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Wallace State celebrates industry partners, student success
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development celebrated its successes by showing appreciation to the people who have...
Ivey announces CHOOSE Act family applications for 2026-2027 school year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) family...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man killed in crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Alabama State Troopers...
Vinemont man facing child pornography charges
VINEMONT, Ala. – A Vinemont man is facing multiple child pornography charges. Omar Blas Hernandez, 32, was arrested Dec. 2, by Cullman County Sheriff’s...
CCSO hosting rodeo sponsor dinner Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual rodeo sponsor dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at...
Pet of the Week: Gina, a gentle soul searching for her...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sweet, soft-hearted Gina is a shepherd and hound mix who is about 2 years old. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Town of South Vinemont 4th annual Christmas in the Park Dec....
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont will host its fourth annual Christmas in the Park on Sunday, Dec. 7, welcoming the community...
Cullman Senior Center in need of volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center is searching for local volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Cullman. Cullman County Commission on Aging...
Fairview High FCCLA students advocate on Capitol Hill
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School attended FCCLA’s Capitol Leadership in Washington, D.C., held Nov. 15-19, 2025. The five-day event brought together...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos, Broncos sweep Locust Fork at home
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Locust Fork Hornets in a pair of area games on Tuesday night. In the...
Holly Pond’s Allbright signs with Murray State
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond’s Cade Allbright on Wednesday, Dec. 3, signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his athletic career at...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Check out a Little Free Library near you!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Little Free Library nonprofit organization was founded in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and now, you can find a Little Free Library...
Op-Ed: The 1-hour glucose test
Let’s talk about the one-hour glucose test.
For those of you who don’t know what this is, allow me to explain. This is a mandatory...
FCCLA students lead in service at the Farm-City Banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. - FCCLA members from Cold Springs, Vinemont and Holly Pond schools, as well as Cullman Christian School, demonstrated leadership, professionalism and a...
Buy local this holiday season: RedBird Farm
The season of giving is upon us! What better way to show your love and appreciation than with a local, hand-crafted gift?
RedBird Farm is...
Christmas at the Grotto: ‘There’s something here that brings peace’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas at the Grotto has officially returned for its seventh year, inviting visitors into a peaceful, artistic and spiritually centered holiday...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO’s annual rodeo returns Dec. 12-13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s annual rodeo will return to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Dec. 12-13. Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Cullman City Schools Foundation launches ‘Paws for the Holidays’ giving campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Schools Foundation (CCSF) has launched its “Paws for the Holidays” year-end giving campaign, inviting the Cullman community to...
Lockhart, Barnett named October CCBOE Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently congratulated Elizabeth Lockhart and Zane Barnett for being named the October Employees of the Month. Teacher of...
Holiday movie guide
Looking for the perfect holiday watch? From heartfelt romances to action-packed adventures, these seasonal favorites bring the magic, chaos and charm of Christmas to...
Wallace State’s annual Christmas Spectacular set for Dec. 11
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) programs will host their Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 7...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: Are you grateful or hateful?
There is an old story of a person who used to complain because he had no shoes, until he saw someone who had no...
Files from Yesteryear: Nov. 29, 1945
From the files of Nov. 29, 1945
Notes Of A Cullman High Senior . . .
The Rev. C. C. Helmly was guest speaker on Monday...
Alex Golesh named Auburn’s new head football coach
AUBURN, Ala. — Widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds in college football, Alex Golesh has been named Auburn Football’s head coach,...
Shop with a Cop coming Dec.13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department will host its 12th annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 13.
CPD Community Relations Officer Adam...
Falkville’s 3rd annual Christmas Parade set for Dec. 8
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville will host its third annual Christmas Parade on Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.
Parade Event Planner and...
Falkville’s 27th annual Christmas in the Park happening Dec. 7
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville and Community Pride will host their 27th annual Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 7,...
Eagle Awareness Weekends celebrate 40th anniversary in January
An overflow crowd is expected to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park in January, and no one...
Recipe revival: A Germanic Christmas Day menu
Enjoy a taste of Germany by incorporating these authentic German recipes into your holiday feasts!
Vorspeise (appetizer)
Grießklößchensuppe - A festive soup with clear beef broth...
PREP BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD: Nov. 24-26
Monday, Nov. 24
Good Hope 61 - Montevallo 57 (VB)
Corner 62 - Vinemont 36 (VB)
Cold Springs 57 - Dora 17 (VB)
Hartselle 68 - Hanceville 27...
To you Laura, for giving me a place to call home
This feature ran in the last issue of The Cullman Tribune's "Community Matters" magazine.
