Heavy rainfall and severe weather potential this afternoon

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A Flood Watch is in effect for Central Alabama until 12 AM. A line of thunderstorms will affect areas east of I-65 through mid to...

Campbell announces candidacy for mayor of Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Pastor Paul Campbell on Tuesday, May 27, declared his candidacy for mayor of Hanceville. Campbell’s full, unedited announcement, provided by Ty Watwood,...

PREP SPORTS: ‘Be a great leader and a great person’: Good...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s Jathan Smith just collected his diploma last week and in this interview, he talked about some of his...

CHS graduate Evan Cherry awarded $1K 4-H scholarship

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Recent Cullman High School graduate Evan Cherry was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Alabama 4-H Foundation for his years of...

Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to present ‘Disney’s Dare to Dream...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts will present “Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr.,”a nostalgic celebration of Disney dreams, music and magic on...

New business spotlight: Smith Lake Veterinary Hospital

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County natives Dr. Morgan Roberts White and her husband Daniel White will open Smith Lake Veterinary Hospital in late June-early...

Rainer: Live auction set for State Lands hunting leases May 31

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Alabama hunters will soon have an opportunity to bid on hunting leases at a live auction being conducted by the Alabama Department of Conservation...

Gudger secures $250K for Good Samaritan Health Clinic

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger this week announced that he secured $250,000 in state funding for Good Samaritan Health Clinic...

New summer EBT benefits coming to families with eligible school children

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) plans to distribute Alabama...

Extension experts share best practices for washing produce as farmers’ markets...

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — With farmers’ markets opening across the South, consumers are eager to enjoy fresh, locally grown produce. To ensure food safety...

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church bids farewell to longtime Pastor Fr....

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Celebration of ministry this Sunday, June 1, 2025 Updated May 26, 2025, at 11:17 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – This Sunday, June 1, 2025, Sacred Heart of...

Another round of rain and thunderstorms today

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A Marginal Risk is in effect for most of the state today through at least Wednesday. The next upper-level disturbance will spread rain and thunderstorms...

Red Hill School House to open for free June 5

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  The North Alabama Agriplex and Peinhardt Living History Farm will open the doors of the Red Hill School House to the...

2nd annual Bartlett Baseball Camp set for June 18: Early registration...

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BREMEN, Ala. - The second annual Bartlett Baseball Camp will return on Wednesday, June 18, at the Cold Springs High School baseball field. Organized...

Op-Ed: Duty doesn’t end at discharge – supporting our struggling heroes

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As Memorial Day approaches, Americans nationwide prepare to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Ceremonies...

‘You only get to go to high school once, so make...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Rilee Shareck collected her diploma last Saturday and in this interview, shared some of her favorite memories...

COLUMN: Remember the Alamo

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No, I did not fight at the Alamo, at least not in Texas. I arrived a little too late and missed it by at...

Line of storms expected today

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A line of storms is likely today, enter northern Alabama early to mid-afternoon and travel southward through the evening hours.  Damaging wind gusts and...

Files from Yesteryear: May 24,1951

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From the files of May 24, 1951 Two Scout Troops Spend Night In Woods Two Girl Scout Troops—Cullman No. I and Logan No. I—enjoyed a camping...

Obituary: Sharron Elby Jones

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Funeral service for Sharron Jones, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 29th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...

Doyle announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Heather Doyle has announced her candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12. Election details Gov. Kay Ivey set special election dates for...

Fight the bite: Protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases this season

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As mosquito season ramps up, the Alabama Department of Public Health urges all residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves...

Hanceville library hosting poetry night May 30 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville will host a live poetry night on Friday, May 30, from 6-7 p.m. Library Manager...

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Overkill’ by J A Jance

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“Overkill” is the 18th novel in J A Jance’s Ali Reynold’s series. Ali Reynolds has certainly undergone a transition from the first novel, “Edge of Evil,” published...

Cullman County Coroner’s Office hosts SUIDI training class

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner’s Office on May 21-22, hosted a Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation (SUIDI) training class at the Cullman...

Britton announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education Place 5

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Mark Britton has announced his candidacy for Place 5 on the Cullman City Board of Education. Place 5 is currently held...

Op-Ed: ‘Be the difference that the cost of a life paid...

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There are countless things in life that I’m grateful for — too many to list without keeping you here for days. But woven into...

Cullman County Memorial Day celebrations

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is ready to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with various events for all ages. From night trail rides and car...

WSCC SOFTBALL: Wallace State reaches Final 3 with rout of Gaston...

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YUMA, AZ. -- Wallace State Lions had a monumental task to keep their championship dreams alive as they faced the 7th-seeded Gaston in the...

Obituary: Jerry James Twilley

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Jerry James Twilley of Cullman, Alabama passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 48. Jerry was born in Cullman, Alabama on...

Obituary: Glenda June Moss

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A memorial service for Glenda June Moss, 74, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Sunday May 25th at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel.    Mrs. Moss...

Obituary: Wanda LaTorre Lenz

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Funeral service for Wanda LaTorre Lenz, 77, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...

