CULLMAN, Ala. – Coal-Man, an approximately 2-year-old domestic short hair, is The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.  Coal-Man is a gentle, quiet fellow with a soft personality and curious...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School Robotics competed for the second consecutive year in the Northern Gulf Coast Regional MATE ROV Competition. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Discovery Hall Programs hosted...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Hanceville women were sentenced Wednesday in Cullman County Circuit Court, including one woman sentenced to 20 years in prison in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - With baseball well into the playoffs, softball joins them this weekend, kicking off the postseason with area tournaments. Meek (21-9), Hanceville...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards, presented Thursday, April 24, during...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Trett Hardman as the next principal of Fairview High School. A Fairview...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Rain concerns and an uncertain forecast did little to slow the Alabama Strawberry Festival, as large crowds filled downtown Cullman Friday...

Ruth Keese Tuck, 85, of Cullman passed away April 28, 2026 at her home.  Born at her family home on Indian Creek in the...

Mildred Urilla Posey, 97, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 27, 2026. Born September 30, 1928, Mildred’s long life was marked by steady...

Jannette Lynn (Leverett) Legue, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Huntsville, AL. No services will be held. Born on January 7, 1947,...

Memorial service for Terry Dewayne Campbell, 61, of Arley will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 3rd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 150 Wallace State Community College students were inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) during the 2025–2026 academic...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman held its annual fashion show and luncheon last week, raising  money for several local organizations.   Pilot Club President Brenda Allison said one of the best...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A local alternative education program aims to combine academics with life skills and give families more time together.   Lauren Rainwater, who founded and owns Captivate Learning Center,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, April 25 at the Alabama Strawberry Festival, local titans united in a contest of strength, pulling a colossal John Deere tractor in support of The...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - At Fairview High School this morning, Zayden Cruce signed his scholarship offer to play football at Huntingdon College in Montgomery. After...

CULLMAN, Ala. – An Arley man died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Alabama State Troopers identified...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple students and educators were honored at the 2026 State of Education Breakfast community breakfast hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber...

CLANTON – Tuesday, 1:00 pm, April 28, 2026 Storms near and south of I-20 will continue to redevelop this afternoon with very heavy rainfall, a...

Sammie Audrey Jones, age 72, passed away on April 24, 2026. Born on February 7, 1954, in Cullman, Alabama, Sammie lived in Hanceville, Alabama. Sammie...

Funeral service for Mrs. Allyson Helton Yoder of Cullman, is Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 1 p.m. at West Point Baptist Church, with Rev....

Roger Dale Holmes, age 74 of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born, December 23, 1951 to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CLANTON – Tuesday, 6:30 am, April 28, 2026 There are two separate threats of severe weather today into early Wednesday.   The first is due to...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville students will mark America’s 250th birthday Wednesday with a community celebration centered on patriotism, student performances and recognition of veterans and active military...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After knocking off Ft. Payne at home to start out the Class 6A 2026 state soccer playoffs, the Cullman Bearcats looked...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School Principal Dr. Brad Stapler will be leaving Fairview at the end of the school year to pursue a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Track and field sectionals took place this past weekend across the state, and stars from around Cullman County and beyond earned...

CLANTON – Monday, 2:30 pm, April 27, 2026 An area of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will move into the far northern portions of the state...

Kenneth Lavon Willoughby, 61, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on April 25, 2026. Born August 28, 1964, in Alabama, Kenneth was a beloved...

Funeral service for Shelby Ann Barker, 65, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

ADDISON, Ala. - Addison senior Kiah Lake signed a scholarship with Bevill State in front of a large group of family and friends at...

Memorial Service for Mr. Jerry Marlin Cornelius, age 84, of Addison, is Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...

Funeral service for Mary Anita Fleischamel, 78, of Arab will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For Hanceville native Shawn Doss, the path from a college drafting lab to mission fields across the globe was anything but expected — but it...

CLANTON – Monday, 6:00 am, April 27, 2026 An area of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will move into the far northern portions of the state...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Long before Johnny Thornton became known across Cullman County as “The Flash,” he was a Good Hope Raider with a love...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, former Cullman Bearcats tight end Kaleb Heatherly accepted an invite to participate in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative will host its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Admission is free, and this year’s event will combine family fun with an opportunity...

From the mountains of the Tennessee Valley to the shores of the Gulf Coast, and everything in-between, our state is second to none in...

CLANTON – Sunday, 7:00 am, April 26, 2026 As of 630 am, a cluster of thunderstorms in central MS is moving southeastward and may produce...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After a blowout game one win over Southside followed by a stunning loss in game two, Cullman hosted the Panthers for...

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From the files of April 25, 1940 Joppa News The order of the day around Joppa this week has been land preparation and planting. Mr. Waylon...

Jackie Wayne Needham, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 70. Mr. Needham was born in Cullman County,...

Mr. Robert Leon “Bob” Chaney, age 79, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his...

Judy Yates Nelms, 72, passed on April 23, 2026. Judy was a resident of Cullman, Alabama. Judy was born in Franklin, Georgia, to the...

