Obituary: Joan Margaret Mitchell

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Funeral Services for Joan Margaret Mitchell, age 80 of Vinemont, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at...

Obituary: Bobby Story

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Bobby Milvord Story of Summerdale, AL passed away June 24, 2026, quietly at the age of 81.  Mr. Story was a native of Holly Pond...

Obituary: Robbie Rene Baggett

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Robbie Rene Baggett, age 61, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on October...

Obituary: Eva Phillips

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Funeral service for Eva Phillips, age 102 of Cullman, is Monday, June 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. Caleb Elrod...

Cullman Bowling Center celebrates 50 years  

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bowling Center celebrated 50 years on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The establishment was opened in 1976 and has maintained its reputation as a...

COLUMN: Dogs, weed-eaters and chainsaws

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Some of my longtime readers will remember Ginger (65). Ginger was our sweet yellow lab and Cocoa’s (15) big sidekick. Ginger died back in...

Files from Yesteryear: June 27, 1963

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From the files of June 27, 1963 NEW PROSPECT NEWS By BOBBY JACKSON Mrs. Ila Casey and family of Garden City visited recently with her parents, Rev....

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife’ by Anna Johnston 

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Let me set the scene for “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife.” Frederick Fife is a kind and charming octogenarian who is broke and about to be evicted from his apartment. He spent his life savings on experimental...

Cullman’s SOAR Counseling named Best of Alabama in Therapy and Counseling...

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

Fairview’s Samantha Sprouse publishes mystery book 

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A young Fairview woman recently published her first book after years of working to finish it. Samantha Sprouse said “In the Spot Light Mysteries’ is a book...

Hanceville Council approves municipal software upgrade, delays rezoning vote

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

FAITH: Vinemont’s Haley Millwood discusses her faith, National Honor Society and...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont's Haley Millwood will officially be a junior in August, and God has been there for her every step of the...

78 dogs rescued; Alabama man gets 10 years on federal dog...

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

Wallace State offering new Facility Maintenance and Baking and Pastry programs 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will offer two new programs beginning in Fall 2026, both designed to prepare students to enter the workforce with skills specific...

40 local students graduate from University of Alabama 

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala.- Some 7,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's spring 2026 commencement at Coleman Coliseum in May. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth...

Cullman Regional Hospice MEGA CASH Draw Down Set for July 23 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. of Cullman Regional Hospice will host its MEGA CASH Draw Down, its largest annual fundraiser, Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church. The event, which benefits indigent patients, will feature a chance to win...

Hanceville Fire & Rescue hosting  next CPAT July 3 

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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...

Local Eats: Country Wok is Hanceville’s go-to Chinese spot

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

Cullman City Council addresses nuisance properties

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

Obituary: Gary Lee Lasdon

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Gary Lee Lasdon, born on November 27, 1953, in California, passed away in Cullman, Alabama, on June 24, 2026. He was 72 years old.  Gary’s...

Obituary: Billy Joe Jackson

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Billy Joe Jackson, 70, of Cullman, Alabama, was born July 5, 1955, in Cullman, Alabama, and passed away June 21, 2026. Billy Joe will...

Obituary: Rebecca Morris Eakin

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Rebecca Huddleston Morris Eakin was born on October 15, 1948, in Alabama. On June 24, 2026, she peacefully passed away at Folsom Center, leaving behind a lasting legacy of...

Obituary: Debra Evelyn Burns

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Debra Evelyn Burns, 64, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026.  Born on February 5, 1962, in Hueytown, Alabama, Debra lived a...

Arrests and Incidents reported June 25, 2026

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

‘Shrek the Musical’ coming June 26-27 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Step into a beautiful world as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairytale, “Shrek the Musical” is bound to make you smile.  Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts will stage the production on Friday,...

Paige Adams case enters pretrial stage after resignation, arrest and 32-count indictment 

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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...

Pet of the Week: Sylvia is a tiny tuxedo court jester  

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Sylvia, an approximately 3-month-old domestic shorthair tuxedo kitten with personality-plus. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.   Around the shelter, she is known as...

Get ready for ‘Tron: Ares’ at Movies at Art Park June...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host Summer Movies at Art Park (1031 Second St. SW) on Friday, June 26....

Seven local high schools earn AHSAA Sportsmanship Award for 2025-26 school...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletics Association announced today the 94 schools that were selected for the 2025-26 Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday....

Obituary: Sandra Gayle Bailey

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Funeral services for Sandra Gayle Bailey, 75, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Monday June 29th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow the service at Laodicea...

Arrests and Incidents reported June 24, 2026

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

Obituary: Julia A. Dyer

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A graveside service for Julia A. Dyer, 85, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Thursday June 25th at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from...

Obituary: Carol Bonita Graves

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Funeral services for Carol Bonita Graves, 65, of Cullman will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26th, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, followed...

Obituary: Bonnie Kay Alldredge

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Bonnie Kay Alldredge, age 72 of Eva, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Cullman Regional. She was born, October 15, 1953, to David Smith...

Obituary: Martin Valcarcel

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Martín Valcárcel, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 22, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama.  Born May 18, 1943, in Calzadilla...

