Elijah Guyton named a D2CCA second team All-American
LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The University of West Alabama Football team's Elijah Guyton was named a D2CCA Second Team All-American on Wednesday.
Guyton garners his second consecutive All-American selection after a near perfect season in 2025 as the Tigers' place kicker.
This year, Guyton converted on 11 of his 12...
Obituary: Eric Maynard Segars
Funeral service for Eric Maynard Segars, 58, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, December 22nd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Antioch Baptist Cemetery, Pastor Tim Barbee and Pastor Jim Butts officiating. The family will receive friends at the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Local teams scattered throughout new ASWA basketball rankings
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released their new set of rankings for December 2025, and features eight local teams ranked within the top ten in their divisions.
GIRLS
Class 7A
1. Hoover (11-1)
2. Albertville (12-1)
3. Bob Jones (10-4)
4. Daphne (9-3)
5. Fairhope (15-1)
6. Auburn (8-1)
7. Prattville (11-4)
8. Alma...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 19, 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
December 15
theft of property; Dollar General; general merchandise; CR...
Obituary: Wanda Renea Mitchell
Wanda Renea Mitchell, age 63 of Baileyton passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born January 16, 1962, to William "Jack" Clarence Hendrix and Betty Reynolds Snell Hendrix.A Celebration of Life will be at First Baptist Church of Holly...
Obituary: Julian Adam Hamilton
Graveside Service for Julian Adam Hamilton, age 45 of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Cemetery; Visitation will be from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.Cullman...
Obituary: Herbert Harold Britton
Herbert Harold Britton died on December 17, 2025, after complications that arose froma heart attack. He was 83 years old at the time of his passing.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Henry Britton, Jr. and SarahVeatrice Hobson Britton. He is survived...
WSCC Christmas Spectacular thrills
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College hosted its annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 11, celebrating the holiday season through music, dance and performances that left audience members cheering and applauding.
The variety-style showcase featuring all of Wallace State’s artistic ensembles, including the Concert...
Op-Ed: The upward spiral that is parenthood
Pregnancy is the closest equivalent to a baptism/rebirth I have ever experienced. You spend your life in this daze and suddenly you just – are. You are a parent. The narrow worries you had are so minuscule now. Your goals, while the same, have...
Wallace State Sonography program graduates 2 classes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated graduates of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a pinning ceremony for graduates of the General/Vascular and Cardiovascular pathways.
Almost 30 students received pins at the ceremony that marked their successful completion of the program, with most...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging program celebrates graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Imaging program celebrated the success of nearly 40 students during its pinning ceremony for the class of 2025.
Program Director Kelli Rich congratulated the students, reminding them of all they’ve learned in their four semesters in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek grinds out a 56-53 overtime win over rival Addison
ARLEY, Ala.- Meek High School's basketball arena was packed wall-to-wall on Thursday night, as hundreds gathered in spite of a tornado watch to see a clash of 1A giants and area rivals in Meek (8-1) and Addison (6-3). The matchup didn't disappoint. The teams...
Obituary: Christina Nicole Chambers
A visitation will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home in Cullman, Alabama, from 3-7 p.m., with a rosary to follow at 7 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Prior to the funeral service Monday, a Celebration of Life will be held from 9-10:30...
Thunderstorms enter state late afternoon
CLANTON, Ala. – Thursday, 1:15 pm, Dec. 18, 2025
A broken to solid line of thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama around 4 pm, move southeastward throughout the evening, and exit the far southeastern sections before daybreak Friday.
Latest hi-resolution model data indicates enough instability and wind...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 15
possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1224
harassing communications; CR 1816
assault; CR...
Obituary: Doris Dean McMurry
Doris Dean McMurry, 91, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, December 18, 2025. Ms. McMurry was born in Blount Springs, Alabama, on June 25, 1934, to the late Fate Arthur and Mary Lou Hill Whitehead.
Doris is preceded in death by her parents;...
Obituary: Sarah Ann Nichols Pugh
Funeral services for Sarah Ann Nichols Pugh, 82, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m., Saturday December 20th at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12 p.m. until 2...
