FAWN: 30 years of outdoor learning
CULLMAN, Ala. - For 30 years now, sixth graders across Cullman County have taken a break from the classroom to step into nature and...
WSCC’s Vianney Verdin Maldonado receives Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Vianney Verdin Maldonado was selected as a recipient of the highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate...
Another round of storms this afternoon
A Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) or large cluster of thunderstorms has produced wind damage and hail near and south of I-20 this morning. This...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions returning to World Series
Wallace State is returning to the NJCAA World Series for the fifth consecutive season and the ninth time in the last 10 tournaments.
The Lions...
Files from Yesteryear: May 17,1945
From the files of May 17, 1945
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
After a leave here with relatives, James E. Dunlap, Pharmacist’s Mate, first class, has...
Obituary: Karron McLaughlin
Graveside service for Karron Powell McLaughlin, of Humble, Texas, but formerly of Cullman, Alabama, will be Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 12 p.m. at...
Obituary: Margaret Elizabeth Cecilia Vickers Weathers
Margaret Vickers Weathers, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and public servant.
She was preceded in death by...
Child dies following Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A 10-year-old child has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:06 p.m. Friday, May 16. Five other...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy Program celebrates graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program recently hosted a pinning ceremony for its Class of 2025, celebrating the transition of...
Clothed in Cullman brings in $92K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt’s Closet hosted its annual fundraising event, Clothed in Cullman, earlier this month. On Friday, May 16, it was...
Cullman’s Hannah Dempster finds her calling as sign language interpreter through family connection
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Like many Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) sign language interpreters, Cullman’s Hannah Dempster’s family connection led her to her new...
‘We are the Gardeners’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - May 11-17 was designated Little Free Library Week, and on Thursday, May 15, a group gathered at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community...
‘He embodied service, support and love for all of our students’: Hanceville band dedicates...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Friday was a special day at Hanceville High School. Friends, family, students and other members of the community made their way...
Obituary: Terry Wade Dutton
Terry Wade Dutton, age 68 of Vinemont passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Cavalier Nursing Home. He was born November 26, 1956,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 16, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Johnny Cook announces Cullman City Council re-election bid
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Council President Pro-Tem Johnny Cook has announced his re-election bid. Cook began his fourth term on the city council...
‘There is no greater role in life than the role of servant’: local students...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, May 9, middle schoolers across Cullman County participated in The Liberty Learning Foundation’s American Character Program. Designed to introduce...
Pet of the Week: Meet Niblet
CULLMAN, Ala. – Niblet, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is an approximately 4-month-old domestic shorthair kitten who is ready for a home!
Niblet’s...
Obituary: Voyt Gregory
Voyt Gregory, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Mr. Gregory was born on December 25,...
Obituary: Marion Jackie Burks
Funeral Service for Marion Jackie Burks, age 82 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Center Grove Cemetery. Cullman...
Obituary: Anthony Garrett Smith
Funeral service for Anthony Garrett Smith, 58, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: ‘I have created unbreakable bonds’: Vinemont’s Morgan Flanagan reflect on Eagle years
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont senior Morgan Flanagan is set to graduate this weekend and in this interview, she reflected on her favorite memories playing...
Rocket City Trash Pandas’ Hometown Throwdown spotlights Cullman and supports Curt’s Closet
MADISON, Ala. -- The Rocket City Trash Pandas are bringing the spirit of Cullman to Toyota Field with the highly anticipated Hometown Throwdown, a...
‘It gives families something different to do together outdoors’: Stony Lonesome hosts annual Mud...
BREMEN, Ala. - Stony Lonesome OHV Park held its annual 5K Sasquatch Mud Run this past Saturday, May 10. Launched initially as a basic...
Op-Ed: The Tribune 2025 Debate Series continues
2025 Special Election - House of Representatives District 11
General - Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
2025 Special Election - House of Representatives District 12
Primary - Tuesday,...
STEM education comes to life at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - STEM education came to life at Cullman City Primary School last week with a show that — literally — blew the...
Water, water everywhere . . .
Bolte Crossing residents address Cullman City Council about neighborhood flooding
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night got an earful about flooding...
52nd annual Arley Day Festival this weekend – May 17
ARLEY, Ala. - The 52nd annual Arley Day Festival will be held Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hamner Memorial Park in...
Ivey signs bill preventing student use of cell phones in Alabama public schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, May 14, signed the FOCUS Act, prohibiting students’ use of smart phones and other wireless devices...
Obituary: Pamela Kay Schulze
Pamela Kay Schulze, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents Carl Rufus...
Obituary: Cloie A. Powell
Cloie A. Powell, 95, longtime resident of Haleyville and the Nesmith community, passed away May 12, 2025 at Hanceville Rehabilitation & Nursing Home.
She was...
Obituary: Randy Butts
Randy Butts, age 55 of Vinemont, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Cullman Regional. He was born August 29, 1969, to Randall...
