FAITH: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to welcome Vicar Daniel Johnson
St. Paul’s recently announced:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cullman will welcome Vicar Daniel Johnson and his wife, Cecily, to our church family through Concordia...
Alabama Softball heads to the Women’s College World Series for the 16th time
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For the 16th time in program history, Alabama softball will be heading to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City after...
Files from Yesteryear: May 23, 1957
From the files of May 23, 1957
Buddy Poppy Parade To Be Saturday
The annual Buddy Poppy Day parade, sponsored by the VFW post, will be...
COLUMN: Two final days in amazing Madrid
Ready or not, we finally said adios to the South of Spain and the Costa del Sol. We headed back to Malaga where we...
Obituary: Paul Willard Cole
Paul Willard Cole, 89, of Hanceville passed away peacefully at home on May 20th, 2026.
He was born in Battleground on January 30th, 1937, to William Ransom...
Obituary: Harold Gregory Nail
Harold Gregory Nail, age 78 of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his residence. He was born August 4, 1947, Buford Edgar Nail...
Obituary: Margaret L. Shelton
Funeral service for Margaret L Pridmore. Shelton, 87, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Obituary: Evelyn Naomi Hunt
Funeral Services for Evelyn Naomi McCombs Hunt, age 95 of Cullman, will be held at 12 p.m. on May 29, 2026, at East Side Baptist Church....
Alabama Extension honors memory of Master Gardener pioneer Mary Lou McNabb
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In the spring of 1981, the first class of Alabama Extension Master Gardener intern volunteers started working toward their certification. Mary...
Friedrich, Calvert, Haynes, Stidham awarded Together We Grow Foundation scholarships
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Together We Grow Foundation, a nonprofit supported by Alabama Farm Credit, recently announced the awarding of 11 scholarships totaling $27,500 to students pursuing education and...
Cullman County Commission meeting notes: May 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its May 21 meeting approved a range of grants, infrastructure projects and resolutions.
The commissioners congratulated Cullman County Animal Control Officers Johnny Jarrett and Cooper Harris for graduating...
City school board approves bids for facility upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regular meeting on May 19, the Cullman City School Board approved facility upgrade bids, changes to athletic services and personnel decisions.
One of the approved bids was from Singer H&R...
ALEA launches annual summer safety campaign ahead of Memorial Day travel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As Memorial Day weekend opens the summer travel season, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is launching its annual “101 Days of...
City of Cullman Zoning Board to revisit Brock Trace at next meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments met Tuesday, May 19, at Technology Village at 105 Clark St. NE. The meeting was called to order by Zach Lee at...
Cullman library system receives $500K in funding from state
Updated May 22, 2026, at 11:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) recently received $500,000, delivered by Sen. Garlan Gudger,...
Wallace State receives grant to update disability-accessible CDL truck
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced May 19 that it received $10,500 from the Alabama Community College Systems in a rapid, special-request...
Wallace State celebrates Adult Education and Workforce graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently celebrated the success of students who have earned their high school diplomas, certifications and industry-recognized credentials...
Grilled Cheese Festival postponed due to weather
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 2026 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival has been postponed due to weather, organizers announced Friday. The festival was originally scheduled for...
Friday Afternoon Update
CLANTON – Friday, 1230 pm, May 22, 2026
Clusters of storms continue to occur early this afternoon from eastern Mississippi to central Alabama, with all...
Obituary: Tracy William Thompson
Memorial Service for Tracy William Thompson, age 60 of Vinemont, will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Donald Lee Hunter
Graveside service for Donald Lee Hunter will be Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Cullman City Cemetery.Donald Lee Hunter passed away at...
Obituary: James Randall Smith, Sr.
Funeral Service for James Randall Smith, Sr., age 66 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 22, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
No. 15 Alabama baseball falls, 13-3, to 18th-ranked Florida
HOOVER, Ala. – The 15th-ranked Alabama baseball team (37-19) suffered a 13-3 loss to No. 18 Florida (39-18) on Thursday afternoon at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium....
Berlin council addresses road projects and more
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at its Monday, May 18 meeting addressed road projects and more. The council said paving of Mt. Carmel...
