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Obituary: Tommy Levure Lang
Tommy Levure Lang, 84, affectionately known as "Papa Tom" to his grandchildren and "Coach Lang" to the community of Piedmont, Alabama, passed away peacefully...
Breaking down the City of Cullman’s $158.8M FY2027 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Sept. 14, adopted a $158.8 million budget for fiscal year 2027, including a $58.4 million General...
Holly Pond Town Council votes to surplus water tower
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its Sept. 14 meeting voted to surplus the town's water tower.
The Council noted that the water tower has been up since...
AmFirst completes Cullman branch rebuild, celebrates reopening
CULLMAN, Ala. – AmFirst marked the completion of its rebuilt Cullman branch Sept. 10, celebrating a new facility at 300 Fourth Ave. SW with employees, community leaders and...
Listerhill Credit Union’s Cullman branch moves to brand new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – Listerhill Credit Union’s Cullman branch moved to a brand new location on Sept. 16. The branch is now located at 702 Industrial Dr. SW. It was previously at 1850 Cherokee Ave. SW.
Groundbreaking...
Cullman City Schools ranks No. 2 in Alabama in percentage of National Board Certified Teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools ranks second among Alabama public school systems in the percentage of teachers holding National Board Certification, according to a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats come up short at Huffman, 28-14
Updated Sept. 19, 2026, at 11:53 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats made the trip south to the Birmingham area to take on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison takes down Meek 56-6
ADDISON, Ala. - The second ranked team in 1A, the Addison Bulldogs, hosted one of their biggest rivals, the Meek Tigers, Friday night. The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont bests Holly Pond 54-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond hosted the Vinemont Eagles in a region matchup between county foes, and the Eagles headed back across the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Ardmore holds off West Point 15-10
ARDMORE, Ala. - West Point took a 10-9 lead midway through the third quarter Friday night, but Ardmore answered in less than two minutes...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs knocks off Cleveland, 36-21, to remain undefeated
CLEVELAND, Ala. - A huge region battle took place inside Blount County on Friday night, as the 4-0 Cleveland Panthers hosted the 3-0 Cold...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope shuts out Crossville 46-0
CROSSVILLE, Ala. — Good Hope erupted for 26 points during the opening quarter Friday night and blanked Crossville 46-0 in Class 4A, Region 8...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Glencoe 50-0
GLENCOE, Ala. — Glencoe jumped out to a 35-point lead during the opening quarter Friday night and defeated Hanceville 50-0 in Class 3A, Region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview rolls past Sardis 41-2
SARDIS CITY, Ala. — Fairview raced out to a 20-point lead in the opening quarter Friday night and cruised past Sardis 41-2 in Class...
(UPDATE) YOUTH FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Week 5 games canceled
UPDATE: Games set for Sept. 19 have been CANCELED per the county. This is the second set of games to be canceled this season...
Obituary: Rema Hancock
Rema Hancock, 89, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on September 16, 2026. Born on September 12, 1937, in Cullman, Alabama, Rema’s life was marked...
Obituary: Maude Louise Rutledge
Funeral Service for Maude Louise Rutledge, age 92 of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Martha Grace Jetton
Martha Grace Jetton, age 83, resident of Hayden, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, September 16,2026.
Martha was a member of the graduating class of 1961...
Obituary: Joseph Martin Hanners
Joseph Martin Hanners, age 61, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, September 16, 2026.
Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother...
Obituary: Billy Fay Smith
Billy Fay Smith, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on November...
Local Business Spotlight: Urban Pine
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
Cullman’s Urban Pine, known for its seasonal decor and realistic faux floral arrangements opened in August 2023.
Owner Cassie Ward started the business in...
Q&A: Talking youth ministry with Korey Cowart
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
Welcome to the third edition of the Community Matters Q&A series, highlighting local youth pastors who continue to...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 17, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The bright young voices of Cullman County 4-H
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
For the second year, The Cullman Tribune has had the privilege of covering many of the 4-H happenings...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Nash Falls’ by David Baldacci
Longtime readers of David Baldacci know that he released a new character and series last fall.
The first book, “Nash Falls,” introduces the main character, Walter Nash, a hardworking...