CCBOE breaks ground on new additions at Hanceville Middle, Child Development Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was busy on Wednesday, loading up on a school bus in the morning and...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Strike Out Stigma Baseball with the Biscuits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), River Region community partners, and the Montgomery Biscuits are stepping up to the plate once again for Strike Out Stigma...
29 golfers close under par at the AHSAA’s 76th State Golf Tournament
BIRMINGHAM – The weather couldn’t dampen the AHSAA State Golf Championships at Oxmoor Valley RTJ Golf Course in Birmingham Tuesday as all golfers were able to complete...
DHR: New features available for EBT cards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is pleased to announce the newest feature for EBT cards and SNAP clients. The...
Allbright secures Republican nomination for Alabama House District 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Republican Heath Allbright won the special primary election for Alabama House of Representatives District 11 on Tuesday night, beating out fellow...
Obituary: Wendell Thomas Copeland
Wendell Thomas Copeland, 94, of Cullman, AL, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on June...
Obituary: Catherine Williams Doyle
Catherine Williams Doyle, age 94, of Cullman, Alabama, appropriately entered Heaven on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025.
She was born in Phenix City, Alabama...
Obituary: Clema Jean Rusk
Clema Jean Rusk age 91 of Hanceville, Alabama went to her heavenly home on Saturday May 10, 2025.
Jean was known for many things, but...
Obituary: Rev. Floyd Leon Bradford
Funeral service for Rev. Floyd Leon Bradford, 97, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘God will give you the biggest reward in the end’: West Point’s Layla Franks...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Miss Horizon of Hope Pageant has been going on for almost 20 years now. Not only is it put...
Op-Ed: Alabama Legislature seeks to protect our rural roots with 2025 regular session accomplishments
During the 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, lawmakers have worked hard to address the needs and issues in every portion of our...
Wallace State celebrates Class of 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated commencement exercises on Friday, May 9, where around 600 students walked across the stage in two...
Myrex officially qualifies for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local businesswoman Cindy Myrex has officially qualified to run for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special...
West Point’s Sutter brothers highlight first round of AHSAA State Golf Championships
BIRMINGHAM, AL – West Point High School brothers Bailey and Rawlin Sutter grabbed the limelight of the 76th AHSAA State Golf Championships Monday with the two top rounds as the participants...
Anderson named first recipient of Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School senior Erin Anderson has been named the first recipient of the newly established Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship, a...
Cullman City Council takes next step at airport
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, May 12, approved the next step in a major overhaul of Cullman Regional Airport, voting...
Good Hope Council recognizes Future Foundation Scholarship recipient
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – At its first May meeting on Monday night, the Good Hope City Council kicked things off by recognizing Good Hope...
Saint Bernard’s McBride, Kerber win Fr. Luke Fazi Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Abigail McBride and Madilyn Kerber received the coveted Fr. Luke Fazi Award at the recent St. Bernard Athletic Awards Ceremony in...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Q&A with District 11 candidate Heath Allbright
Below is the transcript from The Tribune’s Q&A session with District 11 candidate Heath Allbright on Saturday, May 10.
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Noah Galilee (NG): Hello and welcome....
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘My teammates have truly felt like sisters to me’: Fairview’s Josie Earl...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview senior Josie Earl has been playing softball for nine years and one of her favorite parts of the experience was...
Gudger secures $1.1M in funding for North Alabama Agriplex
Updated May 12, 2025, at 6:35 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, announced at the monthly meeting of the North Alabama...
Obituary: Mary Will Lee Smith
Funeral services for Mary Will Lee Smith, 93, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: On the run with Nancy Scott
Anyone who's been through Cullman Middle or High School in the last 20 years probably knows Nancy Scott, but they probably don't know her...
Hanceville library hosting free makeup class May 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville’s Shirley Burden Public Library will host a free makeup class on Thursday, May 15, at 4 p.m.
Faith Hershberger will be...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential through Tuesday
A Flood Watch is in effect into Monday for portions of central and southeastern Alabama.
From Friday through early Sunday morning, widespread 1-3 inches of...
COLUMN: One to whom I owe so much
Who was the first person in this world I ever laid eyes on? Okay, yes, the very first one may have been the doctor...
Files from Yesteryear: May 10,1962
From the files of May 10, 1962
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY — Dike Lee Moss celebrated his first birth anniversary on April 24. He is the son...
Obituary: Steven Jeffrey Byrd
Funeral services for Steven Jeffrey Byrd, 70, of Vinemont, AL will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Mary “Jo” Waller
Mary “Jo” Waller, lovingly known as “Mawmaw,” age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9, 2025. Her life was a testament...
Op-Ed: Powering America’s future starts in Alabama
America’s economic future hinges on energy — its reliability, affordability and availability. Nowhere is that future being written more decisively than in Alabama.
While much...
‘We’re all they have’
Spotlight on local VFDs
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Cullman County is home to more than two dozen volunteer fire departments, all of which share the same...
