Ivey signs bill preventing student use of cell phones in Alabama public schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, May 14, signed the FOCUS Act, prohibiting students’ use of smart phones and other wireless devices inside Alabama’s public schools.
Flanked by middle school students, Ivey signed the FOCUS Act into law Wednesday morning in her office.
“In...
CCBOE breaks ground on new additions at Hanceville Middle, Child Development Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was busy on Wednesday, loading up on a school bus in the morning and visiting several county schools. Two of their stops were particularly important, as they officially celebrated the groundbreakings for new additions...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 13
harassing communications; person
theft of lost property; person; wallet...
Strike Out Stigma Baseball with the Biscuits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), River Region community partners, and the Montgomery Biscuits are stepping up to the plate once again for Strike Out Stigma Night, an annual event with a goal of increasing awareness around mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
Join us...
29 golfers close under par at the AHSAA’s 76th State Golf Tournament
BIRMINGHAM – The weather couldn’t dampen the AHSAA State Golf Championships at Oxmoor Valley RTJ Golf Course in Birmingham Tuesday as all golfers were able to complete 36 holes – and the end result was phenomenal.
23 boys’ golfers finished the two rounds under par, and six girls...
DHR: New features available for EBT cards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is pleased to announce the newest feature for EBT cards and SNAP clients. The EBT cards now have a Lock/Unlock and alert feature available on the ConnectEBT app and website. This feature will allow...
Allbright secures Republican nomination for Alabama House District 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Republican Heath Allbright won the special primary election for Alabama House of Representatives District 11 on Tuesday night, beating out fellow Republican Donald Fallin.
Unofficial results (total from both counties)
Allbright: 1,909 votes, 54.26%
Fallin: 1,609 votes, 45.74%
Unofficial results from Cullman County
Allbright: 1,444 votes
Fallin:...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
May 12
Slaten, Russell J.; 44
domestic violence-3rd...
‘God will give you the biggest reward in the end’: West Point’s Layla Franks wins Miss Horizon of Hope Pageant
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Miss Horizon of Hope Pageant has been going on for almost 20 years now. Not only is it put on for a good cause, all of the participants also got to walk in honor of or in memory of...
Op-Ed: Alabama Legislature seeks to protect our rural roots with 2025 regular session accomplishments
During the 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, lawmakers have worked hard to address the needs and issues in every portion of our state - from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley, from the Wiregrass to the Blackbelt, from the big cities...
Wallace State celebrates Class of 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated commencement exercises on Friday, May 9, where around 600 students walked across the stage in two ceremonies for the Academic and Applied Technology programs and the Health Science programs. More than 2,000 degrees and certificates will...
Myrex officially qualifies for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local businesswoman Cindy Myrex has officially qualified to run for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special election dates for Alabama House District 12. This seat was previously held by Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, who resigned...
West Point’s Sutter brothers highlight first round of AHSAA State Golf Championships
BIRMINGHAM, AL – West Point High School brothers Bailey and Rawlin Sutter grabbed the limelight of the 76th AHSAA State Golf Championships Monday with the two top rounds as the participants battled through inclement weather much of the day at Oxmoor Valley RTJ Golf Course.
Weather conditions kept several classes from completing...
Anderson named first recipient of Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School senior Erin Anderson has been named the first recipient of the newly established Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship, a $2,000 award supporting Cullman County students pursuing careers in the medical or first responder fields.
The scholarship was created to honor...
Cullman City Council takes next step at airport
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, May 12, approved the next step in a major overhaul of Cullman Regional Airport, voting to award the bid for an airport hangar to Newell, Park & Eleazer Construction, LLC in the amount of $2,734,670.
Airport...
Good Hope Council recognizes Future Foundation Scholarship recipient
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – At its first May meeting on Monday night, the Good Hope City Council kicked things off by recognizing Good Hope senior Tyler Wright, this year’s City of Good Hope Future Foundation Scholarship recipient. Wright is the fourth Good Hope student...
