Monthly Archives: July 2026

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre’s summer theater camp kicked off this week with Rodney Basenburg, Wayne Cook and Laura Harris.   Cook, who is the founding member...

Jenny Rebecca Jones, age 53, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2026.  Jenny was born on December 4, 1972. She was a woman of incredible...

Danny Ray Taylor, 74, of Cleveland, Alabama, passed away on July 14, 2026. Born September 16, 1951, Danny Ray lived a life marked by...

Theodore Aimes Cruz, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his residence. He was born, March 23, 2026, to Michael Cruz...

By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency CLANTON –Friday, 8:00 am, July 17, 2026 Since yesterday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has shifted the area...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomed physiatrist Nandan Patel, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group.   Patel earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He completed an internship in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County is collecting school supplies throughout July as part of its annual Stuff the Bus campaign.  Donations may be dropped off at EvaBank, Premier Bank, Cullman Electric Cooperative and the Cullman Police Department, according to United Way Office Manager Kayla Mize. Supplies may also be delivered during United Way’s weekend collection event at Walmart.   “With Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (happening) July 17-19, we encourage everyone to pick up a few extra school supplies while shopping,” Mize said.   She said a student’s school supply list can serve as a guide for selecting useful donations.  The most-needed items include pencils, crayons, markers, folders, glue sticks, scissors, backpacks and other classroom essentials. United Way asks that all donated items be new so students begin the school year with quality supplies.   Monetary donations are also accepted through Venmo and PayPal. Families and supporters may also purchase items through United Way’s Amazon Wish List.   “Every dollar donated goes directly toward purchasing school supplies for local students,” Mize said.  United Way has organized Stuff the Bus for several years to help Cullman County students and families prepare for the beginning of school.  Mize said the campaign is intended to provide students with the materials they need while reducing some of the financial pressure on families.  “Many local families fall into the ALICE category,” Mize said. “These are hardworking families who often struggle to make ends meet, and school supplies can be one more expense that’s difficult to manage.”  ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.  Mize said donations of any size can make a meaningful difference.  “Whether someone donates one pack of crayons or fills an entire backpack, every donation helps a local child start the school year with confidence,” she said.  Stuff the Bus also has personal significance for Mize. She first became involved with United Way by volunteering during the 2024 and 2025 drives.  “One day I stopped by the office to drop off donated supplies, and they asked if I wanted to interview right then for the office manager position that I had previously applied for,” Mize said.  “It’s a story I still laugh about today.”  United Way will also host its inaugural Dolly Parton Imagination Library Graduation Party Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Depot Park.  The event will recognize local children who are turning 5 and graduating from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as they prepare to enter kindergarten.  Families may attend activities, learn more about the Imagination Library and speak with United Way staff about the program. School supplies will also be collected during the event.  “It’s another great opportunity for the community to support local students while celebrating our youngest readers,” Mize said.  For more information or to make a donation, visit United Way of Cullman County on Facebook or at www.uwaycc.org, or call 256-739-2948.  Drop-off locations include the Cullman Electric Cooperative, Cullman Police Department, EvaBank (Hwy. 157 and Cherokee Avenue) and all Cullman-area Premier Bank of the South locations.  

CULLMAN, Ala. - It might be summer break, but that doesn’t mean learning has to slow down across Cullman City Schools. More than 100 students are spending the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into her first term on the Cullman City Council and her role as council president, Kim Hall said her early...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a senior at Auburn University, received $1,000 to use toward tuition,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Every community has individuals whose contributions quietly become part of its foundation. For  Cullman, one of those individuals is Charlotte Fowler Miller Rumore. Long...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont multi-sport athlete Arleigh Thomason is going into her junior year as an Eagle, and her faith in God has been...

Funeral Service for Sharron Annette Entrekin, age 76 of Birmingham, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Ronald Eric Casey, devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away after courageously living with chronic heart failure for nearly twenty years....

Ford Eugene Van Wert, Jr.  82, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at his residence.  He was born November 24, 1943, in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council at its July 14 meeting heard from Councilmen Michael Johnson and Jerrold Flanigan reported on a grant-writing seminar they recently attended in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is moving forward with a $1.5 million renovation and expansion of The Center of the Arts Community Theatre, a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into his term representing Place 4 on the Cullman City Council, Paul Schaffer said the city’s ability to grow will depend largely on infrastructure...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Dusty Rose, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is a dilute calico kitten with a short tail and enough personality to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman attorney Sara Baker, who is awaiting trial on multiple felony charges alleging she attempted to kill her husband by placing...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Heading into head coach Kevin McCravy’s third season at the helm, the West Point Warriors are looking to return to the...

