Op-Ed: Pause, don’t stop 

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If you have a minute to read an excerpt from long-winded Lauren’s heart:  I run. I run often. I enjoy it. It relieves stress for...

Pet of the Week: Pave the way to a new life...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Brick, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, a Border Collie who approximately 2 years old. This gentle guy has low...

ALEA’s promposal: Be safe and sober this prom

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the high school prom season approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding students of the importance of safe...

PREP BASEBALL: Cullman sweeps series with Jasper, clinches playoff berth

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After taking game one at Jasper Tuesday night, the Cullman Bearcats were back home Thursday night to continue their area series...

PREP BASEBALL: Fairview takes area series over Guntersville

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview took game one of its area series at Guntersville Tuesday night and they returned home to Mark Moore Field Thursday...

Cullman County man convicted of 2019 escape from detention center

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was found guilty by a Cullman County jury on Thursday, April 3, 2025, of second-degree escape. Anthony Ray Beasley,...

Obituary: John Kevin Jacobs

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A graveside service for John Kevin Jacobs of Cullman, AL will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in...

Obituary: Daniel Lee Fowler

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Funeral services for Daniel Lee Fowler, 85, of Hanceville, AL will be 12 p.m. Saturday, April 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 3, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman Regional Medical Group now offering robotic gynecologic surgery

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Group has added a new, highly advanced capability to its surgical offerings. OB-GYN physician Lance Justice, DO, now...

Put your detective skills to the test at Clue-themed murder mystery...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will host a Clue-themed murder mystery dinner, titled “Unraveling the Clue to...

Low chances of severe weather today with higher chances this weekend

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The stalled frontal boundary across Arkansas and Tennessee may move close enough to initiate isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon north of a Hamilton –...

CPD recognizes Officer Roy Bates

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on April 1 said that it “proudly recognizes Officer Roy Bates for his exceptional work and dedication...

PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville sweeps area series against Holly Pond

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – After taking game one of its area series with the Broncos at home on Tuesday, Hanceville traveled to Holly Pond...

Ivey signs Paid Parental Leave Act into law

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB199,...

PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont clinches area title with 12-1 win at Locust...

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LOCUST FORK, Ala. – After handling the Hornets at home 11-1 on Tuesday, Vinemont traveled to Locust Fork to finish the area series Wednesday...

“Conditional” severe weather threat tonight

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Wind will be on the increase this morning.  By 10 am sustained winds of 10-20 mph with gusts from 20-35 mph will be common...

PREP BASEBALL: ‘Winning is a byproduct of doing all the little...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Since taking the reins of the program in 2009, Cullman Baseball Head Coach Brent Patterson has put together quite the resume....

Obituary: Harold Loyd Lee

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Harold Loyd Lee (90) passed away in his sleep in Cullman, Alabama on March 30th, 2025, and was born in Cullman on November 17th,...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 2, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

The role of women in agriculture

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Women in agriculture have fulfilled the duties of farm work, from processing agricultural goods to tending fields, since humanity began to settle and cultivate...

Drake, Whaley named CCBOE Teachers of the Year

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Hayley Drake and Amy Whaley have been named CCBOE Teachers of the Year, Cullman County Schools announced this week.Drake, a reading...

Call 811 before you dig!

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the spring season arrives, Alabamians are reminded to contact 811 at least two days before beginning outdoor digging projects. The Alabama...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope claims back to back county titles with...

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VINEMONT, Ala. – After Sunday night’s rainy weather pushed the start of this year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament to Tuesday, the Good Hope Raiders...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 1, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Alabama Wildlife Federation hosting inaugural Wild Game Cook-Off April 3

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Wildlife Federation will host its inaugural Wild Game Cook-Off on Thursday, April 3, starting at 6 p.m. at the...

Resurfacing starts on US-278 near Holly Pond

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Resurfacing starts today on US-278 in Cullman County from Duck River to SR-91 in Holly Pond. Rogers Group, the contractor on the $819,650 project, will mill and...

Cullman Electric Cooperative to host annual Touch A Truck event April...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative will host its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the...

2 Sacred Heart students named winners in Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest

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COLOMBUS, Ohio — After receiving thousands of submissions from across the United States, Zaner-Bloser has named winners of the 34th annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting...

Get to know House District 11 candidate Heath Allbright

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Heath Allbright, president of Brighton Forestry Services LLC, officially announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 11 Representative in...

PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman hangs on to top West Morgan 5-3

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With rain pouring across the state late Sunday night into early Monday morning, the Bearcats’ road matchup with West Morgan was...

Obituary: Thomas Anthony White

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Thomas Anthony White, age 74 of Cullman, died Friday, March 28, 2025.  Thomas was a graduate of Wallace State and a proud veteran of the...

