Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo named 2023 Harper Lee Award...
MONROEVILLE, Ala. – The Monroeville Literary Festival will present this year’s Harper Lee Award to former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo March 4 at...
ALEA’s Marine Patrol set to launch spring boating basics/license course
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Springtime in Alabama is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare for boating season.
Troopers within the Alabama...
Behind the curtain with ‘Steel Magnolias’ and Cullman Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – As opening night and the inevitable curtain calls near, the cast and crew of Cullman Community Theatre’s (CCT) “Steel Magnolias” are...
Show your heart some love this month with a heart-healthy diet
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - When it comes to heart health, diet matters. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of...
11 Eagle Award winners honored for contributions to Alabama State Parks
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Winners of the seventh annual Eagle Awards were honored Saturday as part of Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park.
The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison claims area championship with 38-32 win over Sumiton...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Sumiton Christian Lady Eagles for the championship of Area 13 Thursday night and Addison was...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs downs Locust Fork 48-40 to...
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles looked to add yet another area championship to their trophy case Thursday night as they faced...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman takes 72-70 4OT thriller at Hartselle to claim...
HARTSELLE, Ala. — After defeating Decatur in the opening round of 6A, Area 14 Tournament Monday night, the Bearcats returned to Hartselle High School...
Obituary: Ida Louisa Kugler
Funeral Service for Ida Louisa Kugler, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Tommy Charles Bartlett
Tom was born Oct. 23, 1938, to parents J.J. and Estelle Frazier Bartlett and privileged to grow up in a loving family with four...
Obituary: Lonnie Joe Overton
Funeral service for Lonnie Joe Overton, 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
15 local students named to Samford University fall 2022 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 2,022 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a...
Obituary: Hoyt Noel Slatton
Mr. Hoyt Noel Slatton was born Dec. 26, 1948 to Lester and Elaine Slatton. He passed away Wednesday Feb. 8, 2023 peacefully at his daughter’s...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Attorney asks for continuance on multifamily dwelling request
CULLMAN, Ala. – The conditional use request for multifamily dwellings on John Cooper Drive S.E. off Old Hanceville Highway was withdrawn by attorney Matthew...
Ivey encourages AL college students to apply for Governor’s Office Internship...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the application period is open for the Governor’s Office summer internship sessions. She encouraged Alabama...
Robb Holladay warns students of vaping hazards
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students from Cullman Middle School and Cullman High School received a lesson on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from an atypical teacher. Robb...
Wallace State partners with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is partnering with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts to students. Students in Wallace State’s Salon...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Mary Alice Willingham
Funeral service for Mary Alice Willingham, 90, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Cullman Area Chamber Launches New Search for President/CEO
Cullman, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber Board of Directors is committed to building a thriving community by working with city and community leaders to best meet the needs of our community. After several months of searching for a permanent leader of the organization, the Board announced today that they are re-opening the search for a new President/CEO.
The Chamber search committee did receive several applications; however, none of the applicants met the requirements outlined by the Board as necessary to continue moving the organization forward. Therefore, the Board has decided to conduct a full executive search in order...
Obituary: Pauline Collins
Pauline Collins, age 80, of Linden, North Carolina, formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham,...
Obituary: Reba Winnell Crow
Funeral service for Reba Winnell Crow, age 95, of Eva, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
City of Good Hope breaks ground on Love’s Travel Stop
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A crowd of local elected officials and representatives from all over Cullman County gathered near the 305 exit on County...
Obituary: John Albert Redding
A Celebration of Life service for John Albert Redding, 75, of Cullman will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, from 6 p.m. until 9...
Obituary: Margie Ann Sexton
The graveside service for Margie Ann Sexton, 80, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Bro. Troy...
Obituary: Nellie Gay Pace
Funeral service for Nellie Gay Pace, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Coleman Berl Harris
Funeral service for Coleman Berl Harris, 82, of Vinemont, will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Woods...
Alabama ABC Board launches new quarterly sweepstakes
MONTGOMERY. Ala. - The popularity of Alabama ABC Board’s annual fall allocated whiskeys sweepstakes has opened up more opportunities to shop for hard-to-find brands.
In...
‘Spread the Love’ with the United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County encourages residents to “Spread the Love” to their neighbors and friends by donating to its...
Just wing it: Wing prices fall for Super Bowl LVII
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Football fanatics in the United States are big fans of chicken wings at most Super Bowl parties. In recent years,...
Books and Brews coming Feb. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Books and Brews, presented by the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County, is slated to return to Goat Island...
