PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos, Bulldogs’ boys collect area wins on Holly Pond’s senior night
HOLLY POND, Ala.- If you desired to go out and see a pair of defensive games, then Holly Pond was the place for you....
Safe surrender
Safe Haven Baby Box installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station No. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local leaders and community members gathered Thursday, Jan. 15, at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison varsity boys and girls topple St. Bernard
Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play an area game in both girls' and boys' basketball. Addison came away with a sweep as the Lady...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs loses key player, Falkville pulls off huge second-half rally to...
FALKVILLE, Ala.- The 21-1 Cold Springs Eagles traveled 35 miles north to face the 14-6 Falkville Blue Devils on Friday night. The first half...
‘Everyone has secrets’: PostSecret at Karma’s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma's Coffee House is inviting the community to anonymously share their secrets this January through an interactive art installation inspired by...
Obituary: Larry “Red” Eugene Gamble
Funeral services for Larry “Red” Gamble, 80, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 16, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Rocket City Trash Pandas announce Global Baseball Series at Toyota Field this spring
MADISON, Ala.- The Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, held a press conference earlier this week to announce...
Op-Ed: Low-stimulation show recommendations
It has become very common for electronics and media to be incorporated into children’s everyday routines. Highly stimulating shows, for example, are used as...
Small Business Spotlight: Sugar & Steam
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Sugar & Steam: Bakery & Coffee was opened in October 2025 by Bo and Katie Johnson. Prior to opening the...
USDA’s 2025–2030 dietary guidelines include new inverted food pyramid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Food Guide Pyramid was introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1992. The pyramid was updated in...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4-ranked Good Hope knocks off no. 8-ranked West Morgan in area...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The no. 4-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders will host their respective area tournament after defeating East Lawrence on Tuesday, and they...
Creel officially qualifies to run for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. – Law enforcement veteran Tim Creel this week officially qualified to run for Cullman County sheriff.
Creel announced his candidacy back in July...
Obituary: Wade Harden McKee
Wade Harden McKee, age 80, of Blountsville, passed away peacefully at home January 14, 2026. He was born in Pinson, Alabama, on February 5,...
Obituary: Edgar Lee Martens
Edgar Lee Martens was born March 10, 1940, in the family home at Conway Springs, Kansas. He was the second of five children born...
Obituary: Ralph Ethridge Rogers
Funeral services for Ralph Ethridge Rogers, 92, of Knoxville, Tennessee (formerly of Garden City, Alabama) will be 2 p.m. Saturday January 17th at Hanceville...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 15, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State: Applications open for new Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is currently accepting applications for summer admission to its new Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SPLA) program and is...
St. Bernard Abbey to honor retired Abbot Marcus Voss Feb. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The monks of St. Bernard Abbey will gather with friends, alumni and the wider community on Friday, Feb. 6, to honor...
Smith Lake repeal bill passes Senate unanimously, heads to House
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Legislation repealing the Smith Lake annexation law (SB322) cleared the Alabama Senate Thursday morning with unanimous support.
Senate Bill 12, sponsored by...
Compton, Haynes recognized for their service
CULLMAN, Ala. – Supervisors were recognized at the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The supervisors were...
Night to Shine: Celebration for special needs community coming Feb. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - Life Church - Hanceville, in partnership with the Hanceville Civitans and the Tim Tebow Foundation, will host Night to Shine of...
Pet of the Week: Meet Willow
CULLMAN, Ala. – Willow is a dilute calico, approximately 1-year-old, with a calm, gentle presence. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Willow enjoys...
Fairview’s new timeline wall binds together six decades of football, family and memories
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - In 2025, the Fairview Aggies had one of their most successful seasons in school history, dominating on the gridiron on the...
Bosom Buddies warns community about unauthorized use of name
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. is warning the public about fraudulent and unauthorized use of its name following reports...
Alabama Conservation District Employees Association announces 6 $1K scholarships for 2026 graduating seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Conservation District Employees Association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering six $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 14, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
United Way of Cullman County transitions to leadership donor model for 2026 campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County has transitioned away from its Business Alliance program and returned to a leadership donor model as...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host Swamp John’s Fundraiser Jan. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. — St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Swamp John’s Fundraiser on Monday, Jan. 26, from 4-7p.m., in celebration of National Lutheran...
DHR: SNAP transactions for out-of-state and online automatically turned off Jan. 22
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources on Monday announced a new system enhancement that automatically defaults all EBT cards to block...
PREP BASKETBALL: Jasper’s block party leads Vikings to a 43-40 win over Cullman
JASPER, Ala.- The 19-3 Cullman Bearcats traveled to Jasper on Tuesday night to take on their rival Vikings, who were 15-4 before tonight's game....
Ivey delivers 2026 State of the State address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, delivered the 2026 State of the State address.
Watch the video on WVTM13’s website...
Obituary: James Cecil “Jimmy” Jones
James Cecil "Jimmy" Jones, age 87 of Cullman, passed away January 11, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1938,...
Obituary: June Evelyn Jones
June Evelyn (Johnston) Jones of Hanceville, Alabama, died Wednesday evening, January 7, 2026. She was born May 21, 1940, to F. Rozell and Evelyn...
