Showers and thunderstorms this evening into Monday
Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds this morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, sustained at 10-15 mph with gusts from 15-30...
Files from Yesteryear: March 22, 1945
From the files of March 22, 1945
Walter News
T/Sgt. and Mrs. T. C. Webb have returned to Camp Fosterfield, Texas, after spending his furlough with...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview claims county championship with 3-2 win over West Point
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with semifinal wins earlier in the day, Fairview and West Point clashed in the County Tournament Championship Game...
Obituary: Claud Wayne Buckelew
Claud Wayne Buckelew, age 90, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his...
Obituary: Alesia “Lisa” Beth Miller
Lisa Miller, 64, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at home with loved ones.
She was born February 23, 1961 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Kathy Nell (Price) McDowell
Kathy Nell Price McDowell, age 66, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Kathy was born in Birmingham Alabama on January...
Obituary: Lucas Wayne Darnell
Funeral services for Lucas Wayne Darnell, 33, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Monday March 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Steven Dale Quick
Funeral services for Steven Dale Quick of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
A few severe storms possible Sunday into Monday
CLANTON, Ala. – Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds Sunday morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, will be sustained at 10-20...
Vinemont to host 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Egg Trail April 12
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont is set to host its third annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, from 3-5...
Fairview High unveils additions, renovations
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School on Wednesday, March 19, cut the ribbon on additions and renovations to its Family & Consumer Sciences and...
Col. Don Fallin returns to Alabama House campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a pause to make sure he was ready, Retired U.S. Army Col. Don Fallin has reentered the campaign for the...
Cullman City School Board: March meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, began with awards and recognitions.
Jonathan Hayes was recognized...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont, West Point, Good Hope advance on day 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s County Baseball Tournament officially got underway at Good Hope High School on Friday and three teams played their...
Obituary: Don C. Sivley, Sr.
Don C. Sivley Sr. of Cullman, Alabama passed away on March 19, 2025 at age 97. He was born on December 3, 1927, in...
Obituary: Charles Chambers
Charles (“Charlie”) Harold Chambers Jr., 70, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at home surrounded by his wife and daughters....
Obituary: Maggie Vaughan Lawrence
Maggie Vaughan Lawrence, 39, peacefully passed away on March 19th, 2025. Born April 15th, 1985, to Crissy and Duke Vaughan of Phenix City, Alabama. Maggie lived...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Smitherman
Funeral service for Margaret Ann Maze Smitherman, 72, will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at Sardis #2 Baptist Church with interment...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Spring bulbs not blooming? Plan for next season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Spring is just around the corner. As the sun shines brighter and the weather becomes warmer, people start to see...
Diabetes, weight loss topics of WSCC Nursing event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s hard to escape the commercials advertising drugs for managing diabetes and weight loss, and for many they may cause more...
FAITH: Preiss family to offer handcrafted veils, mantillas, rosaries at 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Preiss family, known for beautifully handcrafted Catholic chapel veils, mantillas and rosaries, will be showcasing their unique collection at the...
Pet of the Week: Let Vicki-Jo dazzle you with a show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Vicki-Jo, a 3-year-old terrier mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
She’s a small bundle of low to...
PREP SOCCER: Bearcats down Brewer on the road 4-2
SOMERVILLE, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Brewer for a chilly varsity matchup with the Patriots Thursday night and Cullman returned home with a...
Warming temperatures with storms late this weekend
After a cold start this morning, temperatures will warm into the 60s statewide this afternoon. A continued warming trend will continue into Sunday.
Ahead of...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview blanks Holly Pond 10-0, Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview hosted the Holly Pond Lady Broncos on a cold, windy Thursday afternoon and the Lady Aggies dominated this one, jumping...
Obituary: Wayne Roy Brown
Wayne Roy Brown, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Wayne Roy Brown was preceded in death by his parents...
Obituary: Susie Mae Estes
Funeral service for Susie Mae Linton Estes, 88, a long-time resident of the Brooklyn community in Cullman County, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday,...
Obituary: Debra Sue Hogan
Memorial services for Debra Sue Hogan, 69, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Arrests and Incidents reported March 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman man facing manslaughter charge in Good Hope case
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A Cullman County man is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a man in Good...
Small Business Easter Market this Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Small Business Easter Market will take place this Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural...
Hannah Shankle bringing unique pet-inspired art to 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is set to welcome a wide array of talented artisans, including Hannah...
Cullman City Council receives education report, moves on airport improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday welcomed faculty and students from Cullman City Schools to celebrate achievements and get an update...
