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Cullman Regional Airport set for $279,267 taxiway pavement improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – A $279,267 pavement rehabilitation project is planned at Cullman Regional Airport - Folsom Field. Federal funds will cover approximately 95% of the total cost,...
To give back: Community softball game raises $1.4K, school supplies for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - On July 30, the community charity softball game at Champion Field at Ingle Park had one purpose: to give back.
And give back it did.
Hosted...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman Bearcats looking to ride momentum from strong finish into 2026 season
CULLMAN, Ala. - In year one under Trent Walker, the Cullman Bearcats suffered from a slow start that eventually cost the team a playoff...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 3, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Douglas MacArthur Wasson, Jr.
Douglas MacArthur Wasson Jr., age 51, passed away on July 28, 2026. Born on September 24, 1974, Douglas was a resident of Cullman, Alabama.
Douglas...
Obituary: Shannon Green
Shannon Lee Green, age 51, of Cullman, passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on Saturday, August 1, 2026. A memorial service will be...
Obituary: Donald Michael “Mike” Martin
Funeral service with military honors for Donald Michael “Mike” Martin, age 77, of Cullman is Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Cullman...
Obituary: Jim Mack Flanagan
Graveside service for Jim Mack Flanagan will be Monday, August 3, 2026, at Mount Zion Cemetery at 11 a.m. Mr. Flanagan was born November...
Obituary: Angela Dema Lee
Funeral service for Angela Dema Lee, 58, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
CCSO apprehends registered sex offender
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recently took absconded sex offender, James Jackson Pace, 65, into custody.
The CCSO said it received an...
From county standouts to national champions: Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts 26th...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Their paths began at eight Cullman County high schools and led to state championships, collegiate national titles, coaching records and decades...
Obituary: Sandra Annette Sinyard
Graveside memorial service for Sandra Annette Rushing Sinyard, 79, of Cullman will be at 5 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Prospect Cemetery, Bro. Steton Hayes...
More tips for hornworm control from Cullman County Master Gardeners
Hornworms are bright green and look similar to caterpillars, but are just hawk moth larvae. These seemingly innocent things are the biggest threat to your garden. (www.cullmantribune.com/2026/07/19/hornworms-masters-of-hide-and-seek)
“I use Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). This...
Lifestyle: Intro to ‘Summerween’
“Summerween” is an unofficial holiday celebrated during the summer. If you’ve made it past the Fourth of July, an excessive number of heat warnings and you’re ready for cooler weather...
Cullman library accepting seeds for ‘seed library’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library’s “seed library” is accepting fruit, vegetable, herb or flower seed donations from visitors.
Cullman County Public Library System Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore told The Tribune about...
Cayla Eclectic hosting ‘Free Swap’ Aug. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local artist and founder of Cayla Eclectic, Cayla Grace Murphy-Carnes, will host a Free Swap on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2-4 p.m. at Straight To Ale Brewing Speakeasy Venue, 2610 Clinton Ave. W,...
The Burrow Museum to host virtual lecture Monet & The History of Art Aug. 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College will host a special virtual presentation by Maggie Crosland, Ph.D., curator of European art at the Birmingham...
COLUMN: Not driving is driving me nuts
I learned to drive shortly after I learned to ride a bicycle. Since I didn’t need a license to ride a bicycle, I figured...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 1, 1929
From the files of Aug. 1, 1929
Cullman Country Club Staging Golf Tournament
The members of the Cullman Golf and Country Club have a golf tournament...
Nonprofits have until Aug. 3 to apply for Christkind Season of Giving at Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and regional nonprofit organizations have until Monday, Aug. 3, to apply for an opportunity to share their missions with hundreds of...
Periods of heavy rain with a few strong to severe storms possible today
Periods of showers and thunderstorms will occur across most of the state from early this morning through around midnight Sunday, with activity lingering in...
Op-Ed: Did you see the Buck Moon?
On July 29, there was the full moon, the Buck Moon – also known as: Thunder Moon, Salmon Moon and Hay Moon. The name...
Baileyton hosts Alabama State Horse Show
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton hosted the National Gaited Horse Association (NGHA) Alabama State Horse Show on July 25, at Baileyton Park Arena.
There were quite...
