CPD vehicles sporting new designs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department patrol vehicles are sporting new designs. The new styles update the look of the fleet in general, but...
Holly Pond Jazz Band presents ‘Jazz and Red Velvet’ Feb. 15
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Jazz Band will host “Jazz and Red Velvet, Dinner, Dessert and a Show” on Saturday, Feb. 15,...
Local family loses home in fire; donation list provided
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local family of six is safe following a devastating fire; however, they lost all their belongings.
New Hope Baptist Church said Adam and Katie...
Cullman High’s Howze, Townson achieve All State Jazz Band honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School student musicians Lily Howze and Max Townson achieved Alabama All State Jazz Band honors.
The Alabama Bandmasters Association hosted...
Man wanted in Cullman County allegedly assaults Madison County deputy
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. - A man with outstanding felony warrants in Cullman County was taken into custody in Madison County on Wednesday, Jan. 29,...
Hanceville man fails to show up to court in sexual abuse case
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - Morgan County deputies executed a failure to appear warrant on Jan. 28, after John Tillman Flanagan, 36, of Hanceville, failed...
Joppa man charged with child abuse
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Joppa man was arrested on a grand jury warrant by Morgan County deputies on Jan. 24, 2025.
In a case...
Letter to the Editor: Help us fill the empty bowls in Cullman County
It is hard to believe that 20 years ago the first Empty Bowls of Cullman County dinner was held on Nov. 17, 2003. From...
Roe named to Presbyterian College Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC - Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic success of its students for the hard work they do in the classroom each semester.
The...
Obituary: Thomas Henderson Mills
Thomas Henderson Mills was born August 12, 1953, at Mobile Infirmary and died January 28, 2025. Tom grew up in both Evergreen, Alabama, and...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: Grandma groupies
I heard a rumbling noise coming from the second floor of my house. Since we almost never go up there, I thought that one...
78 area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 14,631 students enrolled during fall semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders earn senior night wins over Holly Pond
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Holly Pond Broncos Tuesday night and in addition to celebrating senior night, both Good...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits varsity matchups with Dora
BREMEN, Ala. – After competing in this year’s county tournament last week, the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back on the court...
Obituary: Raymond “Ray” Leslie Morrison
Graveside Service for Raymond "Ray" Leslie Morrison, age 86 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Mountain Grove...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
5 local students named to University of Mississippi fall 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named...
3 local UA Early College students named to Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For fall semester 2024, 587 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List, obtaining a 3.6 or higher...
Cullman City School Board: January meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the January meeting of the Cullman City School Board, several items of interest were discussed, including notable progress in the...
District Court hosts area juniors for mock hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area juniors visited Cullman County District Court this month as part of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Cullman...
Cullman County Commission proposes $3 lodging fee to fund new agricultural center
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Administrator John M. Bullard outlined a proposal from the Cullman County Commission for a $3 per-night lodging fee to...
Cullman City Council moves forward on ‘baby box’ at Fire Station 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday authorized Mayor Woody Jacobs to enter into an agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects senior night wins over Oakman
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats for a two-game set and it was a good night to be a Bulldog. Addison...
Obituary: Bruce Roland Surrett, Sr.
Bruce Roland Surrett Sr, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born in Cullman on May 24,...
Obituary: James Larry McGriff
James Larry McGriff, 74, passed to his eternal home January 25, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Cleveland, Alabama, to Ovis...
Obituary: Rayburn Alvin Federer
Rayburn Alvin Federer, age 81 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Cullman Regional. He was born July 2, 1943, to...
Obituary: Haleigh Beth Moore
Funeral Service for Haleigh Moore, age 29 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man dies following crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man has died following a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:06 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24.
Alabama State Troopers said Victor...
Save the plants! Care tips after Alabama snow
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A historic snow event was not on Alabama’s bingo card for 2025, but January has already ushered in two significant...
Obituary: Howard Bervin Millican
Howard Bervin Millican was born on January 14, 1932 and passed away on January 24, 2025 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Graveside Service will be held on January 29, 2025 at 2...
Obituary: Stewart “Anthony” Piper
Stewart "Anthony" Piper age 63 of Cullman died Thursday, January 23, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.O. and Berniece Piper and...
Obituary: Cecil Thomas Spears
Cecil Thomas (Tommy) Spears, 87, of Hanceville, AL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Walker Baptist Medical...
Obituary: Carl Bruce Hancock
Graveside Service for Carl Bruce Hancock, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Johnson Grove Cemetery...