Saint Bernard’s McBride, Kerber win Fr. Luke Fazi Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Abigail McBride and Madilyn Kerber received the coveted Fr. Luke Fazi Award at the recent St. Bernard Athletic Awards Ceremony in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center. This award is named in honor of Fr. Luke Fazi who was athletic director, coach and...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 8
assault; CR 1720
harassing communications; CR 1082
harassment; CR 321
violation of protection order; 500 2nd Ave....
Q&A with District 11 candidate Heath Allbright
Below is the transcript from The Tribune’s Q&A session with District 11 candidate Heath Allbright on Saturday, May 10.
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Noah Galilee (NG): Hello and welcome. Thank you for joining us for tonight's special forum for the Alabama House District 11 race. This event is presented...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘My teammates have truly felt like sisters to me’: Fairview’s Josie Earl reflects on Aggie career
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview senior Josie Earl has been playing softball for nine years and one of her favorite parts of the experience was making so many friends along the way. In this interview Josie shared some of her favorite memories from her playing...
Gudger secures $1.1M in funding for North Alabama Agriplex
Updated May 12, 2025, at 6:35 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, announced at the monthly meeting of the North Alabama Agriplex that he has secured $1.1 million in funding for the capital campaign to expand and create new facilities in...
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: On the run with Nancy Scott
Anyone who's been through Cullman Middle or High School in the last 20 years probably knows Nancy Scott, but they probably don't know her life before her career as an educator.
Scott began her career 1962 at Lloyd Noland Hospital in Birmingham, where she trained...
Hanceville library hosting free makeup class May 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville’s Shirley Burden Public Library will host a free makeup class on Thursday, May 15, at 4 p.m.
Faith Hershberger will be leading the demonstration. Hershberger is a Hanceville resident, Mary Kay consultant and a part-time commercial pilot.
Those interested in attending the...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential through Tuesday
A Flood Watch is in effect into Monday for portions of central and southeastern Alabama.
From Friday through early Sunday morning, widespread 1-3 inches of rain with spots over 5 inches have occurred generally south of I-20. Through Tuesday afternoon, bands of showers and thunderstorms...
COLUMN: One to whom I owe so much
Who was the first person in this world I ever laid eyes on? Okay, yes, the very first one may have been the doctor who delivered me, but I didn’t know him, so he doesn’t count. He was not the one with whom I...
Files from Yesteryear: May 10,1962
From the files of May 10, 1962
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY — Dike Lee Moss celebrated his first birth anniversary on April 24. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Moss of Rt. 1, Cullman and his grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. R....
Op-Ed: Powering America’s future starts in Alabama
America’s economic future hinges on energy — its reliability, affordability and availability. Nowhere is that future being written more decisively than in Alabama.
While much of the country debates how to adapt to growing energy demands, Alabama is acting. With foresight and purpose, our state...
‘We’re all they have’
Spotlight on local VFDs
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Cullman County is home to more than two dozen volunteer fire departments, all of which share the same mission of serving and protecting their communities. Operating with limited resources but a drive to serve, these departments are staffed...
A note to the Class of 2025: Max Townson
To the graduating class of 2025, here’s a story that may sound similar to yours. As Cullman High School senior Max Townson prepares to graduate on May 23, he and his family reflect and express gratitude for all the years of growth, learning and...
Anderson, Johnson named principals at West Point, Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Shannon Anderson as the next principal of West Point Elementary School and Todd Johnsonas the next principal of Vinemont Middle School.
Anderson will assume the role at West Point Elementary, replacing Principal Michael...
Uhrig, Weaver named principals at Good Hope, Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Ashley Uhrig as the next principal of Good Hope Primary School and Danny Weaver as principal of Holly Pond Middle School.
Uhrig has worked for Cullman County Schools for 12 years. She currently...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential this evening
A Flood Watch is in effect for far southeastern Alabama until 1 pm Monday.
For areas in far southeastern Alabama, where both the Flood Watch and Slight Risk are in effect, there is a threat of severe storms through 6 pm. A few supercells this...
Robles Martinez, Brannan named Fast Track Boys, Girls State representatives
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Giovanny Robles Martinez of Hanceville has been named Wallace State Community College Fast Track Boys State representative, and Brooke Brannan, also of Hanceville, has been named Wallace State Community College Fast Track Girls State representative.