St. Paul’s Lutheran School opens enrollment for 2026-2027 school year 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is now enrolling students for the 2026-2027 school year, inviting families to learn more about its Christ-centered classical...

COLUMN: It wasn’t my time 

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There are moments in life when the distance between an ordinary day and tragedy is measured in inches.  I’ve thought about that a lot lately.  A few...

Cullman City Council imposes temporary moratorium on data centers

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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 City’s tennis complex renovation ‘a game-changer’ for the Bearcat tennis...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School's sports complex is due to receive a major upgrade soon. Cullman City schools announced last week that in...

Obituary: Elina Jean McElvenny

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Memorial service for Elina Jean McElvenny, 46, of Cullman is incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Elina passed away...

Obituary: Mamie Elizabeth “Liz” Hawkins

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Mamie Elizabeth “Liz” Hawkins, 85, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. She was born on April 22, 1941, to the late Cumbow and...

Arrests and Incidents reported June 23, 2026

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

Mary Carter Store hosts fun Father’s Day workshop

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

‘We’re just kind of one of those little hidden jewels’

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

17 years later, Tabitha Franklin’s family still searches for answers 

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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...

Critter Crew reading program participants leap into week 2 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Critter Crew brought week two of its reading program Tales & Tails to Cullman Christian School on Wednesday, June 17, featuring several amphibious friends.  Critter Crew member Cassidy...

CLECS to host 4th annual charity golf tournament Sept. 28 

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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...

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, DA offer $5K reward in Logan School...

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LOGAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker are offering a combined $5,000 reward for tips that...

FAITH: Fairview’s Paisley Hopper on her religious influences, Snowbird Church Camp...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Fairview's Paisley Hopper will be a senior starting in August, and credits God as one of the main reasons she's the...

Severe Storm Watch For Northern And Parts Of Central Alabama

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CLANTON – Monday, 125 pm, June 22, 2026 Clusters or broken line segments extend from central Mississippi to northwestern Alabama as of 1 pm. These...

Arrests and Incidents reported June 22, 2026

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

Obituary: Dean Cotton Procter

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Dean Cotton Procter, 93, of Alabaster, formerly of Cullman passed from this life June 20, 2026, at Shelby Ridge Nursing Home.   Cullman Funeral Home...

Obituary: Rebecca Long deQuesada

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Rebecca Long deQuesada, age 70 of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital. She was born on May 6, 1956 in...

Obituary: Tommy Smith

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Tommy Smith, age 63 of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1963...

Obituary: Carol Dezort

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Carol Dezort, age 82 of Good Hope, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. There are no services planned...

Obituary: Ralph “Shorty” Ingram

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Mr. Ralph “Shorty” Ingram, age 82 of Falkville, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. A memorial service with military...

Severe Storms Possible this Afternoon into Early Tuesday

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CLANTON – Monday, 6:30 am, June 22, 2026 Since yesterday, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has expanded the Slight Risk to now include northern and...

Small Business Spotlight: Six Sweet Reasons 

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BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – An area mom made her dream into a reality. Destiny Blackwood began running a small business from her home in Blountsville. Six Sweet Reasons...

Blountsville to celebrate America 250 with July 3 community event 

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BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Town of Blountsville will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an afternoon and evening of family-friendly activities, contests, hometown pride and fireworks...

Small Business Spotlight: Blooming Joy Farmstand 

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Jesslyn Williams and her mother Pam Draper started Blooming Joy Farmstand in the summer of 2025.   Williams said her parents have lived in Fairview her whole...

Small actions can make a big difference for pollinators  

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Pollinators, such as insects, birds and bats, play a big role in our food system. Through pollinating plants and crops, they are responsible for one out...

Unsettled Through Friday

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CLANTON – Sunday, 8:30 am, June 21, 2026 Today, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast mainly across the southern half of the state....

Files from Yesteryear: June 20, 1946

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From the files of June 20, 1946 To and Fro By EAGLE EYE Cullman is expected to have a record breaking crowd attend the inauguration of James...

COLUMN: Rowdy really wasn’t rowdy

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I’ve heard it said that our first friends are our first cousins. I had a bunch from which to choose, but one of my...

Obituary: Billy Hugh Phillips

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Billy Hugh Phillips, a beloved husband, father, Pawpaw, brother, mentor, and friend, passed away on June 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that is...

Obituary: Mary Ann Schwaiger

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Funeral service for Mary Ann Schwaiger, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...

Appeals Court affirms 3 Cullman County convictions, sentences, DA says

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals this week affirmed convictions and sentences in three 2025 Cullman County criminal cases, according to...

OmniFootball becoming an OSA staple as flag format surges; REC+ to...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - As flag football continues to grow, especially among youth, OmniSports Academy's OmniFootball league has seen a surge in participation. Since its...

Right-of-way work helps keep Cullman clean, safe and moving 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is recognizing the employees who help keep public rights of way clean, safe and attractive, while also reminding residents that...

Cullman County seeks public input for roadway safety plan 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents are being asked to share their concerns about roadway safety as the county develops a Safe Streets and Roads...

