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...
Wallace State Alumni Association announces Fall on the Farm trip
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association recently announced plans for a one-day trip to enjoy the bounty of the fall...
Shikle announces candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles “Chuck” Shikle has announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 1.
Below is Shikle’s announcement, unedited and in full.
Charles “Chuck”...
Obituary: Jimmy “Delane” Shoemake
Jimmy "Delane" Shoemake, age 85, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Delane was preceded in death by his parents James Wiliam...
Obituary: Gene Nash
A graveside service for Gene Nash, 81, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28th at Duck River Cemetery.
Mr. Nash was born January...
Obituary: Natasha Moore Kelley
Funeral services for Natasha Moore Kelley, 62, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro....
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Brooks
Jonathan Lee Brooks, age 40, passed away May 28th, 2025, in Cambridge, UK after a brief illness.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Historical Society talks quilting, U.S. Semiquincentennial Celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Historical Society met on Sunday, June 22, to discuss ongoing projects, upcoming events and local preservation efforts.
Julia Floyd...
Cullman Tree Commission discusses past and upcoming events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met on June 24 in the city hall auditorium to address business including the Festival of Trees,...
Lt. Chad Whaley announces candidacy for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Director of Communications Lt. Chad Whaley, who has nearly three decades of law enforcement experience, announced his...
Heat advisory into Friday with severe storms possible
Heat Advisories continue for portions of central Alabama through 7 PM today and the northern sections until 7 PM Friday.
Rain and thunderstorms across the...
Dale’s cuts ribbon on new location in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Wednesday morning was a special one for the folks at the new Dale’s location in Good Hope. After a soft...
Learning farm life in real time
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex has been hosting its Touring Farms for Kids program for the past 24 years. The program is...
Pentastar South Car Club raises $4.5K for Secret Meals for Hungry Children
Updated June 26, 2025, at 10:02 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Credit Union (ACU) started Secret Meals for Hungry Children in 2008 and for the...
Center Point woman killed in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Center Point woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Cullman County on Tuesday. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim...
Obituary: Larry DeWayne Guest
Larry Guest, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Larry was born on February 20, 1940, to James Irby...
Obituary: Linda Faye Thompson
Funeral Service for Linda Faye Thompson, age 82 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
CCSO: High-speed pursuit ends with arrest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Wednesday, June 25, in the area of...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Key Lime Pie: Cullman’s newest live music sensation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Key Lime Pie is a new, genre-blending band that grew from humble beginnings into a crowd-pleasing favorite. Starting as a backyard...
LEOs, first responders share final RTS numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Fire Rescue shared final incident and medical numbers from Rock the...
‘Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible’: Vinemont’s Trinity Sartin reflects on...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s Trinity Sartin collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite memories from her...
Cullman County Economic Development doing legwork to improve roads
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County officials have begun the process of applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help fund important road...
Wallace State Genealogy Collection moving to Cullman County Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and the City of Cullman have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will bring the college’s...
Obituary: Jimmy Robert England
Funeral services for Jimmy Robert England, 61, of Crane Hill, will be at 1 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: Harlan Michael Smith
Harlan Michael Smith, 63, of Falkville, Alabama passed away Sunday June 22, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years Susan Pevahouse Smith;...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Swim Team wins 2025 Cullman Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team hosted the 2025 Cullman Challenge on Tuesday, June 17. Over 275 swimmers participated from Cullman, Guntersville, Florence...
‘We honor them by remembering’
Historical marker placed at Berlin/Kritner Cemetery
BERLIN, Ala. - After decades of obscurity, the once-nearly lost plot of land that is now the Berlin/Kritner Cemetery...
Heat advisory into Wednesday with a few severe storms possible
Heat Index values in the Advisory area will reach 103-108 today and again tomorrow with very little cooling overnight. Limit outdoor activity, stay in...
Tyler Hudson pleads guilty in 2018 Fairview murder
Updated June 23, 2025, at 10:17 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Hudson, 27, of Baileyton, who was arrested with Andrew Maresh in March 2018 for...
Cullman City Council acts on multiple projects
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took steps to improve multiple aspects of city residents' lives, from the airport to sewers...
