Cullman’s Kathryn Cleckler named to ‘The 87’ by Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Kathryn Cleckler of Cullman has been selected by Troy University as a member of "The 87.”
The 87, formerly Who's Who, recognizes...
Pet of the Week: Conner and his signature sit
CULLMAN, Ala. – Conner, an Aussie mix around 10 months old, is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
He has quickly become a shelter...
Lowe’s of Cullman marks 6 years of Thanksgiving service
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the sixth straight year, Zach Lee, Brian Roberts and their team at Lowe’s of Cullman served the community in a...
Christmas event calendar
Cullman Christkindlmarkt
Through Dec. 23 | Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Sundays, noon- 8 p.m. | Open seven days a week beginning Dec. 11...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison preparing for huge showdown with No.1 Wadley
ADDISON, Ala. - The quarterfinals of the 2025 AHSAA State Football Playoffs concluded last week, and Addison was the only local team to emerge...
Curt’s Closet Christmas Open House set for Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt's Closet will host its first Christmas Open House this year. The event will take place Sunday, Dec. 7,...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats deliver strong showing at state swim meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman High School Bearcat Swim Team turned in an impressive performance at the AHSAA State Swim Meet held this past...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Thanksgiving holiday travel tips from ALDOT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Lane closures...
Cullman Housing Authority hosting Christmas movie event Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Housing Authority will host a kid-free holiday movie event for residents 18 and older on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at...
(Updated) Cullman attorney Sara Baker allegedly tried to kill husband with fentanyl
Updated Nov. 26, 2025, at 10:53 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Court records made public on Wednesday, Nov. 26, allege that local attorney Sara Baker, 74,...
Obituary: Kenneth Delmer Roden
Funeral services for Kenneth Delmer Roden, 78, of Hanceville will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday November 26th at Mountain Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Darla Denise Bowen
Darla Denise Bowen, age 62, of Baileyton, AL. died Sunday, November 23, 2025.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Bowen; daughters, Paige Norris (Paul)...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wonderland Under Warrior returns to Rickwood Caverns State Park
WARRIOR, Ala. - For the ninth straight year, Rickwood Caverns State Park will become a walkable holiday extravaganza known as Wonderland Under Warrior. The...
Local entrepreneur hosts 2nd Small Business Christmas Market
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local entrepreneur hosted her second Small Business Christmas Market event on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...
The Link serves up Thanksgiving blessings
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman community combined efforts on Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Link of Cullman County’s Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru event. Local...
Wreaths Across America to include Holly Pond, Duck River and Cullman City Cemetery ceremonies...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three Cullman County cemeteries will take part in this year’s Wreaths Across America tribute, joining thousands of locations across the country...
Lights of Love to honor Edge, Ponder, hospice patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6...
COLUMN: Fruitcake and other feast failures
Ah, Thanksgiving — the holiday built around gratitude, family and, of course, food. I could add football to the list, but most games on...
Portions of state upgraded to slight risk for severe weather Tuesday into Early Wednesday
Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON, Ala. – A few storms in western Alabama may become more discrete supercells very early Tuesday morning,...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Killough
Beverly Ann McFall Killough, 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday morning, November 23, 2025. Ms. Killough was born to James Bruce and...
Obituary: Katherine Short
Katherine Short, age 72 of Bremen, AL passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at UAB Palliative Care. She was born October 10, 1953,...
Obituary: Faye Elnora McGriff
Faye McGriff transitioned from her life on earth and joined her husband, Dewel, in heaven November 22, 2025. She was 99 years old. She...
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Crystal Lynn Brooks,...
Buy local this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. – As we approach the season of giving, what better way to show your appreciation than by also supporting local businesses! We...
Obituary: John Kirkpatrick
Mr. Johnny "John" M. Kirkpatrick of Cullman passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on July 1, 1936, in...
Obituary: Melba Fay Clark
Melba Fay Clark, known to most as Fay, passed away on November 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. Ms. Fay was born in the...
Obituary: Donual Barnett
Funeral service for Donual Barnett, age 76, of Cullman, will be Monday, November 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home chapel, with Bro....
Obituary: Richard Lewis LeCroy
Graveside service for Richard Lewis LeCroy, 79, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Friday, November 28th, 2025, at Fairview Methodist Cemetery, Bro. Richard Saylor officiating....
Cricket Wireless in Hanceville giving out turkey vouchers Monday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cricket Wireless is giving back to the community this Thanksgiving.
Cricket Wireless Regional Manager Abdullah “AB” Abumazen said that on Monday, Nov....
Fairview Elementary Aggie Ambassadors collect more than 500 pounds of food for Cullman Caring...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary students recently hosted a canned food drive, collecting more than 500 pounds of food for Cullman Caring for Kids.
Cullman...
Winter Wonderland: ‘This is going to be the best and biggest year yet’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The lights are on at the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park!Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius...
