Arrests and Incidents reported April 16, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 16, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State finishes third at ACCC Women’s Golf Championship
BREWTON – Wallace State placed third at the ACCC Women’s Golf Championship held at Juniper Creek in Brewton.
Shelton State won the team championship, followed...
Che Sollievo Spa & Salon open downtown
CULLMAN, Ala. - Che Sollievo Spa & Salon opened its doors on Sunday, April 12, in downtown Cullman.
Co-owner Amy Benson said the name “Che Sollievo” is inspired by the Italian phrase for...
Pet of the Week: Franny will find her way into your heart
CULLMAN, Ala. – Franny, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, isn’t the loudest dog in the yard, and she doesn’t demand attention the moment you walk in. Instead, she is a...
2 indicted in connection with 2020 Cullman County double homicide; 1 pleads guilty
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two individuals have been indicted in connection with the Aug. 15, 2020, murders of Levi Benjamin Lawrence, 24, of Cullman, and Dalton Matthew Bannister, 36, of...
Beau’s Law sets new standards for dog care ahead of October implementation
CULLMAN, Ala. - A newly signed state law sets baseline standards for how dogs must be cared for in Alabama, with supporters calling it a long overdue step...
Wallace State Men Win ACCC Tennis Championship; Gautier Named Player of the Year
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Men's Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, earning the conference title and advancing to the...
Obituary: Betty Jean Wood
Betty Jean Wood, 91, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully at Woodland Village Nursing and Rehab on April 15, 2026, with her family by...
Wallace State Women Capture ACCC Tennis Championship; Standifer Earns Player of the Year Honors
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Women’s Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, finishing with victories in five singles finals and...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 15, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Frankie Lee Jones
Frankie Lee Jones, 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 13, 2026. Born May 30, 1947, in Alabama, Frankie lived a life marked...
Obituary: Marialyce D. Lavelle, Oblate O.S.B.
Marialyce D. Lavelle was born 22 July, 1947 and went to be with our Lord on 7 April, 2026.She is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Sebrenia D. Waldrep
Sebrenia D. Waldrep, age 64, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on September 25, 1961, in...
Obituary: Minnie Jo Thomas
Mrs. Minnie Jo Thomas passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her residence at the age of 90.
A Celebration of Life Service will be...
Brooklyn Merriman crowned 2026 Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival Pageant continues to play a key role in one of Cullman’s most anticipated annual events. This year's pageant was held Saturday, April 12, at the Desperation...
Wallace State Jazz Band hosting annual Big Band Dance April 17
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host the annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m., in the Burrow Center for...
EDITORIAL: As cameras go up, questions follow
What is Flock Safety? What does it do? What does it mean for residents and visitors?
They are small, often mounted high on poles or along...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 14, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 16, Athens Bible 7 - Batting: C. Speegle 4-6 (2B x2), 1 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 7.0 IP, 4 ER, 6 K,...
PREP BASEBALL: Speer’s two-way game gives Vinemont an 8-2 area win over Holly Pond
VINEMONT, Ala. - The first area meeting between Vinemont and Holly Pond took place at Holly Pond on Monday afternoon, and the Eagles ended up defeating...
West Point’s Alaina Riggs ‘Best of Show’ in 2026 4th Congressional District Art Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Tuesday announced that Alaina Riggs, a student from West Point High School, was named the “Best of...
Obituary: Leo Madonna Swann
Leo Madonna Swann, age 91, was born to Clayton and Clarycie Williams on August 7, 1934. She married Mitchell R. Swann on Oct. 31,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 14, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State to host Watch Party for ‘The College Tour’ episode premiere
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host an exclusive Watch Party for the premiere of its episode of The College Tour on Wednesday, April...
Business Spotlight: The Uniform Initiative
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Uniform Initiative, next to Monograms Plus, was created to serve the area's growing medical community and anyone looking for stylish, practical workwear....
