53rd annual Arley Day Festival set for May 16
ARLEY, Ala. - The 53rd annual Arley Day Festival is set for Saturday, May 16, at D.H. Hamner Memorial Park. Hosted by the Arley...
Cullman marks Small Business Week with proclamation at city hall
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday, May 4, presented the City of Cullman’s Small Business Week proclamation in his office at...
Welti Elementary classes canceled Wednesday, Thursday after fire in K1 building
CULLMAN, Ala. - Classes at Welti Elementary School have been canceled for Wednesday, May 6, and Thursday, May 7, following a fire in the...
Severe threat increasing for portions of central Alabama
CLANTON, Ala. – Tuesday, 2 p.m., May 5, 2026
A cluster of storms will move across far northern Alabama tonight into early Wednesday morning. A...
Obituary: Doreen Annette Waldrep
Doreen Annette Waldrep passed on May 1, 2026, at the age of 70. Born April 16, 1956, to Oxford O'Neal and Stella Marie Ray,...
Obituary: James Charles Veach
James Charles “J.C.” Veach, 89, of Cullman, Alabama, formerly of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on April 29, 2026.
J.C. was born on February 9, 1937,...
Obituary: James Dion Marrs
James (Jamey) Dion Marrs born September 15, 1966, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2026.
He leaves behind a son Dion Marrs,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Sasquatch 5K Mud Run this Saturday at Stony Lonesome
BREMEN, Ala. - The Sasquatch 5K Mud Run, formerly known as the Stony Lonesome 5K Mud Run, will take place this Saturday, May 9, at 8 a.m. at Stony Lonesome OHV Park. Cullman County Parks and...
Kiah Lake awarded Tagged for Greatness Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Kiah Lake was awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 1, in Montgomery. Kiah...
Jackson Haynes awarded Tagged for Greatness Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jackson Haynes was awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 1, in Montgomery. Jackson...
Annalee Allen awarded Tagged for Academic Excellence Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Annalee Allen was awarded the Tagged for Academic Excellence Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 1, in Montgomery....
PREP SOFTBALL: Hanceville tops Locust Fork 6-1 in area championship game, secures first ever...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted Locust Fork in the Class 3A, Area 12 title game on Monday night. In their prior matchup...
Local angler lands 72-pound catfish, celebrates love of fishing and family
CULLMAN, Ala. - What started as a calm day on the water turned into an unforgettable experience for local angler Savannah Woods, who recently...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 4, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 4, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Jimmy Freeman
Funeral Service for Jimmy R Freeman, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Lightning’ by Dean Koontz
My husband was the first to recommend this book to me. It was spoken highly of to him by his godfather and his copy...
CATA holds inaugural Career Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) held its innaugural Career Fair on April 30, inviting students, employers and community members to learn about different career options.
Jeff Johnson, assistant principal and...
Wallace State Future Foundation Scholarship Brunch celebrates more than 350 students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation recently hosted its 14th annual Scholarship Celebration Brunch, recognizing the generosity of its donors and celebrating...
TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs’ girls repeat as state champions, local stars shine at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2026 AHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Championship meets in Cullman (1A-3A) and Gulf Shores (4A-7A) took place over the...
Harmony students celebrate America 250
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School held a program Thursday, April 30, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. Students, faculty, staff, families and community members gathered for an evening of charming performances.
Event organizer Heather Lynn said the program was...
FAWN returns next week for Cullman 6th graders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sixth-grade students across Cullman will have the chance to step outside the classroom and interact with nature during the upcoming FAWN program,...
PREP SOCCER: Both Bearcat varsity squads fall just short of the Final Four in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A row of pickup trucks, all packed with students, lined the east fence of the Cullman Soccer Complex on Saturday night....
COLUMN: Marbella by morning
I know the song says, “Amarillo by morning, up from San Antone,” but on our tour across the South of Spain, I found myself...
Files from Yesteryear: May 2, 1963
From the files of May 2, 1963
HANCEVILLE NEWS
KATHLEEN MALLORY CIRCLE
The Kathleen Mallory Circle met in the home of Mrs. J. J. Dunlap on Monday,...
