Who are the ‘Hay People’? CCPS students learn about Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With the annual Oktoberfest celebration kicking off in Cullman, young Cullman City Schools students had the opportunity to learn a bit...
COLUMN: Let’s go outside to play
At the risk of sounding like an old man, I have realized there is a great difference in how the youth of today entertain...
Obituary: Sharron Diane Gibson Jenkins
Sharron Diane Gibson Jenkins, 73, of Kimberly, Alabama, was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father on October 3, 2025. Ms. Jenkins was born in...
Obituary: Billy James Smith
A memorial service for Billy James Smith, 44, of Hanceville will be 6 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Jayne Byrd ‘Cha Cha’ Autry
Jayne Byrd Autry, born November 30, 1942, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of 82. A life joyfully lived and...
Cullman County Youth Football week 7 scoring recap
Week seven of the youth football season is now over, and with the playoffs getting closer and closer with each passing week, each game...
Cullman’s Dylon Wallace joins UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed 11 students, including Cullman’s Dylon Wallace, to the Rural Medical...
Troutman receives scholarship from Farmers Federation
Federation plants seeds of success through scholarships
AUBURN, Ala. - Eighty-three college students from 61 Alabama counties received scholarships from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation...
Wallace State to be featured on Amazon Prime show ‘The College Tour’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced its upcoming feature in the Amazon Prime television series “The College Tour.” The episode will showcase...
Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 4, 1945
From the files of Oct. 4, 1945
Holly Pond News
Pvt. Kenneth Burgess, who has just finished his basic training in Florida, is spending his furlough...
Get to know Rise & Shine Hope Ranch
CULLMAN, Ala. - For Chaplains Dr. Jady and Pamela Pipes, faith is at the center of everything they do. "First of all, we want...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont outraces Hanceville in 78-42 shootout
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont made the short trip down Hwy 31 to Ray Talley Stadium in Hanceville for a regional battle with the Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison blanks Waterloo at home 45-0
ADDISON, Ala. – After suffering their first loss of the season to the ranked 4A Good Hope Raiders last week, the Bulldogs were back...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 3 Fairview takes region showdown with Russellville 35-28
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview hosted Russellville for a regional matchup with big postseason implications Friday night, and it ended being another great one between...
More than 500 attend Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Oktoberfest Senior Day took place Friday, and organizers report more than 500 attended the event.
Cullman County Commission on Aging...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs shuts out West End 28-0
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles collected a road win over Lynn last week and they returned home for a region matchup against...
PREP FOOTBALL: Whitesburg Christian pulls away to top Holly Pond 28-6
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond was on a bye last week, but they were back on the field for a region game at Whitesburg...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 58-6 win at Shoals Christian
FLORENCE, Ala. – After resting up on a bye last week, the Meek Tigers hit the road Friday night for a region matchup against...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Priceville on the road, 26-0
DECATUR, Ala. – After handling Hayden at home last week, the West Point Warriors hit the road for a region battle with Priceville Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Good Hope handles Curry for homecoming, 48-8
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After collecting a dominant road win at Addison last week, Good Hope was back home for a region matchup against...
MLF pro angler indicted for manslaughter in April crash on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – Major League Fishing professional angler Flint Andrew Davis, 22, of Leesburg, Georgia, has been indicted on multiple charges related to the...
Obituary: Danny Lamar Talley
Funeral Service for Danny Lamar Talley, age 63 of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Donald Douglas Lawrence
A Celebration of Life Gathering for Donald Douglas Lawrence, 70, of Cullman will be Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. at Cullman Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man killed in early Friday morning crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Hanceville man, according to Alabama...
Drought and potential tropical activity update
Soil conditions continue to worsen. Much of the state is now in a Moderate to Severe Drought with Extreme Drought in the western sections. ...
Ivey proclaims Oct. 5-11 Alabama Extension Week
AUBURN UNIVERSITY and ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed Oct. 5-11, 2025, Alabama Extension Week. During this annual recognition...
Pet of the Week: Meet Odie, your next best friend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Odie, a 5-month-old domestic shorthair, is one of those rare kittens who seems born with happiness built in. He’s The Cullman Tribune...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls at No. 4 Hartselle, 24-0
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats hit the road to renew their rivalry with the fourth-ranked Hartselle Tigers Thursday night, and it was a...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point sweeps Good Hope to capture county crown
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament concluded with the championship match Thursday night and for the first time in four years,...
Oktoberfest 5K/10K races happening Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - WellStone is hosting the 18th year of the Oktoberfest 5K and 10K races this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 8 a.m....
Obituary: Helen June Sparks
Helen June Sparks, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Helen was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Rock the South officially confirms move to Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. - What The Tribune first reported Wednesday, Oct. 1, has now been officially confirmed: Rock the South will leave Cullman for a...
WSCC SOCCER: Lions earn 3-1 conference win over Enterprise State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Lions men's soccer team returned to the win column Tuesday night with a 3-1 conference victory over Enterprise...