Girls State and Boys State are prestigious...
25 detained in child pornography investigation in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. – More than two dozen people were detained as part of a child pornography investigation in Morgan County on Friday, May 9, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
“Earlier today, investigators with the Morgan County Sheriff's Criminal Investigations Division, along with...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Charli Kyser’s 2 HRs and 4 RBIs lead Lions past Snead State
ALABASTER, AL | Wallace State rebounded from their loss yesterday to eliminate Snead State 6-0 in the loser’s bracket of the ACCC Div I Softball Championships. Wallace State improves to 47-12 while Snead State ends their season at 28-32.
The Lions will play later today...
Op-Ed: Upholding integrity in local governance
The need for accountability and broader perspectives
In recent times, Cullman County residents have witnessed a concerning trend among some elected officials: a shift in positions and policies that seem to align more with personal or political gain than with the commitments made to voters.
This...
Fairview Town Council talks new Jack’s Family Restaurant, fire department improvements
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on May 5, 2025. The meeting opened with an invocation led by Julie Grimes.
A major order of business included Henry discussing the $144,500 Community Development Block Grant recently awarded...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 4
harassment; person; 2nd Ave. NW
May 7
harassing communications; person
harassment;...
Baileyton council recognizes student athlete, sets dates for events
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Windell Calloway and opened with an invocation by Councilman Dewayne Sumner on Monday, May 5, 2025.
The first resident to receive special recognition from the mayor and town council was Paxton...
Pet of the Week: Meet Ms. Willa Dean
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Ms. Willa Dean, a gorgeous Siberian Husky who is approximately 3-4 years old. She is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This sweet lady is best described as having low to medium energy with a hidden talent. Willa Dean’s vocals...
Cullman’s Brian Fortenberry honored in national BBQ competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brian Fortenberry of Fortenberry Farms in Cullman, received an unexpected but thrilling honor recently when he was invited by National BBQ News Magazine to participate in the prestigious 2025 Sauces of Honor competition — an international search for the most versatile...
Councilman announces run for House District 12 seat; quarterly financial report presented
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth announced at Monday’s council meeting that he will not seek reelection to his seat, and that he will run for the District 12 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives being vacated by Rep. Corey Harbison,...
Hudson awarded Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Etta Hudson was awarded the Tagged for Industry Involvement Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 2, in Montgomery.
Hudson is the daughter of Adam and Sabrina Hudson of Logan.
A graduate of West Point High School, Hudson...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison falls at No. 2 Hackleburg in 1A semifinals
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – Addison handled Lynn in round three and they were back on the field for a highly-ranked battle at Hackleburg Thursday night, competing in the Class 1A semifinals for the first time since 1995. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs’ stellar playoff run ended there...
Catholic community celebrates election of first US-born Pope
CULLMAN, Ala. – Just before lunchtime (local) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of a new Pope over the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is an Augustinian friar from Chicago, the first Pope from...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions drop 1st game of ACCC Tournament in extra innings
ALABASTER, AL | The Lions opened play in the ACCC Div I Softball Championships with a 5-3 loss to Northwest-Shoals in eight innings. Wallace State falls to 46-12 while Northwest-Shoals improves to 26-28-1.
The Lions will face Snead State at noon on Friday. Snead State...
Severe weather threat today and Friday
Scattered thunderstorms, possibly forming into clusters, will enter northwest AL and affect areas mainly near and north of I-20 through the evening.
South of I-20, mainly isolated thunderstorms are expected this evening. However, high resolution models continue to show scattered thunderstorm development south of I-85...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 5
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 698
possession of dangerous drugs; CR 1422
criminal mischief; Finley Circle
May...
A few severe storms possible today with unsettled weather into next week
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 8 am north of a Livingston – Montgomery – Auburn line.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop near and north of I-20 by mid to late afternoon and last into the evening. South...
Ivey signs LuLu’s Law, enabling shark alert system for coastal counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, May 6, officially put her signature on House Bill 437, Lulu’s Law, which establishes a shark alert system under the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for beaches and shorelines in Baldwin and Mobile counties.