Restaurant Week menu feature: Karma’s offering ‘The Fat Elvis’ through Sept. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Restaurant Week made its debut on Sept. 10, kicking off with Culinary in Cullman at The Venue at Cotton Creek, which allowed attendees to taste the...
Cullman Power Board to mark 75 years of powering growing city
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Power Board will mark 75 years of public service Oct. 16, commemorating the day the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman assumed...
Pet of the Week: Olive is a tiny tabby made for companionship
CULLMAN, Ala. – With soulful eyes, unusual coloring and a heart set on companionship, Olive, affectionately known as “Squirrel,” is easy to love. The approximately 3-month-old tabby...
Cullman County FCCLA students showcase culinary skills at annual Beef Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County FCCLA members put their culinary skills, creativity and leadership on display during the annual All-County Beef Cook-Off held Sept. 15, 2026, at Cotton Creek...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Unbeaten showdown, 2 county clashes lead week 5 slate
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every game on the local Week 5 schedule will carry weight in a region race.
All 10 local teams will compete across...
Business Spotlight: Fairytale Cottage
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
Shannon Berse opened her thrift boutique in spring 2025. She chose the name Fairytale Cottage, she explained, because everyone...
Local Hero: ‘Snead’s Farmhouse is more than a farm’
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
Local nonprofit farm Snead’s Farmhouse provides tours, field trips and hands-on farm experiences for families and...
Cullman City Council approves $158.8M FY2027 budget, discloses 1.3% revenue decrease for FY2026
Updated Sept. 18, 2026, at 5:59 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Sept. 14 meeting approved the city’s FY2027 budget. It also welcomed a...
Obituary: Judith Clark Hensel
Judith Clark Hensel was born in Minneapolis, MN on December 7, 1944 to father, Carl Norton Hensel and mother, Margaret Bliss Potter. She passed...
Obituary: Hulen Lewis Briscoe
A Graveside Service, with military honors for Hulen Lewis Briscoe, age 86 of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026,...
Obituary: Robert Maurice Hansen, Jr.
US Air Force Master Sargent (Retired) Robert Maurice Hansen, Jr., age 83 of Vinemont, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Cullman...
Explore downtown murals
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
A great way to explore Cullman for a day is to take a self-guided tour of the...
North Alabama murals and where to find them
North Alabama boasts more than 140 murals in various styles from various artists. On the North Alabama Mural Trail, you can explore at your leisure.
The North Alabama Mural Trail website notes that the trail allows...
Local Heroes: ‘Our goal is for people to feel loved and appreciated’
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
At The Link of Cullman County, people are seen as neighbors, not just clients or numbers....
Puckett’s Restaurant announces Cullman closure after almost 4 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – Puckett’s will close its Cullman restaurant, ending a nearly four-year presence in the community that was the Tennessee-based brand’s first location...
Travel + Leisure names Cullman Christkindlmarkt one of America’s top Christmas markets
CULLMAN, Ala. — Travel + Leisure has named Cullman Christkindlmarkt to its list of the “10 Coolest Christmas Markets in the U.S.” for the...
Obituary: Ronald Lee Brooks
Ronald Lee Brooks, 83, of Crane Hill, Alabama, was born October 22, 1942, in North Carolina and passed away September 13, 2026. He will...
Obituary: Victor Leroy Baughman
Victor Leroy Baughman, 69, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on September 12, 2026. Born and raised in the Welti community, Victor was the son...
Obituary: Dennis Nyle Kahler
Funeral services for Dennis Nyle Kahler, 79, of Bangor will be Saturday, September 19th at 3 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Annette Yates
A celebration of life for our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Annette Yates, lovingly called “Mema”, will be Sunday, September 20, 2026,...
Obituary: Marilyn Wooten Gamble
In loving memory of Marilyn Wooten Gamble
Marilyn Wooten Gamble, A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of the Lord,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 15, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Popular Little Pink Dress event back Oct. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The wildly popular Little Pink Dress benefit will be held at Stone Bridge Farms on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6-9 p.m. The annual...
Cullman County DHR seeking Christmas sponsors for 150 children, 100 families
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) is asking the community to help provide Christmas gifts and necessities for about 150 children in foster care...