Commission on Aging hosting loaded barbecue potato fundraiser Oct. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host a loaded barbecue potato fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 4-6:30 p.m. in...
Cullman County Fair Parade this Saturday in downtown Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - With autumn air setting in and the community preparing to gather, the 2025 Cullman County Fair Parade is set to offer...
Cullman City Council passes $194M budget for 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday passed a fiscal year 2026 budget totaling $194,634,790, up over $6 million from last year...
12th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest returns Saturday with $15K top prize
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 12th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest will take place this Saturday, Oct. 4, offering anglers a chance to compete for...
1950s Rock and Roll and Candlelight Walking Tour tonight at Cullman County Museum
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s 16th annual Candlelight Walking Tour, part of the Oktoberfest tradition, will swing into action tonight with some tunes to kick...
Rock the South set to leave Cullman; Decatur to take the stage
OCT. 2, 2025, UPDATE: Rock the South officially confirms move to Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. - As early as Thursday, Oct. 2, Rock the South organizers...
John Drozda sentenced to 90 years for 2023 murder of Thomas Brannon
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily Johnston on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, sentenced John Wesley Drozda, 38, of Cullman, to 90...
Obituary: Jimmy Dale Wunderlich
Jimmy was born on December 21, 1949, in Ft. Worth Texas. The son of Lt. Col. Charles Van Wunderlich and Marjorie Callahan Wunderlich Heard....
Obituary: James “Larry” Grimmett
A funeral mass for James “Larry” Grimmett, 67, of Gardendale will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 3rd at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church...
Obituary: Deborah Ann Scott
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Deborah Ann Scott, 72, of Cullman.
Deborah passed away October 1, 2025. She was born March 13,...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Ghost Walks coming in October
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Southern Ghost Girls will host four walking tours in Cullman in October.
Owner Lesley Ann Hyde said the Cullman Ghost...
Editorial: Hope as the next step
Fear alerts us. Courage responds. But hope, well, hope is what carries us forward when the dust settles and the long road lies ahead.
Hope...
Library board meeting notes: Sept. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board held its regular board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25. Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS)...
State, national leaders visit CATA, CHS, highlighting CTE
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy and Cullman High School welcomed state and national leaders recently as part of a statewide campaign to...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point set to meet Good Hope in county finals
VINEMONT, Ala. – After an action-packed day one on Monday, the Cullman County Volleyball Tournament resumed at Vinemont High School Tuesday night and the...
Obituary: Pamela Daun Beard Shaddrix
It is with great love and deep gratitude that we must announce the passing into the arms of her eternal Lord and Savior Jesus...
Obituary: Martha Ann Defnall McGinnis
Martha Ann Defnall McGinnis, 93, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on September 26, 2025. Ms. McGinnis was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, on...
Obituary: Joseph Tremblay
A funeral mass for Joseph Tremblay, 92, of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7th at Sacred Heart of Jesus of Catholic...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State sweeps Calhoun with dominant road victories
DECATUR, Ala. — Wallace State flag football stayed unbeaten in conference play on Sunday, rolling to a pair of convincing road wins over Calhoun...
Burgermeister Ball kicks off Oktoberfest celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Oktoberfest season officially began last week, with the third annual Burgermeister Ball on Sept. 25 at St. Bernard. After a...
‘The Crown Returns’: Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant coming Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ms. Cullman County Pageant will take place at Fairview High School on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.
Pageant Director Gidget...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview, Vinemont, Good Hope advance to semifinals
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament officially tipped off at Vinemont High School Monday night and after a night loaded with...
Jacobs proclaims October ADK Month
On Monday, September 29, 2025, Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of October 2025 Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman. Local Alpha Delta Kappa...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CLASH OF THE TIANS: Cullman Gold 6th grade volleyball team earns runner up finish...
CULLMAN, AL. – While local youth volleyball teams participated in the Cullman County Youth Volleyball Tournament, 6th Grade Cullman Gold forwent the county tournament...
Cullman County Commission adopts $58M FY2026 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission has adopted a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2026, focused on infrastructure, public safety and fiscal discipline.
Approved...
Cullman County 4-H member Grayson Randall named runner-up for National 4-H Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – What began as a shy, homeschooled boy with a stutter nervously giving his first 4-H speech has led to national recognition...
Cullman County Youth Football week 6 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week six of the youth football season is now complete, and there were more than a fair share of exciting games...
Obituary: James Rodney Creel
James Rodney Creel (1944-2025) The world became a little less bright this day, September 27, 2025, with the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, James...
Ivey announces $3.7M in ALDOT Annual Grant projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced more than $3.7 million in State funding is being awarded to cities and counties for...
COLUMN: Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!
We’ve all seen the commercials that gave birth to the catchphrase, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Since the 1980s, it has...