A note to the Class of 2025: Max Townson
To the graduating class of 2025, here’s a story that may sound similar to yours. As Cullman High School senior Max Townson prepares to...
Anderson, Johnson named principals at West Point, Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Shannon Anderson as the next principal of West Point Elementary School and...
Uhrig, Weaver named principals at Good Hope, Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Ashley Uhrig as the next principal of Good Hope Primary School and...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential this evening
A Flood Watch is in effect for far southeastern Alabama until 1 pm Monday.
For areas in far southeastern Alabama, where both the Flood Watch...
Robles Martinez, Brannan named Fast Track Boys, Girls State representatives
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Giovanny Robles Martinez of Hanceville has been named Wallace State Community College Fast Track Boys State representative, and Brooke Brannan, also...
25 detained in child pornography investigation in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. – More than two dozen people were detained as part of a child pornography investigation in Morgan County on Friday, May...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Charli Kyser’s 2 HRs and 4 RBIs lead Lions past Snead State
ALABASTER, AL | Wallace State rebounded from their loss yesterday to eliminate Snead State 6-0 in the loser’s bracket of the ACCC Div I...
Op-Ed: Upholding integrity in local governance
The need for accountability and broader perspectives
In recent times, Cullman County residents have witnessed a concerning trend among some elected officials: a shift in...
Fairview Town Council talks new Jack’s Family Restaurant, fire department improvements
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on May 5, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Baileyton council recognizes student athlete, sets dates for events
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Windell Calloway and opened with an invocation by Councilman Dewayne...
Pet of the Week: Meet Ms. Willa Dean
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Ms. Willa Dean, a gorgeous Siberian Husky who is approximately 3-4 years old. She is The Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Cullman’s Brian Fortenberry honored in national BBQ competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brian Fortenberry of Fortenberry Farms in Cullman, received an unexpected but thrilling honor recently when he was invited by National BBQ...
Councilman announces run for House District 12 seat; quarterly financial report presented
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth announced at Monday’s council meeting that he will not seek reelection to his seat, and that...
Hudson awarded Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Etta Hudson was awarded the Tagged for Industry Involvement Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison falls at No. 2 Hackleburg in 1A semifinals
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – Addison handled Lynn in round three and they were back on the field for a highly-ranked battle at Hackleburg Thursday night,...
Catholic community celebrates election of first US-born Pope
CULLMAN, Ala. – Just before lunchtime (local) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of a new Pope over the Roman...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions drop 1st game of ACCC Tournament in extra innings
ALABASTER, AL | The Lions opened play in the ACCC Div I Softball Championships with a 5-3 loss to Northwest-Shoals in eight innings. Wallace...
Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Henry Dorough
Charles "Chuck" Henry Dorough, age 52, of Blountsville, Alabama formerly of Pell City, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Chuck Dorough, a devoted...
Obituary: Carol Eugene Callan
Funeral Service for Carol Eugene Callan, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Severe weather threat today and Friday
Scattered thunderstorms, possibly forming into clusters, will enter northwest AL and affect areas mainly near and north of I-20 through the evening.
South of I-20,...
Obituary: Margarette “Kitty” Elaine Lee
Margarette Elaine Lee, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Margarette Elaine Lee was born on May 23rd, 1951, in...
Obituary: David DeJuan Reese
Funeral service for David DeJuan Reese, age 68, of Cullman, will be Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, with...
Obituary: James Melvin Parks
A memorial service for James Melvin Parks, 68, of Vinemont will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
A few severe storms possible today with unsettled weather into next week
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 8 am north of a Livingston – Montgomery – Auburn line.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms...
Ivey signs LuLu’s Law, enabling shark alert system for coastal counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, May 6, officially put her signature on House Bill 437, Lulu’s Law, which establishes a shark...
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the upcoming special election in State House District 12. Qualifying...
Holly Pond Town Council meeting notes: May 5, 2025
HOLLY POND, Ala. - At its Monday, May 5, meeting, the Holly Pond Town Council approved the minutes and financial report from last month’s...
Registration open for Wallace State summer STEAM camps
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is hosting a series of summer STEAM camps from June 9-13 for students entering grades 3-12. The...
Cullman County Relay For Life Benefit Car Show set for May 31
CULLMAN, Ala. - The community is invited to come out and support a good cause at the upcoming Cullman County Relay For Life Benefit...
DA: 58 cases dismissed due to Hanceville PD’s illegal actions
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Wednesday, May 7, said that 58 felony cases have been dismissed due to the...
Chamblee named new Cullman County Schools transportation director
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Kyle Chamblee as the next Cullman County Schools transportation director.
Chamblee is currently...
APLICATIONS
Jessica McBrayer promoted to Wallace State’s new women’s basketball coach
Jessica McBrayer, 29, has been named Wallace State’s women’s basketball coach this week. McBrayer led the Lady Lions to a 23-8 record and to...