US Dept. of Ed: American Rescue Plan, other pandemic relief funds...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Education (Department) has released new data estimating that more than 18 million students have received direct financial...
PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at St....
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Point made the short trip to St. Bernard for a pair of varsity matchups against the Saints and Lady Saints...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison advances to area tournament title game with 62-34...
ARLEY, Ala. – Addison traveled to Meek High School Tuesday night as the Tigers were the host for the Area 13 tournament. Second place Addison...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big 2nd half leads West Point past Russellville 61-45
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors tipped off the Class 5A, Area 15 tournament against Russellville Tuesday night and after a...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 3 Holly Pond advances to area finals with...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos tipped off the 2A, Area 13 Tournament on their home court Tuesday night and after a...
Obituary: Joan Evelyn Ballard Cole
Joan Evelyn Ballard Cole passed from this life and began her journey to meet her Redeemer face to face on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023...
Obituary: Eleanor Falkowski Welsh
Eleanor Falkowski Welsh passed away on Feb. 4, 2023, as a resident of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab, in Hanceville, Alabama. Eleanor was born in...
Obituary: Olen Leo Pope
Olen Leo Pope, 75, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. Mr. Pope was born on Feb. 17, 1947, to Arthur and...
Obituary: Peggy Estoria Burden
The funeral service for Peggy Estoria Burden, 81, of Baileyton, will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State hosts ACCS Military and Veterans College and Career Workshop
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed a number of active military, veterans and their family members Thursday, Feb. 2, to an ACCS...
Rocking with the Eagles: Concert, spaghetti dinner to benefit band
BREMEN, Ala. – Rocking with the Eagles, a concert and spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Cold Springs schools’ band programs, is set to take place...
Jacobs proclaims Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Approximately 100 Cullman High School student athletes joined Cullman City Schools Athletic Director Mark Stephens, Victim Services of Cullman Counselor Lauren...
ADOC: Inmates released to mandatory supervision
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In accordance with changes to Alabama Code Section 15-22-26.2 (Mandatory Supervision Period on Certain Sentences) that went into effect today, January...
Ivey: Sheriffs’ Grants to begin Q1 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The sheriffs’ departments in each of the state’s 67 counties will be receiving Sheriffs’ Grants funds quarterly beginning in the first...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison advances to area finals with 55-21 win over...
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the state area 13 tournament, being they were the area champs. The first game saw the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders handle East Lawrence 57-12 to advance to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The top-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted this year’s 4A, Area 13 Tournament and tipped off their postseason run with...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs pulls away from Cleveland 77-30,...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles tipped off the 2A, Area 11 Tournament at home Monday night and punched their ticket to...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Rayburn Austin Parker
Rayburn Austin Parker, 87, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1935.
Rayburn graduated from...
ADCNR: Outdoors is for everyone
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is making every effort to convey the message that our state’s great...
AL Dept. of Early Childhood Education receives $4M from U.S. Dept....
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) was recently awarded $4 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
HudsonAlpha launches new public education program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - HudsonAlpha U is the new name and brand for the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s popular public education programs and resources.
“HudsonAlpha U...
Mending kids’ hearts: Children’s of Alabama celebrates kids’ heart health
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - February is American Heart Month. It is a month to raise awareness for conditions that affect every heart, from neonatal patients...
Let’s celebrate Alabama Career Technical Education Month 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - This past week officially kicked off the state’s celebration of Alabama Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
To celebrate Alabama CTE Month...
Jones named to Lee University Dean’s List
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Lee University congratulates Alyssa Jones of Arab, Alabama, on earning Dean's List honors during the fall 2022 semester.
Dean's List recognition is...
St. Bernard to host Open House Feb. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman is hosting Open House Thursday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for students entering grades...
ADPH: Children’s Dental Health Month promotes good oral health
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time when we draw attention to the need for good oral health practices...
Obituary: Scott Alan Hunt
Funeral service for Scott Alan Hunt, 46, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Remlap man killed in crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A Remlap man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Alabama State...
Hall, Millican earn degrees from Mississippi State University
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Nearly 1,500 students were on the fall 2022 Graduation List at Mississippi State University.
Local students who earned degrees are:
Robert Hall...
ALEA celebrates Black History Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Each February, our nation honors and celebrates the history of African Americans and their immeasurable contributions to every aspect of American...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Lincoln Highway’ by Amor Towles
“The Lincoln Highway” is Amor Towles’ third novel. His previous books are “The Rules of Civility” and “A Gentleman in Moscow.” All three are bestsellers. Set in 1954,...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week...
