Editorial: Fear has its place, but cannot rule us
Fear is a curious thing. It is both a gift and a burden, a spark that keeps us alive and a shadow that can...
The 40 Acre Wood hosting fall scavenger hunts in October
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Forty Acre Wood is inviting the community to participate in family friendly fall scavenger hunts, held every Sunday in October...
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt
Literacy and STEM Collide in Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. -- It’s dinosaur time in Cullman elementary schools, with a recent project blending literacy, retention,...
Covered Bridge Festival coming Oct. 11
ONEONTA, Ala. – With three covered bridges still in existence, Blount County carries the title of Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama, and as a...
Every holiday together: Holiday Haus set for Oct. 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host a Holiday Haus shopping event at the OmniPlex Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18,...
Obituary: David Wayne “Schoolboy” Cordes
David Wayne “Schoolboy” Cordes age 67 of Cullman, Alabama passed away September 22, 2025. He was born November 14, 1957.
David was a truck driver...
Obituary: Janet Eva Winfrey
Janet Eva Livingston Winfrey, known to most as Jan, passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 65. Jan was born in...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Jacobs proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. -- On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in...
Steven Pearl named Auburn Men’s Basketball Head Coach
AUBURN, Ala.— Steven Pearl has been named Auburn men’s basketball head coach, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Monday. Pearl, who has spent the previous 11...
City of Good Hope passes $6.8 million budget
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its final September meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a...
Goatoberfest coming this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will kick off this year’s Oktoberfest celebrations with Goatoberfest. There will be live music Friday, Sept. 26, starting...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cold Springs collects 3-1 area win over Falkville
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs was back home to host an area match against Falkville Tuesday night, and the Eagles celebrated senior night with...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Jodie Renea Smith
Jodie, beloved wife, daughter, mother, and Nana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 10:18 a.m., just two days shy of her...
Obituary: Ernest Malon Boone
A graveside service for Ernest Malon Boone, 77, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, at Cullman Memory Gardens.
Mr. Boone was...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State remains perfect with 50-6 win over Bishop State
MILLBROOK, Ala. – Wallace State women’s flag football continued its dominant start to the season on Sunday, rolling past Bishop State 50-6 at 17 Springs...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State defeats Shelton State 31-7 in conference play
MILLBROOK, Ala. — Wallace State women’s flag football continued its strong start to conference play with a 31-7 victory over Shelton State on Saturday at 17...
WSCC SOCCER: Wallace State battles to 1-1 draw at Enterprise State
ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Wallace State men’s soccer earned a point on the road Saturday, playing to a 1-1 tie in an Alabama Community College Conference...
WSCC CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State posts strong finishes at Firehawk Invitational
PULASKI, Tenn. – Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country turned in strong performances on Saturday at the Firehawk Invitational hosted by UT Southern, with both...
Cullman leaders press federal priorities during DC Fly-In
WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than 30 Cullman County leaders and community representatives traveled to the nation’s capital this past week for the annual Cullman...
WSCC VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State shines at Fall Bash with 4-0 weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball turned in a dominant showing at its annual Fall Bash, winning all four matches across two days at...
New chapter for Addison Municipal Airport
ADDISON, Ala. - Community leaders and aviation partners gathered on Friday, Sept. 19, to celebrate a new chapter for the Addison Municipal Airport. Earlier...
Auburn’s Bruce Pearl to step down as head coach
AUBURN, Ala.— Bruce Pearl, who has guided the Auburn men’s basketball program to unprecedented heights in his 11 years on The Plains, will step...
Cullman’s Sadie Land honored at Accountancy Day Award Ceremony at Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Sadie Land of Cullman was among the students recognized for outstanding achievements in academics during the Accountancy Day Award Ceremony at...
Troy scores 21 in the 4th quarter to rally past Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Troy scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to rally past Buffalo, 21-17, in non-conference action Saturday at UB Stadium. It's the...
Obituary: Michael Anthony Hooper
Michael Anthony Hooper age 55 of Cullman, Alabama passed away September 17, 2025. He was born December 17, 1969.
Michael was a kind and simple...
Obituary: Buddy E. Reed
A Celebration of Life Gathering for Buddy E. Reed, 86, of Cullman will be Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel from...
WSCC CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State earns top 3 national rankings
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State's cross-country programs continue to make noise on the national stage. In the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Jubilee to host Oktoberfest themed wine and dine event
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar will host a German inspired Menu event for the public on Monday, Sept. 29 at 5:30...
Cullman County Youth Football week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week five of the 2025 Cullman County Youth Football season is in the books, and there were several key games going...
Obituary: Cynthia Kaye Rainey
Cynthia Kaye Rainey, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on September 20, 2025, at the age of 59. Ms. Rainey was born on April 26,...
