Obituary: Larry Joe Aaron
Mr. Larry Joe Aaron, age 75, of Crane Hill, passed away peacefully at The Folsom Center on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Born on November...
Rx for Summer Reading encourages children and families to unplug and play
CULLMAN, Ala. – Across 15 summers, Reach Out and Read-Alabama's summer reading campaign has featured a variety of beloved characters and stories, including a...
Whitlock’s General Store and Cafe: A Smith Lake staple
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Near Smith Lake, Whitlock’s General Store and Cafe is a community staple, offering everything from hardware and fishing supplies to delicious...
Education notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Listed are educational achievements submitted by colleges and universities for area students.
Local student named to Abilene Christian University's spring 2025 Dean's...
Obituary: Sue Jordan Rhodes
Sue Jordan Rhodes, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Sue was a loving mother and grandmother, known for her...
Obituary: Richard Arnold Moore
Memorial services for Richard Arnold Moore, 70, of Cullman are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Do the little things right’: Holly Pond’s Diego Arreguin reflects on Bronco...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Diego Arreguin collected his diploma in May, and in this interview, he looked back at some of...
Youth Voices: Art with Eliana Hollis
Each generation brings new insight and creativity. It is essential to acknowledge and appreciate the significant contributions that young people are making to our...
Cullman County Schools bus damaged in weekend storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Schools bus was damaged Saturday, June 7, when tree limbs fell during severe weather. The bus was set...
Obituary: Mary Mozelle Entrekin
Funeral services for Mary Mozelle Entrekin, 93, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Thursday June 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Kayla Brook Sears
Funeral service for Kayla Brook Sears, 25, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Weekend storms leave damage, outages in wake
CULLMAN, Ala. - Severe storms impacted Cullman County on Saturday, June 7, leaving significant damage and widespread power outages. High winds brought down trees...
Good Hope Council approves contract for city engineer
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a...
Local law enforcement gearing up for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department are getting ready for this year’s Rock the South event, which is...
Cullman Swim Team earns win over Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Albertville for its first road meet of the season on Thursday, June 5 and they...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 5 – 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ =...
Obituary: Phyllis Harrison Philpot
Phyllis Harrison Philpot, 83, of Cullman passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at CRMC.
Phyllis was born May 21, 1942 to J.B. & Josephine Lagle...
Obituary: Johnny Cockrell
A graveside service for Johnny Cockrell, 71, of Cullman, AL will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Cullman City Cemetery
Born on Thursday,...
Obituary: Peggy Loudermilk
A memorial service for Peggy Loudermilk, 82, of Hanceville will be Wednesday June 11 at Hopewell Cemetery.
Mrs. Loudermilk was born May 31, 1943, in Cullman,...
Obituary: Edna Johnson Wade, 101
Edna Wade went to meet her Heavenly Father on June 5, 2025 at the age of 101. She was born on March 11, 1924...
‘Health is wealth and movement is medicine’
The journey of Lauren Estes Fitness
“Health is wealth and movement is medicine!”
For Lauren Estes Bailey, owner of Lauren Estes Fitness, this isn’t just a...
Basketball Reimagined: 360 Hoops debuts in Alabama with NBA Coach Mike Brey and a...
June 6, 2025, Cullman, ALABAMA – Today, 360 Hoops announced they have officially partnered with the Cullman Basketball Complex and Supreme Courts in Cullman...
6 ways to spring into your fitness goals for summer
Longer and warmer days are ahead as spring arrives in the South. There’s no better time to start or maintain an active lifestyle.
Please consult...
Obituary: Daniel Keith Marston
Daniel Keith Marston, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on June 6, 2025, at the age of 72. Mr. Marston was born in Vincennes,...
Obituary: Henry Calvin Harding
Henry (Bud Harding), of Vinemont, AL age 79, died on June 5th, 2025. Bud was born June 14th, 1945, in Wayne, MI to the...
Obituary: Michael Shane Gay
Funeral Service for Michael Shane Gay, age 52 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
FAITH: ‘It’s the best decision you can make in life’: Fairview’s Camden Cullen discusses...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview's Camden Cullen will be a junior this upcoming school year, and in this interview, he talks about how big of...
COLUMN: Making memories for a lifetime
I have heard it said that real painters don’t need a drop cloth. One person who had told me that, later that same day...
Berlin VFD celebrating 50th anniversary with free community cookout June 14
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a community cookout on Saturday, June 14, from 4-7 p.m....
Several rounds of thunderstorms through Monday
Showers and thunderstorms will continue this morning south of a frontal boundary along I-59. Across south Alabama or south of a Livingston – Montgomery...
Files from Yesteryear: June 6, 1923
From the files of June 6, 1923
Bees and Butterflies
Victor Poust spent Monday in Birmingham.
Mrs. P. E. St. John spent Monday in Birmingham.
Mrs. George Fehler...
