Obituary: Carolyn Jean Stone
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Carolyn Jean Stone, 72, of Hanceville.
Ms. Stone passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2025, at her residence....
Obituary: Sara Frances Phillips
Sara Frances Anderton Phillips, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Ms. Phillips was born to John...
Obituary: Margaret Annette Hurst
Margaret Annette Hurst, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 66. Ms. Hurst was born in Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Look for the BEAR necessities: Coexisting with the American Black Bear
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The black bear is one of the most interesting creatures in the United States. In fact, thousands of people travel...
Trade Desk’s unexpected catch results in state record swordfish
When Trade Desk, a 60-foot Hatteras, left Orange Beach for three days of catch-and-release billfishing, hooking a swordfish was just an afterthought, one that...
Wallace State Alumni Association offering ACT Prep Workshops
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students preparing for the ACT can gain valuable study and testing strategies through ACT Prep Workshops hosted by the Wallace State...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman falls to Muscle Shoals in five-set thriller
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home for a varsity match against Muscle Shoals Tuesday night, and these teams needed all five sets to...
Obituary: Emma Sue Wenzel
Emma Sue Wenzel, age 87 of Cullman, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1937, in Birmingham to...
Obituary: Joan Stewart
Funeral services for Joan Stewart, 76, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Wednesday September 10th at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Jimmy Wayne White
Jimmy Wayne White passed away on September 8, 2025. Mr. White was born in Cullman County, Alabama on September 16, 1950.
He is preceded in...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Operation We Remember’ honors veterans lost to suicide
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - Alabama’s “Operation We Remember” campaign is a powerful statewide initiative honoring veterans lost to suicide, and the Honor Our Veterans Committee of America...
Lettuce make art! Master Gardener Kids Art Contest now open
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Master Gardeners are accepting submissions for their annual Kids Art Contest, open to students in grades 1–6. This...
Good Hope awarded grant for park signage
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first September council meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and they approved...
Bernard Blues & BBQ: Rainy Saturday gives way to beautiful Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Although Saturday’s weather was less than ideal, the show went on, and on Sunday, Sept. 7, it was sunshine and blue...
Full house for Agriplex honey harvesting event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Around 30 people turned out for a sweet event at the North Alabama Agriplex recently – the Farm Kids Club Honey...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Priscilla Ann Stewart
Funeral Service for Priscilla Ann Stewart, age 77 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ralph August DiPiero
Ralph August DiPiero, born on April 1, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on September 6, 2025, in Cullman, Alabama. He was 86 years...
Obituary: David G. Koenig
A celebration of life service for David Koenig, 73, of Cullman, will be held at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve...
Obituary: Bonnie Ruth Smith
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Bonnie Ruth Smith, 87, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Smith passed...
Planting seeds can provide fall crops and life lessons
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With continued hot weather, gardening may be the last thing on people’s minds. However, this is the perfect time to...
ALEA: 6 fatalities over Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions dedicated the 2025 Labor Day weekend to...
28th annual Falkville Fall Festival set for Oct. 11
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The 28th annual Falkville Fall Festival will be held in the downtown area of Falkville on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m.-2...
COLUMN: Duck, Duck, Jeep
You may have that friend, or a strange cousin named Booger Ray, who has more miscellaneous junk than a neighborhood hardware store, all piled...
Cullman County Youth Football week 3 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another week of Cullman County Youth Football is in the books and we had several exciting games all across the county...
Obituary: John Andrew Thomas Dickson
John Andrew Thomas Dickson, aged 80, of Cullman, passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on Thursday, September 4, 2025.John was born to Julia...
CHS marketing class using design to spotlight senior athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - For those who follow Cullman High School on social media, you may have noticed some new regular features popping up in...
WSCC VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State battles at Blazer Classic, falls to Vincennes and Mineral Area
VINCENNES, Ind. – Wallace State volleyball faced two of its toughest challenges of the season on Saturday at the Blazer Classic, falling to NJCAA...
Parkside School awarded Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Be Healthy School Grant
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Parkside School in Baileyton has been awarded a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Be Healthy School Grant. Parkside intends...
Pilot Club Fall Vendor Market coming Sept. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman is swapping its usual rummage sale for a Fall Vendor Market on Saturday, Sept. 20, from...
WSCC CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State posts strong showing at North Alabama Invitational
FLORENCE, AL – Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams turned in strong performances on Friday at the University of North Alabama Invitational, competing against a...
Files from Yesteryear: Sept. 6, 1962
From the files of Sept. 6, 1962
Back -- a -- BitFrom THE TRIBUNE Files of 1922 --- 1942
40 YEARS AGO
Under the leadership of Dr....
Obituary: Robert Alvin Orr
Robert Alvin Orr, 97, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2025. A life-long servant of the Lord, Robert will be remembered...
Obituary: Clarence Hershel Willoughby
Funeral services for Clarence Hershel Willoughby, 95, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at East Side Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Gloria Lee Kayler
Gloria Lee Kayler age 84 of Cullman, Alabama passed away September 4, 2025.
