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New Cullman City Council, officers seated
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman swore in its new city council and named City officials in front of a packed city hall...
Cullman City Council bids farewell to Johnny Cook
Council adopts transportation plans and pay incentives for fire and police
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday said goodbye to longtime Councilman...
Cullman City Council passes $194M budget for 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday passed a fiscal year 2026 budget totaling $194,634,790, up over $6 million from last year...
Cullman City Council recognizes city wastewater treatment plant for achieving top rank in state
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized the Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant for achieving top ranking in the state among...
Who’s paying whom? Cullman City Council – Municipal Election
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tribune continues its observance of campaign finances with this look at the candidates for Cullman City Council. Items for this...
Cullman City Council moves forward on recreation, entertainment, aviation improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening looked toward future developments and improvements with both reports and resolutions.
Public Safety Committee Chairman...
(Updated) Who’s paying whom?: Districts 11 and 12, special elections edition
CULLMAN, Ala. – As election days draw near for Alabama House Districts 11 and 12, The Tribune has updated its look at the publicly...
Tradition! Cullman Community Theatre to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof in August
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman, that quaint but growing German colony in north Alabama, will take on a little more international flavor in the next...
Cullman City Council recognizes achievements of East Elementary archery team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday presented a resolution of commendation to each member and coach of East Elementary School’s archery...
Cullman City Council honors guests, reports quarterly financials
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council worked through a full agenda while welcoming a large group of guests to city hall on Monday...
Who’s paying whom? District 12 Special Election campaign finance reports
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the primary draws near for the special-called election to fill the seat of resigned Alabama House District 12 Rep. Corey...
131st Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention this Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13
Singing school on Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, Cullman will celebrate what has become a unique tradition in Alabama: the...
Tyler Hudson pleads guilty in 2018 Fairview murder
Updated June 23, 2025, at 10:17 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Hudson, 27, of Baileyton, who was arrested with Andrew Maresh in March 2018 for...
Cullman City Council acts on multiple projects
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took steps to improve multiple aspects of city residents' lives, from the airport to sewers...
Cullman City Council shows support for local arts, officials and police
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday showed its support for local arts by donating to the Cullman High School Theatre program,...
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church bids farewell to longtime Pastor Fr. Patrick Egan
Celebration of ministry this Sunday, June 1, 2025
Updated May 26, 2025, at 11:17 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Sunday, June 1, 2025, Sacred Heart of...
Water, water everywhere . . .
Bolte Crossing residents address Cullman City Council about neighborhood flooding
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night got an earful about flooding...
Cullman City Council takes next step at airport
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, May 12, approved the next step in a major overhaul of Cullman Regional Airport, voting...
Councilman announces run for House District 12 seat; quarterly financial report presented
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth announced at Monday’s council meeting that he will not seek reelection to his seat, and that...
Catholic community celebrates election of first US-born Pope
CULLMAN, Ala. – Just before lunchtime (local) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of a new Pope over the Roman...
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...
House District 11 candidates: Who’s paying whom?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Understanding where candidates’ funding comes from and where it goes can help voters understand what candidates believe and which causes they...
Cullman City Council moves on airport improvements, celebrates local athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday opened its meeting by welcoming athletes from Cullman Gymnastics, to celebrate their recent victory at...
Cullman City Council celebrates local athletes’ state championship
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday opened its meeting by welcoming athletes from Cullman Gymnastics, to celebrate their recent victory at...
Cullman City Council April 7 notes: Tax abatement, clean financial audit, Rock the South...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a slate of upcoming special events, while tabling a request from Michael McBrayer for...
Get your Goat in a whole new way: Goat Island Brewing opens 2nd location
CULLMAN, Ala. – The owners of south Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing decided they knew a good thing when they saw it, and decided to...
Col. Don Fallin returns to Alabama House campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a pause to make sure he was ready, Retired U.S. Army Col. Don Fallin has reentered the campaign for the...
Cullman City Council receives education report, moves on airport improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday welcomed faculty and students from Cullman City Schools to celebrate achievements and get an update...
OmniPlex gets alcohol license; mayor: kids’ events will be safe
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to approve a special events alcohol license for the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic...
What happened to the Hanceville Police Department?
What the record shows
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city government and police department of Hanceville made national news recently, following the arrest of over half...
Cullman City Council: Updated 1st quarter revenue report shows economic impact of Christkindlmarkt
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday corrected its statement from earlier in the month about revenues for the first quarter of...
Cullman City Council releases 1st quarter financial report
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday shared the City’s financial report for the first quarter of FY 2025, October through December...
Circuit Court issues directive for nursing mothers called to jury duty
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas recently issued a directive clarifying the status of nursing mothers called to jury duty. According...
Cullman City Council moves forward on ‘baby box’ at Fire Station 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday authorized Mayor Woody Jacobs to enter into an agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc....
Berlin Town Council approves budget modifications for road, park projects
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a modification to the 2025 budget in order to provide more funds for road...