Obituary: Jo Ann Caldwell-Bryant
A graveside service for Jo Ann Caldwell-Bryant, 66, of Russellville, Alabama will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Bangor Cemetery in Hayden....
Obituary: Perry Wayne Casey
Funeral Service for Perry Wayne Casey, age 51 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Two rounds of potential severe weather today into Sunday
A Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) with a large or several clusters of storms will move across the northern half of the state from late...
ALEA warns Alabamians of nationwide phishing scam impersonating ‘Alabama DMV’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning residents about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians with fraudulent...
PREP SOCCER: ‘Playing alongside my best friends is an experience like no other’: Cullman’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman senior Aubrey Hastings collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she reflected on some of her favorite soccer...
Agriplex event highlights Red Hill School House, history of Cullman County education
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its monthly Heritage Skills series, the North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, June 5, hosted an exhibit and presentation...
Cullman County EMA’s Brent McDonald talks tornado safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the ever-changing Alabama weather, residents must always be prepared for any eventuality. Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) EMA Specialist...
St. Bernard Prep announces academic leadership roles, new ACT prep for 2025–2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Preparatory School President, Fr. Joel Martin, O.S.B., recently announced several key academic appointments and program enhancements as the school...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry announces candidacy for Alabama Public Service Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, June 6, announced his candidacy for the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC). Gentry told...
Obituary: Johnny Pierce Stewart
Johnny Pierce Stewart, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 63. Mr. Stewart was born in Blount County,...
Obituary: David Aaron Morton
David Aaron Morton, age 57, passed away on June 3, 2025, at his residence in Good Hope in Cullman County, Alabama. He was a...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Free Family Movie Night in the Park June 20 in Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Families in Vinemont are invited to Family Movie Night in the Park on Friday, June 20, at the South Vinemont Walking...
Whitehead, Guthrie voted Baileyton Volunteer, Citizen of the Year
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council to order on June 2, with Councilman Benny Guthrie...
Fairview Town Council discusses trailer park demolition, Air Evac contract
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry called the monthly meeting of the Fairview Town Council to order on Monday, June 2. Councilwoman Julie Grimes...
Pet of the Week: Lucy needs a home!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Lucy, a beautiful and sweet shepherd mixed with everything exceptional a dog could offer. Lucy is The Cullman Tribune Pet...
FAITH: ‘God is in control’: Good Hope’s Cammi Graves reflects on how her faith...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Cammi Graves feels so blessed to have God in her life, and He has helped her overcome...
Severe weather possible through at least Monday
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across much of state this afternoon with the highest concentration over the northern half of Alabama. A few...
Cullman County Schools announces Jennings, Strane as new principals
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Jyme Jennings as the next principal of Good Hope High School and...
Caldwell announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Caldwell recently announced his candidacy for Place 1 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Caldwell’s announcement, unedited and...
Obituary: Nolan “Topper” Wayne Lynn
Nolan" Topper" Wayne Lynn, age 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born in Cullman on April 9,...
Obituary: Dorothy Louise Scott
Dorothy Louise Scott, 98, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on June 4, 2025.
Friends are invited to join the Scott family for a time...
Obituary: Richard E. Hart, Sr.
Funeral Service for Richard Eddie Hart, Sr., age 77 of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Stacey Paul
Memorial Service for Stacey Jeanne Paul, age 62 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Active pattern Friday into next week
Concerning Friday, it is still unclear whether scattered thunderstorms will develop across Alabama or a Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) with clusters or line of...
PREP SPORTS: ‘At Vinemont, we are all one family’: Vinemont’s Aubrey Sandlin reflects on...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont senior Aubrey Sandlin collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite sports memories...
West Point scholars heading to quizbowl championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School will compete in the Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence (PACE) National Scholastic Championship (NSC), June 7-8,...
Cullman City Schools: 2024-2025 year in review
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, the Cullman City Board of Education is looking back at a year...
Cullman Swim Team wins 1st home meet over Jacksonville Swim Team
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team hosted its first home meet of the season Tuesday night and collected a win against the Jacksonville...
Taylor, Gay named May CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above...
Obituary: Sonia Santos Salerni
Funeral Mass for Sonia Santos Salerni, 77, of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Friday June 6th at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Burial...
Obituary: Steve Cupit
Memorial services for Steve Cupit, 79, of Logan are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘Trust God through it all’: Fairview’s Elleigh Henry discusses her faith
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- God has played a major role in Fairview senior Elleigh Henry's life and in this interview, she talked about her journey...
Caring for aging relatives
For individuals age 50 or older living in the United States, chances are one or both of their parents are still living. It’s not...
FAITH: ‘I deeply hope I’ve inspired other young people to get closer with the...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' senior Addison Raymond feels blessed to have a relationship with God and in this interview, she talked about how...
Severe weather threat Friday into weekend
A very active pattern will occur into early next week.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop mainly across both the southern half of...
