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Obituary: Gorden Lee Boylen
Gorden Lee Boylen, age 78, of Cullman, passed from this life on April 2, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
He is...
Obituary:Walter Lynn Garrett
Walter Lynn Garrett, 75, of Pulaski, TN died March 21, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN.
A native of Holly Pond, Mr....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Dixie Duds and Décor celebrates grand re-opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locally owned Dixie Duds and Decor celebrated a grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting Friday morning, March 29, with the Cullman...
Over 10K eggs hidden at Sportsman Lake Park for annual hunt
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park held its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30. It was a beautiful morning at the park...
‘This is an exciting day’: Miracle League celebrates opening day on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night was a special one at Field of Miracles as a crowd of players and supporters gathered at the facility...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...
Bremen man killed in Monday wreck
Updated Tuesday, April 2, at 11:58 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:34 p.m. Monday, April 1, claimed the life...
New owners, same great recipes: Pasquale’s Pizza and Pasta
CULLMAN, Ala - Pasquale’s Pizza has been a staple in the Cullman community since the 1960s when local couple Phillip and Donna Nunnelley brought...
1 injured in golf cart crash in Terri Pines neighborhood
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was injured in a golf cart crash on Sunday, March 31, on Seven Bark Drive Northwest in the Terri Pines...
Obituary: Mary Beverly Allred
Mary Beverly Allred, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Obituary: Gary Twilley
Funeral services for Gary Twilley, of Cullman will be 2:00 Thursday April 4, 2024.
Obituary: Larry Wayne Bromblow
Funeral services for Larry Wayne Bromblow, 59, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 3rd at Ole Time Way Church. Burial will follow...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Dorotha “Dot” Vance Rodgers
Funeral service for Dorotha “Dot” Rodgers, age 91, of Cullman, is Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Wallace State 1st in state selected to participate in SME Workforce...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Faculty and staff of Wallace State Community College recently met with industry partners and Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) staff to...
A-Day set for April 13
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The 2024 Alabama Golden Flake A-Day Game will be played on Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m. CT in Bryant-Denny Stadium and...
2024-25 Cullman County Schools Kindergarten registration information
Important Note: You MUST initially register at the school in which you are zoned. A school zone transfer request form will be made available...
Wallace State earns 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced recently it has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation...
FPLCC hosting Storybook Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run April 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will host the Storybook Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday,...
Experience the solar eclipse with Cullman Electric Cooperative while supporting a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is gearing up to host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, from noon-3:30 p.m., inviting...
40th annual Bloomin’ Festival coming April 20-21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 40th annual Bloomin’ Festival will take place April 20-21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day on the grounds of St....
‘A true hero of the force’: Tribute to retiring CCSO Capt....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Captain Ricky Blackwood joined law enforcement in 1988 as a Reserve Deputy for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. March 31, 2024, will...
FL man dies following wreck in Cullman Co.; Troopers asking for...
Updated March 30, 2024, at 11:12 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:57 p.m. Friday, March 29, resulted in one...
Ribbon cut on new Cobblestone Hotel in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, March 28, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, other community officials and members of...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame seeking nominations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Displayed on the first floor of the Cullman County Courthouse are six shiny plaques. They honor the first six inductees of...
Obituary: Ronnie J. Murray
A celebration of life for Ronnie J. Murray, 77, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 1st at Center Hill Baptist...
Obituary: Cameron Shane Adams
Funeral Service for Cameron Shane Adams, age 30 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Gethsemane Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Geraldine Marie Rodriguez Nelson
Geraldine Marie Rodriguez Nelson, age 87, born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 25, 1936 and resided in Cullman, Alabama, passed from this life...
Obituary: Janelle Champion Cross
Funeral service for Janelle Champion Cross, age 69, of Cullman, is Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the week: Travel the world with Gulliver
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is fit for the adventures of a lifetime. Gulliver, the Gully Dog, is a...
CCSO tips for water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – Spring is here, and with it, the return to local waters for many. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry shared water safety...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 28, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tucker Gambrill of Cullman serving as Culverhouse College of Business ambassador
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Tucker Gambrill of Cullman is serving as an ambassador for The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business.
The Culverhouse Ambassadors are...
3Sixty Jeep Club brings the ducks to Easter
Eva, Ala. - On March 23, the 3Sixty Jeep Club transformed Shorty Ryan Park in Eva, Alabama, into a vibrant playground for the eagerly...