The...
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the upcoming special election in State House District 12. Qualifying will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, and will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13,...
Holly Pond Town Council meeting notes: May 5, 2025
HOLLY POND, Ala. - At its Monday, May 5, meeting, the Holly Pond Town Council approved the minutes and financial report from last month’s meeting before moving on to committee updates, including plans for new landscaping near the event center, ongoing streetlight and sign...
Registration open for Wallace State summer STEAM camps
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is hosting a series of summer STEAM camps from June 9-13 for students entering grades 3-12. The camps offer hands-on experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), encouraging students to explore these subjects through engaging...
Cullman County Relay For Life Benefit Car Show set for May 31
CULLMAN, Ala. - The community is invited to come out and support a good cause at the upcoming Cullman County Relay For Life Benefit Car Show, set for Saturday, May 31, from 5-9 p.m. at Depot Park in Cullman. Organized as part of Cullman’s...
DA: 58 cases dismissed due to Hanceville PD’s illegal actions
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Wednesday, May 7, said that 58 felony cases have been dismissed due to the illegal actions of former Hanceville Police Department officers, including the police chief.
“Since Day 1, I have committed to being transparent...
Chamblee named new Cullman County Schools transportation director
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Kyle Chamblee as the next Cullman County Schools transportation director.
Chamblee is currently the principal of Vinemont Middle School. He will replace Jeff Harper, who recently announced his retirement.
Chamblee will oversee day-to-day operations...
Aderholt announces over $1.9M in FAA grants for Cullman, Albertville airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Wednesday announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $1.9 million in federal Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) to support critical improvements at two regional airports in Alabama’s 4th Congressional District.
“These federal investments in...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s season ends at North Regional; Meek, Addison compete at East Regional
FLORENCE, Ala. – After splitting its first two North Regional matchups on Tuesday, Good Hope returned to the field Wednesday for an elimination game against Cordova. The score was knotted at 2 going into the bottom of the seventh inning and the Blue Devils...
WSCC TENNIS: Women’s Tennis finishes Top 10 at National Championships
TYLER, TX | The Wallace State Lions women's tennis team recently competed in the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championships in Tyler, TX. They finished 10th overall, matching their finish from last year.
Singles Results
Flight 1: Noelle D'Angelillo won her first match 6-0, 6-0 before...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions have their sights set on another ACCC tournament championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The ninth-ranked Wallace State Lions' softball team heads to Alabaster on Thursday as the top seed in the 2025 ACCC Softball Championship. They finished the regular season with a 46-11 record overall and 26-6 in conference play. The Lions are looking for their...
WSCC BASEBALL: Lions look to make some noise at ACCC Tournament Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Lions' baseball team heads to Oxford on Thursday to compete in the 2025 ACCC Division I Baseball Championship. They finished the regular season with a 33-21 record overall and 21-15 in conference play. The Lions are the fifth seed and...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 5
theft of property-3rd degree; person; miscellaneous; Cherokee Ave....
‘Read Between the Wines’ at Sipsey Winery
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Read Between the Wines Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at Sipsey Winery inside The Flying Fifty Hotel. Membership is free and open to all.
“I’ve always been a total bookworm,” said the club’s coordinator, Madison Wren....
Boilin’ for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third annual Boatin’ and Boilin’ fundraiser was held at The Grille at Trident Marina on Saturday, May 3, hosted by Alabama Lakewide Charities to kick off the lake season and raise money for an important cause.
Saturday’s boil partnered with Skier’s...
Berlin getting $295K from State to widen, resurface Mt. Carmel Drive
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, recently announced he secured more than $545,000 in funding from the Ivey administration for needed road repairs and improvements in Cullman and Winston counties.“Good roads are important for our area’s economic success, but...
Ivey signs SB119 ‘intended to combat inner city gun violence’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, May 5, signed Senate Bill 119, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, and Rep. Cynthia Almond, R-Tuscaloosa.
According to the Governor’s Office, the bill is “intended to combat inner city gun violence.”
It includes:
New firearm possession prohibitions....