Obituary: Danny Ray Crumbley
Danny Ray Crumbley, age 69 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Cullman Regional. He was born April 4, 1956, to William J. Crumbley and Tansie Powell Crumbley.
A visitation will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Monday, December 22,...
Youth raise funds for First Source for Women
Calvary Baptist Church, Cullman recently held a “Collect Pennies” contest for First Source for Women. The winner was Reagan Duke. They brought in a total of $21.36. Left to right are Elijah Ross, Bodie Pugh, Xavier Duke, Reagan Duke and Mary White. (Calvary Baptist)
Welcome Homestead hosting classes
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Welcome Homestead, a locally owned regenerative farm and health store in Baileyton, is hosting classes for the community.
Owners Michael and Jaclyn Bailey said they have grown most of their own food for a while, but God called them to grow it...
Keep pets safe around holiday decorations and foods
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas decorations and holiday meals are part of what makes the season special, but they can also pose hidden dangers for pets.
Local animal welfare officials and national pet safety organizations encourage pet owners to take a few extra precautions during the...
Pet of the Week: Holly Klaus is waiting for you
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Klaus is a domestic shorthair tabby, approximately 1 year old, with a gentle presence that quietly draws you in. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Amiable and humble, Holly is happiest simply being near you. Whether she is following...
Cullman City Council closes out 2025 with marathon meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took on a huge slate of business and recognitions packed into its last meeting of 2025.
Achievements recognized
Councilman and Public Safety Committee Chair Chuck Shikle recognized:
Cullman Police Department School Resource Officer of the Year Daniel Palisay
CPD...
City School Board honors achievements, Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its final regular board meeting of the year Tuesday evening at Cullman High School, recognizing award-winning educators, celebrating state champions and approving key financial and calendar items.
The board reported that Cullman High School was named...
(Updated) Superintendent of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant arrested
Updated Dec. 18, 2025, at 8:39 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The superintendent of the Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Shannon “Jake” Calloway, 38, of Arley, is charged with two counts of aggravated criminal surveillance.
According to the criminal complaint, Calloway allegedly installed...
Obituary: Jerita Fay Elrod-Cobbs
Funeral Service for Jerita Fay Cobbs, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Daniel's Chapel Baptist Church with Jeremy Calloway and Dean Elrod officiating; she will lie in state at Daniel's Chapel Baptist Church from 1...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 17, 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
December 9
theft of property-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $1,096;...
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Split Tree Designs Hat Bar
CULLMAN, Ala. - What began as a personal project has grown into a full creative business for Stephanie King, owner of Split Tree Designs Hat Bar, a custom hat shop now operating inside Studio K and Co. in the Klein Building. If you’re looking...
Obituary: Linda Marie Phillips
Funeral service for Linda Marie Phillips, age 79, of Albertville, will be Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Tommie Wehunt
Tommie Wehunt, age 88 of Guntersville, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 16, 1937, in Cumming, GA to Mr. & Mrs. Hershel Gayton.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Mullinax; husband,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects road sweep of Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala.- It was senior night at Vinemont High School, where they hosted the Cold Springs Eagles in a county matchup on Tuesday night. Cold Springs would leave Vinemont with a pair of wins. In the varsity girls' game, it was a tight contest...
‘We shall remember’
Cullman honors veterans during Wreaths Across America ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – “Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach our children the value of freedom.”
The Cullman community gathered Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Cullman City Cemetery for the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony to reflect...
West Point Scholars Bowl fundraiser to feature local musicians
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Scholars Bowl Team will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Jan.17, in the school auditorium. The event will feature singer Sophie Henry, daughter of Scholars Bowl Coach Lee Henry, along with Eric Figueroa, Tim Bolin, Brady...
Cullman graduate Christina Chambers found dead in Hoover home
HOOVER, Ala. - Former WBRC Sports Reporter and 2006 Cullman High School graduate Christina Chambers was tragically found dead in her home in Hoover Tuesday morning, Dec. 16.
