Obituary: Lisa Strong
Mrs. Strong passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 18, 1954, to John Speakman and Zelma Hardin...
Obituary: Kelton Franklin Harris
Graveside service for Kelton Franklin Harris, 79, of Crane Hill will be at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at Livingston Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: James Milton Abbott
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for James Milton ‘Buddy’ Abbott, 80, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont, Addison ready to host round 3 matchups
VINEMONT, Ala. – Both Vinemont and Addison won tiebreaker games over Phil Campbell and Pickens Academy on the road last week and now they’ll...
FAITH: ‘I’m excited to live my life for Him’: Hanceville’s Karys Henderson discusses relationship...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Karys Henderson has faced some adversity in her life but thanks God for helping her along the way. In this...
COLUMN: Breakup songs
Wait for a rainy, cold, black-and-white movie kind of afternoon. Have a box of tissues handy, then grab a pint of Ben and Jerry’s....
Line of storms coming Thursday
A line of storms is forecast to enter northwestern Alabama Thursday afternoon and continue southeastward through the evening. The greatest risk will be damaging...
ALEA: May 7 is STAR ID federal enforcement date; residents can still obtain STAR...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reiterated that Alabama residents will still be able to obtain their STAR ID from an...
Obituary: Agnes Loyd Nunnelley
Graveside service for Agnes Nunnelley, 74, of Baileyton, will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025 at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Nellie Ann Welch
Nellie Ann Welch, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Nellie was born in Florida on April 30, 1950,...
Obituary: Doris Jean Brown
Funeral service for Doris Jean Brown, 83, of Vinemont will be at 12 p.m., Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Pilot Club hosts 30th annual Fashion Show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman celebrated its 30th annual Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 23, at The Venue at Cotton Creek....
‘It’s such a great community event’: Brooks’ Place holds 25th annual Safe Kids Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brooks’ Place – The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, held the 25th annual Safe Kids Expo on Saturday, April 26, at...
Sweet success
Alabama Strawberry Festival breaks records
CULLMAN, Ala. — The sweet smell of fresh strawberries and festival food filled the air downtown as crowds poured into...
Food Truck Night tonight at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tonight, Tuesday, April 29, Sportsman Lake Park will host Food Truck Night from 4-8.
This is the second year the park has...
PREP SOFTBALL: Meek outlasts Addison to win area title
ARLEY, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs traveled to Meek High School to take on the Tigers in this year’s 1A, Area 14 tournament Monday...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope captures area championship, Monday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – With the Class 4A, Area 13 championship on the line, the Good Hope Lady Raiders faced off against Danville on...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 7 Vinemont advances to quarterfinals with 15-5 win over Phil...
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – After splitting their first two games with the Bobcats on Saturday, the Vinemont Eagles returned to Phil Campbell for the...
Cullman man killed in Hwy. 31 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and 24th Street...
Obituary: Mary Jane Mooney
Mary Jane Mooney, age 74, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Tilford “Tip”...
Obituary: Freida Nichols Boren
A Graveside Service for Freida Nichols Boren, age 86 of Hanceville, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at with Jimmy...
Obituary: Andrew Lee Tankersley
Funeral Service for Andrew Lee Tankersley, age 78 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Terry Lee McBrayer
Terry Lee McBrayer, age 70 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Falkville Health Care Center. He was born Saturday, June...
Obituary: Cheryl Ann Fields
Cheryl Ann Fields, age 62 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born August 21, 1962, to...
Obituary: Estol ‘Rex’ Holloway
Graveside service for Estol 'Rex' Holloway, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Ronald Paul Lynn
Funeral service for Ronald Paul Lynn, 73, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 1st. 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Donald Wayne Kinsaul
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for Donald Wayne Kinsaul, 71, of Cullman.
Mr. Kinsaul passed away April 26, 2025 at his residence. ...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Everyone truly wants the best for each other’: Fairview’s Jordan Simmons reflects...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Jordan Simmons has spent the last six seasons playing on the Aggies’ JV and varsity softball teams and in...
Parkside School celebrates Hoop Shoot national champion Paxton Plourd
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Monday morning was a special one at Parkside School. Before school began, the gymnasium was packed with students waiting to surprise...
COLUMN: Cake-baking day is one of the best
I’m wondering if Saturdays have always been cake-baking day. That seemed to have been the case when I was a child, and now, many...
Obituary: Nancy Rebecca Harrison Moore
Nancy Rebecca Harrison Moore passed away Saturday, April, 26, 2025. She was born July, 16, 1955 to Leonard and Myrtie Turner Harrison.
She was preceded...
