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Holly Pond High School crowns pageant winners
Holly Pond High School Fair Queen Representative August Floyd (Photos courtesy of Sullivan Photography)
Junior Miss Bronco
Winners in the Junior Miss Bronco Pageant were: 2nd...
Information sessions planned for WSCC Dental Hygiene program, Oct.11 and Dec....
HANCEVILLE - Students interested in learning about the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State Community College can get up-to-date and comprehensive information at either...
WORD CUP 2016
State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election today
CULLMAN, Ala. - The State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election is today, Tuesday,...
Pet of the Week: Make your life sweeter with Sweetie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay and Andrea Hudson are proud...
Avian Influenza makes a return to the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in wild ducks...
WRC Rally Cup
Fairview Town Council talks fire hydrants, Little Free Library
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry called the Fairview Town Council’s monthly meeting to order...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison’s season ends with 20-13 loss to North Sand Mountain
ADDISON, Ala. - On a brisk, cool night two evenly matched teams lined up at...
City scales back water restrictions to Phase I; Cullman “Tree City USA” for 29th year
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman is easing up on water restrictions. At Monday night’s...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont knocks off top-seeded Aggies to advance to JV boys’ title game
Teague Whatley (14) lead all scorers with 22 points in Vinemont's win over Fairview Saturday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – This...
Cullman woman killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, 1 mile east of Dodge City.
Christina...
Obituary: German Maqueda Martinez
German Maqueda Martinez, 67, of Hanceville, passed away on April 18, 2023 at his residence.
German was born on June 1, 1955 in Jacala Hidalgo,...
Wallace State’s English, math honor societies induct new members
Sigma Theta Kappa Spring 2018 inductees
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State chapters of Mu Alpha Theta and Sigma Kappa Delta recognized new members during a...
Obituary: Gene Nash
A graveside service for Gene Nash, 81, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28th at Duck River Cemetery.
Mr. Nash was born January...
TENNIS
Remembering Harper Lee
Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. I bet she’s up...
Kursten Putman becomes first female student to achieved Solid Edge Certification...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) student and Holly Pond sophomore Kursten Putman is the first ever female student to pass the...
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2 transported to Cullman Regional following lightning strike at Smith Lake Park
Updated 7-20-19 8:36 p.m.
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Two people were transported to Cullman Regional following what officials are saying was a lightning strike near the beach area of Smith Lake Park. “A female took a...
Fire destroys cottage at Stone Bridge Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies responded to a fire at Stone Bridge
Farms early Sunday evening, where a cottage in the northeast corner of the
property had caught fire.
Firefighters from Hanceville Fire and Rescue, Cullman...
Two vehicle accident in Simcoe sends three to hospital
SIMCOE, Ala. - A Sunday afternoon wreck in Simcoe had Gold Ridge firefighters working hard, and led to the medical transport of three injury victims. The accident involved two small cars, reportedly a Kia...
Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278 in downtown Holly Pond, resulting in two minor injuries.
Cullman...
BREAKING: Wife accidentally shoots husband during road rage dispute; currently jailed without bond
BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned potentially deadly on Co Rd 160 in Bremen, Saturday evening....
Freedom Celebration lights up the night in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - During the evening of Independence Day, crowds filled Randall Shedd Fairview Town Park as the town’s First Baptist Church hosted its 18th annual Freedom Celebration.
Dr. David Chambers, Pastor of Fairview First...
BREAKING: Man shot following possible road rage incident in Bremen; victim transported to UAB
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible charges can be confirmed I will let you know.”
BREMEN, Ala....
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: King seeking his palace!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna
Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip
and Remmy, have both been adopted, continuing a joyful and exciting trend.
Other recent...
Locals fill Addison for annual 4th of July Celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – After Thursday morning’s parade and a chance to cool off, locals and visitors sat down in the cool shade at Alexander park to enjoy an afternoon of music, snow-cones, and candy...