Cullman City Council seeks grant to create road safety plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at a special-called meeting on Monday, May 18, voted to seek a grant through the U.S. Department...
‘A living piece of history’: East Elementary celebrates 90th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School, originally called City School upon its opening in 1936, has been a part of Cullman’s history for almost...
Cullman’s Sarah Kate Dockery receives 2026 Spirit of State Award from Mississippi State
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Sarah Kate Dockery, a senior majoring in aerospace engineering from Cullman, is among 24 Mississippi State students receiving the 2026...
PREP SOFTBALL: After round one win, Hanceville’s historic season ends with two losses at...
OXFORD, Ala. - After securing their first ever region title, the Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Oxford's Choccolocco Park on Thursday to play in their...
Obituary: Rowland Shirley Heatherly
Rowland Shirley Heatherly, age 70 of Moody, AL passed away peacefully at home May 18, 2026. Born to Shirley and Ruth Heatherly on May...
Obituary: James Blalock, Jr.
James Blalock Jr., age 77, passed on May 17, 2026, and was a resident of Gardendale, Alabama.
A Celebration of Life will be held at...
Obituary: Marvin Lee Stewart
Visitation for Marvin Lee Stewart, 65, of Bremen will be Saturday May 23rd from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Sandlin Chapel.
Mr. Stewart was...
Obituary: Tony Lee Murphree
Funeral services for Tony Lee Murphree, 60, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Friday May 22nd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Dianne Marie Scavarda
A Graveside Service for Dianne Marie Scavarda, age 68 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jeffrey “Jeff” D. Adair
Jeffrey “Jeff" D. Adair, age 77 of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at UAB/University of Alabama Hospital.He was born July 19,...
Obituary: Claudette Murphree
Claudette Murphree, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 18, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 21, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: Curious Jenna
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jenna, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, may only be about 12 weeks old, but this little gray tabby shorthair...
A sanctuary: Sportsworld Skate Center
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Gentrys’ story starts before the skating, neon lights, birthday parties and concession stand shenanigans at Sportsworld Skate Center.
The story began 27 years ago when Shae and Valerie shared a phone...
Op-Ed: Local community assistance and volunteer opportunities
Have you ever wondered what volunteer opportunities are available for you to assist the Cullman community? Doing your part has never been so easy! Here is...
Cullman City Schools recognized nationally for academic growth and performance
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools “continues to demonstrate strong academic achievement and student growth, according to data from The Education Scorecard, a collaboration between two of...
Wallace State hosting Little Lifesavers Camp this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education is launching a new summer camp for elementary school students interested in science and...
Wallace State men’s tennis caps undefeated season with first national title since 1996
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State men's tennis completed a perfect season Friday by capturing the NJCAA Division II National Championship at Collin College in Plano,...
Wallace State hosting STEAM camps in June
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host two STEAM camps next month for students entering fourth through seventh grades. The camps will...
Obituary: Donald Allen Sapp
Funeral Service for Donald Allen Sapp, age 91, of West Point, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at West Point...
Obituary: James Dewayne Rollo
Funeral Service for James Dewayne Rollo, age 70 of Bremen, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Gailya Dawn (Jordan) von Weisenstein
Gailya Dawn (Jordan) von Weisenstein passed away on May 1, 2026, in Brentwood, Tennessee, at the age of 89. She is survived by her...
Obituary: Tyler Wade Gordon
Funeral services for Tyler Wade Gordon, 32, will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev....
Visit Cullman announces inaugural Cullman Restaurant Week
CULLMAN, Ala. - Visit Cullman recently announced the launch of the first-ever Cullman Restaurant Week, taking place Sept. 10–21, a communitywide celebration of Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 20, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School names Erin Smith new administrator
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran School on Wednesday, May 29, announced Erin Smith as its new school administrator, saying it was “ushering in...
‘Best foot forward’: No. 6 Auburn opens SEC Tournament Wednesday
AUBURN, Ala. – After finishing in the top six in the league for the fourth time in the last five seasons, No. 6 Auburn (36-18,...