‘To lift hearts and minds to God’
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church to welcome new organ this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in...
Cullman Caring for Kids gives year-end report
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids, a child abuse prevention and advocacy organization best known for its very busy food pantry in downtown...
Cullman City Council celebrates police promotions, commits funds to library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized four promotions by the Cullman Police Department. Chief Joey Duncan and Patrol Major...
Holly Pond council talks spending
HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday, Jan. 6, voted to raise two town government wages, viewed a proposed ordinance...
‘Our best year ever’
Curt’s Closet shares year-end report, looks forward to 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ashley Wilson, founder and director of Cullman-based Curt’s Closet, shared with The Tribune...
‘A life saver and a blessing’
Good Samaritan Health Clinic shares year-end report
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic Director Jolanda Hutson recently shared with The Tribune her report on...
Berlin Town Council proposes 1st salary for mayor, keeps council members as volunteers
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday proposed a salary for the mayor to go into effect after the next election. The...
City school system on display at Cullman City Council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening gave plenty of attention to Cullman City Schools, presenting its annual check to support...
Cullman City Council, CPD announce promotions, new patrol major
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday welcomed a crowd of Cullman Police Department officers and families as Chief Joey Duncan and...
Berlin Town Council gets park update, talks member pay rates, readies for road work
Town will hold public hearing in December to consider vacating road
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday heard about updates and upgrades...
‘Tinsel and Timber’
First Source for Women holds Christmas gala
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County-based First Source for Women, with offices in Hanceville and Cullman, celebrated an early...
Cullman City Council accepts $1M grant for airport construction
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Nov. 4, passed a resolution to accept grant funds in the amount of $1 million...
Cullman City Council approves multiple industrial tax abatements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Oct. 28, approved tax abatements for three industrial projects:
“Project Vance” for a major addition to...
Town hall meeting addresses, raises concerns about proposed medical cannabis tax
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College on Tuesday, Oct 29, hosted a town hall meeting for public discussion on Local Amendment 1 that...
Cullman County residents to vote on new medical cannabis tax; town hall meeting coming...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents will vote Nov. 5 on a local amendment to the Alabama Constitution that would add 15% to the...
Cullman City Council approves demolition of dilapidated residence
First known city demolition without owner’s consent
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday meeting approved a resolution to declare a residence...
Man who confronted Cullman City Council in 2021 sentenced for threatening lives of Arizona...
PHOENIX – The U.S. Department of Justice District of Arizona on Oct. 22, 2024, announced that Cullman resident Brian Ogstad has been sentenced to...
St. Bernard student participating in U.S. Club Soccer national youth evaluation
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County teen has taken an exciting step toward her soccer dreams. St. Bernard Prep eighth grader Josie Lamote received...
‘Feeling like the luckiest person in the world’
Cullman High School Theatre alum Drew Fillinger joins Broadway National Tour cast of ‘Chicago’
CULLMAN, Ala. — Broadway is coming to Alabama this fall, and...
TONIGHT! 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour to highlight Cullman in the 1940s
CULLMAN, Ala. – Michael Sullins will host the 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The...
Goat Island kicks off Oktoberfest with ‘Goatoberfest’ this Friday through Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its own contribution to local tradition as it holds its fifth annual “Goatoberfest” celebration this Friday...
Cullman City Council swears in new police chief, passes $188M 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday swore in Joey Duncan as police chief, effective Oct. 1, 2024, filling the post being...
Berlin Town Council passes 2025 budget
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday, Sept. 16, passed a $1.9 million 2025 budget, including projected expenses from the Town’s three...
Cullman City Council hears about abandoned property
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday heard from residents of the Arbor East subdivision on the city’s southeast side, asking for the City to...
Cullman City Council recognizes wastewater plant, rated top in state
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took a moment in its meeting to recognize the city’s wastewater treatment plant, which was...
Cullman Community Theatre presents ‘The Sound of Music’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre on Thursday opened its production of “The Sound of Music” at Cullman High School. Well received by a...
Berlin Town Council views 2025 budget, talks park project
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday took a look at its proposed 2025 budget, including $500,000 for its park and recreation...
Cullman City Council holds water, sewer, sanitation rates steady for 2nd year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council voted on Monday to hold the city’s water, sewer and sanitation rates at their current levels for...
Cullman Police officer recognized for apprehension of wanted suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of Cullman Police Officers stopped by City Hall Monday evening as the City honored one of their teammates for a...
Holly Pond Town Council hears good news about sewer system
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday got an update from Tyler McKellar of Living Water Services about plans for...
Judge Nicholas says retirement rumors untrue
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas responded to rumors of impending retirement Wednesday, saying that he has no plans to vacate the...
Keeping Cullman beautiful: Meet the ‘flower girls’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at a recent city council meeting complimented a team of women he termed Cullman’s “flower girls,” noting...
Cullman City Council approves purchase of building to house Cullman Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, July 22, 2024, approved the purchase of the facilities of the former Clark Street Church...
