Monthly Archives: July 2026
Obituary: Sharon Ann Sparks
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...
Obituary: Duane Earl Hildreth
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Duane Earl Hildreth, who passed away on July 9, 2026, at the age...
Op-Ed: Rural communities deserve the same healthcare access and opportunities as everyone else
In Washington, healthcare debates often focus on insurance plans, reimbursement rates, and federal spending. In rural America, the conversation is often much simpler: Will...
Public invited to ALDOT North Region transportation planning meeting
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...
Records show Hanceville Flock cameras authorized for transfer after police department dissolution
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 council approves utility rates, theater grant, AHSAA contract
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, July 6, meeting approved new fiscal year 2027 sanitation, sewer and water rates, along...
Obituary: Nathan Ray Thomas
Nathan Ray Thomas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on August...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 9, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview Town Council tables motion on Sprout franchise fee agreement
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Monday voted to table a motion to create a franchise agreement with Sprout Fiber Internet, declining to...
The Cullman Tribune earns 39 honors; wins inaugural Alabama CFINR award
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 Town Council seeks federal support for Highway 31 expansion
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 Fire & Rescue hosts 26 for latest CPAT course
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...
Pet of the Week: Macie Moo is a priceless companion
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...
Obituary: Jean Wynn
Jean Wynn, of Cullman, AL, passed away Monday, July 6. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Arvel J Wynn,...
Obituary: James Wheeler “Poppy” Daniel
James Wheeler “Poppy” Daniel, age 87, passed away in July 2026. Born on June 22, 1939, he was the son of Thomas Levi Daniel...
Obituary: Nathaniel Putnam Hutchinson
Nathaniel P. “Hutch” Hutchinson, age 87, of Hanceville, passed from this life on Thursday, July 2, 2026. A celebration of life for Hutch will...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 8, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tiny pest, big problem: Researchers take on tomato virus outbreak
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...
Editorial: Facebook is not a free-for-all
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...
Call for volunteers: Help Hanceville celebrate America 250
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...
3 local students graduate from Ole Miss
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees...
Obituary: Harold Lee Wilhite
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...
Obituary: Timothy Hogland
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...
Obituary: Susan Marie Smith
Susan Marie Smith, 66, of Hanceville passed away Monday, July 6th, 2026. She was born February 25, 1960, to Daniel Luther Moody and Juliet...
Obituary: Gary Lee “Butch” Aris
Gary “Butch” Aris, born March 16th, 1951, died July 5th, 2026. Butch lived in West Point, Cullman County, AL. Butch was proceeded in death...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 7, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Records show Cullman Police Department’s Flock camera system expanded as retention policy changed
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...
Dripping Springs DAR dedicates Minuteman statue at Veterans Memorial Park
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...
Smith Lake Park celebrates America 250 and 4th of July
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...
Alabama Strawberry Festival named ‘Alabama’s Best Music Festival’ by Alabama Magazine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival has been recognized as Alabama's Best Music Festival in the 2026 Best of Bama Awards by Alabama...
FAITH: Cullman’s Addison Vogelaar discusses her faith, life-changing trip to Guatemala, religious influences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Addison Vogelaar will be a senior next month, and God has been for her every step of the way. A...
Obituary: Kitty Karla McClendon
Kitty Karla McClendon, 67, passed away on July 4, 2026. Born on February 13, 1959, in Clay, Alabama. She was the beloved daughter of...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Patsy Jo Wilson
Patsy Jo Wilson, age 74, passed on June 15, 2026; born May 11, 1952, of Cullman, Alabama.
Patsy Jo was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Timmy Lemark Hines
Funeral service for Timmy Lemark Hines, age 63 of Cullman, is Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...
Obituary: Winford Charles Gregory
Winford Charles Gregory, born on August 14, 1956, in Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Cullman Health Care. His departure left...
WSCC Machine Tool Technology hosting CNC Machining Camp July 13-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Machine Tool Technology/CNC program is hosting a CNC introductory camp for high school juniors and seniors. The camp will be held...
Summer Concerts at Art Park Thursdays in July
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host “Summer Concerts at Ark Park” every Thursday through the end of July.
CPRST writes: “Join us for an evening of live...
Op-Ed: Mom tips for summer survival
Summer heat is no joke and nothing to handle unprepared. Though it’s not so easily avoidable, especially when you have children.
Here are some tips to keep...
The American Revolution and today – immunization saves lives
As Americans celebrate our nation’s semiquincentennial, we are grateful to our forebears for a multitude of reasons, including the public health advances that have improved...
COLUMN: Happy Birthday, everyone
July, July – my, oh my – is it really July? – Christmas was only last week – and now the new year is...
Files from Yesteryear: July 4, 1946
From the files of July 4, 1946
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
Next Wednesday, the Cullman Chamber of Commerce will have a membership campaign here. Business...
Teen killed, 4 people injured in Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m. Friday, July 3, claimed the life of a Blountsville teen and...
Obituary: Allen Theron McSwain
Allen Theron McSwain, age 95, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. After...