Business Spotlight: Adoration Home Health
CULLMAN, Ala. - Adoration Home Health offers in-home health care services help patients stay independent and makes the move from hospital to home easier by offering caring, high-quality support in a...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 13, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 9, Athens Bible 0 - Batting: J. Williams 2-4 (HR), 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 K,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison notches fourth straight win with 9-0 shutout of Athens Bible
ADDISON, Ala. - In a matchup of two of the top 1A squads, the sixth-ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted the seventh-ranked Athens Bible Trojans. Addison dominated...
‘We lost a piece of our history’: Historic Stiefelmeyer Building burns
CULLMAN, Ala. - Firefighters worked for hours Monday to contain a blaze at the historic Stiefelmeyer Building in downtown Cullman, with crews remaining on...
Obituary: Janice Eason Tucker
Funeral service for Janice Eason Tucker, 78, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 13, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Sarah Alice Walker
Funeral services for Sarah Alice Walker, 84, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Janice Jones
Funeral service for Janice Jones, age 77, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, April 14,2026, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro....
Cullman EMS ambulance involved in accident
BETHEL, Ala. - A Cullman EMS ambulance was involved in a motor vehicle accident early Monday morning on U.S. Highway 278 West.
The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire...
ALEA launches new online marine event permit submissionto streamline service
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is enhancing its service to the public with the launch of a new, streamlined online submission form for marine event permits.
The updated...
Pulling for Survivors tractor pull returns during Alabama Strawberry Festival – April 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Pulling for Survivors tractor pull will return Saturday, April 25, at 9 a.m. as part of the Alabama Strawberry Festival. Hosted in...
Harbin found direction at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Psychology Instructor Casey Harbin said he did not intend to become a teacher. After earning degrees in history and psychology from...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Incredible Winston Browne’ by Sean Dietrich
This novel by Sean Dietrich has a dual storyline. The first is about Sheriff Winston Browne and the residents of Moab. The second is about a young girl...
(Updated) 2 dead following 2-vehicle wreck in Walter
Updated April 13, 2026, at 12:20 p.m.
WALTER, Ala. - Two people died as a result of a two-vehicle wreck Sunday evening in the Walter...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Elementary takes 2026 NASP State Championship behind top ten marks from Stracqualursi...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Teams from across Alabama met at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery on Friday for the 2026 NASP Alabama State Championship....
FAITH: Get to know Cullman Christian School
With the 2025-2026 school year coming to a close, registration for next year is now open at Cullman Christian School. The school welcomes families to learn more about enrolling,...
A moment with new UWCC Executive Director Tyler Hooper
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tyler Hooper officially stepped into his role as executive director of the United Way of Cullman County on March 2, 2026.
Hooper said the community has played a significant role in shaping who...
COLUMN: I’ve never been to Oklahoma, but I’ve been to Spain
Yes, I know the songs says, “Well, I’ve never been to Spain, but I’ve been to Oklahoma,” but the opposite is now true for...
Files from Yesteryear: April 11, 1946
From the files of April 11, 1946
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
“I’m a school boy, age nine. I’m interested in the Strawberry Festival parade and...
FAITH: Cullman’s Rachel Hoffman discusses her faith and being a role model for the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior basketball player Rachel Hoffman is so grateful to have God in her life, and He has changed her life...
Sacred Heart holding fundraising walk from Hanceville to Cullman April 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sacred Heart School at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is sponsoring a fundraising walk from the church’s mission church, St. Boniface in...
Wallace State hosts Jill of All Trades event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College hosted the first-ever Jill of All Trades event in Alabama on Friday, April 10. Hosted across the campus, the one-day...
Hanceville Council talks online youth sports registration
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at is April 9 meeting addressed online registration for youth parks and recreation league sports.
Council members voted to use Jarvis Recreation Management registration management software as...
PREP BASEBALL: Big first inning, strong pitching by Drummond & Wallace helps Vinemont get...
VINEMONT, Ala. - April has been very kind to the Vinemont Eagles so far, as they are 3-1 in their first four games of...
Local students, leaders honored with statewide Farm-City Awards
Farm-City grows Alabama through service, student success
AUBURN, Ala. - Service and community involvement took center stage as farmers, leaders and students came together for...
