SMORT holds annual training exercise in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama State Mortuary Operations Response Team (SMORT) held its annual training exercise at the Cullman County Fairgrounds beginning March 20.
Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ACES: Extension’s Grow More, Give More project improving lives
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Grow More, Give More (GMGM) project is changing the lives of Alabama senior citizens one container garden at a...
WSCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inducts new members, is recognized as REACH chapter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 80 Wallace State Community College students were recently inducted in the college’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta...
Winners of 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest announced
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo...
Pet of the week: Meet Sadie Rose
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sadie Rose is searching high and low for her forever family to bring her into their homes and hearts. Her mild...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to No. 1 Springville 7-1, Thursday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors returned home Thursday afternoon to take on top-ranked Springville. Thursday is World Down Syndrome Awareness...
Obituary: Anthony Shawn Murphree
Funeral service for Anthony Shawn Murphree, age 52, of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at with Rev....
Obituary: Thomas Orman “Tom” Chambers
Thomas Orman “Tom” Chambers, age 79, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his residence surrounded by loving family. He was...
Obituary: Terry Grimmett
A celebration of life service for Terry Grimmett, 60, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Lonnie Gable Jr.
Lonnie Gable Jr., age 87 passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Lonnie was born Thursday, Aug 27, 1936 in Cullman, Alabama to the...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
TheraPlay hosting sensory-friendly Easter event
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym is hosting a unique Easter celebration tailored to meet the needs of individuals with varying abilities and...
Cullman County Public Library adding 3 new programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System has a robust calendar of events that are held weekly for...
Commission proclaims April Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month; discusses CR 222 plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting held Tuesday, March 19, the Cullman County Commission declared the month of April Child Abuse and Neglect...
Cullman City Council honors Don Hewitt for Zoning Board service
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, March 18, took time to honor retiring Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals member...
Local family, devastated by fire, praises God, community
VINEMONT, Ala. - Thursday night, March 14, was like any other night for Vinemont residents Jessica Turner and David Methvin – tucking three of...
CCPS students ‘take flight’ in STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - First graders at Cullman City Primary School had a chance to create and fly their own mini airplanes as part of...
Obituary: Lollie Jean McKinney
Lollie Jean McKinney, a resident of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on March 19, 2024, at the age of 91. She was a faithful member...
Obituary: Earnest John Walling
Earnest John Walling, age 95, passed from this life on March 19, 2024. He was born and raised in Pikeville, Tennessee and resided in Hanceville,...
Obituary: Douglas E. Bates
Funeral service for Douglas E. Bates, age 81, of Cullman, AL, is Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, with...
Obituary: Mrs. Rita S. Williams
A memorial service for Rita Smith Williams will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hopewell Cemetery.
Mrs. Rita S. Williams, 78, of Wrightsville,...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ACES: Relief on the way? Extension economist says inflation approaching pre-pandemic levels
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — While many Americans are still battling an increased cost of living, the economic outlook for 2024 shows promise, as markets...
ALEA: Spring into safety and ‘Think Smart Before You Start’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fourth annual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as...
Cullman County’s Harrison, Hudson awarded PBCI scholarships
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rex Harrison of Holly Pond and Etta Hudson of Logan were each awarded a scholarship by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) for their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry on Sunday,...
Op-Ed: Bones and Barrels is a vibe – you should run this race
Bones and Barrels is one of the most underrated trail races you will find. Zombie Trail Races, a local running company, hosts seven of these...
PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond splits doubleheader with West End, Tuesday scoring recap
Holly Pond 10 - West End 9 (Baseball) (Game One)
West End struck first in its opening at-bats as an RBI groundout and an RBI...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats rally to topple Lawrence County 10-9
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals Monday night, the Bearcats were back on the field Tuesday for a matchup against a strong Lawrence...
Obituary: Mary Jane Ashwander
Funeral services for Mary Jane Ashwander, 80, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Baileyton man charged with impersonating a peace officer
Updated March 19, 2024, at 8:24 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Baileyton man has been charged with impersonating a peace officer.
According to the Cullman...
CDC to hold Family Expo April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is reaching out to the community and hoping for an outpouring of love and...
Hanceville Irish Festival draws crowd
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Irish Festival took place on Saturday, March 16, drawing a crowd to historic downtown Hanceville to enjoy live music,...
