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Agriplex hosts ‘Armadillo Rodeo’ for Little Farmers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex's Little Farmers Preschool Program gives children an opportunity to explore agriculture, nature and community through hands-on, kid-friendly...
Cullman’s Academy Sports + Outdoors to open Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its first store in Cullman next month, the company said in a media release. The opening...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point Warriors ready to battle in 2025
WEST POINT, Ala. – It’s nearly time to kick off another football season in Cullman County and the West Point Warriors have been hard...
FAITH: ‘He has blessed me so much’: Good Hope’s Alex Lay...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School's Alex Lay just started his junior year and, in this interview, he discusses his faith, starting...
Bee Counted: Pollinator Count Party set for Aug. 22 at Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Extension Office and the North Alabama Agriplex will host a Pollinator Count Party on Friday, Aug. 22, from...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders eyeing postseason return in 2025
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders are coming off a stellar 2024 season and they have high hopes once again in 2025....
Sacred Heart welcomes new pastor
CULLMAN, Ala. - In June, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman welcomed its new pastor Fr. Linus Klucsarits, OSB, following the reassignment...
Good Samaritan hosting free Health & Wellness Fun Day Sept. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Cullman is inviting the community to the inaugural Caring for Cullman Health & Wellness Fun...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Auburn to retire Cam Newton’s jersey number
AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn Athletics will retire 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey, making him the fourth player in program history to...
Tatum Brown earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Tatum Brown of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brown, a freshman at Wallace State...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville hungry for playoff push in 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Another football season is right around the corner and that means its almost time for the Hanceville Bulldogs to hit the...
Sadie Graham earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sadie Graham of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Graham, a freshman at Calhoun Community...
COLUMN: Things don’t always go as planned
Jean and I are frequent visitors at antiques shops and malls. We often find treasures there that end up either in our house or...
Cullman City Schools: ‘Strong start to 2025-2026 school year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The halls of Cullman City Schools are bustling once again as 3,200 students returned on Wednesday, Aug. 6, marking the beginning...
Presley Burden earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Presley Burden of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Burden, a freshman at The University...
Orthopedic surgeon Eric Goodrich, DO, MS joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Orthopedic surgeon Eric Goodrich, DO, MS has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Goodrich attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he played...
Jay Lamar earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jay Lamar of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Lamar, a freshman at Huntingdon College, received $1,000 to use toward tuition,...
Operation Round Up Board awards $45K paper grant to benefit area...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Operation Round Up Board has awarded a $45,000 paper grant to benefit students and teachers at Cullman County Schools, Cullman...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 16, 1945
From the files of Aug. 16, 1945
Valley Springs News
Home from Germany for a 30 day furlough is Sgt. Bill H. Teague, son of Mr....
Evan Roden earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Evan Roden of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Roden, a freshman at Wallace State...
Local business owner arrested for multiple felonies related to forged prescriptions
Updated Aug. 16, 2025, at 1:36 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local business owner is facing multiple felony charges related to forged prescriptions. Whitney LeAnn...
Cullman Oktoberfest takes over Toyota Field
MADISON, Ala. – Cullman County residents filled the stadium seats at Toyota Field in Madison Thursday night to watch the Rocket City Trash Pandas...
Dodge City Town Council talks finances, roads, parks
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council held its monthly meeting on Aug. 14, discussing finances, road projects and park maintenance plans.
The...
Blaire Troutman earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Blaire Troutman of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Troutman, a freshman at Wallace State...
‘Dreaming out loud’: CPRST holds Center of the Arts Community Theatre...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday night, hosted a community forum for the Center of the Arts Community...
Gudger announces $347K in economic development funding for Jack’s project in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, this week announced the Town of Fairview is receiving $347,160 in economic development...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont ready to hit the field this fall
VINEMONT, Ala. – Fall is here, it’s nearly time to kick off football season once again and that means the Vinemont Eagles are preparing...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Auburn to honor Bo Jackson at Iron Bowl to commemorate 40th...
AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn Athletics will honor Bo Jackson at the Iron Bowl this fall to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Jackson’s 1985 Heisman Trophy winning...
Cullman Swim Team holds end of season banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. -- On Sunday, August 10th, the Cullman Swim Team held its end of the season banquet at the Traditions Bank Event Building with over 250 in...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Atmosphere’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid
“Atmosphere” is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1970s and early 1980s during the development of NASA’s space shuttle program. I am struggling with...