Extension offers additional Natural Resources Webinars in 2023
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System continues its award-winning Natural Resources Webinar Series in 2023. A product of the system’s forestry,...
Obituary: Margaret Brown Hale
Margaret Brown Hale, a resident of Cullman, Alabama, was born September 8, 1947, in Barbour County, Alabama. She departed this life on Feb. 2,...
Early release law goes into effect; 1 inmate freed from Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new state law, based on a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature in October 2021, which amended a law passed...
Obituary: Beulah Kathyrine Shannon Shedd
Funeral services for Ms. Beulah Kathyrine Shannon Shedd of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023...
Obituary: Judy Ann Puckett
Funeral services for Judy Ann Puckett, of Hanceville, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Waddell...
Obituary: Rebecca (Becke) Arnold
Rebecca (Becke) Arnold, 80, of Garden City, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
Visitation is planned for Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, from 12...
WellStone announces mental health hiring event Feb. 10
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Mental health and substance abuse remain the no. 1 health concern across the state, yet an ongoing shortage of mental health...
East Elementary students use robotics to create unique art
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School used rolling robots to create artwork, as part of the school’s broader robotics and coding curriculum. Young...
‘They all deserve to feel special’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School (FHS) students lined up in a converted classroom to await their turn to be pampered at the Shaggie...
CCBOE: Faulk, Swindall named AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) recognize a teacher and staff member each month.
This month, those honors...
Obituary: Donald “Don” Richard Zehr, Sr.
Funeral service for Donald "Don" Richard Zehr, Sr., age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Pleasant...
Obituary: Ida Lee Hodge
Ida Lee Hodge, 82, of Arley, passed away Feb. 3, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 6, 1940. Ida was an author, poet,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Enjoy every minute of it’: Good Hope’s Russell Wooten...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders baseball team are preparing to hit the diamond once again and the only senior on this...
Obituary: Diane Green Williams
Diane Green Williams, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. She was born July 27,...
New website helps locate free COVID-19 testing sites
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health continues to encourage COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in addition to testing and treatment. A new...
Valentine’s Day guide for Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The clock is ticking for local lotharios and dutiful spouses to finalize Valentine’s Day plans. We explore various options on differing budgets...
How to prioritize skin health this year, according to UAB experts
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - With the joyous but exhausting holiday season in the rearview mirror, the beginning of the year presents a time for reflection...
St. Bernard receives TVA grant for STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School was recently awarded a $5,000 grant as part of a $1 million grant program from the Tennessee...
Pet of the Week: Betty Sue
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is the small and lovable Betty Sue, who is already housetrained!
The young miniature...
ALSDE: Special education records to be destroyed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has scheduled certain special education records to be destroyed March 31, 2023. Records to be...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville splits senior night matchups with Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was Senior Night at Lane Horton Gymnasium and Hanceville’s Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs faced off against Cold Springs in their...
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Culwell
Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Culwell of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at Midway Missionary Baptist Church in Hanceville....
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brackets for next week’s area tournaments have been released and most of our local teams will tip off their postseason campaigns...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Duron Crider
Duron Crider, age 89, of Decatur, until the last six years, passed peacefully from this earth at The Oaks Highland in Bessemer on Jan....
Obituary: Margaret Geraldine Smith
Funeral Service for Margaret Geraldine Smith, age 84, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: William Joseph Speer
Memorial service for William Joseph Speer, age 61, of Hanceville, will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Robert Eugene Sparks
Robert Eugene Sparks, 42, of Falkville, passed away on Feb. 1, 2023, at Decatur General Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1980, to Norman...
Local students named to Mississippi State University President’s, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates 4,174 students who were named to the fall 2022 President's List. Students on the President's List...
To bee or not to bee
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bees and other pollinators are integral to our ecosystem and food supply. Whether keeping bees as a hobby or for profit,...
Cullman Regional welcomes neurologist, sleep medicine specialist Kenneth Murray, MD
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed neurologist and sleep medicine specialist Kenneth Murray, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Murray received his bachelor’s...
‘The grief just comes in waves’
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new grief support group, “Broken Parents: Healing Through the Loss of a Child,” will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in...
Albertville man killed in crash
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. – An Albertville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash at approximately 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Alabama State Troopers identified...

















































































































