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BREMEN, Ala. - The 2026 Cullman County outdoor track championship was held at Cold Springs high school on Wednesday. In the boys competitions, West...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  A Cullman County man on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, was sentenced to 325 years in prison by Cullman County Circuit Court...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

As spring heats up and gives way to summer, it’s important to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.   Heat usually peaks between noon-3 p.m. so it's best...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Case Graham is a local musician with an excellent reputation for his guitar skills. His style is a combination of rock and metal mixed with groove funk, layered with heavy jazz...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, April 3, families gathered at the Sportsman Lake Park Wildflower Garden for a hands-on event called the “Butterfly Buffet,” hosted by Barefoot University.   Alex...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park held its annual Easter Egg Hunt early Saturday morning, April 4. This long-standing tradition keeps growing each year. The free...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed April 12–18, 2026  Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the critical role emergency dispatchers play in protecting...

BASEBALL Addison 18, Meek 6 - Batting: J. Williams 2-5 (3B), 2 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 3.0 IP, 0 H, 1 ER, 4 K, W...

VINEMONT, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon at the Vinemont Sports Complex, fifth-seeded Good Hope met sixth-seed West Point in the 2026 Cullman County Tournament...

CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary Fifth-Grade Teacher Lacy Cameron has been named one of 16 finalists (commonly known as the "Sweet 16") for the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council has adopted a new ordinance designed to reshape how the city plans, funds and executes street and transportation infrastructure...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A newly signed state law will expand the Alabama Public Service Commission from three members to seven and prohibit increases in electric retail...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday, April 6, visited Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) to present the 2025 Safe School Award...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  A familiar name in the Smith Lake marina business has expanded its footprint, with Lynn Layton and Jeff Layton recently purchasing Trident Marina from Jeff Tolbert.  The...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Softball Tournament got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex on Monday. The three quarterfinal matchups featured three shutouts,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

INDIANAPOLIS – When Auburn had to have it, Kevin Overton came through.  KO knocked out Tulsa in the NIT championship game, hitting a game-tying 3-pointer with eight seconds...

Alabama Audubon has several bird-watching events scheduled for 2026. Two free events will take place  Saturday, April 11.  Birding at Vulcan Trail   The 2.2-mile Vulcan Trail is located at 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209. It passes by the Vulcan statue...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Mental Health is recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month, highlighting the importance of awareness, access to services and support for...

What better way to spend spring days than to have quality time with your spouse or partner and your littles? The days grow longer and energize us as...

To the Editor,  Domestic violence is not a distant issue – it is a daily reality in our community. I see firsthand the impact this has on individuals and families across our county.  Law enforcement in Cullman County responds to domestic-related calls regularly, many involving repeat offenders and escalating violence. One of the most dangerous moments for a victim is immediately after an offender is released from custody. We have seen cases where victims are re-assaulted within hours...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville is currently hosting a free poetry contest. Submissions must be postmarked by April 24.   Library Manager Teresa Rivera said local teacher and published author Will Justice Drake will be...

Publisher’s note: Some stories aren’t about answers. This is one of them.  I don’t think about her death first. That’s what I didn’t expect.  It’s her smile.  That big, effortless smile that showed up before anything...

From the files of April 4, 1963 HANCEVILLE NEWS Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Harris and J. W. Davis spent the past Sunday in Mississippi visiting...

Larry was an unusual sort. In fact, to even say such would be like saying that Babe Ruth was a baseball player. Everybody who...

BREMEN, Ala. - Several local track & field teams met at Cold Springs High School yesterday for the 2026 Cold Springs invitational, where athletes...

CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 100 international students are in need of host families. Pam Ancelet, an international exchange coordinator with EF High School...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 2, welcomed two new businesses to the Vinemont community. A joint ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the openings of The Pink Cactus Western...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is taking its Farm Kids Club off-site this month to explore spring blooms on a Wildflower Walk at Sportsman Lake Park.   The walk will...

