Obituary: Sue Gay Barber Voss
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing on May 26, 2026, of Gay Barber Voss. Gay was born on October 31, 1950, and raised in Florence, Alabama. She graduated from Vanderbilt...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Boatright
Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Boatright, 82, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Saturday May 30th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to...
Obituary: Linda Faye Lamons
Linda Faye Lamons, 74, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026, at the age of 74. Linda was born in Anniston, Alabama, on December 8, 1951, to the late Burton and...
Obituary: Homer Wendell Whitworth, Jr.
A memorial service for Homer Wendell Whitworth Jr., 66, of Cullman will be 3 p.m. Saturday June 6th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. until...
Obituary: Charles David Burgess
Funeral services for Charles David Burgess, 62, of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Sunday May 31st at McKinley Chapel. Burial will follow the service at McKinley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday May...
Obituary: Kristen Brooke Rogers
Kristen Brooke Rogers, age 35 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Cullman County. She was born in Florida to Joe and Kim Hester Rogers on August 13, 1990.
Kristen was loved...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 28, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 26
assault; CR 1699
domestic violence;...
Editorial: This is not ding-dong ditch anymore
There was a time when a childish prank meant ringing a doorbell, running away and hiding in a ditch while your friends tried not to laugh too loudly.
It was stupid. It was immature. It was annoying.
But...
Pet of the Week: Marilyn is a quiet observer with a loving heart
CULLMAN, Ala. - Marilyn is a domestic shorthair blonde tabby with a gentle spirit and an affectionate heart. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
At approximately 1 year old, Marilyn has a calm,...
Tin Can Tourists coming to JG’s Campen Life RV Campground June 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - A vintage trailer club will roll into Cullman on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at JG’s Campen Life RV Campground.
JG’s Owners Greg and Jenny Holmes said the Tin Can Tourists (TCT) vintage trailer and camper club has chosen...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt named Alabama’s 2026 Event of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt has been selected as the 2026 Event of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department, recognizing the festival’s sustained impact on tourism, community engagement and economic development across...
Obituary: Tony “Hotdog” Morton
Tony Lynn Morton, known by most as “Hotdog,” passed from this life on Monday morning, May 25, 2026, at the age of 65. Tony was born in Marshall County, Alabama, on March 9, 1961,...
Obituary: Hubert Russell Walker
With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of Hubert Walker, a devoted father, grandfather, husband, and friend. Hubert, 87, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Cullman, Alabama after surgical complications....
Obituary: Ella Ramona Harris
Funeral services for Ella Ramona (Mona) Harris will be 3 p.m. Saturday May 30th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Hanceville...
Obituary: Tasha Sue Baldwin
Tasha Sue Baldwin, age 32, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born, December 22, 1993 to Richard Baldwin and Alice Baldwin.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Geneva and Frank...
Obituary: Mary Louise Jones
Celebration of Life Service for Mary Louise Jones, age 73 of Vinemont, will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Honeycomb Free Holiness Church.
Mrs. Jones passed away on Saturday, May 23,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 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...
2 killed in I-65 crash in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, on Interstate 65 in Cullman County.
Alabama State Troopers said Kristen B. Rogers, 35, of Florence,...
Cullman County 4-H Shotgun Club brings team & individual awards home from 2026 State...
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - This past weekend, Cullman County's 4-H Shotgun Team traveled to the Red Eagle Trap and Skeet range in Childersburg to compete in the 2026 Alabama 4-H Shotgun State Championship competition. Among...
Local Eats: K’s Botanas & More
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine in April.
Located at 1410 Second Ave. NW, in Cullman is K’s Botanas & More. Owner Karen Silva said the restaurant thrives on unwavering faith, loving family values and daily devotion.
“I come in every morning at 5 a.m.,” she said. “It’s my moment....
Anytime Fitness Cullman offering summer performance camp for students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Anytime Fitness Cullman is offering a four-week summer performance camp for middle and high school students starting June 15. The camp is designed to help young athletes stay active during the off-season and build confidence, discipline and...
Day in the Life: Unsheltered International
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine in April.