Gloria is preceded in death by her husband Jim Kayler, first husband...
Obituary: Patrick Waymon Bradford
Patrick Waymon Bradford, 55, of Vinemont passed away September 4th, 2025 at Huntsville Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Patrick was...
Obituary: John Henry Fillmore
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for John Henry Fillmore, 80, of Baileyton.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Fillmore passed...
Editorial: Suicide Prevention Month matters — but so does every month (especially for men)
Every September, we say the right words about Suicide Prevention Month. Then October comes, and too often the conversation goes quiet. We can’t afford...
Cullman County Commissioner Kelly Duke selected for ACCA leadership position
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner Kelly Duke has been elected to serve as a member of the 2025-2026 Legislative Committee of the Association...
WSCC VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State sweeps Ellsworth, Wabash Valley at Blazer Classic
VINCENNES, Ind. – Wallace State volleyball continued its unbeaten start to the season with a pair of straight-set victories on Friday at the Blazer Classic hosted by...
CPD hosts fraud and scam awareness events for seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department said that in recent years, it has seen a sharp increase in scams and other financial crimes...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison cruises past Shoals Christian 68-8
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hit the road to kick off region play at Shoals Christian Friday night and they dominated the Flame...
ACES: Marble Bowl rivalry expands in 4th annual competition
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The stakes are higher than ever as the Marble Bowl competition expands to include at least a dozen colleges and...
Operation Christmas Child leadership workshop coming this month
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local volunteers and churches preparing for this year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign are invited to attend one of several Project...
Jacobs tapped as Burgermeister of Oktoberfest 2025, grand marshal of Christkindlmarkt Parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has been selected as Burgermeister of Oktoberfest 2025, an honor that will also see him serve as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Hackleburg 33-0
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek was back home to kick off region play against Hackleburg Friday night and the Tigers had their hands full with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Slain’s big game leads Vinemont to 22-16 region win over Phil Campbell
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off their region slate with a matchup against Phil Campbell Friday night and it was a hard-fought...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops region game with Gordo 72-8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home to kick off region play against Gordo Friday night and they had their hands full...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops shootout at Susan Moore 66-50
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs hit the road for a region game at Susan Moore Friday night and both teams lit up the scoreboard...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond scores late to top Sylvania 24-21
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond kicked off region play against Sylvania Friday night and it was a nailbiter between the Broncos and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders race past Fultondale 52-0
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to Fultondale for their region opener Friday night, and they returned home with a decisive...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview rolls to 6th consecutive win over West Point, 42-14
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back home for a big region and county clash against their rivals from Fairview Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall just short in region opener at Athens 41-38
ATHENS, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Athens for their first region matchup of the season, and it was a tight one between...
Obituary: Elaine Fulmer
Funeral services for Elaine Fulmer, 71, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday September 12, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family...
Obituary: Joel Ford Moon
Joel Ford Moon, age 69, passed peacefully into the presence of God and a heavenly host of beloved friends and family on September 2,...
St. Paul’s hosting community Fall Festival Oct. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School is excited to welcome the community to its annual Fall Festival, happening on Sunday, Oct....
Wallace State’s Price named ACCC Volleyball Setter of the Week
Wallace State Cross Country swept this week’s conference honors after standout performances at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic.
Sophomore Brookelyn Morgan was named...
Wallace State’s Morgan, Leija Earn ACCC Cross Country weekly honors
Wallace State Cross Country swept this week’s conference honors after standout performances at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic.
Sophomore Brookelyn Morgan was named...
Pet of the Week: Looking for comfort? Q-Tip has you covered
CULLMAN, Ala. - Q-Tip is a domestic shorthair kitty, approximately 5 years old, with a heart as gentle as his name suggests. He’s The Cullman...
WSCC SOCCER: Wallace State battles back for 1-1 tie at Georgia Military
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA – Wallace State men’s soccer showed resilience on Wednesday afternoon, clawing back to earn a 1-1 draw on the road against Georgia Military College.
The Lions...
A few storms possible this evening into Saturday
Two waves of thunderstorms are possible, generally north of I-20, this evening into Saturday.
The first wave has the highest severe threat when a broken...
Cullman Chamber to host Young Professionals Entrepreneur Panel Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Young Professionals Entrepreneur Panel on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 11:30 a.m. at...
Obituary: Donald Livingston Wade
A Celebration of Life service for Donald Livingston Wade, age 82 of Vinemont, will be at Temple Baptist Church, September 6, 2025, at 1...
Obituary: Brenda Paulette Lawrence
A celebration of life service for Brenda Paulette Lawrence, 71, of Cullman, will be., Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 12-2 p.m., at Cullman Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Greg to serve as liturgist, preacher for St. Paul’s German-language worship service Sept. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church announced this week it is honored to welcome back Reverend Dan Greg, pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran...
