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Victim Services forms Sexual Assault Task Force
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman’s newly formed Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF) held its first official meeting recently. The mission of the...
Commission approves recommendation of outside attorney
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday went into executive session with Cullman County Attorney Emily Johnston to discuss “possible or pending...
Obituary: Charles B.J. Aycock
Funeral Service for Charles B.J. Aycock, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Teddy Keith Raley
Teddy Keith Raley, age 86 of Double Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Hendrix Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born December 12,...
Obituary: Matthew Earl Hale
Matthew Earl Hale, age 47 of Hanceville passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022. He was born on February 11, 1975, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Charles A. Brown
Memorial Service for Charles A. Brown, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Maxfield
Robert Wayne Maxfield, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born August 19, 1945, in...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) had an eventful week with multiple drug-related arrests that stemmed from warrants and/or traffic stops.
On...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City school board honors Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board ran through a lengthy agenda late Monday afternoon at its regular board meeting. The robust agenda...
East Elementary wins 1st-place Cullman County PALS Clean Campus Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School (EES) recently earned a first-place Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) Clean Campus Award. The Clean...
Obituary: Johnnie Kimbrough
Johnnie Kimbrough, age 59 of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
He was born on July 23, 1963, in Haleyville,...
Obituary: Rosemary Mann
Memorial Service for Rosemary Mann, age 60, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Frances Marie Smith
Frances Marie Smith sadly passed away July 12, 2022, at her home after a short battle with CNS lymphoma. Francie was born December 9,...
Obituary: Sarah Diane Calvert
Sarah Diane "Ann" Calvert, age 78, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. She was born November 5, 1943.
She is survived by...
CHS Football field named in honor of Coach Mark Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. – After helping lead the Bearcats to a school-record 137 wins, two undefeated regular seasons and the most successful seven-year run in...
86th annual Cullman Electric Cooperative meeting set for Sept. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 86th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative (EC) is scheduled for Sept. 17, 2022, at Northbrook Baptist Church. For the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Paul’s celebrates students, new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School on Saturday hosted a back-to-school bash for students. Young scholars enjoyed snacks, lunch and bouncing about on...
‘We’re here for the entire community’: VFW hosts events year round
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, members of Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 hosted a back-to-school bash for not only post members’ children,...
Cullman County Cornhole Club hosting benefit for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Cornhole Club will host a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday, Aug. 27, in the Cullman Middle School gymnasium to...
Obituary: Jimmie Ray Rodgers
Funeral service for Jimmie Ray Rodgers, 82, of Odenville, formerly of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Michael Loren Carr
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Michael Loren Carr, 58, of Crane Hill.
Mr. Carr passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at CRMC. ...
Obituary: Fayrene H. Chambers
Fayrene H. Chambers, 91 of Double Springs, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at her residence.
Fayrene was born on September 18, 1930, in...
Obituary: Dana Quick West
Dana Quick West, age 51 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on January 4, 1971....
Obituary: Vernon Lee Whittier Jr.
Vernon Lee “V.L.” Whittier, Jr., year, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Cullman, AL. He was born September 17, 1929, in Leesburg, FL, the...
Obituary: Armando Anthony DeMarco Sr.
Armando Anthony DeMarco Sr. of Cullman, Alabama passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Armando best known as Mony,...
CHS to name field in honor of Mark Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is honoring one of its most successful football coaches in history right where he made a whole lot...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
U.S. Sniper Seth Swalve signs with Hemel Storm
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, -- Hemel Storm are delighted to announce that we have completed the signing of US guard Seth Swalve from Gtuni, a...
‘Lessons from an Invisible Child’
CULLMAN, Ala. - In preparation for the 2022-23 academic year at St. Bernard Prep, all teachers and staff members recently spent three days in...
Lakeside community hosts appreciation lunch for area military, emergency personnel
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Larry and Sandy Harris, owners of the scenic Smith Lake RV and Cabin Resort in Crane Hill, recently hosted a...
Pet of the Week: Trouble – he’s no trouble at all!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Trouble.
Trouble is a...
Multi-department Rock the South debriefing held
Updated 8/17/22
CULLMAN, Ala. - A multi-department Rock the South (RTS) debriefing was held Monday morning, with representatives from local and statewide law enforcement, emergency...
