Tim and Dorothy Glover debuting agate rock candles at 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival welcomes first-time exhibitors Tim and Dorothy Glover of Iron City, Tennessee, whose stunning agate rock candles...
COA looking to add pageant board of directors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is looking to add a board of directors for the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant.
COA...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont pulls away from West Morgan 7-3; Friday scoring recap
TRINITY, Ala. – After splitting a pair of games at Toyota Field in Huntsville Thursday night, the Vinemont Eagles were back on the road...
Obituary: Frances “Gwen” Gwendolyn Welch
Frances "Gwen" Gwendolyn Welch, age 89, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Gwen is survived by her children Glenn(Angela), Threesa &...
Obituary: Joyce Kugler
A person’s legacy is defined not by what happens on a single day or even by the words she uses. Instead, it is defined...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Marshall warns Alabamians of increasing phone scams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state....
AU: Developing high-performing genetic lines and hybrids for the catfish industry
AUBURN, Ala. – The $437 million U.S. catfish industry is in need of better genetic and breeding technologies to be competitive with foreign imports....
Registration open for 3rd annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The third annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp, presented by B&D Construction, is set to take place July 21-22,...
Pet of the Week: Notable Ned
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet 2.5-3-year-old Notable Ned, a hound mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
The lovable chap has low to...
Severe weather threat increasing Sunday night into Monday
The severe weather threat is increasing Sunday night into Monday.
An upper-level disturbance will bring scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms to the...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview collects 5-3 win over Calera; Thursday scoring recap
HOOVER, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were on the road competing at this year’s Hoover Tournament this week and they collected a 5-3 win...
Obituary: Robie Lynn Cordes
Robie Lynn Cordes, age 69, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1955 in Birmingham...
Obituary: Luther Marlin Hyde, Sr.
Luther Marlin Hyde, Sr., 76, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 26, 2025. Luther was born to Richard and Eula Mae Butler Hyde...
Obituary: Deborah Gail Waldrep
Mrs. Deborah Gail Waldrep of Vinemont, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of...
Obituary: Thelene Dean White
A graveside service for Thelene Dean White, 88, of Hanceville will be 12:30 p.m. Friday March 28th at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior...
Obituary: Johnny Vann Scott
Funeral Service for Johnny Vann Scott, age 76, of Logan, AL will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Joan McClellan Cleghorn
Funeral service for Joan McClellan Cleghorn, 78, of Addison will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at Addison Baptist Church with interment in...
Obituary: Ronald Lee James
Funeral service for Ronald Lee James, 77, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 31st, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Paradise Lost’ trials ramping up at CHS
DA Champ Crocker helps with CHS English project ‘trial’
CULLMAN, Ala. - A long-running project to use literature as a gateway to teaching students more...
Jacobs proclaims April ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, March 26, proclaimed the month of April 2025 “National Child Abuse Prevention Month” (NCAPM) in...
Small Business Easter Market sees success
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 1,000 shoppers turned out for the Small Business Easter Market on Saturday, March 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural...
CHS Theatre shines in multiple festivals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre was recently invited to the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Maryland, and the International Thespians Festival in Indiana....
Auburn University Weed Bionomics Lab leads fight against no. 1 crop pest
AUBURN, Ala. - Imagine a weed that can produce 600,000 seeds per plant and grow as much as 2.5 inches per day. Such a...
Sportsman Lake Park hosting annual free Easter Egg Hunt April 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, beginning at 9 a.m. The event is...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 6-3 win over Spain Park; Wednesday scoring recap
HOOVER, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats are spending their spring break at this year’s Hoover Tournament and they kicked things off with a win...
Lions open NJCAA Women’s Tournament with win over Murray State
CASPER, Wyo. -- The Wallace State women’s basketball team opened the 2025 NJCAA Women’s National Tournament with a 62-46 win over Murray State College...
Obituary: Franklin Jerome Self
Funeral Service for Franklin Jerome Self, age 89 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hopewell Cemetery, burial...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Officials dedicate Moon Tree at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville
Officials from Alabama State Parks and the Von Braun Astronomical Society gathered Thursday with city leaders and representatives from NASA to dedicate a Moon...
Cullman Family Expo coming April 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center parent teacher organization is hosting the third annual Cullman Family Expo on Saturday, April 5,...
Wallace State Jazz Band welcoming alumni to Big Band Dance, Reunion Concert
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will celebrate around 50 years of jazz performances at its annual Big...
Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration 5K/Fun Run coming April 12
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - As part of the Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration, a 5K race and Mile Fun Run will take place Saturday,...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point falls to Decatur on the road, Tuesday scoring recap
DECATUR, Ala. – It’s spring break across the state this week but that hasn’t stopped several of our local teams from getting back on...
(Updated) Cullman woman 2nd person charged with manslaughter in Good Hope case
Updated March 26, 2025, at 5:22 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman County woman is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the...
Obituary: Jeffery Dale Kilgore
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Jeffery Dale Kilgore, 60, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
OmniPlex nearing completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman is gaining a new state-of-the-art complex that it says promises growth in sports tourism, local recreation and...
J & C Local Farms bringing beauty and flavor of lavender to 41st Annual...
CULLMAN, Ala. – J & C Local Farm is set to make its debut at the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair...
Chamber Gala celebrates accomplishments
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 20, hosted the 82nd annual Chamber Gala at Stone Bridge Farms. It...
Woodturner Vyron Bearden returns to Cullman for 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – Acclaimed woodturner Vyron Bearden of Muscle Shoals is eagerly anticipating his return to Cullman for the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival, where...
Good Hope Council approves resolution to revise Procurement Procedures
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a new...
Obituary: Joyce Ann Hamby
Funeral Service for Joyce Ann Hamby, age 77 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Winifred Maddaleen Nicholas
Funeral service for Winifred Maddaleen Nicholas, 97, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Carolyn Ann White
Carolyn Ann White, 78, of Cullman, Alabama went to her heavenly home March 22, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: I hear that mailman coming
Well, I hear that mailman coming, he’s rolling around the bend, and I ain’t seen a letter, since 2010. That’s because the mail doesn’t...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Here One Moment’ by Liane Moriarty
“Here One Moment” opens on a flight from the Tasmanian capital of Hobart to Sydney. It would have been a short trip, except there...
Obituary: Vernon “VA” Arthur Oden
Funeral Service for Vernon Arthur Oden, age 88, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to hold auditions for ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ April 11-12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young performers will have the opportunity to dive into the world of theater this summer as Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts...
Library holds Author Talk with Dr. Rebekah Lloyd
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted an Author Talk event with local author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd on Wednesday, March 19.
Lloyd said...
Showers and thunderstorms this evening into Monday
Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds this morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, sustained at 10-15 mph with gusts from 15-30...
Files from Yesteryear: March 22, 1945
From the files of March 22, 1945
Walter News
T/Sgt. and Mrs. T. C. Webb have returned to Camp Fosterfield, Texas, after spending his furlough with...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview claims county championship with 3-2 win over West Point
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with semifinal wins earlier in the day, Fairview and West Point clashed in the County Tournament Championship Game...
Obituary: Claud Wayne Buckelew
Claud Wayne Buckelew, age 90, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his...
Obituary: Alesia “Lisa” Beth Miller
Lisa Miller, 64, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at home with loved ones.
She was born February 23, 1961 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Kathy Nell (Price) McDowell
Kathy Nell Price McDowell, age 66, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Kathy was born in Birmingham Alabama on January...
Obituary: Lucas Wayne Darnell
Funeral services for Lucas Wayne Darnell, 33, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Monday March 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Steven Dale Quick
Funeral services for Steven Dale Quick of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
A few severe storms possible Sunday into Monday
CLANTON, Ala. – Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds Sunday morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, will be sustained at 10-20...
Vinemont to host 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Egg Trail April 12
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont is set to host its third annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, from 3-5...
Fairview High unveils additions, renovations
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School on Wednesday, March 19, cut the ribbon on additions and renovations to its Family & Consumer Sciences and...
Col. Don Fallin returns to Alabama House campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a pause to make sure he was ready, Retired U.S. Army Col. Don Fallin has reentered the campaign for the...
Cullman City School Board: March meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, began with awards and recognitions.
Jonathan Hayes was recognized...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont, West Point, Good Hope advance on day 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s County Baseball Tournament officially got underway at Good Hope High School on Friday and three teams played their...
Obituary: Don C. Sivley, Sr.
Don C. Sivley Sr. of Cullman, Alabama passed away on March 19, 2025 at age 97. He was born on December 3, 1927, in...
Obituary: Charles Chambers
Charles (“Charlie”) Harold Chambers Jr., 70, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at home surrounded by his wife and daughters....