Cold tonight with storms late this weekend
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the northern half of the state from 1 a.m. through 8-9 a.m. Friday, with a Frost Advisory...
Happy 100th Birthday, Marjorie Kreps!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Marjorie Kreps celebrated her 100th birthday on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2025.
Majorie is a devoted Christian who always encourages...
Obituary: Jerry ‘Frog’ Miller
Jerry ‘Frog’ Miller, 76 of Cullman, Alabama passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Born on May 18, 1948, in...
Obituary: Leon Zachary Waters
Leon Zachary Waters, age 37, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Leon is survived by his parents Ronald & Margaret Waters;...
PREP BASEBALL: County Tournament set to begin Friday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The brackets for this year’s county tournament were finalized Wednesday morning and all seven county teams will battle it out...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Harbison resigning from Alabama House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, who represents District 12, said he will be resigning his seat by April 15.
Harbison said he has a...
FAITH: ‘God loves all of His children’: Cold Springs’ Jozie Anderson discusses relationship with...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior Jozie Anderson believes that having God in her life has been a huge blessing for her and in...
Rainer: Advisory Board gets update, expands snapper season
At the first Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 2025, held last weekend in Montgomery, Board members heard a state of the Alabama Department...
Op-Ed: The first half of the 2025 regular session has been impressive, but the...
Today (March 19, 2025) is the 15th legislative day of the 2025 regular session, which marks the halfway point allowed by the Alabama Constitution,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Maples’ walk-off lifts Cullman over Mortimer Jordan in extra innings, 7-6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home to open area play against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday night and seven innings weren’t enough to...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope downs Danville 8-1 in area opener
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope opened up area play at home against Danville on Monday night and the Raiders jumped out to a...
Legacy Credit Union to acquire First Community Bank of Cullman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Legacy Community Federal Credit Union and First Community Bank of Cullman on Tuesday, March 18, announced they have executed a definitive...
Obituary: Donna Jo (Rivers) Cottingham
Donna Jo Rivers Cottingham, age 67, of McCalla, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. Donna was born in Cullman, Alabama on April...
Obituary: Wanda Sue Dillard Craig
Wanda Sue Dillard Craig, born February 10, 1944, entered her heavenly home on March 15, 2025. Sue as she was known was born in San...
Obituary: Rev. John Wesley Purifoy, Jr.
Funeral services for Rev. John Wesley Purifoy Jr., 78, of Colony will be 2 p.m. Saturday March 22nd at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Burial...
Obituary: Kenneth “Red” Harrington
Kenneth "Red" Harrington, age 79, of Cullman, AL, passed Monday, March 17, 2025, at Folsom Center in Cullman, AL, he was born on August...
Obituary: Gregory Paul Mize
Memorial Service for Gregory Paul Mize, age 56 of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama unemployment rate steady at 3.3%
Cullman County’s rate ticks up to 3%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Monday, March 17, announced that Alabama’s preliminary,...
2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament results
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament was held Friday, March 14, at Wallace State Community College.
Below are the results.
Grand...
ACES: Mystery seed packages appearing once again in Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Similar to the reports in 2020, mystery seed packages have once again found their way into some Alabama mailboxes. These...
Local judges speak at community luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly community luncheon on Friday, March 14, hosting a panel of local judges,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs collects 10-7 win at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to Vinemont for a battle of the Eagles Monday night, and it was a shootout between the two...
Obituary: Pamela Thompson Brown
Pamela Sue Thompson Brown passed away at her home on March 14,2025 on her 44th wedding anniversary. Preceded in death by her father, Tom...
Obituary: Willie Mae Franklin
Funeral service for Willie Mae Franklin, 94, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Northbrook Baptist Church, with interment...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Body found identified as missing Holly Pond man Greg Mize
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities have officially identified the body recovered from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025, as that of missing...
FAITH: ‘A relationship with God offers comfort and peace’: Fairview’s Kaley Vincent reflects on...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview High School senior Kaley Vincent feels like God has played a huge role in her life and in this interview,...
Buzzed driving is drunk driving: Make a plan before St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Monday, March 17, marks St. Patrick’s Day and celebrations will take place here in Alabama, as well as across the...
Obituary: Michael “Mikey” Calvin Campbell
Michael "Mikey" Calvin Campbell, age 21, of Eva, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
A a celebration of life memorial visitation for Mikey...
Cullman County sees little damage during statewide storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local law enforcement expressed Sunday morning how grateful they are for the lack...