Thousands flock to Smith Lake for food, fun, and fireworks
SMITH LAKE - Despite the heat and humidity, Smith
Lake Park once again saw a crowd of thousands throughout its annual Fireworks
and Music Festival.
The festival featured all-day live entertainment from
artists Donny James, Trey Lewis,...
Tyson: recent road spills not a health threat
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As it continues to confront lawsuits and other legal issues related to an early June wastewater spill than contaminated miles of the Mulberry Fork and a short portion of the Sipsey...
Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake
SMITH LAKE – On Friday morning, searchers resumed their efforts to locate a missing boater who disappeared on Smith Lake late in the evening of July 4, after a boating accident. A two-boat collision...
Colony does not renew NARCOG contract for town librarian, library faces possible temporary closure
COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama Council of Governments (NARCOG) Senior Community Service Employment Program...
Troop banners keep memories alive in Addison
ADDISON, Ala. - Reminders of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms are currently on display throughout the Town of Addison. Images of area veterans are displayed on beautiful banners along the streets...
New Hope #2 Baptist Church holds first 4th of July community event
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the first time, New Hope #2 Baptist
Church joined the list of Independence Day community events on Wednesday night.
New pastor Austin Rowell stated that the event had only had
two weeks...
Holly Pond community sending local team to World Series
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's 12-and-under baseball team is heading to the Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series in Southaven, Mississippi. The Broncos qualified for the state tournament after making it through the Dizzy...
Wallace State students win two SkillsUSA gold medals and six medals overall at national...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Jacob Humphrey, Chase Blakey and Benjamin Brownlee each earned gold medals at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Ky., over the...
Afternoon, evening thunderstorms possible July 4th
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Seasonably warm conditions are expected
this Fourth of July, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms
possible, mainly during the afternoon and early evening. Showers and storms are
then expected to gradually increase across...
Cullman courts are going to the dogs!
Alabama a national leader in use of facility dogs to ease stress in courts; coming to Cullman soon
MONTGOMERY
- Alabama’s courts are going to the dogs at an ever-increasing rate,
and it’s a great...
Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County Phyllis Hain reflect on...
CULLMAN,
Ala. – Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County
Phyllis Hain are representing not only our amazing senior community but
reminding everyone that grace, intelligence, strength, faith and hard
work...
AMBER ALERT: Catalina Rimpsey (2 years) Last seen July 3, 2019 in Anniston, AL
ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child
Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert.
The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law
Enforcement Agency ask for your assistance in locating, Catalina Chloe Rimpsey,
a black...
Arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 1
burglary; CR 1338harassment;...
Addison set for annual 4th of July celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the day. The festivities begin with a parade to go through...
Municipality Closings for July 4th
CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.
Baileyton – Closed from July 4 to July 7
Berlin – Closed July 4, only open on...
Branded by Christ Cowboy Church holds Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – To kick off the week leading up to Independence Day, Branded by Christ Cowboy Church held its first-ever Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza Sunday night. Led by pastor Scott Guthery,...
Garden City, local churches celebrate freedom with community fireworks show
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Garden City got a jump on the Independence Day holiday by holding a community fireworks show at the town’s park. The event was put on by Garden...
Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures now open in Cullman
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, April German, who created Victoria’s Hope (VH) last year as a way to help single parents and families in need, opened her new thrift shop in Cullman. The ministry...
Inaugural Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday yielded a good turnout for the first Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride at the Southern Wal-Mart located on Olive Street. All the money raised from the ride will go to...
Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County
Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police
Department
Incidents
July 1
fourth-degree...
Pet of the Week: Help Remmy find his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us that Peanut, a recent Pet of the Week, has been adopted; and that one of our canine clients, thanks to inter-agency cooperation...
Baileyton Council adding new security measures for community
BAILEYTON, Ala – The Baileyton Town Council considered
adding security cameras to the town’s facilities to help reduce theft,
vandalism and drug use. Harold Nelson, owner of Sweetwater Security Systems,
addressed the council about their services and...
🚨Smith Lake Park Traffic Information🚨
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park Thursday, July 4th, 2019.
