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PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs defeats Holly Pond 28-8, improves to 5-0
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Cold Springs built a 21-0 lead through three quarters and answered Holly Pond’s fourth-quarter touchdown with another score to secure...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont holds off Appalachian 24-14
Updated Sept. 25, 2026, at 11:42 p.m.
ONEONTA, Ala. – Vinemont built a 24-point halftime lead and stopped Appalachian’s late comeback attempt Friday night, defeating...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away from West Point 52-26
WEST POINT, Ala. - Good Hope broke open a tied county matchup with 34 unanswered points Friday night, pulling away from West Point for...
West Elementary opens new playground on campus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at West Elementary School have a brand new playground to enjoy this school year, as the campus officially cut the ribbon on an expansive...
Murphy USA project advances with $1.36M Cullman building permit
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Murphy USA project planned for Second Avenue Northwest has moved into the permitting stage following several months of action before the City...
Haynes Farm invites visitors to experience 5-acre sunflower field
CULLMAN, Ala. – Haynes Farm is a seventh generation farm and ranch in Cullman. They primarily tend to cattle and offer appointment bookings for beef shares, but also have...
By the numbers: Cullman County Commission FY 2026-2027 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission adopted its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget Sept. 22, with funding going toward county operations, roads and infrastructure, public safety,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison blanks Oakman 43-0 to remain unbeaten
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison entered Friday night unbeaten and left A.G. Hicks Stadium with another dominant victory.
The Bulldogs scored 29 points during a decisive...
Bidding closes on Cullman Regional Airport midfield hangar project
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bidding has closed on another construction project at Cullman Regional Airport as the City of Cullman and Cullman County continue a multiyear expansion and...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Fairview sweeps Addison in week 5 makeup games
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Cash Hill scored twice to help Fairview rally past Addison 13-7 in the Fireplug game Thursday, Sept. 24, beginning a three-game...
Fall at 4D Farm kicks off this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - 4D Farm opens for the fall 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. Fall at 4D Farm will run...
Willow Path hosts ‘A Night in New Orleans’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Willow Path hosted its annual fundraiser, themed, “A Night in the French Quarter” on Sept. 17, at Cotton Creek.
Executive Director...
Brock Trace moves into environmental permitting following subdivision approval
CULLMAN, Ala. – A planned 150-residence development near Cullman Regional has moved into the environmental permitting process following preliminary subdivision approval earlier this summer.
The Alabama...
Enclave acquires Cullman distribution center occupied by RESRG Automotive
CULLMAN, Ala. – A 235,000-square-foot industrial property used by RESRG Automotive has changed ownership as the automotive supplier prepares for a separate multimillion-dollar expansion of...
BBB Fraud Summit teaches Cullman County seniors to spot warning signs
CULLMAN, Ala. – Scams are changing fast, but the warning signs are not. That was the message Wednesday, Sept. 23, as the Better Business Bureau of...
Pet of the Week: Ruby is ready to be your adventure...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A splash in the kiddie pool and someone to share the day with give Ruby plenty of reasons to be happy. Now, this cheerful...
PREP FOOTBALL: Unbeaten Addison, Cold Springs headline 4-game Friday slate
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two unbeaten teams, two county matchups and the first meeting between Vinemont and Appalachian headline Friday night’s abbreviated local football schedule.
Addison...
PREP CHEERLEADING: Cullman County squads bring home 4 division titles from...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County cheerleaders brought home four first-place finishes from the AHSAA North Super Regional, held Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Cullman...
Haynes, Allen receive scholarships at Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship reception
AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation continues to grow the future of Alabama agriculture through investments in scholars pursuing agriculture- and forestry-related careers....
Downtown street, parking closures begin Sept. 26 for Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. – Several downtown streets and parking areas will temporarily close beginning Saturday, Sept. 26, as preparations get underway for Cullman Oktoberfest, scheduled for...
Cullman County Commission approves FY 2026-2027 budget, discusses water billing transition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, approved its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and a lengthy list of county business items.
One...
Cauthen Classic tees off at Terri Pines to raise money for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Golfers gathered at Terri Pines Country Club on Monday, Sept. 21, for the Alabama Pest Control Association's fifth annual Cauthen Classic, a...
Walmart’s Cullman Distribution Center modernization continues with $29.5M permit
CULLMAN, Ala. – Walmart’s multiyear modernization of its Cullman Distribution Center continues, with a building permit valued at approximately $29.55 million issued this summer for work at...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: All 4 week 5 makeup series scheduled following heat...
CULLMAN, Ala. – All four Cullman County youth-football Week 5 series canceled because of extreme heat now have makeup dates, with three scheduled for...