Unsheltered International is a nonprofit organization that offers help and hope to the unsheltered in our community. President and Executive Director Travis Sharpe said...
Explore used book sales at the downtown library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking to purchase books but not spend a fortune? The Cullman County Public Library downtown has ongoing used book sales. These sales include everything from children’s books to cookbooks, magazines and CDs.
Staff said bigger sales usually happen during major local...
Preston Boyd named Good Hope High School principal
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Preston Boyd as the next principal of Good Hope High School. Boyd currently serves as the assistant principal of Good Hope High....
Obituary: Max Blane Daniel
Max Blane Daniel passed on May 23, 2026, at the age of 70, and was a resident of Cullman, Alabama.
Max is survived by Debra Coffey; daughters, Chandra Mahler (Bailey) and Haley Hock (Richard); son, Hunter...
Obituary: James Alfred Sloan
James Alfred Sloan, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 23,2026. He was born July 6, 1942, in Florence, Alabama to Raymond and Mattie Lou Sloan. He graduated from Mortimer Jordan High School. After high school, James...
Obituary: Brenda Powell
Funeral service for Brenda Powell, age 77, of Cullman, is Friday, May 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Pastor Jacob Moody officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, May 28, 2026,...
Obituary: Irma Gene Panter
Irma Gene Panter passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Heritage Nursing Home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Irma was born on October 3, 1928, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to Claudia Herbert Johnson and Minnie Lee Hand...
Obituary: Emiko Yamada Nomura
Emiko Yamada Nomura, age 91, of Bremen, passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A private family graveside service will be held at Sandlin Cemetery at a later date. Cullman...
Obituary: Barbara Sue Miller
Barbara Sue Sanders (Woodard) Miller, born August 7, 1943, passed away peacefully at home on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026, with her husband Cecil by her side. Sue and Cecil’s watchword for all their...
Obituary: Kevin Scott Puckett, Sr.
Kevin Scott Puckett Sr., age 62, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1964.
Kevin was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy in life...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 26, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 21
domestic violence; CR 762
possession...
Library offering free Spanish classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System is offering free ongoing Spanish classes for beginners and people of all ages. These classes, held every other Friday at 11 a.m., help residents explore a new language and...
Smith Lake Park holds annual Memorial Day Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Festival took place Saturday, May 23, drawing people from across Cullman County, the state and beyond, all gathered for a day of fun in the sunshine.
The vendor lineup showcased a multitude of wares, ranging from hand-crafted items, custom...
North Alabama Agriplex has classes for all ages
CULLMAN, Ala. - Located at 1714 Tally Ho St. SW in Cullman is the North Alabama Agriplex,
home to many who are passionate about educating the community on sustainability, agricultural heritage and more.
In May, the Agriplex held its Mother’s Day Tea. Mothers and their children enjoyed tea in “real China,” Samantha...
Flood watch for most of the state into tonight
CLANTON – Tuesday, 600 am, May 26, 2026Another round of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop across much of the state this morning and afternoon, continuing into the evening, then dissipating around...
Obituary: Mike Wiygul
A memorial service for Mike Wiygul, age 81, of Locust Fork, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Pastor Luther Williams, J.K. Baker, and Rob...
Obituary: Donnie Wayne Echols
Donnie Wayne Echols, age 68, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on May 23, 2026. Born on March 19, 1958, Donnie was born and raised in Hanceville, Alabama, where he built a life centered on...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cullman’s Henry Crocker reflects on his time as a Bearcat...
Updated May 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the 2026 track and field season in the rearview, Cullman rising senior Henry Crocker shared some of his favorite track and field moments, plus...
‘Never forget the cost of our freedom’
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s a familiar sight up and down U.S. Highway 31 through the center of Cullman around this time of year: American flags flying in the breeze, planted proudly from south Cullman all the way...
Wallace State receives $10K grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support family literacy
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Wallace State Community College a $10,000 grant to support family literacy. The funds contribute to a record‑setting, single‑day total of nearly $16 million...
FAITH: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School welcomes Director of Parish Music Olivia Thoelke
St. Paul’s recently announced:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School welcomes Director of Parish Music Olivia Thoelke.