On Sept. 18, 2025, Laura Long left this world to enter...
The Bridge: Bridging the gap for young adult ministry
This feature ran in the last issue of The Cullman Tribune's "Community Matters" magazine.
The Bridge is a ministry outreach program designed for young adults...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison’s postseason run ends with 22-14...
ADDISON, Ala. – The 6th ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted the top ranked Wadley Bulldogs in front of a packed house at A.G. Hicks Stadium in...
Rooted in service: Dr. Kira Sims and the mission of Cullman...
This feature ran in the last issue of The Cullman Tribune's "Community Matters" magazine.
From tending a small home garden to earning a Ph.D. and...
31st annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium Feb. 7 in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium will take place Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Wallace State Community College School of...
Voices of 4-H: Young reporters share their journeys
This feature ran in the last issue of The Cullman Tribune's "Community Matters" magazine.
Each year, 4-H clubs across Cullman County elect a student reporter...
The gift of warmth: Mary Carter Store encourages community donations on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mary Carter Store is inviting the community to take part in its Winter Warmth Drive during Small Business Saturday on Nov....
2 rain-producing systems beginning this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. - The good news is that no severe weather is forecast for the next seven days.
Two upper levels system will produce rainfall...
Local Artist Spotlight: Roman Davis
Two years ago Roman Davis was living in Covington, Georgia, working as a manager at Game Stop, but he moved here to be with...
Dodge City Tattoo Company is now Mud Creek Tattoo Company
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Kelsey and John Riendeau recently rebranded and reopened their tattoo and piercing shop, Mud Creek Tattoo Company.
The shop was originally known...
Explore Wonderland Under Warrior at Rickwood Caverns
WARRIOR, Ala. - Families looking to add a little adventure to their holiday festivities won't have to travel very far. About 25–30 minutes from...
Cullman’s Kathryn Cleckler named to ‘The 87’ by Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Kathryn Cleckler of Cullman has been selected by Troy University as a member of "The 87.”
The 87, formerly Who's Who, recognizes...
Pet of the Week: Conner and his signature sit
CULLMAN, Ala. – Conner, an Aussie mix around 10 months old, is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
He has quickly become a shelter...
Lowe’s of Cullman marks 6 years of Thanksgiving service
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the sixth straight year, Zach Lee, Brian Roberts and their team at Lowe’s of Cullman served the community in a...
Christmas event calendar
Cullman Christkindlmarkt
Through Dec. 23 | Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Sundays, noon- 8 p.m. | Open seven days a week beginning Dec. 11...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison preparing for huge showdown with...
ADDISON, Ala. - The quarterfinals of the 2025 AHSAA State Football Playoffs concluded last week, and Addison was the only local team to emerge...
Curt’s Closet Christmas Open House set for Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt's Closet will host its first Christmas Open House this year. The event will take place Sunday, Dec. 7,...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats deliver strong showing at state swim meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman High School Bearcat Swim Team turned in an impressive performance at the AHSAA State Swim Meet held this past...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Thanksgiving holiday travel tips from ALDOT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Lane closures...
Cullman Housing Authority hosting Christmas movie event Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Housing Authority will host a kid-free holiday movie event for residents 18 and older on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at...
(Updated) Cullman attorney Sara Baker allegedly tried to kill husband with...
Updated Nov. 26, 2025, at 10:53 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Court records made public on Wednesday, Nov. 26, allege that local attorney Sara Baker, 74,...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wonderland Under Warrior returns to Rickwood Caverns State Park
WARRIOR, Ala. - For the ninth straight year, Rickwood Caverns State Park will become a walkable holiday extravaganza known as Wonderland Under Warrior. The...
Local entrepreneur hosts 2nd Small Business Christmas Market
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local entrepreneur hosted her second Small Business Christmas Market event on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...
The Link serves up Thanksgiving blessings
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman community combined efforts on Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Link of Cullman County’s Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru event. Local...
Wreaths Across America to include Holly Pond, Duck River and Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three Cullman County cemeteries will take part in this year’s Wreaths Across America tribute, joining thousands of locations across the country...
Lights of Love to honor Edge, Ponder, hospice patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6...
COLUMN: Fruitcake and other feast failures
Ah, Thanksgiving — the holiday built around gratitude, family and, of course, food. I could add football to the list, but most games on...
Portions of state upgraded to slight risk for severe weather Tuesday...
Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON, Ala. – A few storms in western Alabama may become more discrete supercells very early Tuesday morning,...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Crystal Lynn Brooks,...
Buy local this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. – As we approach the season of giving, what better way to show your appreciation than by also supporting local businesses! We...
