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...
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...
APLICATIONS
Popular eatery, The Fillin’ Station, closes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fillin’ Station, a popular meat-and-three deli located inside the Texaco Station at 201 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31), has...