Cullman man gets 50 years for 2019 escape from detention center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man, who was found guilty by a Cullman County jury on Thursday, April 3, 2025, of second-degree escape, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the crime.
Anthony Ray Beasley, 53, of Cullman, was...
Hanceville’s annual Fish-O-Rama returns May 22–24 with new Special Needs division
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Parks & Recreation will host its annual Fish-O-Rama fishing tournament from May 22 to 24 at Veterans Memorial Park in Hanceville. This free three-day event is open to participants of all ages and abilities.
The event kicks off...
Wallace State Women’s Golf advances to National Tournament
OXFORD, AL | The Wallace State Women's Golf team competed in the NJCAA South District Tournament at Cider Ridge Golf Club last week. The Lions finished the tournament in fourth place. Their finish earned them a spot in the National Tournament, May 13-16.
Wallace State...
Lindsey, Taylor, Rutherford named principals at Hanceville, Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Michael Lindsey as the first principal of Hanceville Primary School and Troy Taylor as the new principal of Hanceville Elementary School. Barnette is also recommending Erica Rutherford as the new principal of...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope splits with Dora, Hamilton at North Regional
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders secured an area championship last week and they were back on the field Tuesday morning at the 4A North Regional Tournament at Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence. The Raiders got the day started with an 11-1 win...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 3
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; clothing; $25; Olive...
Hollingsworth announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth on Monday, May 5, announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special election dates for Alabama House District 12. This seat was previously held by Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison preparing for semifinal series at No.2 Hackleburg
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs (27-9) took care of business last week, sweeping Lynn (12-1, 11-6) to advance to the state semifinals for the first time in 30 years. Now, they’ll travel to Hackleburg to play the Panthers (29-7) Thursday with a trip...
House District 11 candidates: Who’s paying whom?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Understanding where candidates’ funding comes from and where it goes can help voters understand what candidates believe and which causes they support, what kinds of people they represent and, in some cases, who might be expecting representation from them.
In 2020, The...
Searching for treasures: Senior event May 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center will host a special event on Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m. featuring Alabama historian, speaker, explorer, treasure hunter and collector Jim Phillips.
“Jim Phillips will be here to share many stories of his historian experiences,” Cullman...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs, Hanceville fall at regional tournaments
FLORENCE, Ala. – Both the Cold Springs Eagles and Hanceville Bulldogs finished runner up at their respective area tournaments last week and they were both back in action at regional tournaments on Monday. Cold Springs fell to Lindsay Lane (13-3) and Tuscaloosa Academy (16-14)...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 1
domestic violence; stalking; CR 703
menacing; CR 216
burglary; Hwy. 91
harassment; CR 1599
harassing communications; CR 587
domestic...
‘Memories mean more to me than any crown’: Auburn Burtis crowned as Miss West Point Princess
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School held its annual Miss West Point Pageant on April 19 and freshman Auburn Burtis beat out the competition to take home the Miss West Point Princess crown. Auburn has been competing in pageants for 12 years,...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Lions clinch ACCC regular season championship after split at Southern Union
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Lions secured the 2025 regular season conference championship with a split of their two-game series at Southern Union on Thursday. With the 11-8 win in 13 innings, Wallace State claimed the top spot in the conference. Unfortunately, the Lions fell...
COLUMN: A fresh coat of paint works wonders
She said, “What do you not do? You write, you sing, you play instruments and you even build instruments. Do you paint?”
I grinned and said, “Oh, yes ma’am, I sure do paint.”
Then she asked, “When did first begin painting?”
I replied, “I can’t say for...
ACES: Alabama Farm Poll coming to a mailbox near you
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - A random sampling of Alabama farmers will receive the Alabama Farm Poll from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University researchers via the U.S. Postal Service. This poll is the first step toward providing Alabama lawmakers and decision-makers with...
2nd annual Pickleball Tournament returns to Arley Day Festival May 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Arley Day Festival will host its second annual Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at Hamner Memorial Park in Arley. The tournament will begin at 8 a.m. and will follow a mixed doubles round-robin format. Entry is $25 per player...
Cullman elementary students enjoy STEM Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from East and West Elementary Schools spent Thursday, May 1, making marshmallow catapults, learning computer code and more as part of the annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Day.STEM Day is a key part of Cullman City Schools’ curriculum...