Good Samaritan hosting Alabama Lions Sight Mobile Eye Clinic Aug. 26, Sept. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Samaritan Health Clinic will offer vision exams at reduced prices with Alabama Lions Sight on Aug. 26 and Sept. 30.
Community Engagement Coordinator Susan Crane said the Clinic is blessed with an incredibly supportive...
Quick guide: Cullman County 2026-2027 school year – Open House schedules, first day attendance and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the start of the 2026-2027 school year just around the corner, Cullman County Schools is preparing to welcome students back to the...
Retail recruitment built on preparation, relationships and long-term planning
CULLMAN, Ala. – New businesses may appear to arrive quickly once construction begins, but Cullman Economic Development Agency Retail & Workforce Development Manager Susan Eller...
Wallace State Dental Assisting celebrates Class of 2026
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program celebrated the success of the Class of 2026 at a pinning ceremony on Monday, July 27.
“We wanted to...
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🍂🍻 Willkommen to fall in Cullman! The August–October Community Matters Oktoberfest Edition is here — packed with German heritage, festival information, hometown stories,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman Christian’s Piper Coots looks to help lead Lady Lions back into...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christian Lady Lions did some special things last season, as they went 11-15 and played in a Sub-Regional game...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
UPDATE: Missing 85-year-old Cullman man found alive
Updated Aug. 1, 2026, at 8:28 a.m.
Mr. Calvert was found alive and is safe early Saturday morning, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office....
CPD Sgt. Adam Walker earns FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Department Sgt. Adam Walker has completed a three-part law enforcement leadership program and earned the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association...
Holly Pond 5th annual Day in the Park coming Aug. 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Fire Department will host the fifth annual Day in the Park event on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 5-8 p.m. at Governors Park. Fire Chief Mike...
A Few Strong To Severe Storms Possible Saturday
CLANTON – Friday, 730 am, July 31, 2026
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon and evening for both the western and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hopeful that fresh faces in key offensive spots will lead...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - In Will McDaniel’s third season at the helm, the Holly Pond Broncos are looking to take another step forward, get...
Bart Crabtree announces candidacy for Cullman Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman business owner and former combat military policeman Bart Crabtree recently announced his candidacy for Cullman Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees. Crabtree...
Updated: Suspect charged with attempted murder after allegedly opening fire on Cullman County law...
BREMEN, Ala. – An officer-involved shooting occurred Thursday morning, July 30, as Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators attempted to serve a search warrant in...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Tankersley West
Shirley Ann Tankersley West, 80, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on July 28, 2026. Born September 21, 1945, in Alabama, Shirley will be remembered...
Obituary: Linda Louise Darden
Funeral services for Linda Louise Darden, 68, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Friday July 31st at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Shirley Faye Horton
Funeral service for Shirley Faye Horton, 84, of Eva will be at 2 p.m., Friday, July 31st, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Letter to the Editor: The start of a new school year
As summer draws to a close, excitement is building across our community as the Cullman City School System prepares to welcome 3,200 students back...
James C. Fields Jr. on the history of Colony
CULLMAN, Ala. – James C. Fields Jr. was the special guest speaker at the recent meeting of the Cullman County Historical Society. He spoke about the history of Colony.
Fields...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 30, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City of Good Hope hosting Back-to-School Bash Aug. 6
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Families are invited to celebrate the start of the new school year during the 2026 Back-to-School Bash, hosted by the City...
Hanceville celebrates America 250
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The city of Hanceville celebrated the America 250 on Saturday, July 25, at C.W. Day Park.
The day-long festivities include food and beverage options like JJ’s Tacos, Warehouse Nutrition and fresh watermelon slices. There were also several different vendors to browse, one of which traveled from Birmingham.
Both children and adults got to spend time playing in the fun zone sponsored by Life Church, with three bounce houses and face painting available.
Admission to the pool...
Pet of the Week: Gideon, a proper gentleman with extra toes and an extraordinary heart
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gideon is a precious polydactyl cat with a gentle spirit, a sublime personality and a few extra toes that make him especially...
Ivey proclaims Aug. 1 Will Roberts Day in honor of Alabama teen’s courage, faith
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday proclaimed Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, as Will Roberts Day across Alabama, honoring a 15-year-old whose battle...
