Tag: Featured
Oktoberfest in Cullman: Honoring German heritage through the years
Once a single-day celebration tied to Sacred Heart Church’s centennial, Cullman’s Oktoberfest has blossomed into a three-day festival that draws tens of thousands yearly...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State volleyball sweeps Invitational field
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Wallace State volleyball team continued its perfect start to the 2025 season, finishing 4-0 at the Wallace State Invitational held Friday and Saturday at...
COLUMN: The First Flight
The plane trip began in Tuscaloosa, and stopped in Jackson, before it finally reached Dallas. Later in life, taking this hopscotch flight was as...
FAITH: ‘I want to be a light and an example of...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School's Sofia Hays just began her sophomore year in August, and in this interview, she discusses her...
From Mississippi roots to Alabama fields: The David Russell story
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - In the heart of the Mississippi pine belt, about an hour south of Jackson, stood a small cattle farm, where...
Editorial: Thank your carriers; push management for more
Over the past month, changes at the Cullman Post Office have begun to show. Packages and letters are moving again, thanks in large part...
’12 Angry Jurors’ auditions begin this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre will begin hosting auditions this week for its fall production of “12 Angry Jurors.”
Cullman Community Theatre...
CPD hosts tactical training
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently hosted a tactical training exercise. Chief Joey Duncan said the department’s Tactical Unit, established in the...
COLUMN: Tumor Humor
“Laughter is the best medicine” is a cliché everyone knows. And it is based on the truth. Studies have shown that laughter relieves stress,...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week two of the 2025 Cullman County Youth Football season was played on Saturday, and there were several exciting games that went...
ALEA mourns loss of active K-9 Bella
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of active K-9 Bella, who suffered a...
COLUMN: What a day!
I wrote a song a couple of years ago that said, “I’m going to have a good day, anyway – no matter what comes...
Op-Ed: Honoring our heritage
When Cullman was celebrating its 150th birthday, we were asked to participate in the celebration. In thinking about the best way to honor our...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 30, 1917
From the files of Aug. 30, 1917
FAIRVIEW DOTS
Cullman, R. 2, Aug. 27.—The people around here have pulled some fodder.
Our singing school was closed last...
Bigger, brighter and steeped in tradition
Oktoberfest returns to Cullman Oct. 2-4, 2025
With the clang of steins in the biergarten and the swirl of dancers in dirndls and lederhosen, Cullman’s...
89th annual meeting of the Cullman Electric Cooperative set for Sept....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 89th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Northbrook Church, starting at 9...
County receives $711K grant for improvements to Stony Lonesome
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission was awarded a Recreational Trails Program grant for more than $700,000 for improvements to Stony Lonesome OHV Park....
29th annual Sweet Tater Festival, Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two major community events are planned for Labor Day weekend: the 29th Annual Sweet Tater Festival at Smith Lake Park on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls to Southeastern 34-14
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home Friday night to host Southeastern, and they had their hands full with the Mustangs. Southeastern...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison dominates Decatur Heritage 57-0
DECATUR, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs traveled to Decatur Heritage for a matchup with the Eagles Friday night and they dominated this one from...
‘He saved our son’s life’
Off-duty Cullman firefighter saves local child
CULLMAN, Ala. – An off-duty local firefighter was in the right place at the right time on Aug. 16,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview earns 40-23 win over Springville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After dominating Fultondale on the road last week, Fairview was on the field for its home opener against Springville at Dafford...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond takes 74-41 shootout at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Ray Talley Stadium for a county matchup against the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night and defense was almost...
PREP FOOTBALL: Second half surge leads Good Hope past West Point...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders hosted the West Point Warriors in a county matchup on Friday night. After a close first half, Good...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls at Winston County 46-22
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – After taking their season opener over Lynn last week, the Meek Tigers hit the road for a local matchup against...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs handles Curry 44-7
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home to host Curry Friday night and they improved to 2-0 on the year with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops nailbiter at Mortimer Jordan 21-20
KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Mortimer Jordan Friday night for a matchup with the Blue Devils and this one came down...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
UAB outlasts Alabama State in offensive showdown
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Quarterback Jalen Kitna and running back Jevon Jackson spearheaded an impressive offensive performance in leading the UAB football team to a season-opening 52-42 victory over...
Wallace State’s McDonald, Sobol named ACCC Volleyball Players of the Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Wallace State sophomore Abby McDonald and freshman Sofiia Sobol were named ACCC Volleyball Players of the Week following their performances last week in the Alabama/Mississippi...