Pet of the Week: Dixie’s heart is as big as her...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Dixie, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week! She’s a 4–5-year-old Border Collie mix whose zest for life is simply contagious....
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison plays jamboree at Lynn
LYNN, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Lynn to take on the county rival Bears in a jamboree game Thursday night as they prepare to...
COLUMN: Paw Paw goes to college
Well, it’s official and it feels weird. So weird, that I dug up my old fraternity jacket to see if it fits. Not even...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hidden gems: Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures
Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures is more than just a fun day at the lake; it’s a family friendly adventure filled with sky bridges,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos ready to ride back onto the field this...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season is approaching once again, and the Holly Pond Broncos have been preparing all summer to get back on...
Vinemont Town Council approves lease agreement with Girl Scout Troop, transportation...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday, with all council members in attendance.
The meeting opened with quick...
Annalee Allen earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a sophomore at Auburn University,...
‘No matter how hard your situations are, there’s a way to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville High School's Aaron Lopez collected his diploma in May, and in this interview, he talked about some of his favorite...
Susan Eller announces re-election campaign for Good Hope City Council, Place...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope City Councilwoman Susan Eller this week officially announced her re-election bid.
Below is Eller’s announcement.
Susan Eller, current member of...
Cullman City Council moves forward on recreation, entertainment, aviation improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening looked toward future developments and improvements with both reports and resolutions.
Public Safety Committee Chairman...
Myrex wins District 12 runoff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Republican Cindy Myrex bested Republican Clint Hollingsworth in the State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Hollingsworth collected...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Every time I go on the air, I’m representing Jax State’
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Joseph Scott Morgan, a professor at Jacksonville State University's Forensic Investigations Department, is a well-known true crime expert. His work on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs preparing to get back on the gridiron
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles are coming off a playoff appearance in 2024 and with some impact players returning to the field...
CPD executes search warrant at Infusion Wellness and Spa
CULLMAN, Ala. - A search warrant was executed at a downtown Cullman business on Monday, Aug. 11, by CPD patrol officers and investigators.
The warrant...
Debates set for District 11, municipal races
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series is entering its final stretch, bringing voters face to face with State House District 11candidates and candidates...
Former First Community Bank Vice President sentenced to 5 years in...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Cullman woman has been sentenced for her involvement in an embezzlement scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
U.S. District Court Judge...
Cullman County Schools awarded largest grant in system history for new...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and officials with Cullman County Schools announced a major investment in future plans for...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘The Lord has a plan for me that is better...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School’s Emma Cleghorn is starting her senior year, and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with God, and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison looking to bounce back in 2025
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs are preparing to kick off a new season and will do so under the leadership of veteran Head...
5th Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Aug....
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Hunt family is proud to announce the fifth Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament, set to take place on...
Recipe revival: Grandma Ottie Bentley’s Boiled Cookies
The aroma of cocoa and peanut butter bubbling in an iron skillet can be a magical memory. These sweets are more than just what...
Center of the Arts Community Theatre, East Side Park forums coming...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host two community forums this month: one for the Center of the Arts Community...
Families, friends gather to honor local heroes at Purple Heart memorial...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The 2025 Purple Heart Memorial Service was held Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Purple Heart Monument in Sparkman Park, honoring fallen...
State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election today
CULLMAN, Ala. - The State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election is today, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Kevin Eastman announced as keynote speaker for Lion Athletics Benefit Dinner
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Kevin Eastman, renowned NBA coach, executive, and motivational speaker, will serve as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers poised for postseason return in 2025
ARLEY, Ala. – After punching their ticket the postseason last fall, the Meek Tigers are ready to put together another playoff push in 2025....
Girl Gathered: Women’s social club
When Savannah Mahaffey found herself longing for friendship and meaningful connections, she decided to do something about it. In May 2025, she founded Girl...
Business spotlight: Cullman’s Branch Books 2
A family owned new and used bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books 2, in Cullman in 2024. Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened...
(Updated) Who’s paying whom?: Districts 11 and 12, special elections edition
CULLMAN, Ala. – As election days draw near for Alabama House Districts 11 and 12, The Tribune has updated its look at the publicly...
Restaurant spotlight: Cullman’s Wissota Chophouse blends Midwestern flavors with Southern culture
Wissota Chophouse introduces a new dining experience to Cullman. Tucked inside the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites on the city’s southwest side, Wissota is a...
Wallace State opens Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Winston County Community Learning Center — a facility...
Wallace State on track for another fall enrollment increase following summer...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College struck another enrollment milestone, marking a 10-year high for the summer term with 3,100 students registered for...