Cullman City Council recognizes service of outgoing CEDA Director Dale Greer, salutes achievements of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday honored multiple City staffers, including the outgoing head of Cullman’s economic development for the last...
Obituary: Jacki Marie Jacobs
Funeral services for Jacki Marie Jacobs, 49, of Vinemont will be 4 p.m. Wednesday January 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 13, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament brackets revealed
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman County Board of Education released the complete brackets for the varsity boys', varsity girls', junior varsity boys' and junior varsity...
Dodge City Town Council proclaims January Human Trafficking Prevention Month
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances during its regular meeting held Jan. 8.
Among the items approved...
Ribbon cut on Phase II of Cullman Middle School expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools hosted a community open house Sunday, Jan. 11, with City and State officials cutting the ribbon on Phase...
Holmes retiring from CCSO; Hogue will be new chief deputy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Jan. 12, announced the upcoming retirement of Chief Deputy Brett Holmes, who will conclude...
After decades at the line, Dale Greer reels in retirement
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA), is set to retire after decades of service in Cullman, bringing...
PREP BASKETBALL: Roberts leads Addison boys to a win, but Lady Bulldogs fall to...
ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted the 4A Curry basketball teams for a pair of matchups and came away with another split on Monday night. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Miller’s late basket puts Vinemont over Good Hope, 61-59
VINEMONT, Ala.- A pair of top ten teams took the court at Vinemont on Monday night, as the no. 6-ranked Lady Eagles hosted the...
Allen releases list of counties where noncitizens illegally registered and/or voted
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen announced last week “the identification of 186 ‘illegally registered noncitizens,’ including 25 who had illegally...
Obituary: Brenda Gail Jennings
Brenda Gail Jennings, born February 22, 1955, passed away peacefully at her home onJanuary 11, 2026.
Funeral service for Brenda will be at 11 a.m.,...
Obituary: Iona Faucett
Funeral services for Iona Faucett, 91, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Thursday January 15th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 12, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) AG Marshall settles lawsuit with Cullman’s Aurora IV and Wellness; clinic to close
Updated Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, to include a statement from the law firm representing Amanda and Chris Medders:
"From day one, our clients acted in...
Obituary: Barbara Gardner
Funeral Service for Barbara Gardner, age 82 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Barry...
21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County event set for Feb. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. — The 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will take place Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, offering the community an...
Youth art contest invites Cullman Housing Authority residents to share ‘What Home Means to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Youth artists who live in households or receive housing-related services managed by the Cullman Housing Authority are invited to take part...
Op-Ed: Cozy hobbies and the art of being performative
There was a time when hobbies were simply for your enjoyment. You had one or two, at the least, that perhaps you were good...
Editorial: The last rest stop is closed
Learning when to stop being available to those who never planned to stay
There comes a point when you realize you have been the last...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison girls fall, boys grind out tough win over rival Winston County
ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted their arch rival the 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets and came away with a split. The Lady Bulldogs lost 53-27, while the...
COLUMN: New beginnings can bring new endings
We have lost another old friend. Not to be morbid, but I’ve come to that age in life where I begin each new year...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 10, 1946
From the files of Jan. 10, 1946
To and Fro
(By EAGLE EYE)
A couple of Cullman County veterans over on Okinawa who have re-enlisted in the...
Wallace State men collect 97-79 win over Marion Military Institute
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- After collecting a win in their last game at East Mississippi Community College, the Wallace State Lions returned home to take on...
Obituary: David Keith Brown
David Keith Brown of Cullman, Alabama passed away December 24, 2025, at the age of 60. David was born on August 18, 1965, in...
Obituary: Mary Woods Reid
Mary Woods Reid, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. Mary was born on July 15, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama,...
Wallace State to offer free introductory machining course this spring
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is offering an opportunity for students to learn more about Machine Tool Technology by providing a free...
Shirley Burden Public Library partners with local boxing club for free introductory boxing class...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library is pairing with a former professional boxer to host a free introductory boxing class on Wednesday,...
Polar Bear Plunge: Event returns Jan. 31, benefiting Special Olympics of Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Polar Bear Plunge will return Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, inviting residents to brave the cold for a cause at...
Hope Horses aiming for growth, expanded services
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. is in the midst of a capital campaign intended to raise funds for a multiphase expansion...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects 56-40 area win over Russellville
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala.- After collecting a huge win in their area opener at home against Lawrence County, the West Point Warriors traveled to Russellville to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont comes from behind for 61-57 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- After a comeback win over Locust Fork on Tuesday night, The Vinemont Eagles found themselves in familiar territory Friday, trailing Hanceville by...
Cullman County Schools provides update on construction projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week provided an update on several ongoing and upcoming construction projects across the district, with multiple campus...
Tyson Foods supports Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s mission to deliver health care to the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic announces a $28,350 grant from Tyson Foods.
This investment will allow Good Samaritan Health Clinic to continue its...
Workday scheduled for ECBA disaster relief warehouse project
CULLMAN, Ala. - A volunteer workday has been scheduled to continue construction on the East Cullman Baptist Association’s (ECBA’s) disaster relief warehouse building. The...