Obituary: Gerald “Squirrely” Eugene Campbell
Was born July 20, 1943, in Alabama and passed away April 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Gerald was a devoted and well-known...
Obituary: Alexander Scott Morton
Alexander Scott Morton, known to most as Alex, passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 27. Alex was born in Jefferson...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Lynn
A Service celebrating the life of Rebecca Ann Lynn, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at...
Obituary: Charles “Elwin” Trimble
Charles "Elwin" Trimble, age 73 of Hanceville, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his residence. He was born April 25, 1952, to...
Obituary: Ronnie Paul Jarrett
Ronnie Paul Jarrett, age 69 of Addison, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2025. He was born February 1, 1957, to John Paul and Thelma...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 10, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Ray Kretzschmar
Born in Garden City, Alabama, Ray was a lifelong member of the community he loved. He will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather,...
Obituary: Joel Wendal Kennemur
Funeral services for Joel W. Kennemur, 83, of Athens will be 12 p.m., Sunday, April 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Honey: Nature’s original sweetener
There are many sweeteners available to us, but the most interesting and diverse is honey. Honey is a product of honey bees and the only insect-derived...
First graders shine in ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ musical at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. – First-grade students of Cullman City Primary School recently took the stage in a vibrant performance of “The Day the Crayons Quit” — a celebration of creativity, confidence and...
Alabama Extension challenges residents to move more this month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. -With warmer temperatures and more sunlight in the evenings, spring is the perfect time to get up, get out and move more. That’s why...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 9, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 8, Winston Co. 5 - Batting: C. Johnson 3-4, 1 RBI Pitching: C. Johnson 6.0 IP, 5 R, 1 ER, 5 K
Cullman...
Cullman County CDC hosting Cullman Family Expo this Saturday, April 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will host its fourth annual Cullman Family Expo this Saturday,...
Cullman Regional Foundation Gala XXV coming April 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman Regional Foundation Gala will take place on Saturday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. at The Venue at Cotton...
Obituary: Nancy Carol Ergle Hudgins
Funeral service for Nancy Carol Ergle Hudgins, 72, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Rev. Jim Hampton
Funeral service for Rev. Jim Hampton, of Baileyton, will be at noon on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Cornerstone Revival Center with Bishop Greg...
Arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Swim Association wraps up competitive season after pair competes at NCSA championships
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Swim Association (CSA) wrapped up their competitive swim season at the end of March after participating in meets held...
Holly Pond distributes funds to area schools
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its April 6 meeting distributed funds to local schools and held a public hearing about vacating roads.
With...
Cullman City Planning Commission notes: April 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met at the city hall auditorium on April 7.
The commission held a public hearing regarding two subdivisions in progress. First on...
Hoop Shoot champs recognized at Cullman City Council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at its Monday, April 6, meeting took a few moments to recognize winners of the local Elks Club 2026 Hoop Shoot.
Winners included Alex Wood...
Pet of the Week: Meet Cookie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cookie is an Australian Shepherd mix with a calm personality, a love for simple moments and a quiet need for reassurance. She’s The Cullman...
TRACK & FIELD: Fallin and Swidecki earn MVP honors; West Point’s boys and Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. - The 2026 Cullman County outdoor track championship was held at Cold Springs high school on Wednesday.
In the boys competitions, West...
Obituary: Benjamin Cody Weeks
Benjamin Cody Weeks passed on April 6, 2026, at the age of 42. He was born on Aug. 29, 1983. Benjamin was a resident...
Obituary: Jerry Craft
Funeral service for Jerry Craft, age 79 of Hartselle, will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
James Doss sentenced to 325 years in sex crimes against children case
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, was sentenced to 325 years in prison by Cullman County Circuit Court...
Arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke
As spring heats up and gives way to summer, it’s important to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat usually peaks between noon-3 p.m. so it's best...
Local Musician Spotlight: Case Graham
CULLMAN, Ala. - Case Graham is a local musician with an excellent reputation for his guitar skills. His style is a combination of rock and metal mixed with groove funk, layered with heavy jazz...
