Pilot Club Fall Vendor Market coming Sept. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman is swapping its usual rummage sale for a Fall Vendor Market on Saturday, Sept. 20, from...
WSCC CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State posts strong showing at North Alabama Invitational
FLORENCE, AL – Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams turned in strong performances on Friday at the University of North Alabama Invitational, competing against a...
Files from Yesteryear: Sept. 6, 1962
From the files of Sept. 6, 1962
Back -- a -- BitFrom THE TRIBUNE Files of 1922 --- 1942
40 YEARS AGO
Under the leadership of Dr....
Obituary: Robert Alvin Orr
Robert Alvin Orr, 97, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2025. A life-long servant of the Lord, Robert will be remembered...
Obituary: Clarence Hershel Willoughby
Funeral services for Clarence Hershel Willoughby, 95, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at East Side Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Gloria Lee Kayler
Gloria Lee Kayler age 84 of Cullman, Alabama passed away September 4, 2025.
Gloria is preceded in death by her husband Jim Kayler, first husband...
Obituary: Patrick Waymon Bradford
Patrick Waymon Bradford, 55, of Vinemont passed away September 4th, 2025 at Huntsville Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Patrick was...
Obituary: John Henry Fillmore
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for John Henry Fillmore, 80, of Baileyton.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Fillmore passed...
Editorial: Suicide Prevention Month matters — but so does every month (especially for men)
Every September, we say the right words about Suicide Prevention Month. Then October comes, and too often the conversation goes quiet. We can’t afford...
Cullman County Commissioner Kelly Duke selected for ACCA leadership position
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner Kelly Duke has been elected to serve as a member of the 2025-2026 Legislative Committee of the Association...
WSCC VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State sweeps Ellsworth, Wabash Valley at Blazer Classic
VINCENNES, Ind. – Wallace State volleyball continued its unbeaten start to the season with a pair of straight-set victories on Friday at the Blazer Classic hosted by...
CPD hosts fraud and scam awareness events for seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department said that in recent years, it has seen a sharp increase in scams and other financial crimes...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison cruises past Shoals Christian 68-8
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hit the road to kick off region play at Shoals Christian Friday night and they dominated the Flame...
ACES: Marble Bowl rivalry expands in 4th annual competition
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The stakes are higher than ever as the Marble Bowl competition expands to include at least a dozen colleges and...
Operation Christmas Child leadership workshop coming this month
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local volunteers and churches preparing for this year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign are invited to attend one of several Project...
Jacobs tapped as Burgermeister of Oktoberfest 2025, grand marshal of Christkindlmarkt Parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has been selected as Burgermeister of Oktoberfest 2025, an honor that will also see him serve as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Hackleburg 33-0
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek was back home to kick off region play against Hackleburg Friday night and the Tigers had their hands full with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Slain’s big game leads Vinemont to 22-16 region win over Phil Campbell
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off their region slate with a matchup against Phil Campbell Friday night and it was a hard-fought...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops region game with Gordo 72-8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home to kick off region play against Gordo Friday night and they had their hands full...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops shootout at Susan Moore 66-50
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs hit the road for a region game at Susan Moore Friday night and both teams lit up the scoreboard...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond scores late to top Sylvania 24-21
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond kicked off region play against Sylvania Friday night and it was a nailbiter between the Broncos and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders race past Fultondale 52-0
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to Fultondale for their region opener Friday night, and they returned home with a decisive...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview rolls to 6th consecutive win over West Point, 42-14
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back home for a big region and county clash against their rivals from Fairview Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall just short in region opener at Athens 41-38
ATHENS, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Athens for their first region matchup of the season, and it was a tight one between...
Obituary: Elaine Fulmer
Funeral services for Elaine Fulmer, 71, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday September 12, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family...
Obituary: Joel Ford Moon
Joel Ford Moon, age 69, passed peacefully into the presence of God and a heavenly host of beloved friends and family on September 2,...
St. Paul’s hosting community Fall Festival Oct. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School is excited to welcome the community to its annual Fall Festival, happening on Sunday, Oct....
Wallace State’s Price named ACCC Volleyball Setter of the Week
Wallace State Cross Country swept this week’s conference honors after standout performances at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic.
Sophomore Brookelyn Morgan was named...
Wallace State’s Morgan, Leija Earn ACCC Cross Country weekly honors
Wallace State Cross Country swept this week’s conference honors after standout performances at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic.
Sophomore Brookelyn Morgan was named...
Pet of the Week: Looking for comfort? Q-Tip has you covered
CULLMAN, Ala. - Q-Tip is a domestic shorthair kitty, approximately 5 years old, with a heart as gentle as his name suggests. He’s The Cullman...
WSCC SOCCER: Wallace State battles back for 1-1 tie at Georgia Military
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA – Wallace State men’s soccer showed resilience on Wednesday afternoon, clawing back to earn a 1-1 draw on the road against Georgia Military College.
The Lions...
A few storms possible this evening into Saturday
Two waves of thunderstorms are possible, generally north of I-20, this evening into Saturday.