COLUMN: A penny for your thoughts
The penny has been pronounced dead. Well, actually, there’s plenty of them still rolling around, but rumor has it that their production has stopped....
Files from Yesteryear: Nov. 22, 1962
From the files of Nov. 22, 1962
Back --a-- BitFrom The TRIBUNE Files of 1922 — 1942
40 YEARS AGO
Wm. E. James was guest speaker at...
Obituary: Pamela Renee Ayers King
Pamela Renee “Renee” Ayers King, age 64, passed away on November 21, 2025. Originally from Hanceville, Alabama, Renee made her home for many years...
Obituary: Elois Wynema Carden
Funeral services for Elois Wynema Carden, 76, of Cullman will be 12 p.m. Monday, November 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Crane Hill’s Thomas Turnbull named to 2025 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team is welcoming its 12 newest members.
Nearly 200 students in grades 10-12 applied for the...
Christkindlmarkt open for the season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christkindlmarkt is open for the season, with officials cutting the ribbon to kick of the holiday festivities on Thursday, Nov....
LIST: Local Thanksgiving meals
CULLMAN, Ala. – Here’s a list of local Thanksgiving meal events. Know of one we missed? Email us at news@cullmantribune.com.
Spirit Life Church Thanksgiving Holiday...
The Link launches Open Season on Hunger
CULLMAN, Ala. – After SNAP benefits were in limbo and as deer hunting season begins in the area, The Link of Cullman County has...
Thaw, cook the Thanksgiving turkey with ease
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about preparing the star of the dinner table:...
Local author spotlight: ‘More Than Enough: A Mother’s Journey Back to What Matters’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local author and business owner Brittany Hamm held a meet and greet at the Cullman County Public Library in downtown Cullman...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Salvation on Sand Mountain’ by Dennis Covington
Recently I have been re-reading some my favorite books. I just finished Ann B. Ross’s novel, “Miss Julia to the Rescue” and Ann George’s “Murder...
ALEA: Keep the roads safe so everyone can give thanks this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to...
St. Bernard student passes away at 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School lost one of its students suddenly this week.
The school said in a statement Friday morning, “St. Bernard...
Obituary: Lorene Boatright Mann
Lorene Boatright Mann, was born on November 7, 1929, and she passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 96.
She is preceded...
Obituary: Margie Sue Hanson
Funeral service for Margie Sue Hanson, 68, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m., Monday, November 24th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Arrests and Incidents reported November 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 10 Good Hope falls to No. 5 Plainview in quarterfinals...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with a 31-7 win at West Morgan last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back home at James...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview’s postseason run ends with 16-14 loss to Scottsboro
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview advanced with a road win over Jacksonville last week and were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Thursday night to...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison advances to semifinals with 28-22 win at Marion...
GUIN, Ala. – After dominating their second-round matchup against Berry 39-6 last week, the Bulldogs hit the road for a quarterfinal battle at Marion...
FAITH: Local Pastor Todd Greenlee talks preaching style, journey to Christ
Todd Greenlee from Cullman currently pastors at Old Zion Church in Nauvoo, Alabama. He started preaching when he was 21 years old. He had...
Cullman native sworn in as district captain for United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 2, 2025,...
Wallace State hosting ‘The Nutcracker’ Nov. 22-23
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will host Ballet South’s production of “The Nutcracker” Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, at the Betty Leeth...
Obituary: Mary B. Alleman
Mary B. Alleman age 85 of Cullman, Alabama, passed away November 17, 2025. She was born July 3, 1940, in Pennsylvania.
Mary is preceded in...
Obituary: Lester Elwin Davies, Jr.
Lester Elwin Davies, Jr., age 85 of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at His Hanceville Nursing Home. He was born, November...
Obituary: Floyd Gilbert Dyer
Funeral Service for Floyd Gilbert Dyer, age 86 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Center Grove Baptist...
Obituary: Terry Herman Freeman
Funeral service for Terry Freeman, 60, of Cullman will be Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Monty...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The Link to host free Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host a free Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru on Saturday, Nov. 22, offering families a way...
Berlin council talks farmers’ market project
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council met Monday, Nov. 17, with a good portion of the meeting devoted to discussion about the ongoing...
Pet of the Week: Hero the happy hiker
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hero, a Lab mix estimated to be about 3 years old, is the kind of dog who makes you feel better...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bulldogs, Aggies, Raiders gearing up for quarterfinal matchups
Updated Nov. 20, 2025, at 1:14 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second round of the state playoffs concluded last Friday night, and three local teams...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt opens Thursday!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year from the end of fall and start of winter, Cullman transforms into a living reflection of its German heritage....
23rd annual Winter Wonderland display opens Thursday at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grand opening of the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will take place at 4:30 p.m....
