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Obituary: Raymond Lee Wolfrom
Funeral service for Raymond Lee Wolfrom, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Alma Pauline Livingston Williams
Alma Pauline Livingston Williams, age 75, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Alma was born in Courtland, Alabama to...
Obituary: Linda Sue Miller
Memorial service for Linda Sue Miller, age 67, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at LifePointe Church, 347...
Obituary: Weston Clay Montgomery
Funeral service for Weston Clay Montgomery, age 18, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Drug trafficking, assault with bodily fluids arrests made
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two local men are facing charges after separate, unrelated incidents that occurred on Sept. 28.
In the first incident, Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Cullman County Fair opens this Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Fair, hosted by the Cullman Lions Club, opens this Thursday, Oct. 5, with the opening ceremony at 5...
Peinhardt Living History Farm legacy; Farm Days Oct. 14-15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt family has been teaching and inspiring the younger generations for nearly three decades at the Living History Farm in...
J. Calvert Farms: Sunflower central
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Tucked into the small backroads of Dodge City, J. Calvert Farms is a small family owned farm that has been...
Obituary: Estell Ballard
Funeral services for Estell Ballard, 95, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Trueman...
Obituary: Sylvia June Roper Hare
Sylvia June Roper Hare, 85, of Baileyton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
June was born March 24, 1938, in...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holly Pond mayor responds to social media controversy over denied fundraising...
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart on Monday took time to respond to the recent controversy over the town government’s decision to...
Oktoberfest sees 45% attendance increase
CULLMAN, Ala– It seems all of Cullman is a bit quieter this week as the city recovers from an action-packed weekend. The Warehouse District...
Gottesdienst: A service of the Word as our forefathers knew it
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the community came together to celebrate Oktoberfest and the beginning of the city’s 150th anniversary this past weekend, dozens of...
Little blessings, big impact
GOOD HOPE, Ala. — When you become a parent, countless decisions fall onto your plate. Which car
seat should you pick? Breastfeed or formula feed? Cloth diapers or disposables? As the adage says,
"You can do everything 'right' and they'll still eat the french fry off the minivan floor." Some choices
are fleeting, soon forgotten. Others, however, are momentous and merit thorough consideration.
Childcare stands out as a paramount decision. Who will watch your child while you work? Can they
offer the same tender care and affection you provide? For those fortunate to have Ashlee Wright and
Little Blessings Preschool as an option, the answer is a resounding "yes."
Founded in 2014, Little Blessings Preschool emerged from a mother's concerns. Wright said she sought
more than the status quo for her son's preschool experience. She envisioned an environment in which
her child wasn't just a statistic but could learn at his unique pace, free from the confines of
standardized education. Not finding a suitable establishment in her vicinity, Wright embarked on her
own journey, transforming her maternal aspirations into a thriving preschool.
Little Blessings, she explained, champions the Montessori philosophy, catering to infants and children
from 6 weeks to kindergarten. Wright and her team incorporate a Montessori-inspired curriculum,
emphasizing individual-paced learning.
"I don’t believe in standardized testing. I believe education should be fun. Education should not be just books and tablets....
Obituary: Billy Hershel Wood
Funeral Service for Billy Hershel Wood, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct., 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local business spotlight: By Grace Beauty and Wellness
CULLMAN, Ala. – When Kayra Everett and Jen Woodard started the joint venture of opening an aesthetic and wellness salon, they were bound and...
Curt’s Christmas: Spreading the love
CULLMAN, Ala. - It is officially fall in Alabama, and although it is only October, thoughts of Christmas are on the minds of parents...
Designer Bag Bingo set for Nov. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is gearing up to host its annual Designer Bag Bingo event, this year with...
Obituary: Bernice Marie Phillips
Bernice Marie Phillips, of Cullman, Alabama, was received into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Sep. 28, 2023, at the age of...
Obituary: Danny Ray Monk
Memorial service for Danny Ray Monk, 70, of Vinemont, will be at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro....
Vinemont man killed in Cullman County plane crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Vinemont man was killed in single-engine plane crash in Cullman County Friday morning, Sept. 29, 2023. Cullman County Coroner...
Obituary: Nina Carol Mathis
Funeral service for Nina Carol Mathis, age 61, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Pet of the week: Get ready to read with Tucker
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tucker, an approximately 5-year-old male heeler mix with a whimsically spotty coat is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Tucker,...
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...
Hanceville City Council approves 2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council held its final September meeting at Hanceville City Hall and after a lengthy review of the city’s...
Obituary: Sue Rigsby
Mrs. Sue Rigsby passed peacefully Sep. 27, 2023, at the residence of her daughter in Glencoe, Alabama at the age of 91. She was...
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...