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Obituary: Robert Eugene Pennington
A graveside funeral service for Robert Eugene “Gene” Pennington age 75 of Chicago Ridge, Illinois will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29,...
Obituary: Gail S. Brasher
Gail S. Brasher, age 68, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at her residence. She was born Nov. 22, 1953, in...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Dripping Springs DAR chapter announces support for Wreaths Across America
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each December, on National Wreaths Across America Day, wreath-laying ceremonies are carried out at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at...
Search continues for missing Vinemont man Jackie Hale
CULLMAN, Ala. - The search continues for a missing Vinemont man. Jackie Hale, 51, and approximately 200 pounds, was last seen Tuesday, Oct. 25,...
Can you be of service to our seniors?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Many senior citizens in Cullman County have the opportunity to visit their local full-time senior centers to enjoy companionship, programs and...
City school board taps Harrison, Orr to lead, recognizes best of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday named Cheryl Harrison board president and Joey Orr board vice president.
Harrison, elected to the...
Pet of the Week: Let him be your Teddy Bear!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Teddy Bear.
Teddy Bear...
Obituary: Sharon Lea Lawrence
Funeral service for Sharon Lea Lawrence, 80, of Arab will be at 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 29th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Larry Dale Howse
Larry Dale Howse, age 76 of Addison, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born March 8,...
Obituary: Herbert Aubrey Calloway Jr.
Celebration of Life for Dan Calloway, age 79, of Cullman, will be from 3 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Sammy...
Obituary: Sherry Ann Wood Hutchens
Graveside Service for Sherry Ann Woods Hutchens, age 59, of Vinemont, will be at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at Friendship Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Winford Rickey McGukin
Winford Rickey McGukin, age 71 of Falkville, AL. died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.
He is survived by his wife: Glenda McGukin; mother: Wilene McGukin; daughter:...
Obituary: Charles and Connie Johnson
Rev. Charles Johnson, 71, and Connie Calvert Johnson, 74, of Crane Hill both passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
Charles was born Dec. 9,...
Victim Services Masquerade Ball brings in $27K for nonprofit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) hosted its annual masquerade ball fundraiser Tuesday at Brick Haven, after a two-year hiatus due to...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State hosting PULSE
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College held its first day of PULSE 2022 on Tuesday, kicking the day off with Big Oak Ranch’s...
Historical preservation underway at Ave Maria Grotto
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Ave Maria Grotto recently received a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to begin the historical preservation...
Cullman City Council honors WildWater staff, amends procedures for public comments
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday commended Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) and its WildWater staff for earning the...
Every vote counts, even when it’s for cookies
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the real-life midterm elections coming up, second graders at West Elementary School (WES) had a chance to learn about voting...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Cooper
Bobby Ray Cooper, age 68, of Falkville, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born Tuesday, June 1, 1954.
Obituary: Edna Laura Calvert Graves
Edna Laura Calvert Graves, age 107, of Jasper, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. She was born Sept. 12, 1915, in Cullman...
Crane Hill couple killed in Hwy. 157 crash
UPDATE 7:55 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A husband and wife from Crane Hill were killed Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash along Alabama Highway 157...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Competitors get their grill on at Butcher Meat Co.
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont residents on Saturday no doubt smelled something delicious in the air. The Butcher Meat Co. hosted its innaugural Backyard Grill-Off,...
Obituary: Melvin Timothy Purvis
Funeral service for Melvin Timothy Purvis, age 59, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation will...
Obituary: Steven Duane Elkins
Steven Duane Elkins, 61, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on Oct. 23, 2022, at his residence.
Steven was born on Nov. 27, 1960, in...
Obituary: Donna Kay Adams Dudley
Donna Kay Adams Dudley, age 82 of Hayden, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on...
Obituary: Henry Alan Bailey
Memorial visitation for Henry Alan Bailey, of Eva, will be Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, from 10 a.m.- noon, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Mr. Bailey...
Obituary: Mary Frances Brooks
Mary Frances Brooks, age 83, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in...
Obituary: Charles Roy James
CMSGT USAF Ret. Charles Roy James passed away at his home in Montgomery, AL surrounded by his caring family on Oct. 17, 2022. CMSGT...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Library group hosts ‘real-life’ whodunit
CULLMAN, Ala. –Stone Bridge Farms was the site of a “real-life” whodunit Friday, when The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC)...
Potential for Tornado Watch above 60%
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Areas affected are much of eastern Mississippi into western and northern Alabama. This is concerning for Severe potential and Watch possible...
