CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County residents should expect government office closures and limited service adjustments on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, with...

Terry Allen Benefield, also known as “Beanie” age 53 of Vinemont, Alabama passed away December 26, 2025.  Terry was preceded in death by his father...

Funeral Service for Donna Joyce Rakestraw, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Fairview First Baptist Church with...

Funeral Service for Margie Veal, age 93, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

BREMEN, Ala.- Cold Springs closed out 2025 with a pair of home games against Leeds on Tuesday night, and both Eagle squads ended up...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Charlotte Ann White, of Blountsville, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior on December 28, 2025, at the age of 77. Ms....

Most years, New Year’s Eve arrives with a familiar ritual. Resolutions are made. Promises are declared. Jan. 1 is treated like a universal reset...

As the year comes to a close and a new year begins, cultures around the world welcome the new year with traditions believed to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department are sharing ways to be safe on New Year’s Eve.  Sheriff Matt Gentry...

ATHENS, Ala.- The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Athens to take on the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies in the Border Wars Classic on Monday night. A big...

CULLMAN, Ala. - As the calendar turns toward the new year, several businesses and venues in and around Cullman County have announced New Year’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt continued its rapid growth in 2025, posting record attendance numbers, expanded national and international visitation and a sharp...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bosom Buddies Foundation was founded 12 years ago to support local cancer patients. The nonprofit is supported by annual...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Kick off 2026 with fresh air and a sense of adventure while enjoying some of Alabama’s most scenic views by participating in...

A Memorial Visitation for Roger Dale Bowen, Sr., age 69, of Vinemont, will be Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from noon-1 p.m. at Cullman Heritage...

Hurdline “Hassie” McCroy, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on December 27, 2025. She was born to the late Alton & Katherine Maybelle Guthery...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Dec. 29, said it was “proud to share the results of recent proactive enforcement...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Lela Mae Davis, born on October 31, 1944, in Paint Rock, Alabama, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 81. She...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At a meeting earlier this month, the Cullman County Democrats Executive Committee approved the qualifying period for the 2026 election cycle....

From the files of Dec. 27, 1928 Bees and Butterflies Carl Thompson is ill with the flu. Harry Scheuing is quite ill this week. Mrs. Robert Rosson is...

Once upon a time, long, long ago, there lived a young lady named Mary. Mary was engaged to be married to a man named...

Rosa Lee Tabor, born on April 7, 1931, in Clovis NM, Passed away on December 24th, 2025, at the age of 94.  A resident of...

A graveside service for Billy Joe Cochran, 71, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m.  Sunday, December 28th at Hopewell Cemetery.    Mr. Cochran was born...

Funeral Service for Lisa Dahlke, age 50, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

I went into my pregnancy journey knowing the absolute basics. I’d read all the highly praised books and even listened to a few parental...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Spanish classes will be offered this winter at the Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville. The classes will be held on...

Over recent months I have noticed an increase in AI content on social media. It was horrific to see several people interacting with the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Bowen is a domestic longhair cat, approximately 1 year old, and the kind of companion who settles into your life as...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Junior Varsity and Varsity cheer programs, said the school system, “have completed an extraordinary season marked by...

Recycling is a sustainable, eco-friendly practice that benefits individuals, families, businesses and communities. By extending the life and usability of materials such as plastic,...

DECATUR, Ala. – A Wallace State Community College faculty member was killed in a house fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Dec....

Darrell Johns, born on June 19, 1944, in Alabama, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 81.  Darrell is survived by his...

Donald Fredrick Collins, age 84 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Westminster Assisted Living of Cullman. He was born October 18, 1941.  He was preceded...

A memorial service for Terrie J. Lippeatt, 59, will be held in February at Carey Farms in Vinemont. Date and time to be announced.  Cullman...

Memorial service for Johnny Ray Givens, 73, of Cullman is  incomplete at this time.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Mr. Givens passed...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear  Cullman County Sheriff’s...

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - Alabama is quickly becoming a destination for mountain biking enthusiasts, and the addition of a new pump track and more...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County nonprofit leaders and community organizations now have access to a powerful new funding research resource through the Cullman County...

I’ve done some dumb things in my life. Over the years, I’ve displayed an All-American level of stupidity on a number of occasions. Once,...

Christmas meant something different to me growing up.  Santa was never part of the equation. Not because I was cynical or angry or deprived of...

Funeral service for Wyoma Dean Folds, 90, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 27th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  A man from Arab was killed in a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 10 p.m....

CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors gathered for the annual Cullman County Senior Christmas Party hosted by the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) and the...

This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.  For Elizabeth Adkins, a...

This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.  Drifters Bar & Grill...

This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.  Cullman is home to...

This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.  DeAnn Duke’s journey in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Heirlooms Fine and Performing Arts presented “A Christmas Yarn” on Friday, Dec. 19, at St. John’s Church, marking their final performance...