Good Hope Council approves motion for advertising package on Good Hope football video board,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall on Monday night and discussed a...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa competing for Miss Alabama this week
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Ten University of Alabama students are among this year’s field of 43 contestants set to compete for the title of Miss...
Larry Creel announces candidacy for mayor of Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Larry Creel on Monday officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Good Hope.
Below is Creel’s announcement.
Larry Creel has announced his...
(Updated) Pete Nassetta qualifies for Cullman City Council Place 2
Updated June 24, 2025, at 5:41 p.m. Nassetta is running for Place 2 on the Cullman City Council, not Place 3.
CULLMAN, Ala. –...
Obituary: Constance Lee Smith
Constance Lee Smith, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on June 22, 2025. She was born in Tennessee on March 31, 1963, to...
Obituary: Ruth Ellan Duncan Thompson
Ruth, beloved wife, mother grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in Cullman, Alabama, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 14, 1948, Ruth made...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Richard Lee Steele
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Lee (Dick) Steele. Richard departed this life on June 15, 2025, at...
Obituary: Henry Odie Johnston, Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that Abbot Marcus Voss, O.S.B., and the Monks of St. Bernard Abbey announce the death of their confrere, The...
Obituary: Shirley Wallace Clay
Shirley Wallace Clay passed peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025. She was born in Arab AL on March 3rd, 1946, to...
Obituary: Vicki Lynn Jones
Memorial service for Vicki Lynn Jones, 69, of Vinemont, will be from 5-6 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: James Alfred Sellers
Funeral services for James Alfred Sellers, 89, of Falkville, will be at 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Tamelia ‘Tam’ Renea Lemons
Funeral services for Tamelia ‘Tam’ Renea Lemons, 65, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: Mary Leah Moss
Mary Leah Moss, age 61, of Cullman, AL passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Mary Leah was born on March 23, 1964, in...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies hosting Beautifully Brave Pageant Sept. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation will host the Beautifully Brave Pageant on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m.- 5...
Wallace State’s Luke Fernandez named DI Baseball Pitcher of the Year
CHARLOTTE, NC. -- Wallace State - Hanceville right-handed pitcher Luke Fernandez has been named the 2025 NJCAA Division I Baseball Pitcher of the Year.
The...
Obituary: Curbie William Breedlove
Curbie William Breedlove, age 78 of Vinemont, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born, October 28, 1946, to...
Obituary: Donna Sue Smock
Donna Sue Smock, age 75 of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born March 30, 1950, to...
Obituary: Kenneth “Red” Griffin
Funeral service for Kenneth “Red” Griffin, 78, of the Blair Community will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, at Bethlehem West Baptist Church,...
‘What makes Cullman feel like home?’
What makes Cullman feel like home? We asked around the county and received answers filled with pride and a strong sense of community spirit....
COLUMN: The longest journey of my life
By this point in my life, I have been on quite a few journeys. I do love to travel and experience new things. I’m...
North Alabama Agriplex kicks off Summer Garden Club at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and East Elementary School joined to host the Summer Garden Club at the East Elementary Garden. The...
June 17 Cullman County Commission meeting notes
Updated June 23, 2025, at 5:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, acknowledged two retiring...
Cullman County Schools announces career tech administrators
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education recently named Dr. Susan Patrick as the system's director of career technical education. Adam Edmondson...
Files from Yesteryear: June 21, 1934
From the files of June 21, 1934
WEST POINT NEWS
Vinemont R. 1, June 19—The wife of Jim Barnett died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. The...
Obituary: Catherine Mann
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Catherine Mann, 70, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Mann passed away...
Downtown library hosting free summer events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host multiple free events in conjunction with its Summer...
Pulling for Survivors: Fire truck pull to benefit Victim Services rescheduled for July 12...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman will host its first-ever Pulling for Survivors fire truck pull event on Saturday, July 12, from 10...
Fairview Elementary launching agriscience program
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary will be adding an agriscience program for its kindergarten through fifth-grade students as a weekly specialty class for all...
WSCC Health Science programs offering second opportunity to apply for fall 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Several Wallace State Community College Health Science programs are offering a second chance for students to apply for admission for the...
Cullman Chamber to host credit education Lunch & Learn with Listerhill Credit Union –...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host its next Lunch & Learn workshop, titled “Credit Education with Listerhill Credit Union”...
