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    Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 5

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Victim Services Masquerade Ball back after 2 years

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman’s second annual Masquerade Ball will take place Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6-10 p.m. at Brick Haven. The innaugural...

    Obituary: Bonnie Faye Pirkle

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    Bonnie Faye Pirkle, 79, of Cullman passed away Monday, Oct. 3rd, 2022.  A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date. Cullman...

    Obituary: Mary Beth Pichelmayer-Perkins

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    A graveside service for Mary Beth Pichelmayer-Perkins of Harvest (formerly of Hanceville) will be 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7th at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville....

    Obituary: Donald Ray Lewis Sr.

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    Donald Ray Lewis, Sr. 75, of Cullman passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 22, 1947, in...

    Community mourns loss of Terrell and Candace Glass

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A husband and wife from Hayden, Alabama, known for their kindness and friendship, were killed Friday night, Sept. 30, in a...

    Candlelight Walking Tour provides Cullman history highlights

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Julie Burks and Michael Sullins hosted the Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour on Thursday evening beginning under the statue of Cullman founder...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests last week, including:   Monday, Sept. 26  Deputies arrested Christopher Michael Johnson, 34, of Cullman,...

    Caring for Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic will hold its sixth annual Caring for Cullman Concert on Monday, Oct. 17, at Northbrook Baptist...

    The Butcher Meat Co. to host Backyard Grill-Off Oct. 22

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The Butcher Meat Co. in Vinemont is welcoming competitors to enter its Backyard Grill-Off Saturday, Oct. 22.  Competitors are asked to...

    Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 4

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Obituary: Deborah Denise Brown

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    Deborah Denise Quick Brown passed away at the age of 65. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date. Debbie was...

    Obituary: James Albert Abbott

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    James Albert Abbott, 84 of Jasper, entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Walker Baptist Hospital. James was born on Aug. 29, 1938,...

    Obituary: Terrell Santana and Candace P. Glass

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    Funeral Service for Terrell Santana Glass, age 31, and Candace P. Glass, age 31, of Warrior, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct....

    Obituary: Larry Leroy Ragsdale

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    Larry Leroy Ragsdale of Cullman passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, at Cullman Regional Medical Center of heart failure following a long period of...

    2-car wreck on Hwy. 278 kills 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A two-vehicle wreck on Monday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Bonnie F. Pirkle, 79, of Crane Hill, according to the...

    Pet of the Week: Tigger(s) are wonderful things!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Tigger.  Tigger is a...

    Wrapping up Oktoberfest 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Oktoberfest 2022 kicked off its final day Saturday with the 5K/10K and wrapped up almost 16 hours later with Chase Wright...

    AL doctors to host Facebook Live discussion on threat of fentanyl...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As Alabama is experiencing a surge in fentanyl overdose deaths, physicians with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama will...

    What’s that? Whataburger coming to Cullman!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission approved the site plan for a proposed Whataburger on Cherokee Avenue Southwest and Swafford Road...

    ‘Healthy Foundations’ each Tuesday in October

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism recently announced a new four-part learning and make-and-take series called Healthy Foundations. The organization is...

    Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 3

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    Cullman County Sheriff’s Office  Incidents  September 30  unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 222 burglary; Hwy 69 N burglary;...

    Harvest to Home: Agriplex reveals new facility plans at annual dinner

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation hosted its seventh annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser...

    Obituary: Elvy Calligaris

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    Elvy Calligaris, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Elvy was born August 12, 1930.  Elvy is survived by...

    Obituary: Linda Sue Ayers

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    Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Linda Sue Ayers, 72, of Blountsville, Alabama. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ayers family. Mrs....

    Holloway receives Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Scholarship

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    AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation is cultivating growth and inspiring future leaders as it awards more than $140,000 in scholarships to students...

    Obituary: Dennis Ladell Loyd

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    Dennis Ladell Loyd, age 62, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Dennis was born March 4, 1960.

    Obituary: James Preston Boren

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    James Preston Boren, 83, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on Sept. 30, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. James was born on...

    Obituary: Sally Sue Helring

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    A graveside service for Sally Sue Helring, 67, of Cullman will be 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at Spring Hill Baptist Cemetery. Father...

    Obituary: Hugh Earl Burks

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    Funeral service for Hugh Earl Burks, 76, of Vinemont will be at 12 noon, Tuesday, Oct. 4th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

    Seniors: Prepare now for Medicare’s Open Enrollment period

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Medicare’s Open Enrollment is rapidly approaching, and now is the time to prepare. Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through...

    Senior Day at Oktoberfest 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism pulled out all the stops Thursday morning and early afternoon for area elders at Oktoberfest...

    Keg tapped, opening Oktoberfest 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - With the biergarten opening Thursday afternoon, polka party band Polkawagen put the crowd in the mood for Oktoberfest 2022, which officially...

