Obituary: Holly Quinn Hunt
Infant Holly Quinn Hunt, 21 days, of Danville, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital Women and Children's NICU. The graveside service...
Obituary: Sarah Campbell Green
Funeral services for Sarah Campbell Green, 32, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Friday January 23rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Aubrey Jerry White
Aubrey Jerry White, 84, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on January 20, 2026. Jerry was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on...
Obituary: Althea Marie Calloway
Graveside Service for Althea Marie Calloway, age 89 of Athens, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cullman City Cemetery...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 22, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Chapman’s double-double, team defense lead no. 2 West Point to varsity boys...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the final game of day four of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, no. 2 West Point and no. 6...
City school system celebrates 5 new National Board Certified Teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools welcomed five more teachers who recently achieved National Board Certification.
Nicole Heptinstall - East Elementary School - Certification in...
Alabama’s Ultimate Fishing Expo in Cullman draws thousands from across the country
CULLMAN, Ala. - The inaugural Alabama’s Ultimate Fishing Expo drew large crowds and widespread praise as anglers and outdoor enthusiasts filled the Cullman OmniPlex...
Pet of the Week: Whitaker, a quiet companion with an attentive heart
CULLMAN, Ala. - Whitaker is a red heeler, approximately 2 years old, with a medium to high energy level and an unusually quiet presence...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Balanced scoring, defense helps no. 1 Cold Springs get past no. 4...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- A spot in the championship game was on the line Wednesday night, as the top-seeded Cold Springs Eagles took on the no....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 Good Hope advances to championship after winning 48-44 thriller over...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the second semifinal matchup of Wednesday afternoon, no. 3 Good Hope and no. 2 Vinemont met for a shot at no....
Winter Storm Update
CLANTON – Wednesday 300 pm, January 21, 2026
Temperatures have trended slightly warmer near and north of I-20 but impacts still expected.
The past couple of...
Cullman City Schools monitoring winter storm; decision on Monday and Tuesday classes expected Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools officials are closely monitoring weather conditions ahead of an approaching winter storm as administrators evaluate potential impacts to...
Cullman County Schools monitoring weather as storm system approaches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the district is closely monitoring weather conditions as a major storm system approaches...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Faulkner twins, Shadix combine for 55 points in no. 1 West Point’s...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The first varsity girls semifinal game took place on Wednesday, as the top-seeded West Point Lady Warriors faced off against the fifth-seeded...
ALDOT, ALEA preparing for potential winter weather this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are preparing for potential winter weather this weekend.
From ALDOT
ALDDOT...
Obituary: Thomas Cody Southeard
Funeral services for Cody Southeard of Cullman, Alabama will be Thursday, January 22nd at 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Morgan
Visitation for Beverly Ann Morgan, age 69 of Cullman, will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cullman...
Winter Storm Watch Friday Into Sunday
CLANTON – Wednesday 730 am, January 21, 2026
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect north of I-20 from 6 pm Friday until 6 pm...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 21, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Threes rain as no. 2 West Point defeats no. 7 Hanceville 68-47
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Closing out day three of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament, the two-seeded West Point Warriors took on the seven-seed Hanceville Bulldogs in...
Thursday Novel Creations at the library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every Thursday at 3 p.m. the Cullman County Public Library welcomes its Novel Creations crafting group. They gather to create a...
Cullman library hosts quarterly card trading event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pokémon cards were first launched in the mid-1990s and have recently regained traction by popular demand. In 2016 the release of...
Local Eats: Pop’s Cafe
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Are you looking for a restaurant with a “blast to the past” dining experience? How about Southern entrées that are made...
Small Business Spotlight: Patsy’s Alterations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work from the comfort of your own home doing what you...
Editorial: There is no place I can go and leave Cullman County behind
I have come to understand that rest is not simply a matter of distance.