COLUMN: I just can’t seem to remember
I think I may have surely come to that stage and age in life where I can’t…I can’t…well, now I can’t remember what I...
COLUMN: No shirt, no shoes, no filter!
I pulled a couple of boxes of photos down from my closet the other day. These photographs were mostly black and white relics made...
Evelyn Burrow Museum to host community art exhibition celebrating pets
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is inviting the campus and community to take part in a heartwarming...
Wallace State’s Spring Dance Showcase set for March 20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present the Spring Dance Showcase on Thursday, March 20, at 7...
Trey Campbell Memorial Scholarship fundraiser touches lives in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - Trey Campbell was a person who experienced a lot of loss in his life but still managed to live every...
Local family loses home to fire
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local couple with deep ties to the community lost their home, cars and belongings in a house fire on Thursday,...
Files from Yesteryear: March 15, 1928
From the files of March 15, 1928
HOLLY POND ITEMS
Holly Pond, March 13—Seems like rainy weather is the order of the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Lovie...
Obituary: Danny Wayne Byram
Danny Wayne Byram, 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1946, in Boldo, Alabama,...
ALEA: ‘Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a...
Reptile Adventure class brings live animal experience to Cullman April 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Families and reptile fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with some fascinating cold-blooded creatures at the...
TACOMARG opens in Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - New restaurant TACOMARG officially opened Friday, March 14, in Cullman’s Warehouse District, with an inviting atmosphere, vibrant colors, creative cocktails and...
Another Little Free Library on the way
FALKVILLE, Ala. - Community supporter, avid reader and maker of all things homemade, Stephanie Sprouse, has applied for a third Little Free Library grant,...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman collects area wins over Jasper
CULLMAN, Ala. – After stormy weather postponed Cullman’s area matches against Jasper Thursday night, the ‘Cats were back on the field to face the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders shut out Hanceville 12-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to Hanceville for a varsity matchup with the Lady Bulldogs Friday afternoon and the Lady Raiders dominated from start to...
Body recovered from Mulberry Fork
Updated March 14, 2025, at 8:15 p.m.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities recovered a body from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025. According...
Obituary: Charles E. Benefield
Charles Benefield, 88, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, joining his beloved wife of 71 years, Betty Jean,...
Obituary: Cleon Leabert Carpenter
Cleon Leabert Carpenter, (Buddy), beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on...
Obituary: Mary Lynn Malcolm
Mary Lynn Malcolm, age 46, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will...
Obituary: Jeffery Wade Shikle
Funeral service for Jeffery Wade Shikle, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Donna Michelle Stewart
Memorial services for Donna Michelle Stewart, 53, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Maureen Elizabeth Graveman
Memorial services for Maureen Elizabeth Graveman, 72, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Grace Episcopal Church with a...
Severe weather begins this evening with outbreak Saturday into Sunday morning
Non-thunderstorm winds will be on the increase this morning, and by afternoon, gusts of 15-25 mph will occur, increasing to 20-30 mph this evening...
Cullman City Schools Summer STEM Camp set for July
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just because summer is on the way, it doesn’t mean learning needs to stop — and that’s exactly why Cullman City...
Goat Island hosting tie dye event March 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host a tie dye event on Saturday, March 29, from 1-3 p.m.
Tap Room Manager Mandy Hamm said,...
Pet of the Week: Tippy Tappy Toes will dance right into your heart!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the wonderfully graceful Tippy Tappy Toes, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This 2-year-old German Shepherd has medium energy and...
Hanceville Irish Festival rescheduled for March 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s eighth annual Irish Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Hanceville. Originally set...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Scottsboro at home, Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After taking care of business on the road against Guntersville, the Fairview Lady Aggies looked to keep that momentum going at...
Game on! CHS cuts ribbon on new soccer complex, baseball and softball diamonds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School’s athletic facilities just received an upgrade. The new soccer complex, as well as the new baseball and softball...
Obituary: Rose Marie Rainbolt
Rose Marie Rainbolt, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Rose was born in Lapeer, MI. on April 4,...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPRST looking for Camp Cullman counselors
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you’re looking for a summer job where you’ll have fun and make a difference, then Camp Cullman might be right...
Local farmers advocate on Capitol Hill
Farmers put boots down in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, over 150 Alabama...
Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale coming March 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardeners will host their third annual Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale on Saturday, March 22, from 8...
Severe weather through Saturday morning with potential outbreak Saturday afternoon into Sunday
An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered showers and thunderstorms across the northern half of the state today, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms...
APLICATIONS
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...
