Obituary: Wanda Denise Tucker
Wanda Denise Tucker age 49 of Hanceville, Alabama passed away August 17, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1975 to James and Nancy...
Obituary: Elmer Luther Lindsey
Elmer Luther Lindsey, known to most as Luke, was welcomed into Heaven by a loving Father on Sunday evening, August 17, 2025, at the...
Obituary: Rhonda Harbison
Rhonda Harbison, age 65 of Cullman, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born, September 5, 1959, to Melvin...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Auburn to retire Cam Newton’s jersey number
AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn Athletics will retire 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey, making him the fourth player in program history to...
Obituary: Freddy Paul Privett
A memorial gathering for Freddy Paul Privett, 58, of Cullman will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at...
Tatum Brown earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Tatum Brown of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brown, a freshman at Wallace State...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville hungry for playoff push in 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Another football season is right around the corner and that means its almost time for the Hanceville Bulldogs to hit the...
Sadie Graham earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sadie Graham of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Graham, a freshman at Calhoun Community...
COLUMN: Things don’t always go as planned
Jean and I are frequent visitors at antiques shops and malls. We often find treasures there that end up either in our house or...
Obituary: Patricia Dean-Ponder
Funeral services for Patricia Dean-Ponder, 76, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, August 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Elma “Joyce” Frye VanMetre
Elma “Joyce” Frye VanMetre—better known as “Nanny”—was born December 22, 1936, in Elwood, Indiana, to Merle D. Frye and Ethel VanHorn Frye. She passed...
Cullman City Schools: ‘Strong start to 2025-2026 school year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The halls of Cullman City Schools are bustling once again as 3,200 students returned on Wednesday, Aug. 6, marking the beginning...
Presley Burden earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Presley Burden of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Burden, a freshman at The University...
Orthopedic surgeon Eric Goodrich, DO, MS joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Orthopedic surgeon Eric Goodrich, DO, MS has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Goodrich attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he played...
Jay Lamar earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jay Lamar of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Lamar, a freshman at Huntingdon College, received $1,000 to use toward tuition,...
Operation Round Up Board awards $45K paper grant to benefit area schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Operation Round Up Board has awarded a $45,000 paper grant to benefit students and teachers at Cullman County Schools, Cullman...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 16, 1945
From the files of Aug. 16, 1945
Valley Springs News
Home from Germany for a 30 day furlough is Sgt. Bill H. Teague, son of Mr....
Evan Roden earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Evan Roden of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Roden, a freshman at Wallace State...
Local business owner arrested for multiple felonies related to forged prescriptions
Updated Aug. 16, 2025, at 1:36 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local business owner is facing multiple felony charges related to forged prescriptions. Whitney LeAnn...
Cullman Oktoberfest takes over Toyota Field
MADISON, Ala. – Cullman County residents filled the stadium seats at Toyota Field in Madison Thursday night to watch the Rocket City Trash Pandas...
Dodge City Town Council talks finances, roads, parks
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council held its monthly meeting on Aug. 14, discussing finances, road projects and park maintenance plans.
The...
Blaire Troutman earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Blaire Troutman of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Troutman, a freshman at Wallace State...
‘Dreaming out loud’: CPRST holds Center of the Arts Community Theatre forum
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday night, hosted a community forum for the Center of the Arts Community...
Gudger announces $347K in economic development funding for Jack’s project in Fairview
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, this week announced the Town of Fairview is receiving $347,160 in economic development...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont ready to hit the field this fall
VINEMONT, Ala. – Fall is here, it’s nearly time to kick off football season once again and that means the Vinemont Eagles are preparing...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Holcombe Summerford
Peggy Sue Holcombe Summerford, of Arab, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Thursday afternoon, August 14, 2025, at the age of...
Obituary: Shirley Jean Hale
Shirley Jean Hale, 87, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 13, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family and friends....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Auburn to honor Bo Jackson at Iron Bowl to commemorate 40th anniversary of Heisman...
AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn Athletics will honor Bo Jackson at the Iron Bowl this fall to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Jackson’s 1985 Heisman Trophy winning...
Cullman Swim Team holds end of season banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. -- On Sunday, August 10th, the Cullman Swim Team held its end of the season banquet at the Traditions Bank Event Building with over 250 in...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Atmosphere’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid
“Atmosphere” is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1970s and early 1980s during the development of NASA’s space shuttle program. I am struggling with...
Pet of the Week: Dixie’s heart is as big as her smile
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Dixie, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week! She’s a 4–5-year-old Border Collie mix whose zest for life is simply contagious....
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison plays jamboree at Lynn
LYNN, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Lynn to take on the county rival Bears in a jamboree game Thursday night as they prepare to...