BASEBALL Cordova 10, Addison 0 - Batting: C. Lane 1-2 Pitching: J. Williams 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K Cold Springs 11, Vinemont 6 - Batting:...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Cold Springs and Vinemont last faced off against each other in the Cullman County Baseball Tournament on March 27th, a game...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 3, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

INDIANAPOLIS – Advancing to the NIT championship game for the first time, Auburn got 24 points from Keyshawn Hall and made 12 3-pointers to rout Illinois State...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces a new exhibition featuring the work of the late Brother Jude Johnston.  Johnston was...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Press Rewind Vintage Audio and Wilde Vintage are teaming up to create a unique experience for music lovers.   Wilde Vintage Owner JK Wilde said he and his wife Katie have been working at Finders Keepers for nearly a year...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders met at Wallace State Community College March 26-27 for the All the Hats conference. The two-day event offered practical tools, resources and connections...

BASEBALL Addison 8, Vinemont 4 - Batting: S. Talley (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 1 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 7 K Cullman...

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. – Alabama State Troopers seized 185 pounds of marijuana Tuesday, March 31. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), a...

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. – A Hanceville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, in Cherokee...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After sweeping Lawson State Community College in a doubleheader last Saturday the Wallace State Lions were 4-2 in their last six games...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - In the next three weeks, Alabama (April 11) and Auburn (April 18) will play in their "A-Day" spring games, and UAB...

New Cullman First Baptist Church sanctuary moving toward completion  CULLMAN, Ala. - Work on the new sanctuary at Cullman First Baptist Church is moving along quickly.   Pastor Tom Richter explained...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Bunnies & Buttons Baby Co., a baby boutique featuring 4D ultrasounds, baby clothes and maternity and baby items, recently opened in Cullman.    Owner and Sonographer Allyson Allen graduated from the Diagnostic Medical...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Some dogs don’t just walk into your life, they arrive with a rhythm all their own. Oliver, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a Chihuahua and terrier...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Republican Dr. Stewart Tankersley has launched his campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama.   Below is his announcement:  Dr. Stewart Tankersley officially launched his campaign for lieutenant governor of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A $1 million federal grant will support expansion efforts at The Foundry Farm in Cullman County, with plans underway to construct a new multipurpose facility...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope hired Cory Meyer to be their new basketball coach on March 19th. He took over for Mitch Morris,...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The fifth annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament will take place Saturday, April 4, in the Vinemont Middle School gym. Registration...

There is a free mobile app called AirScope that is available on IOS and Android. The app provides the user with insight on pollen levels and air quality....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

One of the most complex things you can do for yourself when becoming a parent is allow yourself to grieve who you were. This...

INDIANAPOLIS – After winning three National Invitation Tournament games in nine days, Auburn appreciates the eight-day layoff between the NIT quarterfinals and Thursday’s semifinal against Illinois...

Spring is here, and with the warm weather and spring blooms comes the urge to redecorate! Before you take everything from last season to the...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama farmers are hurting and now face even tougher economic times, as the war in Iran has increased the price of key...

BASEBALL Addison 9, Belgreen 1 - Batting: S. Talley 3-4 (HR), 4 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 9 K, W Cullman 6, Clarksville...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior Thomas Norwood is very thankful to have a relationship with Jesus Christ, and that has helped him become the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) will host Summer Swim Days May 24-July 26 at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC) and WildWater Cullman for participants in the Therapeutic...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging held its annual Senior Easter Egg Hunt at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center on March 26, welcoming area seniors, along...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce marked a year of progress, teamwork and impact at its 83rd Annual Meeting & Gala on Thursday, March 26, at Stone Bridge Farms.  Chamber...

CULLMAN, Ala. -Discount retailer Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will open its Cullman location on Thursday, April 23, marking the company’s official entry into the local market.  The...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County Young Professionals hosted their popular Crawfish Boil at Hank’s Sports Bar & Rumors Deli Friday, March 27, featuring great food and fundraising.  The Crawfish...

DORA, Ala. - Looking to bounce back from a tough 13-11 loss to Hubbertville last Saturday, the Addison Bulldogs traveled to Dora to take...

What? Well, that’s how they said it where Jean and I recently spent a little more than a week. The translation in my native...