Wissota Chophouse to close Cullman location Sept. 26; new concept teased
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wissota Chophouse will close its Cullman restaurant Saturday, Sept. 26, after approximately 2.5 years in business, according to an announcement from...
Goat Island Brewing announces majority ownership sale to longtime investor
CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Craft Brewery LLC has announced the completed sale of a majority ownership interest to longtime shareholder Russell D. Warren...
Chamber Lunch & Learn serves up simple ways to eat healthier
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local professionals brought their own lunches to the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sept. 21, and left with a few...
2026 Move Over MS Walk set for Oct. 17; Register for free
CULLMAN, Ala. – North Central Neurology Associates, in partnership with the Joanne P. LaGanke MS Center and MS Views and News, will host the 2026 Move...
University of South Alabama creates Blankenship Scholars program for enforcement careers
For those who wish to pursue a law enforcement career in Alabama’s great outdoors, an opportunity will soon be available at the University of...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Crocker, Sanchez lead local runners at Southern Showcase,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior Henry Crocker finished 34th in a field of 250 runners with a time of 15:53.20 to lead local competitors...
Saying yes to hope – Cullman Savings Bank invests in Hope...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sometimes, dreams don’t have to feel so far away, and Hope Horses is one step closer to its dream of expanding...
Goatoberfest returns to Goat Island Brewing Sept. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host its sixth annual Goatoberfest event this Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. at its original brewery...
Tickets on sale now for United Way’s Designer Bag Bingo, coming Nov....
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s Designer Bag Bingo will return Thursday, Nov. 12, at Cotton Creek Venue in Cullman
UWCC Executive Director Tyler Hooper said the evening will...
The Link to celebrate Family Resource Center accreditation Sept. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will celebrate its accreditation and membership in the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers on Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. at 708 Ninth...
Cullman County Master Gardeners 5th annual Youth Art Contest happening now
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardeners fifth annual Youth Art Contest is happening now, with submissions due by Friday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m.
Cullman County Extension Director Kira...
Harvest in motion: Share the road with farmers this fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As combines roll through fields and crops make their way from fields to market, Alabama drivers should expect to share rural...
CAPNA utility assistance program availability tomorrow, Sept. 22, at Hilltop Community...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Do you need assistance paying your utility bill? The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) will be at the Hilltop...
A few strong to severe storms today and Tuesday with cooler...
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop across the northern half of the state, mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours both...
Creative Cullman: Katie B. Kirkwood Architectural and Interior Design
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
Katie B. Kirkwood Architectural and Interior Design is a residential design studio in downtown Cullman. The...
Mom Corner: Be prepared, and be prepared early
The preparation and attention given to the tiniest of details prior to welcoming your bundle of joy into your home can be the most...
Payment transition notice for Cullman County Water and Sanitation customers
The Cullman County Commission posted the following notice for Cullman County Water and Sanitation customers:
PAYMENT TRANSITION Important Notice to Cullman County Water & Sanitation Customers
Sept. 25 is...
Historically Cullman: The Flying Fifty Hotel
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
Before Cullman was known for its manufacturers and industries, most of the county relied on agriculture....
‘Refill, not landfill’: Schafer Refillery opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Schafer Refillery LLC on Thursday, Sept. 17. The new business is owned and operated by Jennifer and Christopher...
Reflections on 10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival took place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School.
St. Bernard Ambassador...
COLUMN: Have you lost your marbles?
About 30 years ago, I went with a mission team to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. After we drove through El Paso, Texas, we crossed the...
Files from Yesteryear: Sept. 19, 1946
From the files of Sept. 19, 1946
Pleasant View News
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rich of Birmingham and Mrs. C. N. Dalton were the guests...
Breaking down the City of Cullman’s $158.8M FY2027 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Sept. 14, adopted a $158.8 million budget for fiscal year 2027, including a $58.4 million General...
Holly Pond Town Council votes to surplus water tower
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its Sept. 14 meeting voted to surplus the town's water tower.
The Council noted that the water tower has been up since...
AmFirst completes Cullman branch rebuild, celebrates reopening
CULLMAN, Ala. – AmFirst marked the completion of its rebuilt Cullman branch Sept. 10, celebrating a new facility at 300 Fourth Ave. SW with employees, community leaders and...
Listerhill Credit Union’s Cullman branch moves to brand new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – Listerhill Credit Union’s Cullman branch moved to a brand new location on Sept. 16. The branch is now located at 702 Industrial Dr. SW. It was previously at 1850 Cherokee Ave. SW.
Groundbreaking...
