Obituary: Dwinel Freud Dujoud
Dwinel Freud Dujoud, age 47, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Dwinel Freud Dujoud is preceded in death by his parents:...
Obituary: Douglas Michael Leipert
Douglas Michael Leipert, 55, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed into glory on July 2, 2025.
Michael was born in Flint, Michigan in 1970 to Douglas...
Obituary: Keith Wayne Jones
Funeral Service for Keith Wayne Jones, age 77 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Phillip Hanson
Phillip Hanson, age 62, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. There are no services planned at this time.Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gudger says staff monitoring progress on community projects in his district
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Tuesday announced his staff is continuing to monitor progress on several community...
4th of July weekend safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Fourth of July weekend, people heading to Smith Lake are encouraged to prioritize safety while enjoying the summer festivities.
Boating is...
Hemp law shakes Alabama industry, leaves local businesses facing uncertainty
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new state law regulating hemp-derived products has gone into effect across Alabama, leaving small business owners and consumers scrambling for...
Wallace State athletes recognized as All-Americans by NJCAA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that several athletes were recognized by the Nation Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)...
Registration open for 3rd annual Miss Summer Belle Pageant; pageant set for July 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Miss Summer Belle Pageant is back for its third year, welcoming girls and women of all ages, whether they’re first-timers...
Obituary: Rita Ann Wood
Funeral services for Rita Ann Wood, 70, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m., Thursday July 3rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Gary Wayne Hays
Funeral services for Gary Wayne Hays, 79, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Kenneth Ferrial Jones
Funeral services for Kenneth Ferrial Jones, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Wallace State hosting self-defense course for health care personnel
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a self-defense course geared toward medical personnel on Saturday, July 12, from noon-2 p.m. at...
‘It is such a welcoming place’: Fairview’s Allidy Hackney reflects on Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Allidy Hackney collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite high school memories,...
Marshall opens applications for 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards. These awards provide...
Obituary: Annie Pettis Coleman
Annie Pettis Coleman, age 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Annie was born on January 11, 1928, to Luther Monroe...
Obituary: Gordon Clyde Boyd
Gordon Boyd, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Gordon grew up in...
Summer safety tips for pets
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter offered many tips for keeping your furry friends healthy at home this summer, with safety in...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPRST holds pickleball camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pickleball is a trend that has swept the nation, and Cullman is no exception. Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism began...
Trees slated to be removed for drone installation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Plans are currently being made to remove several large trees at Sportsman Lake Park near Cullman Veterans Memorial Park. The Veterans...
UPDATED LIST: The ultimate Cullman VBS Roadmap for July!
CULLMAN, Ala. – June has come and gone. Are you still looking for a Vacation Bible School (VBS) for your kids to participate in...
ALDOT suspends temporary lane closures over 4th of July 4 holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging motorists to drive responsibly and plan ahead during the upcoming 4th of July holiday...
Smith Lake Park 4th of July festival this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation will host the Smith Lake Park 4th of July Festival on Friday, July 4, from 9...
Obituary: Ramona Maddox Swindall
Ramona "Mona" Swindall went to the other side of living shortly after her 71st birthday. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the...
Obituary: Perry Van Dial
Funeral services for Perry Van Dial, 76, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m., Wednesday July 2nd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Ruby Nell Ralph
Funeral service for Ruby Nell Ralph, age 80, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Obituary: Terry Clark Duncan
A Graveside Service with military honors for Terry Clark Duncan, age 79, of Cullman, was held on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Mt. Carmel...
FAITH: ‘God is always there’: Vinemont’s Maggie Payne discusses her faith
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont High School’s Maggie Payne is preparing to start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she discusses how...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont’s 4th of July Celebration returns July 6
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont and Vinemont Baptist Church will host the fourth annual 4th of July Celebration on Sunday, July...
Cullman Swim Team defeats Boaz 506-199
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team was back home to host a meet against Boaz last Tuesday and they put together a dominant,...
Watching potential tropical activity
Tropical Storm Barry formed Sunday in the Bay of Campeche but moved into Mexico early this morning and dissipated.
An area of low pressure is...
Cullman City Schools gives update on community-driven strategic plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is more than two years into a strategic plan created to position the school system for the future....
Obituary: Wilma Hern Briscoe
Funeral service is incomplete at this time for Wilma Hern Briscoe, 73, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Wilma passed away...
COLUMN: We Made it to Rapid City but not rapidly
Jean and I had planned a mega road trip for the summer of 2020. The few remaining states on our bucket list of setting...