Jody Lee White, of Addison, Alabama, passed away on July 8, 2026, at the age of 61. Mr. White was born in Hammond, Indiana,...

A graveside service for Judy Ann Moctezuma, 49, of Cullman will be 3 p.m., Thursday July 16th at Laodicea Cemetery. Visitation will be prior...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission met on Tuesday, July 7, for its monthly meeting. The commissioners approved the minutes of the previous meeting and went on to...

“Cary has been laid to rest, but his legacy of kindness remains!” Cullman resident and business owner Stephen Skinner wrote about the late Dr. Cary Bennett.   Bennett was a beloved chiropractor...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Machine Tool Technology program won $50,000 as runner-up in the Project MFG Advanced Manufacturing National Championship.  Students Zac Singh, Jared Smith and Colbe...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Unsheltered International held its annual Dinner & Charity Auction on Friday, July 10, at The Venue at Cotton Creek.  Unsheltered International is a nonprofit...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Visit Cullman has been named the 2026 Alabama Tourism Organization of the Year, the highest honor presented to a destination marketing...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex last week hosted its monthly Lunch & Learn. This one was titled “Edible Flowers: Growing, Harvesting Cooking”...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Infrastructure improvements are moving forward on Logan Street Southwest, with additional work planned on Sixth Street Southwest and Austin Avenue Southwest. City...

Billy Woody was born on November 11, 1934, in Cullman, AL; and lived there for most of his life in the Valley Grove Community....

Jesse Donald "Don" Greer Sr., 85, was born on January 18, 1941, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, and passed away on July 6, 2026. A resident...

Funeral service for Clara Jean Buckelew, age 95, of the Gold Ridge community, is Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Heritage...

Jeffrey Mayo Smith, 71, of Cullman passed away Monday, July 13th, 2026, at the Folsom Center. A visitation will be Thursday, July 16th, 2026,...

Lee Chester Burkart of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 80. Lee was born on March 16, 1946, grew...

Kent Wallace, 76, of Decatur, Alabama, entered the gates of Heaven on July 13, 2026. Born on October 3, 1949, in Decatur, Alabama, Kent was...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Updated July 14, 2026, at 5:57 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A vehicle reported stolen from Huntsville was recovered Monday evening in Cullman, leading to the arrest of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department hosted its first-ever Citizens Academy on Saturday, July 11.   Police Chief Joey Duncan said the Academy gives participants an opportunity to learn more about...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Think you have the best tomatoes in Cullman County? Here's your chance to prove it. The fourth annual Cullman County Tomato Taste-Off will take place...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is preparing to replace approximately 9,100 linear feet of its 30-inch primary water transmission pipeline, a nearly 60-year-old line that...

Drivers should prepare for multiple temporary road closures in Cullman today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as city crews complete street patching and utility repairs. The following closures...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman residents using an average of 8,000 gallons of water per month are expected to save roughly $10 per month under the city’s fiscal year 2027...

CULLMAN, Ala. – 2nd Fridays was a celebration of America 250 on Friday, July 10 downtown. With 16 nonprofit sponsors, well over 50 vendors and 31 food trucks, festivalgoers had plenty to do. On the main stage were The Overtones, who...

Cullman, Al. - At the start of the 2026-27 school year next month, Fairview's Kinlee Cryer will be in her junior year as an...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Funeral services for Marshall Malcom Jr., 81, of Colony will be 1 p.m. Saturday July 18th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow...

Memorial Service for Joan E. Smith, age 73 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, 7 a.m., July 12, 2026 Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will occur mainly during the afternoon and evening hours from today through Tuesday, with isolated...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office operates its own Flock Safety automated license plate reader system, maintains a written policy for its use and produced audit records...

When you become a parent it is easy to purchase more items than necessary. The bassinet now gathers dust in the corner, practically used for storage. The changing...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Kids Loving Kids is requesting donations be brought to the Spirit Life Church throughout the month of July.   For “Christmas in July” they advise that...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is stepping up to ensure every local student is equipped for success. Driven by a mission to support every student and family within the district, the PTO is hosting its Back-to-School Backpack Drive, a  communitywide initiative aimed...

It was the kind of week that most people would like to forget. There were definitely some highs in the week but some frightening...

