Obituary: Ruben Douglas Smith
Ruben Douglas Smith, lovingly known as “Doug” by his grandchildren, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 79.
Doug was a...
Obituary: Fred Marston Hale
Fred Marston Hale, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on July 14, 2025. He was born in Alabama on May 5, 1946, John...
Obituary: James “Jimmy” Quick
Funeral Service for James "Jimmy" Quick is Monday, July 21, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Dennis Trimble and Clint...
Free workshop to focus on fall and winter grazing strategies for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host its Cool-Season Grazing Management Workshop on Thursday, August 21, from 6 to 8 p.m....
Wallace State Nursing named Center of Excellence for 3rd time
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education has once again been named a Center of Excellence by the National...
Cold Springs FCCLA shines at 2025 National Leadership Conference
BREMEN, Ala. - From July 4–10, 2025, Cold Springs High School proudly represented Alabama at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)...
Kreps retires from Cullman Housing Authority board
CULLMAN, Ala. – After 17 years, Rickey Kreps retires from the board of the Cullman Housing Authority.
Executive Director Marquisha Griffin said Kreps served on...
Forum focuses on improvements at East Side Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism on Thursday hosted a special community forum at the OmniPlex to gather input on the...
Obituary: Dwight Edward Phillips
Dwight Edward Phillips, age 57, of St Augustine, Florida passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Dwight was born February 9, 1968, in Covington,...
Obituary: Linda Lou Boylen
Linda Boylen was born on December 16, 1947 and was joined with open arms by her husband on July 17, 2025. She was married...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘He will never leave you stranded’: Cold Springs’ Baylee McKendree...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Baylee McKendree will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith and...
Pet of the Week: Meet Della, the gentle giant with a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Della is the kind of dog who doesn’t need to announce herself; her gentle spirit speaks volumes the moment you meet...
Areas of rain today with heat next week
Rainbands will occur across the state today, beginning in the southern half this morning and spreading to the northern half later this morning or...
What to know about Alabama black bears
The following information was taken from www.outdooralabama.com/black-bear/alabama-black-bears.
Historically, Alabama’s black bear population only occurred in the southwest portion of the state, primarily in Mobile, Washington...
Obituary: Gloria Jean Reynolds
Gloria Jean Reynolds, age 84, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Gloria is survived by her sister Gail Wallace; her sons...
Obituary: Patricia Joan Skinner Kerr
Patricia Joan Skinner Kerr, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born in Texas on December 7,...
Obituary: Ryker Michael Lynn Turney
Funeral Service for Ryker Michael Lynn Turney, age 1 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Charles Ervin Quattlebaum
Charles E. Quattlebaum, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born on April 12,...
Obituary: Stephen Mark Joiner
A Celebration of Life service for Stephen Mark Joiner, 65, of Vinemont, will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2025, at West Point...
FAITH: ‘Start giving thanks to God every day’: Good Hope’s Kloe...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School's Kloe White will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she discussed the role...
Smith Lake Veterinary Hospital officially open
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Smith Lake Veterinary Hospital opened its doors to the public on Saturday, June 28, for its grand opening.
Veterinarian and Owner...
Cullman Swim Team places 2nd at ARPA District Meet
MADISON, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team placed second out of nine teams at the ARPA District II Swim Meet held last weekend in Madison. CST collected several...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: July 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met Tuesday morning for its regular meeting to discuss facility updates, staffing and student programming that...
‘Your Voice, Your Home’: Cullman Housing Authority event July 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Housing Authority will hold a Community Conversations event on Wednesday, July 23, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hilltop Community...
Myrex and Hollingsworth likely headed to runoff Aug. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Republicans Cindy Myrex and Clint Hollingsworth are likely headed for a runoff, as neither topped 50% of the vote in the...
Obituary: Edward Dudley Boike
Edward Dudley Boike, 84, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, with his devoted and loving wife, Evelyn, by his side.
Born...
Obituary: Wiley Lee Bibb
Wiley Lee Bibb, age 74, of Prattville Alabama, passed away on Saturday July 12, 2025. His passing was quick and peaceful.
Wiley was born on...
Obituary: Marie Juanita Childers
Funeral services for Marie Juanita Childers, 85, of Simpsonville, SC will be 12 p.m. Saturday July 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Paul...
Obituary: Jennifer Leigh Mead
Jennifer Leigh Mead, age 49 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born September 12, 1975, to...
Obituary: Charles C. Price
Charles (Charlie) Price, age 82 of Hartselle, AL, passed away peacefully at his home on July 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 16, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘He can bring peace, even in the darkest times’: Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' Ally Finley will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she talks about her faith and the...