Files from Yesteryear: Sept. 27, 1951
From the files of Sept. 27, 1951
Fairview News
Mrs. Edith Hancock of Columbus, Ga. spent last week-end visiting relatives here and at Vinemont.
J. B. Mauldin...
Obituary: Buel Rayburn Wise, Jr.
Buel Rayburn Wise, Jr., known as Randy by all, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 72. Mr. Wise was born...
Obituary: Bryan Keith Thompson
Funeral Service for Bryan Keith Thompson, age 58 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Gum Pond Primitive Baptist Church...
Obituary: Jimmie Dewayne Smith
Jimmie Dewayne Smith, 64, of Vinemont passed away September 23, 2025, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Smith...
WSCC CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State finishes runner-up at ON Twilight
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams turned in strong performances at the ON Twilight meet Friday night at John Hunt Park,...
Editorial: Courage in action
Fear may sound the alarm, but it is courage that carries us forward. Time and again, history reminds us that progress is never written...
Wallace State’s Brookelyn Morgan named NJCAA Division II National Athlete of the Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State freshman cross-country runner Brookelyn Morgan has earned national recognition, being named the NJCAA Division II USTFCCCA Female Athlete of...
Victim Services announces new name: The Willow Path
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman held its fifth annual Masquerade Ball Thursday evening, Sept. 25, at Stone Bridge Farms. Not only did...
Cullman County Schools addresses bus incident, bullying concerns
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools is addressing concerns from parents and the community following a recent student fight on a school bus that...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point handles Hayden 42-12
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were off last week, and they looked well-rested when the Hayden Wildcats came to town Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont blanks West End 28-0
VINEMONT, Ala. – After defeating Carbon Hill on the road last week, the Vinemont Eagles were back home for a non-region matchup against West...
Alabama Public Service Commissioner Jeremy H. Oden announces re-election campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jeremy H. Oden recently announced his re-election campaign for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1.
Below is Oden’s announcement:
Alabama Public Service Commissioner...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman collects 24-11 win at Brewer
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back on the road for a non-region battle at Brewer Friday night and the Bearcats returned home with their...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs downs Lynn on the road 36-12
LYNN, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to Lynn for a non-region matchup with the Bears Friday night and in a season where the Eagles...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope remains unbeaten with 41-6 win at Addison
ADDISON, Ala. – Good Hope made the trip to Addison’s A.G. Hicks Stadium for a battle of unbeatens Friday night, and the Raiders got...
Sheriff candidate Tim Creel hosting campaign event at VFW Saturday, Sept. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tim Creel, candidate for Cullman County Sheriff, is inviting the community to a special gathering in support of his campaign on Saturday,...
Obituary: Wintford Leon Haynes
Wintford Leon Haynes, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Wintford was born in AL.
Wintford most recently served as...
Obituary: Jamie Brad Calvert
Jamie Brad Calvert, age 51, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents: James Donald...
Obituary: Glenda Sue (Talley) Quick
Glenda Talley Quick, age 88 of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Glenda was born on January 21, 1937, in Cullman to Elbert...
Obituary: David Patrick Hollenack, Jr.
David Patrick Hollenack, Jr., age 36 of Hanceville, AL passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence. He was born September 26,...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State falls at Calhoun, ending 9-match win streak
TANNER, Ala. -- Wallace State volleyball's nine-match winning streak came to an end Wednesday night, as the Lions dropped a 3-0 (14-25, 22-25, 14-25)...
Savoring the season: Enjoy and preserve fall produce
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Fall ushers in a season of change. As leaves turn colors and days grow shorter, the freshest produce available in...
COLUMN: Sweet Savannah
Yes, I am a country boy, but one of my favorite places to visit in this world is a city. No, I do not...
Pet of the Week: Meet Buck, a gentleman terrier
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Buck, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, a 5-year-old Cairn Terrier mix with a heart as steady as his...
Obituary: David “Richard” Roberson, Jr.
David “Richard” Roberson, Jr. passed away on September 24, 2025, at the young age of 42. Richard was currently residing in Fyffe, Alabama, but...
Public safety matters in site selection
When companies scout new locations, the standard checklist includes availability of a quality and skilled workforce, infrastructure, and operating costs. Yet public safety, too...
COLUMN: Just a matter of time
I need to vent, so please don’t judge me — just listen. I’ve got a problem with time. And yes, I know some of...
Obituary: Onvie Ruth Voyles
Funeral service for Onvie Ruth Voyles, 67, will be Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at Antioch Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Visitation will be at...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hoover man pleads guilty in attempt to hire hitman to murder wife, 6 children
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Birmingham area man has pleaded guilty to murder for hire as charged, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
Mohammad Mohammad, 64, of...
Small Business Christmas Market coming to Ag Center Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Small Business Christmas Market will welcome dozens of vendors and will take place at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center...
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‘They pay it back tenfold’
Find your next best friend at the animal shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune has run its Pet of the Week feature with the Cullman...
