PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview blanks Holly Pond 10-0, Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview hosted the Holly Pond Lady Broncos on a cold, windy Thursday afternoon and the Lady Aggies dominated this one, jumping...
Obituary: Wayne Roy Brown
Wayne Roy Brown, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Wayne Roy Brown was preceded in death by his parents...
Obituary: Susie Mae Estes
Funeral service for Susie Mae Linton Estes, 88, a long-time resident of the Brooklyn community in Cullman County, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday,...
Obituary: Debra Sue Hogan
Memorial services for Debra Sue Hogan, 69, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Arrests and Incidents reported March 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman man facing manslaughter charge in Good Hope case
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A Cullman County man is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a man in Good...
Small Business Easter Market this Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Small Business Easter Market will take place this Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural...
Hannah Shankle bringing unique pet-inspired art to 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is set to welcome a wide array of talented artisans, including Hannah...
Cullman City Council receives education report, moves on airport improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday welcomed faculty and students from Cullman City Schools to celebrate achievements and get an update...
Cold tonight with storms late this weekend
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the northern half of the state from 1 a.m. through 8-9 a.m. Friday, with a Frost Advisory...
Happy 100th Birthday, Marjorie Kreps!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Marjorie Kreps celebrated her 100th birthday on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2025.
Majorie is a devoted Christian who always encourages...
Obituary: Jerry ‘Frog’ Miller
Jerry ‘Frog’ Miller, 76 of Cullman, Alabama passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Born on May 18, 1948, in...
Obituary: Leon Zachary Waters
Leon Zachary Waters, age 37, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Leon is survived by his parents Ronald & Margaret Waters;...
PREP BASEBALL: County Tournament set to begin Friday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The brackets for this year’s county tournament were finalized Wednesday morning and all seven county teams will battle it out...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Harbison resigning from Alabama House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, who represents District 12, said he will be resigning his seat by April 15.
Harbison said he has a...
FAITH: ‘God loves all of His children’: Cold Springs’ Jozie Anderson...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior Jozie Anderson believes that having God in her life has been a huge blessing for her and in...
Rainer: Advisory Board gets update, expands snapper season
At the first Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 2025, held last weekend in Montgomery, Board members heard a state of the Alabama Department...
Op-Ed: The first half of the 2025 regular session has been...
Today (March 19, 2025) is the 15th legislative day of the 2025 regular session, which marks the halfway point allowed by the Alabama Constitution,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Maples’ walk-off lifts Cullman over Mortimer Jordan in extra...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home to open area play against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday night and seven innings weren’t enough to...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope downs Danville 8-1 in area opener
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope opened up area play at home against Danville on Monday night and the Raiders jumped out to a...
Legacy Credit Union to acquire First Community Bank of Cullman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Legacy Community Federal Credit Union and First Community Bank of Cullman on Tuesday, March 18, announced they have executed a definitive...
Obituary: Donna Jo (Rivers) Cottingham
Donna Jo Rivers Cottingham, age 67, of McCalla, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. Donna was born in Cullman, Alabama on April...
Obituary: Wanda Sue Dillard Craig
Wanda Sue Dillard Craig, born February 10, 1944, entered her heavenly home on March 15, 2025. Sue as she was known was born in San...
Obituary: Rev. John Wesley Purifoy, Jr.
Funeral services for Rev. John Wesley Purifoy Jr., 78, of Colony will be 2 p.m. Saturday March 22nd at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Burial...
Obituary: Kenneth “Red” Harrington
Kenneth "Red" Harrington, age 79, of Cullman, AL, passed Monday, March 17, 2025, at Folsom Center in Cullman, AL, he was born on August...
Obituary: Gregory Paul Mize
Memorial Service for Gregory Paul Mize, age 56 of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama unemployment rate steady at 3.3%
Cullman County’s rate ticks up to 3%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Monday, March 17, announced that Alabama’s preliminary,...
2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament results
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament was held Friday, March 14, at Wallace State Community College.
Below are the results.
Grand...
ACES: Mystery seed packages appearing once again in Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Similar to the reports in 2020, mystery seed packages have once again found their way into some Alabama mailboxes. These...
Local judges speak at community luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly community luncheon on Friday, March 14, hosting a panel of local judges,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs collects 10-7 win at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to Vinemont for a battle of the Eagles Monday night, and it was a shootout between the two...