From Lego Masters to young artists – 4-H Round Up brings out the best...
CULLMAN, Ala. - From Lego builds and homemade art to freestyle soccer routines and more, the Cullman County 4-H Round Up on April 22,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope collects wins over East Lawrence, Danville; area tournament scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. --- The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back home hosting this year’s 4A, Area 13 tournament on Saturday and they kicked...
Obituary: William Scott Hale
Funeral service for William Scott Hale, 65, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Files from Yesteryear: April 26,1934
From the files of April 26, 1934
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PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 7 Vinemont splits doubleheader at Phil Campbell, game 3 set...
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Vinemont took down Randolph County at home in round one and the Eagles’ postseason campaign continued with a round two...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman falls to Pell City in round 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats dominated their opening round series against Hazel Green last week and they were back on Bill Shelton Field to...
Pulling for Survivors: Fire truck pull to benefit Victim Services set for May 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman will host its first-ever Pulling for Survivors fire truck pull event on Saturday, May 3, from 10...
Fairview students competing in underwater ROV event at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School are competing in the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) ROV Competition Northern Gulf Coast Regional at...
4th annual Pops in the Park tonight in Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. - April is Jazz Appreciation Month and the Holly Pond High School Band will host its fourth annual Pops in the...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison splits with Pickens Academy, game 3 set for...
CARROLLTON, Ala. – After dominating Skyline in round one, the Addison Bulldogs hit the road for a round two battle at Pickens Academy on...
Obituary: James Travis Hudson
James Travis Hudson, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
James is survived by his wife of 17 years, Janice...
Obituary: Roger “Bud” Moon
Roger "Bud" Moon, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born and raised in Holly Pond, AL, he never...
‘Always be kind and love everyone, no matter who they are’: Cold Springs’ Lainey...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival pageant was held at Cullman High School on April 12 and Cold Springs' sophomore Lainey...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Bradberry announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jill Bradberry recently announced her candidacy for Place 1 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Bradberry’s announcement, unedited and...
Harrison announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cheryl Gable Harrison recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Harrison’s...
Urologist Leor Arbel joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed Leor Arbel, MD, to Cullman Regional Medical Group. Arbel is the fourth urologist to join the hospital’s...
Pet of the Week: Meet Misty Steele!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the beautiful and sweet Misty Steele, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She’s a domestic shorthair who is approximately...
Cullman Regional Foundation Gala XXIV to honor Brown, Lyrene, Culpepper, Jowers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman Regional Foundation Gala will take place this Saturday, April 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Venue at Cotton...
Obituary: Rosella Speegle Akers
Rosella Speegle Akers, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1938, to the...
Obituary: Doyle Everett Sadler
A graveside service for Doyle Everett Sadler, 96, of Cullman will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26th at Garden City Cemetery Billy Randolph will...
Obituary: Myra Angela Deese
Memorial Service for Myra Angela Deese will be April 25, 2025, at 4 p.m. with visitation at 3:30 p.m. for friends and family at...
Obituary: Mary Ann Clarke
Mary Ann Clarke, age 90, of Crane Hill, passed away on Tuesday, Aprill 22, 2025. She will be laid to rest at Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC: Celebrating Alan Wood’s journey to community leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Alan Wood has been in banking for 40 years and traces his successful career back to his time at Wallace State...
Cullman library curating ‘Tiny Art Gallery’
CULLMAN, Ala. – All month, the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) has been providing tiny canvases for patrons to...
Cullman City Schools to open out-of-district kindergarten registration May 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents with young students outside the Cullman City Schools district who are interested in enrolling their children as out-of-district students will...
Locals earn statewide Farm-City honors
Farm-City honors exceptional students, volunteers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Farm-City celebrated the multiplying effect of county committees’ work in schools and communities during its annual...
Cullman City Council moves on airport improvements, celebrates local athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday opened its meeting by welcoming athletes from Cullman Gymnastics, to celebrate their recent victory at...
Alabama Strawberry Festival set to celebrate 86 years of tradition and community spirit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival is back for its 86th year, promising an even bigger and better celebration of community, agriculture and...
Obituary: Kathryn Lin Denny
Kathryn Lin Denny, age 30, of Laceys springs, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Kathryn is survived by her parents David & Ronda...
Obituary: Brenda Sue Jones Bonds
Funeral service for Brenda Sue Jones Bonds, 64, of Joppa, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
St. Bernard Prep represented at Talladega Superspeedway
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School received a thrilling opportunity to be represented on the national stage this weekend, thanks to the generosity...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Students commit to Wallace State Applied Technology programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Dozens of students put pen to paper recently, committing to Applied Technology programs at Wallace State Community College as part of...