The first wave has the highest severe threat when a broken...
Cullman Chamber to host Young Professionals Entrepreneur Panel Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Young Professionals Entrepreneur Panel on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 11:30 a.m. at...
Obituary: Donald Livingston Wade
A Celebration of Life service for Donald Livingston Wade, age 82 of Vinemont, will be at Temple Baptist Church, September 6, 2025, at 1...
Obituary: Brenda Paulette Lawrence
A celebration of life service for Brenda Paulette Lawrence, 71, of Cullman, will be., Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 12-2 p.m., at Cullman Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Greg to serve as liturgist, preacher for St. Paul’s German-language worship service Sept. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church announced this week it is honored to welcome back Reverend Dan Greg, pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran...
WSCC VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State stays perfect with road sweep of Gadsden State
GADSDEN, Ala. -- The Wallace State volleyball team extended its unbeaten start to the season on Wednesday night, earning a 3-0 sweep over Gadsden State in...
Another arrest made in Infusion Wellness and Spa case
CULLMAN, Ala. - Another arrest has been made in connection with the ongoing investigation involving Infusion Wellness and Spa. According to the Cullman Police...
Cullman Chamber’s Community Luncheon to highlight tourism – Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has set its September Community Luncheon for Friday, Sept. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at All...
Wallace State Cross Country turns heads at Memphis Twilight
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country opened their 2025 seasons with strong showings at the prestigious City Auto Memphis Twilight...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This September, throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and statewide partners unite in strength, dignity, hope and purposeto...
Attention plant lovers! The Plantique now open
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new plant nursery has officially opened in Cullman. The Plantique opened on Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the former Mustard Seed...
Obituary: Lowell Eugene “Gene” Hall
Lowell Eugene “Gene” Hall age 76, of Hanceville passed away Saturday August 30, 2025, at Brookwood Medical Center.
Gene was born on September 3, 1948,...
Obituary: John D. Morrow
Memorial service for John D. Morrow, age 83, of Crane Hill, will be Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Virginia Faye Hulslander
Virginia Faye Dees Hulslander, Age 82, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple...
Obituary: Candy Atchley
A memorial service for Candy Atchley, 65, of Guntersville will be 2 p.m. Friday September 5th at Cold Springs Baptist Church.
Ms. Atchley was born January...
Obituary: Edward Harlow McDonald, Jr.
Edward McDonald, Jr., age 53 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Cullman Health & Rehab Center. He was born March...
Obituary: Billie Faye Woods
A Graveside Service for Billie Faye Woods, age 87 of Vinemont, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Friendship Methodist...
Obituary: Larrell Lavone Hill
Graveside services for Larrell Lavone Hill, 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday September 8, 2025, at Welcome Baptist Cemetery, Bro. Steve...
Obituary: Robert “Bobby” Yearwood
Memorial services for Robert “Bobby” Yearwood, 68, of Cullman, will be from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday September 21, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Wallace State soccer falls to Union University 4-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State men’s soccer dropped a 4-0 exhibition contest to NCAA Division II Union University, but head coach James Fee saw...
Oktoberfest in Cullman: Honoring German heritage through the years
Once a single-day celebration tied to Sacred Heart Church’s centennial, Cullman’s Oktoberfest has blossomed into a three-day festival that draws tens of thousands yearly...
Obituary: Shirley Louise Smith
Funeral services for Shirley Louise Smith, 89, of Vinemont, will be at 12 p.m., Thursday September 4, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Jammie Lance Speegle
Funeral services for Jammie Lance Speegle, 55, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Friday September 5, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State volleyball sweeps Invitational field
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Wallace State volleyball team continued its perfect start to the 2025 season, finishing 4-0 at the Wallace State Invitational held Friday and Saturday at...
COLUMN: The First Flight
The plane trip began in Tuscaloosa, and stopped in Jackson, before it finally reached Dallas. Later in life, taking this hopscotch flight was as...
FAITH: ‘I want to be a light and an example of God’s goodness’: Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School's Sofia Hays just began her sophomore year in August, and in this interview, she discusses her...
From Mississippi roots to Alabama fields: The David Russell story
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - In the heart of the Mississippi pine belt, about an hour south of Jackson, stood a small cattle farm, where...
Editorial: Thank your carriers; push management for more
Over the past month, changes at the Cullman Post Office have begun to show. Packages and letters are moving again, thanks in large part...
’12 Angry Jurors’ auditions begin this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre will begin hosting auditions this week for its fall production of “12 Angry Jurors.”
Cullman Community Theatre...
CPD hosts tactical training
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently hosted a tactical training exercise. Chief Joey Duncan said the department’s Tactical Unit, established in the...
Obituary: Gary Edward Holland, M.D.
Gary Edward Holland, M.D., a beloved physician, son, father, grandfather, brother, significant other, and friend, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on...
COLUMN: Tumor Humor
“Laughter is the best medicine” is a cliché everyone knows. And it is based on the truth. Studies have shown that laughter relieves stress,...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week two of the 2025 Cullman County Youth Football season was played on Saturday, and there were several exciting games that went...
