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Obituary: Patricia Ponder
Funeral service for Patricia Ponder, age 70, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, interment...
Obituary: Leonce “Al” Adolph Baumgartner
Leonce “Al” Adolph Baumgartner, age 61, passed away on Sep. 27, 2023 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Taylor...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Haynes Farms brings services, sunshine to Cullman County
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Whitney Haynes is a Fairview High School teacher, mother of six, cross-country coach and local business owner. She and her husband...
Gotta catch ’em all: Gamer Geeks brings Pokémon tournaments to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The air was rife with competitive edge as players of all ages settled in for a long night at Gamer Geeks...
Cullman county man arrested following shooting incident over livestock
CULLMAN CO., Ala. — A Cullman County man was arrested after allegedly firing shots at individuals attempting to corral livestock near Cullman Camp Ground...
Obituary: Jan Moody
Funeral service for Jan Moody, age 76, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sep. 29, 2023, at St. John's Evangelical Church...
Obituary: Martha Mayfield
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Martha Mayfield, 68, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mayfield passed away...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Kallhoff gives quarterly report to city council
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its regular meeting Monday evening welcomed Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, who gave his quarterly...
2023 Cullman High homecoming court
The court included, left to right, Sophia Helms, Cerenity Reynolds, Ava Flores, Kate Bradberry, Anna Hill, Lane McLeod, Avery Orr, Saley Winn, AliceAnn Kontogeorge,...
14th annual Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour this Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 14th annual Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour is set to kick off in front of the Cullman Depot (304 First Ave....
Obituary: Sarah Creel Baker
Funeral service for Sarah Creel Baker, age 89, of Cullman, will be Thursday, Sep. 28, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Joy Baptist Church,...
Taylor man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Taylor man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Cullman...
Obituary: Leona Mary Celestine “Sally” Maughn DeMarco
Leona Mary Celestine "Sally" Maughn DeMarco passed away peacefully on Sep. 24, 2023, at the age of 84 in the comfort of her home...
Obituary: Bessie Toombes Bryant
Bessie Toombes Bryant, 98, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Sep. 25, 2023 at her residence. She was born on Dec. 30, 1924 in...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Duck River Dam lawsuit settled in Cullman’s favor
CULLMAN, Ala. – Earlier this year, the City of Cullman quietly concluded a six year-long lawsuit against the construction company and engineers who built the...
October is Beef Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the month of October Beef Month in the city of Cullman. October has been...
2023 Oktoberfest schedule of events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The season of schnitzel, sauerkraut, pretzels and prost is officially upon us. With Oktoberfest kicking off this week, and this year...
Harmony buzzing over Outdoor Classroom certification
LOGAN, Ala. – Harmony School is soaking in the much-deserved recognition of receiving certification from the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) as an official Outdoor...
City of Cullman celebrating 150th anniversary with season of grand festivities
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman is eagerly gearing up to honor its 150th anniversary with a season of remarkable festivities set to...
Obituary: Thelma Sandlin-Thomas
Funeral services for Thelma Sandlin-Thomas, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow...
Obituary: Jimmie Nell Yates
Funeral services for Jimmie Nell Yates, 83, of Hayden, will be 12 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial...
Obituary: Ann Key Marshall
Ann Key Marshall, of Tuscaloosa, AL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family, August 30, 2023.
Born Aug. 3, 1950, in Eutaw, Al, she...
Obituary: Samuel Theo Porter
Samuel Theo Porter, 87, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, Sep. 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 19, 1936,...
Obituary: Linda Sue Miller
Funeral service for Linda Sue Miller, age 67, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Tasha Niccole Thornton
Funeral service for Tasha Niccole Thornton, age 34, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, Sep. 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel....
Obituary: Barbara Ann Ross
Barbara Ann Ross, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023.
A visitation for Barbara will be held Thursday, Sep. 28,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Alfred Wayne Christiansen
Alfred Wayne Christiansen, age 61, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 22, 2023. Alfred was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Alfred George...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Boles-Wolfe
Funeral services for Rebecca Ann Boles-Wolfe, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sep. 26, 2023, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will...
Obituary: Nelda June Graves
Mrs. Nelda June Graves went to be with her savior on Sep. 23, 2023, at the age of 87, at her home surrounded by...