Cullman Oktoberfest expands to 4 days after record-setting 2025 festival
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
After drawing a record-setting crowd in 2025, Cullman Oktoberfest is expanding its schedule in 2026 with...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: West Point boys edge Fairview for Fairview Invitational title
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - West Point claimed the large-school boys championship by a single point Saturday at the Fairview Invitational, leading a strong showing by...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Good Hope’s Nichols wins Race on the Rails
FULTONDALE, Ala. - Drake Nichols captured the boys 5K championship and two Good Hope girls earned top-10 finishes Saturday to lead the Raiders at...
Obituary: Erika June Young
A memorial visitation for Erika June Young, 80, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Geraldene Baker Bailey
Funeral services for Geraldene Baker Bailey, 85, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday September 16th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Barbara Dian Rauch
Memorial service for Barbara Dian Rauch, age 79 of Cullman, is Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 14, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Community Spotlight: Molly Bloom
Molly Bloom, now the director of the Cullman County Museum, was born in Pennsylvania and lived in Washington state for 16 years, moved to Florida where...
Cullman City BOE recognizes students Lukas Howlett and Daxton Nabors
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Board of Education at its Tuesday, Sept. 8, meeting recognized two students for outstanding achievements.
Cullman High School’s Lukas Howlett was recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Howlett...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs girls capture Chickasaw Trails championship
MOULTON, Ala. - Cold Springs placed five runners among the top 40 and captured the small-school girls championship Saturday at the 24th annual Chickasaw...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison goes 2-1 at Muscle Shoals; Holly Pond faces out-of-state field at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Addison won two of three matches at the Muscle Shoals Tournament while Holly Pond faced three out-of-state opponents at the Rocky...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Meek captures Vinemont Tournament championship
VINEMONT, Ala. - Meek closed Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Fairview and was crowned champion of the Vinemont Tournament.
The Lady Tigers finished 4-2...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Vinemont sweeps Holly Pond; Cullman Football Academy wins 3 of 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont swept Holly Pond, Good Hope and Fairview each won two of three games and Cold Springs earned a pair of...
Obituary: Vickie G. Sartain
Vickie G. Sartain, 73, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on September 11, 2026. Ms. Sartain was born on July 25, 1953, to the...
Obituary: Randy Hollis
Randy Hollis, of Cullman, Alabama, born February 17, 1959, passed away on September 12, 2026. Randy was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He...
Obituary: Sharon Lane McClellan
Graveside service for Sharon Lane McClellan, age 60 of Cullman, is Monday, September 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. at Cullman City Cemetery, with Bro. Joe Shane...
COLUMN: The old briefcase
We started cleaning out our basement the other day, and I quickly realized this wasn’t going to be a Saturday afternoon project. It was more like...
10 local students to compete for Miss Cullman County Fair crown Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ten school representatives will take the stage Tuesday, Oct. 20, seeking the title of Miss Cullman County Fair 2026 and thousands of...
Files from Yesteryear: Sept. 12, 1935
From the files of Sept. 12, 1935
City Purchases New Fire Truck
The city of Cullman completed the deal for a new modern fire truck. After...
COLUMN: When the world stopped turning
Sept. 11 was simply another ordinary date until that day 25 years ago when it wasn’t. It still isn’t a holiday, and perhaps never...
West Point High places 2,997 flags on 25th anniversary of 9/11
WEST POINT, Ala. – Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2026, West Point High School students gathered before class in the school's courtyard to honor the...
Cullman Oktoberfest names Veronica Harding, 12, first-ever Kinderbürgermeister
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Friday, Sept. 11, announced that 12-year-old Veronica “Ve” Harding has been selected as the first-ever Kinderbürgermeister for Cullman...
Hanceville Council approves funding, tax abatement and community projects
Updated Sept. 12, 2026, at 1:28 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville City Council approved several measures involving infrastructure, community events and local organizations during its Sept. 10 meeting.
The Council authorized Mayor...
Cullman Florist celebrates 60 years of flowers, family and community
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Florist marked six decades of serving the community Wednesday, Sept. 9, with an anniversary celebration and ribbon-cutting at its Fourth Street...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek routs Cherokee 68-14
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek built a 38-point halftime lead and rolled past visiting Cherokee 68-14 Friday night.