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...
Vinemont Jack’s to open late this month
VINEMONT, Ala. - Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) on Monday announced it will open its new location in Vinemont late this month. Located at 680...
On Sunday, the witches will ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – The witches will ride in Cullman soon. On Sunday, Oct. 30, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., to be exact. That’s when Les Dames...
‘A family that scares together sticks together’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Zach and Jessica Lee began with a jack-o-lantern 13 years ago, as a way to celebrate their daughter’s Nov. 1 birthday,...
High school musicians put their best feet forward at Mud Creek...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The stands were filled Saturday, and Cullman-area bands scored big at the 31st annual Mud Creek Marching Festival at Hanceville High...
‘Woods to Goods’: LP, others donate paper to Hanceville Elementary
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Louisiana-Pacific Hanceville, along with the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils, recently donated a pallet of paper to Hanceville Elementary School in...
Obituary: Melvaleen Roseberry
A private graveside service will be held for Melvaleen Roseberry, 84, who passed from this life on Oct. 23, 2022, at Woodland Village Nursing...
Obituary: Odie Davis Curvin
Funeral service for Rev. Odie Davis Curvin, 85, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Clara Mae Hollingsworth
Clara Mae Hollingsworth, 82, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Oct. 23, 2022. Clara, or Jitter as she was lovingly called by her father...
Obituary: Gloria Cano-Duffie
A Mass of Christian Burial for Gloria Cano-Duffie of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28th at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hanceville....
Jesse Wiggins wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament on Lewis...
CULLMAN, Ala. (Oct. 24, 2022) – Boater Jesse Wiggins of Addison, Alabama, brought a three-day total of 15 bass to the scale weighing 42...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote for the...
Montgomery, AL— Secretary of State John H. Merrill would like to remind Alabamians that today is the last day to register to vote for...
Obituary: Patricia Patterson Miller
Patricia Patterson Miller, of Canton, passed away Oct. 22, 2022. Loving wife of William S. Miller Sr. for 53 beautiful years. Cherished mom of...
Obituary: Howard Lee Miles
Howard Lee Miles, 70 of Haleyville, Alabama passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Howard was born on May 14, 1952,...
Falkville man indicted on federal drug, weapon charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Federal indictments have been unsealed charging three defendants in separate and unrelated gun and drug cases, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F....
Obituary: Ynetta Hudson
Funeral Service for Ynetta Hudson, age 69, of Vinemont, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home....
Obituary: Sandra Kay Aderhold
Ms. Sandra Kay “Sandy” Aderhold, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Sandra loved spending time with her family...
Obituary: Saundra Kay Harbison
The Funeral Service for Saundra Kay Harbison, 57, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Sonya DeAnne Leonard
Sonya DeAnne Leonard, 57, of Vinemont, Alabama, (previously of Holly Pond, Alabama) passed away on Friday evening, Oct. 21, 2022. Sonya was born in...
Obituary: Jerry Tyrone Leeth
Jerry Tyrone Leeth, age 68 of Colony, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at his home. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on...
‘The potential here is remarkable’
VINEMONT, Ala. – The ribbon was cut on Cullman Regional Airport’s newly refurbished runway 2/20 Thursday, a little more than a month before the...
Dodge City declares vacant mayoral seat for 2nd time this year
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday night declared a vacancy for the mayor’s seat for the second time this...
Leadership Cullman County tour highlights area’s agriculture
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the 2022-23 Leadership Cullman County class on Thursday held their first monthly tour of Cullman County, this time highlighting...
‘I’m going to call you Lola’
CRANE HILL, Ala. – Lynn Haynes’ broken heart was mended at the Crane Hill Senior Center Friday, Oct. 21, when she was presented with...
$2.58M distributed to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.58 million to help low-income households with home energy costs during the winter months.
The...
Victim Services Masquerade Ball coming Tuesday, Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Victim Services will host its annual masquerade ball fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Brick Haven Venue on Highway 278 West....
Caring for Cullman raises more than $11K for Good Samaritan
CULLMAN, Ala, – Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Cullman, Inc. on Monday evening saw over 800 in attendance at its annual fundraising “Caring for...
Obituary: Geraldine Scott
Funeral services for Geraldine Scott, 84, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22nd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
Bernard Blues and BBQ returns Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sixth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ event hosted by St. Bernard Prep School will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct....