Obituary: Peggy Jane Williams

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Graveside Service for Peggy Jane Williams, age 91 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Mount Zion Cemetery.  Cullman...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 31, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

COLUMN: We took a trip back in time

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Jean and I just spent three days on a magnificent mountain that has, or is near, beautiful bluffs, gorgeous gorges, carved canyons, cavernous caves,...

Obituary: Candace Nicole Jacobs

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Funeral services for Candace Nicole Jacobs will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The family will welcome friends...

Obituary: Trey Daniel Kilpatrick

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Trey Kilpatrick, 24, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 28, 2025, in his hometown. Born on June 2, 2000, in Cullman, Trey lived...

COLUMN: 19 things boys need growing up

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As I look back on the life I’ve lived, I seem to focus a lot on my childhood. I think most anyone does. As...

Rainer: Alabama’s WFF expanding Motus Wildlife Tracking Network

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Modern technology is aiding wildlife biologists and researchers in numerous ways, including a tool that is in its infancy in Alabama. The Motus Wildlife...

Severe weather tonight into Monday

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The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has upgraded the severe weather threat and almost the entire state is in an Enhanced Risk from late tonight...

Files from Yesteryear: March 29, 1928

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From the files of March 29, 1928 CLASSIFIED ADS ONE CENT A WORD ADS * FOR SALE—Two good Horses and an automobile. Cash or terms. G. W....

Obituary: Johnny Owen Godsey

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Johnny Owen Godsey, age 74, of Houston, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Cullman Regional Hospital in Cullman, Alabama.   Johnny was...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Lions split doubleheader with Northwest-Shoals

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After winning six out of their last seven games, the Wallace State Lions hosted the Northwest-Shoals Patriots from Muscle Shoals on...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Lions sweep doubleheader with Northwest-Shoals

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Lions’ softball team bounced back from their doubleheader loss on the road at Northwest-Shoals with a sweep of their own....

Severe weather threat continues for Sunday night into Monday

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Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will move across the state from Saturday afternoon through early Sunday afternoon.  A couple of storms on Sunday could...

Alabama Cooperative Extension System to host Women in Ag Workshop April...

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CLEVELAND, Ala. - Female farmers of any experience level are invited to attend the upcoming Women in Ag Workshop, a two-day, hands-on educational event...

State unemployment rate steady at 3.3%; Cullman Co. rate ticks up...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Friday, March 28, announced Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.3%, unchanged...

Tim and Dorothy Glover debuting agate rock candles at 41st Annual...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival welcomes first-time exhibitors Tim and Dorothy Glover of Iron City, Tennessee, whose stunning agate rock candles...

COA looking to add pageant board of directors

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is looking to add a board of directors for the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant. COA...

PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont pulls away from West Morgan 7-3; Friday scoring...

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TRINITY, Ala. – After splitting a pair of games at Toyota Field in Huntsville Thursday night, the Vinemont Eagles were back on the road...

Obituary: Frances “Gwen” Gwendolyn Welch

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Frances "Gwen" Gwendolyn Welch, age 89, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.  Gwen is survived by her children Glenn(Angela), Threesa &...

Obituary: Joyce Kugler

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A person’s legacy is defined not by what happens on a single day or even by the words she uses. Instead, it is defined...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 28, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Marshall warns Alabamians of increasing phone scams

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state....

AU: Developing high-performing genetic lines and hybrids for the catfish industry

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AUBURN, Ala. – The $437 million U.S. catfish industry is in need of better genetic and breeding technologies to be competitive with foreign imports....

Registration open for 3rd annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The third annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp, presented by B&D Construction, is set to take place July 21-22,...

Pet of the Week: Notable Ned

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet 2.5-3-year-old Notable Ned, a hound mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. The lovable chap has low to...

Severe weather threat increasing Sunday night into Monday

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The severe weather threat is increasing Sunday night into Monday. An upper-level disturbance will bring scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms to the...

PREP BASEBALL: Fairview collects 5-3 win over Calera; Thursday scoring recap

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HOOVER, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were on the road competing at this year’s Hoover Tournament this week and they collected a 5-3 win...

Obituary: Robie Lynn Cordes

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Robie Lynn Cordes, age 69, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1955 in Birmingham...

Obituary: Luther Marlin Hyde, Sr.

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Luther Marlin Hyde, Sr., 76, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 26, 2025. Luther was born to Richard and Eula Mae Butler Hyde...

Obituary: Deborah Gail Waldrep

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Mrs. Deborah Gail Waldrep of Vinemont, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of...

Obituary: Thelene Dean White

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A graveside service for Thelene Dean White, 88, of Hanceville will be 12:30 p.m. Friday March 28th at Hopewell Cemetery.  Visitation will be prior...