After the fireworks display has ended traffic...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2019
Maggie Darnell
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 27
trespassing, resisting arrest; CR...
Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
Incidents
May 16
theft of property; Industrial Park...
2019 Cullman City & County Blood Drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Join us for our annual Cullman City &
County Blood Drive on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Cullman City donation sites are Dick's Sporting Goods and
Wal-Mart North...
Art Park eyeing amphitheater following Dinner on First
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was a perfect evening for a pretty party at the fourth annual Dinner of First Friday night in Cullman’s Warehouse District. This year’s dinner, hosted by Cullman Parks, Recreation and...
Exotic pet expo returns to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Exotic animal vendors from all over the
country gathered at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday morning to showcase their
animals and animal accessories.
More than 30 vendors from places like Michigan, Louisiana,
and Indiana,...
Obituary: Louise Shedd
Louise Shedd, 86, of Baileyton, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born August 18, 1932, to Rufus and Molly Jones Garrett.
Louise owned and operated a home daycare for many years. She
loved...
Cullman Community Theatre back with ‘Oklahoma!’; auditions Monday, Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success with “The Music Man” last summer, the revived Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) is ready to crank things up again with another large-cast, crowd-pleasing classic.
CCT Director...
Obituary: Dwain Winston Moody
Dwain Winston Moody, 87, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 17, 2019 at Walker Baptist-Brookwood in Walker County, Alabama.
Dwain was born on November 16, 1931, in Covington County,
Alabama. He proudly served his...
PREP BASEBALL: Big first inning, strong pitching by Drummond & Wallace helps Vinemont get...
VINEMONT, Ala. - April has been very kind to the Vinemont Eagles so far, as they are 3-1 in their first four games of the month. They looked to keep that momentum going at...
Local students, leaders honored with statewide Farm-City Awards
Farm-City grows Alabama through service, student success
AUBURN, Ala. - Service and community involvement took center stage as farmers, leaders and students came together for the Farm-City Banquet April 9 in Auburn, recognizing achievements and...
Obituary: Gerald “Squirrely” Eugene Campbell
Was born July 20, 1943, in Alabama and passed away April 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Gerald was a devoted and well-known presence to many, remembered with deep respect for the life...
Obituary: Alexander Scott Morton
Alexander Scott Morton, known to most as Alex, passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 27. Alex was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, on January 30, 1999.
Alex is preceded in death...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Lynn
A Service celebrating the life of Rebecca Ann Lynn, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial will be Sunday at Cullman...
Obituary: Charles “Elwin” Trimble
Charles "Elwin" Trimble, age 73 of Hanceville, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his residence. He was born April 25, 1952, to Clifton Coy Trimble and Eneva Campbell Trimble.Beloved Husband, Daddy and...
Obituary: Ronnie Paul Jarrett
Ronnie Paul Jarrett, age 69 of Addison, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2025. He was born February 1, 1957, to John Paul and Thelma Hayes Jarrett.Ronnie worked as an owner-operator of a trucking company...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 10, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman...
Obituary: Ray Kretzschmar
Born in Garden City, Alabama, Ray was a lifelong member of the community he loved. He will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, veteran, neighbor, and friend, whose kindness, presence and sense of...
Obituary: Joel Wendal Kennemur
Funeral services for Joel W. Kennemur, 83, of Athens will be 12 p.m., Sunday, April 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Bethlehem East Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday,...
Honey: Nature’s original sweetener
There are many sweeteners available to us, but the most interesting and diverse is honey. Honey is a product of honey bees and the only insect-derived natural sweetener widely available. Honey also comes in many flavors...
First graders shine in ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ musical at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. – First-grade students of Cullman City Primary School recently took the stage in a vibrant performance of “The Day the Crayons Quit” — a celebration of creativity, confidence and self-expression.
The show is based on the beloved book by Drew...
