Business spotlight: Weeds N Roots Herbals shares holistic healing locally
This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.
DeAnn Duke’s journey in...
Youth present ‘A Christmas Yarn’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heirlooms Fine and Performing Arts presented “A Christmas Yarn” on Friday, Dec. 19, at St. John’s Church, marking their final performance...
GET BITTER OR GET BETTER: After an ACL injury derailed her freshman season, Wallace...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- If you look up on the wall of Good Hope high school’s basketball arena, you’ll see the name Bailey Tetro. The banner...
Obituary: Joyce O’Brien
Funeral services for Joyce O’Brien, 84, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Friday December 26th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at...
Obituary: Jane Ballard Mize
Jane Ballard Mize passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Temple, Texas, of natural causes.
Jane was born on December 1, 1938, in Good...
Day in the life of a Duchess Bakery employee
This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.
When most of Cullman...
Business spotlight: Tally Ho Fitness more than your average gym
This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.
Tally Ho Fitness is...
EDITORIAL: The weight that never leaves
There is a kind of tired that has nothing to do with sleep. It does not go away with rest, routine or time. It...
Local Heroes: Servant, teacher, giver
This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.
If someone asked, “Who...
Obituary: Carolyn Marie Tarvin
Carolyn Tarvin age 79 of Holly Pond, AL passed away on Monday morning, December 22, 2025. She was born, July 25, 1946, to Stephen & Lillian Elizabeth Williams. She...
Obituary: Mary Jo Gerstman
Funeral Service for Mary Jo Gerstman, age 80 of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial...
Obituary: Anthony Bruce Wise
Graveside service for Anthony Bruce Wise, 68, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Friday, December 26th, 2025, at New Prospect Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman...
JR Bowling announces candidacy for Alabama Senate District 4
DANVILLE, Ala. – Republican JR Bowling has announced his candidacy for Alabama Senate District 4. The seat is currently held by Sen. Garlan Gudger,...
Birdie Box to host 2-Man Best Ball Christmas Tournament Dec. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Birdie-Box is set to host a 2-Man Best Ball Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 27, beginning at 1 p.m. Each team...
2025 in Cullman County: Challenge, change and community
CULLMAN, Ala. - From unprecedented challenges to public trust to historic investments in education and infrastructure, 2025 reshaped Cullman County in lasting ways.
The year...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point girls hold off Good Hope to win 14th straight game...
Good Hope, Ala.- A pair of top five teams in their class faced off against each other on Monday night at Good Hope, as...
Santa rides through town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue hosted its annual Santa Ride event Sunday evening, Dec. 21.
Cullman Fire Rescue Firefighter/Engineer Jeremy White said the big...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison headlines all-state football selections with four players, 1A Coach of the...
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Sports Writer Association released their All-State football teams this weekend, and 17 local players plus a coach were honored.
ADDISON...
Obituary: Donnie Raye Keller
Funeral Service for Donnie Keller, age 83 of Eva, will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at...
Obituary: Diana Faye Jackson
Funeral service for Diana Faye Jackson, 78, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...
Obituary: David Eric Evans
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for David Eric Evans, 46, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Eric passed...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman...
Cullman man charged with trafficking fentanyl
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was arrested Saturday, Dec. 20, charged with trafficking in fentanyl. Thomas Sawyer, 44, is also charged with unlawful...
Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association meeting notes: Dec. 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association met Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Terri Pines to review how sales, use and lodging...
Alabama DHR launches chipped EBT cards for SNAP and TANF benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources recently announced the first round of Alabama EBT cardholders are now receiving new, chip-enabled EBT...
Local heroes: ‘It’s not an obligation; it’s love’
This feature originally ran in the November 2025-January 2026 issue of Community Matters, the quarterly magazine produced by The Cullman Tribune.
For members of the...
COLUMN: All I want for Christmas is:
‘Tis the season to be jolly. ‘Tis also the season when we hear the question, “What do you want for Christmas?” For some, that...
Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 20, 1951
From the files of Dec. 20, 1951
To and Fro
Moving back to Cullman Friday will be Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Rainey and son Roger....
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: West Point defeats Good Hope 54-41 to win Cullman County 8th...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- West Point's 8th grade boys team won the Cullman County middle school boys tournament over Good Hope on Saturday, 54-41. The...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview muscles past West Point 39-29 to win Cullman County middle...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.-After defeating Vinemont and Cold Springs to advance to the final matchup, Fairview's middle school girls team took down West Point 39-29...
Obituary: Donny Wayne Stricklin, Jr.
Funeral services for Donny Wayne Stricklin, Jr., 54, of Bremen, AL will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 21st at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
Obituary: Renee Leigeber
Renee Leigeber, age 60 of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born, February 21, 1965, to August L. Leigeber and Mildred...
ALGOP to open 2026 candidate qualifying Jan. 5
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party will open candidate qualifying for the 2026 election cycle on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, marking the formal...
