Joppa’s Zachary Haynes named to Columbia College fall 2025 Dean’s List
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Columbia College recently announced its Dean's List for the fall 2025 Semester (August-December 2025). To be named to the Dean's List,...
Editorial: Killing the part of me that walks away
I have a character flaw, one I can no longer dress up as self-preservation or strength.
When relationships fracture in my life, with family, friends,...
Cullman’s Walter Adams named to Marion Military Institute President’s List
MARION, Ala. - College student Walter Adams of Cullman, a Saint Bernard Preparatory School graduate, completed the Marion Military Institute fall 2025 semester on...
Decia McClure of Cullman named to Northwest President’s List
SENATOBIA, Miss. - Decia McClure of Cullman has been named to the Northwest Mississippi Community College President's List for the fall 2025 semester.
Included on...
ACES: RiverKids
Paddling is a great way to experience Alabama’s abundant water resources — more than 132,000 miles of fresh water — firsthand while enjoying outdoor...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek completes season sweep of Addison behind a Ferguson double-double
ADDISON, Ala.- The Meek Tigers bounced back from a four-game skid on Tuesday night in a big way, traveling to rival Addison and leaving...
Local students named to Jax State fall 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 1,200 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in fall 2025.
To...
Obituary: Roger Dale Wilson
Roger Dale Wilson, aged 80, passed away on January 4, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1945. Roger was a resident of Cullman,...
Obituary: Elizabeth Smith Stewart
Elizabeth Smith Stewart, a faithful, adventurous, and sweet soul, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 25,...
Obituary: Bethany K. Chambers
Funeral services for Bethany K. Chambers of Hanceville, AL will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 7th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Joseph D. Villa
Funeral services for Joseph D. Villa, 75, of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Friday January 9th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gentry officially qualifies for Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has officially qualified to run for Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1.
Below is Gentry’s announcement:
“Today, I...
Josh Speakman announces run for Cullman County Commission, District 2
Updated Jan. 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. — Josh Speakman announced this week that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Cullman County Commission, District 2....
Vinemont monthly senior events continue Jan. 19
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont will continue its monthly senior events this year. Seniors are invited to come out the third Monday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles, Eagles pick up wins over Hanceville
BREMEN, Ala.- The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a pair of county games on Monday night, and both Eagle squads ended...
Obituary: Roger Park Bolton
Roger Park Bolton, died peacefully at his home on January 3, 2026, in Cullman, Alabama. He was born February 14, 1934, in Monroe, Georgia.Mr....
Obituary: Vickie Lynn Goodwin
Memorial Service for Vickie Lynn Goodwin, age 65 of Bremen, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Union Grove Baptist...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 5, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 5, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Registered sex offender allegedly using assumed name
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Cullman Police Department, a registered sex offender was arrested Jan. 1, 2026, at the Cullman Housing Authority following...
Gudger qualifies for reelection to Alabama Senate District 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman has qualified for reelection to Alabama Senate District 4.
Below is Gudger’s announcement:
State Senator Garlan Gudger (R -...
Wallace State women pull away at Motlow State for 84-56 non-conference win
LYNCHBURG, Tenn.- Wallace State women's basketball shook off a slow start and turned in another strong all-around performance Saturday, rolling to an 84–56 non-conference...
Obituary: Billy Charles McCravy
Funeral Service for Billy Charles McCravy, age 94 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...
COLUMN: Creatures of habit
Do you know the Hokey Pokey song? It begins with, “You put your right foot in, you take your right foot out. You put...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 3, 1946
From the files of Jan. 3, 1946
HANCEVILLE HAPPENINGS
By HAZEL CARSTENSEN
Mrs. Geo. A. Green spent last week with her mother, Mrs. W. L. Shelton in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison girls fall, boys roll at home vs. Lynn
ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted the Lynn Bears in a boys/girl's matchup with county bragging rights on the line. In their previous matchup, the Lady Bears...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors extend winning streak to 17 with 61-43 win over Lady...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- The no. 4-ranked West Point Lady Warriors traveled to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies in Saturday afternoon hoops action. A...
Editorial: Public accountability requires real names, not fake profiles
The Cullman Tribune supports open public discussion on issues that affect community safety, criminal justice and accountability. Those conversations matter, and strong emotions are...
Bartram exhibit starts tour of Alabama State Parks
Visitors to Lake Guntersville State Park learn about William Bartram's explorations in Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Gruber)
As one of the first people to experience...
Obituary: Garry Randall Hayes
Funeral Service for Garry Randall Hayes, age 70 of Decatur, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Thompson Chapel Assembly of God;...
Obituary: Lena Jean Sellers
Funeral service for Lena Jean Sellers, 86, of Cullman will be at 12 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
‘We’re trying to bring it back to its glory days’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Sportsworld Skate Center hosted a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. before holding its annual all-night skate from...