Fa-So-La: Shaped note singers gather for 130th Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention
CULLMAN, Ala. – Latecomers rushing through the lobby of the courthouse to reach the elevators could hear the opening notes reverberating throughout the building...
Cullman City Council moves forward on Depot Park, civic center projects
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved improvements to Depot Park and the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center project. The...
Cullman police and fire departments gear up for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Officers of the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Fire Rescue met Tuesday afternoon and again on Wednesday...
Holly Pond pursues infrastructure improvements, declines alcohol review
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday, July 1, voted to pursue infrastructure improvements at the town ball fields, library...
CHS graduate’s team places 2nd in international aeronautics competition, top among U.S. entries
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Nicholas Ruse, 19, a 2023 Cullman High School graduate studying electrical engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, helped his...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic hosts health expo
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Friday, June 28, partnered with staff of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System to host a...
Cullman County man arrested for recording video in Walmart women’s restroom
Updated June 27, 2024, at 5:17 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department on Thursday, June 27, announced the arrest of Justin Wade Perry, 32, of...
Cullman City Council moves forward on sporting goods store
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an agreement that brings a new sporting goods store expected to be an Academy...
Guthery found not guilty of manslaughter in vehicle crash
Updated June 27, 2024, at 5:45 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The reckless homicide trial of Tyler Jacob Guthery, 28, of Cullman County, ended early Wednesday...
Trials begin in 2017, 2021 homicide cases
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jury selection got underway Monday, June 24, 2024, in the trial of William Thomas Maddux, 33, of Cullman County, in the...
Berlin cuts storm shelter ribbon, prepares for community festival
BERLIN, Ala. – The Town of Berlin cut the ribbon on its new storm shelter Monday, June 17, following completion of accessible parking spaces,...
What are tax abatements, and are Cullman residents losing money on them?
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the recent news of a new business coming to Cullman, and that business receiving a tax abatement as an incentive...
West Point Scholars Bowl finishes record season strong in 3rd place at national tournament
WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Point High School’s Scholars Bowl team, a perennial powerhouse, just capped off a one-for-the-history-books season with a third-place finish at...
Cullman City Council names new fire chief, deputy chief
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to name Darren Peeples chief of Cullman Fire Rescue.
Councilman Brad Smith thanked all applicants,...
Berlin set to hire part-time help, approves changes to 2 roads
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted to create four temporary part-time staff positions to assist with the town’s upcoming 2024...
West Point Scholars Bowl team headed back to national championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team will attend the National Academic Quiz Tournaments' High School National Championship Tournament...
ALEA emphasizes boating safety, kill switch and wakesurfing regulations ahead of Memorial Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division joined organizations across the nation to participate and observe National Safe Boating...
‘Stamp Out Hunger’: Cullman Caring for Kids sees large donation from postal worker drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids this week received a massive product donation to its food pantry, thanks to the Cullman Post Office....
WildWater to open Memorial Day weekend with new features; Heritage Park upgrades coming
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson told the Cullman City Council this week about plans for upgrades...
Cullman City Council moves toward airport expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved resolutions to complete several years of pavement repairs and upgrades at Cullman Regional Airport,...
Holly Pond increases budgets for infrastructure, prepares to update scrapyard ordinance
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday passed amendments to add funds to two infrastructure budgets, pointing to the cost of...
‘To say I’m proud is an understatement’
WPHS Scholars Bowl team finishes 2nd in nation at national small school championship
WEST POINT, Ala. — The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team...
Cullman City Council passes zoning amendment to govern vape shop locations and signage
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 22, approved an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to govern the location and...
Cullman City Council announces Teacher Appreciation Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 22, issued a proclamation naming May 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the...
Curt’s Closet opens 2nd warehouse for growing programs
CULLMAN, Ala. – Curt’s Closet, established by Ashley Wilson in 2018 to honor the memory of her son Curt Wilson, has grown by leaps...
Council honors Cherri Drake for 28 years of Planning Commission service
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 8, presented a certificate of commendation to Cherri Drake, thanking her for 28 years...
Cullman City Council introduces zoning ordinance amendment for vape shops
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 8, held the first reading of an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to...
Despite controversy, Chainbreaker’s Ministries celebrates opening of Frierson House in Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Local nonprofit Chainbreaker’s Ministries on Saturday, April 6, cut the ribbon and welcomed visitors to the grand opening of the...
Holly Pond declares April Civitan Awareness Month
HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday passed a resolution proclaiming April Civitan Awareness Month in the town.
“As always, we...
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church celebrating 150 years in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – On April 9, 2024, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church will celebrate 150 years of ministry to Cullman and its surrounding...
Holly Pond Town Council schedules special meeting to consider changes to scrapyard ordinance
HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday, April 1, tabled a request from Jared Ibrahim, owner of BNF Metals, to...
Holly Pond Town Council presents $10K to local schools
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday presented $5,000 checks to each of the town’s schools: to Holly Pond High...
