Op-Ed: Powering America’s future starts in Alabama
America’s economic future hinges on energy — its reliability, affordability and availability. Nowhere is that future being written more decisively than in Alabama.
While much...
‘We’re all they have’
Spotlight on local VFDs
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Cullman County is home to more than two dozen volunteer fire departments, all of which share the same...
A note to the Class of 2025: Max Townson
To the graduating class of 2025, here’s a story that may sound similar to yours. As Cullman High School senior Max Townson prepares to...
Anderson, Johnson named principals at West Point, Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Shannon Anderson as the next principal of West Point Elementary School and...
Uhrig, Weaver named principals at Good Hope, Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Ashley Uhrig as the next principal of Good Hope Primary School and...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential this evening
A Flood Watch is in effect for far southeastern Alabama until 1 pm Monday.
For areas in far southeastern Alabama, where both the Flood Watch...
Robles Martinez, Brannan named Fast Track Boys, Girls State representatives
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Giovanny Robles Martinez of Hanceville has been named Wallace State Community College Fast Track Boys State representative, and Brooke Brannan, also...
25 detained in child pornography investigation in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. – More than two dozen people were detained as part of a child pornography investigation in Morgan County on Friday, May...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Charli Kyser’s 2 HRs and 4 RBIs lead Lions past Snead State
ALABASTER, AL | Wallace State rebounded from their loss yesterday to eliminate Snead State 6-0 in the loser’s bracket of the ACCC Div I...
Op-Ed: Upholding integrity in local governance
The need for accountability and broader perspectives
In recent times, Cullman County residents have witnessed a concerning trend among some elected officials: a shift in...
Fairview Town Council talks new Jack’s Family Restaurant, fire department improvements
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on May 5, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Baileyton council recognizes student athlete, sets dates for events
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Windell Calloway and opened with an invocation by Councilman Dewayne...
Pet of the Week: Meet Ms. Willa Dean
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Ms. Willa Dean, a gorgeous Siberian Husky who is approximately 3-4 years old. She is The Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Cullman’s Brian Fortenberry honored in national BBQ competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brian Fortenberry of Fortenberry Farms in Cullman, received an unexpected but thrilling honor recently when he was invited by National BBQ...
Councilman announces run for House District 12 seat; quarterly financial report presented
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth announced at Monday’s council meeting that he will not seek reelection to his seat, and that...
Hudson awarded Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Etta Hudson was awarded the Tagged for Industry Involvement Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison falls at No. 2 Hackleburg in 1A semifinals
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – Addison handled Lynn in round three and they were back on the field for a highly-ranked battle at Hackleburg Thursday night,...
Catholic community celebrates election of first US-born Pope
CULLMAN, Ala. – Just before lunchtime (local) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of a new Pope over the Roman...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions drop 1st game of ACCC Tournament in extra innings
ALABASTER, AL | The Lions opened play in the ACCC Div I Softball Championships with a 5-3 loss to Northwest-Shoals in eight innings. Wallace...
Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Henry Dorough
Charles "Chuck" Henry Dorough, age 52, of Blountsville, Alabama formerly of Pell City, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Chuck Dorough, a devoted...
Obituary: Carol Eugene Callan
Funeral Service for Carol Eugene Callan, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Severe weather threat today and Friday
Scattered thunderstorms, possibly forming into clusters, will enter northwest AL and affect areas mainly near and north of I-20 through the evening.
South of I-20,...
Obituary: Margarette “Kitty” Elaine Lee
Margarette Elaine Lee, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Margarette Elaine Lee was born on May 23rd, 1951, in...
Obituary: David DeJuan Reese
Funeral service for David DeJuan Reese, age 68, of Cullman, will be Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, with...
Obituary: James Melvin Parks
A memorial service for James Melvin Parks, 68, of Vinemont will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
A few severe storms possible today with unsettled weather into next week
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 8 am north of a Livingston – Montgomery – Auburn line.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms...
Ivey signs LuLu’s Law, enabling shark alert system for coastal counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, May 6, officially put her signature on House Bill 437, Lulu’s Law, which establishes a shark...
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the upcoming special election in State House District 12. Qualifying...
Holly Pond Town Council meeting notes: May 5, 2025
HOLLY POND, Ala. - At its Monday, May 5, meeting, the Holly Pond Town Council approved the minutes and financial report from last month’s...
Registration open for Wallace State summer STEAM camps
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is hosting a series of summer STEAM camps from June 9-13 for students entering grades 3-12. The...
Cullman County Relay For Life Benefit Car Show set for May 31
CULLMAN, Ala. - The community is invited to come out and support a good cause at the upcoming Cullman County Relay For Life Benefit...
