Obituary: David Joe Hayward, Sr.
A memorial visitation for David Hayward, Sr., age 84 of Cullman, will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Hanceville wins East Region with 3-2 thriller over Randolph County, advances...
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. - In a year full of firsts for Hanceville's softball program, the Lady Bulldogs just tacked on another.
On Thursday morning, Hanceville,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 14, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: Ms. Joanne
CULLMAN, Ala. – The week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week Ms. Joanne is not asking for much. The approximately 5-year-old terrier mix is a low-energy girl with a gentle...
Abby Maples crowned Miss Cullman Homeschool Fair Queen 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first Miss Cullman Homeschool Fair Queen Pageant took place on May 8 at Harmony School, with Abby Maples, an 11th-grade homeschool student, taking the crown.
Taylor...
Community Matters Q&A: Talking youth ministry with Clay Tankersley
This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.
Welcome to the second edition of the Community Matters Q&A series, highlighting local youth pastors...
Local eats: Moore’s Pure
Where 'hon' comes as a side
This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.
Pure.
Pure what? Pure gas station excellence in the...
‘Our customers are the fuel to our fire’ At the heart of B&D Construction...
This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.
Some businesses are built on plans and projections. Others start with a true leap of faith. For Brittani...
Terry Turney convicted in 2020 CR 222 burglary, protection order case
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury convicted Terry Lelan Turney, 60, of Arab of burglary and violation of a domestic violence protection order...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Hanceville opens regionals with two blowout wins, Meek eliminated by Appalachian
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. - Day two of the East Regionals at Sand Mountain Park took place Tuesday, and with Good Hope and Addison eliminated yesterday,...
Obituary: Milford Wayne Ponder
Milford Wayne Ponder, age 81, passed away Monday, May 11th, 2026, at CRMC. He was a man known for his kind heart, faithful...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 13, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Ernie Lee Walker
Ernie Lee Walker, age 67 of Decatur, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was born January 1, 1959,...
Obituary: Amy Marie Watson
Funeral Service for Amy Marie Watson, age 54 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church holding rummage sale May 15-16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church will hold its annual rummage sale Friday-Saturday, May 15-16, to raise money for short-term mission trips and outreach.
Organizer Judie Hubbard said that after 11...
Seasonal safety: Heat and water
This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.
Spring and summer in Alabama are full of fun, whether you’re spending a sunny day...
Cullman County EMA: Keeping the community safe
This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.
While many residents may associate emergency management with severe weather alerts, officials at...
Cullman County Museum welcomes Molly Bloom as new director
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) and the Cullman County Museum Board this week announced the appointment of Molly Bloom...
Hogland, Davis, Paschall named principals of Harmony, CCCDC, Good Hope Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week announced the appointments of three new principals for the upcoming school year: Dr Emy Hogland at...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Meek stays alive with blowout win, Addison and Good Hope eliminated
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday morning, Good Hope looked to continue their run at regionals in Florence, and Meek and Addison took the field...
Obituary: Bertha Mae Waldrep
Bertha Mae Waldrep, 96, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on May 10, 2026. Born February 20, 1930, in Etowah, Alabama, Bertha Mae’s life...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 12, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Joel Mansfield Buttram III
Joel Mansfield Buttram, III, age of 38, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will...
More than 25 graduate from WSCC Dental Hygiene program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program celebrated the success of more than 25 students who completed the program and are ready to...
Summer camps for kids
This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.
Camp Cullman
Dates: June 1–July 31 (break June 29–July 3)
Time: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: OmniPlex (beside...
Tulum Mexican Grill opens in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Tulum Mexican Grill opened Monday, May 11, in Fairview, welcoming the community to a newly renovated restaurant and flavor-filled menu.
Owner Corlina Peralta said she is...
Hanceville’s Cathi Bradford running for ALSDE, District 6
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Local Air Force veteran and educator Cathi Bradford is running for Alabama State Board of Education District 6.
Bradford lives in Hanceville with her husband. She said she active in the community and...
Tyler Dooley convicted of felony murder in 2020 New Canaan double homicide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tyler Dwight Dooley, 32, of Arab, was convicted Monday, May 11, on two counts of felony murder in connection with the...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Good Hope collect wins over Curry, Central-Florence to move on to...
Florence, Ala. - The 4A North Regionals at Florence got underway on Monday morning, and the Good Hope Lady Raiders took on the Curry Lady Yellow...
Obituary: Andrew Jackson Parsons III
Andrew Jackson Parsons III, age 45, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1980, to Andrew...