Obituary: Teresa Ann Graves
Teresa Ann Graves, age 67, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Fortenberry Farms wins Best Appetizer Award at Taste of Northeast Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brian and Jacob Fortenberry of Fortenberry Farms in Cullman, Alabama, earned top honors at Taste of Northeast Alabama on Tuesday, Sept....
Have a heart for hospitality and a hunger for change? Host a Supper Club!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County recently revived a classic Southern tradition as part of Hunger Action Month. The Supper Club is...
Cullman County students shine at FCCLA All-County Beef Cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The aroma of sizzling beef and the excitement of competition filled Cotton Creek Venue in Cullman on September 16, 2025, as...
Cullman youth volleyball team finishes undefeated, earns platinum bracket spot in regional youth volleyball
CULLMAN, Ala. -- 6th Grade Cullman Gold volleyball team comprised of 6th-grade students from East Elementary School has finished the season undefeated in the...
UA announces summer 2025 area graduates, Dean’s and President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Over 1,300 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's summer 2025 commencement at Coleman Coliseum on Aug. 2.
Local students include:
Nikki...
Files from Yesteryear: Sept. 20, 1951
From the files of Sept. 20, 1951
Fairview News
Mrs. C. W. Wells of Birmingham was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Campbell and children...
State unemployment rate drops to 2.9%; Cullman County rate falls to 2.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed announced Friday, Sept. 19, that “Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 2.9%, down...
Wallace State releases summer 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 233 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the summer...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Addison pulls away to earn 46-16 win at No. 5...
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – In what was probably the premier matchup in 1A North, the 6th ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled to play No. 5 Hackleburg at...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Good Hope pulls away to top Cordova 34-6
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Region play continued for the Good Hope Raiders on Friday night with a matchup against the Cordova Blue Devils. After getting off...
PEAK Awards: Visit Cullman named Organization of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Visit Cullman/Cullman County Tourism Bureau was recently named Organization of the Year by the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) at the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont cruises past Carbon Hill 38-6
CARBON HILL, Ala. – After collecting a big win over Midfield last week, Vinemont hit the road for another region matchup at Carbon Hill...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to No. 4 Geraldine 45-6
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was back home for a big region matchup against fourth-ranked Geraldine Friday night, and it was a tough...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek rolls past Waterloo 64-6
ARLEY, Ala. – After dismantling Phillips last week, the Tigers of Meek were back home for another region matchup against Waterloo Friday night. It...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops region game at Oakman 62-13
OAKMAN, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road for a region matchup at Oakman Friday night, and they had their hands full with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs collects 44-18 win at Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Cold Springs hit the road for a showdown at Winston County Friday, and the Eagles’ offense continued to roll on...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview handles Lawrence County 55-6
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium for another region game against Lawrence County Friday night and it...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops region game with No. 4 Muscle Shoals 42-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats hosted a big region battle with fourth-ranked Muscle Shoals at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday and Cullman had its hands...
Obituary: Pernie Lou Hunt
Pernie Lou Hunt, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
A graveside service for Pernie will be held Sunday, September...
Obituary: Laura Leigh Long
Funeral Service for Laura Leigh Long, age 55 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Enjoy Singo Bingo at Drifters
CULLMAN, Ala. - Drifters Bar & Grill on Smith Lake is hosting weekly Singo Bingo nights. Hosted every Monday at 6:45 p.m., Singo Bingo...
2nd Amendment Gun Sales opens in Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - A new firearm business, 2nd Amendment Gun Sales, opened its doors to the public on Sept. 13, in Vinemont.Owner Kimberlie Self...
Laps for Lincoln this Sunday at The 40 Acre Wood
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, Sept. 21, the Forty Acre Wood will open its trails to support a local family facing the ongoing challenges...
Pet of the Week: Loki is pure love
CULLMAN, Ala. - Loki, a 6-8-month-old gray domestic shorthair kitty, is as handsome as he is loving. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Wallace State set to host Fall Bash Volleyball Tournament at Cullman Omniplex
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Omniplex will be the center of junior-college volleyball this weekend as Wallace State (16-2) welcomes a strong lineup of opponents for...
City school board approves budget, declares emergency project for CHS baseball field
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, when it discussed the budget, and emergency...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond topples Vinemont 3-1 for area win
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Vinemont Lady Eagles for a big area match on Dwayne Adams Court at Felton...
Obituary: Douglas Wayne Nix
Douglas Wayne Nix, age 74 of Hanceville, AL passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Cullman Regional. He was born February 23, 1951,...
Obituary: Bernice C. Rice
Graveside service for Bernice C. Rice, 81, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday, September 22, 2025, at Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State sweeps Snead State for 6th straight conference win
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball continued its dominant conference run on Wednesday night, sweeping Snead State 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-22) at home to remain unbeaten...
Vinemont man arrested in connection with incident on CR 1101
Updated Sept. 18, 2025, at 1:04 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with the shots-fired incident...