Cullman City Schools ranks No. 2 in Alabama in percentage of National Board...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools ranks second among Alabama public school systems in the percentage of teachers holding National Board Certification, according to a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats come up short at Huffman, 28-14
Updated Sept. 19, 2026, at 11:53 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats made the trip south to the Birmingham area to take on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison takes down Meek 56-6
ADDISON, Ala. - The second ranked team in 1A, the Addison Bulldogs, hosted one of their biggest rivals, the Meek Tigers, Friday night. The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont bests Holly Pond 54-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond hosted the Vinemont Eagles in a region matchup between county foes, and the Eagles headed back across the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Ardmore holds off West Point 15-10
ARDMORE, Ala. - West Point took a 10-9 lead midway through the third quarter Friday night, but Ardmore answered in less than two minutes...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs knocks off Cleveland, 36-21, to remain undefeated
CLEVELAND, Ala. - A huge region battle took place inside Blount County on Friday night, as the 4-0 Cleveland Panthers hosted the 3-0 Cold...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope shuts out Crossville 46-0
CROSSVILLE, Ala. — Good Hope erupted for 26 points during the opening quarter Friday night and blanked Crossville 46-0 in Class 4A, Region 8...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Glencoe 50-0
GLENCOE, Ala. — Glencoe jumped out to a 35-point lead during the opening quarter Friday night and defeated Hanceville 50-0 in Class 3A, Region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview rolls past Sardis 41-2
SARDIS CITY, Ala. — Fairview raced out to a 20-point lead in the opening quarter Friday night and cruised past Sardis 41-2 in Class...
(UPDATE) YOUTH FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Week 5 games canceled
UPDATE: Games set for Sept. 19 have been CANCELED per the county. This is the second set of games to be canceled this season...
Local Business Spotlight: Urban Pine
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
Cullman’s Urban Pine, known for its seasonal decor and realistic faux floral arrangements opened in August 2023.
Owner Cassie Ward started the business in...
Q&A: Talking youth ministry with Korey Cowart
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
Welcome to the third edition of the Community Matters Q&A series, highlighting local youth pastors who continue to...
The bright young voices of Cullman County 4-H
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
For the second year, The Cullman Tribune has had the privilege of covering many of the 4-H happenings...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Nash Falls’ by David Baldacci
Longtime readers of David Baldacci know that he released a new character and series last fall.
The first book, “Nash Falls,” introduces the main character, Walter Nash, a hardworking...
Restaurant Week menu feature: Karma’s offering ‘The Fat Elvis’ through Sept. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Restaurant Week made its debut on Sept. 10, kicking off with Culinary in Cullman at The Venue at Cotton Creek, which allowed attendees to taste the...
Cullman Power Board to mark 75 years of powering growing city
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Power Board will mark 75 years of public service Oct. 16, commemorating the day the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman assumed...
Pet of the Week: Olive is a tiny tabby made for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With soulful eyes, unusual coloring and a heart set on companionship, Olive, affectionately known as “Squirrel,” is easy to love. The approximately 3-month-old tabby...
Cullman County FCCLA students showcase culinary skills at annual Beef Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County FCCLA members put their culinary skills, creativity and leadership on display during the annual All-County Beef Cook-Off held Sept. 15, 2026, at Cotton Creek...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Unbeaten showdown, 2 county clashes lead week 5...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every game on the local Week 5 schedule will carry weight in a region race.
All 10 local teams will compete across...
Business Spotlight: Fairytale Cottage
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
Shannon Berse opened her thrift boutique in spring 2025. She chose the name Fairytale Cottage, she explained, because everyone...
Local Hero: ‘Snead’s Farmhouse is more than a farm’
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
Local nonprofit farm Snead’s Farmhouse provides tours, field trips and hands-on farm experiences for families and...
Cullman City Council approves $158.8M FY2027 budget, discloses 1.3% revenue decrease for FY2026
Updated Sept. 18, 2026, at 5:59 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Sept. 14 meeting approved the city’s FY2027 budget. It also welcomed a...
Explore downtown murals
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
A great way to explore Cullman for a day is to take a self-guided tour of the...
North Alabama murals and where to find them
North Alabama boasts more than 140 murals in various styles from various artists. On the North Alabama Mural Trail, you can explore at your leisure.
The North Alabama Mural Trail website notes that the trail allows...
Local Heroes: ‘Our goal is for people to feel loved and...
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
At The Link of Cullman County, people are seen as neighbors, not just clients or numbers....
Puckett’s Restaurant announces Cullman closure after almost 4 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – Puckett’s will close its Cullman restaurant, ending a nearly four-year presence in the community that was the Tennessee-based brand’s first location...