WBRC in Birmingham reported, “Hoover Police found Christina and her husband with gunshot wounds, and when medics...
Cold Springs High FCCLA spreads holiday cheer
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs High School FCCLA chapter spread holiday cheer through its FCCLA Angels community service project. The students raised funds through a candle fundraiser to adopt three local elementary students.
Members applied leadership and life skills by budgeting and planning purchases....
Obituary: Pamela “Pam” Jinkens Rimes
Pamela “Pam” Jinkens Rimes, lovingly known as Nonni, passed away on December 14, 2025 after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 12, 1950, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Chubbs Frazier and the late Winnie Jinkens.
Pam was...
Honey Baked Ham holds grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Honey Baked Ham held a grand opening event Saturday, Dec. 13, with the first 50 guests in line receiving free sandwiches for a year.
Owner Andy Gaghagen said, “We had a great turnout this morning for the grand opening event. We...
Shop with a Cop: ‘What it’s all about’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop, took place Saturday, Dec. 13. Officers took local children shopping for Christmas gifts at the south Cullman Walmart, thanks to generous donations from the community.
The annual event has...
COLUMN: Rudolph – an exclusive interview
You know him. You’ve sung about him, watched him on TV and probably even worn his likeness on an ugly Christmas sweater. But how much do we really know about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
I recently scored the interview of a lifetime, a sit-down with...
Obituary: Anthony Brandon Harbison
Anthony Brandon Harbison, born on June 13, 1947, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a resident of Birmingham, Alabama.
A visitation will be held at Bethany Baptist Church, located at 1612 Co Rd 201, Crane Hill, AL 35053,...
Obituary: Brian Edwin Lee, Sr.
Brian Edwin Lee, Sr., age 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 11, 2025, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. He was born on October 27, 1961, in Cullman, Alabama.
Mr. Lee is preceded in death by his: parents, Harold...
Obituary: Roy Williamson Williams, Jr.
Roy Williamson Williams Jr., longtime attorney for the City of Cullman, died Saturday, Dec. 13, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was 78.
Williams was born on December 8, 1947, in Birmingham, to Dr. Roy and Lucile Gentry Williams.
A member of...
Obituary: Joe Elwin Brown
Joe Elwin Brown, age 89, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. Born on February 6, 1936, Joe lived a remarkable life defined by faith, service, family, and deep ties to his community.
Joe was raised in Crane Hill, Alabama, and...
BOOK REVIEW:‘A Redbird Christmas’By Fannie Flagg
It is Christmastime, and I am rereading my favorite Christmas book, “A Redbird Christmas.” I remember Fannie Flagg on the WBRC-TV Morning Show in the 60s. After being refused a raise she quit her job and moved to New York City. Flagg has written...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison girls fall 55-27, boys win 60-48 at Lynn
Addison traveled to Lynn to play the county-rival Bears in a boy/girls matchup. The Addison girls came away with a 55-27 loss while the boys came out on top 60-48 in a game that was closer than the score would indicate.
Lynn 55 - Addison 27 (Varsity...
PREP BASKETBALL: Priceville’s Langlois drops 31 as Vinemont goes down 62-45
VINEMONT, Ala.- The 9-3 Vinemont Lady Eagles and their high-powered offense hosted an 8-2 Priceville Bulldogs team with a strong frontcourt on Monday night. One crucial mismatch proved to be the difference, and Priceville came away with a convincing 62-45 victory. The loss dropped Vinemont's...
Obituary: Larry James Johns
Funeral Service for Larry James Johns, age 75, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Darryl Bailey officiating; burial at Etha Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 11
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 601
giving false identity to avoid arrest; CR 504
possession of...
PREP SPORTS: Cold Springs’ Swidecki stars as Eagles, West Point compete in Holiday Invitational
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Both West Point's and Cold Springs' track and field teams participated in the Holiday Invitational indoor competition at the Birmingham Crossplex on Saturday. The event featured teams from across the state, and had over 30 individual competitions take place.
