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Obituary: Suzanne Portwood Adams
Suzanne Portwood Adams, 63, passed away August 31, 2026. Suzanne was loved by all who knew her and her love for everyone never wavered....
Obituary: Esther Ruth Cooksey
Funeral services for Esther Ruth Cooksey, 57, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Saturday September 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Carol Marie Speegle
Graveside service for Carol Marie Speegle, 75, of Hanceville will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, at Shelton Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hot and humid into this weekend
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the northern 2/3 of Alabama through Saturday evening and may be extended in later updates.
Although South Alabama...
Community Spotlight: Get to know Michael Sullins
Michael Sullins is a Cullman native who has a passion for history. His admiration for the community is deeply rooted by the arrival of...
East Cullman Baptist Church honors area first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. – East Cullman Baptist Church honored local emergency personnel Sunday, Aug. 30, during its annual First Responder Appreciation Service and Luncheon.
Representatives from emergency-response...
Wallace State seeks industry partners for 2026 Tools of the Trade career showcase
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College invites area businesses and industries to participate in the 2026 Tools of the Trade event on Oct. 27, 2026, from...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond, Fairview JV earn wins; Cullman falls to Priceville
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Holly Pond followed its weekend tournament championship with another varsity victory Monday while Fairview’s junior varsity team remained unbeaten and...
Now’s your chance to try speed skating
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shae Gentry, who owns Sportsworld Skate Center in Vinemont with his wife, Valerie, is introducing the community to a fast‑paced, highly...
EDITORIAL: Human suffering is not entertainment
There is a line between journalism and exploitation. It should not be difficult to find.
This weekend, a video appeared on social media showing a...
WALLACE STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER: Lady Lions earn historic first home victory, blank Southwest Mississippi...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s inaugural women’s soccer team made history Monday afternoon, defeating Southwest Mississippi Community College 1-0 in the program’s first home...
Arrests and incidents reported Sep. 1, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman...
Obituary: John Dennis Smith
Funeral Service for John Dennis Smith, age 49 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Doris Betty Jean Quattlebaum
Funeral service for Doris Betty Jean Floyd Quattlebaum, 88, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Arnold E. Abbott
Arnold E. Abbott, age 91, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Arnold was a preacher and minister who spent many years sharing his faith...
Fairview Senior Center hosts Car & Craft Show
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center hosted its first Car & Craft Show Aug. 29, at Randall Shedd Park. Senior Center Manager Angie Carter said they were excited about the turnout.
“We were very thankful...
Library hosts Community Plant Swap
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted a Community Plant Swap on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Local Pre-K teacher Danielle Holder put the event idea together.
“We had 25 in attendance and it was a...
Inaugural Scarecrow Trail coming to Heritage Park in October
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Literacy Council is inviting local businesses, nonprofit organizations, clubs, churches, schools and individuals to showcase their creativity during Cullman’s inaugural Scarecrow Trail at...
Obituary: Gary Chandler
Gary Chandler, age 84, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, at his home.
Gary was born January 15, 1942, to Floyd and...
Obituary: Bonnie Jean Smith
Heaven rejoiced on Saturday morning, August 29, 2026, as Bonnie Jean Bailey Smith, 92, of Cullman, Alabama, was welcomed home. Ms. Smith was born...
Obituary: Jeannette Eudy Balint
Jeannette Eudy Balint, of New Harmony, Alabama, formerly of Joppa, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at the age of 93. Jeannette...
Obituary: Connie Merring
In loving memory of Connie Merring, 74, of Bremen, Alabama.
Graveside services for Mrs. Merring will be 11 a.m., Monday August 31, 2026, at Johnson's...
Obituary: Robert Gerald Hardin
Funeral service for Robert Gerald Hardin, 88, of Vinemont will be at 4 p.m., Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 31, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 31, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Sportsworld, Tan Shack undergo facelifts with new owners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two longtime local businesses – Sportsworld Skate Center and Tan Shack – have changed hands and undergone facelifts over the last nearly 18 months. Shae and Valerie Gentry, originally from Montgomery, relocated to Cullman many years...