Cricket Wireless in Hanceville giving out turkey vouchers Monday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cricket Wireless is giving back to the community this Thanksgiving.
Cricket Wireless Regional Manager Abdullah “AB” Abumazen said that on Monday, Nov....
Fairview Elementary Aggie Ambassadors collect more than 500 pounds of food...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary students recently hosted a canned food drive, collecting more than 500 pounds of food for Cullman Caring for Kids.
Cullman...
Winter Wonderland: ‘This is going to be the best and biggest...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The lights are on at the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park!Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius...
COLUMN: A penny for your thoughts
The penny has been pronounced dead. Well, actually, there’s plenty of them still rolling around, but rumor has it that their production has stopped....
Files from Yesteryear: Nov. 22, 1962
From the files of Nov. 22, 1962
Back --a-- BitFrom The TRIBUNE Files of 1922 — 1942
40 YEARS AGO
Wm. E. James was guest speaker at...
Crane Hill’s Thomas Turnbull named to 2025 Bassmaster High School All-American...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team is welcoming its 12 newest members.
Nearly 200 students in grades 10-12 applied for the...
Christkindlmarkt open for the season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christkindlmarkt is open for the season, with officials cutting the ribbon to kick of the holiday festivities on Thursday, Nov....
LIST: Local Thanksgiving meals
CULLMAN, Ala. – Here’s a list of local Thanksgiving meal events. Know of one we missed? Email us at news@cullmantribune.com.
Spirit Life Church Thanksgiving Holiday...
The Link launches Open Season on Hunger
CULLMAN, Ala. – After SNAP benefits were in limbo and as deer hunting season begins in the area, The Link of Cullman County has...
Thaw, cook the Thanksgiving turkey with ease
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about preparing the star of the dinner table:...
Local author spotlight: ‘More Than Enough: A Mother’s Journey Back to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local author and business owner Brittany Hamm held a meet and greet at the Cullman County Public Library in downtown Cullman...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Salvation on Sand Mountain’ by Dennis Covington
Recently I have been re-reading some my favorite books. I just finished Ann B. Ross’s novel, “Miss Julia to the Rescue” and Ann George’s “Murder...
ALEA: Keep the roads safe so everyone can give thanks this...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to...
St. Bernard student passes away at 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School lost one of its students suddenly this week.
The school said in a statement Friday morning, “St. Bernard...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 10 Good Hope falls to No. 5...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with a 31-7 win at West Morgan last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back home at James...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview’s postseason run ends with 16-14...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview advanced with a road win over Jacksonville last week and were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Thursday night to...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison advances to semifinals with 28-22...
GUIN, Ala. – After dominating their second-round matchup against Berry 39-6 last week, the Bulldogs hit the road for a quarterfinal battle at Marion...
FAITH: Local Pastor Todd Greenlee talks preaching style, journey to Christ
Todd Greenlee from Cullman currently pastors at Old Zion Church in Nauvoo, Alabama. He started preaching when he was 21 years old. He had...
Cullman native sworn in as district captain for United States Coast...
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 2, 2025,...
Wallace State hosting ‘The Nutcracker’ Nov. 22-23
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will host Ballet South’s production of “The Nutcracker” Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, at the Betty Leeth...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The Link to host free Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host a free Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru on Saturday, Nov. 22, offering families a way...
Berlin council talks farmers’ market project
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council met Monday, Nov. 17, with a good portion of the meeting devoted to discussion about the ongoing...
Pet of the Week: Hero the happy hiker
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hero, a Lab mix estimated to be about 3 years old, is the kind of dog who makes you feel better...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bulldogs, Aggies, Raiders gearing up for quarterfinal matchups
Updated Nov. 20, 2025, at 1:14 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second round of the state playoffs concluded last Friday night, and three local teams...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt opens Thursday!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year from the end of fall and start of winter, Cullman transforms into a living reflection of its German heritage....
23rd annual Winter Wonderland display opens Thursday at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grand opening of the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will take place at 4:30 p.m....
Cullman City Council approves moratorium on R-4 residential developments
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council met Monday, Nov. 17, and moved through a full agenda that included a moratorium on new R-4...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects road sweep of Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs took on the West Point Warriors in a pair of county games at home on Tuesday night, and...
2 nationally ranked (local) powerhouses to clash Thursday night at Wallace...
HANCEVILLE, AL - Basketball fans are in for a treat this Thursday, Nov 20, at 7:30 p.m., when two nationally ranked programs sitting roughly 40...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Flourish of Cullman hosts Friendsgiving
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman’s Board of Directors and team members hosted a Friendsgiving dinner at Traditions Bank recently. The event...
