Obituary: Phillip Herbert Chambers
Phillip Herbert Chambers, age 66, of Morris, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Phillip was born in Cullman, AL.
Phillip is survived by...
Obituary: Kenny W. Bagwell
Funeral Service for Kenny Wayne Bagwell, age 61 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Rita Annette Brooks
A Celebration of Life will be held for Rita Annette Brooks of Hanceville, AL on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Heritage...
Obituary: Mary Joyce Boatwright
A celebration of life service for Mary Joyce Boatwright, 88, of Owens Crossroads, will be at 12 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025, at Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘Let the Lord turn the ashes into beauty’: Fairview’s Cali Golden reflects on...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School’s Cali Golden will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she discussed her faith, and how...
The Tribune brings home 41 APA Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. -- At this year’s Alabama Press Association Summer Convention, The Cullman Tribune was honored with 41 awards.
The Alabama Press Association is the state trade...
West Point scholars place 2nd in National Scholastic Championship
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School students recently competed in the Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence (PACE) National Scholastic Championship (NSC), June...
Meet Ms. Alabama Senior America 2025 Cheryl Parker
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman resident Cheryl Parker holds the title of Ms. Alabama Senior America. She will compete in the national pageant in October.
Parker,...
Obituary: Judy Marie Mika
Judy Marie Mika, age 80, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Judy was a devoted mother, wife, daughter and friend. She...
Obituary: Deloris Melissa Miller
Funeral services for Deloris Melissa Miller, 67, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday July 9, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
FAITH: ‘I love seeing Jesus shine through people’: Good Hope’s Mckenzie McDonald discusses relationship...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Mckenzie McDonald is preparing to start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Swim Team caps regular season at Madison
MADISON, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team concluded its regular season on the road with a challenging dual meet against the Madison Swim Team,...
Thirty-One North Football Officials Association seeks new recruits ahead of upcoming season – meetings...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Thirty-One North Football Officials Association will begin official meetings for men and women interested in officiating the upcoming middle school...
COLUMN: South Dakota is amazing
Continued from www.cullmantribune.com/2025/06/29/column-we-made-it-to-rapid-city-but-not-rapidly
After a few hours of sleep in Rapid City, we began our journey at the drug store…Wall Drug Store. Wall Drug is...
Mississippi woman injured in boat fire on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vessel fire that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, injured a Mississippi woman. Alabama State Troopers said Katherine...
Hartselle woman dies in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hartselle woman was killed, and five other people were injured, in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday,...
Fulmer Svarney announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jessica Fulmer Svarney recently announced her candidacy for Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Fulmer Svarney’s announcement,...
Obituary: McArthur McKleroy
Mr. McArthur McKleroy, 81, of Cullman passed away July 4, 2025, at Cullman Health Care and Rehab. He was born December 31st, 1843 to...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Nightshade’ by Michael Connelly
This is a new series for Michael Connelly. His previous series were about Los Angeles Police Detective Harry Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer, his...
FAITH: ‘Everyone deserves the chance to know God’: Holly Pond’s Melissa Williams discusses her...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School’s Melissa Williams is preparing for her senior year of school in August. Her faith and her...
Op-Ed | A state out of step: Alabama’s sudden hemp ban hurts progress
Alabama has taken a shocking step backward. In late June 2025, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law that effectively bans the sale...
FAITH: ‘Speak gently. Pray often. Serve humbly’: Good Hope’s Anna-Grace Pemberton discusses relationship with...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Anna-Grace Pemberton is preparing to start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she...
Files from Yesteryear: July 5, 1956
From the files of July 5, 1956
Etha Community News
Miss Betty Barronton and Mrs. J. D. Burns and Cynthia are guests of their parents, Mr....
Obituary: James Casey Beckman
James Casey Beckman, age 55, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
He is survived by his daughters Bailey Anea (Dylan) Finch,...
Obituary: Linda Jean Crumbley Federer
In Loving Memory
Linda Jean Crumbley Federer
October 21, 1942 ~ July 4, 2025
Visitation
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11 a.m. ~ 1 p.m.
Holly Pond Funeral Home
Interment
Tuesday, July...
Obituary: Charlette Faye Stidham
Funeral Service for Charlette Faye Stidham, age 82 of Cullman 35058, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Verla “Poochie” Frances Wren
Graveside Service for Verla "Poochie" Frances Wren, age 73 of Cullman, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Valley Spring...
Obituary: Ada Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Osborne
Funeral service for Ada Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Osborne, 80, of Addison will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at Friendship Baptist Church in...
Obituary: Jeanette Taylor
Jeanette White Conn Taylor, age 82, of Falkville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born on March 19, 1943, to...
Monograms Plus celebrates first shipment of new brands
CULLMAN, Ala. - Monograms Plus held an exclusive Sip n Shop event July 1 to celebrate its first-ever shipment of brands Z Supply and...