Obituary: Dwaine “Parks” Duke Jr.
Dwaine “Parks” Duke Jr., age 63, moved to Heaven on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born March 5, 1959, in Birmingham, Alabama. Visitation...
Obituary: Nelda Codean Meigs
Nelda Codean Meigs, 76 of Sardis community, entered into rest on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Codean was...
Obituary: Timothy David Martin
Timothy David Martin, 63 of Thach community, formerly of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Tim was born on April 22,...
Obituary: Dalis Keith Barton
Dalis Keith Barton, 83 of Lynn, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his residence.
Keith was born on August 17, 1938, in Lynn,...
Obituary: Billy Ray Fanning
Billy “Cotton” Ray Fanning, age 85 of Hanceville passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 26,...
Obituary: James Henry Adcox
Funeral Service for James Henry Adcox, age 91, of Bremen, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Cullman First Baptist...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Brady Kilgo
Reverend Brady Kilgo, age 84 of Hanceville, entered the Heavenly Gates on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born on February 21, 1938, in...
Obituary: James Edward Hornsby
Funeral service for James Edward Hornsby, 82, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 16th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Betty Hood
Betty Hood, age 73 of Haleyville, Alabama, entered into rest Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi
Betty was born on...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force welcomes new chairperson, secretary
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force recently named a new chairperson and new secretary. At its last meeting, Chairperson Kathy...
WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program hosts pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Graduates of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State Community College were recognized at a pinning ceremony during the final...
1 killed in Hwy. 31 wreck south of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 31 south of the city Saturday evening at approximately...
United Way Stuff the Bus campaign deemed record-breaking success
CULLMAN, Ala. - With over 24,000 school supplies donated and $250 donated to both the city and county school systems, the United Way of...
Obituary: Kenneth Terry White
Kenneth Terry White, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 11, 2022, at the age of 59. Ken was born in Marshall County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Dorothy Elaine Maclin
Dorothy Elaine Maclin passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Brookwood Medical Center. She was born Friday, March 7, 1952. in Spokane, WA...
Obituary: Iris Isabell Warner
Iris Isabell Warner, age 84, of Union Grove, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Iris was born May 24, 1938.
Iris is survived...
Obituary: Bennie Wayne Cornelius
Bennie Wayne Cornelius, 72 of Double Springs, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at his residence.
Bennie was born on April 26, 1950, in...
Beginning farmers invited to tour J. Calvert Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Beginning Farmer Series serves to help new producers develop knowledge and critical skills so they can...
Battery-powered chainsaws: Quiet but dangerous
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many tool manufacturers are offering batteries as an alternative power source to gasoline in today’s market. Chainsaws are one of...
2nd Fridays come to a close for 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – The August edition of 2nd Fridays, hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Cullman Downtown Merchants Association and Cullman Parks,...
Pet of the Week: Edith – your new best friend forever
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Edith.
Edith is a...
Obituary: Bobby Elam Billings
Bobby Elam Billings, 67, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born February...
Obituary: Manuel Renteria Perez
A Funeral Mass for Manuel Renteria Perez, 58, of Cullman will be Monday, August 15, 2022, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Catholic Church. ...
Resource event for special needs families Aug. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym of Cullman will host an event that brings therapeutic service providers together for an informational session for...
ALEA soars into America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest featuring legacy of ...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Each year the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joins fellow highway patrol and state police organizations across the nation to vie...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont sets BBQ cook-off for Oct. 22
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the date for the barbecue cook-off proposed by Richard Neese last month to...
Cullman’s Hayes 1 of 3 finalists in nationwide organic gardening competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Kelly Hayes, a second-grade teacher at West Elementary School and owner of Urban Farm and Forage, is one of three...
Obituary: Thomas Edward Greenhaw
Funeral Service for Thomas Edward Greenhaw, age 87, of Vinemont, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘There’s no place like home’
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony hosted Colony Day Saturday, Aug. 6. Colony Day is a celebration steeped in the town’s history, with...
Cullman PD holds in-house Rock the South debriefing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Wednesday held an in-house debriefing, reviewing the good, the bad and the ugly of last...
