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CPD Officer Daniel Brown earns advanced hostage negotiation certification
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Officer Daniel Brown has completed the final phase of an intensive hostage and crisis negotiation training program, giving the department another...
South Cullman KFC closes, ending family’s 58-year franchise history
CULLMAN, Ala. - The KFC restaurant in the South Cullman Shopping Center has permanently closed, bringing an end to the Kohl and Weir family’s 58-year...
10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ returning to St. Bernard Sept. 12-13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Live blues, handmade art and Southern barbecue will return to the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School when the 10th annual Bernard...
Cat left outside Cullman County Animal Shelter sparks discussion over surrender rules
CULLMAN, Ala. – An adult female cat left unattended outside the Cullman County Animal Shelter before it opened Monday morning has prompted questions about...
Cullman man faces drug distribution charges following Hwy. 157 traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department said a Cullman man was arrested Sunday night following a traffic stop on Alabama Highway 157.
According to the CPD,...
Commission on Aging seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging is asking individuals, churches and businesses to give approximately one hour a week to help deliver meals and companionship to...
Cullman Police Department adds Bell Jet Ranger to aviation fleet
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department has unveiled a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter as the newest addition to its fleet, providing officers with...
James Doss transferred to state prison to serve 325-year sentence
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Michael Doss, 67, of Cullman County, has been transferred to state prison to serve a 325-year sentence imposed after he...
Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids seeks support for new school year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As students begin the 2026-27 school year, Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids is asking the community to help ensure local children have food...
Beneath the surface, part 3: What the claims about Vista Lago get right, wrong and leave...
Read part 1: www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/11/beneath-the-surface-part-1-adem-says-vista-lago-permit-is-first-direct-npdes-discharge-to-smith-lake
Read part 2: www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/13/beneath-the-surface-part-2-4-wastewater-permits-operate-in-smith-lake-watershed-but-none-discharge-directly-to-lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the public campaign surrounding Vista Lago Smith Lake Development, the argument has often been reduced to two...
2 more defendants reach plea agreements in Hanceville Police Department corruption case
Eric and Donna Kelso ask court to schedule plea hearings; four of six defendants now have agreements with prosecutors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two more defendants...
United Way seeking sponsors for 2026 Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County is seeking sponsors for its largest annual fundraiser, Designer Bag Bingo, set for Thursday, Nov. 12.
The 2026...
Beneath the surface, part 2: 4 wastewater permits operate in Smith Lake watershed, but none discharge directly to...
Read part 1 at www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/11/beneath-the-surface-part-1-adem-says-vista-lago-permit-is-first-direct-npdes-discharge-to-smith-lake.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Is Vista Lago really the first wastewater discharge permitted on Smith Lake?
ADEM’s answer is narrower than the shorthand often used in the...
Pet of the Week: Socks has an abundance of love ready to share
CULLMAN, Ala. – Socks, an approximately 2-year-old Beagle/Terrier mix, is The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Socks came to the shelter following a death in his family....
DEX Imaging representative highlights workforce training during CATA visit
CULLMAN, Ala. – A recent business visit to the Cullman Area Technology Academy resulted in a new contract for the school and an opportunity...
(UPDATED) Former Cullman County detention deputy alleges illegal phone seizure after cybersecurity report
Federal lawsuit claims Sheriff Matt Gentry falsely said he had a warrant before deputy’s phone was searched; filing also alleges retaliation and unpaid overtime
Updated...
Cullman High’s Wayne Cook named 2026 Alabama Thespians Troupe Director of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre Director Wayne Cook has been named 2026 Troupe Director of the Year by the Alabama Educational Theatre...
West Family Farms opens seasonal U-pick flower field in Eva
EVA, Ala. – Visitors to West Family Farms in Eva can now walk through the farm’s flower field and cut their own seasonal bouquets during weekly U-pick...
City, county approve incentives for new shopping center
Updated Aug. 11, 2026, at 8:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman and Cullman County have approved a performance-based incentive package for a...
Beneath the surface, part 1: ADEM says Vista Lago permit is first direct NPDES...
Permit authorizes 60,000-GPD design flow of treated domestic wastewater; ADEM says no Smith Lake water-quality model currently exists
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Department of...
Sheriff-elect Whaley outlines plans to expand SRO presence, training in Cullman County schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recruits additional school resource officers, Sheriff-elect Chad Whaley says his long-term plans include placing additional SROs on high school campuses,...
900+ gather for inaugural Christina Chambers Twilight 5K
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 900 runners and walkers filled the streets around Cotton Creek Friday night for the inaugural Christina Chambers Twilight 5K, turning...
Wallace State grant connects families with literacy programs at local libraries
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College Adult Education is partnering with area libraries to help families find free reading programs, educational activities and other community resources.