Georgia man arrested after 130 mph pursuit through Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Georgia man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly fleeing Cullman police at speeds exceeding 130 mph, driving into oncoming...
LOCAL VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond, Cold Springs seventh-graders, Fairview JV win tournament titles
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Local volleyball teams collected three tournament championships and several strong finishes Saturday, with Holly Pond winning the second annual Monica...
Blount County Fair returns Sept. 15-19
CLEVELAND, Ala. – Families are invited to experience the sights, sounds and traditions of the fair when the Blount County Fair returns Sept. 15-19, 2026, bringing...
Tropical Activity In Gulf And Increasing Heat This Week
CLANTON – Monday, 7:00 am, August 31, 2026
An area of low pressure off the Louisiana coast will likely become a short-lived tropical depression or...
Next Miss Wallace State Interest Meeting will be Sept. 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The next Miss Wallace State Interest Meeting will be held at the Burrow Center Recital Hall located at 801 Main St. NW, Hanceville on Thursday, Sept. 10...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Cullman, Fairview sweep week 2 matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman and Fairview swept their respective opponents Saturday as week two of the 2026 local youth football season concluded with Fireplug,...
Hanceville Council accepts $15K cell tower extension, addresses former police equipment, forensic audit
Publisher’s note: This article has been updated to clarify the terms of the cell tower lease agreement. Mayor Nolan Bradford said the city will...
Camp Patriot Charity Gala set for Sept. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Camp Patriot Charity Gala will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Cotton Creek. The event raises money for disabled Veterans. Crane Hill native Laura...
COLUMN: Everybody gets one
Now that I think about it, I suppose I’m a little like former President George W. Bush - though not because of his domestic or foreign...
Wallace State carries 26-game winning streak into 2026 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State flag football has yet to experience a loss.
As the Lady Lions prepare for the 2026 Alabama Community College Conference...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 29, 1957
From the files of Aug. 29, 1957
Sacred Heart Alumnae Hold Homecoming
Sacred Heart Alumnae from five states and one foreign country met for their homecoming...
COLUMN: I almost knew Elvis
This month we celebrated the life and remembered the death of one of the biggest names in the world of entertainment. Even though he...
Remembering Tabitha Franklin after 17 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tabitha Franklin’s friends and family gathered at Sportsman Lake Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, to remember the young woman who went...
Black Warrior Riverkeeper investigating another fish kill on Mulberry Fork
WAKLER COUNTY, Ala. – Another fish kill on the Mulberry Fork is being investigated by the nonprofit Black Warrior Riverkeeper.
In a Facebook post...
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY: Cullman girls place 2nd at Wildcat Invitational; local runners compete across 3...
CULLMAN, Co. Ala. — Four Cullman-area programs competed across three cross-country meets Saturday, Aug. 29, with Cullman’s girls earning a runner-up finish at the...
Local Music Spotlight: The Chandler Brothers
Tim and Micah Chandler are from Bowling Green, Kentucky. The brothers developed an appreciation for music at an early age as their father was...
Deadline to enter Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant is Sept. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Fairview High School auditorium. The deadline to submit an application to enter is...
Cullman to launch optional $10 monthly curbside recycling service in 2027
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman will move to an optional residential curbside recycling program beginning Feb. 1, 2027, replacing its small blue bins...
Cullman Police Department outlines Beau’s Law requirements ahead of Oct. 1 start
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department is encouraging dog owners to review Alabama’s new care, shelter and tethering requirements for outdoor dogs before Beau’s Law takes effect Oct....
PREP FOOTBALL: Fast start lifts Fairview past Hayden; Hanceville, West Point fall on road
CULLMAN CO., Ala. — Fairview opened a 16-point lead in the first quarter and held off Hayden 19-12 at home Friday night, while Hanceville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs opens season with a 9-0 home win over Vinemont; full...
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles kicked off their 2026 season at home on Friday night, facing county foe Vinemont. While scoring was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hangs on to take down Hartselle, 14-9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats were home Friday night hosting their long-time rival, the Hartselle Tigers. Similar to the week before, Cullman jumped out to an...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek holds off Winston County at home, 24-16
ARLEY, Ala. - After suffering a loss at Curry last week, the Meek Tigers returned home to take on the Winston County Yellow Jackets...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope gets in the win column with a commanding 47-23 win...
