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Alabama Senate Republicans nominate Gudger for full term as pro tem
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Senate Republicans nominated Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Thursday, Nov. 5, to continue as president pro tem for the 2026-2030 legislative term, setting...
Construction begins on Bella Balle Condominiums in downtown Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Construction has begun on Bella Balle Condominiums, a three-story development that will add four condominiums and ground-floor commercial space to downtown Cullman,...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Prewett’s field goal lifts Good Hope past Fairfield 24-21 in double...
FAIRFIELD, Ala. – Chase Prewett kicked the winning field goal in the second overtime Friday night, sending Good Hope to the second round of...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Roberts accounts for 6 touchdowns as Addison beats Fayetteville 55-13
ADDISON, Ala. – Elijah Roberts threw touchdown passes to three receivers and ran for three more scores Friday night as Addison defeated Fayetteville 55-13...
Pet of the Week: Nupert is ready to keep your lap warm
CULLMAN, Ala. – A comfortable seat is even better with someone to share it, and Nupert is happy to volunteer. This large, affectionate cat will settle across your lap...
Randall Hogan acquitted of murder in Jeffery Wilhite disappearance case
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County jury found Randall Dewayne Hogan, 71, not guilty of murder Tuesday, Nov. 3, concluding a trial that began...
EDITORIAL: Our news coverage is not for sale
After decades of reporting, I know many of the people whose names appear in our coverage. Remaining impartial when those relationships are involved can be difficult....
STATEWIDE RESULTS: Tuberville wins governor’s race as Gentry, Moore and Aderholt secure victories
Editor’s note: This report reflects unofficial results as of 10:59 p.m. Central on Nov. 3, 2026. All 67 Alabama counties had reported returns, with...
LOCAL RESULTS: Cullman voters favor senior tax amendment as Republicans lead county returns
Editor’s note: As of 9:15 p.m. Central time Nov. 3, statewide election results remained unofficial and subject to certification. This report reflects Cullman County...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs finishes 9-1 as Cullman County teams close regular season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cold Springs completed a nine-win regular season with a 57-20 victory over Tanner on Thursday, Oct. 29, while Good Hope’s loss...
Garden City awarded $297K for River Park RV campsites
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Garden City has been awarded a $297,751 grant to build eight recreational vehicle campsites and a connecting trail at Garden City...
Editorial: Quit chasing viral fame and give people a reason to watch
A video reaches 1,000 views, and suddenly 1,000 is no longer enough.
Now the goal is 10,000. Then 100,000. Before long, a million views becomes the target,...
COURTS: Trial begins for Randall Hogan in Jeffery Wilhite disappearance case
CULLMAN, Ala. – The murder trial of Randall Dewayne Hogan, 71, began Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Cullman County Circuit Court, more than six years...
Where to vote and what to know at Cullman County polling places
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters preparing for the Nov. 3 general election should confirm their assigned polling place, bring an accepted photo ID and know how...
Cullman County voters to decide federal, state and local races Nov. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters will choose representatives in Washington and Montgomery, fill county offices and decide five constitutional questions in the Nov. 3...
Cullman leaf vacuum service begins Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Sanitation Department will begin its annual leaf vacuum service Monday, Nov. 2, with crews aiming to complete three...
Eddie Wilson remembered for helping men rebuild their lives at Foundry Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eddie Wilson had planned to pick up a bag of seeds for The Foundry Farm.
In its remembrance of the farm’s director, the North Alabama Agriplex said...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond ends season with 38-6 loss at Falkville
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond closed its season with a 38-6 loss at Falkville Friday night as the Blue Devils built a 14-0 halftime...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville closes season with 48-8 loss at Elkmont
ELKMONT, Ala. – Hanceville trailed by 14 points at halftime Friday night before Elkmont pulled away after the break to defeat the Bulldogs 48-8...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek defeats Berry 38-28 for 5th straight win
BERRY, Ala. – Meek scored 16 fourth-quarter points to defeat Berry 38-28 Friday night, closing the regular season with its fifth consecutive victory.
The Tigers...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman closes season with 35-13 loss at West Morgan
TRINITY, Ala. – Cullman pulled within 8 points in the third quarter, but West Morgan scored twice in the fourth to hand the Bearcats...
Wren + Revel announces closure of Cullman boutique
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wren + Revel has announced that its Cullman boutique is closing and that all remaining sales are final.
The children’s clothing retailer...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs sweeps sectionals; 5 local teams advance to state
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cold Springs swept the Class 1A-2A Section 3 championships Thursday while Cullman advanced both squads and the Holly Pond girls earned...
Pet of the Week: Marshall is looking for a lap to call his own
CULLMAN, Ala. – A gentle touch from Marshall is a simple request. He would like to be picked up, please, and if there is...