Ivey commends Wallace State as a Top 3 community college in the nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commended Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics for the college’s outstanding accomplishments, including being named...
Obituary: Janette Garrison Woodard
Funeral Service for Janette Garrison Woodard, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Center Grove Baptist...
Obituary: Martha Ruth Armstrong Black
Funeral Service for Martha Ruth Armstrong Black, age 100 of Decatur, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Charles Curtis Parker
Funeral service for Charles Curtis Parker, age 83, of Vinemont, will be Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Diane Vickers
Diane Vickers, 76, of Cullman passed away June 19, 2025 at Woodland Village Health Care. No service is planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘I trust Him with every step of my journey’: Hanceville’s Callie Aker discusses...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville's Callie Aker will be a junior this upcoming school year and is part of the majorette line in the band...
More than 120 student athletes earn place on ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College congratulates the student athletes and teams who were named to the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Commissioner’s...
Pet of the Week: Keep up with Lil Zip!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Lil Zip! This wonderful Corgi mix, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is approximately 1 year old and best...
Op-Ed: A new definition of college success at Wallace State Community College
On the heels of graduation season here in Alabama, and reflecting on more than 20 years after assuming the presidency of Wallace State Community...
Berlin Council talks farmers market expenses, road improvements
BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates commenced the monthly session of the Berlin Town Council on Monday, June 16, 2025. The meeting opened with...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Teen killed in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman teenager was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:23 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, according to Alabama...
Obituary: J.W. Chaffin
Romans 12:12: "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."
J.W. Chaffin was an amazing example of this quote and many more...
Cullman Swim Team earns hardware at Madison Medal Meet
MADISON, Ala. -- This past weekend the Cullman Swim team participated in the Madison Medal Meet where 1st-3rd places were awarded medals, 4th-8th places...
FAITH: ‘God will lead you exactly where you need to be’: Holly Pond’s Blakely...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's Blakely Baggett will be a senior this upcoming school year, and in this interview, she discusses her faith,...
Gudger announces $100K in additional funding for Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, visited Holly Pond High School on Wednesday, June 18, to announce he...
‘It’s never too late to follow your dreams’
2025 Ms. Senior Cullman Angie Carter places 2nd in state competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - She’s the reigning Ms. Senior Cullman, and earlier this month, Angie...
Render Aid Alabama hosts 3rd annual Elder Abuse Awareness Event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Render Aid Alabama hosted its third annual Elder Abuse Awareness Event on June 13, at the Traditions Bank Event Building. Guests...
Obituary: Robert Joseph Sparks
Robert Joseph Sparks, age 65, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Robert was born in Tampa, Florida on June 5, 1960...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett announces re-election bid
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett has announced his re-election bid.
Below is Bartlett’s announcement.
Jerry Bartlett has officially announced his campaign for...
‘It’s very important to get involved in the community’: West Point’s Addy Guthrie reflects...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Addy Guthrie just recently received her diploma and, in this interview, she talked about her time in...
Get involved: Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is expanding its community outreach to ensure the adoption of more animals. Over the past few...
Local businesses, residents preparing for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South returns this weekend. As the city prepares, many are filled with excitement. For some who live and work...
Wayne Walker qualifies to run for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wayne Walker recently announced he has qualified to run for Place 4 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Walker’s...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Hanceville will forever have a place in my heart’
Hanceville Elementary Principal Stacie Olinger retiring
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Elementary School principal Stacie Olinger has decided to retire after six years at the school....
Alabama Rural Roadmap: Gudger outlines vision for rural development
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During last week’s meeting of the Alabama Growth Alliance, a 15-member public/private partnership created by the Alabama Legislature and tasked with...
Nerf War!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The communitywide Nerf War returned for the second year this past Saturday, June 14. Organized by Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports...
Free ‘Financial Planning for Farmers’ workshop set for June 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local beginner farmers and veterans interested in exploring future financial strategies for farming are invited to attend the upcoming “Military Veteran...
Obituary: Jerry Eugene “Gene” McKnight
Jerry Eugene McKnight, affectionately known as Gene, passed away at the age of 85. Born on June 29, 1939, Gene called Cullman, Alabama his...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Paul David Schwaiger
Funeral mass for Paul David Schwaiger, 63, of Cullman will be Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with...
