Fairview students competing in underwater ROV event at Dauphin Island Sea...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School are competing in the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) ROV Competition Northern Gulf Coast Regional at...

4th annual Pops in the Park tonight in Holly Pond

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - April is Jazz Appreciation Month and the Holly Pond High School Band will host its fourth annual Pops in the...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison splits with Pickens Academy, game...

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CARROLLTON, Ala. – After dominating Skyline in round one, the Addison Bulldogs hit the road for a round two battle at Pickens Academy on...

Obituary: James Travis Hudson

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James Travis Hudson, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.  James is survived by his wife of 17 years, Janice...

Obituary: Roger “Bud” Moon

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Roger "Bud" Moon, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born and raised in Holly Pond, AL, he never...

‘Always be kind and love everyone, no matter who they are’:...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival pageant was held at Cullman High School on April 12 and Cold Springs' sophomore Lainey...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 25, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Bradberry announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Jill Bradberry recently announced her candidacy for Place 1 on the Cullman City Board of Education. Below is Bradberry’s announcement, unedited and...

Harrison announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cheryl Gable Harrison recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education. Below is Harrison’s...

Urologist Leor Arbel joins Cullman Regional Medical Group

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed Leor Arbel, MD, to Cullman Regional Medical Group. Arbel is the fourth urologist to join the hospital’s...

Pet of the Week: Meet Misty Steele! 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the beautiful and sweet Misty Steele, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She’s a domestic shorthair who is approximately...

Cullman Regional Foundation Gala XXIV to honor Brown, Lyrene, Culpepper, Jowers

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman Regional Foundation Gala will take place this Saturday, April 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Venue at Cotton...

Obituary: Rosella Speegle Akers

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Rosella Speegle Akers, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1938, to the...

Obituary: Doyle Everett Sadler

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A graveside service for Doyle Everett Sadler, 96, of Cullman will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26th at Garden City Cemetery Billy Randolph will...

Obituary: Myra Angela Deese

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Memorial Service for Myra Angela Deese will be April 25, 2025, at 4 p.m. with visitation at 3:30 p.m. for friends and family at...

Obituary: Mary Ann Clarke

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Mary Ann Clarke, age 90, of Crane Hill, passed away on Tuesday, Aprill 22, 2025. She will be laid to rest at Cullman Heritage...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 24, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

WSCC: Celebrating Alan Wood’s journey to community leadership

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.  - Alan Wood has been in banking for 40 years and traces his successful career back to his time at Wallace State...

Cullman library curating ‘Tiny Art Gallery’

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CULLMAN, Ala. – All month, the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) has been providing tiny canvases for patrons to...

Cullman City Schools to open out-of-district kindergarten registration May 8

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents with young students outside the Cullman City Schools district who are interested in enrolling their children as out-of-district students will...

Locals earn statewide Farm-City honors

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Farm-City honors exceptional students, volunteers MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Farm-City celebrated the multiplying effect of county committees’ work in schools and communities during its annual...

Cullman City Council moves on airport improvements, celebrates local athletes

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday opened its meeting by welcoming athletes from Cullman Gymnastics, to celebrate their recent victory at...

Alabama Strawberry Festival set to celebrate 86 years of tradition and...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival is back for its 86th year, promising an even bigger and better celebration of community, agriculture and...

Obituary: Kathryn Lin Denny

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Kathryn Lin Denny, age 30, of Laceys springs, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.  Kathryn is survived by her parents David & Ronda...

Obituary: Brenda Sue Jones Bonds

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Funeral service for Brenda Sue Jones Bonds, 64, of Joppa, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...

St. Bernard Prep represented at Talladega Superspeedway

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CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School received a thrilling opportunity to be represented on the national stage this weekend, thanks to the generosity...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 23, 2025

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

Students commit to Wallace State Applied Technology programs

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Dozens of students put pen to paper recently, committing to Applied Technology programs at Wallace State Community College as part of...

‘Schoolhouse Rock’ camp set for June 9-14

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is hosting a “Schoolhouse Rock” music camp this summer, offering students a fun and energetic introduction...

WPHS quiz bowl team to compete in national championship April 25

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WEST POINT, Ala. - With its strong finish at the William Rufus King Memorial Tournament, the quiz bowl team from West Point High School...

25th annual Safe Kids Expo coming April 26

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The 25th annual Safe Kids Expo will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-1p.m. at Sportsman Lake Park.  The event...

Wallace State names Duarte, Sutherland Student and Teacher of the Year

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized its Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year at the recent State of Education...