Travel + Leisure names Cullman Christkindlmarkt one of America’s top Christmas...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Travel + Leisure has named Cullman Christkindlmarkt to its list of the “10 Coolest Christmas Markets in the U.S.” for the...
Popular Little Pink Dress event back Oct. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The wildly popular Little Pink Dress benefit will be held at Stone Bridge Farms on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6-9 p.m. The annual...
Cullman County DHR seeking Christmas sponsors for 150 children, 100 families
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) is asking the community to help provide Christmas gifts and necessities for about 150 children in foster care...
Cullman Oktoberfest expands to 4 days after record-setting 2025 festival
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
After drawing a record-setting crowd in 2025, Cullman Oktoberfest is expanding its schedule in 2026 with...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: West Point boys edge Fairview for Fairview Invitational...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - West Point claimed the large-school boys championship by a single point Saturday at the Fairview Invitational, leading a strong showing by...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Good Hope’s Nichols wins Race on the Rails
FULTONDALE, Ala. - Drake Nichols captured the boys 5K championship and two Good Hope girls earned top-10 finishes Saturday to lead the Raiders at...
Community Spotlight: Molly Bloom
Molly Bloom, now the director of the Cullman County Museum, was born in Pennsylvania and lived in Washington state for 16 years, moved to Florida where...
Cullman City BOE recognizes students Lukas Howlett and Daxton Nabors
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Board of Education at its Tuesday, Sept. 8, meeting recognized two students for outstanding achievements.
Cullman High School’s Lukas Howlett was recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Howlett...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs girls capture Chickasaw Trails championship
MOULTON, Ala. - Cold Springs placed five runners among the top 40 and captured the small-school girls championship Saturday at the 24th annual Chickasaw...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison goes 2-1 at Muscle Shoals; Holly Pond faces...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Addison won two of three matches at the Muscle Shoals Tournament while Holly Pond faced three out-of-state opponents at the Rocky...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Meek captures Vinemont Tournament championship
VINEMONT, Ala. - Meek closed Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Fairview and was crowned champion of the Vinemont Tournament.
The Lady Tigers finished 4-2...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Vinemont sweeps Holly Pond; Cullman Football Academy wins 3...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont swept Holly Pond, Good Hope and Fairview each won two of three games and Cold Springs earned a pair of...
COLUMN: The old briefcase
We started cleaning out our basement the other day, and I quickly realized this wasn’t going to be a Saturday afternoon project. It was more like...
10 local students to compete for Miss Cullman County Fair crown Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ten school representatives will take the stage Tuesday, Oct. 20, seeking the title of Miss Cullman County Fair 2026 and thousands of...
Files from Yesteryear: Sept. 12, 1935
From the files of Sept. 12, 1935
City Purchases New Fire Truck
The city of Cullman completed the deal for a new modern fire truck. After...
COLUMN: When the world stopped turning
Sept. 11 was simply another ordinary date until that day 25 years ago when it wasn’t. It still isn’t a holiday, and perhaps never...
West Point High places 2,997 flags on 25th anniversary of 9/11
WEST POINT, Ala. – Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2026, West Point High School students gathered before class in the school's courtyard to honor the...
Cullman Oktoberfest names Veronica Harding, 12, first-ever Kinderbürgermeister
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Friday, Sept. 11, announced that 12-year-old Veronica “Ve” Harding has been selected as the first-ever Kinderbürgermeister for Cullman...
Hanceville Council approves funding, tax abatement and community projects
Updated Sept. 12, 2026, at 1:28 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville City Council approved several measures involving infrastructure, community events and local organizations during its Sept. 10 meeting.
The Council authorized Mayor...
Cullman Florist celebrates 60 years of flowers, family and community
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Florist marked six decades of serving the community Wednesday, Sept. 9, with an anniversary celebration and ribbon-cutting at its Fourth Street...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek routs Cherokee 68-14
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek built a 38-point halftime lead and rolled past visiting Cherokee 68-14 Friday night.
Before kickoff, American Legion Post 223 presented the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison dominates Phillips, 52-0
BEAR CREEK, Ala. - The 1A second- ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled to rainy James E. Glass Stadium to take on the 1-2 Phillips Bears...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to West Morgan in region game,...
TRINITY, Ala. - After dropping their region opener last week at home against Priceville, the West Point Warriors looked to bounce back on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls to Oneonta on the road, 35-8
ONEONTA, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Oneonta to take on the Redskins in a region matchup. The Eagles put up a valiant effort, but...












































































