STATE VOLLEYBALL: Addison captures 16th state title with 3-1 victory over Meek
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Addison defeated Winston County rival Meek 3-1 Wednesday afternoon at Bill Harris Arena to capture its second consecutive Class 1A state...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope eyes region title as Cold Springs opens regular-season finales Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope will visit unbeaten Scottsboro with a region championship still within reach Friday, while newly ranked Cold Springs opens the...
Robert Gene Bates built a legacy from courthouse to community
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a third-floor courtroom at the Cullman County Courthouse on a Saturday morning in July 2000, Circuit Clerk Robert Gene Bates...
Gene Sullins gave his time, his voice and his heart to Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – For Gene Sullins, public service was never an abstract line on a résumé. It was a child waiting for a safer...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont, Good Hope secure playoff berths as Addison claims region title
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont and Good Hope secured postseason berths Friday, Oct. 23, while Addison completed an unbeaten regular season and captured a region championship...
STATE VOLLEYBALL: 4 local teams carry championship hopes into AHSAA Elite Eight
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Four local teams will take four distinct championship paths into the AHSAA Elite Eight next week at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
Class 1A...
EDITORIAL: Public office calls for judgment and restraint
Cullman City Councilman Jason Willoughby’s criticism of this week’s school board vote raises a reasonable question about preparation. It also raises a larger question...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison captures Region 7 title with 33-7 win over Hackleburg
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison entered Friday night with an unbeaten record and a region championship at stake. The Bulldogs left no doubt about either...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek secures Region 7’s No. 3 seed with 30-22 win over Red...
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek built a 16-point lead in the opening quarter and protected an 8-point advantage throughout the second half Friday night, defeating...
PREP FOOTBALL: Etowah tops Holly Pond 43-12
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Etowah established control in the opening quarter and pulled away after halftime Friday night, defeating Holly Pond 43-12 in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman pulls away from Jackson-Olin for 42-13 road win
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Cullman turned a tie game after one quarter into a comfortable halftime advantage and continued to pull away Friday night, defeating...
PREP FOOTBALL: Deshler cruises past West Point for 55-14 win
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point answered a 27-point deficit with touchdown passes on either side of halftime, but Class 4A No. 8 Deshler...
PREP FOOTBALL: Oneonta shuts out Hanceville 62-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Oneonta scored 35 points in the opening quarter and carried a 56-point lead into halftime Friday night, defeating Hanceville 62-0 in...
NORTH SUPER REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL: Addison captures North crown as 4 local teams secure state...
HOOVER, Ala. - Addison outlasted county rival Meek in a five-set Class 1A championship match Friday, while West Point and Cold Springs rebounded from...
Environmental deputy Ron Wood removes up to 35 tons of litter from Cullman County roads annually
CULLMAN, Ala. – Environmental Deputy Ron Wood collects an estimated 50,000 to 70,000 pounds of roadside litter each year as part of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s...
NORTH SUPER REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL: Addison, Meek, West Point, Cold Springs clinch state berths
Sammy Confer, Jared Spears, Noah Galilee
HOOVER, Ala. - Four local volleyball teams punched their tickets to next week’s AHSAA Elite Eight on Thursday, combining...
Pet of the Week: Lexi brings toys and conversation
CULLMAN, Ala. – If Lexi could pack a bag for her forever home, toys would take up most of the room. This playful young cat loves...
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State sweeps Calhoun, extends winning streak to 11
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State turned a tight opening set into a convincing straight-set victory Wednesday night, sweeping Calhoun 25-23, 25-12, 25-18 at Tom...
Cullman man wanted on felony warrants arrested after foot pursuit
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man wanted on felony warrants from multiple agencies was arrested Monday, Oct. 19, after fleeing from officers and hiding...
Gov. Ivey commutes Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life without parole
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, citing concerns about...
County to consider Stony Lonesome cabin, storage building contracts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Plans for new cabins and storage buildings at Stony Lonesome OHV Park will go before the Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Oct....
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs secures home playoff game as Addison prepares for region title...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cold Springs secured a home playoff opener, Addison moved within one victory of a region championship and Vinemont kept its postseason pursuit alive during...
JV VOLLEYBALL: Fairview closes season with Cullman County championship
WEST POINT, Ala. - Fairview completed an unbeaten run through the Cullman County junior varsity volleyball tournament by sweeping Good Hope 25-23, 25-22 in...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: 6 local teams advance to North Super Regional
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Six Tribune-area volleyball teams advanced to the AHSAA North Super Regional on Monday as West Point and Vinemont survived five-set...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cullman, Cullman Christian close regular season Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman and Cullman Christian will get one more opportunity to race before the postseason begins when the Bearcats and Lions compete...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs seeks to extend county title streaks Tuesday
BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs will run for two more pieces of county history Tuesday when the Eagles host the 2026 Cullman County Cross...