COLUMN: Paw Paw goes to college
Well, it’s official and it feels weird. So weird, that I dug up my old fraternity jacket to see if it fits. Not even...
Obituary: Billy Ray Shumaker
Billy (Bill) Ray Shumaker, 82, of Cullman, a devoted husband and loving father, passed away peacefully August 12th, 2025. A celebration of life will...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hidden gems: Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures
Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures is more than just a fun day at the lake; it’s a family friendly adventure filled with sky bridges,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos ready to ride back onto the field this fall
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season is approaching once again, and the Holly Pond Broncos have been preparing all summer to get back on...
Vinemont Town Council approves lease agreement with Girl Scout Troop, transportation plan
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday, with all council members in attendance.
The meeting opened with quick...
Annalee Allen earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a sophomore at Auburn University,...
‘No matter how hard your situations are, there’s a way to overcome every obstacle’:...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville High School's Aaron Lopez collected his diploma in May, and in this interview, he talked about some of his favorite...
Susan Eller announces re-election campaign for Good Hope City Council, Place 3
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope City Councilwoman Susan Eller this week officially announced her re-election bid.
Below is Eller’s announcement.
Susan Eller, current member of...
Cullman City Council moves forward on recreation, entertainment, aviation improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening looked toward future developments and improvements with both reports and resolutions.
Public Safety Committee Chairman...
Myrex wins District 12 runoff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Republican Cindy Myrex bested Republican Clint Hollingsworth in the State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Hollingsworth collected...
Obituary: Luanne Temples
Luanne Temples, 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on August 5, 2025. Luanne was born in Texas and moved to Cullman from Mt. Pleasant,...
Obituary: Gwendolyn Gaylene Floyd
Gwendolyn Gaylene Floyd, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Gwendolyn was a devoted member of...
Obituary: James Clark Stacy
Celebration of Life Service for James Clark Stacy, age 62 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Every time I go on the air, I’m representing Jax State’
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Joseph Scott Morgan, a professor at Jacksonville State University's Forensic Investigations Department, is a well-known true crime expert. His work on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs preparing to get back on the gridiron
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles are coming off a playoff appearance in 2024 and with some impact players returning to the field...
CPD executes search warrant at Infusion Wellness and Spa
CULLMAN, Ala. - A search warrant was executed at a downtown Cullman business on Monday, Aug. 11, by CPD patrol officers and investigators.
The warrant...
Debates set for District 11, municipal races
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series is entering its final stretch, bringing voters face to face with State House District 11candidates and candidates...
Former First Community Bank Vice President sentenced to 5 years in prison for embezzlement...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Cullman woman has been sentenced for her involvement in an embezzlement scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
U.S. District Court Judge...
Cullman County Schools awarded largest grant in system history for new STEM Academy/Career Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and officials with Cullman County Schools announced a major investment in future plans for...
Obituary: James Raymond Trenam
James Raymond Trenam, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 2, 2025, at the age of 75. Mr. Trenam was born in California,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘The Lord has a plan for me that is better than mine’: Addison’s...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School’s Emma Cleghorn is starting her senior year, and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with God, and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison looking to bounce back in 2025
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs are preparing to kick off a new season and will do so under the leadership of veteran Head...
5th Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Aug. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Hunt family is proud to announce the fifth Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament, set to take place on...
Recipe revival: Grandma Ottie Bentley’s Boiled Cookies
The aroma of cocoa and peanut butter bubbling in an iron skillet can be a magical memory. These sweets are more than just what...
Center of the Arts Community Theatre, East Side Park forums coming Aug. 14, 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host two community forums this month: one for the Center of the Arts Community...
Families, friends gather to honor local heroes at Purple Heart memorial service
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The 2025 Purple Heart Memorial Service was held Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Purple Heart Monument in Sparkman Park, honoring fallen...
State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election today
CULLMAN, Ala. - The State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election is today, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7...
Obituary: Heath Erik Massey
Heath Erik Massey, age 40, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. A beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Heath...
Obituary: Angela Renee Knighten Smith
Funeral Service for Angela Renee Knighten Smith, age 43 of Vinemont, will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Samuel Rickie Jones
Samuel Rickie Jones, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2025. He was born on March...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Kevin Eastman announced as keynote speaker for Lion Athletics Benefit Dinner
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Kevin Eastman, renowned NBA coach, executive, and motivational speaker, will serve as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers poised for postseason return in 2025
ARLEY, Ala. – After punching their ticket the postseason last fall, the Meek Tigers are ready to put together another playoff push in 2025....
Girl Gathered: Women’s social club
When Savannah Mahaffey found herself longing for friendship and meaningful connections, she decided to do something about it. In May 2025, she founded Girl...
Business spotlight: Cullman’s Branch Books 2
A family owned new and used bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books 2, in Cullman in 2024. Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened...
