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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County woman is facing a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after being indicted by a grand jury...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, July 21, approved a wide range of resolutions, purchases, contracts and subdivision plats.  The Commission adopted Resolution 2026-37, lowering the speed limit...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, July 20 meeting approved $5.09 million in financing for drinking water system improvements, held...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order No. 745 establishing the Governor’s Commission on Screen-Based Instruction to study the use,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Rose Petal Beauty, located at 1310 Second Ave. NW, Cullman, offers  specialty UV lash extensions as well as brow services.   Rose Petal is looking to partner with small businesses in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman Fire Rescue personnel have been deployed to Texas as part of an Alabama response to dangerous flooding and rapidly...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library invited Cullman County 4-H Extension Agent Kerri Roberts and Agent Assistant Daphne Gilmore to discuss and demonstrate solar power with young readers on July 15. Part...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into the current Cullman City Council term, Council President Pro Tem David Moss Jr. believes one of Cullman’s greatest success...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is providing an important update on the ongoing national outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cullman attorney Sara Baker is back in the Cullman County Detention Center after a specially appointed Walker County judge revoked...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

WARRIOR, Ala. – Organizers for the third annual Market at the Maze have officially opened the vendor application process for the fall 2026 season. Held annually at the West Blount Corn Maze, the two-day event functions as a combined community market and autumn festival, attracting regional families and local shoppers.  Unlike traditional stand-alone markets, this...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, voted this week in favor of legislation that would end the twice-yearly clock change by making daylight saving time...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomed physiatrist Nandan Patel, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group.   Patel earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He completed an internship in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County is collecting school supplies throughout July as part of its annual Stuff the Bus campaign.  Donations may be dropped off at EvaBank, Premier Bank, Cullman Electric Cooperative and the Cullman Police Department, according to United Way Office Manager Kayla Mize. Supplies may also be delivered during United Way’s weekend collection event at Walmart.   “With Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (happening) July 17-19, we encourage everyone to pick up a few extra school supplies while shopping,” Mize said.   She said a student’s school supply list can serve as a guide for selecting useful donations.  The most-needed items include pencils, crayons, markers, folders, glue sticks, scissors, backpacks and other classroom essentials. United Way asks that all donated items be new so students begin the school year with quality supplies.   Monetary donations are also accepted through Venmo and PayPal. Families and supporters may also purchase items through United Way’s Amazon Wish List.   “Every dollar donated goes directly toward purchasing school supplies for local students,” Mize said.  United Way has organized Stuff the Bus for several years to help Cullman County students and families prepare for the beginning of school.  Mize said the campaign is intended to provide students with the materials they need while reducing some of the financial pressure on families.  “Many local families fall into the ALICE category,” Mize said. “These are hardworking families who often struggle to make ends meet, and school supplies can be one more expense that’s difficult to manage.”  ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.  Mize said donations of any size can make a meaningful difference.  “Whether someone donates one pack of crayons or fills an entire backpack, every donation helps a local child start the school year with confidence,” she said.  Stuff the Bus also has personal significance for Mize. She first became involved with United Way by volunteering during the 2024 and 2025 drives.  “One day I stopped by the office to drop off donated supplies, and they asked if I wanted to interview right then for the office manager position that I had previously applied for,” Mize said.  “It’s a story I still laugh about today.”  United Way will also host its inaugural Dolly Parton Imagination Library Graduation Party Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Depot Park.  The event will recognize local children who are turning 5 and graduating from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as they prepare to enter kindergarten.  Families may attend activities, learn more about the Imagination Library and speak with United Way staff about the program. School supplies will also be collected during the event.  “It’s another great opportunity for the community to support local students while celebrating our youngest readers,” Mize said.  For more information or to make a donation, visit United Way of Cullman County on Facebook or at www.uwaycc.org, or call 256-739-2948.  Drop-off locations include the Cullman Electric Cooperative, Cullman Police Department, EvaBank (Hwy. 157 and Cherokee Avenue) and all Cullman-area Premier Bank of the South locations.  

CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into her first term on the Cullman City Council and her role as council president, Kim Hall said her early...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Every community has individuals whose contributions quietly become part of its foundation. For  Cullman, one of those individuals is Charlotte Fowler Miller Rumore. Long...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council at its July 14 meeting heard from Councilmen Michael Johnson and Jerrold Flanigan reported on a grant-writing seminar they recently attended in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is moving forward with a $1.5 million renovation and expansion of The Center of the Arts Community Theatre, a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into his term representing Place 4 on the Cullman City Council, Paul Schaffer said the city’s ability to grow will depend largely on infrastructure...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman attorney Sara Baker, who is awaiting trial on multiple felony charges alleging she attempted to kill her husband by placing...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission met on Tuesday, July 7, for its monthly meeting. The commissioners approved the minutes of the previous meeting and went on to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Unsheltered International held its annual Dinner & Charity Auction on Friday, July 10, at The Venue at Cotton Creek.  Unsheltered International is a nonprofit...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Visit Cullman has been named the 2026 Alabama Tourism Organization of the Year, the highest honor presented to a destination marketing...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex last week hosted its monthly Lunch & Learn. This one was titled “Edible Flowers: Growing, Harvesting Cooking”...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Infrastructure improvements are moving forward on Logan Street Southwest, with additional work planned on Sixth Street Southwest and Austin Avenue Southwest. City...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Updated July 14, 2026, at 5:57 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A vehicle reported stolen from Huntsville was recovered Monday evening in Cullman, leading to the arrest of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department hosted its first-ever Citizens Academy on Saturday, July 11.   Police Chief Joey Duncan said the Academy gives participants an opportunity to learn more about...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is preparing to replace approximately 9,100 linear feet of its 30-inch primary water transmission pipeline, a nearly 60-year-old line that...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman residents using an average of 8,000 gallons of water per month are expected to save roughly $10 per month under the city’s fiscal year 2027...

CULLMAN, Ala. – 2nd Fridays was a celebration of America 250 on Friday, July 10 downtown. With 16 nonprofit sponsors, well over 50 vendors and 31 food trucks, festivalgoers had plenty to do. On the main stage were The Overtones, who...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office operates its own Flock Safety automated license plate reader system, maintains a written policy for its use and produced audit records...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Kids Loving Kids is requesting donations be brought to the Spirit Life Church throughout the month of July.   For “Christmas in July” they advise that...

With catfish living in almost all of the freshwater streams, creeks, rivers and reservoirs in Alabama, the Alabama Tourism Department decided it was time...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of State and Cultural Vistas are pleased to announce that Ella Stephenson is one of 65 Americans selected...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville City Council at its meeting on July 9 approved several appointments, funding requests and community initiatives. These included the approval of a long-discussed rezoning ordinance and the relocation of the city's food pantry.  The council nominated Teja McIntyre to serve as city clerk. An official employment offer will be extended to McIntyre in the coming...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Rise Raptor Project out of Huntsville visited the Cullman County Public Library on July 6. Nikki McElroy and her daughter Lorelei McElroy showered the audience...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported a significant decline in traffic fatalities following its statewide Fourth of July holiday enforcement...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation’s North Region will host a public involvement meeting on July 15, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. The public is...

Flock series, part 2 HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s four-camera Flock Safety system became part of the city’s law enforcement transition after officials dissolved the Hanceville...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, July 6, meeting approved new fiscal year 2027 sanitation, sewer and water rates, along...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Monday voted to table a motion to create a franchise agreement with Sprout Fiber Internet, declining to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune earned 39 total honors in the 2026 Alabama Press Association Media Awards and related awards program, including 17 first-place...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 7, at the Vinemont Town Hall.   During the work session, council...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Fire & Rescue is a testing site for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) course, the first step toward becoming a firefighter. The department was a happening place...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville will celebrate America 250 on Saturday, July 25, and the city needs your help to make it an unforgettable success.  From noon-9 p.m. that day, C.W. Day Park...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Flock series, part 1 CULLMAN, Ala. - Public records obtained by The Cullman Tribune show the Cullman Police Department’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) system has expanded over...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Friday, July 3, dedicated a Minuteman statue and memorial at Veterans Memorial Park at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park hosted its annual 4th of July Fireworks Festival Saturday, following a week of stifling temperatures and heat warnings that persisted throughout the majority of the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival has been recognized as Alabama's Best Music Festival in the 2026 Best of Bama Awards by Alabama...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

