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Free workshop to focus on fall and winter grazing strategies for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host its Cool-Season Grazing Management Workshop on Thursday, August 21, from 6 to 8 p.m....
Wallace State Nursing named Center of Excellence for 3rd time
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education has once again been named a Center of Excellence by the National...
Cold Springs FCCLA shines at 2025 National Leadership Conference
BREMEN, Ala. - From July 4–10, 2025, Cold Springs High School proudly represented Alabama at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)...
Kreps retires from Cullman Housing Authority board
CULLMAN, Ala. – After 17 years, Rickey Kreps retires from the board of the Cullman Housing Authority.
Executive Director Marquisha Griffin said Kreps served on...
Forum focuses on improvements at East Side Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism on Thursday hosted a special community forum at the OmniPlex to gather input on the...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘He will never leave you stranded’: Cold Springs’ Baylee McKendree...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Baylee McKendree will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith and...
Pet of the Week: Meet Della, the gentle giant with a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Della is the kind of dog who doesn’t need to announce herself; her gentle spirit speaks volumes the moment you meet...
Areas of rain today with heat next week
Rainbands will occur across the state today, beginning in the southern half this morning and spreading to the northern half later this morning or...
What to know about Alabama black bears
The following information was taken from www.outdooralabama.com/black-bear/alabama-black-bears.
Historically, Alabama’s black bear population only occurred in the southwest portion of the state, primarily in Mobile, Washington...
FAITH: ‘Start giving thanks to God every day’: Good Hope’s Kloe...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School's Kloe White will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she discussed the role...
Smith Lake Veterinary Hospital officially open
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Smith Lake Veterinary Hospital opened its doors to the public on Saturday, June 28, for its grand opening.
Veterinarian and Owner...
Cullman Swim Team places 2nd at ARPA District Meet
MADISON, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team placed second out of nine teams at the ARPA District II Swim Meet held last weekend in Madison. CST collected several...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: July 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met Tuesday morning for its regular meeting to discuss facility updates, staffing and student programming that...
‘Your Voice, Your Home’: Cullman Housing Authority event July 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Housing Authority will hold a Community Conversations event on Wednesday, July 23, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hilltop Community...
Myrex and Hollingsworth likely headed to runoff Aug. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Republicans Cindy Myrex and Clint Hollingsworth are likely headed for a runoff, as neither topped 50% of the vote in the...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 16, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘He can bring peace, even in the darkest times’: Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' Ally Finley will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she talks about her faith and the...
Good Hope Council approves annexation, certifies election of 3 council members
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night and got things started with the certification of...
COLUMN: A letter from my dog
Hey Joe!
This is your dog, Roscoe. It’s hard to believe it’s been over six years since you picked us up from the side of...
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...
Heat advisory today with potential tropical activity
A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 10 AM- 7 PM across portions of western and northern Alabama. Head Index values will range...
‘Learning doesn’t stop in the summer’
Governor Kay Ivey visits STEM camp at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools (CCS) and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) teamed...
‘There but for the grace of God, go I’
3 graduate from Cullman County Drug Court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Drug Court recently had several participants of its program graduate.
Cullman County District Judge...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘He loves you, so let Him take care of you’:...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Baylee Perdue will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith and...
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...
Alabama’s 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 18–20,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama families can save money on back-to-school essentials during the state’s 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01...
ALDOT to close I-65 northbound Tuesday night for bridge repair
ALDOT plans to close part of I-65 northbound Tuesday night for a bridge repair near Lacon in Morgan County.
Starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July...
Gudger announces $24K in grant funding for Gold Ridge community
GOLD RIDGE, Ala. - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, announced Saturday during the monthly breakfast sponsored by the Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCBOE adding 5 First-Class Pre-K classrooms this fall
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman County Schools is adding additional Pre-K classroom space to the district, thanks to state grants as part of the First...
COLUMN: We made it to North Dakota
Continued from www.cullmantribune.com/2025/07/06/column-south-dakota-is-amazing
Almost 221 years ago, in 1804, Lewis and Clark headed west under the commission of President Thomas Jefferson, to see what we...
Wallace State brings home gold and bronze from SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students returned from the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference with three gold medals and two...
Holly Pond’s Figueroa makes Adaptive Nationals debut
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond student Daniel Figueroa is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to participate in Move United's The Hartford Nationals, his first...
FAITH: ‘God is always waiting for you with open arms’: Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond High’s Bryanna Holloway will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, and...