Obituary: Johnny Vann Scott

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Funeral Service for Johnny Vann Scott, age 76, of Logan, AL will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...

Obituary: Joan McClellan Cleghorn

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Funeral service for Joan McClellan Cleghorn, 78, of Addison will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at Addison Baptist Church with interment in...

Obituary: Ronald Lee James

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Funeral service for Ronald Lee James, 77, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 31st, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 27, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

‘Paradise Lost’ trials ramping up at CHS

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DA Champ Crocker helps with CHS English project ‘trial’ CULLMAN, Ala. - A long-running project to use literature as a gateway to teaching students more...

Jacobs proclaims April ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’ in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, March 26, proclaimed the month of April 2025 “National Child Abuse Prevention Month” (NCAPM) in...

Small Business Easter Market sees success

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  More than 1,000 shoppers turned out for the Small Business Easter Market on Saturday, March 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural...

CHS Theatre shines in multiple festivals

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre was recently invited to the Southeastern Theatre Conference in  Maryland, and the International Thespians Festival in Indiana....

Auburn University Weed Bionomics Lab leads fight against no. 1 crop...

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AUBURN, Ala. - Imagine a weed that can produce 600,000 seeds per plant and grow as much as 2.5 inches per day. Such a...

Sportsman Lake Park hosting annual free Easter Egg Hunt April 19

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, beginning at 9 a.m. The event is...

PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 6-3 win over Spain Park; Wednesday scoring...

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HOOVER, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats are spending their spring break at this year’s Hoover Tournament and they kicked things off with a win...

Lions open NJCAA Women’s Tournament with win over Murray State

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CASPER, Wyo. -- The Wallace State women’s basketball team opened the 2025 NJCAA Women’s National Tournament with a 62-46 win over Murray State College...

Obituary: Franklin Jerome Self

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Funeral Service for Franklin Jerome Self, age 89 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hopewell Cemetery, burial...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 26, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Officials dedicate Moon Tree at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville

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Officials from Alabama State Parks and the Von Braun Astronomical Society gathered Thursday with city leaders and representatives from NASA to dedicate a Moon...

Cullman Family Expo coming April 5

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center parent teacher organization is hosting the third annual Cullman Family Expo on Saturday, April 5,...

Wallace State Jazz Band welcoming alumni to Big Band Dance, Reunion...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will celebrate around 50 years of jazz performances at its annual Big...

Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration 5K/Fun Run coming April 12 

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - As part of the Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration, a 5K race and Mile Fun Run will take place Saturday,...

PREP BASEBALL: West Point falls to Decatur on the road, Tuesday...

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DECATUR, Ala. – It’s spring break across the state this week but that hasn’t stopped several of our local teams from getting back on...

(Updated) Cullman woman 2nd person charged with manslaughter in Good Hope...

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Updated March 26, 2025, at 5:22 p.m. GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman County woman is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the...

Obituary: Jeffery Dale Kilgore

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A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Jeffery Dale Kilgore, 60, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at Cullman...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 25, 2025

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

OmniPlex nearing completion

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman is gaining a new state-of-the-art complex that it says promises growth in sports tourism, local recreation and...

J & C Local Farms bringing beauty and flavor of lavender...

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CULLMAN, Ala.  – J & C Local Farm is set to make its debut at the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair...

Chamber Gala celebrates accomplishments

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 20, hosted the 82nd annual Chamber Gala at Stone Bridge Farms. It...

Woodturner Vyron Bearden returns to Cullman for 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Acclaimed woodturner Vyron Bearden of Muscle Shoals is eagerly anticipating his return to Cullman for the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival, where...

Good Hope Council approves resolution to revise Procurement Procedures

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a new...

Obituary: Joyce Ann Hamby

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Funeral Service for Joyce Ann Hamby, age 77 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Winifred Maddaleen Nicholas

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Funeral service for Winifred Maddaleen Nicholas, 97, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Obituary: Carolyn Ann White

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Carolyn Ann White, 78, of Cullman, Alabama went to her heavenly home March 22, 2025 surrounded by her family.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 24, 2025

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

COLUMN: I hear that mailman coming

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Well, I hear that mailman coming, he’s rolling around the bend, and I ain’t seen a letter, since 2010. That’s because the mail doesn’t...

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Here One Moment’ by Liane Moriarty

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“Here One Moment” opens on a flight from the Tasmanian capital of Hobart to Sydney. It would have been a short trip, except there...

Obituary: Vernon “VA” Arthur Oden

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Funeral Service for Vernon Arthur Oden, age 88, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to hold auditions for ‘Finding Nemo...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Young performers will have the opportunity to dive into the world of theater this summer as Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts...

Library holds Author Talk with Dr. Rebekah Lloyd

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted an Author Talk event with local author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd on Wednesday, March 19.  Lloyd said...