Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 21, 1961
From the files of Dec. 21, 1961
Wesleyan Service Guild Has Christmas Party
Miss Jane Shelton was hostess for the Christmas party of the First Methodist...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview, West Point capture county titles
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School’s Joe Shults Gymnasium was packed with local fans Saturday for the conclusion of this year’s county middle school...
Obituary: Randall “Matt” Smith
Funeral services for Randall Matthew “Matt” Smith, 68, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, December 23rd, 2024 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
City of Cullman responds to Christkindlmarkt lawsuit
Veteran claims service dog was denied entry to the market’s Ferris wheel
Updated Dec. 21, 2024, at 3:54 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of...
Army veteran Sgt. Candace Reppond receives Quilt of Valor
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sgt. Candace Reppond, an Army veteran, was honored with a Quilt of Valor during the Dec. 8 meeting of the Dripping...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Vinemont topples No. 7 Holly Pond 56-46; Broncos down Eagles...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted its rivals from Holly Pond for a pair of area battles Friday night. The girls’ game was a ranked...
Have breakfast with Santa at The Chubby Crow
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, Dec. 23, from 7-10 a.m., The Chubby Crow will hold a special Breakfast with Santa event.
According to The Chubby...
ALEA ‘unwraps’ 12 Days of Safety campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This weekend, as the festivities kick off, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) believes the 12 Days of Safety campaign is...
Obituary: Helen Odell Holloway
Funeral service for Helen Odell Holloway, age 92, of Hanceville, is Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, officiated...
Obituary: Billy Ray Parson
Funeral services for Billy Parson, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 23rd at Damascus Baptist Church in Hanceville. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: James Edward Long
A graveside service for James Edward Long, 70, of Hammond, Indiana; formerly of Bremen, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024 at...
Obituary: Betty Leeth Haynes
Betty Leeth Haynes, one of God’s Angels, joined her Heavenly Host when she passed away at her home on the afternoon of Thursday, December...
Obituary: Donnie Ray Davis
Donny Ray Davis, age 68, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
"Monkey" was very outgoing, set in his way man! He...
Obituary: Lisa Marie Corbin Rice
Memorial Service for Lisa Marie Corbin Rice, age 56, of Cullman, is Friday, December 20, 2024, at 4 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...
Obituary: Darwin Lafayette Hunter
Darwin Lafayette Hunter, 61, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
He was born on January 19, 1963, in Walker County to Robert...
Obituary: Virginia Ann Guthery
Funeral services for Virginia Ann Guthery, 87, of Cullman will be held Monday December 23, 2024 at 11 a.m., at Moss Funeral Home 1901...
Obituary: Kenneth “Ken” Dewayne Hampton
Funeral Service for Kenneth "Ken" Dewayne Hampton, age 70 of Brownsboro, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: I’m getting ornamental
By now, I’m sure most of you have your Christmas tree and home decorations up. Not me - I’m a world class procrastinator. Think...
Pet of the Week: Meet Toasty Tot
CULLMAN, Ala. - Toasty Tot, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is an approximately 2-year-old Border Collie.
He exhibits medium energy but generally prefers...
$3.4M in Community Services Block Grants awarded statewide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey’s office this week announced $3.4 million in Community Services Block Grants will be distributed to 18 community action...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann McClendon
Funeral Service for Rebecca Ann McClendon, age 56 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Guest editorial: Generous-spirited angels
This real Christmas story has generous-spirited angels, wise men delivering gifts, shepherds guiding the way and carpenters like St. Joseph, the earthly father of...
Berlin Town Council proposes 1st salary for mayor, keeps council members as volunteers
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday proposed a salary for the mayor to go into effect after the next election. The...
Alabama Cooperative Extension System addresses avian influenza in state
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) confirmed two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) Dec.16. The disease...
Cullman Theatre wins state title at Walter Trumbauer State Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Theatre program has once again proven its excellence by winning the top honor, the prestigious Best in...
Free community meal tonight, Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host its last free community meal of 2024 on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 6 p.m....
Obituary: Andrew Marston Tubbs
Andrew Marston Tubbs (何愛祖) was born on December 16, 1978, in Cullman, Alabama to his Air Force veteran father, Terry Tubbs, and his Taiwanese/Chinese mother,...
Hot cocoa and a Christmas movie
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System will host a special event this Saturday, Dec. 21, at 10...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
United Way gives thanks for donations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County is sponsoring 25 children this Christmas, thanks to generous donations from two anonymous businesses, as...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Alabama; over 115K birds killed in Cullman County
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence...