Marshall announces $11.7M for Alabama from 8 opioid drug makers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday, July 11, announced Alabama's participation in a nationwide settlement with eight drug makers that...
VFW Auxiliary welcomes kids to first Summer Youth Program of the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary held its first Summer Youth Program of the year on July 9, at...
Vinemont Council certifies unopposed council seats, completes Walking Trail upgrades
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council convened with a packed crowd for its monthly meeting on July 8, with all council members in...
Files from Yesteryear: July 12, 1934
From the files of July 12, 1934
Bees and Butterflies
Chal Morrow is spending a few days in Birmingham.
Miss Edna Graham of Logan, is spending a...
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...
‘It’s time to plan your space for you’
CPRST, city council host forum on future of Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council made its way to a packed Donald...
Happy 105th birthday, Roy Drinkard!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman's Roy Drinkard, the oldest living United States Marine, turns 105 years old on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama,...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘It’s okay to stand out and show your love for...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Madison Green will be starting her junior year in August, and in this interview, she discussed...
West Point Baseball to host 7th Annual 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament...
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Point High School Baseball will host its 7th Annual 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 26, at Cross Creek...
Pet of the Week: Meet Evie, a pint-sized bundle of purrfection
CULLMAN, Ala. – Say hello to Evie, a 4-month-old domestic shorthair kitten with a whole lot of personality packed into his tiny frame. He’s...
FAITH: ‘I want to be a leader for kids and lean...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Macie Huffstutler will be a senior in August, and in this interview, she discussed her faith and...
Cold Springs High School Band holds fundraiser at Johnny’s Barbershop
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Cold Springs High School Royal Blue Band held a shrimp and crawfish boil to raise funds at Johnny’s Barbershop...
Glover announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Matthew Glover in June announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special election dates...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview announces new mayor; Jack’s representatives meet with council
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on July 7, 2025, following an invocation led by...
Wallace State receives $2.5M for renovation, construction projects
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced it is the recipient of $2.5 million from the state legislature that will help pay...
Circle of Hope to host 18th Annual Shoot for a Cure...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Circle of Hope is set to host the 18th Annual Shoot for a Cure 3D Archery Tournament on Saturday and Sunday,...
Guthrie, Whitehead named 2025 Baileyton Citizen, Volunteer of the Year
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on July 7, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
SB322 clears path for Smith Lake Resort annexation, CDD structure
(UPDATED) CULLMAN, Ala. – With the passage of Senate Bill 322 into law, questions surrounding a proposed Smith Lake Resort project have continued to circulate...
131st Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention this Saturday and Sunday, July...
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...
Kevin Everett announces candidacy for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kevin Everett has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Sheriff.
Everett’s announcement is below.
Hello my name is Kevin Everett and I would...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘God’s been a total lifesaver’: Good Hope’s Kynzlee Garmon reflects...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope High School’s Kynzlee Garmon will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith,...
Wallace State to host free digital literacy course aimed at helping...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is launching a new, free digital literacy course designed to help adults feel more confident using technology...
Tim Creel announces candidacy for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Law enforcement veteran Tim Creel said he’s dreamed about being sheriff for a long time. After more than 30 years in...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘Let the Lord turn the ashes into beauty’: Fairview’s Cali...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School’s Cali Golden will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she discussed her faith, and how...
The Tribune brings home 41 APA Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. -- At this year’s Alabama Press Association Summer Convention, The Cullman Tribune was honored with 41 awards.
The Alabama Press Association is the state trade...
West Point scholars place 2nd in National Scholastic Championship
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School students recently competed in the Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence (PACE) National Scholastic Championship (NSC), June...
Meet Ms. Alabama Senior America 2025 Cheryl Parker
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman resident Cheryl Parker holds the title of Ms. Alabama Senior America. She will compete in the national pageant in October.
Parker,...
FAITH: ‘I love seeing Jesus shine through people’: Good Hope’s Mckenzie...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Mckenzie McDonald is preparing to start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Swim Team caps regular season at Madison
MADISON, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team concluded its regular season on the road with a challenging dual meet against the Madison Swim Team,...
Thirty-One North Football Officials Association seeks new recruits ahead of upcoming...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Thirty-One North Football Officials Association will begin official meetings for men and women interested in officiating the upcoming middle school...
COLUMN: South Dakota is amazing
Continued from www.cullmantribune.com/2025/06/29/column-we-made-it-to-rapid-city-but-not-rapidly
After a few hours of sleep in Rapid City, we began our journey at the drug store…Wall Drug Store. Wall Drug is...