Obituary: Sarah Pitts
Funeral services for Sarah Pitts of Hanceville will be Thursday, May 14th, at 2 p.m. in Hanceville Funeral Home's Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Amber Parkes Whitaker McGill
Funeral services for Amber Parkes Whitaker McGill, 42, of Cullman will be 11 a.m. May 13th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
No. 13 WSCC softball finishes regular season with four straight wins over Coastal Alabama...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Lady Lions, after sweeping Coastal Alabama - South in their final home series of the season, traveled to...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 11, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Bonnie Graves
Funeral services for Bonnie Jean Tubbs-Graves, 86, of Vinemont, AL will be 11 a.m., Thursday, May 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Evie “Kaye” Butler
Mrs. Evie W. ‘Kaye’ Butler, age 80, of Fairview passed away on May 9, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Butler was born...
Alabama Softball earns No. 1 national seed, set to host 21st consecutive NCAA Regional
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama softball was announced as the No. 1 overall national seed during Sunday evening's 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament selection show, securing the...
ALEA urges Alabamians to share the road during National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month kicks off in May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind all road users that safety is a shared responsibility, whether you’re driving a car or riding on two...
ADCNR: CAB honors Blankenship, changes turkey season dates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board met for its final time in 2026 and paid tribute to Chris Blankenship, commissioner of the Alabama Department of...
Next phase of I-65 resurfacing begins tonight, May 10
The next phase of a $16.5 million project to resurface the entirety of I-65 in Morgan County will begin the evening of Sunday, May...
Tulum Mexican Grill to open May 11 in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Tulum Mexican Grill will open in Fairview Monday, May 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the site where The Hutch once operated.
Tulum Owner Corlina Peralta said the new restaurant’s menu features tons of classic...
Resurfacing of Hwy. 278 near Jones Chapel to begin May 11
A $2.4 million resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 278 near Jones Chapel in Cullman County will begin next week.
Weather permitting, contractor Grayson Carter and Son will start work...
COLUMN: Mama was in her garden
When I was growing up, I often wondered who my mother planned on feeding with all that food we grew in her vegetable garden....
Files from Yesteryear: May 9, 1929
From the files of May 9, 1929
B & P W Club Notes
The Business and Professional Women’s Club held its regular meeting by invitation of...
Op-Ed: Mother’s Day: ‘I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you’
Mother’s Day has always served as a day when we honor and celebrate the cherished mothers and mother-like mentors in our lives.
It’s a day...
Obituary: Kenneth Wade Haynes
Kenneth Wade Haynes, 80, of Cullman, Alabama, was born January 26, 1946, in Alabama, and died May 7, 2026. A man marked by steadfast...
Obituary: Carolyn Louise Myers
Carolyn Louise Myers, 83, passed on May 7, 2026; she was born on September 23, 1942, in Berlin, Alabama, and was a resident of...
Obituary: Dolores Frieda Stevenson
Dolores Frieda Stevenson, age 97, of Cullman, passed away on May 8, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1928, and lived a life...
Obituary: Charles Reid Davis
Charles Reid Davis, age 91, passed away on May 8, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Somerville, Alabama, the eldest child...
After 58 years, Cullman veteran formally presented Purple Heart
CULLMAN, Ala. - After nearly six decades, Richard “Rick” L. Leigeber has received formal recognition of a Purple Heart earned after he was injured while serving in...
Cullman City Schools recognized as ‘Rising Star’ by ALSDE
CULLMAN, Ala - Cullman City Schools has been recognized as a “Rising Star” school system by the Alabama State Department of Education for its strong academic...
Hartselle Civil Air Patrol squadron invites families to explore program
HARTSELLE, Ala. - A Civil Air Patrol squadron in Hartselle is inviting local families to learn more about its youth and adult programs.
The group meets each...
City of Cullman Planning Commission notes: May 5, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Michael Sullins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, in the Cullman City Hall auditorium. Members approved the minutes of...
Ivey signs special election bills as Alabama seeks court action on district maps
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey signed two bills Friday, May 8, giving her authority to call special elections in certain congressional and state...
Obituary: Kenneth Rafie Hollins
Kenneth Rafie Hollins, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026, at the...
Obituary: Evelyn Underwood Sams
A memorial service for Evelyn Underwood Sams, 61, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 11th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Sams was born...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Freeman
Funeral service for Peggy Sue Freeman, age 76, of Logan, will be Monday, May 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home....
Obituary: Michael Lynn Stricklin
Michael Lynn Stricklin, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on May 7, 2026. A devoted husband, minister, veteran, and faithful servant of God, Michael...