2nd Fridays’ swan song this Friday: Last event of the season...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After two successful and well-attended 2nd Fridays events in June and July, this Friday brings the summer’s final 2nd Fridays to...
Obituary: Donna Webb Byram
On August 9, 2022, Donna Webb Byram joined friends and family who were waiting for her in Heaven, including her parents: T.M. Webb and...
Obituary: Glenda Madeline Barnes
Funeral Service for Glenda Madeline Barnes, age 74, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Raymond Junior Brown
Raymond Junior Brown, 83, of Cullman passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 13, 1938.
He is survived...
North Alabama Agriplex named Conservation Educator of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex was honored Friday evening in Prattville by being named 2022 Conservation Educator of the Year by the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Country superstars, local nonprofits partner to benefit community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning saw The Link of Cullman County, Greater Good Music and the United Way of Cullman County team up to...
Obituary: Betty Sue Parker
Betty Sue Parker, age 57, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Betty was born March 8, 1965.
Obituary: Randy Keith Bartlett
Randy Keith Bartlett, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Randy was born February 27, 1962, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Ronald Louis Laursen
Ronald Louis “Butch” Laursen, 64, of Eva passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born August 14, 1957, in...
Obituary: Ronald Clark Pattillo
Ronald Clark Pattillo, 59, of Cullman passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Cullman Alabama May 2,...
OPINION: Rock the South through a 13-year-old’s eyes
Rock the South was my first concert ever and my experience at Rock the South was an amazing experience! It was not only a...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘We are a huge family’
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont community enjoyed the second annual Freedom Fest on Friday, put on by Vinemont Schools. Festivities included inflatables, vendors, face...
Traffic fatality update
DECATUR POST — A two-vehicle crash at approximately 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, has claimed the life of a Louisville, Ky., man. Conor J. Nelis, 22,...
Cullman council meets for birthday wishes, round of thanks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized Council President Jenny Folsom’s birthday with balloons. It also heard from Councilman Brad...
Local veterans attend Rock the South, safe and protected
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South is an exhilarating event for most who attend, an electrifying two days of basking in the best of...
Traffic alert for Hwy 31 and Hwy 278
TRAFFIC ALERT: The traffic light at the intersection of Hwy 31 and Hwy 278 will be inoperable for several hours on Wednesday evening beginning...
Obituary: Jeri Weltha Clark
Jeri Weltha Clark, 77, of Cullman passed away Saturday, August 6th, 2022, at her residence. She was born June 19, 1945, to Edsel &...
Obituary: Judith Anderson Wilson
Mrs. Judith Anderson Wilson, 84, of Connecticut passed from this life Sunday, August 8th, 2022. She was born July 2, 1938, to Henry &...
Obituary: Marilyn Joyce McAnnally-Hays
Funeral services for Marilyn Joyce McAnnally-Hays of Bangor, AL will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 9th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Paul John Glade
Paul John Glade, age 66, of Cullman, passed away on August 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1956, in California...
Obituary: James Danny Harris
Funeral Service for James Danny Harris, age 74, of Crane Hill, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Antioch Baptist...
Obituary: Brelan Fayette Knighten
Memorial Service for Brelan Fayette Knighten, age 82, of Logan, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Douglas Link
Dr. James Douglas Link, age 88 of Dandridge, Tennessee passed way Friday morning, August 5, 2022, at his home. He was a native of...
Good Hope City Council reports successful Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and reported another successful...
Kentucky man killed in CR 222 wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Kentucky man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck along County Road 222 near Interstate 65 in Cullman County Monday. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman’s Imagination Library celebrates 1 year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (TFPLCC) on Friday celebrated its one-year anniversary of encouraging children’s literacy through...
Mark Stephens named systemwide athletic director for Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Mark Stephens is adding a few more athletic programs to his purview in Cullman City Schools. Already the athletic director at...
‘The landscape is starting to breathe’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake was first started in 1991 by the Cullman Native Plant Society, which had an average...
Obituary: Mary Virginia Seymour
Mary Virginia Seymour, age 80, of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
Virginia was born on...
Obituary: Ronald Dale Leipert
Ronald Dale Leipert, age 79 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham. He was born in...
