Obituary: Ruth Burr White
A graveside service for Ruth Burr White, 95, of Hanceville, AL will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 30th at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Bro. Wayne Wisener will officiate the service. The family will welcome...
COLUMN: Let’s go out to eat
Back when I was growing up, if Mama said, “Let’s go out to eat,” we did not head for the car. We weren’t going anywhere. She literally meant out…as in outside…as in not in...
Cullman City School Board: Aug. 19 meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board held its regular board meeting and first FY2025-2026 budget hearing on Aug. 19. A budget was presented (see separate story), updates on governance compliance were discussed...
Gudger announces $5K grants for each high school band in his district
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, kicked off football season over the weekend by announcing he will present a $5,000 grant to every public high school band in his district.“Just like football teams, students in high...
Business spotlight: Golden Touch Luxury Showers
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new, locally owned business has opened up in the heart of downtown Cullman: Golden Touch Luxury Showers.
Co-owners Rita and Michael Golden said they opened their first storefront to provide durable,...
Elementary students create ‘digital lockers’ while learning AI, design
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School had a chance to create their own lockers — digitally — as part of an innovative project using design software and artificial intelligence art creation tools.The...
Restore Therapy joins Wallace State in Powerful Partnership and as scholarship provider
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed Restore Therapy Services as its latest participant in its Powerful Partnership program and as a new contributor to scholarships for Wallace State students.
“Partnering with Wallace State...
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) in partnership with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) is excited to announce the expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program...
WSCC SOCCER: Abram’s late goal lifts Wallace State over Holmes in season opener
GOODMAN, MS — The Wallace State men’s soccer team kicked off the 2025 season with a statement victory on the road, edging Holmes Community College 1-0 on Friday behind a late strike from Kaisel...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2025 Cullman County Youth Football season is here, and there were a handful of games going on around the county on Saturday. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Fairview Aggies, the...
FAITH: ‘I want Jesus to shine through me’: Fairview’s Kailyn Redding reflects on her...
FAIRIVEW, Ala. -- Fairview High School's Kailyn Redding is starting her junior year and, in this interview, she discussed her relationship with God, starting with one of her favorite Bible verses.
"He means so much...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 23, 1934
From the files of Aug. 23, 1934
CITY SCHOOL WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 3
The Cullman city school will open Monday, September 3, at 10 o'clock. The public is invited to attend the opening exercises.
Book lists and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Falkville 22-6
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Falkville to kick off the 2025 season against the Blue Devils Friday night but unfortunately for the road crowd, the Eagles were unable to return home with the...
Obituary: Andrew Parsons
Andrew Parsons of Bremen, Al was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the age of 66. Funeral Service will be held at Dilworth Church of God on Monday,...
Obituary: Mark Alan Reed
Funeral services for Mark Alan Reed, 64, of Hanceville will be 6 p.m. Monday August 25th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m....
Obituary: Wanda McKeel Clark
Funeral Service for Wanda McKeel Clark, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Shane, Sidney McMinn and David Clark,...
CCSO holds promotion ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office held a promotion ceremony honoring leadership and service on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the CCSO Training Center.Sheriff Matt Gentry said the ceremony recognized the hard work,...
Wallace State volleyball eyes another championship-caliber season
HANCEVILLE, Ala - Wallace State volleyball enters the 2025 season with high expectations and a familiar edge under veteran head coach Randy Daniel. After posting an impressive 37-11 record last year, the Lions are...
Cullman City Schools presents proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which the board said reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds and continued investment in...
Who’s paying whom? Cullman City Council – Municipal Election
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tribune continues its observance of campaign finances with this look at the candidates for Cullman City Council. Items for this story were gathered from reports filed for the period from...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison snaps streak with 41-20 win over Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the archrival Yellow Jackets of Winston County Friday night and in a very physical game with a packed house, the Bulldogs came away with an impressive 41-20 win to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Fultondale on the road 48-0
FULTONDALE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Fultondale to kick off the 2025 season Friday night and they dominated from start to finish, returning home with a 48-0 win and a 1-0 start...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops season opener to Bob Jones 28-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back on Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2025 season but the ‘Cats had their hands full with Bob Jones....
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point opens season with 30-6 win over Haleyville
HALEYVILLE, Ala. – West Point hit the road to take on the Lions of Haleyville in its season opener Friday night and the Warriors returned home with a win to start the year 1-0....