Obituary: Gregory Julian Swann
Gregory “Greg” Julian Swann, 71, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on April 30, 2026. Born on July 29, 1954, in Cullman, Greg was devoted...
‘Lions caring for Lions’: CDC students host food drive for WSCC Lions’ Kitchen
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Cullman County Child Development Center teamed up with Wallace State Community College to organize a food drive for the college’s on-campus pantry,...
Clothed in Cullman: ‘Together, we are changing lives’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet hosted its annual Clothed in Cullman event at Cotton Creek Warehouse on Thursday night.
Executive Director and Founder Ashley Wilson said the event was a beautiful...
Good Hope council proclaims Child Abuse Awareness Month, receives $1M in funding for sewer upgrades
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday, April 27, heard from local advocates and state leaders who spoke about child welfare issues and funding for city infrastructure.
Alyson...
PREP SOFTBALL: Butler fans 13, scores two to push Hanceville over Locust Fork in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs, host of the Class 3A, Area 12 softball tournament, took on Locust Fork after taking down J.B....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 1, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
New partnership to add advanced cardiovascular care at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Baptist Health’s Cardiovascular Associates, Cullman Regional and Cullman Regional Medical Group have partnered to expand advanced cardiology care in Cullman.
Well known...
Tree Commission approves tree purchase, highlights Arbor Day success
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met April 21 at Cullman City Hall. City Arborist Shane Bivins reported business as usual and responded...
Community College Month spotlight: Finding a future in welding at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Robert Henry Cook III began searching for the right place to launch his career, Wallace State Community College stood out for one...
Wallace State Nursing hosts Innovations in Simulations workshop
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 100 educators and healthcare professionals gathered at Wallace State Community College last week for the Department of Nursing Education’s annual workshop,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison collects second round sweep of South Lamar to move on to...
SOUTH LAMAR, Ala. - After sweeping Hackleburg to start out their 2026 postseason, the Addison Bulldogs made the trip over to South Lamar to...
PREP SOCCER: Saturday night Elite Eight matchups set for both Cullman soccer clubs
CULLMAN, Ala. - After Cullman's boys took a 1-0 shootout victory over Randolph and the girls defeated Decatur 2-1 last night, the stage is...
Colton Lindsey wins Outstanding Management Student Award at Troy
TROY, Ala. - Colton Lindsey of Cullman was among the students recognized for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and service during Troy University's Sorrell...
U.S. 31 improvements at Lacon to detour traffic to I-65 beginning May 4
An upcoming project to improve U.S. Highway 31 at Lacon in Morgan County will divert traffic to I-65.
The $1.9 million project includes safety widening,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 30, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘What does America mean to me?’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Elementary and Hanceville Middle School on Wednesday, April 29, hosted a special event commemorating America’s Semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration...
The Aspen Institute names Wallace State semifinalist for $1M Aspen Prize
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Aspen Institute on Wednesday, April 29, named Wallace State Community College one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence....
Pet of the Week: Biscuit-making Coal-Man
CULLMAN, Ala. – Coal-Man, an approximately 2-year-old domestic short hair, is The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Coal-Man is a gentle, quiet fellow with a soft personality and curious...
Fairview Robotics teams place in MATE ROV Competition
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School Robotics competed for the second consecutive year in the Northern Gulf Coast Regional MATE ROV Competition. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Discovery Hall Programs hosted...
2 Hanceville women sentenced to multiple years in prison in separate cases
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Hanceville women were sentenced Wednesday in Cullman County Circuit Court, including one woman sentenced to 20 years in prison in...
PREP SOFTBALL: Brackets and schedule for this weekend’s area tournament matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. - With baseball well into the playoffs, softball joins them this weekend, kicking off the postseason with area tournaments. Meek (21-9), Hanceville...
Chaviers, Ellard named Wallace State’s Student, Teacher of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards, presented Thursday, April 24, during...
Trett Hardman named Fairview High School principal
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Trett Hardman as the next principal of Fairview High School. A Fairview...
Alabama Strawberry Festival draws estimated 70K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rain concerns and an uncertain forecast did little to slow the Alabama Strawberry Festival, as large crowds filled downtown Cullman Friday...