Meet 2026 Alabama gubernatorial candidate Chad ‘Chig’ Martin
ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Chad “Chig” Martin is running as a Democrat for Alabama governor in 2026.
Below is his announcement.
Chad "Chig" Martin wears many hats...
‘We just want people to have a great time on the lake’
Local business spotlight: Cappy’s Boats
CULLMAN, Ala. - From a pandemic-era conversation between Gretchen and Scott Travis came one of the most recognizable boat rental...
Caroleene Dobson announces candidacy for secretary of state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Conservative Attorney Caroleene Dobson recently announced her candidacy for secretary of state in the 2026 Republican Primary.
Below is Dobson’s announcement.
“As Secretary of...
CCSO hosts annual Youth Leadership Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA), hosted annually by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, was held June 23-27. Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Peoples Bank of Alabama included in Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Banks 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Peoples Bank of Alabama has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2025. This prestigious award is presented...
AARP and United Way Worldwide expand 211 Caregiver Program to Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Millions more family caregivers in Alabama and across the country now have easier access to critical support, thanks to a major expansion...
PREP SPORTS: ‘It’s some of the best times of your life’: Good Hope’s Tyler...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Tyler Cone earned his diploma in May, and in this interview, he shared his favorite sports memories...
Pet of the Week: Meet the fancy, Southern Miss Nola
CULLMAN, Ala. - Love comes in all shapes, sizes—and sometimes, in a wiry coat flecked with gold.
Meet Nola, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Les Dames of Cullman announces 4th annual Witches Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – We may be in the thick of summer, but dust off your brooms and get your coven ready — the Witches...
2 men arrested following tractor, trailer theft
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two men were arrested in Cullman recently in connection with a theft in Marshall County.
Cullman Police Department officers on June 25,...
Burrow Museum hosts exhibition featuring Ukrainian artists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is currently showcasing a compelling exhibition titled “We Know Who They Are,”...
Obituary: Dwinel Freud Dujoud
Dwinel Freud Dujoud, age 47, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Dwinel Freud Dujoud is preceded in death by his parents:...
Obituary: Douglas Michael Leipert
Douglas Michael Leipert, 55, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed into glory on July 2, 2025.
Michael was born in Flint, Michigan in 1970 to Douglas...
Obituary: Keith Wayne Jones
Funeral Service for Keith Wayne Jones, age 77 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Phillip Hanson
Phillip Hanson, age 62, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. There are no services planned at this time.Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gudger says staff monitoring progress on community projects in his district
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Tuesday announced his staff is continuing to monitor progress on several community...
4th of July weekend safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Fourth of July weekend, people heading to Smith Lake are encouraged to prioritize safety while enjoying the summer festivities.
Boating is...
Hemp law shakes Alabama industry, leaves local businesses facing uncertainty
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new state law regulating hemp-derived products has gone into effect across Alabama, leaving small business owners and consumers scrambling for...
Wallace State athletes recognized as All-Americans by NJCAA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that several athletes were recognized by the Nation Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)...
Registration open for 3rd annual Miss Summer Belle Pageant; pageant set for July 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Miss Summer Belle Pageant is back for its third year, welcoming girls and women of all ages, whether they’re first-timers...
Obituary: Rita Ann Wood
Funeral services for Rita Ann Wood, 70, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m., Thursday July 3rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Gary Wayne Hays
Funeral services for Gary Wayne Hays, 79, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Kenneth Ferrial Jones
Funeral services for Kenneth Ferrial Jones, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Wallace State hosting self-defense course for health care personnel
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a self-defense course geared toward medical personnel on Saturday, July 12, from noon-2 p.m. at...
‘It is such a welcoming place’: Fairview’s Allidy Hackney reflects on Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Allidy Hackney collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite high school memories,...
Marshall opens applications for 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards. These awards provide...
Obituary: Annie Pettis Coleman
Annie Pettis Coleman, age 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Annie was born on January 11, 1928, to Luther Monroe...
Obituary: Gordon Clyde Boyd
Gordon Boyd, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Gordon grew up in...
Summer safety tips for pets
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter offered many tips for keeping your furry friends healthy at home this summer, with safety in...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPRST holds pickleball camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pickleball is a trend that has swept the nation, and Cullman is no exception. Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism began...
Trees slated to be removed for drone installation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Plans are currently being made to remove several large trees at Sportsman Lake Park near Cullman Veterans Memorial Park. The Veterans...
UPDATED LIST: The ultimate Cullman VBS Roadmap for July!
CULLMAN, Ala. – June has come and gone. Are you still looking for a Vacation Bible School (VBS) for your kids to participate in...
ALDOT suspends temporary lane closures over 4th of July 4 holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging motorists to drive responsibly and plan ahead during the upcoming 4th of July holiday...