Obituary: Cora Sue Elam
Cora Sue Duffey Elam, born on June 20, 1938, in Arab, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at the age of 87.
She...
Obituary: Donny Ray Thomason, Sr.
Donny Ray Thomason, Sr., 58, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on January 7, 2026. Mr. Thomason was born in Blount County, Alabama, on August 29,...
Faith: Good Hope’s Kloe Thurman on how relationship with God has changed her life
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope senior band member Kloe Thurman calls her relationship with God a blessing. She went through some tough times...
Obituary: Rodney S. Jones
Funeral services for Rodney S. Jones, 77, of Hayden will be 1 p.m. Sunday, January 11th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 9, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond girls fall to Lawrence County, 39-31
MOULTON, Ala.- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos traveled to Moulton to take on the Lawrence County Lady Red Devils in Thursday night basketball action....
Flooding rainfall and severe storms possible into Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. – There are two distinct weather threats today into Saturday. The first is heavy rainfall and the other is severe storms with damaging...
City of Cullman seeks volunteers for Tree Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - City of Cullman residents who have a passion for trees and community stewardship are encouraged to apply to serve on the...
The Pantry at the Link After Hours set for Jan. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The first “After Hours” distribution at The Pantry at The Link this year is coming up Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 4:30-7...
Lotus Health Women’s Health Forum coming Jan. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. - Lotus Health Inc., a Cullman-based nonprofit focused on holistic and preventive health, will host a Women’s Health Forum on Saturday, Jan....
Vendor applications still open for Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vendor applications are still open for the upcoming Bloomin’ Festival arts & craft show, with organizers encouraging interested artisans to apply...
Vinemont Council highlights completed road projects, recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, approving several resolutions and addressing updates related...
Tigers For Tomorrow launches “Goodwill to All” $5 Admission Promotion for January
ATTALLA, Ala. – This month, Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain is inviting the community to experience one of Alabama’s most unique wildlife destinations...
Jeff Lawson announces candidacy for Cullman County School Board, District 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jeff Lawson, a Fairview resident and longtime public servant, has announced his candidacy for Cullman County School Board, District 2, which...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 8, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: John J. Guthrie, Jr.
Life-long Cullman County resident, John J. Guthrie, Jr. died peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born...
Obituary: James Ralph Howard
James Ralph Howard, age 87, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Cullman, Alabama. Born on March 28, 1938, in Athens, Georgia, he was...
Very heavy rainfall and severe storms possible Friday into Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. – Rain will begin entering the state tonight through Friday morning, leaving a frontal boundary somewhere across western/central Alabama by Friday afternoon. This...
Reed: Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7% in November
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed this week announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November decreased to...
Aderholt qualifies for reelection to US Congress
HOOVER, Ala. - Congressman Robert Aderholt this week officially qualified to seek reelection to represent Alabama’s 4th Congressional District.
According to his announcement, he is...
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet slated to open in April in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is preparing to open in southwest Cullman, with leasing finalized and hiring underway for a store planned at...
Pet of the Week: Sissy Lou is learning the world one gentle step at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sissy Lou is a Great Pyrenees and Golden Retriever mix, approximately 9-10 months old, with a quiet soul and a thoughtful...
Wallace State men deliver complete road performance in 97-75 win over East Mississippi
SCOOBA, Miss.- Wallace State men’s basketball turned in one of its most complete performances of the season Tuesday night, pulling away early and never...
Whaley officially qualifies to run for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Director of Communications Lt. Chad Whaley this week officially qualified to run for Cullman County sheriff.
Whaley announced...
Auburn Football signs electrifying quarterback Byrum Brown
AUBURN, Ala. — Record-setting quarterback Byrum Brown has signed with Auburn Football, head coach Alex Golesh announced Tuesday.
Brown led all FBS quarterbacks in 2025 with 42 total...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 7, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 7, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
McKenzee Gregory of Hanceville named to Belhaven University fall 2025 President’s List
JACKSON, Miss. - Congratulations to Belhaven University student McKenzee Gregory, of Hanceville, AL on being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 President's List.
Gregory...
Joppa’s Zachary Haynes named to Columbia College fall 2025 Dean’s List
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Columbia College recently announced its Dean's List for the fall 2025 Semester (August-December 2025). To be named to the Dean's List,...
Editorial: Killing the part of me that walks away
I have a character flaw, one I can no longer dress up as self-preservation or strength.
When relationships fracture in my life, with family, friends,...
Cullman’s Walter Adams named to Marion Military Institute President’s List
MARION, Ala. - College student Walter Adams of Cullman, a Saint Bernard Preparatory School graduate, completed the Marion Military Institute fall 2025 semester on...
Decia McClure of Cullman named to Northwest President’s List
SENATOBIA, Miss. - Decia McClure of Cullman has been named to the Northwest Mississippi Community College President's List for the fall 2025 semester.
Included on...
APLICATIONS
‘A’: Alabama near top of states in response to human trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama recently received an A on its “report card” from Shared Hope International (SHI) for the state’s positive response to the...