FAITH: ‘God is always listening’: Vinemont’s Reagan Robinson talks about her relationship with God
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont's Reagan Robinson will be a senior this upcoming school year and in this interview, she talked about how much God...
Obituary: Marlin Ray Hawkins
Funeral services for Marlin Ray Hawkins, 86, of Vinemont will be 12 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The graveside...
Obituary: John Roland McGraw
Funeral services for John Roland McGraw, 81, of Falkville will be 2 p.m. Thursday June 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Good Samaritan announces construction project out for bids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson on June 2, 2025, announced that the clinic’s new facility project is officially...
Obituary: Wanda Faye Smith
"Gramma Wanda"September 5, 1939 – June 1, 2025
Wanda Faye Maddox Smith, lovingly known as Gramma Wanda, age 85, of Center Hill, Alabama, passed away...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Schools working to double number of pre-school students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Learning can never start too soon, according to Cullman City Schools, which said it is actively working to grow its pre-kindergarten...
Rainer: Rosen’s cobia dish takes Alabama Seafood Cook-Off crown
In its first year under the Sweet Grown Alabama banner, the Alabama Seafood Cook-Off recently continued its legacy of highlighting Alabama-grown products, especially Alabama...
Active pattern returns Wednesday through the weekend
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast across the southern half of the state Wednesday and statewide Friday through at least...
Cullman City Council shows support for local arts, officials and police
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday showed its support for local arts by donating to the Cullman High School Theatre program,...
FAITH: Renovation Church welcomes new Senior Pastor Ryan Wilburn
VINEMONT, Ala. - Renovation Church said it is excited to announce Ryan Wilburn as its new senior pastor.
“Pastor Ryan, along with his fiancée Brittany...
LIST: The ultimate Cullman VBS summer roadmap
CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking for a place for your kids to participate in a local Vacation Bible School this summer? Look no further! The...
Obituary: Stacy A. Thomas
Mr. Stacy A. Thomas died peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 85.
Stacy is survived by his wife, Emma, his son,...
Obituary: James Austin Wesson
James Austin Wesson, Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. James was born in Dora, AL on December 16th, 1939. He passed away on February...
Obituary: Barbara Joan James
Barbara Joan James, 65, of Cullman passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born February 24, 1960.
She was preceded in death...
FAITH: ‘Spread God’s word’: Holly Pond’s Ava Claire discusses how God has changed her...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's Ava Claire will be a senior in August, and on May 25, Ava gave her life to Jesus...
Obituary: Betty Guthery Shikle
Funeral service for Betty Guthery Shikle, 84, of Cullman will be at 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Mt. Vernon Congregational Methodist Church,...
Obituary: William Ronald Parker
William Ronald Parker, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025.
A devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, William served...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) 1 dead, 1 detained in stabbing in Colony
Updated June 1, 2025, at 10 p.m. (corrected)
COLONY, Ala. - One person has died and another has been detained in a stabbing incident in...
COLUMN: What’s under your bed?
Jennifer Garner must have asked me a thousand times, “What’s in your wallet?” The answer is always the same, “Nothing, absolutely nothing!” I keep...
(Update) DA says Colony stabbing was ‘justifiable homicide’ under Stand Your Ground law
Updated June 2, at 1:50 p.m.
COLONY, Ala. – A local man died as a result of a stabbing in the Colony community on Sunday,...
‘Everyone just made it feel like home’: Good Hope’s Luke Shelton looks back on...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope senior Luke Shelton recently collected his high school diploma and in this interview, he shared some of his...
Education notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Listed are educational achievements submitted by colleges and universities for area students.
Berry College Class of 2025
ROME, Ga. - Berry College welcomed...
Cullman Regional: Hospital achieves zero CLABSI infection rate
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its most recent update, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) dataset revealed that Cullman Regional...
Vinemont Golf Team to host 3rd annual golf tournament June 9 at Terri Pines
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Golf Team will host its third annual golf tournament fundraiser on Monday, June 9, at Terri Pines...
Files from Yesteryear: May 31,1956
From the files of May 31, 1956
--Back -- a -- Bit---From the Tribune Files of 1906 & 1936
50 YEARS AGO
Prof. Homer F. Morris will...
Obituary: Rusty Lynn Perkins
Rusty Lynn Perkins, 47, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on May 13, 2025. Born on January 12, 1978, Rusty lived a life rooted in...
Obituary: Betty Jo McDonald
Betty Jo McDonald, age 59 of Cullman, Alabama passed away May 29, 2025. She was born September 6, 1965, in Cullman county, Alabama.
Betty wouldn’t...
Obituary: Edith Marie “Deedie” Marcum
Funeral Service for Edith Marie "Deedie" Marcum, age 83 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Jennie Lynn Malin
Jennie Lynn Malin, age 62 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born, March 15, 1963,...