PFLAG chapter set to launch in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A group of local residents has formed a new chapter of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) that...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman earns 74-55 win over Hartselle; Lady Bearcats fall 54-40
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Tuesday night for a pair of varsity battles against their rivals from Hartselle and...
FREE FOOD BOXES Wednesday, Dec. 18, at First Presbyterian Church of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - First Presbyterian Church of Cullman on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 1 p.m. until boxes are gone, will hand out free food...
Obituary: Mary Joyce Huffstutler
Mary Joyce Huffstutler, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Joyce is survived by her daughter Sabrina Butler (David); her...
Obituary: Jane Mabel Baker
Jane Mabel Baker, age 75, of the Baileyton community, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Falkville Health and Rehab. Services will be...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ivey announces funds to provide aid and shelter for victims of domestic violence
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced additional support for victims of domestic violence through the State’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund.
Fourteen domestic violence...
Do you hear what I hear?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman First Baptist Church is hosting a “Noontime Christmas Carols and Inspired Arrangements Concert,” presented by organist Don R. Hirsbrunner, now...
‘To remember, honor and teach’
1,020 wreaths laid upon fallen heroes’ graves at Cullman City Cemetery
CULLMAN, Ala. - What began as a lasting impression on a 12-year-old paperboy, moved...
Wreck claims life of Cullman man
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was killed in a wreck Thursday, Dec. 12, at U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 157. Cullman County...
Obituary: David Craig Acuff
Funeral services for David Craig Acuff, 40, of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 18th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The family will...
Obituary: Mary Charlotte Kilgore
Funeral service for Mary Charlotte Kilgore, age 82, of Baileyton, is Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, officiated...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Auburn football team chaplain Rev. Chette Williams passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Rev. Chette Williams, Auburn football’s team chaplain for 26 seasons, passed away Sunday in an accident at Lake Martin at the age of...
COLUMN: I pigged out at the Oink Joint
I got together with a couple of old friends last week that I had not seen in a while. Jimmy was one of five...
More than 25 graduate from WSCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 25 students were recognized during a pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community College....
COLUMN: Good dogs
“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” Mark Twain
I read where author...
Obituary: Dillon Wayne Stansell
Dillon Wayne Stansell, age 29, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
He is survived by his wife Haley Stansell, son Grayson...
Obituary: Samuel Friedrick Latham
Samuel Friedrick Latham, 45, passed away at his Vinemont residence on December 13, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1979 to Ralph and...
Parkside Outreach Program hosting annual Christmas dinner at Parkside Elementary School – Dec. 20
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Parkside Outreach Program invites the community to its annual Christmas dinner on Friday, Dec. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Parkside...
Lee, Farr named December CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month of the school year, Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member who go above and...
Cullman City Primary School named 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards winner
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall this week announced the winners of the 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards. The selection process featured...
Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 19, 1957
From the files of Dec. 19, 1957
Barbara Yost To Lead S.T.A.R. Dance
Miss Barbara Yost, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Yost, will lead...
Hanceville man killed in Morgan County crash
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:09 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Alabama State...
Obituary: Betty Cable Basinger
A celebration of life for Betty Cable Basinger, 85, of Greenville, SC, and formerly from Hanceville, AL, passed away December 12th, 2024, surrounded by...
Obituary: James L. Stewart
Funeral services for James L. Stewart, 82, of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Sunday, December 15th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will...
Obituary: Margaret Marie McAnalley
Funeral Service for Margaret Marie McAnalley, age 80 of Blountsville, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: September Lavone Finch
September Lavone Finch, age 62, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at UAB Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She...
CCBOE talks winter bus safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has tips for bus riders this winter.
Tips include:
Dress warmly and get to bus stops early
Wear bright colors if...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville pulls away to top Vinemont in OT 46-38; Lady Eagles collect...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Lane Horton Gymnasium Friday night for a pair of big area games against the Hanceville Bulldogs. Both local...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits varsity matchups with Sumiton Christian
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted a pair of varsity games with Sumiton Christian Friday night and the Bulldog teams came away with a split. The...
Christkindlmarkt doubles in size, now open daily through Dec. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt has doubled in size since last year. For the first time, and it is now open daily through...
Cullman County Schools holds Middle School Student Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County middle school students on Wednesday, Dec. 11, gathered for the first-ever Cullman County Schools Middle School Student Expo, held...
Obituary: Reiko Shimizu Stanfield Deter
Reiko Shimizu Stanfield Deter died peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2024 at Woodland Village in Cullman, Alabama.
She was born Reiko Shimizu on...