As Americans celebrate our nation’s semiquincentennial, we are grateful to our forebears for a multitude of reasons, including the public health advances that have improved...

BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m. Friday, July 3, claimed the life of a Blountsville teen and...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama shoppers will have a chance to save on certain back-to-school purchases during the state’s 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.  The sales...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Caleb Elrod, a cattle farmer and principal of Parkside School in Cullman County, has been selected to participate in Class VII of Agricultural Leaders for Alabama (A.L.F.A....

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Alabama’s unparalleled artificial reef system added another jewel to its crown this week when the Argosy VI, a former riverboat...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville and Hanceville Parks and Recreation will host the Hanceville America 250 Community Celebration on Saturday, July 25, from noon-9...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Flores Eyecare hosted the inaugural Run for Good 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, June 27, with proceeds benefiting the Good...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Two people have been arrested in connection with the Wednesday, July 1, shooting incident at Smith Lake Park, according to the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Fireworks are a familiar part of Independence Day celebrations, but local and state officials are reminding residents to know the law, watch...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Independence Day celebrations can be fun for families, but they can be frightening and dangerous for pets.  The Cullman County Animal Shelter (CCAS) is urging...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - For the first time, the public is being asked to participate in the Wild Turkey Brood Survey. With this tool, the Alabama Department of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Dripping Springs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will host a Genealogy Workshop Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 1-3 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the...

Members of the Cullman High Class of 1996 are invited to attend the 30-year class reunion Saturday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m.   The event will take place at Ethos Craft Brewing, located at 1849 County...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism held its first Skateboard Camp last week at Skate Depot Park downtown, giving children a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Updated June 30, 2026, at 7:11 p.m. CULLMAN Ala. – The Cullman Amateur Radio Club held its Field Day June 27-28 at Veterans Memorial Pavilion at...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Tourism continues to be a major economic driver for Cullman County, generating more than $325.5 million in visitor spending and supporting...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman was recently recognized by the Liberty Learning Foundation for its continued support of the organization’s civics education programs in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - SOAR Counseling & Consulting, LLC has been recognized as a 2026 Best of Alabama winner in the Counseling & Therapy Practices category,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting Thursday, June 25, the Hanceville City Council approved funding for a municipal operations software modernization project and postponed...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Carlton Lenard Adams, of Bessemer and Adger, Alabama, was sentenced last month to 120 months in prison after pleading guilty in...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Want to become a firefighter? The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) course is your first step. Hanceville Fire & Rescue is a testing site, and will hold...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Country Wok Owner Kenny Lee was a soldier in the United States Army. Being deployed to Iraq gave him the opportunity...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, June 22, adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers, declared nuisance properties...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - What began as an internal school system complaint involving then-Cold Springs High School teacher and head girls’ basketball coach Paige Parker Adams...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, June 22, adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers. What is a data...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Mary Carter Store on Saturday, June 20, held a special “Make & Take” workshop for Father’s Day. The activity encouraged...

CRANE HILL, Ala. - On the morning of Saturday, June 20, customers cut fresh flowers, sampled local honey and made their own bouquets at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Aug. 13, 2009, Cullman County resident Tabitha Lynn Franklin, then 27, vanished.  She was a mother of three. She was known to family and friends...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services (CLECS) will host its fourth annual charity golf tournament Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Terri Pines Country Club.  The tournament...