From the files of March 28, 1957 Back - a - Bit From the Tribune Files of 1917 & 1937 40 YEARS AGO Fred Hurston, manager of Southern...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently welcomed Alyson Miley as an advocate and case manager.   “Having another person on the CASA team...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently named Destiny Marsh and Abbey Holcombe February Employees of the Month.  Teacher of the Month: Destiny Marsh, Kindergarten, Vinemont Elementary School  Destiny Marsh is a...

WALTER, Ala. - A $1.3 million state grant awarded to Walter Water Authority will support system upgrades while helping keep water rates lower for customers in...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon at Hanceville High, defending County Tournament champion Fairview met with Good Hope in the title game. It promised...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - One spot in the county championship game was already filled by Fairview by virtue of a shutout win over Cold Springs...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the first semifinal matchup of the Cullman County Baseball Tournament on Saturday, the Fairview Aggies, who got a first-round bye,...

 Know of an event not listed? Email us at news@CullmanTribune.com. March 28 Crane Hill Easter Egg Hunt Time: Noon Location: Dowling Park Details: Families can enjoy a classic egg...

CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce gathered Thursday, March 26, for its annual gala, one of the evening’s highest honors was presented in...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County’s top high school math students recently competed in the Cullman County High School Math Tournament, showcasing their knowledge and problem-solving abilities across three divisions: Geometry, Algebra II...

Roots revisited: Junior livestock competitors return to Garrett Coliseum MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Nostalgia, intensity and grandeur filled the ring at the 2026 Junior Livestock Exposition (JLE) in Montgomery, March...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the nightcap of day one of the Cullman County Baseball Tournament, Good Hope took on the Holly Pond Broncos. After...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Day One of the 2026 Cullman County Baseball Tournament got underway on Friday afternoon, and in the second game of the day,...

BAILEYTON, Ala. - Two Baileyton men were arrested following the recovery of stolen property and the alleged discovery of drugs during the execution of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The West Point Warriors and host Hanceville Bulldogs faced off in the first game of the 2026 Cullman County Baseball Tournament...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Brick, which operates a location in Cullman, has launched a redesigned website as part of its 50th anniversary, introducing new tools and educational resources...

BERLIN, Ala. - The Town of Berlin held a growers meeting recently to discuss the upcoming 2026 season. The market will open Saturday, June 6, and be open from...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet is collecting essential items through its spring and summer drive. The organization is currently seeking donations of children’s denim, athletic shoes...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its March 23 meeting discussed roads, zoning, parks and more.   During departmental updates, council members noted that ongoing roadwork remains a priority and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteers are being sought for the upcoming Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) roadway cleanup scheduled for April 11-18, 2026.  Cullman County PALS is organizing the effort as...

CULLMAN, Ala. — The Alabama Forestry Commission is urging residents to avoid outdoor burning as dry conditions and increased wind speeds raise the risk...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After collecting a huge win at Arab on Tuesday night, the Fairview Aggies welcomed the Knights to their place for a doubleheader on Thursday night....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Farm Credit recently announced that Cullman’s Coltin Rainwater and Hanceville’s Kyle Morris are new members of the Young Farmers Advisory...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont will host its fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29, from 2-3:30 p.m. at...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After taking the Cold Springs Lady Eagles to the Final Four in her first year as head basketball coach, Paige Adams...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

AUBURN, Ala. – Advancing to the NIT semifinals for the first time, Auburn beat Nevada 75-69 Wednesday at Neville Arena, giving the Tigers five consecutive...

BERLIN, Ala. - Due to weather conditions on March 16, the Berlin Town Council rescheduled its monthly meeting to March 23. There were no public comments at this...

Alabama has legalized medical cannabis. That is not a debate; it is law.  Yet as the program begins to take shape across the state, a new...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance to establish procedures for the City’s Annual Street and Transportation Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan.   The ordinance maintains the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from Cullman County Schools gathered at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) on Tuesday, March 24, to compete...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope senior cheerleader Maycie Nolen reflects on how much God has changed her life not only in cheerleading but...