Good Hope’s Nichols finishes 6th at Randolph Invitational
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope senior Drake Nichols finished sixth in the small-school boys race Saturday, Oct. 17, leading local runners at the Randolph...
Project Ark: County records detail A1 Composites proposal for 170 jobs in Arkadelphia
ARKADELPHIA, Ala. - A1 Composites LLC proposes a $9.785 million aerospace and defense-related manufacturing project that would create 170 new full-time jobs in Arkadelphia, according...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s 6-game winning streak ends with 40-21 loss at Cherokee County
CENTRE, Ala. – Good Hope stayed within 6 points of Cherokee County through three quarters Friday night, but the Warriors scored 13 unanswered points...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s 3rd-quarter rally falls short in 42-24 loss to Parker
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter to pull within 2 points of Parker Friday night, but the Thundering...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond comes up short in region matchup with Susan Moore, 17-16
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond carried an 8-point lead into halftime Friday night, but Susan Moore held the Broncos scoreless in the second half...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison rolls past Red Bay 37-6 to remain unbeaten
RED BAY, Ala. – Addison held Red Bay scoreless over the final three quarters Friday night and pulled away for a 37-6 victory in...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point, Meek, Holly Pond claim area championships as 7 local teams...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - West Point, Meek and Holly Pond captured area championships while Fairview, Addison, Cold Springs and Vinemont also secured places in...
Man charged with elder abuse, kidnapping after armed domestic incident in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jonathan Patrick Young, 44, of Cullman, faces elder abuse, terroristic threat and kidnapping charges following a domestic violence call Friday, Oct....
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview scores 6 1st-quarter touchdowns in 41-6 win over Crossville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview’s offense and defense combined for six first-quarter touchdowns in a reported 41-6 victory over Crossville Thursday night at Dafford Smith...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek defeats Phillips 54-6 for 3rd straight win
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek defeated Phillips 54-6 Thursday night in Class 1A, Region 7 play, extending its winning streak to three games and remaining...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Hokes Bluff in region play, 49-8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville fell to Hokes Bluff 49-8 Thursday night in Class 3A, Region 6 play at Ray Talley Stadium.
The reported result leaves...
What Cullman County voters should know about amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters will help decide four statewide constitutional amendments and decide one local amendment in the Nov. 3 general election, with proposals affecting state government, public schools and...
Pet of the Week: Chantilly has a little meow, plenty of charm
CULLMAN, Ala. – Chantilly doesn’t need to make a fuss to get your attention. A delicate meow is this young cat’s way of inviting you to spend a...
Hall hopes regional leadership program brings opportunities back to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Kim Hall hopes her participation in a new North Alabama leadership program will lead to partnerships and ideas...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Good Hope, Addison face road tests as region races tighten
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope will try to extend its six-game winning streak at Cherokee County, while unbeaten Addison visits Red Bay in two...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point, Meek and Holly Pond claim area championships as 7 local...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - West Point, Meek and Holly Pond captured area championships Tuesday and Wednesday while Fairview, Addison, Cold Springs and Vinemont also...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope blanks Fairview, Addison stays unbeaten in region slate
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope extended its winning streak to six games with a shutout of Fairview, Vinemont came within a 2-point conversion of...
Commission on Aging offers appointments for Medicare Open Enrollment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County residents preparing to review their Medicare coverage can schedule counseling appointments with the Cullman County Commission on Aging ahead of...
America’s Thrift Stores plans November opening in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - America’s Thrift Stores plans to open its new Cullman location in November and is recruiting employees ahead of the opening, according to...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Local teams open area tournament play with postseason advancement at stake
CULLMAN, Ala. – Area championships and postseason advancement will be on the line this week as local volleyball teams begin AHSAA tournament play.
Twelve teams across...
Vista Lago files wastewater revision proposing underground drip fields
BREMEN, Ala. - Vista Lago has submitted a revised wastewater permit application proposing underground drip fields instead of surface discharge.
ADEM’s public records database lists...
Part 3 of 3: Aging out? Cullman Regional filings identify management decisions behind cost reductions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s chief financial officer described approximately 29 employment decisions expected to save the hospital more than $2.5 million in...
Duke looks to regional leadership program for Cullman County opportunities
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner Kelly Duke hopes a new North Alabama leadership program will help the county learn from neighboring communities and build...
Cullman VFW invites students to compete for scholarships, essay awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County middle and high school students have until Oct. 31 to enter two Veterans of Foreign Wars essay competitions offering national...
Cullman proclaims Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day ahead of Oct. 17 walk
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Oct. 17 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day in Cullman, recognizing residents living with the disease and those who care for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Glencoe 49-6 in region matchup
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Glencoe broke open a 1-point game with a 28-point second quarter Friday night, posting a reported 49-6 victory over Holly...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek rallies past Belgreen, 24-13
BELGREEN, Ala. - Meek overcame a halftime deficit to earn a reported 24-13 win at Belgreen in Class 1A, Region 7 play Friday.