Pet of the Week: Humble Hank, the prince of fun
CULLMAN, Ala. - Humble Hank, a 2-year-old Hound/Beagle mix, is as genuine and good-natured as his name suggests. He’s the Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Gudger: Work cleared to begin on $680k wastewater grant project in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, announced that work is cleared to begin on a wastewater...
Library board meeting notes: Aug. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21. It approved minutes from the previous meeting, along with the...
County receives $711K grant for improvements to Stony Lonesome
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission was awarded a Recreational Trails Program grant for more than $700,000 for improvements to Stony Lonesome OHV Park....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It’s a community filled with amazing people who support one another’:...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's John Garcia earned his diploma in May, and in this interview, he talked about his favorite memories playing...
Wallace State falls 2-0 in historic return to home field
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State men’s soccer made its long-awaited return to the home pitch on Tuesday afternoon, hosting a match for the first time since...
Wallace State Cross Country earns top 10 preseason rankings
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State cross country will open the 2025 season with both programs among the nation’s elite. In the NJCAA Division II...
Southside Baptist hosting community Block Party Aug. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Southside Baptist Church is inviting the community to an evening of free food, games and family fun at its first-ever Block...
West Point, Good Hope host ‘Love Like Lexi Project’ assemblies
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Students at West Point High School and Good Hope High School participated in a pair of special assemblies this week....
2 big fall yard sales happening in September
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bargain hunters will have two opportunities this September to shop for deals and hidden treasures at two major community yard sales....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison downs Danville at home 3-1
ADDISON, Ala. -- Perennial 1A volleyball power Addison hosted the 4A Danville Lady Hawks Tuesday night in what turned out to be a pretty...
Pollinator Party focuses on pollinator conservation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office hosted a “Pollinator Count Party” the morning of Friday, Aug. 22, as part of the Great...
Gudger appoints Cullman Regional CEO to Alabama Rural Roadmap Initiative
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional CEO James Clements has been appointed by Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, to serve on the...
‘There’s a new level of performance here’
Cullman Community Theatre director reflects on ’Fiddler on the Roof,’ future
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre recently wrapped its production of “Fiddler on...
Allbright easily wins District 11 seat
CULLMAN, Ala. – Republican Heath Allbright easily won the State House District 11 General Election on Tuesday, beating Democrat Alexandria Braswell.
Unofficial districtwide results, according...
Local Municipal Election results
Updated Aug. 27, 2025, at 5:15 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across Cullman County headed to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 26, for local Municipal Elections.
Unofficial election...
Groovy, baby! Senior Health Fair returns Sept.18
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host its annual Senior Health Fair on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m.-noon at...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont sweeps tri-match with J.B. Pennington, Corner
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted the J.B. Pennington Lady Tigers and the Corner Lady Yellow Jackets in a tri-match on Tuesday night. Vinemont...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross-Country aims for 8th straight conference title, national success
HANCEVILLE, AL — Coming off another strong season under head coach Tony Crider, the Wallace State Lions enter the 2025 cross-country season with championship...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball opens season 4-0 at Mississippi/Alabama Crossover
The Wallace State volleyball team got off to a strong start, sweeping all four of its matches at the Mississippi/Alabama Crossover hosted by Itawamba...
Cullman County Tourism Bureau’s Harmony Heard receives statewide honor
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Tourism Bureau on Monday announced that Executive Director Harmony Heard was named Tourism Industry Employee of the Year...
District 11 and Municipal Elections today, Aug. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across Cullman County will head to the polls today to take part in local Municipal Elections. Voters in Alabama House...
ADPH announces first case of measles in Alabama since 2002
MMR vaccination is encouraged
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was notified on Monday, Aug. 25, that a child under 5...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: Let’s go out to eat
Back when I was growing up, if Mama said, “Let’s go out to eat,” we did not head for the car. We weren’t going...
Cullman City School Board: Aug. 19 meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board held its regular board meeting and first FY2025-2026 budget hearing on Aug. 19. A budget was...
Gudger announces $5K grants for each high school band in his...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, kicked off football season over the weekend by announcing he will present a $5,000 grant to every public high school...
Business spotlight: Golden Touch Luxury Showers
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new, locally owned business has opened up in the heart of downtown Cullman: Golden Touch Luxury Showers.
Co-owners Rita and Michael...
Elementary students create ‘digital lockers’ while learning AI, design
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School had a chance to create their own lockers — digitally — as part of an innovative...
Restore Therapy joins Wallace State in Powerful Partnership and as scholarship...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed Restore Therapy Services as its latest participant in its Powerful Partnership program and as a new...
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) in partnership with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) is excited to...
WSCC SOCCER: Abram’s late goal lifts Wallace State over Holmes in...