The invisibility cloak: Why some swimsuit colors disappear in the ocean
When you’re packing your beach bag, you probably think about sunscreen, towels and snacks. But it turns out that the color of your swimsuit...
Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 17-19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama shoppers will have a chance to save on certain back-to-school purchases during the state’s 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.
The sales...
Museum celebrates John G. Cullmann’s birthday
CULLMAN, Ala. – John Gottfried Cullmann was born on July 2, 1823, and died on Dec. 3, 1895, at 72. The Cullman County Museum, houses in a replica of his home, offered...
Farmer, Parkside Principal Caleb Elrod selected for elite A.L.F.A. Leaders program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Caleb Elrod, a cattle farmer and principal of Parkside School in Cullman County, has been selected to participate in Class VII of Agricultural Leaders for Alabama (A.L.F.A....
408-foot Argosy VI latest addition to Alabama’s Artificial Reef Zone
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Alabama’s unparalleled artificial reef system added another jewel to its crown this week when the Argosy VI, a former riverboat...
Heat Advisory Continues with a Few Severe Storms Possible
CLANTON –Friday, 7:30 am, July 3, 2026
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop mainly near and north of I-20 today. A few storms could produce...
COLUMN: Pop! Boom! Ohhhhh!
That, my friends, is the sound of a very distinctive holiday: the Fourth of July.
Sure, we've got more important ones. Like Thanksgiving, that glorious celebration of...
Cullman Christian School Science Club raising funds for travel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School launched its Science Club at the end of this school year. The club is raising funds to go toward travel to zoos, museums,...
Hanceville America 250 Community Celebration set for July 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville and Hanceville Parks and Recreation will host the Hanceville America 250 Community Celebration on Saturday, July 25, from noon-9...
Run for Good 5K & Fun Run raises funds for Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flores Eyecare hosted the inaugural Run for Good 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, June 27, with proceeds benefiting the Good...
2 arrested in Smith Lake Park shooting investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two people have been arrested in connection with the Wednesday, July 1, shooting incident at Smith Lake Park, according to the...
Obituary: Cary van Mark Bennett
Lifelong Cullman resident, devoted parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, and beloved chiropractor, Cary Bennett, born September 21, 1961, to Margie and...
Obituary: Brittney Lynne Campbell
Some people leave a mark on the world simply by being kind. That was Brittney.
On June 27, 2026, after an epic battle with cervical...
Obituary: Melvin Ray Barbee
Funeral Service for Melvin Ray Barbee, age 83 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Cheyenne “Becky” Rebecca Hilbert
Cheyenne "Becky" Rebecca Hilbert, age 72 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her residence. She was born, July 25, 1953,...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Editorial: Alabama’s age-of-consent debate is not as simple as a Facebook comment
Every time Alabama sees a case involving an educator, a school employee and a student, the same public argument erupts.
One person says the age...
FAITH: Good Hope’s Caroline Neighbors discusses helping people find God, religion through golf
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope's Caroline Neighbors will be going into her junior year in August, and she has a very strong relationship with...
Fireworks safety: Know local rules before lighting up the Fourth
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fireworks are a familiar part of Independence Day celebrations, but local and state officials are reminding residents to know the law, watch...
CCAS urges pet owners to prepare before Independence Day celebrations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Independence Day celebrations can be fun for families, but they can be frightening and dangerous for pets.
The Cullman County Animal Shelter (CCAS) is urging...
Pet of the Week: Minnie, a diamond in the rough
CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Minnie, a German Shepherd who is approximately 4 months old. This medium-energy girl with a cheery spirit and a shy, tender heart is The...
U.S. Men’s National Team to face Belgium in Round of 16 of FIFA World...
With its 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, the U.S. Men’s National Team is through to the Round of...
Cullman’s Allen Jiang receives degree from Georgia Tech
ATLANTA - Allen Jiang of Cullman has earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology...
Obituary: Christopher Wayne Williams
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Christopher Wayne Williams, 54, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Williams passed...
Hot And Humid With Severe Weather Today
CLANTON –Wednesday, 100 pm, July 1, 2026
The latest model and observational data show very high instability and an atmosphere conducive to damaging wind gusts...
Obituary: Herman Leon Haney
Funeral service for Herman Leon Haney, 75, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, July 3rd, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 1, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ADCNR opens Wild Turkey Brood Survey to public
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - For the first time, the public is being asked to participate in the Wild Turkey Brood Survey. With this tool, the Alabama Department of...
ALEA announces holiday enforcement and safety efforts ahead of historic 250th Independence Day celebration
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As Alabamians prepare to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America’s independence, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging all travelers to...
Dripping Springs Chapter of the DAR hosting Genealogy Workshop July 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dripping Springs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will host a Genealogy Workshop Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. The meeting will be held at the...
CHS Class of 1996 reunion set for Aug. 29
Members of the Cullman High Class of 1996 are invited to attend the 30-year class reunion Saturday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m.
The event will take place at Ethos Craft Brewing, located at 1849 County...