A recent graduate of Concordia University Irvine, Olivia has been deeply involved in both music and campus life throughout...
Thunderstorms with Heavy Rain on Memorial Day
CLANTON – Monday, 8:45 am, May 25, 2026
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for parts of central Alabama until 10 am, and a Flood Watch is in effect for portions of the northern...
CPRST Summer Women’s Softball League starts in June
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Summer Women's Softball League kicks off Monday nights in June at Heritage Park.
CPRST Athletic Director Ashley Morton said they are excited to bring women’s softball back to Heritage Park this summer...
NWS Huntsville confirms EF-1 tornado impacted Holly Pond, Baileyton May 22
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The National Weather Service Huntsville confirmed a EF-1 tornado impacted the Holly Pond and Baileyton area on Friday, May 22, 2026.
The storms were expected to bring a low risk of...
Obituary: Joseph Anthony Giumarro II
Joseph Anthony Giumarro II passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 65. Born December 15, 1960, in Providence, Massachusetts, Joseph resided in Hartselle, Alabama.
Visitation will be held at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Ave...
Wallace State announces spring 2026 honors lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 745 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students...
Senior Fishing Day held indoors due to storms
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Residents came together at the Hanceville Civic Center on Friday, May 22, for the annual Senior Fishing Day. The event, organized by the Cullman County Commission on Aging, the City of Hanceville and Hanceville...
FAITH: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to welcome Vicar Daniel Johnson
St. Paul’s recently announced:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cullman will welcome Vicar Daniel Johnson and his wife, Cecily, to our church family through Concordia Seminary, St. Louis's vicarage program.Vicar Johnson is currently completing his...
Alabama Softball heads to the Women’s College World Series for the 16th time
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For the 16th time in program history, Alabama softball will be heading to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City after the Crimson Tide defeated LSU, 4-1, Saturday in game two...
Files from Yesteryear: May 23, 1957
From the files of May 23, 1957
Buddy Poppy Parade To Be Saturday
The annual Buddy Poppy Day parade, sponsored by the VFW post, will be held Saturday, May 25th at 2 P. M.
All officials of...
COLUMN: Two final days in amazing Madrid
Ready or not, we finally said adios to the South of Spain and the Costa del Sol. We headed back to Malaga where we boarded a rapid-rail train and headed back to the immaculate...
Obituary: Paul Willard Cole
Paul Willard Cole, 89, of Hanceville passed away peacefully at home on May 20th, 2026.
He was born in Battleground on January 30th, 1937, to William Ransom Cole and Ruby Thomas Cole. He graduated from West Point...
Obituary: Harold Gregory Nail
Harold Gregory Nail, age 78 of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his residence. He was born August 4, 1947, Buford Edgar Nail and Adelia Nail. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Obituary: Margaret L. Shelton
Funeral service for Margaret L Pridmore. Shelton, 87, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Fairview West Cemetery, Bro. Kenneth Shelton and Bro. Mark Long officiating....
Obituary: Evelyn Naomi Hunt
Funeral Services for Evelyn Naomi McCombs Hunt, age 95 of Cullman, will be held at 12 p.m. on May 29, 2026, at East Side Baptist Church. Burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Gardendale, at approximately...
Alabama Extension honors memory of Master Gardener pioneer Mary Lou McNabb
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In the spring of 1981, the first class of Alabama Extension Master Gardener intern volunteers started working toward their certification. Mary Lou McNabb was the driving force who made that happen....
Friedrich, Calvert, Haynes, Stidham awarded Together We Grow Foundation scholarships
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Together We Grow Foundation, a nonprofit supported by Alabama Farm Credit, recently announced the awarding of 11 scholarships totaling $27,500 to students pursuing education and careers in agriculture and related fields across north Alabama. Among the...
Cullman County Commission meeting notes: May 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its May 21 meeting approved a range of grants, infrastructure projects and resolutions.
The commissioners congratulated Cullman County Animal Control Officers Johnny Jarrett and Cooper Harris for graduating from the police academy and thanked them for their service...
City school board approves bids for facility upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regular meeting on May 19, the Cullman City School Board approved facility upgrade bids, changes to athletic services and personnel decisions.
