63, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Desperation Church,...
Obituary: Andrea Michele Stephens
Andrea Michele Stephens, age 45, of Vinemont, passed from this life on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. There are no...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Allen S. Hall, Sr.
Funeral service for Allen Shearer Hall, Sr., age 91, of Bremen, will be Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Ryan’s Creek Baptist...
On The Plains with Payton Thorne: ‘Maximize every day’
AUBURN, Ala. – Not long after entering the NCAA transfer portal in spring of 2023, quarterback Payton Thorne found himself strolling through Auburn's campus...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Your mindset is everything’: Fairview’s Isabella Lopez reflects on Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Isabella Lopez just graduated in May and in this interview, she talked about some of her favorite memories she...
Protect yourself from tick bites – and what to do if you’re bitten
A clever and effective public service message I recently saw advises “don’t get ticked” when outdoors, and with good reason. Tick-borne diseases and illnesses...
Obituary: Bobby Dewayne Calvert
Hanceville Funeral Home announces the passing of Bobby Dewayne Calvert.
Mr. Calvert was born on May 10, 1967, in Cullman and passed away at...
Alabama selected for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Alabama is one of 10 states selected for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program by the U.S. Department...
COLUMN: Weather – or not
“Hey Google! What’s the weather forecast for today?” Those are my waking words each and every morning. And during the course of the day,...
ACES: Operation Grow for Military Veterans
Operation Grow, in partnership with the Alabama Department of AG and Industries, provides special emphasis on the training needs of military veterans interested in...
3Sixty Jeep Club to hold car show at Hanceville Nursing & Rehab
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 3Sixty Jeep Club is bringing a special Father’s Day delivery to the residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab. At 1...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
From the files of 1930
Miss Eunice Butler has recently graduated from Alverson Business College in Birmingham.
Mrs. John Luyben and Mrs. F. Mallery were joint...
Jordan-Hare Stadium north end zone videoboard expansion approved by Auburn Board of Trustees
AUBURN, Ala. — The Auburn University Board of Trustees has given final approval for the addition of a new state-of-the-art videoboard in the north end...
Education notes
Troy University announces Spring/Term 4 graduates
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Spring...
Tucker, Bagwell named Cullman County Schools Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year.
May Staff Member of the...
Obituary: Ronald “Ron” Marce Huffman
Ronald "Ron" Marce Huffman, age 76, of Cullman
Ronald "Ron" Marce Huffman, a devoted follower of Christ, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away...
Obituary: Billy Ray Nunnelley
Billy Ray Nunnelley age 70 of Cullman
Billy Ray Nunnelley age 70 of Cullman, Alabama passed away June 6, 2024.
There will be a visitation held...
Library kicks off Summer Reading Program with over 200 guests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) hosted a community kick-off event for its Summer Reading Program...
Academy Sports + Outdoors coming to south shopping center?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman continues to grow – with new housing developments, retail expansions and in this case, a new retail development in the...
PREP CHEER: ‘I will always remember our community’: Good Hope’s Kailey White recaps Raider...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I spoke with Good Hope senior cheerleader Kailey White. Kailey enjoyed her cheer career with the Raiders...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Plans for Alabama Basketball Training & Player Development Facility expansion and renovation announced
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama Athletics has formally proposed a Coleman Coliseum Basketball Training & Player Development Facility Expansion and Renovation, which is pending approval from...
Pet of the week: Meet a ladies man like Rico
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the name Rico is heard, a picture of a smooth ladies man may come to mind. Often associated with “suave,”...
Baileyton Town Council recognizes Parkside School achievement
BAILEYTON, Ala. – At its monthly meeting on Monday, June 3, the Baileyton Town Council welcomed Parkside Principal Caleb Elrod, who expressed his appreciation...
Obituary: Timothy Gilmore
Timothy Gilmore, 64, of Cullman
Funeral services for Timothy Gilmore, 64, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday June 8, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Freeman-Jones
Mary Ellen Freeman -Jones, age 93 of Cullman
Funeral Service for Mary Ellen Freeman -Jones, age 93 of Cullman, will be at noon on Saturday,...
