‘There but for the grace of God, go I’
3 graduate from Cullman County Drug Court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Drug Court recently had several participants of its program graduate.
Cullman County District Judge...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘He loves you, so let Him take care of you’: Cold Springs’ Baylee...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Baylee Perdue will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith and...
Cullman City Council honors guests, reports quarterly financials
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council worked through a full agenda while welcoming a large group of guests to city hall on Monday...
Alabama’s 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 18–20, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama families can save money on back-to-school essentials during the state’s 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01...
ALDOT to close I-65 northbound Tuesday night for bridge repair
ALDOT plans to close part of I-65 northbound Tuesday night for a bridge repair near Lacon in Morgan County.
Starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July...
Obituary: Annie Irene Graham
Funeral service for Annie Irene Graham will be Wednesday, July 16th with visitation.
She was born to Dumas Halen Phillips and Annie Onilla Veal...
Obituary: Kenneth Arch Glasscock
Kenneth A. Glasscock was born April 1, 1930, to Arch and Mary Susan King Glasscock, the youngest of six children. He passed away July...
Obituary: Onzelle [Dale] Hays Duren
Onzelle Hays Duren 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday July 10th, 2025, at her home in the New Hope community near...
Obituary: Lisa Ann Sandlin
Funeral service for Lisa Ann Sandlin, 62, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Benny Dale Strong
Benny was born to Howard and Norma Strong of the Fairview community on June 20, 1950. He passed away peacefully at the Colonel Robert...
Gudger announces $24K in grant funding for Gold Ridge community
GOLD RIDGE, Ala. - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, announced Saturday during the monthly breakfast sponsored by the Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire...
Obituary: Gregory Dion Graves
Memorial services for Gregory Dion Graves, 61, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 19th at Refuge Church, Bro. Greg Leipert officiating....
Arrests and Incidents reported July 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCBOE adding 5 First-Class Pre-K classrooms this fall
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman County Schools is adding additional Pre-K classroom space to the district, thanks to state grants as part of the First...
COLUMN: We made it to North Dakota
Continued from www.cullmantribune.com/2025/07/06/column-south-dakota-is-amazing
Almost 221 years ago, in 1804, Lewis and Clark headed west under the commission of President Thomas Jefferson, to see what we...
Wallace State brings home gold and bronze from SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students returned from the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference with three gold medals and two...
Obituary: Wynell Tankersley Thompson
Funeral service for Wynell Tankersley Thompson, age 84, of Vinemont, is Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation...
Holly Pond’s Figueroa makes Adaptive Nationals debut
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond student Daniel Figueroa is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to participate in Move United's The Hartford Nationals, his first...
FAITH: ‘God is always waiting for you with open arms’: Holly Pond’s Bryanna Holloway...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond High’s Bryanna Holloway will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, and...
Marshall announces $11.7M for Alabama from 8 opioid drug makers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday, July 11, announced Alabama's participation in a nationwide settlement with eight drug makers that...
VFW Auxiliary welcomes kids to first Summer Youth Program of the year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary held its first Summer Youth Program of the year on July 9, at...
Vinemont Council certifies unopposed council seats, completes Walking Trail upgrades
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council convened with a packed crowd for its monthly meeting on July 8, with all council members in...
Files from Yesteryear: July 12, 1934
From the files of July 12, 1934
Bees and Butterflies
Chal Morrow is spending a few days in Birmingham.
Miss Edna Graham of Logan, is spending a...
Who’s paying whom? District 12 Special Election campaign finance reports
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the primary draws near for the special-called election to fill the seat of resigned Alabama House District 12 Rep. Corey...
‘It’s time to plan your space for you’
CPRST, city council host forum on future of Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council made its way to a packed Donald...
Happy 105th birthday, Roy Drinkard!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman's Roy Drinkard, the oldest living United States Marine, turns 105 years old on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama,...
Obituary: Lewis Dean Shelton
Lewis Dean Shelton, age 60, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on July 8, 2025. He was born in Alabama on January 30, 1965.
Lewis is...
Obituary: Beth Calvert
Funeral Service tor Shelia Beth Calvert, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday July 13, 2025, at Moss Service Funeral...
Obituary: Laurice Lasco Vaughn
Funeral services for Laurice Vaughn, 84, of Colony will be 2 p.m. Saturday July 19th at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Gary Duel Waldrep, II
A Celebration of Life for Gary Duel Waldrep, II, age 50 of Logan, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at...
Obituary: Eugene Delano Brown
Eugene Delano Brown, 85, of Cullman, passed away peacefully at his home on July 10, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be announced...
Obituary: Sharon Jean Corley
Funeral services for Sharon Jean Corley, 72, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘It’s okay to stand out and show your love for Jesus’: Good Hope’s...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Madison Green will be starting her junior year in August, and in this interview, she discussed...
West Point Baseball to host 7th Annual 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament – July 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Point High School Baseball will host its 7th Annual 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 26, at Cross Creek...