Rt. Rev. Brendan J. Seipel, O.S.B. elected 11th Abbot of St. Bernard Abbey
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Wednesday, July 29, bells rang out over the St. Bernard campus to announce the election of the Right Reverend Brendan...
Obituary: Amelia Margaret Peinhardt
Amelia Margaret Peinhardt of Cullman passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on July 27, 2026, at the age of 85.
Ms. Peinhardt was born...
Obituary: Fred Allen “Peanut” Sparks
Memorial Service for Fred Allen "Peanut" Sparks, age 80 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Welti Cumberland...
Obituary: Alpha M. Wallace
Alpha M. Wallace, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Born on September 8, 1940, in Lawrence County, Alabama, Alpha was the...
Obituary: Ester Braswell
Ester Braswell, 94, of Huntsville, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving children.
Born on November 5,...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 29, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State adds former Priceville head coach Emily Williams to volleyball staff
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State has strengthened its volleyball coaching staff with the addition of former Priceville head coach Emily Williams as an assistant...
Wallace State Athletics Earns 2025-26 ACCC Athletics Academic Champion Award
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Athletics has once again demonstrated that success extends far beyond competition, earning the 2025-26 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)...
Pet safety: What to know about screwworms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is warning Alabamians to be on the lookout for this potential pest. New World Screwworms (NWS)...
‘Lasting Impressions: Fossils & Artifacts’ at Hanceville library
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville welcomed Education Curators Christian Wysmulek and Richard Trammell from the Alabama Department of Archives & History on July 22. The pair presented “Lasting...
CCPL to host Harry Potter birthday celebration July 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will be hosting a birthday celebration for the main character of JK Rowling’s fantasy universe and wizarding world, Harry...
Critter Crew Back-to-School Nature Quest happening Aug. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Critter Crew is offering a special kickoff to the new school year. The Critter Crew Back-to-School Nature Quest will take place at Sportsman...
FAITH: Good Hope’s Kaleigh Williams on her relationship with Christ, growing as a role...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope's Kaleigh Williams will be a junior at the start of the 2026-27 school year, and in an interview with...
ALDOT schedules Aug. 5 public meeting for Hwy. 69 widening, St. Bernard Bridge replacement project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has scheduled an in-person public involvement meeting to provide an update on the proposed widening of...
Obituary: Travis Lynn White
Travis Lynn White, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Sunday morning, July 26, 2026, at the age of 74. Travis was born on...
Obituary: Dorothy Ann Chaney
My wonderful mother Dorothy Chaney passed away on June 22nd.
She was 86 years young and lived a long life.
We are having a Celebration of...
Obituary: Hollis Wendell Baggett
A graveside service for Hollis Wendell Baggett, 81, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Thursday July 30th at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama....
Obituary: Frances Joan Leeth Miller
Funeral Service for Frances Joan Leeth Miller, age 74 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at West Point...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 28, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Spotlight on Secret Meals for Hungry Children
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pentastar South Car Club hosts a car show every year in June to support Secret Meals for Hungry Children. Mopars by the Lake Organizer...
Tribune Weather Command expanding weather camera coverage across Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – In Alabama, weather can change quickly.
A clear road can become covered by heavy rain. A quiet afternoon can turn into a severe...
Extreme Heat in Parts of State with a Few Strong Storms Possible Today and...
CLANTON – Tuesday, 6:30 am, July 28, 2026
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, and both coastal Mobile and Baldwin...
OmniPlex hosts Flip Trade Show
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Flip Trade Show made its way to Cullman OmniPlex earlier this month. The event brought 175 vendors with inventory spanning...
PREP FOOTBALL: After late coaching change, Sellers’ Hanceville Bulldogs finding confidence in revamped defense
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Following a 0-10 season for the Bulldogs, changes were made in Hanceville, just not when anyone expected.
Less than six weeks from...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Judy Freeman Anderson
Judy Freeman Anderson, 69, passed on July 23, 2026, and was a resident of Cullman, Alabama.
She is survived by her husband, David Anderson; her...
Obituary: Huey Wayne Hilburn
Huey Wayne Hilburn passed on July 24, 2026, at the age of 84; he was born July 13, 1942, in Luverne, Alabama, and was...