The Link partners with American Connection Corps to host service position
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will soon expand its efforts to combat food insecurity through a new partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA...
Op-Ed: Know before you vote
Cullman deserves more than familiar names and empty chairs.
In a time when every vote carries weight, too many are still cast based on little...
COLUMN: Water aerobics – H2 oh no!
Since I had knee surgery earlier this year, I’ve been looking for a low impact method of exercise. Actually, my wife has been looking...
Cullman Regional Hospice MEGA CASH Draw Down set for July 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. of Cullman Regional Hospice recently announced the MEGA CASH Draw Down, its largest annual fundraiser benefiting...
Files from Yesteryear: June 28, 1928
From the files of June 28, 1928
Bees and Butterflies
Miss Jesse Rae Bryant spent the weekend in Birmingham.
W. H. Sapp spent the weekend with Mrs....
Obituary: Paul David Talley
Paul David Talley passed away June 26, 2025. He was born May 17, 1963.
Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Syble Talley.
He is...
Obituary: Donald Hugh Davis, Jr.
Graveside services for Donald Hugh Davis Jr., 74, of Center Point, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Cullman City Cemetery,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville Fire & Rescue teaches families about fire safety
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire & Rescue gave tips on fire safety and showered kids with water from the fire engine at the Shirley...
Hanceville library hosts CCSO K9 Unit
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office brought its K9 Unit to the Shirley Burden Public Library on June 25, to teach what...
Half Shell Oyster House officially open downtown
CULLMAN, Ala. - A coastal addition has just expanded Cullman’s culinary scene. Half Shell Oyster House officially opened its 15th location, its sixth in...
Navigating 2025 elections
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters face a more complex election cycle this year, with overlapping special elections and municipal contests scheduled for August....
Obituary: Karen “Kay” Woods
Karen Kay Woods, 71, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Big Lake, Alaska, on June 25, 2025. She was a...
Obituary: Glenn Kinney
Glenn Kinney, a dedicated employee of Bill Smith Buick-GMC for 34 years, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. Glenn was born on March...
Obituary: Eva Jean Herchenhahn
Funeral services for Eva Jean Herchenhahn, 82, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m., Saturday, June 28th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Scott Turner
Scottie Turner, age 44 of Hayden, AL passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born, August 8, 1980, to Robert Lester Turner...
Pet of the Week: Meet Jeeves
CULLMAN, Ala. – Say hello to Jeeves, a striking 1‑year‑old Giant Schnauzer mix with a heart of gold! This handsome fellow, The Cullman Tribune...
Hartselle Health Park ER awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Cullman Regional’s freestanding emergency department in Hartselle has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating compliance with its...
Hanceville library hosts Snead’s Farmhouse Animal Experience
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Judy Snead, owner and founder of Snead’s Farmhouse in Vinemont, and her animals recently met with children at the Shirley Burden...
Cullman City Board of Education receives clean audit for 2024 fiscal year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education on Tuesday, June 24, announced the results of the fiscal year 2024 financial audit conducted...
Wallace State Alumni Association announces Fall on the Farm trip
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association recently announced plans for a one-day trip to enjoy the bounty of the fall...
Shikle announces candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles “Chuck” Shikle has announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 1.
Below is Shikle’s announcement, unedited and in full.
Charles “Chuck”...
Obituary: Jimmy “Delane” Shoemake
Jimmy "Delane" Shoemake, age 85, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Delane was preceded in death by his parents James Wiliam...
Obituary: Gene Nash
A graveside service for Gene Nash, 81, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28th at Duck River Cemetery.
Mr. Nash was born January...
Obituary: Natasha Moore Kelley
Funeral services for Natasha Moore Kelley, 62, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro....
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Brooks
Jonathan Lee Brooks, age 40, passed away May 28th, 2025, in Cambridge, UK after a brief illness.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Historical Society talks quilting, U.S. Semiquincentennial Celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Historical Society met on Sunday, June 22, to discuss ongoing projects, upcoming events and local preservation efforts.
Julia Floyd...
Cullman Tree Commission discusses past and upcoming events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met on June 24 in the city hall auditorium to address business including the Festival of Trees,...
Lt. Chad Whaley announces candidacy for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Director of Communications Lt. Chad Whaley, who has nearly three decades of law enforcement experience, announced his...
Heat advisory into Friday with severe storms possible
Heat Advisories continue for portions of central Alabama through 7 PM today and the northern sections until 7 PM Friday.