Pet of the Week: Meet Evie, a pint-sized bundle of purrfection
CULLMAN, Ala. – Say hello to Evie, a 4-month-old domestic shorthair kitten with a whole lot of personality packed into his tiny frame. He’s...
FAITH: ‘I want to be a leader for kids and lean them towards God’:...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Macie Huffstutler will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discussed her faith and...
Cold Springs High School Band holds fundraiser at Johnny’s Barbershop
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Cold Springs High School Royal Blue Band held a shrimp and crawfish boil to raise funds at Johnny’s Barbershop...
Glover announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Matthew Glover in June announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special election dates...
Obituary: Earnestine “Shorty” Gaines
Earnestine "Shorty" Gaines, age 77 of Arley, passed away July 09, 2025, at her residence.
She was born October 18, 1947, to Richard and Athel...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview announces new mayor; Jack’s representatives meet with council
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on July 7, 2025, following an invocation led by...
Wallace State receives $2.5M for renovation, construction projects
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced it is the recipient of $2.5 million from the state legislature that will help pay...
Circle of Hope to host 18th Annual Shoot for a Cure 3D Archery Tournament...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Circle of Hope is set to host the 18th Annual Shoot for a Cure 3D Archery Tournament on Saturday and Sunday,...
Guthrie, Whitehead named 2025 Baileyton Citizen, Volunteer of the Year
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on July 7, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
SB322 clears path for Smith Lake Resort annexation, CDD structure
(UPDATED) CULLMAN, Ala. – With the passage of Senate Bill 322 into law, questions surrounding a proposed Smith Lake Resort project have continued to circulate...
131st Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention this Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13
Singing school on Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, Cullman will celebrate what has become a unique tradition in Alabama: the...
Kevin Everett announces candidacy for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kevin Everett has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Sheriff.
Everett’s announcement is below.
Hello my name is Kevin Everett and I would...
Obituary: Reba Darlene Miller
Funeral Service for Reba Darlene Miller, age 81 of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Donald Theo Waldrep
Funeral services for Donald Theo Waldrep, 84, of Blair Community, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: George Allin White
Funeral services for George Allin White, 56, of Addison, will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Sardis #2 Baptist Church, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘God’s been a total lifesaver’: Good Hope’s Kynzlee Garmon reflects on her faith
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope High School’s Kynzlee Garmon will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith,...
Wallace State to host free digital literacy course aimed at helping adults catch up...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is launching a new, free digital literacy course designed to help adults feel more confident using technology...
Tim Creel announces candidacy for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Law enforcement veteran Tim Creel said he’s dreamed about being sheriff for a long time. After more than 30 years in...
Obituary: Herman A. “Buster” Patterson, Jr.
Buster was a devoted father and grandfather, a proud Marine, and a retired fire captain. He passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday,...
Obituary: Phillip Herbert Chambers
Phillip Herbert Chambers, age 66, of Morris, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Phillip was born in Cullman, AL.
Phillip is survived by...
Obituary: Kenny W. Bagwell
Funeral Service for Kenny Wayne Bagwell, age 61 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Rita Annette Brooks
A Celebration of Life will be held for Rita Annette Brooks of Hanceville, AL on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Heritage...
Obituary: Mary Joyce Boatwright
A celebration of life service for Mary Joyce Boatwright, 88, of Owens Crossroads, will be at 12 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025, at Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘Let the Lord turn the ashes into beauty’: Fairview’s Cali Golden reflects on...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School’s Cali Golden will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she discussed her faith, and how...
The Tribune brings home 41 APA Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. -- At this year’s Alabama Press Association Summer Convention, The Cullman Tribune was honored with 41 awards.
The Alabama Press Association is the state trade...
West Point scholars place 2nd in National Scholastic Championship
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School students recently competed in the Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence (PACE) National Scholastic Championship (NSC), June...
Meet Ms. Alabama Senior America 2025 Cheryl Parker
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman resident Cheryl Parker holds the title of Ms. Alabama Senior America. She will compete in the national pageant in October.
Parker,...
Obituary: Judy Marie Mika
Judy Marie Mika, age 80, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Judy was a devoted mother, wife, daughter and friend. She...
Obituary: Deloris Melissa Miller
Funeral services for Deloris Melissa Miller, 67, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday July 9, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
FAITH: ‘I love seeing Jesus shine through people’: Good Hope’s Mckenzie McDonald discusses relationship...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Mckenzie McDonald is preparing to start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Swim Team caps regular season at Madison
MADISON, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team concluded its regular season on the road with a challenging dual meet against the Madison Swim Team,...
Thirty-One North Football Officials Association seeks new recruits ahead of upcoming season – meetings...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Thirty-One North Football Officials Association will begin official meetings for men and women interested in officiating the upcoming middle school...
