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Downtown library hosting free summer events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will be host multiple free events in conjunction with its...
Fairview Elementary launching agriscience program
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary will be adding an agriscience program for its kindergarten through fifth-grade students as a weekly specialty class for all...
‘It’s never too late to follow your dreams’
2025 Ms. Senior Cullman County Angie Carter places 2nd in state competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - She’s the reigning Ms. Senior Cullman, and earlier this month,...
Spring into summer recipe guide
The smell of spring is in the air, and so is lingering aroma of your grill heating up! This spring and summer, change up your...
Business spotlight: The Sun Room Aesthetics & Wellness
Meet Emilee (Emi) Harbison, owner and operator of The Sun Room Aesthetics & Wellness.
Harbison is a 22-year-old Licensed Esthetician who just recently took the...
Senior Spotlight: Living life to the fullest: Educator, dog trainer, mother
Trimble resident, longtime educator and dog trainer Paula Kretzschmar, 73, was born and raised in Cullman County. She spent most of her life in...
Crocker, Gentry, Duncan speak about Rock the South safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South will take place next week in Cullman County, and local officials held a press conference at the Cullman...
Jason Willoughby announces Cullman City Council candidacy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local business owner Jason Willoughby has announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 3.
Willoughby said love for his hometown is...
Local law enforcement gearing up for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department are getting ready for this year’s Rock the South event, which is...
6 ways to spring into your fitness goals for summer
Longer and warmer days are ahead as spring arrives in the South. There’s no better time to start or maintain an active lifestyle.
Please consult...
Berlin VFD celebrating 50th anniversary with free community cookout June 14
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a community cookout on Saturday, June 14, from 4-7 p.m....
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry announces candidacy for Alabama Public Service Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, June 6, announced his candidacy for the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC). Gentry told...
West Point scholars heading to quizbowl championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School will compete in the Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence (PACE) National Scholastic Championship (NSC), June 7-8,...
(Updated) 1 dead, 1 detained in stabbing in Colony
Updated June 1, 2025, at 10 p.m. (corrected)
COLONY, Ala. - One person has died and another has been detained in a stabbing incident in...
(Update) DA says Colony stabbing was ‘justifiable homicide’ under Stand Your Ground law
Updated June 2, at 1:50 p.m.
COLONY, Ala. – A local man died as a result of a stabbing in the Colony community on Sunday,...
Local, state law enforcement: Memorial Day Weekend sees decreased activity
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported decreased Memorial Day Weekend activity.
Cullman Police Assistant...
New business spotlight: Smith Lake Veterinary Hospital
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County natives Dr. Morgan Roberts White and her husband Daniel White will open Smith Lake Veterinary Hospital in late June-early...
Hanceville library hosting poetry night May 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville will host a live poetry night on Friday, May 30, from 6-7 p.m.
Library Manager...
Cullman County Coroner’s Office hosts SUIDI training class
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner’s Office on May 21-22, hosted a Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation (SUIDI) training class at the Cullman...
Hogan back behind bars in Cullman County murder case
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man who was out on bond on a murder charge saw his bond revoked on Monday, May 19, by...
Local law enforcement: Tips for a safe Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Memorial Day Weekend is just days away, and local law enforcement provided tips for summer safety.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said...
Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Festival and Car Show this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Festival will take place this Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is...
The Flying Fifty Hotel hosting block party June 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Flying Fifty Hotel is teaming up with on-site businesses to host a Summer Block Party on Sunday, June 1, from...
‘We are the Gardeners’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - May 11-17 was designated Little Free Library Week, and on Thursday, May 15, a group gathered at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community...
DA: 58 cases dismissed due to Hanceville PD’s illegal actions
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Wednesday, May 7, said that 58 felony cases have been dismissed due to the...
Searching for treasures: Senior event May 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center will host a special event on Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m. featuring Alabama historian, speaker, explorer,...
CPD honors local child nutrition workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department partnered with Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe and the south Cullman Walmart on...
‘It’s such a great community event’: Brooks’ Place holds 25th annual Safe Kids Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brooks’ Place – The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, held the 25th annual Safe Kids Expo on Saturday, April 26, at...
4th annual Pops in the Park tonight in Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. - April is Jazz Appreciation Month and the Holly Pond High School Band will host its fourth annual Pops in the...
25th annual Safe Kids Expo coming April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 25th annual Safe Kids Expo will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-1p.m. at Sportsman Lake Park.
The event...
Volunteers needed for Smith Lake, roadside cleanups April 25-26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee (SLEPC) is hosting two cleanups this month. The Renew Our Rivers Smith Lake Cleanup will...
Vinemont hosting Easter luncheon for seniors April 21
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of Vinemont will host its monthly senior luncheon on Monday, April 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont...
Fairview High School hosts Centennial Celebration
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School hosted its Centennial Celebration on Saturday, April 12, beginning with a 5K Fun Run/Walk.