Obituary: Pamela Thompson Brown
Pamela Sue Thompson Brown passed away at her home on March 14,2025 on her 44th wedding anniversary. Preceded in death by her father, Tom...
Obituary: Willie Mae Franklin
Funeral service for Willie Mae Franklin, 94, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Northbrook Baptist Church, with interment...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Body found identified as missing Holly Pond man Greg Mize
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities have officially identified the body recovered from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025, as that of missing...
FAITH: ‘A relationship with God offers comfort and peace’: Fairview’s Kaley...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview High School senior Kaley Vincent feels like God has played a huge role in her life and in this interview,...
Buzzed driving is drunk driving: Make a plan before St. Patrick’s...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Monday, March 17, marks St. Patrick’s Day and celebrations will take place here in Alabama, as well as across the...
Obituary: Michael “Mikey” Calvin Campbell
Michael "Mikey" Calvin Campbell, age 21, of Eva, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
A a celebration of life memorial visitation for Mikey...
Cullman County sees little damage during statewide storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local law enforcement expressed Sunday morning how grateful they are for the lack...
COLUMN: I just can’t seem to remember
I think I may have surely come to that stage and age in life where I can’t…I can’t…well, now I can’t remember what I...
COLUMN: No shirt, no shoes, no filter!
I pulled a couple of boxes of photos down from my closet the other day. These photographs were mostly black and white relics made...
Evelyn Burrow Museum to host community art exhibition celebrating pets
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is inviting the campus and community to take part in a heartwarming...
Wallace State’s Spring Dance Showcase set for March 20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present the Spring Dance Showcase on Thursday, March 20, at 7...
Trey Campbell Memorial Scholarship fundraiser touches lives in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - Trey Campbell was a person who experienced a lot of loss in his life but still managed to live every...
Local family loses home to fire
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local couple with deep ties to the community lost their home, cars and belongings in a house fire on Thursday,...
Files from Yesteryear: March 15, 1928
From the files of March 15, 1928
HOLLY POND ITEMS
Holly Pond, March 13—Seems like rainy weather is the order of the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Lovie...
Obituary: Danny Wayne Byram
Danny Wayne Byram, 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1946, in Boldo, Alabama,...
ALEA: ‘Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a...
Reptile Adventure class brings live animal experience to Cullman April 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Families and reptile fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with some fascinating cold-blooded creatures at the...
TACOMARG opens in Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - New restaurant TACOMARG officially opened Friday, March 14, in Cullman’s Warehouse District, with an inviting atmosphere, vibrant colors, creative cocktails and...
Another Little Free Library on the way
FALKVILLE, Ala. - Community supporter, avid reader and maker of all things homemade, Stephanie Sprouse, has applied for a third Little Free Library grant,...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman collects area wins over Jasper
CULLMAN, Ala. – After stormy weather postponed Cullman’s area matches against Jasper Thursday night, the ‘Cats were back on the field to face the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders shut out Hanceville 12-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to Hanceville for a varsity matchup with the Lady Bulldogs Friday afternoon and the Lady Raiders dominated from start to...
Body recovered from Mulberry Fork
Updated March 14, 2025, at 8:15 p.m.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities recovered a body from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025. According...
Obituary: Charles E. Benefield
Charles Benefield, 88, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, joining his beloved wife of 71 years, Betty Jean,...
Obituary: Cleon Leabert Carpenter
Cleon Leabert Carpenter, (Buddy), beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on...
Obituary: Mary Lynn Malcolm
Mary Lynn Malcolm, age 46, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will...
Obituary: Jeffery Wade Shikle
Funeral service for Jeffery Wade Shikle, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Donna Michelle Stewart
Memorial services for Donna Michelle Stewart, 53, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Maureen Elizabeth Graveman
Memorial services for Maureen Elizabeth Graveman, 72, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Grace Episcopal Church with a...
Severe weather begins this evening with outbreak Saturday into Sunday morning
Non-thunderstorm winds will be on the increase this morning, and by afternoon, gusts of 15-25 mph will occur, increasing to 20-30 mph this evening...
Cullman City Schools Summer STEM Camp set for July
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just because summer is on the way, it doesn’t mean learning needs to stop — and that’s exactly why Cullman City...
Goat Island hosting tie dye event March 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host a tie dye event on Saturday, March 29, from 1-3 p.m.
Tap Room Manager Mandy Hamm said,...
Pet of the Week: Tippy Tappy Toes will dance right into...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the wonderfully graceful Tippy Tappy Toes, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This 2-year-old German Shepherd has medium energy and...