ADCNR: Wetumpka man arrested for killing black bear in Elmore County
Black bear is a protected species in Alabama
Black bear NOTE: This is NOT the black bear that was killed in Elmore County. (Billy Pope,...
Fairview’s Whaley: ‘I love it here’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School recently welcomed its new principal, Dr. Johnny Whaley, to the community. Whaley is from Cullman and is a...
‘It is about us – our community as a whole’
Hanceville hosts Kids’ Night Out
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville hosted one final community event Thursday evening, Sept. 21, before the arrival of fall festivals and...
Ball celebrates Burgermeisters past and present
CULLMAN, Ala— There were lederhosen and dirndls as far as the eye could see through the banquet room of the All Steak Restaurant Thursday...
Ivey proclaims National Hunting and Fishing Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, Sept. 21, signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day, which is Saturday, Sept. 23,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Pet of the week: Shelly
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shelly, an approximately 10-month-old female Border Collie mix with a dark coal coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County...
Wahl, APLS vote to create list of ‘inappropriate’ library books
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board of Diretors on Wednesday approved a resolution creating a list of books with content...
Obituary: Myrtle Jean Davis Chaney
Myrtle Jean Davis Chaney, 81, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2023, at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro Office and Residence.
She was born June 23,...
Obituary: Bill Wesley Dyer
Funeral service for Bill Wesley Dyer, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sep. 24, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Commission approves FY 2024 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday approved the budget for the 2024 fiscal year. It reported total budgeted expenses of $31,467,929...
Obituary: Emma Pauline “Polly” Hite Stricklin
Emma Pauline "Polly" Hite Stricklin was born on April 18, 1933. She passed away at her home on Sep. 14, 2023. She was 90 years...
Oktoberfest in Cullman: Bridging Bavarian roots and Alabama traditions
CULLMAN, Ala. — As autumn leaves transition to golden hues, Cullman takes on a distinctly Bavarian atmosphere, embracing its roots in Oktoberfest, a renowned...
Senior spotlight: Meet Angie Carter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet local pageant queen, senior citizen advocate and community member Angie Carter. The Cullman Tribune recently sat down for a Q&A...
‘Train to Drive’: ALEA participates in Operation Clear Track
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Whether you’re a veteran, unexperienced driver or make your living behind the wheel of a bus or a commercial vehicle, staying...
Obituary: David Timothy “Tim” Richie
David Timothy “Tim” Richie, 62, of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2023, at Haleyville Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born Sep. 23, 1960, in...
Obituary: Jana Starling Davis
Jana Starling Davis, age 35, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023.
Jana is survived by her daughter Lakin McBee; and her...
Obituary: Christopher Ian White
Memorial Services are incomplete at this time for Christopher Ian White, 44, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. White passed...
Obituary: Bobbie Mahan Shedd
Ms. Bobbie Mahan Shedd, age 66, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 19, 2023. Bobbie was born in Bessemer Alabama on April...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Mayberry Goes to Hee Haw’ again Oct. 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hundreds of fans of classic family friendly comedy piled into the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State Community College on...
Cullman library board discusses challenged books, censorship
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tensions rose at Cullman County Public Library System's board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The board heard from several community members...
Obituary: Lt. Col. Julian Richard Campbell
Funeral service for Lt. Col. Julian Richard Campbell, age 103, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023 at Seventh...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCBOE rolls out new buses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools received the first of its new air-conditioned buses last week. But A/C is not the only feature the...
Walk for MS awareness back this October
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Walk is back for the first time since COVID-19, thanks largely in part to a collaboration with...
Walk for MS awareness back this October
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Walk is back for the first time since COVID-19, thanks largely in part to a collaboration with...
Cullman Electric Cooperative hosts 87th Annual Meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Despite a little morning drizzle, hundreds of members of the Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) assembled at Northbrook Baptist Church on Saturday,...
Obituary: Wayne Frederick Burgett
Funeral services for Wayne Frederick Burgett, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: James W. Braswell
Funeral Service for James W. Braswell, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 21, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Cullman Association of Realtors donates $73K to local charities
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Sept.13, the Cullman Association of Realtors (CAR) hosted a luncheon at Stone Bridge Farms, where it presented checks totaling...