I can leave town. I can change scenery. I can stand...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 5 Cold Springs upsets no. 4-seeded Fairview 50-36 to move on...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The second varsity girls matchup of the night saw the No. 4 seed Fairview Lady Aggies take on the no. 5 seed...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Slick passing, Marsh’s shooting the difference in no. 6 Vinemont’s 57-45 upset...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the second matchup of the varsity boys bracket on Tuesday evening, the no. 3 Fairview Aggies met a feisty sixth-seeded Vinemont...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Big second half helps propel no. 3 Good Hope to 64-43 win...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Day three of the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament started with a varsity girls matchup between No. 3 seed Good Hope and...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 20, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Donald Ray “Donnie” Allison
Donald Ray "Donnie" AllisonMay 14, 1946 - January 18, 2026Donnie, or lovingly known as “Donnie Ray”, passed away peacefully at home, January 18th, surrounded...
Obituary: Jeremy Daniel Friedrich
Jeremy Daniel Friedrich, age 47 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1978,...
Obituary: Cecil Henry Smith
Cecil Henry Smith, a hard-working and dedicated individual, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on December 24, 1942,...
Notes from latest CALiCo meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Literacy Council (CALiCo) met Jan. 14 to review recent activities and discuss upcoming events and priorities to expand...
Casino Night fundraiser to support Cullman High School soccer set for Jan. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - Supporters of Cullman High School soccer will have a chance to enjoy an evening of games, food and friendly competition when...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host Spring Open House Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Spring Open House on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5:30-7 p.m., welcoming families and members...
Rotary Club donates $5K toward library bathroom renovations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board at its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, saw the Cullman Rotary Club present a...
Hanceville Parks and Recreation hiring full-time and seasonal positions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for multiple employment opportunities, including one full-time position and several seasonal roles ahead of...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Allbright and No. 4 seed Holly Pond stuff no. 5 Good Hope,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Capping off day two of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Monday was the first game of the varsity boys bracket, which...
County Tournament: Robinson’s big second quarter helps propel no. 2 Vinemont to 66-34 win...
HANCEVILLE, Ala - The no. 2 Vinemont Lady Eagles faced off against the no. 7 Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in the first varsity girls' matchup...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Buchanan’s big third pushes no. 3 Good Hope to the JV Boys...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- With the game tight and the Aggies having just taken a 27-26 lead, Good Hope's star point guard, Web Buchanan, took charge....
County Tournament: No. 2 Cold Springs advances to JV Girls championship with 43-31 win...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The first JV girls semifinal game on Monday saw the no. 2 seed Cold Springs Lady Eagles take on the no. 3...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 seed West Point takes down no. 5 seed Cold Springs...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Day two of the Cullman County Tournament saw its' JV Girls no. 1 seed go down in the first game, but the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Physical no. 5 seed Holly Pond knocks off no. 1 Fairview 39-29...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Cullman County Basketball Tournament kicked off with a semifinal matchup between no. 5 Holly Pond and no. 1 Fairview, who got...
Obituary: Sarah Jane Blocker
Sarah Jane Blocker, age 76, passed away at her home in Spring Hill, TN on January 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. Jane was...
Obituary: Jonathan David Reid
Jonathan David Reid, known to most as Jon, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 58.
As...
Cold today into Tuesday with potential winter weather late week
CLANTON, Ala. – A chilly couple of days with high temperatures both today and Tuesday from the 40s north to the 50s south. Lows tonight...
Kitten in Russell County tests positive for rabies; 1 individual exposed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging people to be cautious around stray animals following a stray cat testing positive...
ACES: Considerations for successful watermelon production
Watermelons can be a great crop for both home and commercial production. The following information outlines several key considerations before growing watermelons.
Preparing the site
Like...
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program applications now open in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Applications are now open for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), offering eligible low-income seniors in Cullman County and throughout...
St. Bernard Preparatory School Honor and Merit Rolls
Honor Roll – Fall Semester 2025 Semester average 95.0 and above
Grade 7
Ryan Keough Helena Perkins
Grade 8
Kade Chamblee Eleanor Franklin Vivian Gargan Jesus Sanchez Andrade Murphy Thomas
Grade 9 Brooklynn Agnello Payton Becker Chloe Brewer Aaron...