Obituary: Harry Albert Perkins
Harry Albert Perkins, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1946 in Arab...
ALEA mourns loss of active K-9 Bella
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of active K-9 Bella, who suffered a...
COLUMN: What a day!
I wrote a song a couple of years ago that said, “I’m going to have a good day, anyway – no matter what comes...
Op-Ed: Honoring our heritage
When Cullman was celebrating its 150th birthday, we were asked to participate in the celebration. In thinking about the best way to honor our...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 30, 1917
From the files of Aug. 30, 1917
FAIRVIEW DOTS
Cullman, R. 2, Aug. 27.—The people around here have pulled some fodder.
Our singing school was closed last...
Bigger, brighter and steeped in tradition
Oktoberfest returns to Cullman Oct. 2-4, 2025
With the clang of steins in the biergarten and the swirl of dancers in dirndls and lederhosen, Cullman’s...
89th annual meeting of the Cullman Electric Cooperative set for Sept. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 89th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Northbrook Church, starting at 9...
County receives $711K grant for improvements to Stony Lonesome
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission was awarded a Recreational Trails Program grant for more than $700,000 for improvements to Stony Lonesome OHV Park....
29th annual Sweet Tater Festival, Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two major community events are planned for Labor Day weekend: the 29th Annual Sweet Tater Festival at Smith Lake Park on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls to Southeastern 34-14
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home Friday night to host Southeastern, and they had their hands full with the Mustangs. Southeastern...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison dominates Decatur Heritage 57-0
DECATUR, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs traveled to Decatur Heritage for a matchup with the Eagles Friday night and they dominated this one from...
‘He saved our son’s life’
Off-duty Cullman firefighter saves local child
CULLMAN, Ala. – An off-duty local firefighter was in the right place at the right time on Aug. 16,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview earns 40-23 win over Springville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After dominating Fultondale on the road last week, Fairview was on the field for its home opener against Springville at Dafford...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond takes 74-41 shootout at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Ray Talley Stadium for a county matchup against the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night and defense was almost...
PREP FOOTBALL: Second half surge leads Good Hope past West Point 42-7
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders hosted the West Point Warriors in a county matchup on Friday night. After a close first half, Good...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls at Winston County 46-22
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – After taking their season opener over Lynn last week, the Meek Tigers hit the road for a local matchup against...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs handles Curry 44-7
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home to host Curry Friday night and they improved to 2-0 on the year with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops nailbiter at Mortimer Jordan 21-20
KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Mortimer Jordan Friday night for a matchup with the Blue Devils and this one came down...
Obituary: Dan Gene Anderson
Funeral services for Dan Gene Anderson, 84, of Bremen will be 12 p.m. Saturday August 30th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Lawrence Dovers Light
Funeral services for Lawrence Dovers Light, 82, of Arkadelphia will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday August 31st at Union Grove Baptist Church in Bremen, Alabama....
Obituary: Glenda Jane Kelso
Funeral services for Glenda Jane Kelso, 73, of Hanceville will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday August 31st at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Nancy Kay McClendon
Nancy Kay McClendon, age 81 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born, August 3, 1944 to...
UAB outlasts Alabama State in offensive showdown
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Quarterback Jalen Kitna and running back Jevon Jackson spearheaded an impressive offensive performance in leading the UAB football team to a season-opening 52-42 victory over...
Wallace State’s McDonald, Sobol named ACCC Volleyball Players of the Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Wallace State sophomore Abby McDonald and freshman Sofiia Sobol were named ACCC Volleyball Players of the Week following their performances last week in the Alabama/Mississippi...
Pet of the Week: Humble Hank, the prince of fun
CULLMAN, Ala. - Humble Hank, a 2-year-old Hound/Beagle mix, is as genuine and good-natured as his name suggests. He’s the Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Gudger: Work cleared to begin on $680k wastewater grant project in Holly Pond
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, announced that work is cleared to begin on a wastewater...
Library board meeting notes: Aug. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21. It approved minutes from the previous meeting, along with the...
County receives $711K grant for improvements to Stony Lonesome
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission was awarded a Recreational Trails Program grant for more than $700,000 for improvements to Stony Lonesome OHV Park....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It’s a community filled with amazing people who support one another’: Holly Pond’s John...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's John Garcia earned his diploma in May, and in this interview, he talked about his favorite memories playing...
Wallace State falls 2-0 in historic return to home field
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State men’s soccer made its long-awaited return to the home pitch on Tuesday afternoon, hosting a match for the first time since...
Wallace State Cross Country earns top 10 preseason rankings
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State cross country will open the 2025 season with both programs among the nation’s elite. In the NJCAA Division II...
Southside Baptist hosting community Block Party Aug. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Southside Baptist Church is inviting the community to an evening of free food, games and family fun at its first-ever Block...
APLICATIONS
Woodland Village’s Ann Trucks crowned 2019 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Ms. Ann Trucks, of Cullman, was crowned 2019 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home during the Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant held at...