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders made a trip northeast to take on the Brewer Patriots on Friday night, looking to bounce back...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison heats up in the second half, takes down Lynn, 35-0
ADDISON, Ala. - The Class 1A third-ranked Addison Bulldogs (1-0) hosted the Lynn Bears in their home opener game at A.G. Hicks Stadium on...
Edgar Veigl named 2026 Cullman Oktoberfest Bürgermeister
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest has named Edgar Veigl its 2026 Bürgermeister. Veigl will serve as the festival's official ambassador during its four-day run...
Obituary: William Otis “Bill” Trimble, Jr.
W. O. “Bill” Trimble Jr., of Spring, Texas, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of August 23, 2026, at the age of 99.
Born on...
Obituary: Bonnie Sue Bailey
A graveside service for Bonnie Sue Bailey, 75, of Hayden will be 12:45 p.m. Saturday August 29th at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Roxie Shirley Ponder
Roxie Shirley Goodwin Fields Ponder passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. She was born May 2, 1935, to Ophir Goodwin and Elvia Wilson...
Wallace State seeks employers for Jill of All Trades event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is seeking area employers to participate in an event designed to introduce young women to job opportunities in skilled trades.
The second...
Cullman Tree Commission looks ahead to park plantings, Festival of Trees
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission is working on several projects that could shape how trees are planted, maintained and promoted around the city in the months ahead.
One...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison comes away with a commanding 3-0 win over Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. - The defending state champs and top ranked 1A Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their neighbors from across the lake, the 2A Winston...
County Parks and Rec gearing up for seasonal events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation has a few events planned for the entire family, beginning with the 30th annual Sweet Tater Festival.
The Sweet Tater Festival will take place Sept....
Cullman Elks to honor Jonathan Nethery with inaugural Jonboy Smoke Off
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Elks Lodge will fire up the smokers Sunday, Oct. 4, for a new barbecue competition honoring the life of Jonathan...
Cullman City Schools named 2026 Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction District
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has been named a 2026 Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction District by the Alabama School Counselor Association (ALSCA), recognizing...
Cullman County Schools offering free parenting support program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools is partnering with the Parent Project to offer Loving Solutions, a free program for parents and guardians of...
Prost to the Past! exhibit opens at Cullman County Museum Sept. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Museum will debut a new fall exhibition Friday, Sept. 18, from 6-8 p.m. Prost to the Past! will...
Obituary: Jenifer Johnson
Jenifer Johnson, 39, passed away peacefully at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by the love of family and friends who cared deeply...
PREP FOOTBALL: Week two preview; Cullman-Hartselle rivalry game the marquee matchup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Week one of the high school football season gave us thrillers like Fairview's comeback win at West Point and statement wins...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Remembering Roy Drinkard: Community members recall the man who helped shape Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Charles Hayes still has the $2 bill Roy Drinkard handed him at a Troy University football game.
“I met Mr Drinkard at a Troy football game and...
Community Plant Swap this Saturday at downtown library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library will host a Community Plant Swap on Saturday, Aug. 29, from noon-12:30 p.m. Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore said the event was planned by a local individual, but...
Pet of the Week: Sassy is ready to cuddle
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sassy, a relaxed and affectionate Bombay/Manx cat, is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Approximately 4 years old, Sassy is a delightfully easygoing...
Photographer Spotlight: Sherry Brown
“I’ve always had a camera since I was a kid,” Sherry Brown stated in an interview with The Tribune.
She said her first camera was a 110 pocket film camera...
Fairview Senior Center hosting Car & Craft Show this Saturday, Aug. 29
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center is hosting its first Car & Craft Show this Saturday, Aug. 29, at from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at...
Gudger announces major investment in school transportation for Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday announced a major investment in rural Alabama schools following the Alabama Legislature’s full funding of...
Obituary: Joel Herbert Carter, Jr.
A memorial service for Joel Herbert Carter, Jr., 82, of Hanceville is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman...
Obituary: Rufus Elwood Speakman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rufus Elwood Speakman, age 94, of Cullman, Alabama, who left this world on...
