COLUMN: I have gone back to college
I am most thankful to have had the opportunity to get a college and seminary education. There was a time in my younger life...
Deacons of Diocese of Birmingham hold annual retreat at St. Bernard Abbey
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Deacons of the Diocese of Birmingham, along with their wives, gathered for their annual retreat at St. Bernard Abbey, where...
Hands-on small farm equipment training workshop for beginning farmers and veterans Feb. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Small and beginning farmers will have the opportunity to explore essential farm equipment at the upcoming Small Farm Equipment Demo -...
Obituary: Alan Monoval Miner
Visitation for Alan Monoval Miner, age 65, of Cullman, will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Cullman...
(Update) Man arrested in connection with body found in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman man has been arrested in connection with the body that was found at a Good Hope park Saturday,...
Cullman City Primary School kindergarten registration info for 2025-2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School is looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, with calendar dates and registration information now available for...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to host Audition Workshop Feb. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Aspiring performers looking to sharpen their audition skills will have a unique opportunity to learn from industry professionals at the upcoming...
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 8, 1945
From the files of Feb. 8, 1945
Wedding Image
SGT. and MRS. BENJAMIN HERMAN REID are pictured following their wedding on January 22. Mrs. Reid is...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point drops Sub-Regional matchup with Brewer 59-54
WEST POINT, Ala. – It was a packed house inside West Point’s Jim Boyd Gymnasium Saturday night as the Warriors faced off against the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman falls to Clay-Chalkville in Sub-Regional, 50-49
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Jasper to win the area title earlier this week, Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Saturday night for...
Op-Ed: Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts is a piece of Cullman that was missing...
Whew.
I must have said that in my head a dozen times on Thursday, Jan. 30, as I watched the students of Heirlooms Fine &...
EDAA welcomes Jamie Troutman as new board president
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jamie Troutman has been appointed president of the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) Board of Directors, officially assuming the role...
Hanceville’s McKean named to Abilene Christian University fall 2024 Dean’s Honor Roll
ABILENE, Texas - Abilene Christian University has named Kaci McKean of Hanceville to the fall 2024 Dean's Honor Roll. McKean is a senior Art...
Cullman’s Jiang named to fall 2024 Dean’s List at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA, Ga. - Allen Jiang of Cullman made the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation...
Celebrity 1st grader: ‘Hot Rod’ Gibbs
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond first grader “Hot Rod” Lincoln Gibbs, 7, turned heads in Biloxi recently during the 30th annual Professional Cowboy...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond downs Colbert County 54-39 to advance to NW Regional
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After knocking off Vinemont to win the Class 3A, Area 11 championship, the Holly Pond Lady Broncos were back home...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders advance to Sweet 16 with 71-41 win over Wilson
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The defending 4A state champion Lady Raiders were back home to continue their postseason run with a Sub-Regional matchup against...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CHS senior Hollis shines at 2024 Art Expo for High School Students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) was the place to be on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, as the university hosted...
‘Cultivating Cullman’: Chamber Luncheon spotlights local agriculture
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its latest Community Luncheon, this time with a theme of “Cultivating Cullman,” with...
WSCC Broadway Night production to focus on ‘Love: The Good, The Bad and The...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Love will be in the air at Wallace State Community College on Thursday, Feb. 13, when the Fine and Performing Arts...
Pet of the Week: Order up! Meet Soft Taco
CULLMAN, Ala. - Soft Taco, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a beautiful terrier/hound mix who is approximately 3 years old. He is...
More businesses join WSCC Powerful Partnerships program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Three more companies have signed on the dotted line to join the Powerful Partnerships program at Wallace State Community College, providing...
Bremen man continues to be held without bond following alleged shooting
BREMEN, Ala. - A Bremen man has been behind bars since an alleged shooting Friday night, Jan. 24, that sent one person to an...
Obituary: Paul Charles Herrick
Paul Charles Herrick, age 63, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
A celebration of life memorial service for Paul will be...
Obituary: Lonnie Williams Harris, Jr.
Lonnie Williams Harris Jr., of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Mr. Harris was born on May...
Obituary: Jerry “Beaver” Mathis
Funeral services for Jerry “Beaver” Mathis, 66, of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Saturday February 8th at Ryans Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Mathis will...
Obituary: Timothy Wayne Roberts
Celebration of Life Service for Timothy Wayne Roberts, age 54 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Faith...
Obituary: Koby Eugene Tankersley
Funeral Service for Koby Eugene Tankersley, age 23 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Robert Allen Shoemaker
Funeral service for Robert Allen Shoemaker, 89, of the Blair Community will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home...