Obituary: Betty Ryan Bullard
Funeral service for Betty Ryan Bullard, age 88, of Cullman, will be Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont Town Council appoints Ross Campbell to vacant seat
VINEMONT, Ala. —The Vinemont Town Council at a special-called meeting on Monday, June 3, heard nominations and appointed Ross Campbell to the open seat...
Storybook Trail installs new book for 2024 Birding Trail
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park’s Storybook Trail is home to a new book installation. The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County...
Ashley Mercantile opening new location in Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ashley Mercantile Owners Ryne and Heather Ashley on Thursday, June 6, announced the late-summer opening of a second location, which will be...
Cullman City Council names new fire chief, deputy chief
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to name Darren Peeples chief of Cullman Fire Rescue.
Councilman Brad Smith thanked all applicants,...
Hands-free law grace period ends June 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grace period for Alabama’s hands-free driving law, which went into effect in June 2023, will end June 15, according to...
Obituary: Betty Sue Fine White
Celebration of life service for Betty Sue Fine White, age 88, of Scottsboro, will be Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 3 p.m. with Rev....
Obituary: Mary Alice Moore
A Celebration of Life service will be held privately for, Mary Alice Moore, age 84.
Mrs. Moore passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at...
Obituary: Clayton Alldredge
Clayton Alldredge, age 39, of Eva, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Eva Community Center Eva, AL.
Mr. Alldredge passed...
U-pick blueberries are a berry good time
Whether eaten by themselves, in a pie, smoothie or salad, blueberries bring a certain freshness and joy to summer. Not only do they brighten...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ACES: Watch out for ticks; treat them right
Tick populations are rising in Alabama. Ticks thrive in high humidity situations. The recent hot weather and heavy rainfall the state has received is...
Render Aid Alabama hopes to ‘normalize compassion for humanity’ with Elder Abuse Awareness Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Render Aid Alabama is on a mission to “normalize compassion for humanity” in the Cullman County area. One of...
All the rage: Pop-up boutique shopping
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five locally owned businesses came together on Sunday to host a pop-up sale at Doug Doggett Jewelers.
Two business owners there were...
Update: US Marshals locate fugitive
Updated June 18, 2024, at 6:20 p.m.
The U.S. Marshals Service located and apprehended fugitive Rodney Dale Kilgore today in Birmingham. Kilgore was wanted on...
Obituary: Douglas “Sonny” Wade Young Sr.
Funeral services for Douglas “Sonny” Wade Young Sr. will be 3 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Judy F. Hutchinson
Judy F. Hutchinson, age 78, of Hanceville, passed from this life on Monday, June 3, 2024. A celebration of life for her will be...
Obituary: Alvie “Sonny” Powell
Funeral service for Alvie “Sonny” Powell, age 82, of Scottsboro, is Friday, June 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
APT & NFHS Network agree to 5-year extension of AHSAA Football & Basketball Championships...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA is pleased to announce that Alabama Public Television (APT) and the NFHS Network/Play On Sports have agreed to extend...
PREP SPORTS: ‘This experience was one that words can’t describe’: Cold Springs’ Cole Bales...
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs senior Cole Bales. He had so many great sports memories during his time...
All Steak hosting Dueling Pianos Night June 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s most popular date night spots is bringing the rivalry of the ivories to its halls. On June 20,...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Wheeler named NFCA NJCAA All-American; Wheeler and Simon named to NFCA NJCAA...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s Laura Leigh Wheeler is one of 38 student-athletes from 24 programs named National Junior College Athletic Association Division I...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library seeking sponsors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a program that puts books into the hands of children from birth to age 5 each...
Ave Maria Grotto, St. Bernard Abbey announce major restoration project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The monks and staff of St. Bernard Abbey and Ave Maria Grotto on Monday, June 3, announced a major restoration project...
United Way of Cullman County announces relocation
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Executive Director Stephanie Childers, at the organization’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 30, at Loft...
Obituary: Jina Barnett Kelly
Jina Barnett Kelly, age 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Jina was born in Cullman, Alabama on Oct. 6,...
Obituary: Lloyd Odis Scott
Lloyd Odis Scott, age 79, of Cullman, passed from this life on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A memorial service...