Alabama Extension challenges residents to move more this month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. -With warmer temperatures and more sunlight in the evenings, spring is the perfect time to get up, get out and move more. That’s why Move Alabama — A Community Physical Activity Challenge runs throughout the...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 9, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 8, Winston Co. 5 - Batting: C. Johnson 3-4, 1 RBI Pitching: C. Johnson 6.0 IP, 5 R, 1 ER, 5 K
Cullman 6, Jasper 1 - Batting: J. Inman 2-3 (HR x2),...
Cullman County CDC hosting Cullman Family Expo this Saturday, April 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will host its fourth annual Cullman Family Expo this Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Cullman...
Cullman Regional Foundation Gala XXV coming April 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman Regional Foundation Gala will take place on Saturday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. at The Venue at Cotton Creek.
Gala XXV’s theme is Silver Jubilee: 25 Years of Impact. ...
Obituary: Nancy Carol Ergle Hudgins
Funeral service for Nancy Carol Ergle Hudgins, 72, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethlehem Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The...
Obituary: Rev. Jim Hampton
Funeral service for Rev. Jim Hampton, of Baileyton, will be at noon on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Cornerstone Revival Center with Bishop Greg Wilbanks, Bro. Ken Artis, Bro. Sean Ryan and his grandson,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
April 6• theft...
Cullman Swim Association wraps up competitive season after pair competes at NCSA championships
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Swim Association (CSA) wrapped up their competitive swim season at the end of March after participating in meets held in Huntsville, Madison, Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta and Orlando. The USA...
Holly Pond distributes funds to area schools
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its April 6 meeting distributed funds to local schools and held a public hearing about vacating roads.
With increased funding of $15,000 to distribute among Holly Pond schools, Mayor Carla Hart expressed...
Cullman City Planning Commission notes: April 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met at the city hall auditorium on April 7.
The commission held a public hearing regarding two subdivisions in progress. First on the agenda was Iron Hills at Cross Creek. This subdivision is located along County Road...
Hoop Shoot champs recognized at Cullman City Council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at its Monday, April 6, meeting took a few moments to recognize winners of the local Elks Club 2026 Hoop Shoot.
Winners included Alex Wood of Holly Pond Elementary School, Avery Stricklin of Good Hope Elementary School,...
Pet of the Week: Meet Cookie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cookie is an Australian Shepherd mix with a calm personality, a love for simple moments and a quiet need for reassurance. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Estimated to be around 5-6 years...
TRACK & FIELD: Fallin and Swidecki earn MVP honors; West Point’s boys and Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. - The 2026 Cullman County outdoor track championship was held at Cold Springs high school on Wednesday.
In the boys competitions, West Point ran away with a 170 point victory to repeat...
Obituary: Benjamin Cody Weeks
Benjamin Cody Weeks passed on April 6, 2026, at the age of 42. He was born on Aug. 29, 1983. Benjamin was a resident of Cullman, Alabama.
Benjamin is survived by his mother Delilah Lee...
Obituary: Jerry Craft
Funeral service for Jerry Craft, age 79 of Hartselle, will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Wesley Johnson officiating; burial at Whitewater Baptist Cemetery....
James Doss sentenced to 325 years in sex crimes against children case
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, was sentenced to 325 years in prison by Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily Niezer Johnston. James Michael Doss, 67, earlier this...
Arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke
As spring heats up and gives way to summer, it’s important to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat usually peaks between noon-3 p.m. so it's best to avoid going outdoors during these hours. If you must,...
Local Musician Spotlight: Case Graham
CULLMAN, Ala. - Case Graham is a local musician with an excellent reputation for his guitar skills. His style is a combination of rock and metal mixed with groove funk, layered with heavy jazz influence.
Though he knew from a young age that he wanted to play...
Barefoot University Butterfly Buffet
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, April 3, families gathered at the Sportsman Lake Park Wildflower Garden for a hands-on event called the “Butterfly Buffet,” hosted by Barefoot University.
Alex Bass, who leads Barefoot University with Rachel Phillips, explained that...