Rain and thunderstorms across the...
Dale’s cuts ribbon on new location in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Wednesday morning was a special one for the folks at the new Dale’s location in Good Hope. After a soft...
Learning farm life in real time
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex has been hosting its Touring Farms for Kids program for the past 24 years. The program is...
Pentastar South Car Club raises $4.5K for Secret Meals for Hungry Children
Updated June 26, 2025, at 10:02 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Credit Union (ACU) started Secret Meals for Hungry Children in 2008 and for the...
Center Point woman killed in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Center Point woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Cullman County on Tuesday. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim...
Obituary: Larry DeWayne Guest
Larry Guest, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Larry was born on February 20, 1940, to James Irby...
Obituary: Linda Faye Thompson
Funeral Service for Linda Faye Thompson, age 82 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
CCSO: High-speed pursuit ends with arrest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Wednesday, June 25, in the area of...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Key Lime Pie: Cullman’s newest live music sensation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Key Lime Pie is a new, genre-blending band that grew from humble beginnings into a crowd-pleasing favorite. Starting as a backyard...
LEOs, first responders share final RTS numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Fire Rescue shared final incident and medical numbers from Rock the...
‘Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible’: Vinemont’s Trinity Sartin reflects on...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s Trinity Sartin collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite memories from her...
Cullman County Economic Development doing legwork to improve roads
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County officials have begun the process of applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help fund important road...
Wallace State Genealogy Collection moving to Cullman County Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and the City of Cullman have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will bring the college’s...
Obituary: Jimmy Robert England
Funeral services for Jimmy Robert England, 61, of Crane Hill, will be at 1 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: Harlan Michael Smith
Harlan Michael Smith, 63, of Falkville, Alabama passed away Sunday June 22, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years Susan Pevahouse Smith;...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Swim Team wins 2025 Cullman Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team hosted the 2025 Cullman Challenge on Tuesday, June 17. Over 275 swimmers participated from Cullman, Guntersville, Florence...
‘We honor them by remembering’
Historical marker placed at Berlin/Kritner Cemetery
BERLIN, Ala. - After decades of obscurity, the once-nearly lost plot of land that is now the Berlin/Kritner Cemetery...
Heat advisory into Wednesday with a few severe storms possible
Heat Index values in the Advisory area will reach 103-108 today and again tomorrow with very little cooling overnight. Limit outdoor activity, stay in...
Tyler Hudson pleads guilty in 2018 Fairview murder
Updated June 23, 2025, at 10:17 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Hudson, 27, of Baileyton, who was arrested with Andrew Maresh in March 2018 for...
Cullman City Council acts on multiple projects
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took steps to improve multiple aspects of city residents' lives, from the airport to sewers...
Good Hope Council approves motion for advertising package on Good Hope football video board,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall on Monday night and discussed a...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa competing for Miss Alabama this week
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Ten University of Alabama students are among this year’s field of 43 contestants set to compete for the title of Miss...
Larry Creel announces candidacy for mayor of Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Larry Creel on Monday officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Good Hope.
Below is Creel’s announcement.
Larry Creel has announced his...
(Updated) Pete Nassetta qualifies for Cullman City Council Place 2
Updated June 24, 2025, at 5:41 p.m. Nassetta is running for Place 2 on the Cullman City Council, not Place 3.
CULLMAN, Ala. –...
Obituary: Constance Lee Smith
Constance Lee Smith, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on June 22, 2025. She was born in Tennessee on March 31, 1963, to...
Obituary: Ruth Ellan Duncan Thompson
Ruth, beloved wife, mother grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in Cullman, Alabama, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 14, 1948, Ruth made...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Richard Lee Steele
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Lee (Dick) Steele. Richard departed this life on June 15, 2025, at...
Obituary: Henry Odie Johnston, Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that Abbot Marcus Voss, O.S.B., and the Monks of St. Bernard Abbey announce the death of their confrere, The...
Obituary: Shirley Wallace Clay
Shirley Wallace Clay passed peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025. She was born in Arab AL on March 3rd, 1946, to...
Obituary: Vicki Lynn Jones
Memorial service for Vicki Lynn Jones, 69, of Vinemont, will be from 5-6 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral...
APLICATIONS
Cullman GOP welcomes McCool, Kilpatrick
Chris McCool, left, and Jeremy Kilpatrick, right (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republicans’ monthly meeting was Saturday morning at...