    Obituary: Jo Anne Briscoe

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    Jo Anne Briscoe, 70, of Cullman passed from this life on Sept. 30, 2022, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born Aug....

    Obituary: Brenda Ann Wix

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    Funeral Service for Brenda Ann Wix, age 65, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

    Cullman City Council approves FY 2023 budget

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Friday, Sept. 30, convened for its last meeting before beginning of FY 2023, which starts Oct....

    ‘We’re just saturating the place with prayer’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Spring Hill Baptist Church, along with members from several other churches, will be at Depot Park Saturday at 8...

    Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 30

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Addison crowns 1-year old Saige Hall homecoming princess

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    ADDISON, Ala.  – Sept. 16, 2022, was a special night in Addison. It was homecoming, and the Bulldogs took on Waterloo, but that wasn’t...

    Obituary: Edward Dudley Wilson

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    Mr. Edward Dudley Wilson, 82, of Cullman passed from this life on Sept. 28, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born...

    Obituary: Kyle Stanley Stidham

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    Kyle Stanley Stidham, age 30 of Guin, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Kyle was born on Aug. 10, 1992, in Lake County,...

    Obituary: Dorothy Neal Harbst

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    Dorothy Neal Harbst, age 91, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Dorothy was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Cullman, AL.

    Little Pink Dress benefit slated for Oct. 4

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation’s (CCBBF’s) primary fundraiser, the Little Pink Dress benefit, is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4, from...

    CCCDC distributes grants to area agencies and schools

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) board members Cherrie Haney and Josh Speakman distributed grant checks Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the...

    Governor Ivey Awards $1.64 Million to Enhance Outdoor Recreation in Alabama

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded nearly $1.64 million to improve outdoor recreational venues in Alabama. Funds from the federal Recreational...

    Governor Ivey Announces Another Round of Projects Funded by Rebuild Alabama

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that more than $2.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties...

    Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 29

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    CMS teaching students robotics and coding as part of STEM initiative

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    Students at Cullman Middle School have been learning to code and program, by building out their own robots in recent weeks. The program is...

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation by City of Cullman

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    On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of October 2022 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the City of...

    Pet of the Week: Ruby Tuesday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Ruby  Ruby is a...

    Downtown Grill is back: ‘We hope the community will love it...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s popular Downtown Grill is back, a little more than year since a fire shut the restaurant down.   Owners Justin and Sara...

    Obituary: Arlene Alberta Seeley

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    On Sept. 23, 2022, Arlene Alberta (Wyatt) Seeley, passed away peacefully at her home in Holly Pond, Alabama, at the age of 97. Arlene...

    Obituary: Ronnie Rogers

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    Ronnie Rogers, age 67, of Cullman passed away on Sept. 28, 2022. Mr. Rogers loved Alabama football. He was loved by all who knew him...

    Controversial ‘Cullman Comes Out’ event set for Oct. 8

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Comes Out, an LGBTQA+ community event that has sparked controversy online since it was announced, will take place at Depot...

    Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 28

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    Arrests and incidents reportedSept.28 CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand...

    WSCC instructor placed on leave following inflammatory messages

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Wallace State Community College history instructor has been placed on administrative leave after posts and messages she created on social...

    Vinemont schools collecting donations for student diagnosed with brain cancer

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School eighth grader Johan Rodriguez was diagnosed with brain cancer about two weeks ago, and his school community is...

    Eva holds 33rd Annual Eva Frontier Days celebration

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    EVA, Ala. - The town of Eva concluded its 33rd annual Eva Frontier Days celebration Saturday. The weeklong festivities began with a beauty pageant...

    39th Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition set for Saturday, Oct. 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Band program will be opening its stadium to area schools for the 39th Annual Cullman County Band...

    Goatoberfest kicks off Oktoberfest 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Brewing was the place to be all day Saturday as it hosted Goatoberfest, kicking off the 2022 Cullman Oktoberfest...

    ‘It’s Good to Be Back Home’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex will host its 2022 annual fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 27, at Wallace State Community College in the...

    Obituary: Sylvia Janette Johnson

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    Sylvia Janette Johnson, age 89 of the Helicon community, passed away Sept. 27, 2022, at the Folsom Center in Cullman. Sylvia was born on Jan....

    Obituary: Sue Ann Kaucher

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    Sue Ann Kaucher, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Sue was born Jan. 21, 1937, to John Albert...

    Cullman Memory Gardens donated to local nonprofit board

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The future of Cullman Memory Gardens is brighter after receiving good news recently. The cemetery is no longer a for-profit investor-owned...

    Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 27

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    ALEA experiencing Driver License Division network outage

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    Updated 1:51 p.m. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License System (LEADS) is currently functioning for both in-person and online services. ______________________________________________________________________________ MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The...