PALS Spring Cleanup coming April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1987, People Against a Littered State (PALS) and its local chapters have been banding together to clean up litter from...
First Source for Women annual banquet set for April 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - First Source for Women will hold its annual fundraiser banquet Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at Loft 212.
The theme for...
Jimmy Dale Drake Sr.
Jimmy Dale Drake Sr., age 79, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Imogene Lawrence
Imogene Theda Lawrence, age 98, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Imogene was born in Cullman, Alabama on March 14,...
Obituary: Michael Jeff Evans Sr.
Michael Jeff Evans, Sr., age 68, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Cullman Regional. He was born April 8, 1955,...
Obituary: Jimmie Christian Leu
Jimmie Christian Leu, 81, was born on October 1, 1942 in Houston, Texas and passed away on March 25, 2024 in Arab, Alabama. She...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 27, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Easter at Arrowhead a ‘hopping’ success
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Arrowhead RV Park is typically a destination known for its relaxed vibe and laid-back residents. The gravel lots looking over...
Library board appoints new assistant director
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board at its meeting on Thursday, March 21, announced the hiring of Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore,...
Vinemont Easter in the Park an ‘eggstravagant’ affair
VINEMONT, Ala. - The green of the Vinemont Community Center was bustling with excitement on Saturday, March 23, as the annual Easter event was...
CATA students donate 250 boxes of cereal boxes to Cullman Caring...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) has once again exemplified the spirit of community service with the remarkable success of its...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Arthur James Wagner
Arthur James Wagner Jr. age 77 of Cullman, Alabama passed away March 26, 2024.
Arthur was born to Molly Bryant Wagner and Arthur James...
Cullman set to host MLF Toyota Series at Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. (March 26, 2024) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to visit Cullman, Alabama, next week, April 4-6,...
Birmingham-Southern College announces closure; operations to cease on May 31, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, AL (03/26/2024) Birmingham-Southern College will cease operations on May 31, 2024, following an 18-month effort to obtain bridge funding from a $30 million...
Jacobs proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, March 25, 2024, Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of April Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) in the city...
Obituary: Johnnie Jwin Lindsey
A graveside service for Johnnie Jwin Lindsey Jr., 55, of Hayden, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 28th at Good Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Lindsey was...
Obituary: Nelda Sue McClendon
Funeral services for Nelda Sue McClendon, 82, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Bobby Gene Meherg
Funeral Service for Bobby Gene Meherg, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church...
Obituary: Ernest W. White
Funeral service for Ernest William White, age 90, of Cullman, AL, is Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gusty winds ahead of line of storms today into Tuesday
CLANTON, Ala. - Non-thunderstorm winds at 130 pm were sustained at 15-25 mph with gusts mainly 20-30 mph.
Winds will continue to slowly increase through...
Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games off and running
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games opened March 1 at ALAGAMES.com and has been growing steadily. Soccer, baseball and first-year-sport...
CCBOE recognizes sports teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education recognized two of its athletic teams. Good Hope High School’s Girls’...
Banners, ribbons come home with local youth after Jr. Livestock Expo
Family tradition: State livestock show legacy spans generations
The Jr. Livestock Expo (JLE) is held on the Garrett Coliseum fairgrounds in Montgomery in conjunction with...
Obituary: Karen Gay
Funeral service for Karen Gay, age 51, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...
‘We Care – Ride for Suicide Prevention,’ a community ride for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On March 30, the "We Care - Ride for Suicide Prevention," motorcycle event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and supporting...
North AlabamaWorks partners with Cullman school systems for Modern Manufacturing program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The modern manufacturing industry has been on an upward trend in the past decade; new automakers such as Honda, Hyundai and...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recent arrests include:
March 14
Deputies and investigators served a search warrant at a residence in Crane Hill...
County Road 222 repairs to begin March 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, approved the allocation of over $760,000 for repairs along...
Cold Springs FCCLA brings home gold, is heading to Nationals
BREMEN, Ala. - From March 7-8, 2024, 10 students and their adviser from Cold Springs High School attended the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community...
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 =...
WSCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inducts new members, is recognized...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 80 Wallace State Community College students were recently inducted in the college’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta...
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...
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...
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 =...
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,...
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....
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 =...
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...
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...
ALDOT to repair approaches to 2 bridges over I-65 in Morgan...
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - ALDOT will repair the approaches to two bridges carrying local roads over Interstate 65 in Morgan County in the coming...