FHS Family and Consumer Science...
‘It’s like childhood all over again’: Commission on Aging holds Senior Easter Egg Hunt
CULLMAN, Ala. – About 150 people filled the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Friday, April 11, for the annual Senior Easter Egg Hunt. Cullman...
Gypsy Soul hosting Easter Tablescape event with Cullman Florist April 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gypsy Soul Antiques and Things is hosting “Come to the Table,” a community Easter Tablescape event on Tuesday, April 15, from...
Falkville hosting Eggfest Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville is hosting the Eggfest Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at South Park in...
CPD recovers stolen merchandise; 2 arrested
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman residents were arrested recently after another resident reported the theft of a YETI cooler on Wednesday, April 2, according...
Library hosting Young Writers’ Workshop April 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library will host the Young Writers’ Workshop for Encourage a Young Writer Day...
Museum kicks off April Walking Tours
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Museum kicked off its annual April Walking Tours this morning. There will be tours every Saturday in April...
Local author releases children’s book
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman recently released a children’s book titled “Finlee and Her Purple Glasses.”
Taylor Johnson is a Cullman native who wears...
Hanceville welcomes new librarians
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library has added two librarians to its staff. Library Manager Teresa Rivera said the library is fully...
Cullman man caught surveilling child sentenced to 40 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man on Thursday, April 3, 2025, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of possession of obscene matter and received a...
Op-Ed: Pause, don’t stop
If you have a minute to read an excerpt from long-winded Lauren’s heart:
I run. I run often. I enjoy it. It relieves stress for...
COA looking to add pageant board of directors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is looking to add a board of directors for the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant.
COA...
Small Business Easter Market sees success
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 1,000 shoppers turned out for the Small Business Easter Market on Saturday, March 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural...
Cullman Family Expo coming April 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center parent teacher organization is hosting the third annual Cullman Family Expo on Saturday, April 5,...
Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration 5K/Fun Run coming April 12
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - As part of the Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration, a 5K race and Mile Fun Run will take place Saturday,...
(Updated) Cullman woman 2nd person charged with manslaughter in Good Hope case
Updated March 26, 2025, at 5:22 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman County woman is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the...
Fairview High unveils additions, renovations
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School on Wednesday, March 19, cut the ribbon on additions and renovations to its Family & Consumer Sciences and...
Cullman man facing manslaughter charge in Good Hope case
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A Cullman County man is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a man in Good...
Small Business Easter Market this Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Small Business Easter Market will take place this Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural...
Harbison resigning from Alabama House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, who represents District 12, said he will be resigning his seat by April 15.
Harbison said he has a...
Cullman County sees little damage during statewide storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local law enforcement expressed Sunday morning how grateful they are for the lack...
Local family loses home to fire
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local couple with deep ties to the community lost their home, cars and belongings in a house fire on Thursday,...
TACOMARG opens in Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - New restaurant TACOMARG officially opened Friday, March 14, in Cullman’s Warehouse District, with an inviting atmosphere, vibrant colors, creative cocktails and...
Another Little Free Library on the way
FALKVILLE, Ala. - Community supporter, avid reader and maker of all things homemade, Stephanie Sprouse, has applied for a third Little Free Library grant,...
Goat Island hosting tie dye event March 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host a tie dye event on Saturday, March 29, from 1-3 p.m.
Tap Room Manager Mandy Hamm said,...
Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale coming March 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardeners will host their third annual Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale on Saturday, March 22, from 8...
Fashion star
CSHS senior Savannah Bischoff wins 1st place fashion award at state FCCLA competition
BREMEN, Ala. - Earlier this month, Cold Springs High School students attended...
Downtown library to host Author Talk event March 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd for an Author Talk...
Man charged with attempted murder in Good Hope shooting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - On Sunday, March 9, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested George Thomas Meadows, 80, of Cullman, in connection with the shooting...
CCSO responds to shooting in Good Hope
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to the report of a shooting in Good Hope on Sunday, March 9, at approximately 11:40 a.m.
Deputies...
Vinemont’s monthly senior lunch March 17
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont will host its annual senior event on Monday, March 17, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont...
Library After Hours Book Club info meeting set for March 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System will host an interest meeting for its new Library After Hours...
Stony Lonesome adds obstacle course, will host RFC Spring Edition
BREMEN, Ala. - Cullman County’s Stony Lonesome OHV Park is unveiling a recently built obstacle course.
Park Manager Tyler Lindsey said the idea for the...
TACOMARG coming to Cullman Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new restaurant - TACOMARG - is set to open in Cullman’s Warehouse District this month.
Owner/Operator Joel Sanchez said TACOMARG won’t just...
Col. Don Fallin announces candidacy for House District 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Retired U.S. Army Col. Don Fallin has announced his candidacy for House District 11. The seat is vacant now since former Rep....