Good Hope Council approves annexation, certifies election of 3 council members
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night and got things started with the certification of...
COLUMN: A letter from my dog
Hey Joe!
This is your dog, Roscoe. It’s hard to believe it’s been over six years since you picked us up from the side of...
Cullman City Council recognizes achievements of East Elementary archery team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday presented a resolution of commendation to each member and coach of East Elementary School’s archery...
Heat advisory today with potential tropical activity
A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 10 AM- 7 PM across portions of western and northern Alabama. Head Index values will range...
‘Learning doesn’t stop in the summer’
Governor Kay Ivey visits STEM camp at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools (CCS) and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) teamed...
Obituary: Talmage Anthony Townson
Talmage Anthony Townson, age 66, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away July 12, 2025. He was born in Decatur, Alabama on March 6, 1959.
Talmage is...
Obituary: Joy Lucille Gainer
Joy Lucille Gainer, age 86, of Horton, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025. Joy was born in Cherry Grove, WV, to the...
Obituary: Hector Sergio Ortiz Garza
Héctor Sergio Ortiz Garza, de 52 años, de Cullman, Alabama, falleció el sábado 12 de julio de 2025.
Esposo de Belén Degollado Ortiz Mireles
Un padre...
Obituary: Donna Gay Creel
Mrs. Donna Gay White Creel was called home to be with her boys again on July 11, 2025, at age 84.
Donna was born on...
‘There but for the grace of God, go I’
3 graduate from Cullman County Drug Court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Drug Court recently had several participants of its program graduate.
Cullman County District Judge...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘He loves you, so let Him take care of you’:...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Baylee Perdue will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith and...
Cullman City Council honors guests, reports quarterly financials
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council worked through a full agenda while welcoming a large group of guests to city hall on Monday...
Alabama’s 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 18–20,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama families can save money on back-to-school essentials during the state’s 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01...
ALDOT to close I-65 northbound Tuesday night for bridge repair
ALDOT plans to close part of I-65 northbound Tuesday night for a bridge repair near Lacon in Morgan County.
Starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July...
Obituary: Annie Irene Graham
Funeral service for Annie Irene Graham will be Wednesday, July 16th with visitation.
She was born to Dumas Halen Phillips and Annie Onilla Veal...
Obituary: Kenneth Arch Glasscock
Kenneth A. Glasscock was born April 1, 1930, to Arch and Mary Susan King Glasscock, the youngest of six children. He passed away July...
Obituary: Onzelle [Dale] Hays Duren
Onzelle Hays Duren 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday July 10th, 2025, at her home in the New Hope community near...
Obituary: Lisa Ann Sandlin
Funeral service for Lisa Ann Sandlin, 62, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Benny Dale Strong
Benny was born to Howard and Norma Strong of the Fairview community on June 20, 1950. He passed away peacefully at the Colonel Robert...
Gudger announces $24K in grant funding for Gold Ridge community
GOLD RIDGE, Ala. - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, announced Saturday during the monthly breakfast sponsored by the Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire...
Obituary: Gregory Dion Graves
Memorial services for Gregory Dion Graves, 61, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 19th at Refuge Church, Bro. Greg Leipert officiating....
Arrests and Incidents reported July 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCBOE adding 5 First-Class Pre-K classrooms this fall
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman County Schools is adding additional Pre-K classroom space to the district, thanks to state grants as part of the First...
COLUMN: We made it to North Dakota
Continued from www.cullmantribune.com/2025/07/06/column-south-dakota-is-amazing
Almost 221 years ago, in 1804, Lewis and Clark headed west under the commission of President Thomas Jefferson, to see what we...
Wallace State brings home gold and bronze from SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students returned from the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference with three gold medals and two...
Obituary: Wynell Tankersley Thompson
Funeral service for Wynell Tankersley Thompson, age 84, of Vinemont, is Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation...
Holly Pond’s Figueroa makes Adaptive Nationals debut
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond student Daniel Figueroa is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to participate in Move United's The Hartford Nationals, his first...
FAITH: ‘God is always waiting for you with open arms’: Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond High’s Bryanna Holloway will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, and...
Marshall announces $11.7M for Alabama from 8 opioid drug makers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday, July 11, announced Alabama's participation in a nationwide settlement with eight drug makers that...
VFW Auxiliary welcomes kids to first Summer Youth Program of the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary held its first Summer Youth Program of the year on July 9, at...
Vinemont Council certifies unopposed council seats, completes Walking Trail upgrades
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council convened with a packed crowd for its monthly meeting on July 8, with all council members in...