Obituary: Donald Edward Massey
A Celebration of Life for Donald Edward Massey, age 76, of Vinemont, will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
BSC’s incredible run ends in dramatic fashion
EASTLAKE, OH. - The Birmingham-Southern baseball team fell 11-10 to #5 Wisconsin-Whitewater in a back-and-forth World Series elimination game on Sunday.
In a high stakes elimination...
PREP SPORTS: ‘This team is not just a team, it’s a family’: Holly Pond’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's Violet Adams spent several years competing with the Broncos track and field team and she shared some of...
JSU launching public health degree programs, addressing critical need in Alabama
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is set to launch two innovative degree programs within the College of Health Professions and Wellness...
Alabama’s season ends in 6-4 loss to Florida at WCWS Sunday
OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball's 2024 season came to an end Sunday night at Devon Park, as the Crimson Tide lost to Florida, 6-4, in...
Education Notes
Crane Hill’s Jordan Moore makes Mississippi College President's List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the...
WSCC Machine Tool Technology students place 2nd in Phillips Machinist Student Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College’s Machine Tool Technology program recently won second place in the Phillips Machinist Student Competition sponsored...
Letter to the Editor: ‘Zero accountability’
(Published without edits)
I used to go to the grocery store with my mama. Warehouse Discount Groceries hasn’t changed much in forty years; same...
WSCC: Registration open for summer career training courses
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Registration is now open for summer career training courses offered through Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development....
Dental Arts launches community food drive in partnership with Cullman’s Little Pantry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dental Arts has teamed up with Cullman's Little Pantry to host a community food drive aimed at combating hunger in Cullman....
Get ready for summer reading!
Cullman County Public Library System kick-off event June 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System is gearing up for an exciting start...
Files from yesteryear: 1918, 1938
From the files of 1918
Doctor C. Stewart is attending court in Huntsville this week.
A dance was enjoyed by the younger set at Quartette Hall,...
Obituary: Lula Mae Spradlin
Funeral Service for Lula Mae Spradlin, age 80 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Morning of fishing and fellowship: Senior Citizen Fish O’ Rama set for June 6
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s annual Senior Citizens Fish O' Rama is set to take place on Friday, June 6, at Veterans...
Alabama falls in back-and-forth contest with UCF 8-7
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Alabama baseball came up short, 8-7, against UCF in a back-and-forth contest at Dick Howser Stadium on the Florida State campus. Following...
More than 100 WSCC student athletes named on ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- More than 100 student athletes from all 12 sports teams at Wallace State Community College were recognized by the Alabama Community...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘One of the most ambitious projects in Alabama history’
Phase 1 of Smith Lake destination resort complete
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Lewis Smith Lake, with its vast expanse of over 21,000 acres of waters,...
Increase in high-speed chases: Local law enforcement officials weigh in
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and area law enforcement have been in an increasing number of high-speed pursuits – and community members are asking why. Questions...
EMA launches new mass notification system
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has rolled out its new mass notification system – Everbridge Mass Notification – and...
Obituary: Lee Ann Sutherland
Lee Ann Sutherland, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Charlotte...
Obituary: Dorothy Margaret (Eck) South
Dorothy Margaret (Eck) South, age 94, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. Dorothy was born in Ohio on August 16,...
Obituary: Melissa Smith Collum
Melissa Smith Collum, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on the afternoon of May 28, 2024, at the age of 54. Mrs. Collum was born...
Obituary: Irene Alice Zehr
Funeral Service for Irene Alice Zehr, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Missionary...
Obituary: June Claire Pate
June Claire Pate, age 82 of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born, June 8, 1941,...
Obituary: Bryon Dale McNiel
Funeral Service for Bryon Dale McNiel, age 54 of Baileyton, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Barry Lynn Jacobs
Funeral service for Barry Lynn Jacobs, age 64, of Cullman, is Friday, May 31, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Irene Morris Netherton
Funeral service for Irene Morris Netherton, age 70, of Vinemont, is Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 31, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Adult Education and Center for Career and Workforce Development host 2024 graduation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department recently hosted its 2024 graduation, recognizing students who earned their General Education Development (GED)...
United Way book drive brings in 300+ books
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) expanded its community outreach this month with its second annual book drive. Running from May...
Pet of the week: Shine bright like a Diamond
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is Diamond, an approximately 1.5-year-old mix of Australian Shepard and pure happiness. Diamond is...