One of the approved bids was from Singer H&R for $152,340 for new serving lines at Cullman Middle School. Superintendent Kyle...
ALEA launches annual summer safety campaign ahead of Memorial Day travel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As Memorial Day weekend opens the summer travel season, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is launching its annual “101 Days of Summer Safety” campaign.
The statewide effort is focused on reducing deaths...
City of Cullman Zoning Board to revisit Brock Trace at next meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments met Tuesday, May 19, at Technology Village at 105 Clark St. NE. The meeting was called to order by Zach Lee at 5:30 p.m.
The board approved minutes of the prior meeting from Tuesday, April 21,...
Cullman library system receives $500K in funding from state
Updated May 22, 2026, at 11:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) recently received $500,000, delivered by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, to help with early planning and design for future...
Wallace State receives grant to update disability-accessible CDL truck
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced May 19 that it received $10,500 from the Alabama Community College Systems in a rapid, special-request grant. The award will allow the college to upgrade its...
Wallace State celebrates Adult Education and Workforce graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently celebrated the success of students who have earned their high school diplomas, certifications and industry-recognized credentials through the college’s Adult Education and Workforce Development programs.
Collectively, more...
Grilled Cheese Festival postponed due to weather
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 2026 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival has been postponed due to weather, organizers announced Friday. The festival was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Hanceville. Festival...
Friday Afternoon Update
CLANTON – Friday, 1230 pm, May 22, 2026
Clusters of storms continue to occur early this afternoon from eastern Mississippi to central Alabama, with all moving east. This event is characterized by high shear but...
Obituary: Tracy William Thompson
Memorial Service for Tracy William Thompson, age 60 of Vinemont, will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m....
Obituary: Donald Lee Hunter
Graveside service for Donald Lee Hunter will be Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Cullman City Cemetery.Donald Lee Hunter passed away at UAB in Birmingham on May 21, 2026, following a short...
Obituary: James Randall Smith, Sr.
Funeral Service for James Randall Smith, Sr., age 66 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Brad Brannon officiating; Visitation will be from...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 22, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 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...
No. 15 Alabama baseball falls, 13-3, to 18th-ranked Florida
HOOVER, Ala. – The 15th-ranked Alabama baseball team (37-19) suffered a 13-3 loss to No. 18 Florida (39-18) on Thursday afternoon at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The No. 4 seed Crimson Tide's time in Hoover is...
Berlin council addresses road projects and more
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at its Monday, May 18 meeting addressed road projects and more. The council said paving of Mt. Carmel Drive and County Road 1615 has not begun, though Councilman...
Cullman City Council seeks grant to create road safety plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at a special-called meeting on Monday, May 18, voted to seek a grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program...
‘A living piece of history’: East Elementary celebrates 90th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School, originally called City School upon its opening in 1936, has been a part of Cullman’s history for almost a century.
It’s the school eventual President Ronald Reagan visited when...
Cullman’s Sarah Kate Dockery receives 2026 Spirit of State Award from Mississippi State
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Sarah Kate Dockery, a senior majoring in aerospace engineering from Cullman, is among 24 Mississippi State students receiving the 2026 Spirit of State Award.
Organized by the university's Division of Student...
PREP SOFTBALL: After round one win, Hanceville’s historic season ends with two losses at...
OXFORD, Ala. - After securing their first ever region title, the Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Oxford's Choccolocco Park on Thursday to play in their first State Tournament. The Bulldogs were missing one of their...
Obituary: Rowland Shirley Heatherly
Rowland Shirley Heatherly, age 70 of Moody, AL passed away peacefully at home May 18, 2026. Born to Shirley and Ruth Heatherly on May 30, 1955, at Fort Sill Army Base in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Rowland...
Obituary: James Blalock, Jr.
James Blalock Jr., age 77, passed on May 17, 2026, and was a resident of Gardendale, Alabama.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Ave North West, Cullman, AL...
Obituary: Marvin Lee Stewart
Visitation for Marvin Lee Stewart, 65, of Bremen will be Saturday May 23rd from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Sandlin Chapel.