Kicking off the...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt’s walk-on Christmas arch is world’s largest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman unveiled a record-breaking architectural landmark on Nov. 20, 2025, as part of the rapidly expanding Cullman Christkindlmarkt. Standing 20 feet, 4 inches tall and spanning an extraordinary 47 feet, 5 inches wide, the new walk-on Christmas arch...
Obituary: Gerald Don Reid
Born in 1942, Gerald Don Reid passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 10, 2025, on his 83rd birthday. On the previous day, he’d spent the afternoon and evening with his daughters Cheryl Reid (William Whitley) of Decatur, Georgia, and Terry Chamness of...
Obituary: Gregory Bryan Booker, Jr.
Gregory Bryan Booker Jr., age 33, passed away on Dec. 12, 2025, leaving behind a love and legacy that will never fade.
Born in Tampa, Florida, he spent his early years loving sports, especially baseball, where some of his favorite memories were made playing alongside...
EDITORIAL: The cost of chaos, blogs, livestreams and the erosion of local news
There is a growing sickness in our information culture. It is not new, but it is getting bolder, louder and far more destructive.
It is the rise of local social media blogs that trade in trauma, chase emergencies and exploit other people’s worst moments for...
Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 13, 1945
From the files of Dec. 13, 1945
To and FroBy EAGLE EYE
Only a short distance makes a lot of difference in the depth of snow. This was the finding of Prof. E. L. Patrick who visited his parents, the Frank Patricks, last week. At the...
COLUMN: Our first Christmas together
We have spent 50 of them together. Jean and I spent our first Christmas together as husband and wife in 1975. We were still newlyweds. We were still broke newlyweds. We had been married for six months. We didn’t have much and we didn’t...
Obituary: Betty Dale Privett
Betty Dale Privett, 65, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday evening, December 11, 2025. Ms. Privett was born on July 31, 1960, to the late Felton Eugene and Geraldine Carroll Denney.
Ms. Privett is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Edward Privett;...
Obituary: Rodger Dale Pitts
Rodger Dale Earney Pitts, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on December 11, 2025, at his home.
A lifelong resident of Hanceville, Rodger was born there on April 14, 1944.
Rodger was a devoted member of the Hanceville community throughout his life. He worked alongside his father and...
Obituary: Janice Ruth Dacus
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Janice Ruth Dacus, 77, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Dacus passed away Friday, December 12th, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital. She was born February 14, 1948. She was a God fearing woman. She loved to garden, decorate and build. She loved her family...
Cullman man killed in I-65 crash; multiple people injured
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. Friday, Dec.12. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Gregory B. Booker, 33.
Troopers said Booker was fatally injured when the 2005 Infiniti G35 he was a...
DRG crews begin inspections across Cullman Power Board system
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Power Board customers may see crews from Davey Resource Group (DRG) in neighborhoods over the next several weeks as part of an inspection and verification project tied to the utility’s pole attachment agreement and ongoing system planning. The work will...
‘One of the most rewarding experiences’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted over 1,700 kids at the special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Thursday, Dec. 11.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said the special needs rodeo is one of the best ways to kick off...
CHS senior Madison Johnson receives full scholarship to Denison University
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School senior Madison Johnson was recently admitted to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, with a full, four-year QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship. This year, QuestBridge’s 55 college partners matched with only 2,550 finalists, who are recognized as Match Scholarship...
Local farmers honored at 104th annual meeting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - After a banner year fraught with battles on Capitol Hill and in weather-worn fields, Alabama farmers celebrated resiliency, resolve and their reliance on a higher power Dec. 7-8 in Montgomery.
Themed “Fighting for Farmers,” the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 104th annual meeting welcomed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont sweeps Hanceville at home
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a county matchup on Friday night, and Vinemont came away with a 2-0 sweep. In the varsity girls' game it was a tight contest through three quarters, but Vinemont broke things wide open...
Woodall, Butts named CCBOE/AmFirst November Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced that Derrick Woodall and Karen Butts were named November Employees of the Month.