Redeeming Grace Church to host 3rd annual Love Banquet Feb. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - Couples looking for a special night out can enjoy an evening of food, fun and fellowship at the third annual Love...
COLUMN: Going back where I’ve already been
The late Johnny Cash had a hit song back in 1996 in which he claimed to have been everywhere, man! He mentioned 92 cities...
ADMH unveils new license plate to promote mental health awareness and support
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) recently announced the release of a new distinctive license plate designed to “steer the...
Downtown library hosting Teen Tuesday program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) began hosting its successful “Teen Tuesday” program geared toward 13-18...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 25, 1933
From the files of Jan. 25, 1933
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Jan. 19 - Claude Glass, 27 to Miss Annie Hudson, 21.
Jan. 20 - Hubert Edmondson, 24 to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Winston County 71-49 to win county title, Lady Bulldogs falls...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Winston County Tournament championship games were hosted at Addison High School today and the Bulldogs came away with a split. Winston County’s Lady...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders claim back to back county championships with 60-42 win over Holly...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (2) Good Hope battled (4) Holly Pond in our final matchup from Championship Saturday at the county tournament and the Raiders...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope captures 4th straight county title with 58-51 win over West...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In Saturday’s first varsity championship game, (3) West Point squared off the with the top-seeded Lady Raiders of Good Hope. The...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Cold Springs 48-43 to capture JV boys county...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday’s second county championship game saw (1) Cold Springs clash with (2) West Point and it was a nail-biter between the...
Obituary: Lavinia Joyce McMinn
Lavinia Joyce McMinn, age 86 of Logan died Friday, January 24, 2025.
Joyce enjoyed caring for people through her forty (40) year nursing career.
She was...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope edges Cold Springs 43-40 to claim JV Girls county...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament with a high-powered JV Girls battle between (1) Cold Springs and...
St. Paul’s to honor Sue Westerfield at annual dinner March 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Paul’s Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year for St. Paul’s Lutheran...
Hanceville renames library in honor of Shirley Burden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) has been renamed in honor of longtime librarian Shirley Burden....
Barnett, Roe named to Presbyterian College fall 2024 Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC - Presbyterian College proudly salutes the success of its students by recognizing outstanding academic achievement.
The following local students were named to the...
Cullman City Schools releases update on strategic plan, accomplishments
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, Cullman City Schools is celebrating the accomplishments of its current school board this January...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs advance to county championship games with wins over...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School is hosting the Winston County Basketball Tournament this week and the men and women's teams from Addison played...
(Updated) Bremen shooting suspect arrested
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2025/02/06/bremen-man-continues-to-be-held-without-bond-following-alleged-shooting/
Updated Saturday, Jan. 25, at 12:48 p.m.
After conferring with Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, authorities say Vitkauskas is now being charged...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope advances to county championship game with 78-52 win over Fairview
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our final Friday matchup at the county tournament, (2) Good Hope battled (3) Fairview with a spot in the county...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond topples West Point 53-50 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (4) Holly Pond clashed with the top-seeded West Point Warriors in Friday night’s first varsity matchup at the county tournament and...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope cruises past Fairview 60-39 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We got Friday’s county tournament action started with a JV Girls semifinal matchup between (2) Good Hope and (3) Fairview. The...
Obituary: Rickie Allen Schmale
Rickie Allen Schmale, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Rickie was born in Cullman Alabama on July 12,...
Obituary: Clara Faye Wallen
Funeral services for Clara Faye Barber Wallen, 79, of Cullman will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 28th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will...
Obituary: Paula Brown
Paula R. “Nana” Brown, 60, of Hanceville passed away on January 23, 2025, at her residence. A private family gathering will be held at...
Jacobs proclaims Lutheran Schools Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the week of Jan. 26 through Feb. 3, 2025, “Lutheran Schools...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: Meet Sparkle-Jo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sparkle-Jo, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is an approximately 1-year-old Husky mix.
She has medium energy, and while she looks...
Information sessions planned for Wallace State programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Several Wallace State Community College health science programs will soon be hosting information sessions to provide details to those interested in...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to present ‘Treasures in Song’ Jan. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts is set to present “Treasures in Song: An Heirlooms Recital” on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point punches ticket to county finals with 63-48 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We wrapped up Thursday night’s county tournament action with another varsity girls’ semifinal matchup between (2) Vinemont and (3) West Point....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders down Fairview 51-35 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s first varsity game at the county tournament featured a battle between the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders and the...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs advances to JV Girls finals with 51-33 win over...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We continued play at this year’s county tournament Thursday and we got things started with a JV Girls semifinal battle between...