COLUMN: A case of hit and run
I had never experienced anything quite like it. To say I was shocked would probably be an overstatement, but I certainly didn’t see it...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 17, 1935
From the files of Jan. 17, 1935
CULLMAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Klaxograms
The Debating Club
The officers of the debating club are: President, Ruth Kaple; vice-president, Leldon Singleton;...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Balanced scoring helps no. 2 seed Fairview get past no. 7 Hanceville,...
Hanceville, Al. - Day one of the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with a JV boys matchup between the no. 2 seed Fairview...
Obituary: Hiram “Sonny” Brown
Hiram "Sonny" Brown, a faithful, generous, hard-working, loyal, and thoughtful man, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on...
Obituary: Dixie Nell Cheatham Hays
Dixie Nell Cheatham Hays, 84, of Cullman, Alabama was born on February 23, 1941, in Morgan County, Alabama, to the late Lester Cheatham and...
Obituary: Charles “Sonny” Nail
Funeral services for Charles “Sonny” Nail, 83, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Tuesday January 20th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service...
Obituary: Norman Eugene Isbell
Funeral services for Norman Eugene Isbell, 66, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Ruth Creel King
Ruth Creel King, age 72, of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived...
Obituary: James Leston Lee
James “Jimmy” L. Lee passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1943, to Odie and Velva Lee. Jimmy was...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Ellis’ 35-point gem drives no. 2 seed Cold Springs JV girls past...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- No. 2 seed in the JV girls bracket, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles, faced the no. 7 seed Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 seed Good Hope knocks off no. 6 seed Holly Pond...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The second game in the JV Boys division featured the no. 3 seed Good Hope and the no. 6 seed Holly Pond....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 seeded Good Hope JV girls play complete game, defeat No....
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The no. 3-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders took on the no. 6 seed Vinemont Lady Eagles in game two of the JV...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Chasteen, Belcher help No. 5 Cold Springs JV boys get past No....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The no. 4 seed, Vinemont, faced off against the no. 5 seed, Cold Springs, in the first JV boys matchup of...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Mayfield shines as No. 5 seed Holly Pond JV girls upset No....
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament tipped off on Saturday afternoon at Wallace State with a gritty defensive battle between the no....
CHA: Public housing waitlist pre-applications available
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pre-applications for the Cullman Housing Authority's public housing waitlist are available now. CHA Executive Director Marquisha Griffin advised all people interesting...
Bowling officially qualifies for Alabama Senate race
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - Cullman County’s James R. (JR) Bowling has officially qualified to run for Alabama Senate, District 4.
Bowling announced his candidacy in December.
Bowling...
Oden officially qualifies for reelection to Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1
EVA, Ala. - Jeremy Oden officially qualified Jan. 14, as a candidate for re-election to the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1.
Oden announced his...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos, Bulldogs’ boys collect area wins on Holly Pond’s senior night
HOLLY POND, Ala.- If you desired to go out and see a pair of defensive games, then Holly Pond was the place for you....
Safe surrender
Safe Haven Baby Box installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station No. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local leaders and community members gathered Thursday, Jan. 15, at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison varsity boys and girls topple St. Bernard
Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play an area game in both girls' and boys' basketball. Addison came away with a sweep as the Lady...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs loses key player, Falkville pulls off huge second-half rally to...
FALKVILLE, Ala.- The 21-1 Cold Springs Eagles traveled 35 miles north to face the 14-6 Falkville Blue Devils on Friday night. The first half...
‘Everyone has secrets’: PostSecret at Karma’s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma's Coffee House is inviting the community to anonymously share their secrets this January through an interactive art installation inspired by...
Obituary: Larry “Red” Eugene Gamble
Funeral services for Larry “Red” Gamble, 80, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 16, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Rocket City Trash Pandas announce Global Baseball Series at Toyota Field this spring
MADISON, Ala.- The Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, held a press conference earlier this week to announce...