Teacher of the Month: Derrick Woodall, HVAC instructor, Cullman Area Technology Academy
"Derrick exemplifies dedication, professionalism and a genuine passion for student success," said Adam...
Extension specialist outlines buying safe, appropriate toys and gifts this holiday season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The holiday shopping season is here, bringing with it the hustle and bustle of searching for the perfect gift. When it comes to children, it is important to buy toys and gifts that are not only safe but also appropriate...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point wins both matchups over Addison
ADDISON, Ala. - 1A Addison hosted a double header against 5A West Point on Friday night and came out with two losses. The Addison's girls' varsity team played West Point's junior varsity team and came away with a 39-30 defeat. The Bulldogs' boys played 3 good...
EMA: Be prepared for this weekend’s cold weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said residents should be prepared for dangerously cold weather this weekend. EMA Director Tim Sartin said a significant drop in temperatures is expected across the region beginning Saturday night and continuing through Monday morning. “Forecasts...
City of Good Hope thanks Nexan Building Products for longtime Christmas sponsorship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope shared the following message, thanking Nexan Building Products for its longtime sponsorship of the Christmas Love program:
“The City of Good Hope is honored to recognize Nexan Building Products, Inc. for 16 years of sponsoring Christmas...
Obituary: Sara Elizabeth Wilson
Sara Elizabeth Wilson, born on September 16, 1998, in Cullman, Alabama, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 27. A resident of Florence, Alabama, Sara was cherished by all who knew her. Known affectionately as Boo Boo, she was one of...
Obituary: Justin Bailey Hall
Funeral services for Justin Bailey Hall, 22, of Hayden will be 1 p.m. Sunday December 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 12, 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
December 10
criminal trespass-2nd degree; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW
Arrests
December 11
Edge....
Wallace St. Lady Lions still “nowhere near our ceiling” despite 79-41 win over Motlow
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Wallace State Lady Lions, ranked 13th in the NJCAA, continued their hot start to the season with a 79-41 thrashing of the Motlow State Bucks on Thursday night. Leading Wallace State was guard Leah Childress, who scored all of her team-high...
Obituary: Steven Dean Ozment
Steven Dean Ozment, age 63, passed away on December 9, 2025, at Hospice House in Birmingham, Alabama.
Born on September 9, 1962, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Steven was the son of Phyllis Ozment and the late David Ozment.
Steven is survived by his wife, Deanna Ozment, his...
Obituary: Francis Geraldine Snow
Francis Geraldine Snow age 82 of Cullman, Alabama passed away December 10, 2025. She was born September 7, 1943, in Cullman, Alabama.
Francis loved baking. She was known for her frozen peanut butter pie and brownies. She was known to bake for her family and...
Obituary: Hollena Faye Rosen
Holly was born to Hollis W Byrd and Nellie Faye Miller on Nov 24, 1961, in Cullman, Al. She flew to heaven on Dec 10, 2025. She will have a Wonderful Christmas.She is preceded in death by both her parents and Grandparents Eddie and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison boys and girls pick up wins over Sumiton Christian
Addison hosted the Sumiton Christian Eagles in a boys/girl's matchup and the home folks came away happy with two wins. The girls opened up with a nail-biting 45-39 win while the boys overcame a slow start to cruise to a 90-42 victory.
Addison 45 -...
Op-Ed: APA Journalism Foundation responds to UA suspending publications
The Alabama Press Association Journalism Foundation is stunned by the recent decision by the University of Alabama to suspend the publication of two student magazines, citing that these publications were not in compliance with federal regulations of DEI initiatives and may be in violation...
Lydia Haynes elected to State Equine Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, Alabama farmers gathered in the Capital City Dec. 7-8 to fine-tune commodity-specific leadership, charting the course for a productive new year.
Those Alabama Farmers Federation commodity committee elections were held during the organization’s...
Obituary: Doris Utah White
Funeral Service for Doris Utah White, age 97 of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, at...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 8
domestic violence; CR 18
shooting into occupied dwelling; CR 7201
harassing communications; Ellsworth Dr.
domestic violence; CR...
