Good Hope Council honors Shabel at final meeting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – TheGood Hope City Council held its final October meeting on Monday, Oct. 27, and in addition to some new business...
Curt’s Closet gearing up for Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet is preparing to bring the magic of Christmas to children and families across Cullman County through its annual Curt’s...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond caps season with shootout win over Cleveland
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was back home for its season finale against Cleveland on Halloween night and the Broncos avoided a scare...
Cullman Caring for Kids assures community support amid SNAP suspension
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the temporary suspension of SNAP benefits caused by the federal government shutdown, Cullman Caring for Kids is stepping forward to...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 31, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 31, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Rev. Odis L. Minnitt
Funeral services for Rev. Odis Minnitt, 78, of Colony, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 2nd at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Burial...
Obituary: John Bernard Thomas
A funeral mass for John Bernard Thomas, 97, of Cullman will be 10 a.m. Tuesday November 4th at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church....
Obituary: Donald Roger Allen
Donald Roger Allen, 82, of Cullman passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab.
The memorial celebration of life service will...
The Link is asking for your help: ‘Cullman has always shown up’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County is encouraging food, monetary and time donations to support needs across the community. Executive Director Melissa...
Pet of the Week: Teddy, the renaissance dog
CULLMAN, Ala. - Teddy is an 8-month-old Lab/Terrier mix with a heart as big as his potential. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
‘We are out here walking for a cure to fight MS’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Saturday morning, Oct. 25, participants gathered at Heritage Park for the annual Cullman MS Walk to raise awareness and support...
Annual Cullman Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport will once again host the annual Cullman Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m....
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview rallies to top Good Hope 14-7 and remain unbeaten
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders made the trip down SR-69 to Dafford Smith Stadium in Fairview on a wet, chilly Thursday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops regular season finale to Brewer 24-17
WEST POINT, Ala. – After clinching a playoff spot last week against Ardmore, the West Point Warriors looked to carry that momentum over into...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek caps regular season with 34-6 win at Carbon Hill
CARBON HILL, Ala. – Meek made the trip to Carbon Hill for its regular season finale Thursday night, and the Tigers took control of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville’s season ends with 70-15 loss at Oak Grove
OAK GROVE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road to wrap up their season at Oak Grove Thursday night and they had their...
Obituary: Barbara Boatright Brown
Barbara Boatright Brown, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Princeton Hospital. She was born March 9, 1947, to Bud and Alene Boatright.
Cullman...
Upcoming holiday events at Gypsy Souls Nov. 1, 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gypsy Soul Antiques & Things is getting into the holiday spirit this year with two fun-filled events to spread some Christmas...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Halloween safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. - Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year, full of fun costumes, thrilling events and activities, and delicious...
Nearly 2K trick-or-treaters attend Smith Lake Park event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Park hosted its annual trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 25, bringing the largest crowd the event has ever seen....
Milliken Halloween: A fun, over-the-top experience
CULLMAN, Ala. - For creative minds Heidi and Rick Milliken, Halloween is more than just a night of trick-or-treating; it's a full-scale project that...
‘It’s something families look forward to every year’
Hanceville Trunk-or-Treat held indoors due to rain
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Despite rainy weather, families still gathered Sunday afternoon for the annual Hanceville Trunk-or-Treat, a Halloween...
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...
STATE VOLLEYBALL: ‘We all did it for each other’: Addison downs Meek to capture...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Addison and Meek clashed in a Winston County themed 1A State Championship Match at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham on Wednesday...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Emma Lou Davis
A graveside service for Emma Lou Davis, 92, of McCalla will be 1 p.m. Tuesday November 4th at Garden City cemetery.
Ms. Davis was born...
Cullman woman sentenced for pulling shotgun on deputies
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman on Tuesday, Oct. 28, was tried and convicted of obstructing government operations and menacing. Virginia Sarah Roberts, 53,...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office issues warning about phone scam
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone scammers impersonating law enforcement officers, including CCSO personnel and members of the...
Myrex sails to victory in State House District 12 Special General Election
CULLMAN, Ala. – Republican Cindy Myrex easily defeated Democrat Matthew Glover in the Tuesday, Oct. 28, State House District 12 Special General Election. Voter...
Chambers, animal shelter hosting fall pet adoption event Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is collaborating with Chambers Farm and Garden Supply for a fall adoption event on Saturday, Nov....
Obituary: Michael David Bradford, Sr.
A graveside service for Michael David Bradford Sr. will be 12 p.m., Thursday October 30th at Duck River cemetery.
Mr. Bradford was born December 8,...
Obituary: Rayburn Luther Jones
Funeral service for Rayburn Luther Jones, 82, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Jason Charles Johnson
Jason Charles Johnson age 51 of Cullman, Alabama passed away October 24, 2025. He was born in Dothan, Alabama August 30, 1974.