‘Schoolhouse Rock’ camp set for June 9-14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is hosting a “Schoolhouse Rock” music camp this summer, offering students a fun and energetic introduction...
WPHS quiz bowl team to compete in national championship April 25
WEST POINT, Ala. - With its strong finish at the William Rufus King Memorial Tournament, the quiz bowl team from West Point High School...
25th annual Safe Kids Expo coming April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 25th annual Safe Kids Expo will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-1p.m. at Sportsman Lake Park.
The event...
Wallace State names Duarte, Sutherland Student and Teacher of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized its Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year at the recent State of Education...
Local attorney charged with DUI
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local attorney has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
According to the Cullman Police Department, Kimberly Drake, 57, of...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City school board honors Faulk, Kennedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its April meeting named Employees of the Month. Support Services Coordinator Hayden Faulk and Technology...
Flourish’s Kentucky Derby Bingo event raises $34K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman hosted a fun-filled night recently at its Kentucky Derby Bingo fundraiser. Held at Cotton Creek Venue,...
Local spotlight: The Forty Acre Wood
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nestled in the Terri Pines neighborhood, The Forty Acre Wood is a destination for families seeking outdoor adventure in the spring...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont, Cullman, Addison preparing for round 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – With round one of this year’s state baseball playoffs in the books, we have three local teams remaining in the field...
Cullman City Council celebrates local athletes’ state championship
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday opened its meeting by welcoming athletes from Cullman Gymnastics, to celebrate their recent victory at...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope downs Cordova 8-2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Lady Raiders were back home hosting a senior night matchup against Cordova on Monday and after Good Hope jumped...
Obituary: Melvin Eugene ‘Gene’ Clayton
Funeral service for Melvin Eugene ‘Gene’ Clayton, 87, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It touched a lot of people’s hearts’: Jillian Zapka to represent Good Hope in...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Jillian Zapka will be representing Good Hope High School in the upcoming Fair Queen pageant this fall and she’s already...
Obituary: William Michael Hughes
William Michael “Mike” Hughes, from Fort Deposit, AL and a resident of Montgomery, AL, departed for his Heavenly Home on April 16, 2025. He...
Obituary: Martha Joan Ellinger
Martha Joan Ellinger, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Martha was born in Cullman County on January 22,...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne Knight
Funeral Service for Bobby Wayne Knight, age 67 of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Felton Curtis Easterwood
Funeral Services for Felton Easterwood, will be Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Scott Adams and Colby...
Op-ed: Truth matters – Alabama’s voter rolls
President Abraham Lincoln said, "You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but...
3 Birmingham residents charged with organized retail theft in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three Birmingham residents were arrested and charged in Cullman on Friday, April 18, with organized retail theft.
According to the City of...
‘Everyone deserves to be treated equally and have all the same opportunities’: Vinemont’s Makenna...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Junior Makenna Howard will represent Vinemont in the Fair Queen pageant this October. She has been competing in pageants ever since...
COLUMN: A biography with a different ending
I did not grow up in a family of readers. Oh, I don’t mean my family was illiterate. My parents could read; they simply...
WSCC: Celebrating Chibueze Meremetoh’s journey to a nursing degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Chibueze “Chi” Meremetoh is a proud alumnus of Wallace State Community College, where he earned his associate degree in nursing while...
FAITH: ‘finding God for yourself is one of the most important things you can...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview senior Emily Benson is so happy to have God in her life and in this interview, she talked about different...
Wallace State earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College on Tuesday announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly®...
Files from Yesteryear: April 19,1945
From the files of April 19,1945
To and FroBy EAGLE EYE
Friday the thirteenth was a lucky day for competition when the Cullman County High school...
Vendor applications open for 2025 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival is preparing for another year of grilled cheese thrills and competition and is now accepting...
COLUMN: ‘Hey Siri! Where are we?’
Here’s a friendly reminder to all of you travelers hitting the road this spring and summer: your GPS routing system is only as good...
Wallace State recognized as Rising Star by Aspen Institute
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College was recognized as a Rising Star at the2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence award ceremony Thursday....
‘This is more than a garden’
East Elementary Garden Club hosts ‘Garden Baby Shower’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The East Elementary Garden Club on Friday, April 11, hosted a “Garden Baby Shower”...
APLICATIONS
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison leaps past Vinemont on the road
VINEMONT, Ala. - A packed house filled Eagle Stadium to watch the 2A Addison Bulldogs (3-2) face the hometown 3A Vinemont Eagles (2-2). This...