Obituary: Florence Yvonne Maddux

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Graveside service for Florence Yvonne Maddux, 90, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Cullman City Cemetery, Bro. Stanley...

Christ Covenant rummage sale raises over $22K for missions

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cullman held its annual rummage sale May 16-17, raising an impressive $22,533. All proceeds will support...

Hogan back behind bars in Cullman County murder case

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man who was out on bond on a murder charge saw his bond revoked on Monday, May 19, by...

Pet of the Week: Sweet Snoopy

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Snoopy, a 1-year-old Bassett Hound/Terrier mix, who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. This loving pup has low/medium energy...

WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions get past Chipola in NJCAA World Series

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The 11th-seed Wallace State Lions kept their championship dreams alive as they defeated 12th-seeded Chipola 4-3 in the NJCAA World Series in Yuma, AZ....

Commission approves airport bids, voting precinct change

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its May 20 meeting addressed infrastructure improvements, voting precinct change and a retirement recognition. Commissioners approved a...

Dr. Nicole Wadsworth kicks off Alabama lieutenant governor campaign

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  Dr. Nicole Wadsworth officially launched her campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at a packed event...

Cullman’s Cody Goodwin commissioned as 2nd lieutenant in US Army

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HENDERSON, Tenn. - In a historic moment for the school, Freed-Hardeman University's spring 2025 commencement ceremony celebrated the first-ever commissioning of an Army officer,...

Obituary: Duell Waid Rusk

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Duell Waid Rusk age 85 of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday May 21, 2025.  Mr. Rusk was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent 20...

Obituary: Peggie Sue Humphrey

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Funeral service for Peggie Humphrey, 79, will be Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Sellers officiating...

Obituary: Nellie Sue Harris Bice

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Nellie Sue Harris Bice, age 95, of the Walter community passed away May 20, 2025, at the Hanceville Nursing Home. Funeral services will be...

Obituary: William “Ronnie” Taylor

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Funeral Service for William Ronald Taylor, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Scottie Jason Walker

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Memorial service for Scottie Jason Walker, 56, of Vinemont is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.  Cullman Funeral Home...

WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions run rule McCook to stay alive in NJCAA...

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The 11th-seed Wallace State Lions kept the offense going in a 10-2 win over 16th-seeded McCook to remain alive in the NJCAA World Series...

Arrests and Incidents reported May 22, 2025

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

Berlin Town Council discusses farmers’ market developments

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BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates commenced the monthly session of the Berlin Town Council on Monday, May 19, 2025. The meeting opened with...

Local law enforcement: Tips for a safe Memorial Day Weekend

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Memorial Day Weekend is just days away, and local law enforcement provided tips for summer safety. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said...

WSCC SOFTBALL: Wallace State races past Navarro to advance in NJCAA...

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The 11th-seed Wallace State Lions cruised to a 10-1 win over 20th-seed Navarro to remain alive in the NJCAA National Softball Tournament in Yuma,...

Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Festival and Car Show this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Festival will take place this Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is...

WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions split first 2 matchups at NJCAA World Series

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YUMA, AZ. – The Wallace State Lions are in Arizona this week competing in this year’s NJCAA Division I Softball World Series and they...

PREP SOFTBALL: ‘This is where I feel like God led me’:...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After serving seven seasons as the head baseball coach at West Point High School, Drew Bryson is returning home to his...

Obituary: Henry James Twitty, Sr.

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Henry James Twitty Sr, age 84, of Colony, AL, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, May 19, 2025....

Obituary: Martha Nell-Scott Wildman

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Martha Nell Wildman, age 94 of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at River City Center. She was born, July 24, 1930,...

Obituary: Wilene Yeager McGukin

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Funeral services for Wilene Yeager McGukin, 95, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

CCPS kindergartners shine in ‘Barnyard Moosical’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Kindergarten students at Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) brought a joyful and fun musical celebration to the stage last week, as...

Arrests and Incidents reported May 21, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

The Flying Fifty Hotel hosting block party June 1

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Flying Fifty Hotel is teaming up with on-site businesses to host a Summer Block Party on Sunday, June 1, from...

‘We’re proud of what we’ve created together’

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East Elementary Outdoor Classroom Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony CULLMAN, Ala. - Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered on Friday, May 16, to celebrate exciting...

David Moss Jr. announces Cullman City Council re-election bid

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman David Moss Jr. has announced his re-election bid. Moss was appointed to the city council on Nov. 5,...

Obituary: Mary Frances Tanner

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Funeral Service for Mary Frances Tanner, age 90 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran...

Obituary: Larry Douglas Oden

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Larry Douglas Oden, age 79 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. A memorial visitation will be held from 12 p.m. -...

Obituary: Virginia Katherine Buchanan (Kathy)

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Funeral Service for Virginia Katherine Buchanan, age 74 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions drop opening round game to Odessa College in...

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The Wallace State softball team opened the 2025 NJCAA National Tournament with a 6-2 loss to 6th-seeded Odessa College. The Lions will play again...