Barefoot University Butterfly Buffet
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, April 3, families gathered at the Sportsman Lake Park Wildflower Garden for a hands-on event called the “Butterfly Buffet,” hosted by Barefoot University.
Alex...
Sportsman Lake Park hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park held its annual Easter Egg Hunt early Saturday morning, April 4. This long-standing tradition keeps growing each year. The free...
Jacobs proclaims April 12–18 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in city
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed April 12–18, 2026 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the critical role emergency dispatchers play in protecting...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 7, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 18, Meek 6 - Batting: J. Williams 2-5 (3B), 2 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 3.0 IP, 0 H, 1 ER, 4 K, W...
PREP SOFTBALL: Benefield’s one-hitter gives Good Hope their third straight County Tournament title in...
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon at the Vinemont Sports Complex, fifth-seeded Good Hope met sixth-seed West Point in the 2026 Cullman County Tournament...
East Elementary’s Lacy Cameron named Alabama Teacher of the Year ‘Sweet 16’ finalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary Fifth-Grade Teacher Lacy Cameron has been named one of 16 finalists (commonly known as the "Sweet 16") for the...
Obituary: Joan Dean Hill
Funeral services for Joan Dean Hill, 88, of Hanceville, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Hanceville Funeral Home. Bro. Christopher Dotson...
Obituary: John Schafer
Funeral service for John Schafer, age 68, of Vinemont, will be at noon on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Macedonia Baptist Church with Jacob...
Cullman overhauls paving plan, ties road projects to data, budget, public oversight
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council has adopted a new ordinance designed to reshape how the city plans, funds and executes street and transportation infrastructure...
Power to the People Act expands Alabama Public Service Commission, limits base rate increases through...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A newly signed state law will expand the Alabama Public Service Commission from three members to seven and prohibit increases in electric retail...
CCPS receives Safe School Award for second year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday, April 6, visited Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) to present the 2025 Safe School Award...
Layton family purchases Trident Marina, expanding presence on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - A familiar name in the Smith Lake marina business has expanded its footprint, with Lynn Layton and Jeff Layton recently purchasing Trident Marina from Jeff Tolbert.
The...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point’s Jones no-hits Fairview, Benefield blanks Vinemont and Cold Springs’ offense...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Softball Tournament got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex on Monday. The three quarterfinal matchups featured three shutouts,...
Obituary: Anne R. Lovell
Anne R. Lovell, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday evening, April 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Mrs. Anne...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Overton knocks out Tulsa, Auburn wins NIT Championship in overtime
INDIANAPOLIS – When Auburn had to have it, Kevin Overton came through.
KO knocked out Tulsa in the NIT championship game, hitting a game-tying 3-pointer with eight seconds...
Alabama Audubon free bird-watching events
Alabama Audubon has several bird-watching events scheduled for 2026. Two free events will take place Saturday, April 11.
Birding at Vulcan Trail
The 2.2-mile Vulcan Trail is located at 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209. It passes by the Vulcan statue...
Alabama Department of Mental Health recognizes Autism Acceptance Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Mental Health is recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month, highlighting the importance of awareness, access to services and support for...
Budget-friendly spring family activities
What better way to spend spring days than to have quality time with your spouse or partner and your littles? The days grow longer and energize us as...
Letter to the Editor: I strongly encourage support for House Bill 389
To the Editor,
Domestic violence is not a distant issue – it is a daily reality in our community. I see firsthand the impact this has on individuals and families across our county.
Law enforcement in Cullman County responds to domestic-related calls regularly, many involving repeat offenders and escalating violence. One of the most dangerous moments for a victim is immediately after an offender is released from custody. We have seen cases where victims are re-assaulted within hours...
Obituary: Beverly Lynette Johnson
Beverly Lynette Johnson, age 49 of Vinemont passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center - Princeton. She was born, January 4, 1977, to Bernice...
Hanceville library hosting poetry contest
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville is currently hosting a free poetry contest. Submissions must be postmarked by April 24.
Library Manager Teresa Rivera said local teacher and published author Will Justice Drake will be...
APLICATIONS
School Tools
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced Monday the launch of a new program to support elementary schools and students with...