Fairview Council talks ball fields, park progress
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council at its monthly meeting on Feb. 3, discussed ball fields and the progress on the proposed new...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Marshall honors CCPS for Safe Schools award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School was honored for its efforts and commitment to school safety, with the campus one of only six...
CCSO, MCSO hold K9 Detection and Tracking Seminar
CULLMAN, Ala. - Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 3-5, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a K9 Detection and...
Baileyton Council increases recreation sports league fees, forgoes salary increases
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council at its Feb. 3 meeting talked sports fees and salary increases, decided to increase the former and...
Local students named to Mississippi State President’s, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates 4,569 students who were named to the fall 2024 President's List. These students achieved a 3.80...
4th annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Feb. 8
VINEMONT, Ala. - The fourth annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Vinemont Elementary School...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman comes from behind to top Jasper 66-61, wins 4th consecutive area...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The stands were packed in Bearcat Arena for this year’s 6A, Area 13 Championship Game Wednesday night and the crowd enjoyed...
Obituary: Etta Christeen Tolbert
Etta Christeen Tolbert, age 88 of Cullman, died Monday, February 3, 2025 at Woodland Village nursing home.
Christeen was a long-time seamstress at Cullman Lingerie....
Obituary: Dana Lee Reyes
Funeral Service for Dana Lee Reyes, age 55 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Moore Elliott
Funeral services for Rebecca Ann Moore Elliott, 73, of Birmingham, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
FAITH: St. Bernard Prep joins thousands at 2025 March for Life
Students from St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman joined thousands of pro-life advocates at the nation’s capital for the annual March for Life, a...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local VFD chiefs talk training, planning
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department recently held a Ropes and Knots training course at a Berlin Volunteer Fire Department...
St. Bernard Prep senior spotlight: Joey Shadowens
St. Bernard Prep School proudly shines a spotlight on senior Joey Shadowens, whose remarkable achievements and diverse talents set him apart as a standout...
Crocker appointed to Alabama Coroners Training Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker was recently appointed by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to the Alabama Coroners Training Commission...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek defeats Addison 55-43 to win area championship
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Meek Tigers for the 1A-Area 14 championship game Tuesday night and were looking for the season sweep. Addison defeated...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope falls at West Morgan in area title game 67-51
TRINITY, Ala. – After tipping off the Class 4A, Area 13 tournament with a win over East Lawrence on Saturday, the Good Hope Raiders traveled...
Ivey delivers 2025 State of the State address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday night, Feb. 4, delivered her latest State of the State address.
Below are her remarks, in their...
Obituary: Cora England Lowry
Cora England Lowry, 83, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on June 5, 1941, she...
Obituary: Wendy Kay Wilhite
Wendy Kay Wilhite, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Wendy was a loving wife and mother. Wendy dedicated her...
Obituary: Jimmie Don Buchanan
Funeral Service for Jimmie Don Buchanan, age 77 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Dalton Lane Herfurth
Celebration of Life Service for Dalton Lane Herfurth, age 25 of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Desperation...
Obituary: Billie Faye Glover
Funeral services for Billie Faye Cornett Glover, 94, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Safe Haven Baby Box to be installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Safe Haven Baby Box will be installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station 3 on the north side of the city,...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Scholarship auditions scheduled at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced dates for scholarship auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year, with...
St. Bernard Athletic Boosters to host Annual Draw Down Dinner Feb. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard Athletic Boosters will host the annual Draw Down Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles defeat Falkville to win area championships
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hosted both the girls’ and boys’ Class 2A, Area 11 tournament championship games Monday night and both...
Circuit Court issues directive for nursing mothers called to jury duty
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas recently issued a directive clarifying the status of nursing mothers called to jury duty. According...
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard downs Addison 42-33 to win area title
CULLMAN, Ala. – Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play for the 1A Area 14 title against the top seeded St. Bernard Lady Saints...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond topples Vinemont 54-42 to win area title
VINEMONT, Ala. – After posting wins in the semifinals Friday night, Vinemont and Holly Pond were back on the court Monday night to play...
Obituary: Annis Juanita Burdick
Annis Juanita Burdick, age 94, of Eva, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Juanita was an humble soul who was loved by all...
Obituary: Danny Ray Thomas
Danny Ray Thomas, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 71. Mr. Thomas was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee,...
Obituary: Douglas “Joe” Brock
Graveside services for Douglas Franklin “Joe” Brock will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in...
Obituary: Robert Earl Bailey
Funeral Service for Mr. Robert Earl Bailey, age 62 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: A nice little snow-cation
Well, I said, “Let it snow,” and it did. Thankfully, this one was no blizzard, but it was deep enough to make some snow...
