Arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CHS introduces new athletic trainer for 2026-2027 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School has a new athletic trainer for the 2026-2027 school year, who will be working across all sports this...
Cullman man faces drug distribution charges following Hwy. 157 traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department said a Cullman man was arrested Sunday night following a traffic stop on Alabama Highway 157.
According to the CPD,...
Commission on Aging seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging is asking individuals, churches and businesses to give approximately one hour a week to help deliver meals and companionship to...
Extreme Heat Warning and a few strong storms today
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for all of central Alabama through 9 p.m. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the remainder...
COLUMN: Don’t pay the stupid tax
For those of you who have been reading my column for a while you know I occasionally write about stupidity. More specifically, my stupidity - a subject I...
Cullman City Schools among Alabama’s best in 2025–26 ACAP results
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools “continues to demonstrate what is possible when resilient students, supportive families and dedicated educators work together toward a common goal: helping...
Get to Know: Zach Lee
Zach Lee is a Cullman native who volunteers on several local boards and participates in many charitable efforts.
He started his education in Cullman City Schools, but transferred to Vinemont around middle school and...
17-year remembrance event planned for missing Cullman woman Tabitha Franklin: Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, friends and supporters will gather on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Sportsman Lake Park to honor the life and memory of Tabitha Franklin, who has been missing since Aug. 13,...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 15, 1935
From the files of Aug. 15, 1935
Bees and Butterflies
Alex Evers has returned from a trip to Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bright spent Sunday...
COLUMN: Man’s best friend
I am a dog man! No, that is not a super hero; however, I have had a couple of dogs that were heroes…at least...
Cullman Police Department adds Bell Jet Ranger to aviation fleet
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department has unveiled a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter as the newest addition to its fleet, providing officers with...
James Doss transferred to state prison to serve 325-year sentence
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Michael Doss, 67, of Cullman County, has been transferred to state prison to serve a 325-year sentence imposed after he...
Obituary: Glenn E. Williams
Funeral services for Glenn E. Williams, 79, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Tuesday August 18th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Bobby Waddell will...
Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids seeks support for new school year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As students begin the 2026-27 school year, Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids is asking the community to help ensure local children have food...
Beneath the surface, part 3: What the claims about Vista Lago get right,...
Read part 1: www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/11/beneath-the-surface-part-1-adem-says-vista-lago-permit-is-first-direct-npdes-discharge-to-smith-lake
Read part 2: www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/13/beneath-the-surface-part-2-4-wastewater-permits-operate-in-smith-lake-watershed-but-none-discharge-directly-to-lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the public campaign surrounding Vista Lago Smith Lake Development, the argument has often been reduced to two...
Colony Town Council addresses road concerns, funding
COLONY, Ala. – The Colony Town Council at its Aug. 11 addressed local roads.
The Council announced that the town was not awarded a grant from the Rebuild Alabama Act Annual Grant Program this year.
The Alabama Department of...
Hanceville Holly Market coming this December; vendors needed
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville will host the Hanceville Holly Market this December, and vendors are needed.
The city’s parks and rec department posted: “The City...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison dominant in 53-6 jamboree win vs. Marion County
ADDISON, Ala. - The preseason third-ranked 1A Addison Bulldogs hosted the Marion County Red Raiders for a jamboree game on Friday night and, in...
2 more defendants reach plea agreements in Hanceville Police Department corruption...
Eric and Donna Kelso ask court to schedule plea hearings; four of six defendants now have agreements with prosecutors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two more defendants...








