COLUMN: The final leg of our Western trip
Continued from www.cullmantribune.com/2025/07/20/column-from-dinosaurs-to-devils
Have you ever seen one of our presidents? On June 6, 1991, on the 47th anniversary of D-Day, I saw and heard...
Radiation Therapy Class of 2025 honored in pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the Radiation Therapy Class of 2025 during a pinning ceremony held Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the...
FAITH: ‘God’s in control’: Holly Pond’s Bellah Carr reflects on her...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School's Bellah Carr is about to start her junior year, and in this interview, she discusses her...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 9, 1945
From the files of Aug. 9, 1945
HANCEVILLE HAPPENINGSBy HAZEL CARSTENSEN
Misses Dorothy Jackson, Margaret Hudson and Wanda Gibbs are visiting friends in Washington, D. C.,...
Wallace State celebrates Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the graduation of more than 40 students from the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program with a...
FAITH: ‘I believe everyone needs to put their faith in Him’:...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville High School’s Miley Bales will be a senior this school year, and in this interview, she discussed her relationship with...
Minecraft Nerds Unite!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Minecraft Nerds Unite! club had its open house meeting at the Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville Aug. 6.
The private...
Extension celebrates newly certified Master Gardeners
CULLMAN, Ala. – On July 31, the Cullman County Extension Office celebrated the achievements of its 2024 Master Gardener Intern class, marking the end...
City receives $500K LWCF grant for East Side Park upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the City of Cullman has received a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local heroes: Judy Snead and the impact of Snead’s Farmhouse
What began as a spontaneous decision to raise a few chickens quickly blossomed into a life-changing mission for Cullman’s Judy Snead — a mission...
Business spotlight: Gypsy Soul Antiques & Things
Gypsy Soul Antiques & Things is a store that embodies an eclectic appreciation of the past. In addition to vintage finds, the store is...
FAITH: Center Hill Baptist invites community to join choir
Center Hill Baptist Church in Hanceville recently made a public invite to the community to join choir rehearsals.
Center Hill’s pastor’s wife Angelyn Riggs said...
Pet of the Week: GingerBean is the purrfect mix of sweet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet GingerBean, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She’s a gorgeous 1-year-old tortoiseshell domestic shorthair whose personality is as colorful...
Glam & Glow Salon opens in Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Ala. - On Monday, Aug. 4, a new business opened in Dodge City. Glam & Glow Salon, a full-service hair and tanning...
Baileyton residents express frustration with council proceedings
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on Aug. 4, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
City school board meeting notes: Aug. 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Aug. 5, to address a series of action and personnel items.
The board awarded bid...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Sonography Program celebrates recent graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College honored the Class of 2025 from its Diagnostic Medical Sonography program’s Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) pathway during...
CCBOE Teacher Institute held at Desperation Church
CULLMAN, Ala. - Teachers and other school staff met at the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Teacher Institute on Aug. 1, at Desperation...
Fairview welcomes upcoming mayor, council members, declines trailer park demolition bid
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on Aug. 4, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
Gudger presents additional $1M to Cullman County Schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday presented a check for $1 million in additional State funds to...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison’s Wilkins signs with Bevill State
ADDISON, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day at Addison High School. Friends, family and coaches gathered to celebrate one Bulldog standout taking the...
FAITH: ‘He loves you unconditionally’: Cold Springs’ Anna Medina discusses relationship...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Anna Medina is preparing to start junior year, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
From small-town roots to YouTube stardom: Brad Steele’s journey to the...
Brad Steele never set out to become a YouTube star. In fact, Steele would tell you that it was “almost by accident” that his...
Mavens & Makers open downtown
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local favorite Mavens & Makers, owned by Ashlea Chance, in June relocated to a more accessible location in downtown Cullman, bringing...
CCBOE enters land purchase agreement; new career center planned
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has entered into a real estate purchase agreement for several acres of land located in south-central Cullman County,...
Cullman City School Board, City Council forge stronger partnership for student...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a stated “significant move toward enhancing safety measures within Cullman City Schools,” a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD arrests Falkville man for theft
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Falkville man was arrested by the Cullman Police Department in connection to a theft reported at the Red Roof Inn...









































































