Obituary: Pamela Cochran
Pamela Cochran, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born on June 3rd, 1945, to Herman and...
Obituary: Joe Destafino
Joe Destafino, age 60 of Hanceville passed away at his residence on January 30, 2025.
He was born Wednesday December 23, 1964 in Birmingham,...
Obituary: Rex Johnny Wood, Jr.
Rex Johnny Wood Jr. was born October 11, 1929 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Viola Harris Wood,...
Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene hosts Coffee with a Cop
CULLMAN, Ala. - For over 10 years, Coffee with a Cop has been bringing the community closer to local law enforcement. The latest event,...
CPD officers achieve FTO certifications
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three Cullman Police Department officers ̶ Josh Spinks, Ryan Whisenhunt and Michael Bryant ̶ recently achieved their Field Training Officer (FTO)...
Pet of the Week: Houston, we have adoptions on the way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the adorable Heeler/Rottweiler mix, Houston, the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week!
He is approximately 1 year old and has medium...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison, Meek advance to area tournament finals
ADDISON, Ala. – This year’s Boys’ 1A, Area 14 Tournament tipped off at Addison High School Saturday night and both the hometown Bulldogs and...
Rainer: ADCNR strives to continue trend in 2025 after great success in 2024
To say 2024 was an outstanding year for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) would border on understatement, and plans for...
Obituary: Herbert ‘Jack’ Benton King
Funeral service for Herbert 'Jack' Benton King, age 92 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Charles Lynn Patton
Funeral Service for Charles Lynn Patton, age 58 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Springhill Baptist Church...
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 2, 1928
From the files of Feb. 2, 1928
GROUND HOG SEES SHADDOW FEB. 2nd—BAD WEATHER FORECAST
When Mr. Ground Hog looked as he emerged from his winter...
Native Trees for Me: Lunch & Learn to help residents choose the right trees...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents interested in planting native trees and shrubs can gain expert guidance at the upcoming Lunch & Learn: Native Trees...
Library hosting Empty Bowls event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host an event in partnership with Empty Bowls of...
Wallace State opens season with wins over Frontier
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Lions opened the 2025 season with a double header against Frontier Community College (Fairfield, IL) Friday afternoon and...
CATA Culinary Arts program hosting monthly lunch event Feb. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Culinary Arts program will host a lunch on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m....
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard, Addison earn area tournament wins
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Saint Bernard Ladies, winners of the regular season area title, won the right to host the 1A, Area 13 tournament. Addison...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Holly Pond advance to area tournament finals with wins
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament was in full swing at Vinemont High School Friday night and a pair of local...
2025 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show this Sunday, Feb. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Cullman community are preparing to showcase their talents to benefit nursery and pediatric services at Cullman Regional on...
Studio K & Co. Salon hosting Galentine’s Day Celebration Feb. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents looking for a day full of shopping, beauty services and giveaways won’t want to miss the Galentine’s Day event...
Obituary: Obera “Bea” Talley Mack
Obera "Bea" Talley Mack, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on...
Obituary: Charles Andrew Walls
Charles Andrew Walls, known to most as Andy, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 57. Mr. Walls was born in...
Obituary: Kathy Reneea Teichmiller
Funeral Service for Kathy Reneea Teichmiller, age 70 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Viola Graves
Funeral service for Viola Graves, 97, of Vinemont will be at 1 p.m., Monday, February 3rd, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 31, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 31, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
5 tips for filing taxes
For most Americans, the deadline to file 2024 federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is Monday, April 15, 2025, unless extended...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hires Trent Walker as new Bearcats head coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Board of Education met at Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Friday morning and introduced Trent Walker as...
Enhance your green thumb at the 28th annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference
FLORENCE, Ala. - The 28th annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference will take place on March 7, 2025, at Cross Point Church of Christ...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville holds on to top Vinemont in area tournament 44-33
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament tipped off at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Thursday night with a matchup between the Bulldogs...
Obituary: Richard “Ricky” Louis Madaris
Richard “Ricky” Louis Madaris, 67, of Holly Pond, AL, went home with the Lord on January 22, 2025, after the most heroic battle against...
Obituary: Unita Faye Bryant
Memorial Service for Unita Faye Bryant, age 57 of Cullman, will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on February 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. with...
Obituary: Peggy Harrison Ambrose
Funeral Service for Peggy Ambrose, age 77 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Barbara Jean Graves
Funeral service for Barbara Jean Graves, 86, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