GOODMAN, MS — The Wallace State men’s soccer team kicked off the 2025 season with a statement victory on the road, edging Holmes Community...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2025 Cullman County Youth Football season is here, and there were a handful of games going on around the county...
FAITH: ‘I want Jesus to shine through me’: Fairview’s Kailyn Redding...
FAIRIVEW, Ala. -- Fairview High School's Kailyn Redding is starting her junior year and, in this interview, she discussed her relationship with God, starting...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 23, 1934
From the files of Aug. 23, 1934
CITY SCHOOL WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 3
The Cullman city school will open Monday, September 3, at 10 o'clock. The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Falkville 22-6
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Falkville to kick off the 2025 season against the Blue Devils Friday night but unfortunately for the road...
CCSO holds promotion ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office held a promotion ceremony honoring leadership and service on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the CCSO Training...
Wallace State volleyball eyes another championship-caliber season
HANCEVILLE, Ala - Wallace State volleyball enters the 2025 season with high expectations and a familiar edge under veteran head coach Randy Daniel. After...
Cullman City Schools presents proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which the board said reflects a strong commitment to academic...
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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison snaps streak with 41-20 win over Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the archrival Yellow Jackets of Winston County Friday night and in a very physical game with a packed house,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Fultondale on the road 48-0
FULTONDALE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Fultondale to kick off the 2025 season Friday night and they dominated from start to finish,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops season opener to Bob Jones 28-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back on Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2025 season...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point opens season with 30-6 win over Haleyville
HALEYVILLE, Ala. – West Point hit the road to take on the Lions of Haleyville in its season opener Friday night and the Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops season opener at Appalachian 25-0
ONEONTA, Ala. – Holly Pond hit the road to open up the 2025 season at Appalachian Friday night and the Broncos had their hands...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek kicks off season with 20-6 win over Lynn
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek opened the 2025 season with a Winston County battle against Lynn at Tiger Stadium Friday night and the Tigers are...
Wallace State Athletics shines in classroom with 9 teams earning NJCAA...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom, with nine...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
World Changers in Cullman: ‘Showing God’s love’
Changing the world can start right here at home. That’s something Steve Eddleman knows to be true. Eddleman first got involved with World Changers...
Pet of the Week: Amber’s golden heart shines through
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Amber, a 3-month-old tortoiseshell domestic shorthair whose personality is just as striking as her coat. Friendly, inquisitive and outgoing, The Cullman...
Tribune Debate Series continues Saturday with District 11, Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series returns Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Bailey Center auditorium on the campus of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville.
The...
John Drozda found guilty of 2023 murder of Thomas Brannon
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, found John Wesley Drozda, 38, of Cullman, guilty of murder for the...
St. Paul’s to host traditional German-language worship service Sept. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of Cullman’s annual Oktoberfest celebrations, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will offer a special Gottesdienst (Divine Service) conducted entirely in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs hammers Hanceville in season opener 65-7
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs hosted a county battle with the Hanceville Bulldogs at Cranford Stricklin Stadium Thursday night, and the Eagles kicked off...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Haynes graduates from 2-year leadership development program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two years ago, 18 Alabama farmers and ag professionals embarked on an intense, immersive and impactful leadership development experience.
Six institutes later,...
Berlin Town Council plans for upcoming fiscal year
BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates opened the monthly session of the Berlin Town Council on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The meeting commenced with...
CCBOE cuts ribbon on multipurpose facility at West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. – Tuesday was an exciting day at West Point High School as students were joined by representatives from the Cullman County...
Chick-fil-A opening 2nd Cullman location in November
CULLMAN, Ala. – The second Chick-fil-A location in Cullman will open in mid-November, according to Director of Human Resources Breana Posey.
She said the new...
FAITH: Envision Weekend coming Aug. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Youth pastors and leaders across Cullman are invited to bring their students to Envision Weekend, hosted at Bethlehem West Baptist Church...
Editorial: USPS cannot pick and choose
The United States Postal Service (USPS) was built on one promise: to deliver the nation’s mail, fairly and without exception. But this week in...
Additional arrest made in Infusion Wellness and Spa case
CULLMAN, Ala. – An additional arrest has been made in connection with the ongoing investigation involving Infusion Wellness and Spa. On Wednesday, Aug. 20,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats working to be ‘Ready and Resilient’ this fall
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kickoff of the 2025 season is right around the corner and the Cullman Bearcats have been hard at work this offseason...
CPRST holds 2nd forum to discuss playground plans at East Side...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) hosted locals for another forum on the updates coming to East Side Park at...
CCSO hosting free Firearm Familiarization Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host Firearm Familiarization Classes every second Thursday through October. Said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, “Whether...