4 local UA Early College students named to Summer 2025 Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For the summer semester 2025, 340 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List obtaining a 3.6 or...
Get your plate now! United Way Cullman Community Cookout Sept. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County is hosting the Cullman Community Cookout on Friday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at...
Berlin Town Council closes out 2025 fiscal year, plans park progress
BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates opened the monthly session of the Berlin Town Council on Monday, Sept.15. The meeting commenced with an invocation...
Local students shine at FCCLA All-County Beef Cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. -The aroma of sizzling beef and the excitement of competition filled Cotton Creek Venue in Cullman on Sept. 16, 2025, as Cullman...
Taylor crowned Miss Wallace State; Shadeck Miss North Alabama’s Teen
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College crowned a new Miss Wallace State recently, naming Anna Kate Taylor Miss Wallace State 2026. Taylor, of...
Student Eagles hosting Run for Life this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Student Eagles of Cullman will host a 5K and Joggers Mile on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. at Randall...
Hanceville man sentenced to 25 years for robbery
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hanceville man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree robbery. David Justin Farley, 49,...
Obituary: Tanya Lynn Johnson
Tanya Lynn Johnson passed away at Jackson Hospital on September 15, 2025. She was 49 years old. She was a resident of Cullman, Alabama.
She...
Obituary: Ricky Wayne Lee
Ricky Lee, 71, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his residence.
He was born April 5, 1954, to Theron Hollis & Minnie...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Les Dames of Cullman 4th Annual Witches Ride coming Oct. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dust off your brooms and round up your crew — the Witches Ride is back for its fourth enchanting year! Hosted...
WSCC SOCCER: Wallace State rolls past Northeast Alabama for conference win
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State men’s soccer team kept its strong start to the season rolling on Tuesday with a 4-1 conference victory over Northeast...
Victim Services announces local events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October
CULLMAN, Ala. - October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Victim Services of Cullman has announced a series of local events...
Obituary: Sandra F. Hayes
Sandra F. Hayes of Cullman passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 75. Sandra was born in Cullman on December 13,...
Obituary: Deborah Jane Rice Mann
Deborah Jane Rice Mann, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Deborah was born in Alabama and spent her...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 16, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 16, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
4D Farm hosting rodeo event this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s own one-stop venue for all things fall and fun, 4D Farm, is hosting a rodeo on Friday and Saturday,...
PREP SWIMMING: Cullman sweeps Bearcat Sprint Invitational
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman High School swim team recently turned in a dominant performance at the 2025 Bearcat Sprint Invitational on Thursday, September...
DAR celebrates Constitution Week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met last Sunday for their first meeting of the...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic breaks ground on new facility, hosts Health & Wellness Fun...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday, Sept. 13, marked a significant milestone for the Good Samaritan Health Clinic as the organization celebrated the groundbreaking of its...
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 Burgermeister Ball – Sept. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the annual Burgermeister Ball on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Abbey...
Cullman County Schools rolls out new STEM education bus
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Schools debuted one of its newest additions at Hanceville Elementary School last Friday morning. CCBOE’s maintenance crew has been...
Obituary: Billy Raye Roberts
A celebration of life potluck supper for the family and friends of Billy Raye Roberts, 70, of Warrior, will be at 5 p.m., Saturday,...
Obituary: Joseph “Don” McBrayer
Joseph “Don” McBrayer age 57 of Cullman, Alabama passed away September 12, 2025. He was born August 26, 1968, in Cullman, Alabama to Joseph...
Obituary: Mary Etta Hyde Rutledge
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Mary Etta Hyde Rutledge, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State opens flag football era with dominant sweep of Snead...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wallace State women’s flag football made history on Sunday afternoon, and they did it in emphatic fashion. The Lions, playing their...
WSCC SOCCER: Wong leads Wallace State to 3-1 win over Calhoun
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State men’s soccer picked up a key 3-1 victory over Calhoun on Sunday, powered by a pair of goals from...
Community luncheon highlights area tourism
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman Area of Chamber of Commerce September Community Luncheon on Friday, Executive Director of Tourism Harmony Heard shared an...
Obituary: Phillip William Marks
Memorial Service for Phillip William Marks, age 69 of Logan, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Cullman County Youth Football week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another week of youth football matchups is in the books, and we had exciting games happening all over the county on...
Dodge City Council talks budget approvals, infrastructure projects
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, addressing everything from budget approvals and infrastructure projects...
Bernard Blues & BBQ wraps up 9th annual festival with music, food and fierce...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The ninth annual Bernard Blues & BBQ at St. Bernard Prep kicked off on Friday, Sept. 5 as artists and cook...
APLICATIONS
NWS Huntsville places Cullman Co. under Tropical Storm Warning
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has placed the counties of Cullman, De Kalb, Jackson, Madison and Morgan under a TROPICAL STORM...