COLUMN: South Dakota is amazing
Continued from www.cullmantribune.com/2025/06/29/column-we-made-it-to-rapid-city-but-not-rapidly
After a few hours of sleep in Rapid City, we began our journey at the drug store…Wall Drug Store. Wall Drug is...
Mississippi woman injured in boat fire on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vessel fire that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, injured a Mississippi woman. Alabama State Troopers said Katherine...
Hartselle woman dies in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hartselle woman was killed, and five other people were injured, in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday,...
Fulmer Svarney announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jessica Fulmer Svarney recently announced her candidacy for Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Fulmer Svarney’s announcement,...
Obituary: McArthur McKleroy
Mr. McArthur McKleroy, 81, of Cullman passed away July 4, 2025, at Cullman Health Care and Rehab. He was born December 31st, 1843 to...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Nightshade’ by Michael Connelly
This is a new series for Michael Connelly. His previous series were about Los Angeles Police Detective Harry Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer, his...
FAITH: ‘Everyone deserves the chance to know God’: Holly Pond’s Melissa Williams discusses her...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School’s Melissa Williams is preparing for her senior year of school in August. Her faith and her...
Op-Ed | A state out of step: Alabama’s sudden hemp ban hurts progress
Alabama has taken a shocking step backward. In late June 2025, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law that effectively bans the sale...
FAITH: ‘Speak gently. Pray often. Serve humbly’: Good Hope’s Anna-Grace Pemberton discusses relationship with...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Anna-Grace Pemberton is preparing to start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she...
Files from Yesteryear: July 5, 1956
From the files of July 5, 1956
Etha Community News
Miss Betty Barronton and Mrs. J. D. Burns and Cynthia are guests of their parents, Mr....
Obituary: James Casey Beckman
James Casey Beckman, age 55, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
He is survived by his daughters Bailey Anea (Dylan) Finch,...
Obituary: Linda Jean Crumbley Federer
In Loving Memory
Linda Jean Crumbley Federer
October 21, 1942 ~ July 4, 2025
Visitation
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11 a.m. ~ 1 p.m.
Holly Pond Funeral Home
Interment
Tuesday, July...
Obituary: Charlette Faye Stidham
Funeral Service for Charlette Faye Stidham, age 82 of Cullman 35058, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Verla “Poochie” Frances Wren
Graveside Service for Verla "Poochie" Frances Wren, age 73 of Cullman, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Valley Spring...
Obituary: Ada Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Osborne
Funeral service for Ada Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Osborne, 80, of Addison will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at Friendship Baptist Church in...
Obituary: Jeanette Taylor
Jeanette White Conn Taylor, age 82, of Falkville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born on March 19, 1943, to...
Monograms Plus celebrates first shipment of new brands
CULLMAN, Ala. - Monograms Plus held an exclusive Sip n Shop event July 1 to celebrate its first-ever shipment of brands Z Supply and...
Meet 2026 Alabama gubernatorial candidate Chad ‘Chig’ Martin
ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Chad “Chig” Martin is running as a Democrat for Alabama governor in 2026.
Below is his announcement.
Chad "Chig" Martin wears many hats...
‘We just want people to have a great time on the lake’
Local business spotlight: Cappy’s Boats
CULLMAN, Ala. - From a pandemic-era conversation between Gretchen and Scott Travis came one of the most recognizable boat rental...
Caroleene Dobson announces candidacy for secretary of state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Conservative Attorney Caroleene Dobson recently announced her candidacy for secretary of state in the 2026 Republican Primary.
Below is Dobson’s announcement.
“As Secretary of...
CCSO hosts annual Youth Leadership Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA), hosted annually by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, was held June 23-27. Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Peoples Bank of Alabama included in Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Banks 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Peoples Bank of Alabama has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2025. This prestigious award is presented...
AARP and United Way Worldwide expand 211 Caregiver Program to Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Millions more family caregivers in Alabama and across the country now have easier access to critical support, thanks to a major expansion...
PREP SPORTS: ‘It’s some of the best times of your life’: Good Hope’s Tyler...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Tyler Cone earned his diploma in May, and in this interview, he shared his favorite sports memories...
Pet of the Week: Meet the fancy, Southern Miss Nola
CULLMAN, Ala. - Love comes in all shapes, sizes—and sometimes, in a wiry coat flecked with gold.
Meet Nola, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Les Dames of Cullman announces 4th annual Witches Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – We may be in the thick of summer, but dust off your brooms and get your coven ready — the Witches...
2 men arrested following tractor, trailer theft
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two men were arrested in Cullman recently in connection with a theft in Marshall County.
Cullman Police Department officers on June 25,...
Burrow Museum hosts exhibition featuring Ukrainian artists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is currently showcasing a compelling exhibition titled “We Know Who They Are,”...
APLICATIONS
Elliott, Garner, Honeycutt named Wallace State head coaches
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Sylas Elliott and Tim Garner have been elevated to head coaches for the Wallace State Community College men’s golf and tennis...
