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Sister-in-Law Produce is a farmstand owned and operated by Lisa Anderson and her sister-in-law Cindy Brown. The duo offer standard produce such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, onions, potatoes, okra,...

CLANTON – Monday, 5:00 am, August 24, 2026 A Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) or cluster of storms is likely to form this morning in northern...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Roy Henry Drinkard, the World War II veteran, businessman, developer and civic leader whose influence helped shape modern Cullman, passed away...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Board of Education at its meeting on Aug. 18 approved a contract with the North Alabama Agriplex through 2028.   Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff explained, “The...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Aug. 21 announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate is 3.4%, up from June 2026’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2026 Cullman County Youth Football season kicked off on Saturday with a dozen local games. The Cullman Bearcats hosted the Hanceville...

When hunting and fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 seasons become available Monday, buyers will be able to purchase their licenses through a new, updated license system.  The...

What a year of travel…Spain and Mexico all in the same year. So far in 2026, I’ve looked across the Alboran of the Mediterranean...

From the files of Aug. 22, 1912 Locals and Personals Mr. W. O. Winton of Huntsville spent last week in Cullman. W. T. Thomas, Hanceville R. 1,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Suds ’n Scissors opened the doors to its new building this past week, marking the latest chapter for the local grooming...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A City of Cullman response to a public records request has confirmed that former City Attorney Roy Williams initiated an investigation...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham and Revenue Commissioner-elect Mike Pitts will spend the coming weeks visiting senior centers across the county...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals met on Aug. 18, to address one variance request.   The request pertained to the minimum lot area for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman County’s longest-running Labor Day traditions will celebrate a milestone when the 30th annual Sweet Tater Festival returns to Smith...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest is adding a new face to one of its most recognizable traditions this year, and organizers are looking for...

Moths are unsung heroes of the ecosystem, they pollinate plants, feed wildlife, recycle nutrients and serve as health indicators.  They are important pollinators for nighttime flowers and other vegetation like primrose and moonflowers. Even day-flying moths help pollinate plants much in the same way as hummingbirds. Gardenia flowers, Yucca plants and mountain mint are just a small few of the plants that get pollinated by moths.  Night owls, night hawks and bats are a few that rely on moths as feed while robins, bluebirds and swallows rely on moth larvae and also woodpeckers, who are very effective at maintaining moth population. Even small mammals, reptiles and amphibians eat moths.  Most moth larvae are voracious eaters, consuming large amounts of plant material such as leaves, stems, flowers and roots. It also helps break down plant matter, making nutrients more available to the soil. When they die, their bodies decompose, returning nutrients to the soil. Some adult moths also feed on animal waste or other organic matter, further contributing to the cycle.  Moths are sensitive to environmental changes, making them bioindicators of ecosystem health....

BOAZ, Ala. - On Friday night, Coach Trent Walker loaded up his Cullman Bearcats and made a quick trip next door to take on the...

WEST POINT, Ala. - Opening the 2026 season with a bang, the Fairview Aggies, under first-year head coach Brian Simmons, headed into West Point...

DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. - The 1A 3rd-ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled the 17 miles east and across the lake to take on their arch rival...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The 2026 football season is underway, and the Good Hope Raiders kicked off their season at home against the Plainview...

VINEMONT, Ala. -   The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Falkville Blue Devils to kick off the season. The Eagles came out firing on all...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council at its Aug. 17 meeting welcomed special guest, Animal-Angels Foundation Founder BJ Adkins.   Adkins stated the group hopes to bring “what we call high-impact clinics. We want to...

CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman Community Theatre recently held auditions for “Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” casting the production that will be staged in late October. Said...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Community Connect is a free safety information site available to all Cullman residents aiming to better prepare for emergencies. Its launch was announced at the Cullman City Council meeting on Aug....

BOAZ, Ala. – What began with a single thrift-store prom dress has grown into a Boaz-based nonprofit with more than 250 formal dresses, plans to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 14 hosted the last 2nd Fridays event of the summer. This one had...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Vista Lago’s development team says it is evaluating alternatives to its permitted wastewater-discharge plan after hearing concerns from residents, property owners,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteers will take to the water Friday, Sept. 18, to help remove litter and debris from Smith Lake during the fall Renew Our Rivers/SLEPC...