Mr. Stewart was born April 2, 1961, in Michigan to the late Marvin...
Obituary: Tony Lee Murphree
Funeral services for Tony Lee Murphree, 60, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Friday May 22nd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Cullman Memory Gardens. Visitation will be prior...
Obituary: Dianne Marie Scavarda
A Graveside Service for Dianne Marie Scavarda, age 68 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
Obituary: Jeffrey “Jeff” D. Adair
Jeffrey “Jeff" D. Adair, age 77 of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at UAB/University of Alabama Hospital.He was born July 19, 1948, to J. F. Adair and Phyllis Winkleman Adair.He was...
Obituary: Claudette Murphree
Claudette Murphree, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 18, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Claudette loved her family, her little dog Chloe and...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 21, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 18
trafficking drugs; I65NB MM...
Pet of the Week: Curious Jenna
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jenna, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, may only be about 12 weeks old, but this little gray tabby shorthair already carries herself with a surprising amount of common sense.
She...
A sanctuary: Sportsworld Skate Center
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Gentrys’ story starts before the skating, neon lights, birthday parties and concession stand shenanigans at Sportsworld Skate Center.
The story began 27 years ago when Shae and Valerie shared a phone call. Shae, at the time, was a director with Merchants Home Delivery and Valerie,...
Op-Ed: Local community assistance and volunteer opportunities
Have you ever wondered what volunteer opportunities are available for you to assist the Cullman community? Doing your part has never been so easy! Here is a list of several community efforts in the area.
Donating
There are many...
Cullman City Schools recognized nationally for academic growth and performance
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools “continues to demonstrate strong academic achievement and student growth, according to data from The Education Scorecard, a collaboration between two of the nation’s leading education research centers: the Center for Education...
Wallace State hosting Little Lifesavers Camp this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education is launching a new summer camp for elementary school students interested in science and healthcare. This interactive event will be conducted by nursing students...
Wallace State men’s tennis caps undefeated season with first national title since 1996
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State men's tennis completed a perfect season Friday by capturing the NJCAA Division II National Championship at Collin College in Plano, Texas, marking the program's first national championship since back to...
Wallace State hosting STEAM camps in June
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host two STEAM camps next month for students entering fourth through seventh grades. The camps will be split between two groups, with fourth- and fifth-grade students...
Obituary: Donald Allen Sapp
Funeral Service for Donald Allen Sapp, age 91, of West Point, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at West Point First Baptist Church with Jason Sapp, Samuel Tucker, and Michael...
Obituary: James Dewayne Rollo
Funeral Service for James Dewayne Rollo, age 70 of Bremen, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Freeman and Rev. Tommy Graves officiating;...
Obituary: Gailya Dawn (Jordan) von Weisenstein
Gailya Dawn (Jordan) von Weisenstein passed away on May 1, 2026, in Brentwood, Tennessee, at the age of 89. She is survived by her son, Tom (Bridget) of Brentwood; grandson, Ian; brother, Herschel (Marge);...
Obituary: Tyler Wade Gordon
Funeral services for Tyler Wade Gordon, 32, will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eric Hixon officiating. The family will receive friends at the...
Visit Cullman announces inaugural Cullman Restaurant Week
CULLMAN, Ala. - Visit Cullman recently announced the launch of the first-ever Cullman Restaurant Week, taking place Sept. 10–21, a communitywide celebration of Cullman County’s growing and diverse culinary scene. The 11-day event will...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 20, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 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...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School names Erin Smith new administrator
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran School on Wednesday, May 29, announced Erin Smith as its new school administrator, saying it was “ushering in an exciting new chapter rooted in faith, excellence and a...
‘Best foot forward’: No. 6 Auburn opens SEC Tournament Wednesday
AUBURN, Ala. – After finishing in the top six in the league for the fourth time in the last five seasons, No. 6 Auburn (36-18, 17-13 SEC) starts postseason play at the Southeastern Conference Tournament...
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Dig it! Heavy equipment challenge sponsored by Thompson, Caterpillar
Updated 7-21-19 1 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - More than 70 participants competed Thursday in Thompson Tractor’s Operator Challenge in Dodge City, just off Exit...