Obituary: Betty Jo Melton
A graveside service for Betty Jo Melton will be 12 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2026, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Bessemer, Alabama.
Ms. Melton was...
Obituary: Donnie Wayne McBrayer
Donnie Wayne McBrayer, a beloved husband, father, Pawpaw, and G-Pa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 20, 2026. He leaves...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Historical Society welcomes Anita Whitlock
CULLMAN, Ala. - President Beverly Wilkerson welcomed everyone to this month’s meeting of the Cullman County Historical Society at the North Alabama Agriplex. The...
First Source holding ‘Baby Bottle Boomerang’ donation drive
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – First Source for Women is a pregnancy resource center located at 203 Commercial Street NE, Hanceville. The nonprofit offers free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling and pregnancy...
Cullman Regional awarded $3.8M for residency program with focused obstetrics track
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three Cullman County projects will receive a combined $4,226,240 through the first round of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program grants announced...
Cullman man killed in Marshall County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. — A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:32 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, claimed the life of a Cullman man. Alabama State Troopers...
Periods of showers and thunderstorms through Friday
CLANTON, Ala. – Wednesday, 6:30 a.m., Aug. 26, 2026
Several upper-level disturbances will move across Alabama, producing periods of showers and thunderstorms through Friday, especially...
Obituary: Roy Drinkard
Roy Henry Drinkard of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 106, closing a life that spanned more...
A glimpse into Cullman Oktoberfest and Burgermeister history
As fall approaches the city of Cullman, there are several things we know to expect for certain. You can always count on autumnal treats...
Falkville man charged in Duck River Boat Ramp vehicle break-ins
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Falkville man has been arrested and charged in connection with the break-ins and damage of three vehicles at the Duck...
Chamber sets calendar through May 2027
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce met recently set event dates through May 2027.
As events approach, check the Chamber’s website for more details.
August 2026
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Wallace State names Jammie Lett head coach of men’s golf
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College has announced the hiring of Jammie Lett as the new head coach of the Lions' men's golf program,...
Obituary: Margaret Jo Gillespie Whitfield
Margaret Jo Gillespie Whitfield, 95, of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on August 23, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at Moss Funeral Home in Cullman...
Obituary: James “Jim” Glenn Peppers
Funeral service for James (Jim) Glenn Peppers, age 79, of Cullman is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State athletics announces agreement with Nike and BSN Sports
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Athletics has announced a new agreement with NIKE and BSN SPORTS. The agreement establishes NIKE as the...
Fairview Lions Club Labor Day celebration returns Sept. 7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A longtime Labor Day tradition will return to Fairview on Monday, Sept. 7, when the Fairview Lions Club hosts its annual Labor...
Senior Day at Oktoberfest to bring contests, music and new traditions Oct. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County seniors are being encouraged to break out the dirndls, lederhosen and German-inspired attire as the Cullman County Commission on Aging prepares for...
What makes Baileyton home? Residents answer town’s call for stories
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Ask someone what makes a place home and the answer usually has very little to do with municipal boundaries.
In Baileyton, it might be family land...
The Willow Path preparing for annual fundraiser, Night in the French Quarter
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit The Willow Path (formerly Victim Services of Cullman) will host Night in the French Quarter on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6-10 p.m. at the Cotton Creek...
Joppa Volunteer Fire Department pushes back against allegations members caused recent fires
JOPPA, Ala. – Members of the Joppa Volunteer Fire Department are pushing back against allegations circulating in the community that members of the department...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cold Springs’ Miranda Dykes looks to help lead Lady Eagles to deep...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cold Springs' Miranda Dykes is now a junior, and despite being a young team last year, the Lady Eagles constantly improved...
Obituary: Roger Edward Page
Roger Edward Page, 77, passed away on August 19, 2026. He was born on January 29, 1949, in East St. Louis, Illinois, and later...
Obituary: Fred Helms
Funeral services for Fred Helms, 75, of Hayden will be 2 p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2026, at High Rock FCM Church. Burial will follow...
Obituary: William “Bill” Hope Carroll
Funeral Service for William "Bill" Hope Carroll, age 90 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Cullman Heritage...