Arrests and Incidents reported May 20, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

McWhorter announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Dan McWhorter on Monday, May 19,announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12. Election details Gov. Kay Ivey set special election...

(Updated) Santiago announces candidacy for mayor of Hanceville

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Updated May 28, 2025 Santiago has withdrawn for the Hanceville mayoral race, posted the following message on his social media accounts: "Today, I stand before you...

City, County officials share perspectives on Rock the South’s impact, costs,...

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  As Rock the South is set to return for a three-day run June 19–21, questions about who pays for what —...

Wallace State Women’s Golf finishes 5th in NJCAA Div II Nationals

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The Wallace State women's golf team capped the year with a fifth-place finish at the NJCAA Division II National Championship.  The Lions competed at the...

Obituary: Edward Earl Chandler, Jr.

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Edward Earl Chandler, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the age of 77 in Destin,...

Obituary: Arthur Lee Smith

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Arthur Lee Smith, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.  Arthur is survived by daughters, Tresa (George) Mefford; Nanette Smith...

Obituary: Lindsey Allen Self

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Funeral service for Lindsey Allen Self, 83, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Arrests and Incidents reported May 19, 2025

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

Severe weather threat through early Wednesday, NOAA Weather Radio unavailable in...

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…Enhanced Risk Tuesday extended slightly southward with increased wind threat probabilities… For the remainder of today, there remains a very low chance of one or...

Obituary: Charles William Gorham

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Charles William Gorham passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. He was born in 1943 in Cullman, Alabama to Oscar W. Gorham and Onzelle...

Obituary: Junior O. “Arb” Murphree

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Junior O. "Arb" Murphree, 91, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 12, 2025, in the home in which he was born, to...

Obituary: James Bufford Strawbridge

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Funeral services for James Bufford Strawbridge, 81, of Bremen will be 11 a.m. Wednesday May 21st at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow...

Obituary: Helen McCain Davis

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Funeral services for Helen McCain Davis, 95, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 pm, Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Sulphur Spring Baptist Church,...

Obituary: Hazel Marie Dingler

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Memorial service for Hazel Marie Dingler, 72, of Cullman are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.  Cullman Funeral Home...

Obituary: Nina Faye Smith

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Graveside service for Nina Faye Smith, 79, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery, Rev. Steve...

Hall announces candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 5

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  Former Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall has announced her candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 5. Below is Hall’s announcement, unedited...

Powell announces candidacy for Hanceville City Council

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Robert Powell has announced his candidacy for Hanceville City Council. Below is Powell’s announcement, unedited and in full. Hanceville native and educator Robert...

COLUMN: Where are you from?

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Chances are I am not from where you live, but I may have been there. I may have even lived there at one time...

Wallace State Dental Hygiene Program celebrates Class of 2025

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a pinning ceremony for its Dental Hygiene program's Class of 2025. The event celebrated the...

COLUMN: Dumped

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You remember your first girlfriend or boyfriend. The one that was going to last forever. The one that made you stop eating - which...

Wallace State honors student successes

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted its annual honors and awards night, recognizing the achievements of current students and celebrating their...

Federation calls for Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest entries

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation is searching for a bumper crop of snapshots displaying forestry and agriculture through the Farming Feeds Alabama...

FAWN: 30 years of outdoor learning

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CULLMAN, Ala. - For 30 years now, sixth graders across Cullman County have taken a break from the classroom to step into nature and...

WSCC’s Vianney Verdin Maldonado receives Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Vianney Verdin Maldonado was selected as a recipient of the highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate...

Another round of storms this afternoon

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A Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) or large cluster of thunderstorms has produced wind damage and hail near and south of I-20 this morning.  This...

WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions returning to World Series

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Wallace State is returning to the NJCAA World Series for the fifth consecutive season and the ninth time in the last 10 tournaments. The Lions...

Files from Yesteryear: May 17,1945

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From the files of May 17, 1945 To and Fro By EAGLE EYE After a leave here with relatives, James E. Dunlap, Pharmacist’s Mate, first class, has...

Obituary: Karron McLaughlin

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Graveside service for Karron Powell McLaughlin, of Humble, Texas, but formerly of Cullman, Alabama, will be Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 12 p.m. at...

Obituary: Margaret Elizabeth Cecilia Vickers Weathers

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Margaret Vickers Weathers, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and public servant.  She was preceded in death by...

Child dies following Blount County crash

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BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A 10-year-old child has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:06 p.m. Friday, May 16. Five other...

Wallace State Respiratory Therapy Program celebrates graduates

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program recently hosted a pinning ceremony for its Class of 2025, celebrating the transition of...

Clothed in Cullman brings in $92K

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt’s Closet hosted its annual fundraising event, Clothed in Cullman, earlier this month.  On Friday, May 16, it was...

Cullman’s Hannah Dempster finds her calling as sign language interpreter through...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  Like many Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) sign language interpreters, Cullman’s Hannah Dempster’s family connection led her to her new...

‘We are the Gardeners’

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - May 11-17 was designated Little Free Library Week, and on Thursday, May 15, a group gathered at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community...