Sportsman Lake Park hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park held its annual Easter Egg Hunt early Saturday morning, April 4. This long-standing tradition keeps growing each year. The free event took place at the park playground and welcomed children...
Jacobs proclaims April 12–18 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in city
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed April 12–18, 2026 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the critical role emergency dispatchers play in protecting lives and property across the community.
Public Safety Telecommunicators serve as...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 7, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 18, Meek 6 - Batting: J. Williams 2-5 (3B), 2 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 3.0 IP, 0 H, 1 ER, 4 K, W
Addison 16, Meek 6 - Batting: T. Thompson 1-2 (HR),...
PREP SOFTBALL: Benefield’s one-hitter gives Good Hope their third straight County Tournament title in...
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon at the Vinemont Sports Complex, fifth-seeded Good Hope met sixth-seed West Point in the 2026 Cullman County Tournament championship game. The Lady Raiders and Lady Warriors, who faced...
East Elementary’s Lacy Cameron named Alabama Teacher of the Year ‘Sweet 16’ finalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary Fifth-Grade Teacher Lacy Cameron has been named one of 16 finalists (commonly known as the "Sweet 16") for the prestigious 2026–2027 Alabama Teacher of the Year.
Exemplary teachers inspire students...
Obituary: Joan Dean Hill
Funeral services for Joan Dean Hill, 88, of Hanceville, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Hanceville Funeral Home. Bro. Christopher Dotson will be officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service...
Obituary: John Schafer
Funeral service for John Schafer, age 68, of Vinemont, will be at noon on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Macedonia Baptist Church with Jacob Watts and Chuck Johnston officiating; burial at Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation...
Cullman overhauls paving plan, ties road projects to data, budget, public oversight
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council has adopted a new ordinance designed to reshape how the city plans, funds and executes street and transportation infrastructure projects, tying long-term planning directly to the budgeting process.
The measure...
Power to the People Act expands Alabama Public Service Commission, limits base rate increases through...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A newly signed state law will expand the Alabama Public Service Commission from three members to seven and prohibit increases in electric retail base rates through 2029.
The Power to the People Act, enacted...
CCPS receives Safe School Award for second year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday, April 6, visited Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) to present the 2025 Safe School Award and applaud the school’s ongoing commitment to safety and preparedness. CCPS is...
Layton family purchases Trident Marina, expanding presence on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - A familiar name in the Smith Lake marina business has expanded its footprint, with Lynn Layton and Jeff Layton recently purchasing Trident Marina from Jeff Tolbert.
The father-and-son duo acquired Duskin Point Marina in 2018 and now operate two full-service marinas...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point’s Jones no-hits Fairview, Benefield blanks Vinemont and Cold Springs’ offense...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Softball Tournament got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex on Monday. The three quarterfinal matchups featured three shutouts, with West Point, Good Hope and Cold Springs moving on...
Obituary: Anne R. Lovell
Anne R. Lovell, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday evening, April 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Mrs. Anne was born in St. Clair County, Alabama, on December 14,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 2
possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Overton knocks out Tulsa, Auburn wins NIT Championship in overtime
INDIANAPOLIS – When Auburn had to have it, Kevin Overton came through.
KO knocked out Tulsa in the NIT championship game, hitting a game-tying 3-pointer with eight seconds left in regulation to send it to overtime, where Overton...
Alabama Audubon free bird-watching events
Alabama Audubon has several bird-watching events scheduled for 2026. Two free events will take place Saturday, April 11.
Birding at Vulcan Trail
The 2.2-mile Vulcan Trail is located at 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209. It passes by the Vulcan statue and museum. The event will take place from 7-11 a.m. Attendees should meet at...
Alabama Department of Mental Health recognizes Autism Acceptance Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Mental Health is recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month, highlighting the importance of awareness, access to services and support for individuals and families across the state.
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder,...
Budget-friendly spring family activities
What better way to spend spring days than to have quality time with your spouse or partner and your littles? The days grow longer and energize us as sunshine blankets everything outside. The sweet aromas of spring thaw...