Obituary: Ressie Cornelius Hill
Funeral services for Ressie Cornelius Hill, 87, of Cullman will be 12 p.m. Monday, January 27th at Center Point Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The week of Jan. 26 through Feb. 3, 2025, has officially been proclaimed “Catholic Schools Week” in the city Cullman by...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Early registration open for 12th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 12th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, offering anglers a chance to compete...
Berlin Town Council approves budget modifications for road, park projects
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a modification to the 2025 budget in order to provide more funds for road...
‘To lift hearts and minds to God’
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church to welcome new organ this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in...
The Garage to host My Bloody Valentine Novice Powerlifting Meet Feb. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Garage and Cullman Barbell will host the My Bloody Valentine Novice Powerlifting Meet on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m....
Obituary: James Aubrey Jones
James Jones, 57 passed away on January 21 at Birmingham Nursing Home and Rehab.
James was a electrician for 35+ years. He loved to travel...
Obituary: Katherine Delores Johnson
Katherine Delores Johnson passed away January 21, 2025. Katherine was born November 11, 1943 to James Luther and Irene Denny.
Katherine is preceded in death...
Obituary: James Freddie Heatherly
James Freddie Heatherly was born December 4, 1943 in Cullman County, Alabama. He began his life in the Crane Hill community and then later...
Obituary: Margie Faye Filyaw
Funeral service for Margie Faye Filyaw, 85, of Falkville will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey recently announced that the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is now open. This nine-week...
ACES: Take to the skies at the 2025 Spray Drone End-User Conference
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is hosting the third annual Spray Drone End-User Conference March 23-26 at the Mobile Convention...
Trump sworn in
WASHINGTON, D.C. - “Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House,...
Jones Chapel VFD reports annual election results
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department held its annual elections this month and recently announced the results.
Fire Chief Clint Thrasher...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope holds on to defeat Cold Springs 80-67, advances to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (2) Good Hope squared off against (7) Cold Springs in Tuesday’s final game of the night and it was a nail-biter...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to semifinals with 71-46 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In the lone girls’ matchup of the night, (3) West Point faced (6) Cold Springs with a spot in the semifinals...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Aggies race past Vinemont 69-48 to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tuesday’s first varsity battle at the county tournament featured a matchup between the third-seeded Fairview Aggies and the sixth seed, Vinemont....
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs rallies to top Good Hope 52-49, advance to JV...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s county basketball tournament resumed at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday night, starting with a high-powered JV boys’ matchup...
Obituary: Dana Michele Slatton
Dana Michele Slatton, 55, of Cullman passed away January 19,2025 peacefully at her home.
She was born December, 17 1969 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Wanda...
Obituary: Hazel Emaline Richter
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hazel Emaline Brock Richter, age 95. She passed away peacefully on January 18,...
Obituary: Kathy Diane Knight
Memorial services for Kathy Diane Knight, 67, of Arab will be from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Be Ready When the Luck Happens’ by Ina Garten
The Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) is the author of 13 bestselling cookbooks, a beloved Food Network personality, an Instagram sensation and a cultural icon. She...
More than 860 earn place on WSCC President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 866 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall...
Local students named to Mississippi College President’s, Dean’s Lists
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...
Tolbert files counterclaim refuting allegations by local realtor
CULLMAN, Ala. – A countersuit filed by Jeff Tolbert in the Circuit Court of Cullman County offered a detailed response to claims made against...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies edge Holly Pond 43-36 in OT to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We wrapped up day two of this year’s county basketball tournament with a varsity girls’ matchup between (5) Holly Pond and...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Broncos battle back to top Hanceville 53-44, advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (4) Holly Pond clashed with (5) Hanceville in our first varsity boys battle of this year’s county tournament Monday night and...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Vinemont advances to semifinals with 62-32 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our first varsity girls’ matchup of this year’s County Tournament, (2) Vinemont squared off against (7) Hanceville Monday afternoon and...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point fends off Fairview 51-41 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament resumed at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday afternoon and we got things started with a JV...
Obituary: John Olen Bailey
Funeral Service for John Olen Bailey, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Barnett Harris
Barbara Ann Barnett Harris, 84, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Born on July 17, 1940, she was the beloved...
APLICATIONS
Introduction to Beekeeping class brings buzz to Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex hosted a special guest, Alabama Beekeepers Association President Phillip Garrison, Thursday evening for an introduction to beekeeping...