HANCEVILLE, Ala.- If you look up on the wall of Good Hope high school’s basketball arena, you’ll see the name Bailey Tetro. The banner...

Funeral services for Joyce O’Brien, 84, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Friday December 26th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow the service at...

Jane Ballard Mize passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Temple, Texas, of natural causes.  Jane was born on December 1, 1938, in Good...

This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.  When most of Cullman...

This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.  Tally Ho Fitness is...

There is a kind of tired that has nothing to do with sleep. It does not go away with rest, routine or time. It...

This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.  If someone asked, “Who...

Carolyn Tarvin age 79 of Holly Pond, AL passed away on Monday morning, December 22, 2025. She was born, July 25, 1946, to Stephen & Lillian Elizabeth Williams.  She...

Funeral Service for Mary Jo Gerstman, age 80 of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial...

Graveside service for Anthony Bruce Wise, 68, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Friday, December 26th, 2025, at New Prospect Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear  Cullman...

DANVILLE, Ala. – Republican JR Bowling has announced his candidacy for Alabama Senate District 4. The seat is currently held by Sen. Garlan Gudger,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Birdie-Box is set to host a 2-Man Best Ball Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 27, beginning at 1 p.m. Each team...

CULLMAN, Ala. - From unprecedented challenges to public trust to historic investments in education and infrastructure, 2025 reshaped Cullman County in lasting ways.  The year...

Good Hope, Ala.- A pair of top five teams in their class faced off against each other on Monday night at Good Hope, as...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue hosted its annual Santa Ride event Sunday evening, Dec. 21.   Cullman Fire Rescue Firefighter/Engineer Jeremy White said the big...

CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Sports Writer Association released their All-State football teams this weekend, and 17 local players plus a coach were honored. ADDISON...

Funeral Service for Donnie Keller, age 83 of Eva, will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at...

Funeral service for Diana Faye Jackson, 78, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...

A memorial service is incomplete at this time for David Eric Evans, 46, of Cullman.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Eric passed...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear  Cullman...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was arrested Saturday, Dec. 20, charged with trafficking in fentanyl. Thomas Sawyer, 44, is also charged with unlawful...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association met Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Terri Pines to review how sales, use and lodging...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources recently announced the first round of Alabama EBT cardholders are now receiving new, chip-enabled EBT...

This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.  For members of the...

‘Tis the season to be jolly. ‘Tis also the season when we hear the question, “What do you want for Christmas?” For some, that...

From the files of Dec. 20, 1951 To and Fro Moving back to Cullman Friday will be Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Rainey and son Roger....

GOOD HOPE, Ala.- West Point's 8th grade boys team won the Cullman County middle school boys tournament over Good Hope on Saturday, 54-41. The...

GOOD HOPE, Ala.-After defeating Vinemont and Cold Springs to advance to the final matchup, Fairview's middle school girls team took down West Point 39-29...

Funeral services for Donny Wayne Stricklin, Jr., 54, of Bremen, AL will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 21st at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...

Renee Leigeber, age 60 of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born, February 21, 1965, to August L. Leigeber and Mildred...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party will open candidate qualifying for the 2026 election cycle on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, marking the formal...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A new holiday outreach program launched this year by Cullman Elks Lodge #1609 and the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars is...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools on Friday announced its five Teachers of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year.   “These outstanding educators represent the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this week, leaders with the City of Cullman met with officials from Cullman City Schools to celebrate the continued commitment...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its final meeting of the year on Thursday, Dec. 18, approving a full...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools on Wednesday, Dec. 17, surprised the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year for the district.  Elementary Teacher of...

GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a pair of county games on Friday afternoon, and Good Hope ended...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across Alabama prepare for holiday travel, celebrations and ringing in the New Year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)...

LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The University of West Alabama Football team's Elijah Guyton was named a D2CCA Second Team All-American on Wednesday. Guyton garners his second consecutive All-American selection...

Funeral service for Eric Maynard Segars, 58, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, December 22nd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

The Alabama Sports Writers Association released their new set of rankings for December 2025, and features eight local teams ranked within the top ten...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Wanda Renea Mitchell, age 63 of Baileyton passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born January 16, 1962, to...

Graveside Service for Julian Adam Hamilton, age 45 of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Sacred Heart...

Herbert Harold Britton died on December 17, 2025, after complications that arose froma heart attack. He was 83 years old at the time of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College hosted its annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 11, celebrating the holiday season through music, dance and...

Pregnancy is the closest equivalent to a baptism/rebirth I have ever experienced. You spend your life in this daze and suddenly you just –...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated graduates of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a pinning ceremony for graduates of the General/Vascular...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Imaging program celebrated the success of nearly 40 students during its pinning ceremony for the class...