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops season opener at Appalachian 25-0
ONEONTA, Ala. – Holly Pond hit the road to open up the 2025 season at Appalachian Friday night and the Broncos had their hands full with the Eagles. Appalachian led 12-0 at halftime and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek kicks off season with 20-6 win over Lynn
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek opened the 2025 season with a Winston County battle against Lynn at Tiger Stadium Friday night and the Tigers are off to a 1-0 start. Meek led 6-0 at the...
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Wallace State Athletics shines in classroom with 9 teams earning NJCAA Academic Team of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom, with nine athletic programs earning NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors...
Obituary: Marsha Kaye Bradford
A graveside service for Marsha Kaye Bradford, 69, of Blountsville will be 11 a.m. Tuesday August 26th at Duck River Cemetery.
Mrs. Bradford was born Friday, March 23, 1956, in Fort Hood, Texas to the...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 22, 2025. 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...
World Changers in Cullman: ‘Showing God’s love’
Changing the world can start right here at home. That’s something Steve Eddleman knows to be true. Eddleman first got involved with World Changers in 1998.
“I’m what is considered the site coordinator. I am...
Pet of the Week: Amber’s golden heart shines through
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Amber, a 3-month-old tortoiseshell domestic shorthair whose personality is just as striking as her coat. Friendly, inquisitive and outgoing, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week thrives with both playtime and...
Tribune Debate Series continues Saturday with District 11, Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series returns Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Bailey Center auditorium on the campus of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville.
The day will open with the Alabama House District 11 candidate...
John Drozda found guilty of 2023 murder of Thomas Brannon
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, found John Wesley Drozda, 38, of Cullman, guilty of murder for the Sept. 17, 2023, shooting death of Thomas James Brannon, 37,...
St. Paul’s to host traditional German-language worship service Sept. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of Cullman’s annual Oktoberfest celebrations, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will offer a special Gottesdienst (Divine Service) conducted entirely in German on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. The service will...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs hammers Hanceville in season opener 65-7
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs hosted a county battle with the Hanceville Bulldogs at Cranford Stricklin Stadium Thursday night, and the Eagles kicked off the season in dominant fashion, hammering Hanceville 65-7. Cold Springs...
Obituary: Calvin David Ramey
Calvin David Ramey, 79, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 18, 2025. Mr. Ramey was born April 3, 1946, to Calvin and Vivian Ramey.
David was a great man who drove a truck to...
Obituary: Glenn Allen Ward
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for Glenn Allen Ward, 65, of Somerville, Alabama.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Glenn was born August 17, 1960 to parents, Clyde Millard...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 18
domestic violence; Willow Bend
stalking;...
Haynes graduates from 2-year leadership development program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two years ago, 18 Alabama farmers and ag professionals embarked on an intense, immersive and impactful leadership development experience.
Six institutes later, members of Class VI graduated from the Agricultural Leaders for...
Berlin Town Council plans for upcoming fiscal year
BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates opened the monthly session of the Berlin Town Council on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The meeting commenced with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Donald...
CCBOE cuts ribbon on multipurpose facility at West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. – Tuesday was an exciting day at West Point High School as students were joined by representatives from the Cullman County Board of Education to cut the ribbon on a new...
Chick-fil-A opening 2nd Cullman location in November
CULLMAN, Ala. – The second Chick-fil-A location in Cullman will open in mid-November, according to Director of Human Resources Breana Posey.
She said the new location on Alabama Highway 157 will be under the same...
FAITH: Envision Weekend coming Aug. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Youth pastors and leaders across Cullman are invited to bring their students to Envision Weekend, hosted at Bethlehem West Baptist Church on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.
West Bethlehem Youth Pastor Coty Flynn...
Editorial: USPS cannot pick and choose
The United States Postal Service (USPS) was built on one promise: to deliver the nation’s mail, fairly and without exception. But this week in Cullman, that promise was broken.
Subscribers who didn’t receive their Tribune...
Additional arrest made in Infusion Wellness and Spa case
CULLMAN, Ala. – An additional arrest has been made in connection with the ongoing investigation involving Infusion Wellness and Spa. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at approximately 3:08 p.m., the Cullman Police Department, assisted...
Obituary: Edsal Earl Flanigan, Sr.
Funeral services for Edsal Earl Flanigan Sr., 67, of Colony will be 2 p.m. Saturday August 23rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12 p.m. until 2...
Obituary: JoEllen “Jody” Leigh Carnes
Today our hearts are filled with both a profound sense of loss and an even more profound sense of joy. Our dear sister, Jody Carnes, completed her race and stepped into the arms of...
