Updated 7-20-19 8:36 p.m. TRIMBLE, Ala. - Two people were transported to Cullman Regional following what officials are saying was a lightning strike near the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies responded to a fire at Stone Bridge Farms early Sunday evening, where a cottage in the northeast corner of the property...

SIMCOE, Ala. - A Sunday afternoon wreck in Simcoe had Gold Ridge firefighters working hard, and led to the medical transport of three injury...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278...

BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - During the evening of Independence Day, crowds filled Randall Shedd Fairview Town Park as the town’s First Baptist Church hosted its 18th...

Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip and Remmy, have...

ADDISON, Ala. – After Thursday morning’s parade and a chance to cool off, locals and visitors sat down in the cool shade at Alexander...

SMITH LAKE - Despite the heat and humidity, Smith Lake Park once again saw a crowd of thousands throughout its annual Fireworks and Music Festival. The...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As it continues to confront lawsuits and other legal issues related to an early June wastewater spill than contaminated miles of...

SMITH LAKE – On Friday morning, searchers resumed their efforts to locate a missing boater who disappeared on Smith Lake late in the evening...

COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama...

ADDISON, Ala. - Reminders of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms are currently on display throughout the Town of Addison. Images of...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the first time, New Hope #2 Baptist Church joined the list of Independence Day community events on Wednesday night. New pastor...

HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's 12-and-under baseball team is heading to the Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series in Southaven, Mississippi. The Broncos qualified...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Jacob Humphrey, Chase Blakey and Benjamin Brownlee each earned gold medals at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Seasonably warm conditions are expected this Fourth of July, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly during the afternoon and early...

Alabama a national leader in use of facility dogs to ease stress in courts; coming to Cullman soon MONTGOMERY - Alabama’s courts are going to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County Phyllis Hain are representing not only our amazing senior community but...

ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert. The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.  Baileyton – Closed from July 4...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – To kick off the week leading up to Independence Day, Branded by Christ Cowboy Church held its first-ever Faith, Family,...

GARDEN CITY, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Garden City got a jump on the Independence Day holiday by holding a community fireworks show...

CULLMAN - On Monday morning, April German, who created Victoria’s Hope (VH) last year as a way to help single parents and families in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday yielded a good turnout for the first Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride at the Southern Wal-Mart located on Olive Street....

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

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us that Peanut, a recent Pet of the Week, has been adopted; and...

BAILEYTON, Ala – The Baileyton Town Council considered adding security cameras to the town’s facilities to help reduce theft, vandalism and drug use. Harold Nelson, owner...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Join us for our annual Cullman City & County Blood Drive on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m....

CULLMAN, Ala. – It was a perfect evening for a pretty party at the fourth annual Dinner of First Friday night in Cullman’s Warehouse...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Exotic animal vendors from all over the country gathered at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday morning to showcase their animals and animal accessories....

Louise Shedd, 86, of Baileyton, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  She was born August 18, 1932, to Rufus and Molly Jones Garrett. Louise...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After success with “The Music Man” last summer, the revived Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) is ready to crank things...

Dwain Winston Moody, 87, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 17, 2019 at Walker Baptist-Brookwood in Walker County, Alabama. Dwain was born on...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School Principal Dr. Brad Stapler will be leaving Fairview at the end of the school year to pursue a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Track and field sectionals took place this past weekend across the state, and stars from around Cullman County and beyond earned...

CLANTON – Monday, 2:30 pm, April 27, 2026 An area of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will move into the far northern portions of the state...

Kenneth Lavon Willoughby, 61, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on April 25, 2026. Born August 28, 1964, in Alabama, Kenneth was a beloved...

Funeral service for Shelby Ann Barker, 65, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

ADDISON, Ala. - Addison senior Kiah Lake signed a scholarship with Bevill State in front of a large group of family and friends at...

Memorial Service for Mr. Jerry Marlin Cornelius, age 84, of Addison, is Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...

Funeral service for Mary Anita Fleischamel, 78, of Arab will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For Hanceville native Shawn Doss, the path from a college drafting lab to mission fields across the globe was anything but expected — but it...

CLANTON – Monday, 6:00 am, April 27, 2026 An area of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will move into the far northern portions of the state...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Long before Johnny Thornton became known across Cullman County as “The Flash,” he was a Good Hope Raider with a love...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, former Cullman Bearcats tight end Kaleb Heatherly accepted an invite to participate in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative will host its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Admission is free, and this year’s event will combine family fun with an opportunity...