From 1 veteran family to 350 local children – Cullman Elks, VFW launch Toys...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new holiday outreach program launched this year by Cullman Elks Lodge #1609 and the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars is...
Cullman City Schools announces 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools on Friday announced its five Teachers of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year.
“These outstanding educators represent the...
City of Cullman supports Cullman City Schools capital improvement plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this week, leaders with the City of Cullman met with officials from Cullman City Schools to celebrate the continued commitment...
CCBOE holds final meeting of 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its final meeting of the year on Thursday, Dec. 18, approving a full...
Bentley, Hartline named CCBOE Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools on Wednesday, Dec. 17, surprised the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year for the district.
Elementary Teacher of...
Prep Basketball: Lady Raiders, Raiders collect wins over Hanceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a pair of county games on Friday afternoon, and Good Hope ended...
ALEA launches ‘12 Days of Safety’ campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across Alabama prepare for holiday travel, celebrations and ringing in the New Year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)...
Elijah Guyton named a D2CCA second team All-American
LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The University of West Alabama Football team's Elijah Guyton was named a D2CCA Second Team All-American on Wednesday.
Guyton garners his second consecutive All-American selection...
Obituary: Eric Maynard Segars
Funeral service for Eric Maynard Segars, 58, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, December 22nd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Local teams scattered throughout new ASWA basketball rankings
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released their new set of rankings for December 2025, and features eight local teams ranked within the top ten...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Wanda Renea Mitchell
Wanda Renea Mitchell, age 63 of Baileyton passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born January 16, 1962, to...
Obituary: Julian Adam Hamilton
Graveside Service for Julian Adam Hamilton, age 45 of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Sacred Heart...
Obituary: Herbert Harold Britton
Herbert Harold Britton died on December 17, 2025, after complications that arose froma heart attack. He was 83 years old at the time of...
WSCC Christmas Spectacular thrills
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College hosted its annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 11, celebrating the holiday season through music, dance and...
Op-Ed: The upward spiral that is parenthood
Pregnancy is the closest equivalent to a baptism/rebirth I have ever experienced. You spend your life in this daze and suddenly you just –...
Wallace State Sonography program graduates 2 classes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated graduates of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a pinning ceremony for graduates of the General/Vascular...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging program celebrates graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Imaging program celebrated the success of nearly 40 students during its pinning ceremony for the class...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek grinds out a 56-53 overtime win over rival Addison
ARLEY, Ala.- Meek High School's basketball arena was packed wall-to-wall on Thursday night, as hundreds gathered in spite of a tornado watch to see...
Obituary: Christina Nicole Chambers
A visitation will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home in Cullman, Alabama, from 3-7 p.m., with a rosary to follow at 7 p.m.,...
Thunderstorms enter state late afternoon
CLANTON, Ala. – Thursday, 1:15 pm, Dec. 18, 2025
A broken to solid line of thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama around 4 pm, move southeastward...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Doris Dean McMurry
Doris Dean McMurry, 91, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, December 18, 2025. Ms. McMurry was born in Blount Springs, Alabama, on...
Obituary: Sarah Ann Nichols Pugh
Funeral services for Sarah Ann Nichols Pugh, 82, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m., Saturday December 20th at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Burial...
Obituary: Danny Ray Crumbley
Danny Ray Crumbley, age 69 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Cullman Regional. He was born April 4, 1956, to...
Youth raise funds for First Source for Women
Calvary Baptist Church, Cullman recently held a “Collect Pennies” contest for First Source for Women. The winner was Reagan Duke. They brought in a...
Welcome Homestead hosting classes
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Welcome Homestead, a locally owned regenerative farm and health store in Baileyton, is hosting classes for the community.
Owners Michael and Jaclyn...
Keep pets safe around holiday decorations and foods
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas decorations and holiday meals are part of what makes the season special, but they can also pose hidden dangers for...
Pet of the Week: Holly Klaus is waiting for you
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Klaus is a domestic shorthair tabby, approximately 1 year old, with a gentle presence that quietly draws you in. She’s...
Cullman City Council closes out 2025 with marathon meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took on a huge slate of business and recognitions packed into its last meeting of...
City School Board honors achievements, Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its final regular board meeting of the year Tuesday evening at Cullman High School, recognizing...
(Updated) Superintendent of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant arrested
Updated Dec. 18, 2025, at 8:39 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The superintendent of the Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Shannon “Jake” Calloway,...
Obituary: Jerita Fay Elrod-Cobbs
Funeral Service for Jerita Fay Cobbs, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Daniel's Chapel Baptist...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Split Tree Designs Hat Bar
CULLMAN, Ala. - What began as a personal project has grown into a full creative business for Stephanie King, owner of Split Tree Designs...