Obituary: Ruth Keese Tuck
Ruth Keese Tuck, 85, of Cullman passed away April 28, 2026 at her home. Born at her family home on Indian Creek in the...
Obituary: Mildred Urilla Posey
Mildred Urilla Posey, 97, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 27, 2026. Born September 30, 1928, Mildred’s long life was marked by steady...
Obituary: Jannette Lynn Leverett
Jannette Lynn (Leverett) Legue, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Huntsville, AL. No services will be held.
Born on January 7, 1947,...
Obituary: Terry Dewayne Campbell
Memorial service for Terry Dewayne Campbell, 61, of Arley will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 3rd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
WSCC: More than 150 inducted into National Society of Leadership and Success
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 150 Wallace State Community College students were inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) during the 2025–2026 academic...
Pilot Club holds annual fashion show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman held its annual fashion show and luncheon last week, raising money for several local organizations.
Pilot Club President Brenda Allison said one of the best...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 29, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Captivate Learning Center gearing up for Summer Experience
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local alternative education program aims to combine academics with life skills and give families more time together.
Lauren Rainwater, who founded and owns Captivate Learning Center,...
Cullman teams make pulling a tractor look easy
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, April 25 at the Alabama Strawberry Festival, local titans united in a contest of strength, pulling a colossal John Deere tractor in support of The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Zayden Cruce signs scholarship offer to attend Huntingdon College
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - At Fairview High School this morning, Zayden Cruce signed his scholarship offer to play football at Huntingdon College in Montgomery.
After...
Arley man dies after Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. – An Arley man died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Alabama State Troopers identified...
State of Education: Students, teachers honored
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple students and educators were honored at the 2026 State of Education Breakfast community breakfast hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber...
Severe Weather Threat Update
CLANTON – Tuesday, 1:00 pm, April 28, 2026
Storms near and south of I-20 will continue to redevelop this afternoon with very heavy rainfall, a...
Obituary: Sammie Audrey Jones
Sammie Audrey Jones, age 72, passed away on April 24, 2026. Born on February 7, 1954, in Cullman, Alabama, Sammie lived in Hanceville, Alabama.
Sammie...
Obituary: Allyson Helton Yoder
Funeral service for Mrs. Allyson Helton Yoder of Cullman, is Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 1 p.m. at West Point Baptist Church, with Rev....
Obituary: Roger Dale Holmes
Roger Dale Holmes, age 74 of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born, December 23, 1951 to...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 28, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Severe Weather Threat Into Wednesday
CLANTON – Tuesday, 6:30 am, April 28, 2026
There are two separate threats of severe weather today into early Wednesday. The first is due to...
Hanceville students to host America’s 250th celebration Wednesday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville students will mark America’s 250th birthday Wednesday with a community celebration centered on patriotism, student performances and recognition of veterans and active military...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman boys hold off Randolph in penalty kick shootout, win 3-2 to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After knocking off Ft. Payne at home to start out the Class 6A 2026 state soccer playoffs, the Cullman Bearcats looked...
Fairview High Principal Dr. Brad Stapler leaving at end of school year
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School Principal Dr. Brad Stapler will be leaving Fairview at the end of the school year to pursue a...
TRACK & FIELD: Several local stars qualify for State Championships with sectional performances
CULLMAN, Ala. - Track and field sectionals took place this past weekend across the state, and stars from around Cullman County and beyond earned...
Unsettled Pattern with Periods of Storms this Week
CLANTON – Monday, 2:30 pm, April 27, 2026 An area of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will move into the far northern portions of the state...
Obituary: Kenneth Lavon Willoughby
Kenneth Lavon Willoughby, 61, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on April 25, 2026. Born August 28, 1964, in Alabama, Kenneth was a beloved...
Obituary: Shelby Ann Barker
Funeral service for Shelby Ann Barker, 65, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison’s Kiah Lake signs scholarship to play at Bevill State
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison senior Kiah Lake signed a scholarship with Bevill State in front of a large group of family and friends at...