From the mountains of the Tennessee Valley to the shores of the Gulf Coast, and everything in-between, our state is second to none in...

CLANTON – Sunday, 7:00 am, April 26, 2026 As of 630 am, a cluster of thunderstorms in central MS is moving southeastward and may produce...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After a blowout game one win over Southside followed by a stunning loss in game two, Cullman hosted the Panthers for...

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From the files of April 25, 1940 Joppa News The order of the day around Joppa this week has been land preparation and planting. Mr. Waylon...

Jackie Wayne Needham, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 70. Mr. Needham was born in Cullman County,...

Mr. Robert Leon “Bob” Chaney, age 79, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his...

Judy Yates Nelms, 72, passed on April 23, 2026. Judy was a resident of Cullman, Alabama. Judy was born in Franklin, Georgia, to the...

BAILEYTON, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Control and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an alleged cockfighting operation in Baileyton.  Cullman County Animal Control...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council, during the public comments portion of its April 23 meeting, heard from Cullman Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Alyson Stewart on the subject of child abuse.    “It’s become a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series will return in May, bringing candidates together in a format built on transparency, accountability and direct engagement with the public.  At its...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on April 21, recognized Ryans Creek Cemetery and Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery for being listed on the Alabama Historical...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation marked its 30th anniversary during its 15th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards brunch on Tuesday, April 21, at Loft 212.  The...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats kicked off their 2026 playoffs with a first round matchup against the Southside Panthers on Friday night. In...

BOAZ, Ala. - The West Point Warriors took a road trip over to Boaz to take on the Pirates in the first round of...

Jeanean Carolyn Taylor, 83, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on April 22, 2026. Born on February 2, 1943, Jeanean's life was marked by...

A Celebration of Life for Margie Nix Girard, age 77, is Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist Church at...

Funeral Service for Ellen Burks, age 81 of Vinemont, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Ebenezer Baptist Church with...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals at its April 21 meeting approved an expansion for Auto Zone.   Auto Zone, located at 210 Second Ave. NW, will expand from 9,000 square...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Friday, April 17, Wallace State Community College marked a special milestone as the annual Big Band Dance brought together current musicians and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education at its April 21 meeting recognized student award winners.   Cullman High School Junior Grayson Gay was recognized for recently...

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CLANTON – Friday, 7:30 am, April 24, 2026 A line of thunderstorms will move into western Alabama this evening and rapidly weaken once reaching the...

ADDISON, Ala. - The 2026 AHSAA baseball playoffs are officially underway, and the Addison Bulldogs hosted the Hackleburg Panthers, a team that they defeated...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen man on April 20, 2026, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection with a Jan. 24, 2025,...

Norman Aaron Brown, age 74 of Arley, passed away April 22, 2026, at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham. He was born October 14, 1952, to...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. - The first round of the 2026 AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs start tonight, with the 20-6 Addison Bulldogs taking on Hackleburg in...

BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at its meeting Monday, April 20, announced a ribbon cutting for the Berlin Farmers Market will take place Friday, May 8, at...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Uncle Phil, a Great Pyrenees with badger markings and the kind of calm, steady presence that...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 3Sixty Jeep Club will host Jeep Night at Rock N Roll Sushi on Saturday, April 25, at 5 p.m. At 8,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host the State of Education community breakfast Friday, April 24, from 9-11 a.m. at the Bailey Center on the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman junior basketball player Kaylee Johnson is so blessed and grateful to have God in her life, and despite some challenges...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A contract extension for Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer was approved Wednesday by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee. The...

Memorial Service for Joanie Griggs, age 76 of Huntsville, will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

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

Ava Grimmett, age 103, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, April 19, 2026, with her family at her side. She was a native of Eva,...

Funeral Service for Rebecca Laminack Peinhardt, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at St. John's Evangelical...

Funeral Service for Jimmie Lou Golden, age 97 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen reminded Alabama residents that the deadline to register to vote before the May 19, 2026, Primary Election is Monday, May 4, 2026.  “The right...

CULLMAN, Ala. – At the City of Cullman Planning Commission’s April meeting, Commissioner  Michael Sullins announced the Commission would be requesting an updated Comprehensive Plan from the Cullman City Council.  “It is recommended by the code of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with its Spring Under the Stars and Stripes concert on Thursday,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Lake season is coming, and, as a reminder, Alabama’s rules for out-of-state boaters changed in 2024. The change ended a longtime exemption that allowed some...

CLANTON – Wednesday, 6:00 am, April 22, 2026 Models continue to indicate a series of upper-level disturbances will bring much-needed rainfall to the state Friday...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday split 3-2 over a resolution offering $800,000 in financial incentives to Rural King to support...