Vinemont Town Council addresses municipal funds and surplus equipment
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, addressing financial updates and municipal equipment during a brief session.
Council members approved two resolutions during the meeting. Resolution No. 2025-12-01 authorized the closure of the Municipal Park...
Judge Greg Nicholas retiring
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas is retiring after serving 20 years in the Alabama court system. In the 32nd Judicial Circuit, Nicholas served 19 years. His retirement is effective Jan. 26, 2026.
“I managed a total of 20 years working...
Pet of the Week: Sherwood and his soulful ‘Aroo!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sherwood is a Siberian Husky mix who is about 5 years old, with a steady medium energy that makes him a comforting presence from the moment he walks beside you. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
He has become a wonderful...
Outback opens in north Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. -The ribbon was cut on the brand-new Outback Steakhouse in north Cullman on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Cullman City Council and the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) joined in to officially welcome the restaurant to town.
CEDA...
CCSO hosts sponsor dinner ahead of this weekend’s rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual rodeo sponsor dinner on Tuesday night at Cotton Creek Warehouse, ahead of this weekend’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. According to the CCSO, Tuesday’s rodeo dinner drew one of the...
Falkville hosts 27th annual Christmas in the Park
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville hosted its 27th annual Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Jack McCaig Park.
Town of Falkville Marketing Coordinator Danielle Hayes said it was wonderful seeing everyone who came out to celebrate the season.
“David...
Hayden man killed in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hayden man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Robert W. Nerovich, 36.
Troopers said Nerovich was fatally injured when the 2011 Ford E-350 he was...
Obituary: John Wayman Plunkett
John Wayman Plunkett, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on December 9, 2025. Mr. Plunkett was born in Hollywood, Florida, on February 10, 1970, to the late J.T. Plunkett and Martha Marie Harris Plunkett.
John is preceded in death by his father. Those surviving Mr....
Obituary: Elizabeth Michelle Ezell
Funeral services for Elizabeth Michelle Ezell, 31, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Thursday, December 11th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Johnson Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at...
Obituary: Tracey Lynn Stewart
Funeral services for Tracey Lynn Stewart, 53, of Cullman will be 1 p.m. Friday, December 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Duck River Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at...
Obituary: Zelda Ann “Hidee” Turner
Funeral Service for Zelda Ann "Hidee" Turner, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; Visitation will be from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Raymond Turner
Raymond Lynn Turner, age 68 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born August 5, 1957, to David Turner and Airey Morgan Vance Turner.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David Leon Turner & Hal Vance; sisters, Melissa...
Obituary: Bobby Black
Funeral service for Bobby Black, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Whitley officiating; burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday,...
Obituary: Bailey Faith White
Funeral service for Bailey Faith White, 22, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Good Hope Cemetery, Rev. Wayne Barnette and Rev. Troy Puckett officiating. The family will receive friends at the...
ALL-SEC: Auburn’s Atkins leads quartet of all-conference Tigers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins earned First Team All-SEC honors while the league’s coaches voted defensive linemen Keldric Faulk and Keyron Crawford and running back Jeremiah Cobb to the Third Team, the Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday.
The Tigers’ first First Team All-SEC linebacker since Deshaun Davis in 2018, Atkins, a sophomore from Houston, Texas, delivered...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 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
December 5
theft of property-4th degree; criminal trespass; Wal-Mart; general...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders, Eagles notch county victories
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders in a pair of varsity matchups on Tuesday night, and each school came away with a win. In the varsity girls' game, Good Hope broke open a close game in the second quarter, outscoring...
Holiday safety at home: Protecting your family, tree and traditions
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Christmas quickly approaches, local officials are reminding families to slow down long enough to make sure the season’s decorations, lights and greenery don’t become fire hazards. For first-time families, older adults and anyone juggling packed schedules, simple precautions can make...
Fun holiday beverage trail
Several coffee shops around Cullman have rolled out their holiday drink and treat menus and there’s plenty to choose from. From cozy classics like the peppermint mocha to creative new concoctions topped with all the festive fixings, these Christmas treats make the colder days...