Obituary: Ida Lou Peregoy
Ida Lou Peregoy, age 89, passed away on Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023 at Cullman Regional. She was born, Sep. 21, 1933 to William Jessie...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
1 killed in late-night shooting, active manhunt underway
CULLMAN, Ala. -- According to Cullman Police Department Director of Communications Adam Clark, at approximately 10:55 p.m. Sunday evening a shooting took place near the 200...
Obituary: Margaret Lanier
Margaret Lanier, age 102, of Cullman (formerly of Birmingham), Alabama passed away on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023. Margaret is preceded in death by her...
Hanceville Council reviews proposed FY2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Council at its meeting on Thursday read and reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.
Mayor Kenneth Nail said that...
CDC cuts ribbon on Cullman County Life Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) hosted a ribbon cutting for its new Cullman County Life Center....
Obituary: Zonie Gail Sullenger
Funeral service for Zonie Gail Sullenger, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sep. 18, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James “Jim” Ray Mechaw
James "Jim" Ray Mechaw, age 90, of Cullman, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023 at MMCS in...
Blount County high-speed chase called off
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. -- Saturday afternoon, a high-speed chase originating in Blount County was making its way toward Cullman County before it was called...
2 killed in Saturday morning wreck
UPDATE: The driver of the Chrysler 300 has been identified.
DECATUR POST – A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, has claimed...
Tower Challenge
Local first responders complete challenge remembering 9/11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue firefighter Seth Brock said he and four fellow first responders have a...
Cullman Oktoberfest back, bigger than ever Sept. 28-30
CULLMAN, Ala. – With crisp autumn air just around the corner, Cullman is gearing up for its annual take on Oktoberfest, celebrating Cullman's German...
Obituary: Tula Romine
Tula Romine, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023.
Tula is survived by her son Leonard (Linda) Romine; her daughters...
Obituary: James Stanley Posey
James Stanley Posey, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023. James was born in Cullman, AL.
A visitation for Stanley...
Obituary: Billy Lynn Thompson
Funeral Service for Billy Lynn Thompson, age 79, of Warrior, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Wilda Sue Owens Barnes
Memorial Service for Wilda Sue Owens Barnes, age 75, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sep. 18, 2023 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Johnson
Jerry Wayne Johnson, 77, of Haleyville, passed away Sep. 13, 2023 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
He was born March 1, 1946...
Obituary: Ruth Brigham
Ruth Brigham passed away peacefully in bed on August 31, 2023. She was 98 years old.
Ruth was born and raised in Hanceville on the...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Baileyton council discusses new AED for senior center
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council held its regular meeting, delayed one week, on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. The council welcomed Donna Kent,...
Harbison stepping down from United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County Executive Director Waid Harbison on Thursday, Sept. 14, announced his resignation, effective November 2023. Harbison was...
Gatecrasher arrested after collision at manufacturing plant
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was arrested Thursday evening after crashing through a gate at Yutaka Technologies, causing $19,000 in damage but no injuries.
Ryan...
Shannon Nickens convicted of armed robbery
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, convicted Shannon Dewayne Nickens of first-degree robbery (armed robbery) in connection with...
Obituary: Brenda “Gail” Burden
Brenda “Gail” Burden, age 80, of Vinemont, passed away Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born...
Obituary: Era Faye Denney
Era Faye Denney, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, Sep. 14, 2023, at the age of 86. Ms. Denney was born...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City Council passes $55M annual budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed the City’s 2024 fiscal year budget. The new budget totals $55,290,609, a 4.5%...
Pet of the week: Marshall
CULLMAN, Ala. – Marshall, an approximately 2-year-old male Great Pyrenees with a soft cream coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Marshall...
AL SoS Allen speaks at Cullman County Republican Women meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Tuesday night spoke at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting. He said his primary...
Obituary: Kaeden Ryan Dawson
Celebration of Life for Kaeden Ryan Dawson, age 19, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023, at East Side...
Obituary: Howard O’Neal Hays
A graveside service for Howard O’Neal Hays, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sep. 15, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Ruland...
Obituary: Mildred Athlee Baker Sandlin
Mildred Athlee Baker Sandlin, age 97, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023. Mildred was born in Cullman, Alabama on March...
Obituary: Dale Dewayne Campbell
Immediate family graveside service for Dale Dewayne Campbell, age 64, of Crane Hill, will be at Bethany Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Area students earn degrees from Jacksonville State
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 400 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Summer 2023 commencement on Aug. 4.
Area students included:
Ashley...