Obituary: Linda Marie Phillips
Funeral service for Linda Marie Phillips, age 79, of Albertville, will be Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Tommie Wehunt
Tommie Wehunt, age 88 of Guntersville, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 16, 1937,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects road sweep of Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala.- It was senior night at Vinemont High School, where they hosted the Cold Springs Eagles in a county matchup on Tuesday night....
‘We shall remember’
Cullman honors veterans during Wreaths Across America ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – “Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach our children the value of freedom.”
The...
West Point Scholars Bowl fundraiser to feature local musicians
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Scholars Bowl Team will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Jan.17, in the school auditorium. The...
Cullman graduate Christina Chambers found dead in Hoover home
HOOVER, Ala. - Former WBRC Sports Reporter and 2006 Cullman High School graduate Christina Chambers was tragically found dead in her home in Hoover...
Cold Springs High FCCLA spreads holiday cheer
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs High School FCCLA chapter spread holiday cheer through its FCCLA Angels community service project. The students raised funds...
Obituary: Pamela “Pam” Jinkens Rimes
Pamela “Pam” Jinkens Rimes, lovingly known as Nonni, passed away on December 14, 2025 after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her...
Honey Baked Ham holds grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Honey Baked Ham held a grand opening event Saturday, Dec. 13, with the first 50 guests in line receiving free...
Shop with a Cop: ‘What it’s all about’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop, took place Saturday, Dec. 13. Officers took local...
COLUMN: Rudolph – an exclusive interview
You know him. You’ve sung about him, watched him on TV and probably even worn his likeness on an ugly Christmas sweater. But how...
Obituary: Anthony Brandon Harbison
Anthony Brandon Harbison, born on June 13, 1947, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a resident of...
Obituary: Brian Edwin Lee, Sr.
Brian Edwin Lee, Sr., age 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 11, 2025, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New...
Obituary: Roy Williamson Williams, Jr.
Roy Williamson Williams Jr., longtime attorney for the City of Cullman, died Saturday, Dec. 13, at his home after a long battle with cancer....
Obituary: Joe Elwin Brown
Joe Elwin Brown, age 89, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. Born on February 6, 1936, Joe lived a...
BOOK REVIEW:‘A Redbird Christmas’By Fannie Flagg
It is Christmastime, and I am rereading my favorite Christmas book, “A Redbird Christmas.” I remember Fannie Flagg on the WBRC-TV Morning Show in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison girls fall 55-27, boys win 60-48 at Lynn
Addison traveled to Lynn to play the county-rival Bears in a boy/girls matchup. The Addison girls came away with a 55-27 loss while the boys...
PREP BASKETBALL: Priceville’s Langlois drops 31 as Vinemont goes down 62-45
VINEMONT, Ala.- The 9-3 Vinemont Lady Eagles and their high-powered offense hosted an 8-2 Priceville Bulldogs team with a strong frontcourt on Monday night....
Obituary: Larry James Johns
Funeral Service for Larry James Johns, age 75, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: Cold Springs’ Swidecki stars as Eagles, West Point compete in Holiday Invitational
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Both West Point's and Cold Springs' track and field teams participated in the Holiday Invitational indoor competition at the Birmingham Crossplex on...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt’s walk-on Christmas arch is world’s largest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman unveiled a record-breaking architectural landmark on Nov. 20, 2025, as part of the rapidly expanding Cullman Christkindlmarkt....
Obituary: Gerald Don Reid
Born in 1942, Gerald Don Reid passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 10, 2025, on his 83rd birthday. On the...
Obituary: Gregory Bryan Booker, Jr.
Gregory Bryan Booker Jr., age 33, passed away on Dec. 12, 2025, leaving behind a love and legacy that will never fade.
Born in Tampa,...
EDITORIAL: The cost of chaos, blogs, livestreams and the erosion of local news
There is a growing sickness in our information culture. It is not new, but it is getting bolder, louder and far more destructive.
It is...
Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 13, 1945
From the files of Dec. 13, 1945
To and FroBy EAGLE EYE
Only a short distance makes a lot of difference in the depth of snow....
COLUMN: Our first Christmas together
We have spent 50 of them together. Jean and I spent our first Christmas together as husband and wife in 1975. We were still...
Obituary: Betty Dale Privett
Betty Dale Privett, 65, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday evening, December 11, 2025. Ms. Privett was born on July 31, 1960, to...
Obituary: Rodger Dale Pitts
Rodger Dale Earney Pitts, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on December 11, 2025, at his home.
A lifelong resident of Hanceville, Rodger was born there on...
Obituary: Janice Ruth Dacus
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Janice Ruth Dacus, 77, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Dacus passed away Friday,...
Cullman man killed in I-65 crash; multiple people injured
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. Friday, Dec.12. Alabama State Troopers identified...
APLICATIONS
PREP CHEER: ‘Always think positive things about yourself’: West Point’s Haylee...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior cheerleader Haylee Hernandez is heading into her third and final year as a varsity cheerleader and her...