    CCSO weekend arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the weekend, including:    Thursday, Sept. 22  Deputies arrested Leroy Steven Miller, 45,...

    Obituary: Karen Renae Buettner

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    Karen Renae Buettner, 66, of Hartselle, passed from this life on Sept. 25, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She...

    Obituary: Richard Mildredge Duskin

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    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: Robert Curry Collier Sr.

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    Robert Curry Collier, Sr., of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sept. 24, 2022, at the age of 88. He was born in Cullman County,...

    Good Hope City Council passes 2023 budget, approves 6% raise for...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its final September meeting Monday night and in addition to passing the city’s budget for...

    2022 Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour this Thursday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The popular Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour makes its return to Cullman on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. led by local...

    ‘There is a huge need right here in our own backyard’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Executive Director Waid Harbison and his team at United Way of Cullman County hosted the nonprofit’s annual meeting Thursday. The event...

    Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 26

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Cullman’s Emily Abney among select group urging Congress to make cancer...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – On Sept. 13, more than 600 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states and nearly every congressional...

    Obituary: Elizabeth Gable Twilley

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    Elizabeth Gable Twilley, age 90, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Elizabeth was born Feb. 3, 1932. Elizabeth was preceded in...

    Hanceville City Council approves inaugural Christmas on Commercial event, resurfacing of...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council this week voted to approve a new holiday event: Christmas on Commercial.   Maggie Soleto of Vintage Magnolias and...

    Multiple fire departments respond to County Road 222 structure fire

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office shut down the 7200 block of County Road 222 this morning due to a structure fire...

    99-year-old veteran James Carson honored at Arab’s homecoming

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    ARAB, Ala. – Friday night was homecoming for the Arabian Knights but before they kicked things off, both crowds were in for a special treat....

    Obituary: Freda Joyce Posey

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    Graveside Service for Freda Joyce Posey, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Emeus Cemetery with...

    Saint Bernard hosting classical guitar concert Sept. 25

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School will host classical guitarist Giovanni De Chiaro this Sunday, Sept. 25.  The program will begin...

    Over 150 seniors participate in inaugural Senior Cornhole Baseball Tournament

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Sixteen teams of competitive senior citizens played their way through the brackets of the inaugural Senior Cornhole Baseball Tournament at Cullman...

    Cullman EC annual blood drive Sept. 28

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Cullman Electric Cooperative (EC) blood drive is Sept. 28, 2022, at the Cullman EC Main Office from 7a.m.-4 p.m. The...

    Cullman law firm donates $3K to CCBOE special education program

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently received a donation from Cullman law firm Griffith, Lowry & Meherg. The donation, valued at $3,000, was...

    ‘I’m glad this community has a desire for such a thing...

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    EVA, Ala. - Residents and visitors filled Eva Baptist Church Thursday night for the annual Eva Frontier Days community singing event. The singing has been...

    Obituary: Kenneth G. Bean

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    Funeral Service for Kenneth G. Bean, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

    City school board recognizes students, employees

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday evening recognized students and staff members.   Two members of the Cullman High School Bass Fishing...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests this week, including:   Monday, Sept. 19  Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Good...

    Pet of the Week: Let’s go bananas for sweet Hannah!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Hannah.  Hannah is a...

    Free admission to AL State Parks Sept. 24

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – All entrance and parking fees for Alabama State Parks will be waived on National Public Lands Day, which takes place Saturday,...

    Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    West Point Council approves annexations

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday approved the annexations of two properties into the town limits: the properties of residents...

    Sportsman Lake Park temporarily closed to vehicles

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    UPDATE: 9/23-22 12:21 p.m. Sportsman Lake Park has provided an update stating they "are currently closed for some maintenance on our train tracks and parking...

    Obituary: Wilda Rochell Williams

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    Wilda Rochell Williams, 72, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She went on to be with the Lord...

    Obituary: Edna Adams Giddy

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    Edna “Susie” Adams Giddy, age 76 of Hayden, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She...

    CCBOE personnel report

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) released its personnel report from its Sept. 15 meeting.  The following resignations were accepted:  Frances A....

    County Commission approves FY 2023 budget, recognizes Ronald Park

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday night approved its $70 million-plus budget.   County Administrator John Bullard said, “We want to be able...

    Play bingo at Sacred Heart during Oktoberfest!

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    Sacred Heart School Principal Shawna Norman and her husband show the way to the upcoming bingo games which will be offered to the Cullman...

    Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 22

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    2 communities support Hall family through baby’s cancer treatment

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    ADDISON, Ala. - Saige Hall, almost 14 months old, of Addison, has stage 3 kidney cancer. She recently had her fifth chemotherapy treatment at...