LIST: Cullman eggstravaganzas!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking for a place to participate in a local Easter egg hunt? Look no further! The Cullman Tribune has a list...
United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil brings in more than $7K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held one of its annual fundraisers on Friday, March 15, at Goat Island Brewing....
PREP SOFTBALL: Big 5th inning propels West Point to 15-4 win over Fairview, Monday...
West Point 15 - Fairview 4 (Softball)
West Point got on the scoreboard in their opening at-bats. Three walks loaded the bases for Katie Beth...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s Benefield tosses no-hitter in 11-0 win at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Hanceville for a matchup against its county rivals Monday night and Molly Benefield...
Obituary: Wade Smith
Visitation for Wade Smith, age 61, of Cullman, will be from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Rex Allen Morton
Rex Allen Morton, age 67, of Cullman, AL passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born Monday, July...
Obituary: Debbie Lynette Chambers
Debbie Lynette Chambers, of Holly Pond, Alabama, ran into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 16, 2024, at the age of...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix
AUBURN, Ala. – In a turbulent profession where turnover is the norm, Derrick Nix’s 16-year coaching stint at Ole Miss was the exception.
Through four head...
Spring Showcase draws hundreds of high school students to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Over 1,100 10th-grade students descended on the campus of Wallace State Community College for the annual Spring Showcase this week. The...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Land Remembered’ by Patrick D. Smith
“A Land Remembered” was the March selection for my book club. This novel is historical fiction of Florida from 1858 until 1960s. It was published in...
Auburn research examines feasibility of hydroponic strawberry production
AUBURN, Ala. – Fresh Alabama strawberries in November, December, January and February?
It’s not as far-fetched as it may sound. In fact, research taking place...
Obituary: Toni Parson
A celebration of life service for Toni Parson will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Joel Stewart will...
COLUMN: Snakes hiss me off
It’s springtime, and I knew it was bound to happen with all this warm weather we’ve been having. Today, I almost stepped on a...
ALDOT to repair approaches to 2 bridges over I-65 in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - ALDOT will repair the approaches to two bridges carrying local roads over Interstate 65 in Morgan County in the coming...
Hanceville City Council discusses events; community pool set to reopen for summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council convened for its bimonthly meeting on Thursday, March 14. Key highlights of the meeting included planning for...
Chamber hosts tourism panel
CULLMAN, Ala.- The All Steak’s banquet room was bustling with excitement on Friday afternoon as the Cullman County Tourism Bureau held a tourism panel...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
New Harmony News
Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview sweeps doubleheader with Dora, Douglas; Saturday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field hosting a doubleheader Saturday and they improved to 12-3 on the...
Obituary: Steve A. Bradley
A graveside service for Steve A. Bradley of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2024 at Garden City Cemetery.
Mr. Bradley was born...
Obituary: Billy Leon Pierce
Billy Leon Pierce, age 92, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.
A visitation for Billy will be held Wednesday, March 20,...
East, West students enjoy Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) of East and West Elementary Schools spent a chunk of their time over the past month planning,...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats drop doubleheader with Mountain Brook
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-0 win at Homewood earlier this week, the Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Saturday to...
Allen testifies before United States Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen testified before and answered the questions of members the United States Senate on the topic of...
Jacobs proclaims Brain Awareness Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the week of March 11-17, 2024, Brain Awareness Week in the city of Cullman to...
Vinemont talks planning commission, board of adjustments, murals, events
VINEMONT, Ala- At its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, the Vinemont Town Council continued talks of creating a planning commission and board of adjustments.
The...
Suspect in Tuesday’s high-speed chase arrested, identified
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was involved in an incident that started at Parkside School Tuesday, March 12, and became...
Obituary: Robert Fulton Cobb
Robert Fulton Cobb, a cherished soul known affectionately as Robert, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, in Paris, TX. Born in Cullman, AL,...
Cullman Regional Airport receives $4.1M grant for apron reconstruction
Updated March 15, 2024, at 5:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional Airport has received a congressional allocated grant in the amount of $4,177,000 for...
Obituary: Jacob W. Knight Jr.
Jacob W. Knight Jr., age 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Jacob Knight: A Life of Passion and Purpose
Jacob Knight,...
Obituary: Steve Witcher
Funeral service for Steve Witcher, age 74, of Cullman, AL, is Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Obituary: Richard Clay Noblett Jr.