Cullman City Council approves moratorium on R-4 residential developments
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council met Monday, Nov. 17, and moved through a full agenda that included a moratorium on new R-4...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects road sweep of Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs took on the West Point Warriors in a pair of county games at home on Tuesday night, and...
2 nationally ranked (local) powerhouses to clash Thursday night at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, AL - Basketball fans are in for a treat this Thursday, Nov 20, at 7:30 p.m., when two nationally ranked programs sitting roughly 40...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Mark Steven Whisenhunt
Mark Steven Whisenhunt, born on December 13, 1960, in Cullman, Alabama, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 64.
Mark is preceded...
Obituary: Donna Eileen Maddux
Donna Eileen Grabert Maddux, 79, of Hanceville, AL passed away on November 17, 2025, at CRMC surrounded by her family. She was born on...
Obituary: LTC Johnnie R. Strickland, AUS, (RET)
LTC Johnnie R. Strickland, AUS, (RET) of Cullman, AL Passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at the age of 95. Funeral Service will be...
Flourish of Cullman hosts Friendsgiving
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman’s Board of Directors and team members hosted a Friendsgiving dinner at Traditions Bank recently. The event...
Church at the Well holds annual chili cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. – Church at The Well hosted its annual chili cook-off, a tradition going on 10 years, on Nov. 16. This year's event...
Chick-fil-A Cullman North to open Nov. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at 6 a.m. The restaurant will be led by Owner-Operator Randy...
Designer Bag Bingo brings in $55K
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County raised over $55,000 at its annual Designer Bag Bingo event at Cotton Creek Warehouse on Thursday,...
Honey Baked Ham opens in southwest Cullman
Updated Dec. 12, 2025, at 1:55 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Honey Baked Ham is officially open in Cullman. It’s located at 1738 Second Ave. SW...
Bond revoked for man facing 3 murder counts in fiery Hanceville crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - An Altoona man is behind bars until his murder trial after failing to show up for a recent court appearance. Cullman...
Ginger Whitworth dies, prompting famous Alabama groundhog’s retirement
GRAYSVILLE, Ala. - Ginger Whitworth — the wonderfully eccentric, ditty-singing sidekick of Alabama’s beloved, weather-predicting groundhog, Smith Lake Jake — passed away on Nov....
7th annual Christmas at the Grotto opens Nov. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – The seventh annual Christmas at the Grotto will open to the public on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Ave Maria Grotto.
Ave...
Obituary: Lena Ruth Bibby Littlefield
Lena Ruth Bibby Littlefield, age 76, of Empire, Alabama, passed away on November 15, 2025. She was born in Oneonta, Alabama, and grew up...
Obituary: Daniel Lee Verner
Daniel Lee Verner, age 60, of Crane Hill, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence. He was born December 8, 1964,...
Obituary: Fred P. Morris
Fred P. Morris, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Mr. Morris was born on March...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Dorothy Virginia Grimmett
Dorothy Virginia Grimmett, known for her gentle and wise spirit, passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on February...
Obituary: Billy Bob Nooner
Bob Nooner, 93-year-old loving husband to Barbara Nooner for almost 66 years, left this life for an eternity in Heaven on Sunday, November 16,...
Obituary: Betty Engel Newman
Funeral Service for Betty Engel Newman, age 96 of Durham, NC will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at graveside at...
Harmony 5th graders collect more than 1K pairs of socks for Curt’s Closet
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School's fifth-grade Pirates and Pixies clubs successfully completed their first major service project. Students worked hard and collected more than...
Storm shelter tax credit available for Alabama homeowners
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama homeowners may be eligible for a state income tax credit to help offset the cost of building or installing a...
COLUMN: Winning the 4th quarter
I left the doctor’s office, got into my car and began screaming obscenities at the top of my lungs. I have had enough. When...
Good Hope City Council talks community center updates
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its Nov. 13 meeting heard updates on several ongoing projects, including the construction of...
ALEA: Stay alert as deer movement increases statewide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists to use extra caution on Alabama’s roadways this time of year, as...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders knock off Lady Aggies, 53-25
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Good Hope Lady Raiders traveled to take on the Fairview Lady Aggies in an early county matchup on Monday night....
Jubilee hosting Singo Bingo fundraiser for Wallace State Singers Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Kitchen and Bar will host a Singo Bingo night on Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. as a fundraiser for the...
20-0! WSCC completes perfect season, claims inaugural ACCC Flag Football Championship
DOTHAN, Ala. — A dream that began less than a year ago became reality on Sunday, Nov. 16, as Wallace State flag football captured...
CPD: 2 arrested for exploiting elderly
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department said two people have been arrested in connection with what it called an organized scam operation targeting...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Marcella Davis
Marcella was born November 4, 1941, and went to be with The Lord on November 16, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Jack Wallace Springer
Jack Wallace Springer passed away peacefully at his home at 11 a.m. on December 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Jack lived a full...