The...
6th annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – The sixth annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament will return to Cross Creek Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 22, continuing a...
Flourish of Cullman accepting applications for job coaches
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flourish of Cullman is accepting applications for job coaches who will help individuals with differing abilities obtain, learn and maintain competitive employment within the community.
Full-time and part-time...
August marks start of fall gardening season in North Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – August marks the beginning of the fall vegetable gardening season across much of Alabama, even as summer temperatures continue.
According to the Alabama...
The Willow Path bringing French Quarter-inspired fundraiser to Cullman Sept. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cajun cuisine, dueling pianos, auctions and the atmosphere of New Orleans will come together Thursday, Sept. 17, during The Willow Path’s...
Cullman County earns 3rd consecutive recognition for workplace safety efforts
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County officials and employees have earned statewide recognition for the third consecutive year after completing a month of workplace safety...
Free pasture management workshops Aug. 13, 20 in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Livestock producers, beginning farmers and others interested in improving cool-season grazing can participate in a free, two-part pasture management workshop this...
Cullman County 4-H opens new club year with agriculture, leadership and outdoor programs
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County 4-H has opened enrollment for its 2026-2027 club year, with activities planned in agriculture, cooking, wildlife, outdoor recreation, leadership and other areas.
The...
Fairview student Jesslyn Wyatt uses pageant platform to support children entering foster care
Updated Aug. 8, 2026, at 11:50 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fairview High School student Jesslyn Wyatt is using her new state pageant title to support children...
Cullman Lions Club member Riley Smith receives International Leadership Medal
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Lions Club member Riley Smith has received an International Leadership Medal recognizing his leadership and service within the Lions organization.
Smith was...
Flourish of Cullman to celebrate 10 years at Aug. 14 2nd Fridays
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flourish of Cullman will mark a decade of helping individuals with differing abilities pursue employment, independence and stronger connections within their community during the...
Road closures planned Friday for Christina Chambers Twilight 5K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Motorists traveling through southwest Cullman Friday evening should expect temporary road closures and delays as runners and walkers participate in the Christina Chambers...
Traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking arrest in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – A woman was arrested on a fentanyl trafficking charge after Cullman County sheriff’s deputies reported finding approximately 4 ounces of suspected...
Former Cold Springs coach Paige Adams pleads guilty: Sentenced to 7 years, will serve...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cold Springs High School teacher and head girls’ basketball coach Paige Parker Adams pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony school employee sex...
CARTS ridership climbs 29% in July
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Rural Transit System reported a 29% increase in ridership during July as its drivers traveled more than 46,000 miles connecting residents...
Pet of the Week: Anna is a gentle soul with a helping heart
CULLMAN, Ala. – Anna is an approximately 2-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix with a gentle spirit, a happy heart and plenty of love to share. She’s The Cullman Tribune...
Editorial: The new Sin Tax
Alabama lawmakers have already decided that the online adult-content industry is profitable enough to tax.
Beginning Sept. 1, 2025, Alabama imposed a 10% tax on...
3 charged in Rosemont Avenue home invasion, robbery in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three people have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion and robbery that left a Cullman resident with serious...
Cullman Regional Airport set for $279,267 taxiway pavement improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – A $279,267 pavement rehabilitation project is planned at Cullman Regional Airport - Folsom Field. Federal funds will cover approximately 95% of the total cost,...
From county standouts to national champions: Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts 26th...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Their paths began at eight Cullman County high schools and led to state championships, collegiate national titles, coaching records and decades...
Nonprofits have until Aug. 3 to apply for Christkind Season of Giving at Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and regional nonprofit organizations have until Monday, Aug. 3, to apply for an opportunity to share their missions with hundreds of...
Retail recruitment built on preparation, relationships and long-term planning
CULLMAN, Ala. – New businesses may appear to arrive quickly once construction begins, but Cullman Economic Development Agency Retail & Workforce Development Manager Susan Eller...
UPDATE: Missing 85-year-old Cullman man found alive
Updated Aug. 1, 2026, at 8:28 a.m.
Mr. Calvert was found alive and is safe early Saturday morning, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office....
CPD Sgt. Adam Walker earns FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Department Sgt. Adam Walker has completed a three-part law enforcement leadership program and earned the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association...
City of Good Hope hosting Back-to-School Bash Aug. 6
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Families are invited to celebrate the start of the new school year during the 2026 Back-to-School Bash, hosted by the City...
Pet of the Week: Gideon, a proper gentleman with extra toes and an extraordinary heart
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gideon is a precious polydactyl cat with a gentle spirit, a sublime personality and a few extra toes that make him especially...
ALDOT schedules Aug. 5 public meeting for Hwy. 69 widening, St. Bernard Bridge replacement project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has scheduled an in-person public involvement meeting to provide an update on the proposed widening of...