Local attorney charged with DUI

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A local attorney has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI). According to the Cullman Police Department, Kimberly Drake, 57, of...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 22, 2025

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

City school board honors Faulk, Kennedy

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its April meeting named Employees of the Month.  Support Services Coordinator Hayden Faulk and Technology...

Flourish’s Kentucky Derby Bingo event raises $34K

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman hosted a fun-filled night recently at its Kentucky Derby Bingo fundraiser. Held at Cotton Creek Venue,...

Local spotlight: The Forty Acre Wood

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Nestled in the Terri Pines neighborhood, The Forty Acre Wood is a destination for families seeking outdoor adventure in the spring...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont, Cullman, Addison preparing for round 2

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With round one of this year’s state baseball playoffs in the books, we have three local teams remaining in the field...

Cullman City Council celebrates local athletes’ state championship

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CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday opened its meeting by welcoming athletes from Cullman Gymnastics, to celebrate their recent victory at...

PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope downs Cordova 8-2

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Lady Raiders were back home hosting a senior night matchup against Cordova on Monday and after Good Hope jumped...

Obituary: Melvin Eugene ‘Gene’ Clayton

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Funeral service for Melvin Eugene ‘Gene’ Clayton, 87, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 21, 2025

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

‘It touched a lot of people’s hearts’: Jillian Zapka to represent...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Jillian Zapka will be representing Good Hope High School in the upcoming Fair Queen pageant this fall and she’s already...

Obituary: William Michael Hughes

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William Michael “Mike” Hughes, from Fort Deposit, AL and a resident of Montgomery, AL, departed for his Heavenly Home on April 16, 2025. He...

Obituary: Martha Joan Ellinger

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Martha Joan Ellinger, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Martha was born in Cullman County on January 22,...

Obituary: Bobby Wayne Knight

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Funeral Service for Bobby Wayne Knight, age 67 of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Felton Curtis Easterwood

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Funeral Services for Felton Easterwood, will be Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Scott Adams and Colby...

Op-ed: Truth matters – Alabama’s voter rolls

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President Abraham Lincoln said, "You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but...

3 Birmingham residents charged with organized retail theft in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Three Birmingham residents were arrested and charged in Cullman on Friday, April 18, with organized retail theft. According to the City of...

‘Everyone deserves to be treated equally and have all the same...

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VINEMONT, Ala. -- Junior Makenna Howard will represent Vinemont in the Fair Queen pageant this October. She has been competing in pageants ever since...

COLUMN: A biography with a different ending

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I did not grow up in a family of readers. Oh, I don’t mean my family was illiterate.  My parents could read; they simply...

WSCC: Celebrating Chibueze Meremetoh’s journey to a nursing degree

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Chibueze “Chi” Meremetoh is a proud alumnus of Wallace State Community College, where he earned his associate degree in nursing while...

FAITH: ‘finding God for yourself is one of the most important...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview senior Emily Benson is so happy to have God in her life and in this interview, she talked about different...

Wallace State earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College on Tuesday announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly®...

Files from Yesteryear: April 19,1945

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From the files of April 19,1945 To and FroBy EAGLE EYE Friday the thirteenth was a lucky day for competition when the Cullman County High school...

Vendor applications open for 2025 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival is preparing for another year of grilled cheese thrills and competition and is now accepting...

COLUMN: ‘Hey Siri! Where are we?’

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Here’s a friendly reminder to all of you travelers hitting the road this spring and summer: your GPS routing system is only as good...

Wallace State recognized as Rising Star by Aspen Institute

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College was recognized as a Rising Star at the2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence award ceremony Thursday....

‘This is more than a garden’

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East Elementary Garden Club hosts ‘Garden Baby Shower’ CULLMAN, Ala. - The East Elementary Garden Club on Friday, April 11, hosted a “Garden Baby Shower”...

Commission passes resolution opposing SB322

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, April 15, passed a resolution opposing Alabama Senate Bill 322 (SB322) (https://tinyurl.com/sb322),...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats sweep Hazel Green to advance; round 1...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats secured the Area 13 championship during the regular season, so they were back home at Bill Shelton Field...

Obituary: Arvis Wendell Freeman

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Arvis Wendell Freeman, age 83, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring with...

Obituary: Burnice ‘Junior’ Sams

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Burnice Junior Sams, 74, of Cullman, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at his residence. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Sams...

Obituary: John Kelly Clark

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Funeral service for John Kelly Clark, 44, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Bethlehem West Baptist Church with...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 18, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

St. Bernard Prep’s Madilyn Kerber named Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete Region Winner

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CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School senior Madilyn Kerber has been named the Region 7, Class 1A Scholar-Athlete by the prestigious Bryant-Jordan Scholarship...