Hanceville Irish Festival rescheduled for March 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s eighth annual Irish Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Hanceville. Originally set...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Scottsboro at home, Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After taking care of business on the road against Guntersville, the Fairview Lady Aggies looked to keep that momentum going at...
Game on! CHS cuts ribbon on new soccer complex, baseball and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School’s athletic facilities just received an upgrade. The new soccer complex, as well as the new baseball and softball...
Obituary: Rose Marie Rainbolt
Rose Marie Rainbolt, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Rose was born in Lapeer, MI. on April 4,...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPRST looking for Camp Cullman counselors
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you’re looking for a summer job where you’ll have fun and make a difference, then Camp Cullman might be right...
Local farmers advocate on Capitol Hill
Farmers put boots down in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, over 150 Alabama...
Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale coming March 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardeners will host their third annual Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale on Saturday, March 22, from 8...
Severe weather through Saturday morning with potential outbreak Saturday afternoon into...
An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered showers and thunderstorms across the northern half of the state today, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms...
Fashion star
CSHS senior Savannah Bischoff wins 1st place fashion award at state FCCLA competition
BREMEN, Ala. - Earlier this month, Cold Springs High School students attended...
PREP BASEBALL: Aggies win county clash at West Point 10-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fairview made the trip to West Point for a county matchup with the Warriors Wednesday night and the Aggies racked...
Obituary: Carlton Ellis Pitts
Carlton Ellis Pitts, age 76 of Falkville, AL. died Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Pitts; father, James...
Obituary: Donna Gail Vest
Donna Gail Vest, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Donna is survived by her son Jimmy Turner (Michele), sisters...
Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Dan Collins
Funeral Service for Gerald "Jerry" Dan Collins, age 69 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Cullman Church...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Downtown library to host Author Talk event March 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd for an Author Talk...
Snead’s Farmhouse shifts focus
VINEMONT, Ala. - When Judy Snead and her husband moved to Cullman County, she never imagined owning a farm — that one chicken would...
St. Bernard Prep AP Biology students explore cancer genetics at HudsonAlpha
CULLMAN, Ala. - Under the guidance of instructor Connie Briehn, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology students from St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in an...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview drops midweek matchup with Albertville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After picking up a win against Good Hope on Saturday, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Tuesday...
Obituary: Lanny “Rodger” Shabel
Lanny "Rodger" Shabel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 73.
Rodger was...
Obituary: Jimmy Morrow
Jimmy W.L. Morrow, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Lucille &...
Obituary: Gene S. Sutherlin
Gene Selken Sutherlin, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Mr. Sutherlin was born in Missouri, to...
Obituary: Mary Jo Butts
Funeral services for Mary Jo Butts, 94, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday March 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Jack Wayne Still
Reverend Jack Wayne Still, 80, of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away on Sunday, March 9th surrounded by family. He was born on December 20,...
Obituary: James Arnold Bates
Graveside service for James Arnold Bates, 86, of Gardendale, will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, Bro. Delbert...
Obituary: Debra Kay Morton
Funeral service for Debra Kay Morton, 63, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Teresa Ann Cobbs
Memorial service for Teresa Ann Cobbs, 59, of Cullman is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Teresa was born...
Obituary: Wazanta Posey Johnson
Funeral service for Wazanta Posey Johnson, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Ole Time Way Baptist Church,...
Severe weather outlook Thursday through early Sunday
An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms statewide from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. A few storms could produce...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: I’ll take a bottle of Coke, please
My first drinks of choice were either a Sun-Rise Orange, Nehi Grape or NuGrape. When I was a little older, my favorite became Coca-Cola....
Cold Springs FCCLA wins at FCCLA State Conference, headed to Nationals
BREMEN, Ala. - On March 6-7, 11 Cold Springs High School students and their advisor Stephanie Blair attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders...
CityScape expands with City Play and City Play-Littles: Ribbon-Cutting ceremony –...
CULLMAN, Ala. – City Play and City Play - Littles, part of CityScape Family Entertainment, will officially open their doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Tinker, Sanders earn ACCC postseason honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State Community College women’s basketball players were recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) with postseason awards voted...














































































