Trident hosts 4th annual Boatin’ and Boilin’ event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Trident Marina hosted the fourth annual Boatin’ and Boilin’ crawfish boil on Saturday, May 16, an event supporting Alabama Lakewide Charities and its search-and-recovery efforts on Smith Lake.
Jason West, a...
Memorial Day weekend events planned across Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Memorial Day weekend will bring remembrance ceremonies, festivals, fishing events, youth baseball, water park activities and outdoor recreation across Cullman County.
Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May...
Primary Election results: Whaley, Barnett, Pitts, Walker on top in major Cullman County races
Updated May 20, 2026, at 8:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Unofficial 2026 Primary Election returns from Cullman County showed major wins Tuesday night, May...
Obituary: Lois Joann Thompson
Lois Joann Thompson, 72, passed away on May 17, 2026. Born on August 28, 1953, in Twin Falls, Idaho, she later became a resident...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 19, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
No arrests...
Hanceville council talks parks, new generator, rezoning, more
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its Thursday, May 14, spoke about park improvements, a new generator, rezoning and more.
The Council discussed a $310,000 bid for fencing adjustment options at C.W. Day Park. The work would replace rusted fencing around the park,...
Dinner on First raises funds for community arts center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s annual Dinner on First was held in the Warehouse District on Saturday, May 16, offering a pleasant evening of outdoor dining and fundraising to support...
Op-Ed: Turn the page
Reading is whatever you would like for it to be. It can mean a long awaited vacation at your fingertips. Perhaps it is a magical garden, a cold...
Tuesday, May 19 is Primary Election day!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the 2026 Primary Election, with statewide, congressional, judicial, local and...
PREP SOFTBALL: Previewing Hanceville’s first round State Tournament matchup with T.R. Miller
CULLMAN, Ala. - After defeating Randolph County 3-2 to advance to their first ever State Tournament, head coach Kim Lewis and the Hanceville Bulldogs'...
Jacobs proclaims May Mental Health Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month in the city of Cullman, recognizing the importance of mental wellness and continued...
Obituary: Nathan Aaron
A graveside service for Nathan Aaron, 77, of Crane Hill will be 4 p.m. Thursday May 21st at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery. Reverend Kenneth Allen will...
Obituary: Carol “Combs” Rigsby
Funeral services for Carol “Combs” Rigsby, 84, of Merritt Island, Florida (formerly of Hanceville, Alabama) will be 12 p.m. Saturday May 23rd at Hanceville...
Obituary: Terry Mobley Graham
Funeral Service for Terry Mobley Graham, age 73, of Logan, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Northbrook Baptist Church...
Obituary: Annette Marie Luttrell
Annette Luttrell, age 66, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center - Princeton. She was born September 14, 1959, to...
Obituary: Brenda Kay Landers
Funeral Service for Brenda Kay Landers, age 71 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Lee Carey Thompson
Lee Carey Thompson, age 48, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Northside Hospital Forsyth, following a courageous and lengthy...
Obituary: Nancy Alice Reichwein
Nancy Reichwein passed away peacefully at her home in downtown Cullman on May 15, 2026, at the age of 77.
Nancy was born in Cullman,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 18, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Memorial Day safety tips from local law enforcement and first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. - With Memorial Day approaching, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman Police Department and Cullman Fire Rescue would like to remind the residents of Cullman County to...
2026 Memorial Day Festival May 23 at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park will host the 2026 Memorial Day Festival Saturday, May 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with free admission to the public. Cullman County...
Small Business Spotlight: Hagar Guitars
Updated May 18, 2026, at 3:09 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attendees came together at Cotton Creek Venue on May 14 for a ribbon cutting and live music event to...
Cullman Caring for Kids hosts successful first Kickin’ it for the Kids event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids recently hosted its first Kickin’ it for the Kids event at the Cullman County Fairgrounds.
CASA Case Manager Alyson Miley said the main goal was...
Saved by conservation: Alabama’s wildlife comebacks
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Rocky’s rematch with Clubber Lang. Steve Jobs’ return to Apple. The 2004 Boston Red Sox. People love a good comeback...