Volunteers welcome at Shirley Burden Public Library
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Public Library, recently renamed the Shirley Burden Public Library, offers a volunteer program and recently shared one of its...
The Refuge Church of God Women’s Conference 2025 set for March 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Refuge Church of God in Cullman will host its free Women’s Conference 2025, “Come Bloom with Us,” on Saturday, March...
‘Wine people are happy people’
Sipsey Winery opening in Cullman March 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sipsey Winery will open its Cullman location on Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m. The...
Cullman Eagle Forum hosting human trafficking discussion Feb. 24
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Eagle Forum is hosting an event with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Monday, Feb. 24, at 6...
Grand jury calls for abolition of Hanceville PD; 6 arrested
Updated Feb. 19, 2025, at 4:35 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five Hanceville Police Department officers and one spouse of an officer were indicted by a...
Park-It Market at The Link Feb. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host the Food Bank of North Alabama Park-It Market on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The mobile...
‘100 years of tradition and excellence’
Fairview High to celebrate centennial
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - In just a few weeks, Fairview High School will host its centennial celebration. The event will take...
Empty Bowls coming this Monday, Feb. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 20th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will take place Monday, Feb. 17, from 4-6:30 p.m. in Hearin...
Next Vinemont senior lunch set for Feb. 17
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Community Center will be the place to be for seniors on Monday, Feb. 17. That’s when the Town of...
(Update) Man arrested in connection with body found in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman man has been arrested in connection with the body that was found at a Good Hope park Saturday,...
Celebrity 1st grader: ‘Hot Rod’ Gibbs
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond first grader “Hot Rod” Lincoln Gibbs, 7, turned heads in Biloxi recently during the 30th annual Professional Cowboy...
CCSO, MCSO hold K9 Detection and Tracking Seminar
CULLMAN, Ala. - Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 3-5, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a K9 Detection and...
4th annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Feb. 8
VINEMONT, Ala. - The fourth annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Vinemont Elementary School...
Local VFD chiefs talk training, planning
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department recently held a Ropes and Knots training course at a Berlin Volunteer Fire Department...
Crocker appointed to Alabama Coroners Training Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker was recently appointed by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to the Alabama Coroners Training Commission...
CPD officers achieve FTO certifications
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three Cullman Police Department officers ̶ Josh Spinks, Ryan Whisenhunt and Michael Bryant ̶ recently achieved their Field Training Officer (FTO)...
Library hosting Empty Bowls event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host an event in partnership with Empty Bowls of...
CATA Culinary Arts program hosting monthly lunch event Feb. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Culinary Arts program will host a lunch on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m....
Holly Pond Jazz Band presents ‘Jazz and Red Velvet’ Feb. 15
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Jazz Band will host “Jazz and Red Velvet, Dinner, Dessert and a Show” on Saturday, Feb. 15,...
District Court hosts area juniors for mock hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area juniors visited Cullman County District Court this month as part of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Cullman...
Downtown library hosting Teen Tuesday program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) began hosting its successful “Teen Tuesday” program geared toward 13-18...
(Updated) Bremen shooting suspect arrested
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2025/02/06/bremen-man-continues-to-be-held-without-bond-following-alleged-shooting/
Updated Saturday, Jan. 25, at 12:48 p.m.
After conferring with Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, authorities say Vitkauskas is now being charged...
Jones Chapel VFD reports annual election results
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department held its annual elections this month and recently announced the results.
Fire Chief Clint Thrasher...
Walter Baptist hosting women’s event Feb. 2
WALTER, Ala. - Walter Baptist Church will host a “Covered with Love” Women’s Day conference on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 2-4 p.m.
Church member Nina...
Check out these Cullman Senior Center events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center recently held a popular introduction to frame loom weaving class, and now the second one of the...
Keep your pets safe this winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Control asks that pet owners be responsible and take care of their animals all year, but especially during...
(Updated) CCSO says suspect in stolen vehicle case apprehended
Updated Jan. 14, 2025, at 6:49 p.m.
Statement from CCSO PIO Chad Whaley:
"The suspect that fled from the stolen vehicle has been located and...
2 graduate from Cullman County Drug Court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men recently graduated from Cullman County Drug Court. District Judge Chad Floyd announced Tuesday, Jan. 7, that Richard Clanton and...
Cullman County 2024 death statistics
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, The Tribune reaches out to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman Police...
United Way Business Alliance Brunch coming Jan. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) will host a Business Alliance Brunch on Thursday, Jan. 16, from noon-1 p.m. at...
Local woman promotes Little Free Libraries
EVA, Ala. - The number of Little Free Library locations continues to expand around the area, thanks in part to the efforts of a...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Jan. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department started hosting Coffee with a Cop events over a decade ago — a way to bridge the...
CCCDC hosting 2nd annual Miss Extraordinary Pageant March. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) will host the second annual Miss Extraordinary Pageant on Saturday, March 8, at 8 a.m.
Principal...