BREMEN, Ala. - Ryans Creek Baptist Church will welcome vehicle enthusiasts and families Saturday, Aug. 29, for its fifth annual car show, a free community...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Local veteran Don Fallin and a group of retired veterans managed a 52-mile trek across Iceland to fundraise and support the Cullman County Veterans Hall of Fame.  Fallin, a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Molly, an approximately 2-year-old Terrier mix, is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.  This happy girl has a medium energy level and measures love by the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Football is officially back this Friday night. 2026 looks to be a fun year for the Cullman-area high schools, with teams...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Senior Caroline McBride moved to Holly Pond from St. Bernard over the summer, and collected some great memories during her time...

Updated Aug. 19, 2026, at 10:22 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Four defendants officially pleaded guilty Wednesday, Aug. 19, in the Hanceville Police Department corruption case,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville could know within approximately two weeks whether it can obtain insurance coverage for a future municipal police department, Mayor Nolan...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CLANTON – Wednesday, 5:00 am, August 19, 2026 A Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of the state into this evening with afternoon heat...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip, Cullman County’s only active drag strip and a family operated racing landmark dating to 1966,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Along with the return of high school football this Friday, the Cullman-area's youth football league, which consists of nine local teams,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Officer Daniel Brown has completed the final phase of an intensive hostage and crisis negotiation training program, giving the department another...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The KFC restaurant in the South Cullman Shopping Center has permanently closed, bringing an end to the Kohl and Weir family’s 58-year...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Auburn University College of Human Sciences’ Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is partnering with the Cullman...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Fire & Rescue now has a Good Health Sauna to help keep its firefighters safe, thanks to the Hanceville City...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Live blues, handmade art and Southern barbecue will return to the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School when the 10th annual Bernard...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has implemented a regulation change for...

CULLMAN, Ala. – An adult female cat left unattended outside the Cullman County Animal Shelter before it opened Monday morning has prompted questions about...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School has a new athletic trainer for the 2026-2027 school year, who will be working across all sports this...

CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department said a Cullman man was arrested Sunday night following a traffic stop on Alabama Highway 157. According to the CPD,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging is asking individuals, churches and businesses to give approximately one hour a week to help deliver meals and companionship to...

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for all of central Alabama through 9 p.m.  A Heat Advisory is in effect for the remainder...

For those of you who have been reading my column for a while you know I occasionally write about stupidity. More specifically, my stupidity - a subject I...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools “continues to demonstrate what is possible when resilient students, supportive families and dedicated educators work together toward a common goal: helping...

Zach Lee is a Cullman native who volunteers on several local boards and participates in many charitable efforts.  He started his education in Cullman City Schools, but transferred to Vinemont around middle school and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, friends and supporters will gather on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Sportsman Lake Park to honor the life and memory of Tabitha Franklin, who has been missing since Aug. 13,...

From the files of Aug. 15, 1935 Bees and Butterflies Alex Evers has returned from a trip to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bright spent Sunday...

I am a dog man! No, that is not a super hero; however, I have had a couple of dogs that were heroes…at least...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department has unveiled a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter as the newest addition to its fleet, providing officers with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - James Michael Doss, 67, of Cullman County, has been transferred to state prison to serve a 325-year sentence imposed after he...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As students begin the 2026-27 school year, Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids is asking the community to help ensure local children have food...

Read part 1: www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/11/beneath-the-surface-part-1-adem-says-vista-lago-permit-is-first-direct-npdes-discharge-to-smith-lake  Read part 2: www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/13/beneath-the-surface-part-2-4-wastewater-permits-operate-in-smith-lake-watershed-but-none-discharge-directly-to-lake   CULLMAN, Ala. – In the public campaign surrounding Vista Lago Smith Lake Development, the argument has often been reduced to two...

COLONY, Ala. – The Colony Town Council at its Aug. 11 addressed local roads.  The Council announced that the town was not awarded a grant from the Rebuild Alabama Act Annual Grant Program this year.   The Alabama Department of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville will host the Hanceville Holly Market this December, and vendors are needed.   The city’s parks and rec department posted: “The City...

ADDISON, Ala. - The preseason third-ranked 1A Addison Bulldogs hosted the Marion County Red Raiders for a jamboree game on Friday night and, in...