BAILEYTON, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Control and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an alleged cockfighting operation in Baileyton.  Cullman County Animal Control...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council, during the public comments portion of its April 23 meeting, heard from Cullman Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Alyson Stewart on the subject of child abuse.    “It’s become a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series will return in May, bringing candidates together in a format built on transparency, accountability and direct engagement with the public.  At its...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on April 21, recognized Ryans Creek Cemetery and Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery for being listed on the Alabama Historical...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation marked its 30th anniversary during its 15th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards brunch on Tuesday, April 21, at Loft 212.  The...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats kicked off their 2026 playoffs with a first round matchup against the Southside Panthers on Friday night. In...

BOAZ, Ala. - The West Point Warriors took a road trip over to Boaz to take on the Pirates in the first round of...

Jeanean Carolyn Taylor, 83, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on April 22, 2026. Born on February 2, 1943, Jeanean's life was marked by...

A Celebration of Life for Margie Nix Girard, age 77, is Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist Church at...

Funeral Service for Ellen Burks, age 81 of Vinemont, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Ebenezer Baptist Church with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals at its April 21 meeting approved an expansion for Auto Zone.   Auto Zone, located at 210 Second Ave. NW, will expand from 9,000 square...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Friday, April 17, Wallace State Community College marked a special milestone as the annual Big Band Dance brought together current musicians and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education at its April 21 meeting recognized student award winners.   Cullman High School Junior Grayson Gay was recognized for recently...

Pork Schnitzel with Strawberry Mustard Sauce  Yield: 2 servings  Ingredients  2 boneless pork cutlets, pounded thin  1/2 cup all-purpose flour  1 egg, beaten  1/2 cup breadcrumbs  Salt and black pepper, to taste  Vegetable...

CLANTON – Friday, 7:30 am, April 24, 2026 A line of thunderstorms will move into western Alabama this evening and rapidly weaken once reaching the...

ADDISON, Ala. - The 2026 AHSAA baseball playoffs are officially underway, and the Addison Bulldogs hosted the Hackleburg Panthers, a team that they defeated...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen man on April 20, 2026, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection with a Jan. 24, 2025,...

Norman Aaron Brown, age 74 of Arley, passed away April 22, 2026, at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham. He was born October 14, 1952, to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The first round of the 2026 AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs start tonight, with the 20-6 Addison Bulldogs taking on Hackleburg in...

BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at its meeting Monday, April 20, announced a ribbon cutting for the Berlin Farmers Market will take place Friday, May 8, at...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Uncle Phil, a Great Pyrenees with badger markings and the kind of calm, steady presence that...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 3Sixty Jeep Club will host Jeep Night at Rock N Roll Sushi on Saturday, April 25, at 5 p.m. At 8,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host the State of Education community breakfast Friday, April 24, from 9-11 a.m. at the Bailey Center on the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman junior basketball player Kaylee Johnson is so blessed and grateful to have God in her life, and despite some challenges...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A contract extension for Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer was approved Wednesday by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee. The...

Memorial Service for Joanie Griggs, age 76 of Huntsville, will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Ava Grimmett, age 103, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, April 19, 2026, with her family at her side. She was a native of Eva,...

Funeral Service for Rebecca Laminack Peinhardt, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at St. John's Evangelical...

Funeral Service for Jimmie Lou Golden, age 97 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen reminded Alabama residents that the deadline to register to vote before the May 19, 2026, Primary Election is Monday, May 4, 2026.  “The right...

CULLMAN, Ala. – At the City of Cullman Planning Commission’s April meeting, Commissioner  Michael Sullins announced the Commission would be requesting an updated Comprehensive Plan from the Cullman City Council.  “It is recommended by the code of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with its Spring Under the Stars and Stripes concert on Thursday,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Lake season is coming, and, as a reminder, Alabama’s rules for out-of-state boaters changed in 2024. The change ended a longtime exemption that allowed some...

CLANTON – Wednesday, 6:00 am, April 22, 2026 Models continue to indicate a series of upper-level disturbances will bring much-needed rainfall to the state Friday...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday split 3-2 over a resolution offering $800,000 in financial incentives to Rural King to support...

BASEBALL Winston Co. 15, Meek 5 - Batting: E. McCay 2-2 Pitching: E. McCay 3.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 3 K...

JASPER, Ala. - With the end of the regular season rapidly approaching, Cullman looked to continue an incredible season (34-7-1) on the road against...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education at its April meeting approved two administrative moves. Dr. Chad Shannon has been named principal...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cold Springs High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach Paige Parker Adams, 35, was arrested today, charged with: Sex Offense / School...

Mary Graham Haas passed away on April 16, 2026, at 100 years and 5 months of age.  Born November 15, 1925, to Walker A. Graham and Nancy Lula Graham...

Funeral services for Margie Dell Cason, 94, of Hanceville, AL will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 22nd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...

Celebration of Life Service for Tammy Gail Naler, age 67 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Seventh Street Baptist...

Celebration of Life Service for Tova Beth Lindsey, age 47 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear  Cullman County Sheriff’s...

BASEBALL Addison 12, Cold Springs 2 - Batting: J. Williams (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 2.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Several members of the Dripping Springs Chapter of DAR attended the JROTC Awards Dinner at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) on April 17, 2026.  There, they awarded DAR Bronze JROTC...

BREMEN, Ala. - The 1936 Club at Cold Springs High School earned a CLAS School of Distinction Award for State School Board District 6, placing it among just four programs in the...