Jason is preceded...
Obituary: Ronald Tafford Nix
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Ronald Tafford Nix, 74, of Arley.
Cullman Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family.
Mr....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
39th annual HO! HO! HO! Christmas Show coming Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th annual HO! HO! HO! Christmas Show will have an array of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and all things in...
State House District 12 Special General Election TODAY
CULLMAN, Ala. – Republican Cindy Myrex and Democrat Matthew Glover face off today, Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the State House District 12 Special General...
November SNAP benefits suspended
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received specific guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions stay perfect with doubleheader thumping of Calhoun
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cold weather, tough conditions, and a resilient opponent couldn’t slow Wallace State flag football on Sunday, as the Lions pushed their record...
Obituary: Delmer Louis Peebles
Delmer Louis Peebles, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Delmer was born in AL.
He loved fishing and southern...
Obituary: Avnell H. Nail
Avnell H. Nail age 95 of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday October 24,2025 at Woodland Village rehabilitation and Healthcare.
Avnell was Born on May...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Pok Sun Epperly
Memorial services for Pok S. Epperly, 88, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Auburn’s Atkins, McPherson earn SEC weekly honors
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins and kicker Alex McPherson have been named Southeastern Conference players of the week for their roles in the Tigers’ 33-24 win at Arkansas,...
The buck stops here: Extension, Auburn finding solutions to deer damage in crops
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - What do human hair, sheep fat and rotten eggs have in common? These are all possible solutions being tested for...
Obituary: Christopher Harold Callan
Christopher Harold Callan, age 57, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be...
Obituary: Christopher Talmadge
In Loving Memory of Chris TalmadgeChris Talmadge was a gentle soul with a musician’s heart — always strumming a guitar, humming a tune, or...
Obituary: Kermit B. Johnson
Funeral service for Kermit B. Johnson, 80, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 30th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
ProWorx to host hands-on ‘Build a Pond Day’ Oct. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - ProWorx, a division of Brothers Concrete Supply, will host a hands-on Build a Pond Day on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 8...
Pumpkins on the loose in Cullman elementary STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools brought some fall-time flair to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum this month — just in...
Cullman County Youth Football playoff scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The postseason has arrived for all our youth football teams and we had a busy slate of big games happening...
Wallace State Men’s Soccer wins ACCC Championship in dramatic overtime
MILLBROOK, AL — Wallace State men's soccer captured the ACCC Conference Championship on Sunday with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over Southern Union at...
COLUMN: The 3rd week in October
The third week in October is one of my favorite weeks of the year. No, I’m not talking about a game…I’m talking about fall,...
City School Board approves vape and AI policies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, approving a full slate of policy updates, personnel changes and...
Beneficial rainfall but severe weather still possible south today
…Low-end severe threat continues for southwestern sections…
As of 7 am, rain was entering western Alabama with thunderstorms closer to the coast. The precipitation will...
Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 25, 1951
From the files of Oct. 25, 1951
Mt. Hermon News
J. H. Hemrick, N. G. Hyatt and Harvey Hemrick made a trip to Cullman Wednesday.
W. D....
Obituary: Charlotte Ruth Meredith
Charlotte Ruth Meredith passed away on September 26, 2025, in Jefferson City, Tennessee, four days after her 97th birthday. A longtime resident of Cullman,...
Obituary: Howard Leonard Williams
Howard Leonard Williams, age 86, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025.
A visitation for Howard will be held Tuesday, October 28,...
Obituary: Martha Ruth Chandler
Martha Ruth Chandler, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Cullman Healthcare Center. Martha was Born on March...
Severe weather still possible Sunday
CLANTON – Saturday, 800 am October 25, 2025
…Low-end severe threat continues for southern section’s Sunday…
A couple of upper level disturbances will move across the...
Remembering Sydni Helms-Hipp
3rd annual Memorial Barrel Race set for Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third Annual Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Barrel Race will take place Saturday, Nov....
St. Andrew’s donation aids Good Samaritan
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Andrew’s Methodist Church has made a significant contribution toward the construction of Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s new location, assisting in...
CPD Trunk or Treat coming Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is hosting its eighth annual Trunk or Treat in the CPD parking lot on Tuesday, Oct. 28...