Obituary: Maggie Vaughan Lawrence
Maggie Vaughan Lawrence, 39, peacefully passed away on March 19th, 2025. Born April 15th, 1985, to Crissy and Duke Vaughan of Phenix City, Alabama. Maggie lived...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Smitherman
Funeral service for Margaret Ann Maze Smitherman, 72, will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at Sardis #2 Baptist Church with interment...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Spring bulbs not blooming? Plan for next season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Spring is just around the corner. As the sun shines brighter and the weather becomes warmer, people start to see...
Diabetes, weight loss topics of WSCC Nursing event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s hard to escape the commercials advertising drugs for managing diabetes and weight loss, and for many they may cause more...
FAITH: Preiss family to offer handcrafted veils, mantillas, rosaries at 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Preiss family, known for beautifully handcrafted Catholic chapel veils, mantillas and rosaries, will be showcasing their unique collection at the...
Pet of the Week: Let Vicki-Jo dazzle you with a show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Vicki-Jo, a 3-year-old terrier mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
She’s a small bundle of low to...
PREP SOCCER: Bearcats down Brewer on the road 4-2
SOMERVILLE, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Brewer for a chilly varsity matchup with the Patriots Thursday night and Cullman returned home with a...
Warming temperatures with storms late this weekend
After a cold start this morning, temperatures will warm into the 60s statewide this afternoon. A continued warming trend will continue into Sunday.
Ahead of...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview blanks Holly Pond 10-0, Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview hosted the Holly Pond Lady Broncos on a cold, windy Thursday afternoon and the Lady Aggies dominated this one, jumping...
Obituary: Wayne Roy Brown
Wayne Roy Brown, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Wayne Roy Brown was preceded in death by his parents...
Obituary: Susie Mae Estes
Funeral service for Susie Mae Linton Estes, 88, a long-time resident of the Brooklyn community in Cullman County, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday,...
Obituary: Debra Sue Hogan
Memorial services for Debra Sue Hogan, 69, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Arrests and Incidents reported March 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman man facing manslaughter charge in Good Hope case
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A Cullman County man is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a man in Good...
Small Business Easter Market this Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Small Business Easter Market will take place this Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural...
Hannah Shankle bringing unique pet-inspired art to 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is set to welcome a wide array of talented artisans, including Hannah...
Cullman City Council receives education report, moves on airport improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday welcomed faculty and students from Cullman City Schools to celebrate achievements and get an update...
Cold tonight with storms late this weekend
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the northern half of the state from 1 a.m. through 8-9 a.m. Friday, with a Frost Advisory...
Happy 100th Birthday, Marjorie Kreps!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Marjorie Kreps celebrated her 100th birthday on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2025.
Majorie is a devoted Christian who always encourages...
Obituary: Jerry ‘Frog’ Miller
Jerry ‘Frog’ Miller, 76 of Cullman, Alabama passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Born on May 18, 1948, in...
Obituary: Leon Zachary Waters
Leon Zachary Waters, age 37, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Leon is survived by his parents Ronald & Margaret Waters;...
PREP BASEBALL: County Tournament set to begin Friday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The brackets for this year’s county tournament were finalized Wednesday morning and all seven county teams will battle it out...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Harbison resigning from Alabama House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, who represents District 12, said he will be resigning his seat by April 15.
Harbison said he has a...
FAITH: ‘God loves all of His children’: Cold Springs’ Jozie Anderson discusses relationship with...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior Jozie Anderson believes that having God in her life has been a huge blessing for her and in...
Rainer: Advisory Board gets update, expands snapper season
At the first Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 2025, held last weekend in Montgomery, Board members heard a state of the Alabama Department...
Op-Ed: The first half of the 2025 regular session has been impressive, but the...
Today (March 19, 2025) is the 15th legislative day of the 2025 regular session, which marks the halfway point allowed by the Alabama Constitution,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Maples’ walk-off lifts Cullman over Mortimer Jordan in extra innings, 7-6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home to open area play against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday night and seven innings weren’t enough to...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope downs Danville 8-1 in area opener
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope opened up area play at home against Danville on Monday night and the Raiders jumped out to a...
Legacy Credit Union to acquire First Community Bank of Cullman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Legacy Community Federal Credit Union and First Community Bank of Cullman on Tuesday, March 18, announced they have executed a definitive...
APLICATIONS
WSCC baseball opens conference play on road today; tennis, golf updates
Wallace State sophomore Check Freeman sets up for a return in the Lions’ match vs. Marion Military Institute on Tuesday.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball...