Obituary: Donna Faye Green
Funeral services for Donna Faye Green, 72, of Decatur, Alabama will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, May 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Dodge City Town Council notes: May 14
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council at its May 14 meeting discussed financial updates, infrastructure projects and audit findings.
The council approved the March financial report, which...
COLUMN: Have a nice bidet!
I’m in my bathroom, standing in a nasty puddle of water, with a plunger in one hand and a bent coat hanger in the other. It’s hard...
‘An incredible opportunity’: The Link receives $1M in state funding
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County this week received $1 million in state funding to support educational and enrichment initiatives for local families and...
Obituary: Michael Kevin “Mike/Kello” Kelly
Michael Kevin Kelly of Deer Lodge, Montana, formerly of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Deer Lodge, Montana. He was 70...
Files from Yesteryear: May 16, 1946
From the files of May 16, 1946
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
(Personal note from Eagle Eye)—Last Wednesday was the first time for me to be...
Falkville man charged with trafficking fentanyl after I-65 traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Falkville man was arrested Tuesday, May 12, after Cullman County sheriff’s deputies allegedly found fentanyl, Suboxone strips and drug paraphernalia...
COLUMN: The miracle of running water
Water is gift from God that we may take from granted. Water is a necessity of life, and as far back as I can...
Wallace State Nursing celebrates May 2026 graduates
Updated May 16, 2026, at 8:30 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the graduation of more than 120...
Fairview to honor Coach George Redding Jr. at retirement ceremony Sunday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School will honor Coach George Redding Jr. with a retirement ceremony Sunday, May 17, celebrating his years of service...
Brooks wins National Title as Wallace State finishes third at NJCAA Division II Championship
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Wallace State capped a strong week at the NJCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championship with a third-place team finish Friday at...
CPD celebrates America 250 at Cullman City Primary School
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School celebrated America’s upcoming 250th birthday during the school’s Semiquincentennial celebration on Monday, May 11.
Police Chief Joey Duncan said the event gave students...
Cullman High celebrates FFA members
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter celebrated student achievements at its annual awards banquet on Friday, May 8.
Animal Science Instructor...
Guide to May 19 Primary Election
CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters across the state will head to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for Alabama’s 2026 Primary Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
If you...
Terry Graham, 52-year employee, remembered as ‘heart and soul’ of Cullman Electric Cooperative
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative is mourning the unexpected passing of longtime employee Terry Graham, whose 52 years of service touched generations of co-op employees, members and...
Wallace State celebrates Respiratory Therapy Class of 2026
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the Respiratory Therapy Class of 2026 during a recent pinning ceremony recognizing 30 graduates transitioning from students to...
Trafficking arrest in Cullman County tied to 3-county drug investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. — A Thursday, May 14, traffic stop in Cullman County led to a short pursuit, a methamphetamine trafficking arrest and the recovery...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 15, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Kids Fish-O-Rama, Senior Fishing Day return May 22-23
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Parks & Recreation will host its annual Kids Fish-O-Rama on Saturday, May 23, at Veterans Memorial Park, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m....
Velvet Page Mobile Bookstore hosting pop-up book bar May 16 at Bloom Winery
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Velvet Page Mobile Bookstore is hosting a pop-up book bar this Saturday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m. at Bloom Winery, 1849 County Road 222 in...
Colony council talks clean-up efforts
COLONY, Ala. – The Colony Town Council at its Tuesday, May 12, meeting discussed town clean-up efforts and the purchase of a new hitch trimmer mower attachment.
Councilwoman Mary Parker...
Good Hope City Council awards $932K bid for Scott Drive sewer project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council, at its meeting on Monday night, approved multiple rezoning ordinances and awarded a bid for the Scott Drive sewer project.
The...
Cullman council approves Christina Chambers Twilight 5K Run event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at its Monday, May 11, meeting approved several special event requests, including the Christina Chambers Twilight 5K...
Obituary: Kenith David Rice
Kenith David Rice, 48, of Cullman, Alabama, was born October 27, 1977, and passed away May 13, 2026. Kenith will be remembered with deep...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Roert Terry Vandiver
Roert Terry Vandiver, 63, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Terry was born on Nov. 21,...