Letter to the Editor: I strongly encourage support for House Bill 389
To the Editor,
Domestic violence is not a distant issue – it is a daily reality in our community. I see firsthand the impact this has on individuals and families across our county.
Law enforcement in Cullman County responds to domestic-related calls regularly, many involving repeat offenders and escalating violence. One of the most dangerous moments for a victim is immediately after an offender is released from custody. We have seen cases where victims are re-assaulted within hours or days of that release. This is not hypothetical – it is happening here.
House Bill 389 addresses this exact problem. By strengthening bond conditions and allowing for temporary holding periods, this legislation targets the highest-risk window where retaliation and...
Obituary: Beverly Lynette Johnson
Beverly Lynette Johnson, age 49 of Vinemont passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center - Princeton. She was born, January 4, 1977, to Bernice William Page, Jr. and Linda Murry. She was preceded in death by her...
Hanceville library hosting poetry contest
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville is currently hosting a free poetry contest. Submissions must be postmarked by April 24.
Library Manager Teresa Rivera said local teacher and published author Will Justice Drake will be judging the contest.
“Will Justice Drake will be judging the contest...
Editorial: The first thing I remember isn’t that she’s gone
Publisher’s note: Some stories aren’t about answers. This is one of them.
I don’t think about her death first. That’s what I didn’t expect.
It’s her smile.
That big, effortless smile that showed up before anything else did. The kind that didn’t ask for attention but took it...
Files from Yesteryear: April 4, 1963
From the files of April 4, 1963
HANCEVILLE NEWS
Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Harris and J. W. Davis spent the past Sunday in Mississippi visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown who entertained with a dinner...
COLUMN: The ultimate sacrificial gift
Larry was an unusual sort. In fact, to even say such would be like saying that Babe Ruth was a baseball player. Everybody who knew Larry already knew that. He was a good man;...
Obituary: Roger Dale Edmondson
Roger Dale Edmondson, age 67, passed away on April 2, 2026, born on November 28, 1958, in Alabama and was residing in Cullman, Alabama.
Roger was preceded in death by Earston Willard Edmondson and...
Obituary: Gay Nell Wilhite
Funeral Service for Gay Nell Wilhite, age 89 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Glenn MillerRonnie Johnson officiating; burial at Cullman City...
Obituary: Mary E. Shikle
Funeral Service for Mary E Shikle, age 86 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Eugene Loyd officiating; burial at Center Grove Cemetery....
TRACK & FIELD: West Point boys, Cold Springs girls place first at Cold Springs...
BREMEN, Ala. - Several local track & field teams met at Cold Springs High School yesterday for the 2026 Cold Springs invitational, where athletes participated in over 35 individual events. Behind stellar performances from...
Discover the joy of hosting international students
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 100 international students are in need of host families. Pam Ancelet, an international exchange coordinator with EF High School Exchange Year, is encouraging residents to consider opening their homes...
Pink Cactus Western Co., Heavy Equipment Xchange open in Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 2, welcomed two new businesses to the Vinemont community. A joint ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the openings of The Pink Cactus Western Co. and Heavy Equipment Xchange (HEX).
The Pink Cactus, owned by Shayla Pendrey...
Kids invited to Wildflower Walk April 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is taking its Farm Kids Club off-site this month to explore spring blooms on a Wildflower Walk at Sportsman Lake Park.
The walk will take place Saturday, April 11, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 3, 2026
BASEBALL
Cordova 10, Addison 0 - Batting: C. Lane 1-2 Pitching: J. Williams 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
Cold Springs 11, Vinemont 6 - Batting: A. Black (Cold.) 2-5 (3B), 1 RBI Pitching: A. Black...
PREP BASEBALL: Big sixth inning helps propel Cold Springs to 11-6 win over Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cold Springs and Vinemont last faced off against each other in the Cullman County Baseball Tournament on March 27th, a game that Cold Springs ended up winning, 9-4. Friday's county game took...