BASEBALL Winston Co. 15, Meek 5 - Batting: E. McCay 2-2 Pitching: E. McCay 3.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 3 K...

JASPER, Ala. - With the end of the regular season rapidly approaching, Cullman looked to continue an incredible season (34-7-1) on the road against...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education at its April meeting approved two administrative moves. Dr. Chad Shannon has been named principal...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cold Springs High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach Paige Parker Adams, 35, was arrested today, charged with: Sex Offense / School...

Mary Graham Haas passed away on April 16, 2026, at 100 years and 5 months of age.  Born November 15, 1925, to Walker A. Graham and Nancy Lula Graham...

Funeral services for Margie Dell Cason, 94, of Hanceville, AL will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 22nd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...

Celebration of Life Service for Tammy Gail Naler, age 67 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Seventh Street Baptist...

Celebration of Life Service for Tova Beth Lindsey, age 47 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear  Cullman County Sheriff’s...

BASEBALL Addison 12, Cold Springs 2 - Batting: J. Williams (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 2.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Several members of the Dripping Springs Chapter of DAR attended the JROTC Awards Dinner at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) on April 17, 2026.  There, they awarded DAR Bronze JROTC...

BREMEN, Ala. - The 1936 Club at Cold Springs High School earned a CLAS School of Distinction Award for State School Board District 6, placing it among just four programs in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an economic development agreement tied to a proposed Rural King store, advancing a project...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The first two meetings between Good Hope and Hanceville saw the Lady Raiders win the first one in a high-scoring...

Funeral services for Mary Frances Starnes, 76, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Tuesday April 21st at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...

CLEMSON, S.C. — Wallace State completed a perfect inaugural season on Saturday, defeating Clemson 13-12 in the championship game of the Tiger Town Showdown...

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

Kay Anderson Niezer, a beloved mother, grandmother, and lifelong educator, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Kay...

Christina Ann Jones, age 51, of Vinemont, passed away too soon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of...

Updated April 20, 2026, at 9:58 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday morning said an alleged incident that...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) is in need of volunteers to assist in cleaning local roadways. The organization's president, Cherrie Haney, said cleanup can take anywhere from...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Melissa Stricklin knew she wanted to start her career as soon as possible, and that Wallace State was the best way to do...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Mavens & Makers recently hosted a pretzel-making class, where instructor Anett Schlabach showed attendees how to make two kinds of pretzels: single servings and a larger braided style....

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Two Wallace State Community College students were recognized by the Alabama Community College System at its 31st annual All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program on...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 527 into law. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax, R-Huntsville, and Sen. Arthur Orr,...

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From the files of April 18, 1957 Concord News A number of people from this community went to the all day singing at Fairview Baptist Church...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB Blazers football team closed out spring practice Saturday with its annual Spring Showcase at Legacy Pavilion, wrapping up the program's...

AUBURN, Ala. – After a Tiger Walk reminiscent of an SEC gameday, Auburn concluded spring practice with the first A-Day scrimmage of the Alex Golesh era Saturday in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A new strength and fitness class at Cullman First Baptist Church aims to help local seniors improve their balance, build strength and connect with others.   Jeanne Madara said she started the...

I woke up at 3 a.m., which is not unusual. At my age, the bladder rules. It was time to take a bathroom break, return...

BASEBALL Memphis 2, Cullman 1 - Batting: C. Bowen 1-2 Pitching: B. Vincent 6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 7 K Colliersville 7, Cullman 6 -...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre will present “Les Misérables: School Edition” Monday-Tuesday, April 20-21, and Thursday-Saturday, April 23-25, at 7 p.m., along...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The fourth annual Andy Page Memorial Meet took place at Cullman High School on Thursday night, and several local teams put on some...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools officials marked the district’s ongoing growth on Thursday, April 16, holding two ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new and planned facility expansions. Alabama State...

CULLMAN, Ala - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, announced a $750,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to the City of Cullman to support the renovation of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Various county school students on Tuesday, April 14, met at The Venue at Cotton Creek for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Cullman County Poultry Cook-off.    Students competed in two categories: Casseroles...

BASEBALL Addison 5, Vinemont 1 - Batting: T. Thompson (Add.) 2-4 (2B x2) Pitching: K. Lake 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 6 K, W Houston...

ADDISON, Ala. - Addison hosted the Vinemont Eagles for Senior Night on Friday, and were able to send their seniors out with a 5-1...