Obituary: Jennifer Leigh Mead

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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’:...

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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

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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,...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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(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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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.

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Buster was a devoted father and grandfather, a proud Marine, and a retired fire captain. He passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday,...

Obituary: Phillip Herbert Chambers

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Phillip Herbert Chambers, age 66, of Morris, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Phillip was born in Cullman, AL.  Phillip is survived by...

Obituary: Kenny W. Bagwell

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Funeral Service for Kenny Wayne Bagwell, age 61 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Rita Annette Brooks

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A Celebration of Life will be held for Rita Annette Brooks of Hanceville, AL on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Heritage...

Obituary: Mary Joyce Boatwright

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A celebration of life service for Mary Joyce Boatwright, 88, of Owens Crossroads, will be at 12 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025, at Cullman...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 8, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

FAITH: ‘Let the Lord turn the ashes into beauty’: Fairview’s Cali...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School’s Cali Golden will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she discussed her faith, and how...

The Tribune brings home 41 APA Awards

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- At this year’s Alabama Press Association Summer Convention, The Cullman Tribune was honored with 41 awards. The Alabama Press Association is the state trade...

West Point scholars place 2nd in National Scholastic Championship

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WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School students recently competed in the Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence (PACE) National Scholastic Championship (NSC), June...

Meet Ms. Alabama Senior America 2025 Cheryl Parker

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman resident Cheryl Parker holds the title of Ms. Alabama Senior America. She will compete in the national pageant in October. Parker,...

Obituary: Judy Marie Mika

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Judy Marie Mika, age 80, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.  Judy was a devoted mother, wife, daughter and friend. She...

Obituary: Deloris Melissa Miller

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Funeral services for Deloris Melissa Miller, 67, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday July 9, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

FAITH: ‘I love seeing Jesus shine through people’: Good Hope’s Mckenzie...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Mckenzie McDonald is preparing to start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 7, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman Swim Team caps regular season at Madison

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MADISON, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team concluded its regular season on the road with a challenging dual meet against the Madison Swim Team,...

Thirty-One North Football Officials Association seeks new recruits ahead of upcoming...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Thirty-One North Football Officials Association will begin official meetings for men and women interested in officiating the upcoming middle school...

COLUMN: South Dakota is amazing

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Continued from www.cullmantribune.com/2025/06/29/column-we-made-it-to-rapid-city-but-not-rapidly After a few hours of sleep in Rapid City, we began our journey at the drug store…Wall Drug Store. Wall Drug is...

Mississippi woman injured in boat fire on Smith Lake

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vessel fire that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, injured a Mississippi woman. Alabama State Troopers said Katherine...

Hartselle woman dies in Cullman County crash

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hartselle woman was killed, and five other people were injured, in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday,...

Fulmer Svarney announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Jessica Fulmer Svarney recently announced her candidacy for Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education. Below is Fulmer Svarney’s announcement,...

Obituary: McArthur McKleroy

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Mr. McArthur McKleroy, 81, of Cullman passed away July 4, 2025, at Cullman Health Care and Rehab. He was born December 31st, 1843 to...

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Nightshade’ by Michael Connelly

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This is a new series for Michael Connelly. His previous series were about Los Angeles Police Detective Harry Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer, his...

FAITH: ‘Everyone deserves the chance to know God’: Holly Pond’s Melissa...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School’s Melissa Williams is preparing for her senior year of school in August. Her faith and her...

Op-Ed | A state out of step: Alabama’s sudden hemp ban...

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Alabama has taken a shocking step backward. In late June 2025, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law that effectively bans the sale...

FAITH: ‘Speak gently. Pray often. Serve humbly’: Good Hope’s Anna-Grace Pemberton...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Anna-Grace Pemberton is preparing to start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she...

Files from Yesteryear: July 5, 1956

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From the files of July 5, 1956 Etha Community News Miss Betty Barronton and Mrs. J. D. Burns and Cynthia are guests of their parents, Mr....

Obituary: James Casey Beckman

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James Casey Beckman, age 55, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.  He is survived by his daughters Bailey Anea (Dylan) Finch,...

Obituary: Linda Jean Crumbley Federer

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In Loving Memory  Linda Jean Crumbley Federer  October 21, 1942 ~ July 4, 2025  Visitation  Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11 a.m. ~ 1 p.m.  Holly Pond Funeral Home  Interment  Tuesday, July...

Obituary: Charlette Faye Stidham

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Funeral Service for Charlette Faye Stidham, age 82 of Cullman 35058, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...

Obituary: Verla “Poochie” Frances Wren

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Graveside Service for Verla "Poochie" Frances Wren, age 73 of Cullman, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Valley Spring...

Obituary: Ada Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Osborne

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Funeral service for Ada Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Osborne, 80, of Addison will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at Friendship Baptist Church in...