Obituary: Holly Ann Tucker
Holly Ann Tucker passed away in the arms of her loved ones on July 22nd, 2026, at the age of 43 after a long...
Obituary: Josephine Runell Thomas
Josephine Runell Thomas, known to most as Nell, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Nell was born in...
Obituary: Arestides Mandawe Raneses
A Century of Style, Grit, and Grace
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Arestides Mandawe Raneses,...
Obituary: Clois Janette Owens
Funeral Service for Clois Janette Owens, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Mack Soileau
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mack Soileau, who went to be with the Lord July 23,2026.
Born August 12,...
Obituary: Sister Jane Estelle Bishop, O.S.B.
Sister Jane Estelle Bishop, O.S.B., a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL, died peacefully at the monastery on July 23, 2026,...
Obituary: Gary Anthony Miller
Funeral service for Gary Anthony Miller, age 60, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Jacobs, Greer discuss Cullman’s ADECA partnerships at statewide conference
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and former Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer joined Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs...
MomCo – Cullman launching Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s MomCo group will officially launch on Monday, Aug. 3. The gathering will be held at Northbrook Baptist Church from 9-11 a.m. The church is located at 3691 Alabama Highway 157.
Organizers Katie...
Supporting local veterans: Devil Dawgs Concessions
Joe Brown, a retired Marine, started his business back when he was active duty. He’s the owner of Devil Dawgs Concessions.
“We just started with a hot dog cart. Something that...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Calamity Club’ by Kathryn Stockett
“The Calamity Club” was one of the most anticipated books of the year. It has been 17 years since Stockett’s first book, “The Help,” was published. “The Help” was wildly successful and was a...
Files from Yesteryear: July 25, 1957
From the files of July 25, 1957
Etha Community News
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Williams and sons, of Flint, Michigan are spending their vacation with her...
COLUMN: A trip that took me back in time
My memories were transported back more than half a century ago, even before I ever smelled the scent that firmly landed me there. I...
Arboreadum hosts local author Missy Gurley
CULLMAN, Ala. – Earlier this month, Arboreadum Bookshop and Garden held a book signing event for local author, Missy Gurley and her book “The...
General Dynamics Mission Systems expands hiring at Cullman facility with wave of new job...
CULLMAN, Ala. – General Dynamics Mission Systems has posted multiple new employment opportunities at its Cullman manufacturing facility over the past month, signaling continued growth...
Hanceville City Council welcomes new city clerk Teja McIntyre
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its July 23 meeting swore in new City Clerk Teja McIntyre. McIntyre replaces former clerk Tania Wilcox, who resigned earlier in the summer.
Mayor Nolan...
Community invited to charity softball game to benefit Curt’s Closet back-to-school drive – July 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt's Closet is set to take on the Sprout Fiber Internet and Cullman Electric Cooperative team as they host a free charity softball game Thursday, July...
Cullman law enforcement leaders celebrate partnership with Crime Stoppers at annual luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. – Solving crimes often begins with a single piece of information.
Whether it is a suspicious vehicle, the location of a wanted fugitive or...
Cullman County wins UA National Alumni Association Emerging Chapter of the Year
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama National Alumni Association held its annual Chapter Awards Dinner during the 2026 Chapter Leadership Workshop July 16-18, 2026. The Cullman County...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point’s Patterson hoping to help lead Warriors back to the postseason
CULLMAN, Ala. - Another season of West Point football is near, and after making the playoffs last year, junior quarterback Max Patterson will look...
Cullman County woman facing animal cruelty charge after dog found starved to death
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County woman is facing a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after being indicted by a grand jury...
Obituary: Sheila Jean Loyd
Sheila Jean Loyd, age 76, passed into the arms of her dear Savior on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, surrounded by her family at her...
Obituary: Chad Allen Quattlebaum
Chad Allen Quattlebaum, 47, was born on August 7, 1978, in Decatur, Alabama, and passed away on July 21, 2026, after a long battle...
Obituary: Dorothy Jeanette Davis
Dorothy Jeanette Davis, age 96 of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born, July 21, 1930,...
Obituary: Kathy Lauren Kirby
Funeral Service for Kathy Lauren Kirby, age 64 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Welcome Baptist Church...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