Before kickoff, American Legion Post 223 presented the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison dominates Phillips, 52-0
BEAR CREEK, Ala. - The 1A second- ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled to rainy James E. Glass Stadium to take on the 1-2 Phillips Bears...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to West Morgan in region game, 60-12
TRINITY, Ala. - After dropping their region opener last week at home against Priceville, the West Point Warriors looked to bounce back on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls to Oneonta on the road, 35-8
ONEONTA, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Oneonta to take on the Redskins in a region matchup. The Eagles put up a valiant effort, but...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs holds off Lamar County, 32-20
BREMEN, Ala. — Cold Springs built a 13-point halftime lead and held off Lamar County for a 32-20 home victory Friday.
The Eagles opened a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview falls to Guntersville in defensive battle, 7-3
FAIRVIEW, Ala. — Fairview held Guntersville scoreless through halftime Friday, but a third-quarter touchdown gave the Wildcats a 7-3 road win over the Aggies.
Fairview...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond shuts out Hanceville, 50-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Holly Pond built a 28-0 halftime lead and held Hanceville scoreless Friday, Sept. 11, in a 50-0 victory reported by the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s 4th-quarter rally falls short against Mortimer Jordan, 35-23
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman cut a fourth-quarter deficit to five points Friday, but Mortimer Jordan held off the Bearcats for a 35-23 road win.
The...
Obituary: Tracy Lee Haynes
Tracy Lee Haynes, 53, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Tracy was born to Jerry and Margie Haynes...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Redeeming Grace Church to host Golf Scramble fundraiser Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Redeeming Grace Church will host a golf scramble fundraiser in support of its youth group on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Cross Creek Golf Course...
Cullman County Public Library Board meeting notes: Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board met on Sept. 9, 2026.
Donna Speaker donated $1,000 to the Cullman County Library out of gratitude. She said, “I wanted to show my appreciation to...
A name on Panel S-24: Cullman remembers 9/11, 25 years later
CULLMAN, Ala. – On the south side of the National September 11 Memorial in New York City, the name Paul Talty is cut into Panel...
ALEA Troopers investigate 6 traffic fatalities, 0 fatalities on the water over Labor Day...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) concluded its Labor Day safety enforcement period Monday, Sept. 7, following four days of increased...
Obituary: Harold Wayne Brown
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Harold Wayne Brown, age 76, of Cullman. Harold passed away...
Obituary: Brenda Sartin
Brenda Sartin, 75, of Cullman County, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 9, 2026, with her devoted husband, Gary, by her...
Obituary: Terri Lynn Morgan
Memorial visitation for Terri Morgan, age 65 of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Cullman...
Obituary: Nicholas Raye Batemon
A graveside service for Nicholas Raye Batemon, 41, of Hanceville will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Batemon was born on June 20th, 1985,...
Obituary: William Joseph Huser
William Joseph Huser, born in Seymour, Indiana, on April 8, 1937, to William Henry Huser and Ethel Worthington Huser, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: Eric packs plenty of personality into a 15-lb. package
CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking for a little dog with enough personality to fill an entire home? Meet Eric, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Eric...
Cullman Hope & Remembrance Suicide Awareness Walk set for Sept. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Hope & Remembrance Suicide Awareness Walk will bring community members together Sunday, Sept. 27, to honor lives lost to suicide,...
10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival set for Sept. 12-13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival will take place this weekend, Sept. 12-13, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day,...
The Link holding volunteer orientation Sept. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County is holding a volunteer orientation on Thursday, Sept 10, at 5:30 p.m. in classroom No. 3 at 708 Ninth St. SE. The orientation...
LIST: Upcoming fall events
As summer nears its end fall festivals, charitable efforts and other events grow closer. There are so many that we have put together this event calendar...
Judge denies dismissal of Harrison murder case and permits retrial
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily N. Johnston denied Jamarion Allen Harrison’s request to dismiss his murder charge with prejudice Wednesday,...
Obituary: Judy Kay Graham
Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. for Judy Kay Graham at Moss Service Funeral Home.
She was born...
