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...
Op-Ed: Honoring our heritage
When Cullman was celebrating its 150th birthday, we were asked to participate in the celebration. In thinking about the best way to honor our...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 30, 1917
From the files of Aug. 30, 1917
FAIRVIEW DOTS
Cullman, R. 2, Aug. 27.—The people around here have pulled some fodder.
Our singing school was closed last...
Bigger, brighter and steeped in tradition
Oktoberfest returns to Cullman Oct. 2-4, 2025
With the clang of steins in the biergarten and the swirl of dancers in dirndls and lederhosen, Cullman’s...
89th annual meeting of the Cullman Electric Cooperative set for Sept. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 89th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Northbrook Church, starting at 9...
County receives $711K grant for improvements to Stony Lonesome
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission was awarded a Recreational Trails Program grant for more than $700,000 for improvements to Stony Lonesome OHV Park....
29th annual Sweet Tater Festival, Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two major community events are planned for Labor Day weekend: the 29th Annual Sweet Tater Festival at Smith Lake Park on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls to Southeastern 34-14
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home Friday night to host Southeastern, and they had their hands full with the Mustangs. Southeastern...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison dominates Decatur Heritage 57-0
DECATUR, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs traveled to Decatur Heritage for a matchup with the Eagles Friday night and they dominated this one from...
‘He saved our son’s life’
Off-duty Cullman firefighter saves local child
CULLMAN, Ala. – An off-duty local firefighter was in the right place at the right time on Aug. 16,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview earns 40-23 win over Springville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After dominating Fultondale on the road last week, Fairview was on the field for its home opener against Springville at Dafford...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond takes 74-41 shootout at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Ray Talley Stadium for a county matchup against the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night and defense was almost...
PREP FOOTBALL: Second half surge leads Good Hope past West Point 42-7
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders hosted the West Point Warriors in a county matchup on Friday night. After a close first half, Good...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls at Winston County 46-22
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – After taking their season opener over Lynn last week, the Meek Tigers hit the road for a local matchup against...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs handles Curry 44-7
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home to host Curry Friday night and they improved to 2-0 on the year with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops nailbiter at Mortimer Jordan 21-20
KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Mortimer Jordan Friday night for a matchup with the Blue Devils and this one came down...
Obituary: Dan Gene Anderson
Funeral services for Dan Gene Anderson, 84, of Bremen will be 12 p.m. Saturday August 30th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Lawrence Dovers Light
Funeral services for Lawrence Dovers Light, 82, of Arkadelphia will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday August 31st at Union Grove Baptist Church in Bremen, Alabama....
Obituary: Glenda Jane Kelso
Funeral services for Glenda Jane Kelso, 73, of Hanceville will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday August 31st at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Nancy Kay McClendon
Nancy Kay McClendon, age 81 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born, August 3, 1944 to...
UAB outlasts Alabama State in offensive showdown
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Quarterback Jalen Kitna and running back Jevon Jackson spearheaded an impressive offensive performance in leading the UAB football team to a season-opening 52-42 victory over...
Wallace State’s McDonald, Sobol named ACCC Volleyball Players of the Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Wallace State sophomore Abby McDonald and freshman Sofiia Sobol were named ACCC Volleyball Players of the Week following their performances last week in the Alabama/Mississippi...
Pet of the Week: Humble Hank, the prince of fun
CULLMAN, Ala. - Humble Hank, a 2-year-old Hound/Beagle mix, is as genuine and good-natured as his name suggests. He’s the Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Gudger: Work cleared to begin on $680k wastewater grant project in Holly Pond
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, announced that work is cleared to begin on a wastewater...
Library board meeting notes: Aug. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21. It approved minutes from the previous meeting, along with the...
County receives $711K grant for improvements to Stony Lonesome
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission was awarded a Recreational Trails Program grant for more than $700,000 for improvements to Stony Lonesome OHV Park....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It’s a community filled with amazing people who support one another’: Holly Pond’s John...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's John Garcia earned his diploma in May, and in this interview, he talked about his favorite memories playing...
Wallace State falls 2-0 in historic return to home field
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State men’s soccer made its long-awaited return to the home pitch on Tuesday afternoon, hosting a match for the first time since...
Wallace State Cross Country earns top 10 preseason rankings
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State cross country will open the 2025 season with both programs among the nation’s elite. In the NJCAA Division II...