Wallace State Downs Northwest-Shoals 6-4 in ACCC Tournament Opener
OXFORD, Ala. — Wallace State opened play in the ACCC Baseball Championship with a 6-4 victory over Northwest-Shoals on Thursday afternoon at Choccolocco Park,...
CHS honors seniors at Career Tech Education Signing Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s not just student-athletes who are recognized for committing to college sports. Cullman High School recently held a signing day to celebrate students who have...
Kickin’ it for the Kids event this Saturday, May 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids will host a free event – Kickin’ it for the Kids – this Saturday, May 9, from 1-6 p.m. at the Cullman...
Holly Pond council announces park upgrades; Pops in the Park set for May 9
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council at its meeting on Monday, May 4, announced park upgrades and discussed the upcoming Pops in the Park...
Ty Harrison awarded Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Ty Harrison was awarded a scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 1, in Montgomery. Ty is the son of...
Vehicle break-ins reported at Hwy. 157 businesses; Joppa man charged
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Joppa man has been arrested and charged following reports of thefts from vehicles at two businesses along Alabama Highway 157, according...
Hayden man arrested in fatal Highway 157 crash in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hayden man has been arrested following a Cullman County grand jury indictment connected to a February crash that killed a...
PREP SOFTBALL: First round regional pairings set for Addison, Meek, Hanceville and Good Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletic Association has officially released the pairings for the first round of the 2026 Regional Tournaments. Hanceville...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 7, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Gail Hanvey
Funeral service for Gail Hanvey, age 85 of Eva, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Robert Jerald “Jerry” Calloway
Robert Jerald “Jerry” Calloway, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the Folsom Center. Born on December 11, 1939, to Jenkins...
Pet of the Week: Joyful Agnus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Agnus, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is a young tuxedo domestic shorthair kitty with a playful spark and a subtle, caffeine-like personality.
Approximately 5-6 months...
Recipe: Pineapple Pomegranate Chicken Tacos
This summer needs flavor and it’s time to add a citrus twist to savory food!
You will need the following items:
Flour tortillas
Lemon
Canned pineapple
Pomegranate seeds
Mango habanero salsa
Lettuce
Jalapeños
Purple onion
Chicken breast
Lemon...
Scales, tails, feathers, fur and all!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Critter Crew delivers hands-on natural science education throughout north Alabama, partnering with schools, homeschool groups and community events. Through interactive STEAM programs,...
A floral affair at Karma’s
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local florist Floriography held a Build-Your-Own Bouquet event at Karma’s Coffee House on Saturday, May 2. Customers selected stems and created their own bouquets to take home.
Floriography Owner Anne...
FAITH: West Point’s Emma Thrasher talks about her faith, getting baptized and religious influences
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point sophomore/upcoming junior cheerleader Emma Thrasher thanks God for the many blessings that He has brought into her life,...
Cullman County Schools holds Military Signing Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools on Tuesday, May 5, held its 2026 Military Signing Day at the Cullman County Board of Education office,...
Wallace State finishes runner-up at NJCAA Division II National Championship
SUMTER, S.C. — Wallace State's women's tennis team concluded its season Wednesday with a runner-up finish at the NJCAA Division II National Championship.
The Lady...
Obituary: Reginald “Reggie” Clay
Reginald "Reggie" Clay, 77, passed away leaving behind a life defined by hard work, dedication, and deep love for family. He was born February...
Obituary: Candace Mae Lovell
Funeral Service for Candace Mae Lovell, age 81 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Franklin Turner, Jr.
James Franklin Turner, Jr., 71, passed away on May 3, 2026, at UAB Hospital. He was born on January 3, 1955, in Kentucky to...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Make sun protection a habit to help prevent skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable. May is National Skin...
Guided ghost tour through downtown Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday evening, May 2, visitors gathered at Sipsey Winery for a guided ghost walk that combined local history and hands-on activities along...
COLUMN: Poster board procrastination
It was usually about 8:45 on a rainy Sunday night when the drama began.
One of my boys would burst into the den, chest heaving...
All Modes of Severe Weather Possible Today into Thursday
CLANTON – Wednesday, 6:00 am, May 6, 2026
It now appears that supercells will move into the western portions of the state this afternoon and...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope falls 6-5 in area championship matchup with West Morgan
EAST LAWRENCE, Ala. - After falling to West Morgan to start out this year's Class 4A Area 13 tournament on Monday, Good Hope rolled past...
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 =...
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