The Tigers...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs rebounds with 28-8 region win at Midfield
MIDFIELD, Ala. - Cold Springs built a 21-point halftime lead and defeated Midfield 28-8 on the road Friday night, Oct. 9, improving to 6-1...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Etowah, 56-0
ATTALLA, Ala. - Hanceville fell to Etowah 56-0 in a Class 3A, Region 6 matchup Friday.
The Blue Devils built a 27-0 lead by the...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 2 Addison shuts out Cherokee 61-0, improves to 8-0
CHEROKEE, Ala. - Addison scored 36 points in the first quarter and built a 54-0 halftime lead Friday night, defeating Cherokee 61-0 for its...
Editorial: Know before you speak — or type
Most of us have read something online that made us want to respond before we finished reading. A headline strikes a nerve, a comment...
PREP FOOTBALL: Gardendale pulls away from Cullman 55-29 in region matchup
GARDENDALE, Ala. - Cullman stayed within two touchdowns through three quarters Thursday night, but Gardendale used a 27-point fourth quarter to pull away for...
Part 2 of 3: Aging out? Former cardiology nurse alleged age discrimination; judge found insufficient evidence
CULLMAN, Ala. - Physician pay proposals were one part of Cullman Regional Medical Center’s cost-cutting discussions detailed in records examined in part 1 of “Aging out?” Records in a separate...
Pet of the Week: Finn has a smile to share and a lap to find
CULLMAN, Ala. – Finn’s idea of a good place to settle is wherever you happen to be. If your lap is available, even better.
Finn, The Cullman Tribune...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview visits Good Hope as region matchups fill October football slate
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fairview’s trip to Good Hope highlights a county matchup in a nine-game football slate Oct. 8-9, with every local team facing...
Ivey declares emergency for 40 counties as Isaias approaches; Cullman could see wind, rain
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for 40 Alabama counties Wednesday, Oct. 7, ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, while...
Beignets & Brew plans Cullman location with drive-through
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beignets & Brew plans to open a Cullman shop, bringing its New Orleans-style beignets and specialty coffee to Second Avenue Northwest...
Part 1 of 3: Aging out? Federal lawsuit filed against CRMC by former physician could be coming...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A U.S. District judge has scheduled a hearing at the request of Cullman Regional Medical Center to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed...
A storyteller, a friend: Remembering Robert Tidwell Sr.
CULLMAN, Ala. - In Robert Tidwell Sr.’s stories, a family dinner, a visit from a great-grandchild or a conversation with an old friend could become...
Cullman City Council approves agreement for $15M bank and retail development
CULLMAN, Ala. - A planned $15 million commercial development on Third Street Southwest, including a new First National Bank facility and property reserved for future...
From Cullman’s German kitchens: Recipes, traditions and flavors passed from one generation to the...
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
In Cullman, German food is more than a meal.
It connects today’s families to the people who...
Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant introduces contestants ahead of Nov. 7 event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Eight women have been introduced as contestants for Ms. Senior Cullman County. Organizers are preparing for the pageant, which will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls at Hokes Bluff 37-12
HOKES BLUFF, Ala. - Hokes Bluff defeated Holly Pond 37-12 in Class 3A, Region 6 action Friday night at Mike Robertson Stadium.
The loss dropped...
PREP FOOTBALL: Susan Moore pulls away from Hanceville 61-18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Susan Moore broke open Friday night’s Class 3A, Region 6 matchup with a 28-point third quarter and defeated Hanceville 61-18 at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview rallies past Brewer 37-27
FAIRVIEW, Ala. — Fairview overcame an early deficit, scored 23 points in the second quarter and answered a second-half Brewer rally to defeat the...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 2 Addison blanks Belgreen 59-0, improves to 7-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison wasted little time taking control of its first recorded meeting with Belgreen on Friday night.
The second-ranked Bulldogs built a 21-point...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek blanks Waterloo 46-0
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek put the game away before halftime Friday night, building a 46-point lead through two quarters and shutting out Waterloo 46-0...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point repeats as varsity champion; Fairview claims JV crown
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point overcame an opening-set loss to defeat Fairview 3-1 Thursday, Oct. 1, capturing its second consecutive Cullman County varsity...
Cullman woman dies after being struck by vehicles on Hwy. 31 downtown
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman died Thursday night, Oct. 1, after being struck by two vehicles on U.S. Highway 31.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
(Updated) Cullman woman killed in Hwy. 69/CR 747 multivehicle crash Thursday afternoon
Updated Oct. 2, 2026, at 9:49 a.m.
SIMCOE, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed in a multivehicle wreck that happened Thursday afternoon at approximately...