Inaugural Run for Good 5K & Fun Run supporting Good Samaritan June 27 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Flores Eyecare will host the inaugural Run for Good 5K &Fun Run on Saturday, June 27, with proceeds benefiting the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. The event...

Arboreadum Bookshop and Garden opens near downtown 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A new independent bookstore opened in Cullman this week, combining a love of books with a passion for gardening. Arboreadum Bookshop and Garden is housed in a...

Local Boy Scout shares love of bats with young readers  

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HANCVELLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville on Thursday, June 19, welcomed Boy Scout Colin Hyde, who presented a program titled “Bats, Bats and More Bats!” The presentation was...

6 local students named to UA Early College Spring 2026 Director’s...

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 672 students enrolled in UA Early College during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named...

Obituary: Manuel Jesus’ Cerro

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Manuel Jesus' Cerro, born June 11, 1944, in Lima, Peru, passed away on June 19, 2026. He was a devoted poultry farmer whose passion...

Arrests and Incidents reported June 19, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

PREP BASKETBALL: Swindall stepping up for Cullman; Loftin leads with 20...

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GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - On Friday morning, head coach Stu Stuedeman and the Cullman Bearcats wrapped up their summer games with a trip to Guntersville's...

Obituary: Juanita “Emma” F. Johnson

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Funeral Service for Juanita “Emma” F. Johnson, age 80 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Cullman Heritage...

Obituary: Amanda Leigh Sandifer

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Funeral Service for Amanda Sandifer, age 32 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Timy Joe Williams

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Timy Joe Williams passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Cullman Regional. He was born March 7, 1958, in to Cordis Ed and...

City School Board recognizes student Isaac Heinze for perfect ACT score, approves transfer...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - During its regular meeting on June 16, the Cullman City Board of Education recognized Cullman High School student Isaac Heinze for earning a perfect...

Cullman Tree Commission discusses Festival of Trees, Heritage Park replanting, and community tree...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Tree Commission met Tuesday, June 16, in the Administration Conference Room at city hall. The meeting was held in the...

Berlin Council adopts new amusement and gaming device ordinance, announces upcoming...

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BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council at its June 15 meeting adopted a new amusement and gaming device ordinance and announced an upcoming...

From hometown service to statewide leadership: Sartin named AAEM president

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Tim Sartin has spent much of his life working behind the scenes to help...

Cullman Christian names Matt Heaton head cross-country, track and field coach

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Christian School has named Matt Heaton its new head cross-country and track and field coach. Heaton brings more than 20 years...

Cullman City Council sets public hearing for possible new fencing ordinance

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Updated June 19, 2026, at 8:27 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting on Monday, June 15, the Cullman City Council set a public hearing...

Alabama’s copperhead and cottonmouth: What to know about these venomous snakes

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama is home to a variety of snakes, including six venomous species. The copperhead and cottonmouth are the most encountered...

Obituary: Lorraine (Lori) Marie Cole

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Lorraine (Lori) Marie Cole, 61, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on June 15, 2026. Born January 25, 1965, in Alabama, Lori was a lifelong...

Obituary: Shelia Ann Willoughby

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Shelia Ann Willoughby, cherished by her beloved family, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at CRMC. Born on August 6, 1957, in Alabama.  Sheila's...

USMNT VS. AUSTRALIA: OPPONENT PROFILE, RECENT FORM & HISTORY

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The U.S. Men’s National Team is set for a top-of-the-table clash against Group D foe Australia in the Pacific Northwest this Friday. While the...

Arrests and Incidents reported June 18, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Pet of the Week: Coco is a rare beauty with a...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Coco is a chocolate tortie about 3 months old. Her rare, striking coat makes her as distinctive as her personality. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet...

Unsheltered Dinner & Charity Auction set for July 10 at Cotton...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Unsheltered International will host its 2026 Dinner & Charity Auction on Friday, July 10, at The Venue at Cotton Creek in Cullman.  The event is...

Hanceville library hosting storytime with Bart Absher June 24 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville will welcome Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher Wednesday, June 24, at 10 a.m. for a special storytime event. Children are asked to...

Balloon releases: Environmental impacts and eco-friendly alternatives  

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Balloon releases have long been a popular way to mark special occasions such as weddings, graduations, and memorials. While it may seem harmless to watch colorful...

Ivey announces Public Service Commission appointments

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced she is appointing Ron Burgess, Fred Johnson, Demarcus Joiner and Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr....

Dooley sentenced to 198 years in 2020 New Canaan double homicide

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Dwight Dooley, 32, of Arab, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to two consecutive 99-year prison terms for the Aug. 15,...

Turney sentenced to 22 years in 2020 CR 222 burglary, protection...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Terry Lelan Turney, 60, of Arab, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to 22 years in prison for burglary and one year...

Blount County man arrested for allegedly poisoning 4 cats in Cullman...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Blount County man has been charged with four counts of aggravated cruelty to animals in Cullman County. Travis Wade Black,...

Obituary: Nancy Elizabeth Baker

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Nancy Elizabeth Baker, a cherished mother, grandmother, and steadfast believer in faith, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at CRMC. Born on May...