Obituary: Kipp Lynn Merritt
Funeral service for Kipp Lynn Merritt, age 59 of Decatur, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country competes in 1st indoor races
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College recently participated in the Birmingham Indoor Icebreaker event in Birmingham, competing in four meets in a field...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 13, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional welcomes urologist Louis Remynse, MD, to Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional Medical Group recently welcomed board-certified urologist Louis
Remynse, MD, who brings more than 34 years of experience to the team.
Remynse...
Alabama Farm Credit Partners with Hope Horses to exceed fundraising goal for therapeutic riding...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Farm Credit and Hope Horses this week announced the tremendous success of their Giving Tuesday campaign, which raised $6,447 —...
Pet of the Week: Mona Lisa
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week Mona, or as some call her, Mona Lisa! She is a Husky who is...
CCBOE recognizes departing members, swears in new members
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board held its regularly scheduled December meeting at the central office Thursday afternoon and they had a...
Listerhill Credit Union steps up as Title Sponsor for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County this week announced that Listerhill Credit Union has claimed the Title Sponsorship ($5,000) for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison edges Meek in OT 47-45, Lady Bulldogs collect 47-36 win
ARLEY, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Arley to take on the Meek Tigers in a pair of varsity games Thursday night and both Bulldog...
Santa is coming to town! Santa to visit Align Alabama Dec. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - Align Alabama Health & Wellness invites the community to join its Santa is Coming to Town event on Friday, Dec.13, from...
Obituary: Richard Leonard Starkel
Richard Leonard Starkel, age 100 of Crane Hill, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his residence. He was born, November 8, 1924...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City school system on display at Cullman City Council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening gave plenty of attention to Cullman City Schools, presenting its annual check to support...
Rodeo dinner draws 700-plus; event this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 700 people came out to a dinner Tuesday night, Dec. 10, 2024, at Cotton Creek Warehouse downtown ahead of...
‘It’s a simple act that brings immense joy’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the two weeks left before Christmas, the City of Hanceville will be delivering more than 700 Christmas cards to local...
Obituary: Charles C. Sinyard
Charles C. Sinyard, age 75, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
A visitation for Charles will be held Friday, December 13,...
Obituary: Jack Wallace Springer
Jack Wallace Springer passed away peacefully at his home at 11 a.m. on December 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Jack lived a full...
Obituary: Shirley Yuvonne Preiss
Private family services will be held for Shirley Preiss.
Mrs. Preiss passed away peacefully at Folsom Center, December 10, 2024.
Obituary: James Keith Rhodes
Funeral service for James Keith Rhodes, age 62, of Cullman, will be Friday, December 13, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama’s Jalen Milroe selected as 2024 Campbell Trophy recipient
LAS VEGAS – Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was named the winner of the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy, the National Football Foundation announced Tuesday at the Bellagio...
Pair O’ Docs Farm 2024 Christmas Festival coming Dec. 14
BREMEN, Ala. - Pair O’ Docs Farm will host its Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1-6 p.m.
Manager Gabby Abbott said this is...
Obituary: Louis Burnett Williams, Jr.
A graveside service with military honors for Louis Burnett Williams, Jr., age 87, is Friday, December 13, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Cullman City...
Nominations open for Eagle Awards to honor special contributors to Alabama State Parks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has begun accepting applications for its prestigious Eagle...
McDearmond gets 2 99-year sentences in 2023 funeral home shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Orie Shannon McDearmond of Cullman on Wednesday, Dec. 11, received two 99-year sentences in connection to a shooting at Cullman Funeral...
Local law enforcement, DA, Troopers talk traffic safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman Police Department and Alabama State Troopers took part in a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits varsity matchups with Section
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies returned home for a pair of varsity matchups against Section on Tuesday night and they split their games with the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders pick up 61-53 win over Oneonta
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After collecting an 88-54 win over Cold Springs on Monday, the Good Hope Raiders were back on their home court...
Obituary: Mark Stephen Persall
Mark Stephen Persall, 73, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. Born on November 8, 1951, in Wadsworth, Ohio, Mark dedicated...
CPD makes 3 arrests in connection with Take 5 Car Wash robbery
Updated Dec. 10, 2024, at 5:21 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Tuesday, Dec. 10, made three arrests in connection with...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It’s a beautiful little community here’
Holly Pond’s ‘Christmas Cards in the Park’ happening now
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond kicked off the holiday season with its...
Berlin VFD’s Breakfast with Santa raises more than $13K for local children
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department hosted its fourth annual Breakfast with Santa at the Berlin Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 7,...