WSCC VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State stays perfect with road sweep of Gadsden State
GADSDEN, Ala. -- The Wallace State volleyball team extended its unbeaten start to the season on Wednesday night, earning a 3-0 sweep over Gadsden State in...
Another arrest made in Infusion Wellness and Spa case
CULLMAN, Ala. - Another arrest has been made in connection with the ongoing investigation involving Infusion Wellness and Spa. According to the Cullman Police...
Cullman Chamber’s Community Luncheon to highlight tourism – Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has set its September Community Luncheon for Friday, Sept. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at All...
Wallace State Cross Country turns heads at Memphis Twilight
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country opened their 2025 seasons with strong showings at the prestigious City Auto Memphis Twilight...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This September, throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and statewide partners unite in strength, dignity, hope and purposeto...
Attention plant lovers! The Plantique now open
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new plant nursery has officially opened in Cullman. The Plantique opened on Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the former Mustard Seed...
Obituary: Lowell Eugene “Gene” Hall
Lowell Eugene “Gene” Hall age 76, of Hanceville passed away Saturday August 30, 2025, at Brookwood Medical Center.
Gene was born on September 3, 1948,...
Obituary: John D. Morrow
Memorial service for John D. Morrow, age 83, of Crane Hill, will be Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Virginia Faye Hulslander
Virginia Faye Dees Hulslander, Age 82, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple...
Obituary: Candy Atchley
A memorial service for Candy Atchley, 65, of Guntersville will be 2 p.m. Friday September 5th at Cold Springs Baptist Church.
Ms. Atchley was born January...
Obituary: Edward Harlow McDonald, Jr.
Edward McDonald, Jr., age 53 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Cullman Health & Rehab Center. He was born March...
Obituary: Billie Faye Woods
A Graveside Service for Billie Faye Woods, age 87 of Vinemont, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Friendship Methodist...
Obituary: Larrell Lavone Hill
Graveside services for Larrell Lavone Hill, 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday September 8, 2025, at Welcome Baptist Cemetery, Bro. Steve...
Obituary: Robert “Bobby” Yearwood
Memorial services for Robert “Bobby” Yearwood, 68, of Cullman, will be from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday September 21, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Wallace State soccer falls to Union University 4-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State men’s soccer dropped a 4-0 exhibition contest to NCAA Division II Union University, but head coach James Fee saw...
Oktoberfest in Cullman: Honoring German heritage through the years
Once a single-day celebration tied to Sacred Heart Church’s centennial, Cullman’s Oktoberfest has blossomed into a three-day festival that draws tens of thousands yearly...
Obituary: Shirley Louise Smith
Funeral services for Shirley Louise Smith, 89, of Vinemont, will be at 12 p.m., Thursday September 4, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Jammie Lance Speegle
Funeral services for Jammie Lance Speegle, 55, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Friday September 5, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State volleyball sweeps Invitational field
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Wallace State volleyball team continued its perfect start to the 2025 season, finishing 4-0 at the Wallace State Invitational held Friday and Saturday at...
COLUMN: The First Flight
The plane trip began in Tuscaloosa, and stopped in Jackson, before it finally reached Dallas. Later in life, taking this hopscotch flight was as...
FAITH: ‘I want to be a light and an example of God’s goodness’: Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School's Sofia Hays just began her sophomore year in August, and in this interview, she discusses her...
From Mississippi roots to Alabama fields: The David Russell story
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - In the heart of the Mississippi pine belt, about an hour south of Jackson, stood a small cattle farm, where...
Editorial: Thank your carriers; push management for more
Over the past month, changes at the Cullman Post Office have begun to show. Packages and letters are moving again, thanks in large part...
’12 Angry Jurors’ auditions begin this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre will begin hosting auditions this week for its fall production of “12 Angry Jurors.”
Cullman Community Theatre...
CPD hosts tactical training
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently hosted a tactical training exercise. Chief Joey Duncan said the department’s Tactical Unit, established in the...
Obituary: Gary Edward Holland, M.D.
Gary Edward Holland, M.D., a beloved physician, son, father, grandfather, brother, significant other, and friend, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on...
COLUMN: Tumor Humor
“Laughter is the best medicine” is a cliché everyone knows. And it is based on the truth. Studies have shown that laughter relieves stress,...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week two of the 2025 Cullman County Youth Football season was played on Saturday, and there were several exciting games that went...
Obituary: Harry Albert Perkins
Harry Albert Perkins, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1946 in Arab...
ALEA mourns loss of active K-9 Bella
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of active K-9 Bella, who suffered a...
COLUMN: What a day!
I wrote a song a couple of years ago that said, “I’m going to have a good day, anyway – no matter what comes...
APLICATIONS
Cullman County Student of the Year Peyton Trotter on influence, inspiration...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – With one glance at Peyton Trotter’s resume it’s easy to tell that the Fairview High School senior is an overachiever. With...