Social media reaction to crime story sparks unexpected local response
CULLMAN, Ala. - The story of a Vinemont man being denied bond on sodomy charges involving minor children prompted a wave of reaction on...
Longtime City Arborist Darrell Johns dies at 81
CULLMAN, Ala. — Darrell Johns, a longtime City of Cullman employee who spent more than two decades caring for the city’s public trees, died...
Auditions open this month for ‘Pride and Prejudice’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre will present a classic love story this spring with its production of “Pride and Prejudice,” directed by veteran...
No. 9 Alabama football falls to No. 1 Indiana 38-3 in CFP Quarterfinals
PASADENA, Calif. - The No. 9/11/11 Alabama football team saw its season come to a close on Thursday, as the Crimson Tide (11-4) fell 38-3...
Obituary: Thomas Lee Mitchell
Funeral service for Thomas Lee Mitchell, 76, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, January 5th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Livingston Chapel....
Obituary: Courtney Holmes Ballenger Lynn
Funeral services for Courtney Holmes Ballenger Lynn, 39, of Cullman will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman...
Ivey: Alabama secures more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Dec. 29 announced Alabama has officially received its award number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Op-Ed: The heart behind Curt’s Closet
Death comes to everyone and we all realize that devastating fact. However, there are some deaths that are extremely brutal, and difficult to ever...
A 75th wedding anniversary celebration!
Donald Russell Strandlund graduated from Moline (Illinois) High School in 1948 and entered four years of service in the United State Navy in Memphis,...
Obituary: Thella Ruth Smith
Thella Ruth Wren Smith passed away on December 29th, 2025, at the age of 92. Mrs. Smith was born on June 5, 1933, to W. L....
Obituary: Delba Jean Murphree Bright
Mrs. Delba Jean Murphree Bright passed away at her home on December 31, 2025, at the age of 92.
Delba is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Adair
Funeral service for Elizabeth Ann Adair, 88, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Howard Ray Posey
Funeral service for Howard Ray Posey, 56, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, January 2nd, 2025, at Daystar Church, Pastor Jerry Lawson...
Editorial: When the mail stops, accountability should not
For years, residents across Cullman County have endured inconsistent and unacceptable mail delivery. Nowhere has that frustration been louder than in the 35057 ZIP...
Alabama’s largest fishing expo set to debut at the Cullman OmniPlex Jan. 16-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - The largest fishing expo in Alabama history is set to make its debut in Cullman, Jan. 16–18, at the Cullman OmniPlex....
Farm Kids Club offers hands-on herbal remedies class for kids – Jan. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will host a Farm Kids Club program, "Herbal Remedies for Kids, by Kids," on Saturday, Jan. 10,...
Pet of the Week: Lil Jimmy is ready for the journey
CULLMAN, Ala. - Lil Jimmy is a terrier mix, approximately 1-year-old, who wears his heart on his paw. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Aniah’s Law: Vinemont man held without bond in sodomy cases
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Vinemont man will be held without bond in two cases in which he is charged with first-degree sodomy against minor...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 31, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 31, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County...
New Year’s Day closures, sanitation delays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County residents should expect government office closures and limited service adjustments on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, with...
Obituary: Terry Allen Benefield
Terry Allen Benefield, also known as “Beanie” age 53 of Vinemont, Alabama passed away December 26, 2025.
Terry was preceded in death by his father...
Obituary: Donna Joyce Rakestraw
Funeral Service for Donna Joyce Rakestraw, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Fairview First Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Margie Veal
Funeral Service for Margie Veal, age 93, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs closes out 2025 with a sweep of Leeds
BREMEN, Ala.- Cold Springs closed out 2025 with a pair of home games against Leeds on Tuesday night, and both Eagle squads ended up...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Charlotte Ann White
Charlotte Ann White, of Blountsville, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior on December 28, 2025, at the age of 77. Ms....
Editorial: I quit New Year’s resolutions and nothing fell apart
Most years, New Year’s Eve arrives with a familiar ritual. Resolutions are made. Promises are declared. Jan. 1 is treated like a universal reset...
New Year’s traditions
As the year comes to a close and a new year begins, cultures around the world welcome the new year with traditions believed to...
CCSO and CPD share tips for NYE safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department are sharing ways to be safe on New Year’s Eve.
Sheriff Matt Gentry...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman knocks off Hewitt-Trussville 67-59 in Border Wars Classic
ATHENS, Ala.- The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Athens to take on the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies in the Border Wars Classic on Monday night. A big...
New Year’s Eve plans take shape around the area
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the calendar turns toward the new year, several businesses and venues in and around Cullman County have announced New Year’s...
Christkindlmarkt sets single-day attendance record, sees visitors from all 50 states
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt continued its rapid growth in 2025, posting record attendance numbers, expanded national and international visitation and a sharp...
Bosom Buddies sees successful 2025, looks to 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bosom Buddies Foundation was founded 12 years ago to support local cancer patients. The nonprofit is supported by annual...