Obituary: Dezmond Thomas Rickman
Dezmond Thomas Rickman
Born in Cullman, AL on May 11, 2001
Graduated from East Limestone High School Class of 2020
Lived in Athens, AL
Passed away in Madison, AL on August 17, 2025
A celebration of life service for...
Obituary: Ronald Dale Woodard
Services for Ronald Dale Woodard, age 80 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Sacred Heart Church; burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2025. 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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats working to be ‘Ready and Resilient’ this fall
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kickoff of the 2025 season is right around the corner and the Cullman Bearcats have been hard at work this offseason preparing to hit the field once again. The ‘Cats will...
CPRST holds 2nd forum to discuss playground plans at East Side Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) hosted locals for another forum on the updates coming to East Side Park at the Omniplex Monday night. During their first forum, CPRST heard...
CCSO hosting free Firearm Familiarization Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host Firearm Familiarization Classes every second Thursday through October. Said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, “Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter, this is a...
Blood drive at Wallace State to honor Sophia Zeigler
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and Sophia’s Giving Hands Foundation on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Hanceville campus, for a blood drive...
FAITH: ‘We are called to be like Jesus’: Addison’s Kinsley Nuss reflects on her...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School's Kinsley Nuss just kicked off her junior year, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting with when she was saved back in 2017.
"God has meant so...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview Aggies ready to ‘go deeper’ this fall
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies have racked up a lot of wins in recent years and with football season right around the corner, they’re preparing to hit the field and add to that...
Wallace State celebrates nursing graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recently celebrated more than 100 students at its August pinning ceremony held at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside the Garlan Gudger Student...
Agriplex hosts ‘Armadillo Rodeo’ for Little Farmers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex's Little Farmers Preschool Program gives children an opportunity to explore agriculture, nature and community through hands-on, kid-friendly activities. Children ages 3-5 (with an adult) meet one Friday...
Cullman’s Academy Sports + Outdoors to open Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its first store in Cullman next month, the company said in a media release. The opening date is listed as Sept. 15, 2025, on the company’s...
Obituary: Eva Mae Gregory
Graveside Service for Eva Mae Gregory, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home-Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Clinton Allen Edge
Clinton Allen Edge, 56, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Clinton was known for his strong faith in God, his quick wit, his infectious...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2025. 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...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point Warriors ready to battle in 2025
WEST POINT, Ala. – It’s nearly time to kick off another football season in Cullman County and the West Point Warriors have been hard at work this offseason preparing to get back on the...
FAITH: ‘He has blessed me so much’: Good Hope’s Alex Lay discusses relationship with...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School's Alex Lay just started his junior year and, in this interview, he discusses his faith, starting with his experience at a church camp that changed his...
Bee Counted: Pollinator Count Party set for Aug. 22 at Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Extension Office and the North Alabama Agriplex will host a Pollinator Count Party on Friday, Aug. 22, from 9–10 a.m. at the Agriplex as part of the Great...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders eyeing postseason return in 2025
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders are coming off a stellar 2024 season and they have high hopes once again in 2025. Good Hope recorded 10 wins, a region championship and hosted...
Sacred Heart welcomes new pastor
CULLMAN, Ala. - In June, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman welcomed its new pastor Fr. Linus Klucsarits, OSB, following the reassignment of longtime pastor Fr. Patrick Egan, OSB to St. Michael...
Good Samaritan hosting free Health & Wellness Fun Day Sept. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Cullman is inviting the community to the inaugural Caring for Cullman Health & Wellness Fun Day, set for Saturday, Sept.13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at...
Obituary: Rhonda Kay Jones
Rhonda Kay Jones, age 71, of Quinton, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Family will have a Memorial Service on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at East Dora Cemetery, Bro. Chris Blevins will be officiating.
Kay is preceded in death...
Obituary: Richard Charles Linley
Richard Charles Linley, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
A visitation for Richard will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral...
Obituary: Wanda Denise Tucker
Wanda Denise Tucker age 49 of Hanceville, Alabama passed away August 17, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1975 to James and Nancy Boatright.
Wanda is survived by her mother Nancy Boatright, sister Christine...
Obituary: Elmer Luther Lindsey
Elmer Luther Lindsey, known to most as Luke, was welcomed into Heaven by a loving Father on Sunday evening, August 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Luke was born in Cullman County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Rhonda Harbison
Rhonda Harbison, age 65 of Cullman, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born, September 5, 1959, to Melvin Harbison and Betty Jo Harbison. She was preceded in death by...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 14
harassment; CR 18
theft of...