Southside Baptist hosting community Block Party Aug. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Southside Baptist Church is inviting the community to an evening of free food, games and family fun at its first-ever Block...
West Point, Good Hope host ‘Love Like Lexi Project’ assemblies
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Students at West Point High School and Good Hope High School participated in a pair of special assemblies this week....
2 big fall yard sales happening in September
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bargain hunters will have two opportunities this September to shop for deals and hidden treasures at two major community yard sales....
Obituary: Fannie Bell Brown
Fannie Bell Brown, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Fannie was a devoted and loving wife and mother, known...
Obituary: Mildred Lorene Vincent
Funeral services for Mildred Lorene Vincent, 74, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Thursday August 28th at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Tammy Lee Gardiner
Funeral Service for Tammy Lee Gardiner, age 61 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Mt. Olive Church...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison downs Danville at home 3-1
ADDISON, Ala. -- Perennial 1A volleyball power Addison hosted the 4A Danville Lady Hawks Tuesday night in what turned out to be a pretty...
Pollinator Party focuses on pollinator conservation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office hosted a “Pollinator Count Party” the morning of Friday, Aug. 22, as part of the Great...
Gudger appoints Cullman Regional CEO to Alabama Rural Roadmap Initiative
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional CEO James Clements has been appointed by Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, to serve on the...
‘There’s a new level of performance here’
Cullman Community Theatre director reflects on ’Fiddler on the Roof,’ future
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre recently wrapped its production of “Fiddler on...
Allbright easily wins District 11 seat
CULLMAN, Ala. – Republican Heath Allbright easily won the State House District 11 General Election on Tuesday, beating Democrat Alexandria Braswell.
Unofficial districtwide results, according...
Local Municipal Election results
Updated Aug. 27, 2025, at 5:15 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across Cullman County headed to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 26, for local Municipal Elections.
Unofficial election...
Groovy, baby! Senior Health Fair returns Sept.18
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host its annual Senior Health Fair on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m.-noon at...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont sweeps tri-match with J.B. Pennington, Corner
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted the J.B. Pennington Lady Tigers and the Corner Lady Yellow Jackets in a tri-match on Tuesday night. Vinemont...
Obituary: Patrick Dwight Bryant
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patrick Dwight Bryant, 74, of Cullman, Alabama, on August 22, 2025. He was...
Obituary: Edna Naomi Freeman
Graveside Service for Edna Naomi Freeman, age 93 of Cullman, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Missionary Grove Cemetery...
Obituary: Cary Alan Nail
Funeral service for Cary Alan Nail, 65, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Bruce Wayne Holcombe
Funeral service for Bruce Wayne Holcombe, 72, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross-Country aims for 8th straight conference title, national success
HANCEVILLE, AL — Coming off another strong season under head coach Tony Crider, the Wallace State Lions enter the 2025 cross-country season with championship...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball opens season 4-0 at Mississippi/Alabama Crossover
The Wallace State volleyball team got off to a strong start, sweeping all four of its matches at the Mississippi/Alabama Crossover hosted by Itawamba...
Cullman County Tourism Bureau’s Harmony Heard receives statewide honor
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Tourism Bureau on Monday announced that Executive Director Harmony Heard was named Tourism Industry Employee of the Year...
District 11 and Municipal Elections today, Aug. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across Cullman County will head to the polls today to take part in local Municipal Elections. Voters in Alabama House...
ADPH announces first case of measles in Alabama since 2002
MMR vaccination is encouraged
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was notified on Monday, Aug. 25, that a child under 5...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Kimberly DeAnne Glover
Kimberly DeAnne Glover was born on March 20, 1976, in Cullman, Alabama to Ricky and Edith Hutchison Glover. Kim loved her family more than...
Obituary: Thurber Rayburn Murphree
Thurber Rayburn Murphree, known as TR or Ray by most, passed away on August 23, 2025. Mr. Murphree was born in Cullman County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Damian Phillip McCluskey
Damian Phillip McCluskey, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 25. Mr. McCluskey was born in Cullman County,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
APLICATIONS
Jones Chapel VFD hosting Halloween (and more) event Oct. 31
‘This is going to be an exciting night of several fun and educational things going on’
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire...