CPD honors local child nutrition workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department partnered with Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe and the south Cullman Walmart on Thursday, May 1, to recognize some of the community’s unsung heroes — the child nutrition workers at Cullman City Schools. Police...
‘This is really about inspiring a love of reading’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County recently celebrated the relaunch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Now, the UWCC oversees the Imagination Library for Cullman and Winston counties. The event was held at the Cullman County Public Library in downtown Cullman.
The Imagination...
Jordan’s Junk Drawer raises over $2.6K
CULLMAN, Ala. – A group of local residents, through a charitable drive born out of Leadership Cullman County – Jordan’s Junk Drawer – recently assembled and distributed 50 sensory kits to schools, hospitals, libraries and other spaces. The drive raised $2,630 and collected 343...
Files from Yesteryear: May 3, 1934
From the files of May 3, 1934
CLASSIFIED ADS
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FOR SALE—One milk cow, calf eight weeks old, good milker. W. R. Hicks, Hicks Garage, Hanceville, Ala. 3may-2.
ROLL FILMS DEVELOPED—Two guaranteed prints of each, good negative, 25c cain. Reprints 2½c, daily...
STATE TRACK MEET: Cold Springs captures 2A Girls championship; full local results from Cullman, Gulf Shores
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Track & Field Championships were held in Cullman and Gulf Shores this weekend and the Cold Springs Eagles overcame the rest of Class 2A, as well as a pair of weather delays, to capture another blue map.
Local...
STATE TRACK MEET: Local standouts earn medals at 4A-7A State Meet in Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES, Ala. – We had a big group of local standouts in the field at the AHSAA 4A-7A State Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Gulf Shores this weekend and several of them will be returning home with some hardware. The 1A-3A state...
Metcalfe, Stallings named April CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in their professions.
Teacher of the Month: Beth Metcalfe, sixth-grade math, Holly Pond K-8Pictured left to right are Holly...
14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer Archery Tournament set for Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D Archery Tournament is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Cullman Community Archery Park. Hosted by the Heritage Archery Club and the Bowhunters of Alabama, the event welcomes archers of all...
Another round of heavy rain and possible severe storms today
A line of showers and thunderstorms ahead of a strong cold front in western Tennessee and Mississippi at 7 am will reach northwestern Alabama by late morning and move through the state this afternoon and evening. The SPC currently has the state in a...
Fairview awarded $144.5K for sewer project necessary to build Jack’s restaurant
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Town of Fairview was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $144,500.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said the grant “will extend sewer service to facilitate local business development including a restaurant that is expected to bring 30...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 30
identity theft; person
unauthorized use of vehicle; person
May...
Pet of the Week: Take a garden stroll with Tulip
CULLMAN, Ala. - Take a moment to get to know Tulip, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week! Tulip is an Aussie/border collie mix who is approximately 3 years old.
This beautiful, sweet gal has low to medium energy and, according to her caretakers, is “a...
Wallace State brings homes 40 medals from Alabama SkillsUSA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 40 medals from the Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championships and Career Expo held last week in Mobile. More than half of the medals won were gold medals at 25, followed by nine silver medals and...
Increased severe weather threat today
…Areas near and north of I-20 upgraded to Enhanced Risk today…
Due to forecast higher instability and a slightly southward track of the upper-level system, there is an increased risk of severe storms, especially near and north of I-20.
Clusters of thunderstorms will begin affecting northwestern...
Celebrating Paula Garmon Harris’ journey from Wallace State to pharmacy leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Paula Garmon Harris’ story is a testament to the transformative power of community colleges. As a proud alumna of Wallace State Community College, Harris’ journey from a student with limited resources to a leader in the pharmacy world is truly inspiring.
Harris...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison sweeps Lynn to advance to 1A semifinals
ADDISON, Ala. – After defeating Pickens Academy on the road in round two, the Addison Bulldogs were back home hosting Lynn in the Class 1A quarterfinals on Thursday. The Bulldogs dominated game one 12-1 and after falling behind early in game two, they rallied...