Auburn to retire Cam Newton’s jersey number
AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn Athletics will retire 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey, making him the fourth player in program history to have his number retired. The retirement ceremony will take place...
Obituary: Freddy Paul Privett
A memorial gathering for Freddy Paul Privett, 58, of Cullman will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve...
Tatum Brown earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Tatum Brown of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brown, a freshman at Wallace State Community College, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville hungry for playoff push in 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Another football season is right around the corner and that means its almost time for the Hanceville Bulldogs to hit the field once again. The Bulldogs came up short of some...
Sadie Graham earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sadie Graham of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Graham, a freshman at Calhoun Community College, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or...
COLUMN: Things don’t always go as planned
Jean and I are frequent visitors at antiques shops and malls. We often find treasures there that end up either in our house or in my own antiques booth. I love to find items...
Obituary: Patricia Dean-Ponder
Funeral services for Patricia Dean-Ponder, 76, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, August 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Arkadelphia Cemetery. The family will welcome friends for...
Obituary: Elma “Joyce” Frye VanMetre
Elma “Joyce” Frye VanMetre—better known as “Nanny”—was born December 22, 1936, in Elwood, Indiana, to Merle D. Frye and Ethel VanHorn Frye. She passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, surrounded by family after...
Cullman City Schools: ‘Strong start to 2025-2026 school year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The halls of Cullman City Schools are bustling once again as 3,200 students returned on Wednesday, Aug. 6, marking the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. With enthusiasm and high expectations,...
Presley Burden earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Presley Burden of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Burden, a freshman at The University of Alabama, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books...
Orthopedic surgeon Eric Goodrich, DO, MS joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Orthopedic surgeon Eric Goodrich, DO, MS has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Goodrich attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he played college football. He attended medical school at Lake Erie College...
Jay Lamar earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jay Lamar of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Lamar, a freshman at Huntingdon College, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.
Since 2014, the Alfa Foundation has awarded...
Operation Round Up Board awards $45K paper grant to benefit area schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Operation Round Up Board has awarded a $45,000 paper grant to benefit students and teachers at Cullman County Schools, Cullman City Schools, Sacred Heart, St. Paul’s, St. Bernard, Cullman Christian,...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 16, 1945
From the files of Aug. 16, 1945
Valley Springs News
Home from Germany for a 30 day furlough is Sgt. Bill H. Teague, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Teague and better known as Bill. He...
Evan Roden earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Evan Roden of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Roden, a freshman at Wallace State Community College, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books...
Local business owner arrested for multiple felonies related to forged prescriptions
Updated Aug. 16, 2025, at 1:36 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local business owner is facing multiple felony charges related to forged prescriptions. Whitney LeAnn Cheatham, 33, of Cullman, owns Infusion Wellness and Spa, where...
Cullman Oktoberfest takes over Toyota Field
MADISON, Ala. – Cullman County residents filled the stadium seats at Toyota Field in Madison Thursday night to watch the Rocket City Trash Pandas game — and also bring a little Cullman Oktoberfest vibe....
Dodge City Town Council talks finances, roads, parks
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council held its monthly meeting on Aug. 14, discussing finances, road projects and park maintenance plans.
The council said the August financial report showed a general account...
Blaire Troutman earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Blaire Troutman of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Troutman, a freshman at Wallace State Community College, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books...
‘Dreaming out loud’: CPRST holds Center of the Arts Community Theatre forum
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday night, hosted a community forum for the Center of the Arts Community Theatre. CPRST Executive Director Nathan Anderson said there was an...
Gudger announces $347K in economic development funding for Jack’s project in Fairview
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, this week announced the Town of Fairview is receiving $347,160 in economic development funding for a new Jack’s restaurant project. The restaurant is...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont ready to hit the field this fall
VINEMONT, Ala. – Fall is here, it’s nearly time to kick off football season once again and that means the Vinemont Eagles are preparing to hit the field. The Eagles earned a spot in...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Holcombe Summerford
Peggy Sue Holcombe Summerford, of Arab, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Thursday afternoon, August 14, 2025, at the age of 87. Ms. Summerford was born in Cullman County, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Shirley Jean Hale
Shirley Jean Hale, 87, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 13, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Cullman on July 7, 1938, to...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2025. 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...
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CCPS named 1 of the safest schools in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) has been honored for its efforts and commitment to school safety, with the campus one of...