Smith Lake Park 4th of July festival this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation will host the Smith Lake Park 4th of July Festival on Friday, July 4, from 9...
Obituary: Ramona Maddox Swindall
Ramona "Mona" Swindall went to the other side of living shortly after her 71st birthday. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the...
Obituary: Perry Van Dial
Funeral services for Perry Van Dial, 76, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m., Wednesday July 2nd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Ruby Nell Ralph
Funeral service for Ruby Nell Ralph, age 80, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Obituary: Terry Clark Duncan
A Graveside Service with military honors for Terry Clark Duncan, age 79, of Cullman, was held on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Mt. Carmel...
FAITH: ‘God is always there’: Vinemont’s Maggie Payne discusses her faith
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont High School’s Maggie Payne is preparing to start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she discusses how...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont’s 4th of July Celebration returns July 6
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont and Vinemont Baptist Church will host the fourth annual 4th of July Celebration on Sunday, July...
Cullman Swim Team defeats Boaz 506-199
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team was back home to host a meet against Boaz last Tuesday and they put together a dominant,...
Watching potential tropical activity
Tropical Storm Barry formed Sunday in the Bay of Campeche but moved into Mexico early this morning and dissipated.
An area of low pressure is...
Cullman City Schools gives update on community-driven strategic plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is more than two years into a strategic plan created to position the school system for the future....
Obituary: Wilma Hern Briscoe
Funeral service is incomplete at this time for Wilma Hern Briscoe, 73, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Wilma passed away...
COLUMN: We Made it to Rapid City but not rapidly
Jean and I had planned a mega road trip for the summer of 2020. The few remaining states on our bucket list of setting...
The Link partners with American Connection Corps to host service position
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will soon expand its efforts to combat food insecurity through a new partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA...
Op-Ed: Know before you vote
Cullman deserves more than familiar names and empty chairs.
In a time when every vote carries weight, too many are still cast based on little...
COLUMN: Water aerobics – H2 oh no!
Since I had knee surgery earlier this year, I’ve been looking for a low impact method of exercise. Actually, my wife has been looking...
Cullman Regional Hospice MEGA CASH Draw Down set for July 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. of Cullman Regional Hospice recently announced the MEGA CASH Draw Down, its largest annual fundraiser benefiting...
Files from Yesteryear: June 28, 1928
From the files of June 28, 1928
Bees and Butterflies
Miss Jesse Rae Bryant spent the weekend in Birmingham.
W. H. Sapp spent the weekend with Mrs....
Obituary: Paul David Talley
Paul David Talley passed away June 26, 2025. He was born May 17, 1963.
Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Syble Talley.
He is...
Obituary: Donald Hugh Davis, Jr.
Graveside services for Donald Hugh Davis Jr., 74, of Center Point, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Cullman City Cemetery,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville Fire & Rescue teaches families about fire safety
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire & Rescue gave tips on fire safety and showered kids with water from the fire engine at the Shirley...
Hanceville library hosts CCSO K9 Unit
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office brought its K9 Unit to the Shirley Burden Public Library on June 25, to teach what...
Half Shell Oyster House officially open downtown
CULLMAN, Ala. - A coastal addition has just expanded Cullman’s culinary scene. Half Shell Oyster House officially opened its 15th location, its sixth in...
Navigating 2025 elections
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters face a more complex election cycle this year, with overlapping special elections and municipal contests scheduled for August....
Obituary: Karen “Kay” Woods
Karen Kay Woods, 71, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Big Lake, Alaska, on June 25, 2025. She was a...
Obituary: Glenn Kinney
Glenn Kinney, a dedicated employee of Bill Smith Buick-GMC for 34 years, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. Glenn was born on March...
Obituary: Eva Jean Herchenhahn
Funeral services for Eva Jean Herchenhahn, 82, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m., Saturday, June 28th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Scott Turner
Scottie Turner, age 44 of Hayden, AL passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born, August 8, 1980, to Robert Lester Turner...
Pet of the Week: Meet Jeeves
CULLMAN, Ala. – Say hello to Jeeves, a striking 1‑year‑old Giant Schnauzer mix with a heart of gold! This handsome fellow, The Cullman Tribune...
Hartselle Health Park ER awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Cullman Regional’s freestanding emergency department in Hartselle has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating compliance with its...
Hanceville library hosts Snead’s Farmhouse Animal Experience
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Judy Snead, owner and founder of Snead’s Farmhouse in Vinemont, and her animals recently met with children at the Shirley Burden...
Cullman City Board of Education receives clean audit for 2024 fiscal year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education on Tuesday, June 24, announced the results of the fiscal year 2024 financial audit conducted...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Larry Bruce House
Mr. House was born on December 29, 1939 to Roy E. and Lois (Howard) House in Cullman County, Alabama. He died peacefully at the...