First Day Hikes at Alabama State Parks offer chance to see sunrise, sunset, everything...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Kick off 2026 with fresh air and a sense of adventure while enjoying some of Alabama’s most scenic views by participating in...
Obituary: Roger Dale Bowen, Sr.
A Memorial Visitation for Roger Dale Bowen, Sr., age 69, of Vinemont, will be Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from noon-1 p.m. at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Hurdline “Hassie” McCroy
Hurdline “Hassie” McCroy, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on December 27, 2025.
She was born to the late Alton & Katherine Maybelle Guthery...
CCSO announces multiple drug arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Dec. 29, said it was “proud to share the results of recent proactive enforcement...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Lela Mae Davis
Lela Mae Davis, born on October 31, 1944, in Paint Rock, Alabama, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 81. She...
Cullman County Democrats set qualifying period for 2026 election cycle
CULLMAN, Ala. - At a meeting earlier this month, the Cullman County Democrats Executive Committee approved the qualifying period for the 2026 election cycle....
Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 27, 1928
From the files of Dec. 27, 1928
Bees and Butterflies
Carl Thompson is ill with the flu.
Harry Scheuing is quite ill this week.
Mrs. Robert Rosson is...
COLUMN: The real Christmas story
Once upon a time, long, long ago, there lived a young lady named Mary. Mary was engaged to be married to a man named...
Obituary: Rosa Lee Tabor
Rosa Lee Tabor, born on April 7, 1931, in Clovis NM, Passed away on December 24th, 2025, at the age of 94.
A resident of...
Obituary: Billy Joe Cochran
A graveside service for Billy Joe Cochran, 71, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 28th at Hopewell Cemetery.
Mr. Cochran was born...
Obituary: Lisa Dahlke
Funeral Service for Lisa Dahlke, age 50, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Op-Ed: Tips for a calm pregnancy
I went into my pregnancy journey knowing the absolute basics. I’d read all the highly praised books and even listened to a few parental...
Spanish classes coming to Shirley Burden Public Library this winter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Spanish classes will be offered this winter at the Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville. The classes will be held on...
Op-Ed: Differentiating AI art from real content
Over recent months I have noticed an increase in AI content on social media. It was horrific to see several people interacting with the...
Pet of the Week: Bowen is ready to be your constant companion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bowen is a domestic longhair cat, approximately 1 year old, and the kind of companion who settles into your life as...
CHS cheer teams celebrate championship season, set sights on national competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Junior Varsity and Varsity cheer programs, said the school system, “have completed an extraordinary season marked by...
ACES: Upcycling after the holiday season
Recycling is a sustainable, eco-friendly practice that benefits individuals, families, businesses and communities. By extending the life and usability of materials such as plastic,...
Wallace State faculty member killed in house fire
DECATUR, Ala. – A Wallace State Community College faculty member was killed in a house fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Dec....
Obituary: Darrell Johns
Darrell Johns, born on June 19, 1944, in Alabama, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 81.
Darrell is survived by his...
Obituary: Donald Fredrick Collins
Donald Fredrick Collins, age 84 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Westminster Assisted Living of Cullman. He was born October 18, 1941. He was preceded...
Obituary: Terrie J. Lippeatt
A memorial service for Terrie J. Lippeatt, 59, will be held in February at Carey Farms in Vinemont. Date and time to be announced.
Cullman...
Obituary: Johnny Ray Givens
Memorial service for Johnny Ray Givens, 73, of Cullman is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Givens passed...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Oak Mountain’s new pump track elevates Alabama’s mountain biking status
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - Alabama is quickly becoming a destination for mountain biking enthusiasts, and the addition of a new pump track and more...
Cullman County Library offers free grant research tool for nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County nonprofit leaders and community organizations now have access to a powerful new funding research resource through the Cullman County...
COLUMN: Sore feet, no seat
I’ve done some dumb things in my life. Over the years, I’ve displayed an All-American level of stupidity on a number of occasions. Once,...
Editorial: Christmas, every day it counted
Christmas meant something different to me growing up.
Santa was never part of the equation. Not because I was cynical or angry or deprived of...
Obituary: Wyoma Dean Folds
Funeral service for Wyoma Dean Folds, 90, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 27th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Man from Arab dies after Christmas Eve ATV crash in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man from Arab was killed in a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 10 p.m....
Cullman County seniors celebrate the season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors gathered for the annual Cullman County Senior Christmas Party hosted by the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) and the...
Recipe revival: Traditional English scones
This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.
For Elizabeth Adkins, a...
Restaurant Feature: Eat by the water at Drifters Bar & Grill
This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.
Drifters Bar & Grill...
Hidden Gems: The sweet surprise that is Seven Winds Kitchen
This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.
Cullman is home to...
APLICATIONS
Students enjoy Halloween STEM Day
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Fairview High School, Fairview Middle School and Parkside School came together on Thursday, Oct. 23, to bring science and Halloween fun...