(Updated) Who’s paying whom?: Districts 11 and 12, special elections edition
CULLMAN, Ala. – As election days draw near for Alabama House Districts 11 and 12, The Tribune has updated its look at the publicly...
Restaurant spotlight: Cullman’s Wissota Chophouse blends Midwestern flavors with Southern culture
Wissota Chophouse introduces a new dining experience to Cullman. Tucked inside the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites on the city’s southwest side, Wissota is a...
Wallace State opens Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Winston County Community Learning Center — a facility...
Wallace State on track for another fall enrollment increase following summer record
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College struck another enrollment milestone, marking a 10-year high for the summer term with 3,100 students registered for...
COLUMN: The final leg of our Western trip
Continued from www.cullmantribune.com/2025/07/20/column-from-dinosaurs-to-devils
Have you ever seen one of our presidents? On June 6, 1991, on the 47th anniversary of D-Day, I saw and heard...
Radiation Therapy Class of 2025 honored in pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the Radiation Therapy Class of 2025 during a pinning ceremony held Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the...
FAITH: ‘God’s in control’: Holly Pond’s Bellah Carr reflects on her faith
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School's Bellah Carr is about to start her junior year, and in this interview, she discusses her...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 9, 1945
From the files of Aug. 9, 1945
HANCEVILLE HAPPENINGSBy HAZEL CARSTENSEN
Misses Dorothy Jackson, Margaret Hudson and Wanda Gibbs are visiting friends in Washington, D. C.,...
Obituary: Betty Louise Walker
Betty Louise Hill Walker, 91, passed away August 8th, 2025, at her residence. Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral...
Wallace State celebrates Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the graduation of more than 40 students from the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program with a...
FAITH: ‘I believe everyone needs to put their faith in Him’: Hanceville’s Miley Bales...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville High School’s Miley Bales will be a senior this school year, and in this interview, she discussed her relationship with...
Minecraft Nerds Unite!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Minecraft Nerds Unite! club had its open house meeting at the Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville Aug. 6.
The private...
Extension celebrates newly certified Master Gardeners
CULLMAN, Ala. – On July 31, the Cullman County Extension Office celebrated the achievements of its 2024 Master Gardener Intern class, marking the end...
City receives $500K LWCF grant for East Side Park upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the City of Cullman has received a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant...
Obituary: Brenda Gail Tolliver Michael
Brenda Gail Tolliver Michael, 84, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025.She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Mark...
Obituary: Darrel “Bruce” Runge
Darrel “Bruce” Runge was called to heaven the morning of Wednesday, August 6th, 2025. He was born on February 4th, 1960, to Odis and...
Obituary: Mildred Virginia Gordon
Funeral services for Mildred Virginia Gordon, 86, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m., Monday August 11, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local heroes: Judy Snead and the impact of Snead’s Farmhouse
What began as a spontaneous decision to raise a few chickens quickly blossomed into a life-changing mission for Cullman’s Judy Snead — a mission...
Business spotlight: Gypsy Soul Antiques & Things
Gypsy Soul Antiques & Things is a store that embodies an eclectic appreciation of the past. In addition to vintage finds, the store is...
FAITH: Center Hill Baptist invites community to join choir
Center Hill Baptist Church in Hanceville recently made a public invite to the community to join choir rehearsals.
Center Hill’s pastor’s wife Angelyn Riggs said...
Pet of the Week: GingerBean is the purrfect mix of sweet and silly
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet GingerBean, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She’s a gorgeous 1-year-old tortoiseshell domestic shorthair whose personality is as colorful...
Glam & Glow Salon opens in Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Ala. - On Monday, Aug. 4, a new business opened in Dodge City. Glam & Glow Salon, a full-service hair and tanning...
Obituary: Stephanie Johnna Ratliff
A memorial service for Stephanie Ratliff, 57, of Holly Pond will be 2 p.m. Monday August 11th at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel.
Ms. Ratiff was...
Obituary: Dionicio Jesus Espinal, Jr.
In Loving Memory of Jonito Espinal
July 30, 1980 – August 5, 2025
A funeral mass for Dionicio Jesus Espinal Jr. will be 11 a.m. Saturday...
Obituary: Kenneth Wayne Smitherman
Kenneth Wayne Smitherman, 81, of Hanceville passed away on August 6, 2025, at Woodland Village Nursing Home. There are no services planned at this...
Baileyton residents express frustration with council proceedings
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on Aug. 4, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
City school board meeting notes: Aug. 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Aug. 5, to address a series of action and personnel items.
The board awarded bid...
APLICATIONS
Foundry Farm unveils new chapel
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - More than 175 people attended the ribbon cutting for the new chapel at The Foundry Farm near Holly Pond on...