West Point taking applications for parks and recreation director, maintenance worker
WEST POINT, Ala. -At its regular council meeting Monday, the West Point Town Council announced it is accepting applications for the open positions of...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Resident who lost home to fire asks county commission to improve...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting heard from Sean Buntin, a resident of County Road 222, who requested improved...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to a business in the Dodge City area in reference to a suspicious vehicle on...
Local families get safety, cyber awareness education
CULLMAN, Ala. – With 30-40 students, parents and Cullman City Schools administrators scattered throughout the Cullman High School auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Alabama...
Obituary: Joe Neil Cheatham
The Funeral service for Joe Neil Cheatham, 74, of Berlin Community, will be 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Harold Ray Lewis
Harold Ray Lewis, 62 of Haleyville, formerly of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Harold was born...
Obituary: James Wallace Clark
James Wallace Clark, age 83 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at his residence.
Wallace was born on March 12, 1939, in...
Obituary: Michael Seth Welch
Funeral Service for Michael Seth Welch, age 37, of Cullman, Alabama will be on Friday, Oct. 21,2022 at noon. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home....
Obituary: Dan Harold Henry
Funeral Service for Dan Henry, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Welcome Baptist Church; interment...
CCPS named spotlight school for literacy, reading initiatives in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) has been singled out as one of the top spotlight examples in the state of Alabama...
Halloween movie binge: A thrilling guide for the curious mind
This simple list of horror, thriller and suspense movies will help you navigate the horror and thrills in the days leading into Halloween.
The movies...
Cullman Stand Up faith event to take place Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Faith-based event, Cullman Stand Up, will take place at Depot Park on Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon-2 p.m. Several speakers from...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: James Gerard Hughes
James Gerard “Jimmy” Hughes, 84, of Cullman entered into rest on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born on July 9,...
Obituary: Frances Ann Wright
Funeral service for Frances Ann Wright, age 67, of Hayden, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Richard Mildredge Duskin
Richard Mildredge Duskin, age 67, of Holly Pond passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1955,...
Obituary: Gregory Levon Sandlin
Gregory Levon Sandlin, 58, of Vinemont entered into rest on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born Nov. 19, 1963.
Greg loved...
Pet of the Week: Sweet Effie
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Effie!
Effie is a...
3 CATA Cosmetology students to participate in prestigious tradeshow
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) have been chosen to display their creative crafts in hair design, hair...
Mud Creek Marching Festival returns this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville High School will host the 31st annual Mud Creek Marching Festival Saturday, Oct. 22, when over 30 high school bands...
CCBOE approves out-of-state field trips
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board (CCBOE) on Thursday, Oct. 13, approved three out-of-state field trips for eager students. Third graders from...
Ivey hosts 2nd annual Made in Alabama Showcase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Commerce, hosted the second annual Made in Alabama Showcase to recognize...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It’s my addiction’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every October, the green glow coming from the corner of Seventh Avenue and Sixth Street Southeast in Cullman’s historic district can...
‘This is cool stuff!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Giving visitors a glimpse into 1930s and 40s farm life, Peinhardt Living History Farm opened its gates Saturday and Sunday for...
Obituary: Claudie Wayne Jetton
Funeral service for Rev. Claudie Wayne Jetton, 83, of Cullman will be at 12 noon, Friday, Oct. 21st, 2022, at Corinth First Congregational Methodist...
Obituary: Billy Joe Philyaw
Memorial service for Billy Joe Philyaw, 46, of Cullman will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21st, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Barbara Lou Kimbrell
Barbara Lou Kimbrell, age 70 of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Barbara was born on April 6,...
Obituary: Erskine Lewis McKinney
Erskine Lewis McKinney, age 88 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Princeton Medical Center.
Erskine was born on Aug. 19, 1934,...
Obituary: Leon Baty
Leon Baty of Arkadelphia entered Heaven’s Gates singing praises to the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. He was born on June 13, 1934,...
Obituary: Herbert Ray Heitmueller
Herbert Ray Heitmueller, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. He was born Oct. 12, 1940, in Vinemont Alabama...
Cullman Regional main lobby entrance closed beginning Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. -Cullman Regional’s main lobby entrance will be closed for construction beginning Monday, Oct. 24. Patients and visitors are asked to use the...
Alabama 4-H ambassadors launch 4-H camp endowment campaign
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama 4-H programs are providing life-changing opportunities for Alabama youth. In addition to local in-school and after-school programs, 4-H members...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Greens and Beans Bluegrass Festival a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) hosted its first Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, with featured musicians...