Tribune Weather Command expanding weather camera coverage across Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – In Alabama, weather can change quickly.
A clear road can become covered by heavy rain. A quiet afternoon can turn into a severe...
Jacobs, Greer discuss Cullman’s ADECA partnerships at statewide conference
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and former Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer joined Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs...
General Dynamics Mission Systems expands hiring at Cullman facility with wave of new job...
CULLMAN, Ala. – General Dynamics Mission Systems has posted multiple new employment opportunities at its Cullman manufacturing facility over the past month, signaling continued growth...
Cullman law enforcement leaders celebrate partnership with Crime Stoppers at annual luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. – Solving crimes often begins with a single piece of information.
Whether it is a suspicious vehicle, the location of a wanted fugitive or...
Happy 79th Anniversary, Hobert and Nell Thomas!
Hobert and Nell Thomas will celebrate their 79th anniversary on Aug. 16!
According to their granddaughter Beth Kicker, the pair married Aug. 16, 1947, in...
Pet of the Week: Sambo ready to be the star of your family
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every star has to start somewhere, and Sambo is more than ready for his big break. This handsome 4-month-old tuxedo kitten has all the charm you’d expect...
Cullman firefighters deployed to Texas for flood-response mission
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman Fire Rescue personnel have been deployed to Texas as part of an Alabama response to dangerous flooding and rapidly...
David Moss: Tourism growth helping shape Cullman’s future
CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into the current Cullman City Council term, Council President Pro Tem David Moss Jr. believes one of Cullman’s greatest success...
Sara Baker ordered back to jail, enters pleas of not guilty by reason of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cullman attorney Sara Baker is back in the Cullman County Detention Center after a specially appointed Walker County judge revoked...
Kim Hall: First 6 months focused on communication, modernization and responsible growth
CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into her first term on the Cullman City Council and her role as council president, Kim Hall said her early...
Charlotte Fowler Miller Rumore: Trailblazing journalist, former Tribune owner and first woman elected to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every community has individuals whose contributions quietly become part of its foundation.
For Cullman, one of those individuals is Charlotte Fowler Miller Rumore.
Long...
Cullman moving forward with $1.5M Center of the Arts Community Theatre project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is moving forward with a $1.5 million renovation and expansion of The Center of the Arts Community Theatre, a...
Schaffer: Utility planning must stay ahead of Cullman’s growth
CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into his term representing Place 4 on the Cullman City Council, Paul Schaffer said the city’s ability to grow will depend largely on infrastructure...
Pet of the Week: Dusty Rose is a playful little climber with a cuddly...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dusty Rose, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is a dilute calico kitten with a short tail and enough personality to...
Cullman attorney Sara Baker located in Mountain Brook, taken into custody following bond revocation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman attorney Sara Baker, who is awaiting trial on multiple felony charges alleging she attempted to kill her husband by placing...
Cullman moving forward with Logan Street SW infrastructure improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – Infrastructure improvements are moving forward on Logan Street Southwest, with additional work planned on Sixth Street Southwest and Austin Avenue Southwest.
City...
Cullman preparing to replace nearly 60-year-old primary water transmission line
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is preparing to replace approximately 9,100 linear feet of its 30-inch primary water transmission pipeline, a nearly 60-year-old line that...
Road closures and service notice Tuesday, July 14
Drivers should prepare for multiple temporary road closures in Cullman today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as city crews complete street patching and utility repairs.
The following closures...
Records show CCSO Flock system connected to broad shared-network list
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office operates its own Flock Safety automated license plate reader system, maintains a written policy for its use and produced audit records...
Volunteers sought for 9/11 tribute at Fairview High School football game
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Organizers are seeking active and retired military members, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel and other first responders to help with...
Records show Hanceville Flock cameras authorized for transfer after police department dissolution
Flock series, part 2
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s four-camera Flock Safety system became part of the city’s law enforcement transition after officials dissolved the Hanceville...
Pet of the Week: Macie Moo is a priceless companion
CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Macie Moo, a tortoiseshell cat, often called a tortie, who is approximately 2 years old. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This little...
Editorial: Facebook is not a free-for-all
There is a dangerous misunderstanding on social media that needs to be addressed.
Just because something is posted on Facebook does not mean it is...
Records show Cullman Police Department’s Flock camera system expanded as retention policy changed
Flock series, part 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Public records obtained by The Cullman Tribune show the Cullman Police Department’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) system has expanded over...
Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 17-19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama shoppers will have a chance to save on certain back-to-school purchases during the state’s 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.
The sales...
2 arrested in Smith Lake Park shooting investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two people have been arrested in connection with the Wednesday, July 1, shooting incident at Smith Lake Park, according to the...