Richard Clay Noblett Jr., age 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Richard was born in Cullman, Alabama on Aug....
Arrests and Incidents reported March 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
St. Paul’s adding 7th grade class this fall
CULLMAN, Ala, - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will add a new seventh-grade class beginning in fall 2024.
According to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School website,...
ALDOT: Alabama law focuses on distracted driving
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.
In 2022, almost 7% of all motor...
Wallace State’s Williams, Winfrey, Grant earn ACCC postseason awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College basketball players Jimmie Williams, Jaden Winfrey and Emariah Grant were each recognized by the Alabama Community College...
Pet of the week: Meet Frosty Blue
CULLMAN, Ala. - Frosty Blue isn’t usually associated with sunshine, dandelions and long walks in the park, but The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the...
Business spotlight: Alabama Distillery Co.
Updated March 15, 2024, at 7:16 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Stash House in Good Hope is a bustling food joint with live music...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville falls to J.B. Pennington 11-9, Thursday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of wins against Fultondale on Tuesday, the Hanceville Bulldogs looked to continue that momentum on Thursday afternoon...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview pulls away to top Falkville 15-5
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After handling Cleveland on the road 10-3 Monday, Fairview was back at home at Mark Moore Field Thursday night for a...
Cullman nominated for ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ in annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. The annual awards...
Obituary: Wendy Lee Brewster
Wendy Lee Brewster, age 74, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Tuesday,...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Small fire at Rusken Packaging
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded with two engines to a fire call around 10:55p.m. on Tuesday night, March 12.
Cullman Fire Rescue...
Cullman County 4-H holding signups for Cullman Chicken Project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County 4-H is holding signups for its Cullman Chicken Project, an initiative designed to engage youth in the hands-on experience...
CCSO to host 1-day Citizens’ Academy April 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host the next class of its popular Citizen’s Academy on April 6, with firearm...
Colony hosting annual Easter egg hunt March 31
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Park & Recreation invites the community for an afternoon of fun and festivities at the town’s annual Easter egg hunt...
WSCC: Free film screening spotlights man’s journey from inmate to artist
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will present a free screening of the award-winning film “Master of Light” on Thursday, March 14 at...
Obituary: Stephanie Cockrell
Funeral service for Stephanie Cockrell, age 44, of Cullman, AL, is Friday, March 15, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Northbrook Baptist Church, with Bro....
Victim identified in 3-vehicle wreck on I-65
Updated March 13, 2024, at 5:20 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three vehicles, a Toyota Camry, FedEx truck and trailer, and a Dodge van, were involved...
Obituary: Julia Hope Mauldin
Julia “Judy” Hope Mauldin, age 75, of Cullman, died Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Julia was retired from Cullman County Schools after a long successful career...
State unemployment rate up slightly at 2.9%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for January 2024 remained unchanged at...
Auburn’s Broome named semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
ATLANTA – Junior All-American forward/center Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award as announced by the Atlanta...
CCSO arrest roundup
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrest roundup
Feb. 29
Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the west side of the city of Cullman. The driver...
More than 500 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 500 high school students from Blount, Cullman, Winston and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation...
FAITH: Renovation Church offers food and faith to community
Renovation Church is stepping beyond the traditional boundaries of a food giveaway to host an event that not only addresses hunger in the community,...
Obituary: Rebecca Jane Stricklin
Rebecca Jane Stricklin, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry...
Obituary: Carolyn Naomi Graves
Funeral services for Carolyn Naomi Graves, 87, of Hanceville, will be 12 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Smith
Shirley Ann Smith, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born in Hanceville, Alabama on April 12,...
Obituary: Ronald Franklin Jackson
Graveside service for Ronald Franklin Jackson, age 86, of Trafford, AL, happened on, March 12, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Darren Lee Howell
Memorial service for Darren Lee Howell, age 65, of Cullman, is Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Obituary: Sonya Denise Brakefield
Arrangements for Sonya Denise Brakefield, age 64, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Sonya was born...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Springville 14-1, Tuesday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies rode a four-game winning streak into their matchup against Springville Tuesday afternoon, but it was all Lady...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope edges Cold Springs in extra innings 6-5
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Good Hope for a varsity matchup with the Raiders Tuesday afternoon and after falling...
CCSO involved in high-speed chase
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was involved in an incident that started at Parkside School Tuesday and became a high-speed...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