DA: 58 cases dismissed due to Hanceville PD’s illegal actions
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Wednesday, May 7, said that 58 felony cases have been dismissed due to the...
Chamblee named new Cullman County Schools transportation director
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Kyle Chamblee as the next Cullman County Schools transportation director.
Chamblee is currently...
Aderholt announces over $1.9M in FAA grants for Cullman, Albertville airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Wednesday announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $1.9 million in federal...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s season ends at North Regional; Meek, Addison compete at East...
FLORENCE, Ala. – After splitting its first two North Regional matchups on Tuesday, Good Hope returned to the field Wednesday for an elimination game...
WSCC TENNIS: Women’s Tennis finishes Top 10 at National Championships
TYLER, TX | The Wallace State Lions women's tennis team recently competed in the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championships in Tyler, TX. They...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions have their sights set on another ACCC tournament championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The ninth-ranked Wallace State Lions' softball team heads to Alabaster on Thursday as the top seed in the 2025 ACCC Softball Championship. They...
WSCC BASEBALL: Lions look to make some noise at ACCC Tournament Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Lions' baseball team heads to Oxford on Thursday to compete in the 2025 ACCC Division I Baseball Championship. They finished...
Obituary: Larry Doyle Garner
Larry Doyle Garner, 84, of Cullman passed into Glory on May 6th 2025.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at...
Obituary: Alan Lewis White
A memorial service for Alan Lewis White, 78, of Cullman will be held Saturday, May 10th, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Read Between the Wines’ at Sipsey Winery
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Read Between the Wines Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at Sipsey Winery inside The Flying...
Boilin’ for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third annual Boatin’ and Boilin’ fundraiser was held at The Grille at Trident Marina on Saturday, May 3, hosted by...
Berlin getting $295K from State to widen, resurface Mt. Carmel Drive
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, recently announced he secured more than $545,000 in funding from the Ivey administration...
Ivey signs SB119 ‘intended to combat inner city gun violence’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, May 5, signed Senate Bill 119, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, and Rep. Cynthia...
Cullman man gets 50 years for 2019 escape from detention center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man, who was found guilty by a Cullman County jury on Thursday, April 3, 2025, of second-degree escape, on...
Hanceville’s annual Fish-O-Rama returns May 22–24 with new Special Needs division
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Parks & Recreation will host its annual Fish-O-Rama fishing tournament from May 22 to 24 at Veterans...
Wallace State Women’s Golf advances to National Tournament
OXFORD, AL | The Wallace State Women's Golf team competed in the NJCAA South District Tournament at Cider Ridge Golf Club last week. The...
Obituary: Norma Elise Lampitt
Funeral services for Norma Lampitt of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanceville. Pastor John Jankens...
Lindsey, Taylor, Rutherford named principals at Hanceville, Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Michael Lindsey as the first principal of Hanceville Primary School and Troy...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope splits with Dora, Hamilton at North Regional
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders secured an area championship last week and they were back on the field Tuesday morning at the...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hollingsworth announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth on Monday, May 5, announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison preparing for semifinal series at No.2 Hackleburg
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs (27-9) took care of business last week, sweeping Lynn (12-1, 11-6) to advance to the state semifinals for...
House District 11 candidates: Who’s paying whom?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Understanding where candidates’ funding comes from and where it goes can help voters understand what candidates believe and which causes they...
Searching for treasures: Senior event May 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center will host a special event on Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m. featuring Alabama historian, speaker, explorer,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs, Hanceville fall at regional tournaments
FLORENCE, Ala. – Both the Cold Springs Eagles and Hanceville Bulldogs finished runner up at their respective area tournaments last week and they were...
Obituary: Glenda Lee Campbell
Glenda Lee Campbell fought the good fight .. finished her race on earth … and entered the gates of heaven on May 3, 2025.
No...
Obituary: Joseph Edward Conn III
Joseph Edward Conn III of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 67.
Born in 1957, Joseph moved to Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Memories mean more to me than any crown’: Auburn Burtis crowned as Miss West...
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School held its annual Miss West Point Pageant on April 19 and freshman Auburn Burtis beat out...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Lions clinch ACCC regular season championship after split at Southern Union
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Lions secured the 2025 regular season conference championship with a split of their two-game series at Southern Union on Thursday....
COLUMN: A fresh coat of paint works wonders
She said, “What do you not do? You write, you sing, you play instruments and you even build instruments. Do you paint?”
I grinned and...
ACES: Alabama Farm Poll coming to a mailbox near you
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - A random sampling of Alabama farmers will receive the Alabama Farm Poll from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn...
Obituary: William Durell Thornton
William Durell Thornton, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
William is survived by his daughters Janet Moody(Danny) and Jennifer...