Op-Ed: Low-stimulation show recommendations
It has become very common for electronics and media to be incorporated into children’s everyday routines. Highly stimulating shows, for example, are used as...
Small Business Spotlight: Sugar & Steam
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Sugar & Steam: Bakery & Coffee was opened in October 2025 by Bo and Katie Johnson. Prior to opening the...
USDA’s 2025–2030 dietary guidelines include new inverted food pyramid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Food Guide Pyramid was introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1992. The pyramid was updated in...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4-ranked Good Hope knocks off no. 8-ranked West Morgan in area...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The no. 4-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders will host their respective area tournament after defeating East Lawrence on Tuesday, and they...
Creel officially qualifies to run for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. – Law enforcement veteran Tim Creel this week officially qualified to run for Cullman County sheriff.
Creel announced his candidacy back in July...
Obituary: Wade Harden McKee
Wade Harden McKee, age 80, of Blountsville, passed away peacefully at home January 14, 2026. He was born in Pinson, Alabama, on February 5,...
Obituary: Edgar Lee Martens
Edgar Lee Martens was born March 10, 1940, in the family home at Conway Springs, Kansas. He was the second of five children born...
Obituary: Ralph Ethridge Rogers
Funeral services for Ralph Ethridge Rogers, 92, of Knoxville, Tennessee (formerly of Garden City, Alabama) will be 2 p.m. Saturday January 17th at Hanceville...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 15, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State: Applications open for new Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is currently accepting applications for summer admission to its new Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SPLA) program and is...
St. Bernard Abbey to honor retired Abbot Marcus Voss Feb. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The monks of St. Bernard Abbey will gather with friends, alumni and the wider community on Friday, Feb. 6, to honor...
Smith Lake repeal bill passes Senate unanimously, heads to House
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Legislation repealing the Smith Lake annexation law (SB322) cleared the Alabama Senate Thursday morning with unanimous support.
Senate Bill 12, sponsored by...
Compton, Haynes recognized for their service
CULLMAN, Ala. – Supervisors were recognized at the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The supervisors were...
Night to Shine: Celebration for special needs community coming Feb. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - Life Church - Hanceville, in partnership with the Hanceville Civitans and the Tim Tebow Foundation, will host Night to Shine of...
Pet of the Week: Meet Willow
CULLMAN, Ala. – Willow is a dilute calico, approximately 1-year-old, with a calm, gentle presence. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Willow enjoys...
Fairview’s new timeline wall binds together six decades of football, family and memories
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - In 2025, the Fairview Aggies had one of their most successful seasons in school history, dominating on the gridiron on the...
Bosom Buddies warns community about unauthorized use of name
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. is warning the public about fraudulent and unauthorized use of its name following reports...
Alabama Conservation District Employees Association announces 6 $1K scholarships for 2026 graduating seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Conservation District Employees Association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering six $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 14, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
United Way of Cullman County transitions to leadership donor model for 2026 campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County has transitioned away from its Business Alliance program and returned to a leadership donor model as...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host Swamp John’s Fundraiser Jan. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. — St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Swamp John’s Fundraiser on Monday, Jan. 26, from 4-7p.m., in celebration of National Lutheran...
DHR: SNAP transactions for out-of-state and online automatically turned off Jan. 22
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources on Monday announced a new system enhancement that automatically defaults all EBT cards to block...
PREP BASKETBALL: Jasper’s block party leads Vikings to a 43-40 win over Cullman
JASPER, Ala.- The 19-3 Cullman Bearcats traveled to Jasper on Tuesday night to take on their rival Vikings, who were 15-4 before tonight's game....
Ivey delivers 2026 State of the State address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, delivered the 2026 State of the State address.
Watch the video on WVTM13’s website...
APLICATIONS
Cullman County Wide Yard Sale Moved to May 2
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Wide Yard Sale that was initially scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at Smith Lake Park has been rescheduled for...