Editorial: Alabama’s age-of-consent debate is not as simple as a Facebook comment
Every time Alabama sees a case involving an educator, a school employee and a student, the same public argument erupts.
One person says the age...
Fireworks safety: Know local rules before lighting up the Fourth
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fireworks are a familiar part of Independence Day celebrations, but local and state officials are reminding residents to know the law, watch...
CCAS urges pet owners to prepare before Independence Day celebrations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Independence Day celebrations can be fun for families, but they can be frightening and dangerous for pets.
The Cullman County Animal Shelter (CCAS) is urging...
Pet of the Week: Minnie, a diamond in the rough
CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Minnie, a German Shepherd who is approximately 4 months old. This medium-energy girl with a cheery spirit and a shy, tender heart is The...
Cullman County 4th of July and America 250 events guide
CULLMAN, Ala. – As we approach the Fourth of July we often think of hotdogs, hamburgers, swimming, fireworks and anything red, white and blue. Though this year is special! Saturday, July 4,...
Heat advisory in effect as dangerous heat settles over Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – A dangerous stretch of summer heat is settling over Cullman County and North Alabama, bringing an increased risk of heat-related illness...
Paige Adams case enters pretrial stage after resignation, arrest and 32-count indictment
CULLMAN, Ala. - What began as an internal school system complaint involving then-Cold Springs High School teacher and head girls’ basketball coach Paige Parker Adams...
Pet of the Week: Sylvia is a tiny tuxedo court jester
CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Sylvia, an approximately 3-month-old domestic shorthair tuxedo kitten with personality-plus. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Around the shelter, she is known as...
17 years later, Tabitha Franklin’s family still searches for answers
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Aug. 13, 2009, Cullman County resident Tabitha Lynn Franklin, then 27, vanished.
She was a mother of three. She was known to family and friends...
CLECS to host 4th annual charity golf tournament Sept. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services (CLECS) will host its fourth annual charity golf tournament Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Terri Pines Country Club.
The tournament...
Blountsville to celebrate America 250 with July 3 community event
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Town of Blountsville will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an afternoon and evening of family-friendly activities, contests, hometown pride and fireworks...
Appeals Court affirms 3 Cullman County convictions, sentences, DA says
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals this week affirmed convictions and sentences in three 2025 Cullman County criminal cases, according to...
Right-of-way work helps keep Cullman clean, safe and moving
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is recognizing the employees who help keep public rights of way clean, safe and attractive, while also reminding residents that...
Cullman County seeks public input for roadway safety plan
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents are being asked to share their concerns about roadway safety as the county develops a Safe Streets and Roads...
From hometown service to statewide leadership: Sartin named AAEM president
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Tim Sartin has spent much of his life working behind the scenes to help...
Cullman Christian names Matt Heaton head cross-country, track and field coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Christian School has named Matt Heaton its new head cross-country and track and field coach.
Heaton brings more than 20 years...
Pet of the Week: Coco is a rare beauty with a personality to match
CULLMAN, Ala. – Coco is a chocolate tortie about 3 months old. Her rare, striking coat makes her as distinctive as her personality. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet...
Unsheltered Dinner & Charity Auction set for July 10 at Cotton Creek
CULLMAN, Ala. – Unsheltered International will host its 2026 Dinner & Charity Auction on Friday, July 10, at The Venue at Cotton Creek in Cullman.
The event is...
Dooley sentenced to 198 years in 2020 New Canaan double homicide
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Dwight Dooley, 32, of Arab, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to two consecutive 99-year prison terms for the Aug. 15,...
Turney sentenced to 22 years in 2020 CR 222 burglary, protection order case
CULLMAN, Ala. – Terry Lelan Turney, 60, of Arab, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to 22 years in prison for burglary and one year...
Alabama EMA urges residents to prepare for extreme heat
CULLMAN, Ala. – With summer heat settling across Alabama, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is reminding residents to prepare before extreme heat becomes dangerous.
The agency shared extreme...
PRIMARY RUNOFF RESULTS: Wahl, Moore, Robertson, Hill, Zeigler, Wess come out on top
Updated statewide results 10:53 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – John Wahl, Barry Moore, Katherine Robertson, Corey Hill, Jim “Zig” Zeigler and Everett Wess came out on...
Register now for the July 30 Boots & BBQ Senior Social
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors across Cullman County are invited to grab their boots, cowboy hats and western attire for the Boots & BBQ Senior...
Altoona man killed in Cullman County motorcycle crash
HOLLY POND, Ala. – An Altoona man was killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Cullman County.
According to Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey with...
Pet of the Week: Toby is ready to follow his person home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Toby is the kind of dog who may take a moment to trust, but once he does, he gives his whole heart. He’s The...