From the files of July 11, 1940 Good Hope News Teams that played ball on the Fourth of July at Good Hope included Simcoe, Logan, Welti,...

Robert Owen Pace, 86, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and devotion to his family.  Funeral...

With catfish living in almost all of the freshwater streams, creeks, rivers and reservoirs in Alabama, the Alabama Tourism Department decided it was time...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of State and Cultural Vistas are pleased to announce that Ella Stephenson is one of 65 Americans selected...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Organizers are seeking active and retired military members, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel and other first responders to help with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre will stage its production of “My Fair Lady” in late August.   The production will be directed by Kristy McCrickard, who is also the co-choreographer.  The production...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville City Council at its meeting on July 9 approved several appointments, funding requests and community initiatives. These included the approval of a long-discussed rezoning ordinance and the relocation of the city's food pantry.  The council nominated Teja McIntyre to serve as city clerk. An official employment offer will be extended to McIntyre in the coming...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Rise Raptor Project out of Huntsville visited the Cullman County Public Library on July 6. Nikki McElroy and her daughter Lorelei McElroy showered the audience...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported a significant decline in traffic fatalities following its statewide Fourth of July holiday enforcement...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

A graveside service for Eugene Reid, 60, of Hayden will be Saturday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Cemetery in Hayden....

Sharon Ann Sparks, 77, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2026.  Sharon was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of Highway 157...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Duane Earl Hildreth, who passed away on July 9, 2026, at the age...

In Washington, healthcare debates often focus on insurance plans, reimbursement rates, and federal spending. In rural America, the conversation is often much simpler: Will...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation’s North Region will host a public involvement meeting on July 15, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. The public is...

Flock series, part 2 HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s four-camera Flock Safety system became part of the city’s law enforcement transition after officials dissolved the Hanceville...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, July 6, meeting approved new fiscal year 2027 sanitation, sewer and water rates, along...

Nathan Ray Thomas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on August...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Monday voted to table a motion to create a franchise agreement with Sprout Fiber Internet, declining to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune earned 39 total honors in the 2026 Alabama Press Association Media Awards and related awards program, including 17 first-place...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 7, at the Vinemont Town Hall.   During the work session, council...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Fire & Rescue is a testing site for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) course, the first step toward becoming a firefighter. The department was a happening place...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Macie Moo, a tortoiseshell cat, often called a tortie, who is approximately 2 years old. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.   This little...

Jean Wynn, of Cullman, AL, passed away Monday, July 6. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Arvel J Wynn,...

James Wheeler “Poppy” Daniel, age 87, passed away in July 2026. Born on June 22, 1939, he was the son of Thomas Levi Daniel...

Nathaniel P. “Hutch” Hutchinson, age 87, of Hanceville, passed from this life on Thursday, July 2, 2026. A celebration of life for Hutch will...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - When carefully inspecting produce, many consumers look for visible, physical imperfections like blemishes or bruises. Meanwhile, out in the fields, horticultural researchers...

There is a dangerous misunderstanding on social media that needs to be addressed.  Just because something is posted on Facebook does not mean it is...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville will celebrate America 250 on Saturday, July 25, and the city needs your help to make it an unforgettable success.  From noon-9 p.m. that day, C.W. Day Park...

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees...

Harold Lee Wilhite, 85, of Cullman, Alabama, was born August 28, 1940, and passed away July 5, 2026. Harold will be remembered with deep respect...

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Timothy Irvin Hogland, age 65 of Cullman, AL.Tim married the...

Susan Marie Smith, 66, of Hanceville passed away Monday, July 6th, 2026. She was born February 25, 1960, to Daniel Luther Moody and Juliet...

Gary “Butch” Aris, born March 16th, 1951, died July 5th, 2026. Butch lived in West Point, Cullman County, AL. Butch was proceeded in death...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Flock series, part 1 CULLMAN, Ala. - Public records obtained by The Cullman Tribune show the Cullman Police Department’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) system has expanded over...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Friday, July 3, dedicated a Minuteman statue and memorial at Veterans Memorial Park at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park hosted its annual 4th of July Fireworks Festival Saturday, following a week of stifling temperatures and heat warnings that persisted throughout the majority of the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival has been recognized as Alabama's Best Music Festival in the 2026 Best of Bama Awards by Alabama...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Addison Vogelaar will be a senior next month, and God has been for her every step of the way. A...

Kitty Karla McClendon, 67, passed away on July 4, 2026. Born on February 13, 1959, in Clay, Alabama. She was the beloved daughter of...