2nd annual Pickleball Tournament returns to Arley Day Festival May 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Arley Day Festival will host its second annual Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at Hamner Memorial Park in Arley....
Cullman elementary students enjoy STEM Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from East and West Elementary Schools spent Thursday, May 1, making marshmallow catapults, learning computer code and more as part...
CPD honors local child nutrition workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department partnered with Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe and the south Cullman Walmart on...
‘This is really about inspiring a love of reading’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County recently celebrated the relaunch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Now, the UWCC oversees the Imagination...
Jordan’s Junk Drawer raises over $2.6K
CULLMAN, Ala. – A group of local residents, through a charitable drive born out of Leadership Cullman County – Jordan’s Junk Drawer – recently...
Files from Yesteryear: May 3, 1934
From the files of May 3, 1934
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STATE TRACK MEET: Cold Springs captures 2A Girls championship; full local results from Cullman,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Track & Field Championships were held in Cullman and Gulf Shores this weekend and the Cold Springs...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 7 Vinemont falls to No. 3 Winfield in quarterfinals
VINEMONT, Ala. – After defeating Phil Campbell in round two, the Vinemont Eagles were back home at Mike Cupp Field Friday afternoon to host...
Obituary: Brayden Cole Hand
Brayden Cole Hand, age 17, of Cullman, passed away on April 30, 2025, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. A Celebration of Life will be...
STATE TRACK MEET: Local standouts earn medals at 4A-7A State Meet in Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES, Ala. – We had a big group of local standouts in the field at the AHSAA 4A-7A State Outdoor Track & Field...
Metcalfe, Stallings named April 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...
14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer Archery Tournament set for Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D Archery Tournament is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Cullman...
Another round of heavy rain and possible severe storms today
A line of showers and thunderstorms ahead of a strong cold front in western Tennessee and Mississippi at 7 am will reach northwestern Alabama...
Fairview awarded $144.5K for sewer project necessary to build Jack’s restaurant
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Town of Fairview was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $144,500.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Jerald Wade Shannon
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Jerald Wade Shannon, 79, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Shannon...
Pet of the Week: Take a garden stroll with Tulip
CULLMAN, Ala. - Take a moment to get to know Tulip, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week! Tulip is an Aussie/border collie mix who...
Wallace State brings homes 40 medals from Alabama SkillsUSA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 40 medals from the Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championships and Career Expo held last week...
Increased severe weather threat today
…Areas near and north of I-20 upgraded to Enhanced Risk today…
Due to forecast higher instability and a slightly southward track of the upper-level system,...
Celebrating Paula Garmon Harris’ journey from Wallace State to pharmacy leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Paula Garmon Harris’ story is a testament to the transformative power of community colleges. As a proud alumna of Wallace State...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison sweeps Lynn to advance to 1A semifinals
ADDISON, Ala. – After defeating Pickens Academy on the road in round two, the Addison Bulldogs were back home hosting Lynn in the Class...
CCSO makes 2 separate drug trafficking arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office took multiple firearms and a large amount of narcotics off the streets recently in two separate...
Obituary: Lesa Jeanette Miller Carr
Lesa Jeanette Miller Carr, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 29, 2025. Mrs. Carr was 61 years old. Lesa was born on August...
Obituary: Frederick Michael Ellard
Frederick Michael Ellard, of Athens, Alabama, passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 73. Mr. Ellard was born in Cullman County,...
Obituary: Marilou Kremsner
Funeral Service for Marilou Kremsner, age 60 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC students inducted into English and Math honor societies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed new members to the Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies during the Spring...
CHS seniors take final bow in ‘Tuck Everlasting’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre performed “Tuck Everlasting” from April 22-26, with students pouring their hearts into each performance – acting, singing,...
A few severe storms possible today through Saturday
Scattered showers and non-severe severe thunderstorms will affect the state this morning, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms mainly across the western and...
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🍓🌞 From strawberry fields to scenic parks, the latest Community Matters is your guide to making the most of summer in Cullman...
‘I want every student to know that they matter’
Addison Principal Micah Smothers retiring
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison High School Principal Micah Smothers has known one career in his life: education. After 34 years...
Obituary: William “Levon” Harper
William "Levon" Harper, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Levon was born in Fairview...
Obituary: Terry Wayne Fields
Funeral services for Terry Wayne Fields, 66, of Colony will be 12 p.m. Saturday May 3rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Mitchell Carter Kelley
Mitchell Carter Kelley, 69, of Falkville, died Sunday, May 29, 2022
He is survived by his wife: Donna Kelley; son: Shannon Lee Kelley (Anita); granddaughters:...