Obituary: Mary Louisa Bryan
Mary Louisa Bryan, 77, of Cullman passed away Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at her residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Bryan was born April 14, 1948, to Juan L. &...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 3, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 3, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman...
Auburn cruises into NIT Championship with 88-66 win over Illinois State
INDIANAPOLIS – Advancing to the NIT championship game for the first time, Auburn got 24 points from Keyshawn Hall and made 12 3-pointers to rout Illinois State 88-66 Thursday at Hinkle Fieldhouse in the semifinals.
“I’m proud of...
Evelyn Burrow Museum exhibition features work of Brother Jude Johnston
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces a new exhibition featuring the work of the late Brother Jude Johnston.
Johnston was a lay brother of St. Bernard Abbey who worked artistically...
2 music businesses, 1 amazing collaboration
CULLMAN, Ala. - Press Rewind Vintage Audio and Wilde Vintage are teaming up to create a unique experience for music lovers.
Wilde Vintage Owner JK Wilde said he and his wife Katie have been working at Finders Keepers for nearly a year selling mostly vinyl records and vintage T-shirts.
“Press Rewind Vintage Audio has...
All the Hats: Tools for success
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders met at Wallace State Community College March 26-27 for the All the Hats conference. The two-day event offered practical tools, resources and connections to help them grow and sustain their work.
CEO of Good...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 2, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 8, Vinemont 4 - Batting: S. Talley (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 1 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 7 K
Cullman 6, Avon 3 - Batting: J. Inman 2-3 (2B), 3...
Troopers seize 185 lbs. of marijuana in Interstate 20 CMV inspection
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. – Alabama State Troopers seized 185 pounds of marijuana Tuesday, March 31.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), a Trooper assigned to the ALEA Motor Carrier Safety Unit (MCSU)...
Hanceville man killed in Cherokee County crash
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. – A Hanceville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, in Cherokee County, Alabama.
Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Marco Cortez-Gomez,...
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Late rally puts Gadsden St. over Wallace St., 11-9, to split doubleheader
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After sweeping Lawson State Community College in a doubleheader last Saturday the Wallace State Lions were 4-2 in their last six games and looked to keep that momentum rolling into their doubleheader...
Obituary: Beverly Joan Moss
Funeral service for Beverly Joan Moss, 79, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at Daystar Church, Pastor Jerry Lawson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 30
domestic violence; CR 447
domestic...
COLUMN: Reasons for optimism & concern for Alabama, Auburn and UAB as spring practices...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the next three weeks, Alabama (April 11) and Auburn (April 18) will play in their "A-Day" spring games, and UAB will hold their up close and personal Spring Showcase (April...
‘I hope they feel the love of God’
New Cullman First Baptist Church sanctuary moving toward completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Work on the new sanctuary at Cullman First Baptist Church is moving along quickly.
Pastor Tom Richter explained that as more people attend services, the church needs more...
Bunnies & Buttons Baby Co., featuring 4D ultrasound, opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bunnies & Buttons Baby Co., a baby boutique featuring 4D ultrasounds, baby clothes and maternity and baby items, recently opened in Cullman.
Owner and Sonographer Allyson Allen graduated from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community College and is certified in Abdomen and...
Obituary: Tommy Michael Holloway
Tommy Michael Holloway, 77, of Oneonta, AL, was born on June 16, 1948, and passed away on March 31, 2026, at Hanceville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was a graduate of Minor High School and...
Obituary: Lila Darlene Hale
Lila Darlene Hale, 88, was born July 3, 1937, in Cullman, Alabama, and passed away March 31, 2026. A beloved, gentle, kind-hearted and adventurous woman, she will be remembered with deep respect and enduring...
Obituary: Virginia Annette Woods
Virginia Annette Woods, age 84 of Vinemont, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her residence. She was born, October 2, 1941 to Henry and Mary Phillips.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is honored to...
Obituary: Belinda Ann McClure
Belinda Ann McClure, age 70 of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Folsom Center. She was born March 11, 1956, to Caris Theo Weeks and Iva Clarisse Totman Weeks.She was...