Files from Yesteryear: July 12, 1934
From the files of July 12, 1934
Bees and Butterflies
Chal Morrow is spending a few days in Birmingham.
Miss Edna Graham of Logan, is spending a...
Who’s paying whom? District 12 Special Election campaign finance reports
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the primary draws near for the special-called election to fill the seat of resigned Alabama House District 12 Rep. Corey...
‘It’s time to plan your space for you’
CPRST, city council host forum on future of Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council made its way to a packed Donald...
Happy 105th birthday, Roy Drinkard!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman's Roy Drinkard, the oldest living United States Marine, turns 105 years old on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama,...
Obituary: Lewis Dean Shelton
Lewis Dean Shelton, age 60, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on July 8, 2025. He was born in Alabama on January 30, 1965.
Lewis is...
Obituary: Beth Calvert
Funeral Service tor Shelia Beth Calvert, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday July 13, 2025, at Moss Service Funeral...
Obituary: Laurice Lasco Vaughn
Funeral services for Laurice Vaughn, 84, of Colony will be 2 p.m. Saturday July 19th at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Gary Duel Waldrep, II
A Celebration of Life for Gary Duel Waldrep, II, age 50 of Logan, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at...
Obituary: Eugene Delano Brown
Eugene Delano Brown, 85, of Cullman, passed away peacefully at his home on July 10, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be announced...
Obituary: Sharon Jean Corley
Funeral services for Sharon Jean Corley, 72, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘It’s okay to stand out and show your love for...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Madison Green will be starting her junior year in August, and in this interview, she discussed...
West Point Baseball to host 7th Annual 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament...
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Point High School Baseball will host its 7th Annual 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 26, at Cross Creek...
Pet of the Week: Meet Evie, a pint-sized bundle of purrfection
CULLMAN, Ala. – Say hello to Evie, a 4-month-old domestic shorthair kitten with a whole lot of personality packed into his tiny frame. He’s...
FAITH: ‘I want to be a leader for kids and lean...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Macie Huffstutler will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discussed her faith and...
Cold Springs High School Band holds fundraiser at Johnny’s Barbershop
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Cold Springs High School Royal Blue Band held a shrimp and crawfish boil to raise funds at Johnny’s Barbershop...
Glover announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Matthew Glover in June announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special election dates...
Obituary: Earnestine “Shorty” Gaines
Earnestine "Shorty" Gaines, age 77 of Arley, passed away July 09, 2025, at her residence.
She was born October 18, 1947, to Richard and Athel...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview announces new mayor; Jack’s representatives meet with council
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on July 7, 2025, following an invocation led by...
Wallace State receives $2.5M for renovation, construction projects
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced it is the recipient of $2.5 million from the state legislature that will help pay...
Circle of Hope to host 18th Annual Shoot for a Cure...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Circle of Hope is set to host the 18th Annual Shoot for a Cure 3D Archery Tournament on Saturday and Sunday,...
Guthrie, Whitehead named 2025 Baileyton Citizen, Volunteer of the Year
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on July 7, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
SB322 clears path for Smith Lake Resort annexation, CDD structure
(UPDATED) CULLMAN, Ala. – With the passage of Senate Bill 322 into law, questions surrounding a proposed Smith Lake Resort project have continued to circulate...
131st Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention this Saturday and Sunday, July...
Singing school on Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, Cullman will celebrate what has become a unique tradition in Alabama: the...
Kevin Everett announces candidacy for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kevin Everett has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Sheriff.
Everett’s announcement is below.
Hello my name is Kevin Everett and I would...
Obituary: Reba Darlene Miller
Funeral Service for Reba Darlene Miller, age 81 of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Donald Theo Waldrep
Funeral services for Donald Theo Waldrep, 84, of Blair Community, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: George Allin White
Funeral services for George Allin White, 56, of Addison, will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Sardis #2 Baptist Church, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘God’s been a total lifesaver’: Good Hope’s Kynzlee Garmon reflects...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope High School’s Kynzlee Garmon will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith,...
Wallace State to host free digital literacy course aimed at helping...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is launching a new, free digital literacy course designed to help adults feel more confident using technology...
Tim Creel announces candidacy for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Law enforcement veteran Tim Creel said he’s dreamed about being sheriff for a long time. After more than 30 years in...
Obituary: Herman A. “Buster” Patterson, Jr.
Buster was a devoted father and grandfather, a proud Marine, and a retired fire captain. He passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday,...

















































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