Cullman’s Carolina Beach Shaggers hosting event April 26

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Sherry and Tommy Boatright have brought the vibrant tradition of Carolina Shag dancing to the Cullman community. After hosting group lessons...

Sip, paint and plant your way into spring at Bloom Winery!

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Bloom Winery opened in Rogersville in the summer of 2021 with a goal of becoming a place where friends gather...

Deviled and dyed: Extension’s guide to Easter eggs

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With Easter on the horizon, yards will soon be filled with brightly colored eggs, just waiting to be discovered. For...

Pet of the Week: Beautiful, vibrant Pearl

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Pearl, a Great Pyrenees with badger markings – The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. This beautiful girl is approximately 1.5...

Annual event honors area schools, educators, students

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 State of Education Community Luncheon at Wallace State Community College on Friday,...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 7 Vinemont splits with Randolph County, game...

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles secure this year’s 3A, Area 12 Championship during the regular season and as a result, they were back...

FAITH: St. Bernard Abbey celebrates Easter Triduum

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The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman.  Crucifixes and images of saints...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison powers past Skyline to advance...

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ADDISON, Ala. – After securing the area title during the regular season, the third-ranked Addison Bulldogs began their postseason run at home with a...

PREP SOFTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to earn 14-7 area win at...

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BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Vinemont hit the road for an important area matchup at J.B. Pennington Thursday night and returned home with a 14-7 win...

Obituary: William E. Hatton

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William E. Hatton, 85, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Woodland Village in Cullman. He was born in Flint, Michigan on...

Obituary: Charlotte Ann Petrin

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Charlotte Ann Petrin, 88, of Hayden, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 17, 2025  

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Wallace State receives Rising Star award from Aspen Institute

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Aspen Institute on Thursday, April 17, announced that Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, one of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical...

West Elementary’s Lauren Hughes wins statewide Governor’s App Challenge

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman City Schools student won the statewide Governor’s App Challenge, a competition where students across Alabama were tasked with creating...

Wallace State’s Delgado, Wilt earn All-Alabama Academic Team honors

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Two Wallace State Community College students were among 48 recognized by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) at its 30th annual...

Obituary: Pamela Rose Gunter

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Funeral service for Pamela Rose Griffin Gunter, 62, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...

Obituary: Margaret Ann Patton

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Funeral service for Margaret Ann Patton, 74, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Wallace State hosting watch party Thursday for Aspen Prize announcement

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a watch party on Thursday, April 17, when the Aspen Institute announces the winner of...

(Update) ALEA releases IDs of all involved in fatal Smith Lake...

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Updated April 17, 2025, at 7:55 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - ALEA on Thursday released the identities of all people on board both boats involved in...

Op-Ed: Old times not forgotten

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Keeping to his word, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has initiated the re-renaming of military bases. Renaming, not to their original names, but their rightful...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 16, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 16, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Murder mystery dinner raises funds for library

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) on April 10, hosted a thrilling night of mystery, plot twists...

Volunteers needed for Smith Lake, roadside cleanups April 25-26

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  The Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee (SLEPC) is hosting two cleanups this month. The Renew Our Rivers Smith Lake Cleanup will...

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Allbright for House of Representatives, District 11

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Heath Allbright for Alabama House of Representatives, District 11, to replace the vacancy created by...

Cullman Chamber to host free ‘All About Meta’ Lunch & Learn...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host a free Lunch & Learn titled “All About Meta”on Tuesday, April 29, from...

Carter announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education

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Updated April 25, 2025, at 8:33 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Amy Carter recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 5 on the Cullman...

PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope picks up 8-4 area win at Danville;...

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DANVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope hit the road for an area matchup at Danville on Tuesday and after jumping out to an early lead,...

PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It was an opportunity we just felt we couldn’t...

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BREMEN, Ala. – After serving the last nine seasons at the helm of Good Hope’s varsity boys’ basketball program, head coach Drew Adams is...

Obituary: Billy Joe Pugh

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Billy Joe “Coach” Pugh passed away April 13th, 2025 at the Hanceville Rehab and Nursing Home. He was born on April 29, 1941 in...

Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Drake Smith

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Patricia "Pat" Drake Smith age 80 of Fairview, AL passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born January 19, 1945, to J.W....

Obituary: Melissa Faye Barnett

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Melissa Faye Barnett, age 45 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Cullman Health Care Center. She was born Friday, September...

Obituary: Gerry Wiley Wilhite

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Memorial service for Gerry Wiley Wilhite, 86, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church Cullman, Dr....

Arrests and Incidents reported April 15, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

‘No matter what I go through in life, God will take...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior cheerleader Lona Latham cheered for a combined 10 years between high school and her time at the Cullman Gymnastics...