Pet of the Week: Oliver ready to dance his way into your heart
CULLMAN, Ala. - Some dogs don’t just walk into your life, they arrive with a rhythm all their own. Oliver, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a Chihuahua and terrier mix estimated to be around 2 years old.
He’s the kind of...
Dr. Stewart Tankersley launches campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Republican Dr. Stewart Tankersley has launched his campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama.
Below is his announcement:
Dr. Stewart Tankersley officially launched his campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama (March 30), kicking off his statewide effort with a prayer...
Foundry Ministries to expand Cullman County program with $1M ARC grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - A $1 million federal grant will support expansion efforts at The Foundry Farm in Cullman County, with plans underway to construct a new multipurpose facility aimed at workforce training and addiction recovery services.
The funding, awarded...
PREP BASKETBALL: New Good Hope boys basketball coach Cory Meyer details his coaching influences,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope hired Cory Meyer to be their new basketball coach on March 19th. He took over for Mitch Morris, who coached the team last year. He was an assistant...
Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament returns for 5th year – April 4
VINEMONT, Ala. - The fifth annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament will take place Saturday, April 4, in the Vinemont Middle School gym. Registration will begin at noon, with games starting at 1 p.m....
Obituary: Mary Magdelene Wood Strandlund
Born April 12, 1931 / died April 1, 2026 / Age 94
Mary was born in Logan, AL, where she was one of three children of her parents, William Boss Wood and Loice Tucker Wood....
Monitor air quality with AirScope app
There is a free mobile app called AirScope that is available on IOS and Android. The app provides the user with insight on pollen levels and air quality. If you suffer from allergies and never know what to...
Obituary: Hannah Marie Hunt
Hannah Marie Hunt, age 33, of Albertville, Alabama, passed away on March 31, 2026. She was born on October 20, 1992, and was a proud graduate of Brindlee Mountain High School.
Hannah was a loving...
Obituary: Larry Eugene Strickland
Funeral services – Hanceville Funeral Home – Visitation – Wednesday night 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Graveside Service – 10 a.m. Thursday morning at Duck River Baptist Church.
Survived by: Daughter – Angela Looney (Randy),...
Obituary: William “Bill” Edward Bynum, Jr.
William (Bill) Edward Bynum Jr., a resident of Horton Alabama, passed away at the age of 75, on March 30th, 2026, at his home.William, known to most as Bill, was born in Cullman Alabama...
Obituary: Linda Sue Haney
Funeral service for Linda Sue Haney, 69, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethel Baptist Cemetery in the Blair community, Bro....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 1, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman...
Op-Ed: Letter to new moms
One of the most complex things you can do for yourself when becoming a parent is allow yourself to grieve who you were. This has been crucial for me to accept, but it isn’t always easy. I’m so...
Auburn plays Illinois State Thursday in NIT semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse
INDIANAPOLIS – After winning three National Invitation Tournament games in nine days, Auburn appreciates the eight-day layoff between the NIT quarterfinals and Thursday’s semifinal against Illinois State in Indianapolis.
“It’s good to still be playing basketball,” said...
Spring thrift display ideas
Spring is here, and with the warm weather and spring blooms comes the urge to redecorate! Before you take everything from last season to the trash can – reconsider the opportunity. I know craft and more stores promise a...
ACES: Alabama farmers face disruptions, economic woes from war in Iran
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama farmers are hurting and now face even tougher economic times, as the war in Iran has increased the price of key agricultural inputs. Now more than ever, it is crucial for...
























































































































































