Wallace State Cross Country sweeps ACCC Championships at John Hunt Park
HUNTSVILLE, AL — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross-country teams left no doubt at the ACCC Conference/Region 22 Championships on Friday at John Hunt Park,...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point punches playoff ticket with 25-20 win over Ardmore
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back home hosting a region game against Ardmore Friday night and the fourth and final...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Addison races past Phillips 48-6
BEAR CREEK, Ala. – Addison traveled to Bear Creek to take on the Phillips Bears Friday night, looking to close out their region slate...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls at Falkville, 28-22
FALKVILLE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles made a quick trip to Falkville to cap their regular season against the Blue Devils, and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Collinsville on the road, 45-22
COLLINSVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Collinsville for a huge region matchup Friday night but unfortunately for Bronco fans, they were unable to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek handles Vina at home 52-8
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek was back home at Tiger Stadium to host a region game with Vina Friday night, and the Tigers were in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Phil Campbell, 76-29
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Hanceville hit the road for a region battle at Phil Campbell Friday night and it was another tough night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region game at Winfield, 47-7
WINFIELD, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Winfield to face the Pirates in their final regular season game but unfortunately it was a tough night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman caps regular season with 22-19 win at Buckhorn
NEW MARKET, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats wrapped up their regular season on the road against Buckhorn Friday night and they returned home with...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 10 Good Hope downs Dora 35-15
DORA, Ala. – Good Hope made the trip to Dora for a region matchup with the Bulldogs Friday night and after a slow start...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview remains unbeaten with 40-10 win at East Limestone
ATHENS, Ala. – Fairview hit the road for a matchup at East Limestone Friday night, and it was another good night for the Aggies....
Vinemont man indicted on 36 counts of aggravated criminal surveillance
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County grand jury has indicted 37-year-old Patrick Scott Herron of Vinemont on 36 counts of aggravated criminal surveillance and...
Obituary: Bobbie Elaine Gill
A graveside service for Bobbie Elaine Gill, 83, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Monday October 27th at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Warrior, Alabama....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Goat Island Brewing holding ‘Operation: Beer for Warriors’ Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host a Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, honoring local service members and their families...
Pet of the Week: Hazel’s heartwarming curiosity wins hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hazel, a 5-month-old white tabby kitten, is as affectionate as she is curious. She is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Whether...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa places in Miss University of Alabama competition
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Abby Sosa of Cullman was named fourth runner-up at the Miss University of Alabama competition on Oct. 10, at the Bama...
Obituary: Margaret Hilton Thompson
Margaret Hilton Thompson, age 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Margaret was born in Haleyville, Alabama on April 7,...
City School Board approves employee incentive pay
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education has approved a resolution to provide one-time incentive payments to all employees. The board said...
15th annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival set for Nov. 8 in downtown...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 15th annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in historic...
Berlin Town Council talks budget, Farmers Market, Trunk or Treat
BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates on Monday, Oct. 20, opened the Berlin Town Council meeting, which began with a discussion on budget adjustments...
Obituary: Mary Kate Mechaw
Mary Kate Mechaw, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
A loving, devoted wife, daughter and aunt. Mary loved her...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Elks Lodge launches Toys of Joy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge recently announced the launch of its Toys of Joy program, in partnership with the Cullman VFW.
Project Chair...
Cardiologist Daniel Gonzalez joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional this week announced Cardiologist Daniel Gonzalez, MD, joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Gonzalez earned his medical degree from the...
Harmony School rocking ‘Socktober’
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School fifth-grade “Pirates and Pixies” clubs are working hard to make an impact in Cullman County this month with “Socktober,”...
James Spann speaking at Agriplex homeschool event Nov. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Spann will be the special guest at this month’s North Alabama Agriplex Heritage Homeschool event on Thursday, Nov. 6, from...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Investing in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council joined local leaders and organizations on Monday, Oct....
Obituary: Edward Bryce Moreland, Jr.
Edward Bryce Moreland Jr., age 55, of Hartselle, AL. Formerly of Ohio and Talladega, AL. died October 20, 2025.
After graduating from the University of...
Obituary: Clifford Clenton Gibbs
Funeral service for Clifford Clenton Gibbs, 98, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
34th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival set for Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Bands from across north Alabama will take the field Saturday, Oct. 25, at Hanceville High School for the 34th Annual Mud...
Local woman charged with murder in Simcoe-area shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local woman has been arrested and charged with murder in the Oct. 15, 2025, shooting death of Jessy Hooper, 29,...
Wallace State Women’s Basketball ranked No. 15 in NJCAA DI Preseason Poll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State women’s basketball program will open the 2025-26 season nationally recognized, earning the No. 15 spot in the NJCAA...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions collect dominant wins over Lurleen B. Wallace, Bishop State
MILLBROOK, Ala. — Wallace State flag football delivered another dominant performance on Sunday, rolling to a 54-0 conference win over Lurleen B. Wallace at 17...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 22nd, 20th consecutive county titles
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were held in Fairview on Tuesday, and it was a familiar sight when the...
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Vinemont defeats St. Bernard in straight sets
CULLMAN - Vinemont walked onto St. Bernard's court Thursday afternoon with victory on its mind. The Lady Eagles accomplished their goal, sweeping the Lady...