Obituary: Jerry Marlin Cornelius
Memorial Service for Mr. Jerry Marlin Cornelius, age 84, of Addison, is Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Obituary: Mary Anita Fleischamel
Funeral service for Mary Anita Fleischamel, 78, of Arab will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
From drafting tables to global missions: The journey of Shawn Doss
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For Hanceville native Shawn Doss, the path from a college drafting lab to mission fields across the globe was anything but expected — but it...
Unsettled Pattern with Periods of Storms this Week
CLANTON – Monday, 6:00 am, April 27, 2026
An area of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will move into the far northern portions of the state...
Remembering Johnny ‘The Flash’ Thornton
CULLMAN, Ala. – Long before Johnny Thornton became known across Cullman County as “The Flash,” he was a Good Hope Raider with a love...
Former Cullman star accepts invite to Indianapolis Colts Rookie Minicamp
CULLMAN, Ala. - After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, former Cullman Bearcats tight end Kaleb Heatherly accepted an invite to participate in...
Free Touch A Truck event returns May 2 with giveaways supporting Community Cupboard
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative will host its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Admission is free, and this year’s event will combine family fun with an opportunity...
Op-Ed: Alabama’s outdoors key to our state’s economic growth – Innovate Alabama is a key partner in that growth
From the mountains of the Tennessee Valley to the shores of the Gulf Coast, and everything in-between, our state is second to none in...
Heavy Rainfall With Some Possible Severe Weather This Week
CLANTON – Sunday, 7:00 am, April 26, 2026
As of 630 am, a cluster of thunderstorms in central MS is moving southeastward and may produce...
PREP BASEBALL: Inman’s grand slam finishes off Southside, Bearcats win 11-0 to move on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a blowout game one win over Southside followed by a stunning loss in game two, Cullman hosted the Panthers for...
COLUMN: ‘This Little Line of Mine’
I am a writer. I write articles, books and songs. While I have won a few awards for some of my newspaper and magazine...
Files from Yesteryear: April 25, 1940
From the files of April 25, 1940
Joppa News
The order of the day around Joppa this week has been land preparation and planting. Mr. Waylon...
Obituary: Jackie Wayne Needham
Jackie Wayne Needham, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 70. Mr. Needham was born in Cullman County,...
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Chaney
Mr. Robert Leon “Bob” Chaney, age 79, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his...
Obituary: Judy Yates Nelms
Judy Yates Nelms, 72, passed on April 23, 2026. Judy was a resident of Cullman, Alabama. Judy was born in Franklin, Georgia, to the...
Alleged cockfighting operation under investigation in Cullman County
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Control and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an alleged cockfighting operation in Baileyton.
Cullman County Animal Control...
Hanceville proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council, during the public comments portion of its April 23 meeting, heard from Cullman Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Alyson Stewart on the subject of child abuse.
“It’s become a...
The Tribune Debate Series returns, and the invitation stands
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series will return in May, bringing candidates together in a format built on transparency, accountability and direct engagement with the public.
At its...
County Commission honors historic cemeteries, OKs road and community projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on April 21, recognized Ryans Creek Cemetery and Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery for being listed on the Alabama Historical...
CCS Foundation celebrates 30 years, recognizes award winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation marked its 30th anniversary during its 15th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards brunch on Tuesday, April 21, at Loft 212.
The...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman and Southside set up a Saturday tiebreaker
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats kicked off their 2026 playoffs with a first round matchup against the Southside Panthers on Friday night.
In...
PREP BASEBALL: Boaz sweeps West Point in first round of Class 5A playoffs
BOAZ, Ala. - The West Point Warriors took a road trip over to Boaz to take on the Pirates in the first round of...
Obituary: Jeanean Carolyn Taylor
Jeanean Carolyn Taylor, 83, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on April 22, 2026. Born on February 2, 1943, Jeanean's life was marked by...
Obituary: Margie Nix Girard
A Celebration of Life for Margie Nix Girard, age 77, is Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist Church at...
APLICATIONS
Crimson Tide, Tigers kick off fall camp for 2019 season
Fall is fast approaching and that means one thing in
this Alabama, football season is upon us. Players of all ages hit the practice
field this...