Eric and Donna Kelso ask court to schedule plea hearings; four of six defendants now have agreements with prosecutors CULLMAN, Ala. - Two more defendants...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Christmas in Cullman has captured the attention of families from across the country, and now it has caught the attention of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 251 outstanding students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the summer 2026 semester.   To...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont welcomed in the East Lawrence Eagles in a Thursday night jamboree, which kicked off with the Middle School teams getting...

CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County is seeking sponsors for its largest annual fundraiser, Designer Bag Bingo, set for Thursday, Nov. 12.  The 2026...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville recently hosted Larry Darnell, who presented Mr. Larry’s Magic Show as part of the library’s kids’ programming.   Mr....

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman VFW on Aug. 8, hosted its third Back-to-School Bash. The VFW Auxiliary’s Gina Adams said that the event was for...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the success of more than 120 nursing students during a pinning ceremony for the August 2026...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Aug. 10, approved several economic development items, including The Shoppes at Heritage Park, a new multiacre development planned for the corner...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Football season is officially back, and while fans will have to wait one more week for the regular season to kick...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission approved two economic development agreements, adopted several policies and handled a number of contracts, purchases and other items during its Aug. 11 meeting. The commission also...

Read part 1 at www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/11/beneath-the-surface-part-1-adem-says-vista-lago-permit-is-first-direct-npdes-discharge-to-smith-lake.   CULLMAN, Ala. – Is Vista Lago really the first wastewater discharge permitted on Smith Lake?  ADEM’s answer is narrower than the shorthand often used in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Socks, an approximately 2-year-old Beagle/Terrier mix, is The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.  Socks came to the shelter following a death in his family....

In order to keep your child safe you have to educate yourself on any and all threats. One thing that can be often overlooked is button batteries. Button batteries are disc-shaped batteries that gets their nickname from their resemblance to a...

CULLMAN, Ala.  – The Cullman County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Colony Educational Complex for...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A recent business visit to the Cullman Area Technology Academy resulted in a new contract for the school and an opportunity...

Federal lawsuit claims Sheriff Matt Gentry falsely said he had a warrant before deputy’s phone was searched; filing also alleges retaliation and unpaid overtime Updated...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A new Christian band has emerged in Cullman, one called "The Dwelling Company." The band is made up of six members:...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre Director Wayne Cook has been named 2026 Troupe Director of the Year by the Alabama Educational Theatre...

A Heat Advisory is in effect for north and most of central Alabama today, with afternoon Heat Index values from 101-107. Heat Advisories will...

August brings many new endeavors and excitement. School is back in session and balancing your schedule may seem more unobtainable than ever. While these adjustment periods...

EVA, Ala. – Visitors to West Family Farms in Eva can now walk through the farm’s flower field and cut their own seasonal bouquets during weekly U-pick...

Updated Aug. 11, 2026, at 8:40 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman and Cullman County have approved a performance-based incentive package for a...

Permit authorizes 60,000-GPD design flow of treated domestic wastewater; ADEM says no Smith Lake water-quality model currently exists CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Department of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fairview Aggies had another amazing season of football in 2025, going undefeated and making a deep run in the playoffs....

Financial operations and reporting  May and June financials - no anomalies   Closing with Alabama Credit Union by Oct. 1  Passed motion to pay bill for e-books and audiobooks of $2,000 and $4,000 for content credit  $23,702.50 from operating balance (Alabama Credit Union transfers) cashed out and awaiting investment decision; Board agreed to deposit into operations and trigger a special call when a 4% CD is identified  Board policy changes and state code compliance  APLS/state code changes required specific wording additions across policies to remain eligible for state aid;...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Blueberry Gal Boutique Owner Tina Weldon, a retired school teacher, hosted a grand opening Aug. 5.   Before the ribbon cutting, Weldon spoke with The Tribune, saying Blueberry Gal has been around...

CULLMAN, Ala. – As the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recruits additional school resource officers, Sheriff-elect Chad Whaley says his long-term plans include placing additional SROs on high school campuses,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 900 runners and walkers filled the streets around Cotton Creek Friday night for the inaugural Christina Chambers Twilight 5K, turning...