Mississippi woman injured in boat fire on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vessel fire that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, injured a Mississippi woman. Alabama State Troopers said Katherine...
Hartselle woman dies in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hartselle woman was killed, and five other people were injured, in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday,...
Fulmer Svarney announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jessica Fulmer Svarney recently announced her candidacy for Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Fulmer Svarney’s announcement,...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Nightshade’ by Michael Connelly
This is a new series for Michael Connelly. His previous series were about Los Angeles Police Detective Harry Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer, his...
FAITH: ‘Everyone deserves the chance to know God’: Holly Pond’s Melissa...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School’s Melissa Williams is preparing for her senior year of school in August. Her faith and her...
Op-Ed | A state out of step: Alabama’s sudden hemp ban...
Alabama has taken a shocking step backward. In late June 2025, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law that effectively bans the sale...
FAITH: ‘Speak gently. Pray often. Serve humbly’: Good Hope’s Anna-Grace Pemberton...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School’s Anna-Grace Pemberton is preparing to start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she...
Files from Yesteryear: July 5, 1956
From the files of July 5, 1956
Etha Community News
Miss Betty Barronton and Mrs. J. D. Burns and Cynthia are guests of their parents, Mr....
Monograms Plus celebrates first shipment of new brands
CULLMAN, Ala. - Monograms Plus held an exclusive Sip n Shop event July 1 to celebrate its first-ever shipment of brands Z Supply and...
Meet 2026 Alabama gubernatorial candidate Chad ‘Chig’ Martin
ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Chad “Chig” Martin is running as a Democrat for Alabama governor in 2026.
Below is his announcement.
Chad "Chig" Martin wears many hats...
‘We just want people to have a great time on the...
Local business spotlight: Cappy’s Boats
CULLMAN, Ala. - From a pandemic-era conversation between Gretchen and Scott Travis came one of the most recognizable boat rental...
Caroleene Dobson announces candidacy for secretary of state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Conservative Attorney Caroleene Dobson recently announced her candidacy for secretary of state in the 2026 Republican Primary.
Below is Dobson’s announcement.
“As Secretary of...
CCSO hosts annual Youth Leadership Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA), hosted annually by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, was held June 23-27. Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Peoples Bank of Alabama included in Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Peoples Bank of Alabama has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2025. This prestigious award is presented...
AARP and United Way Worldwide expand 211 Caregiver Program to Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Millions more family caregivers in Alabama and across the country now have easier access to critical support, thanks to a major expansion...
PREP SPORTS: ‘It’s some of the best times of your life’:...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Tyler Cone earned his diploma in May, and in this interview, he shared his favorite sports memories...
Pet of the Week: Meet the fancy, Southern Miss Nola
CULLMAN, Ala. - Love comes in all shapes, sizes—and sometimes, in a wiry coat flecked with gold.
Meet Nola, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Les Dames of Cullman announces 4th annual Witches Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – We may be in the thick of summer, but dust off your brooms and get your coven ready — the Witches...
2 men arrested following tractor, trailer theft
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two men were arrested in Cullman recently in connection with a theft in Marshall County.
Cullman Police Department officers on June 25,...
Burrow Museum hosts exhibition featuring Ukrainian artists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is currently showcasing a compelling exhibition titled “We Know Who They Are,”...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gudger says staff monitoring progress on community projects in his district
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Tuesday announced his staff is continuing to monitor progress on several community...
4th of July weekend safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Fourth of July weekend, people heading to Smith Lake are encouraged to prioritize safety while enjoying the summer festivities.
Boating is...
Hemp law shakes Alabama industry, leaves local businesses facing uncertainty
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new state law regulating hemp-derived products has gone into effect across Alabama, leaving small business owners and consumers scrambling for...
Wallace State athletes recognized as All-Americans by NJCAA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that several athletes were recognized by the Nation Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)...
Registration open for 3rd annual Miss Summer Belle Pageant; pageant set...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Miss Summer Belle Pageant is back for its third year, welcoming girls and women of all ages, whether they’re first-timers...
Wallace State hosting self-defense course for health care personnel
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a self-defense course geared toward medical personnel on Saturday, July 12, from noon-2 p.m. at...






































































































