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CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Macie Moo, a tortoiseshell cat, often called a tortie, who is approximately 2 years old. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.   This little...

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

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - When carefully inspecting produce, many consumers look for visible, physical imperfections like blemishes or bruises. Meanwhile, out in the fields, horticultural researchers...

There is a dangerous misunderstanding on social media that needs to be addressed.  Just because something is posted on Facebook does not mean it is...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville will celebrate America 250 on Saturday, July 25, and the city needs your help to make it an unforgettable success.  From noon-9 p.m. that day, C.W. Day Park...

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Flock series, part 1 CULLMAN, Ala. - Public records obtained by The Cullman Tribune show the Cullman Police Department’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) system has expanded over...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Friday, July 3, dedicated a Minuteman statue and memorial at Veterans Memorial Park at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park hosted its annual 4th of July Fireworks Festival Saturday, following a week of stifling temperatures and heat warnings that persisted throughout the majority of the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival has been recognized as Alabama's Best Music Festival in the 2026 Best of Bama Awards by Alabama...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Addison Vogelaar will be a senior next month, and God has been for her every step of the way. A...

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

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Machine Tool Technology/CNC program is hosting a CNC introductory camp for high school juniors and seniors. The camp will be held...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host “Summer Concerts at Ark Park” every Thursday through the end of July.   CPRST writes: “Join us for an evening of live...

Summer heat is no joke and nothing to handle unprepared. Though it’s not so easily avoidable, especially when you have children.   Here are some tips to keep...

As Americans celebrate our nation’s semiquincentennial, we are grateful to our forebears for a multitude of reasons, including the public health advances that have improved...

July, July – my, oh my – is it really July? – Christmas was only last week – and now the new year is...

From the files of July 4, 1946 To and Fro By EAGLE EYE Next Wednesday, the Cullman Chamber of Commerce will have a membership campaign here. Business...

BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m. Friday, July 3, claimed the life of a Blountsville teen and...

When you’re packing your beach bag, you probably think about sunscreen, towels and snacks. But it turns out that the color of your swimsuit...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama shoppers will have a chance to save on certain back-to-school purchases during the state’s 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.  The sales...

CULLMAN, Ala. – John Gottfried Cullmann was born on July 2, 1823, and died on Dec. 3, 1895, at 72. The Cullman County Museum, houses in a replica of his home, offered...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Caleb Elrod, a cattle farmer and principal of Parkside School in Cullman County, has been selected to participate in Class VII of Agricultural Leaders for Alabama (A.L.F.A....

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Alabama’s unparalleled artificial reef system added another jewel to its crown this week when the Argosy VI, a former riverboat...

CLANTON –Friday, 7:30 am, July 3, 2026 Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop mainly near and north of I-20 today.  A few storms could produce...

That, my friends, is the sound of a very distinctive holiday: the Fourth of July.  Sure, we've got more important ones. Like Thanksgiving, that glorious celebration of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School launched its Science Club at the end of this school year. The club is raising funds to go toward travel to zoos, museums,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville and Hanceville Parks and Recreation will host the Hanceville America 250 Community Celebration on Saturday, July 25, from noon-9...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Flores Eyecare hosted the inaugural Run for Good 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, June 27, with proceeds benefiting the Good...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Two people have been arrested in connection with the Wednesday, July 1, shooting incident at Smith Lake Park, according to the...

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

Every time Alabama sees a case involving an educator, a school employee and a student, the same public argument erupts.  One person says the age...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope's Caroline Neighbors will be going into her junior year in August, and she has a very strong relationship with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Fireworks are a familiar part of Independence Day celebrations, but local and state officials are reminding residents to know the law, watch...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Independence Day celebrations can be fun for families, but they can be frightening and dangerous for pets.  The Cullman County Animal Shelter (CCAS) is urging...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Minnie, a German Shepherd who is approximately 4 months old. This medium-energy girl with a cheery spirit and a shy, tender heart is The...

With its 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, the U.S. Men’s National Team is through to the Round of...

ATLANTA - Allen Jiang of Cullman has earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology...

CLANTON –Wednesday, 100 pm, July 1, 2026 The latest model and observational data show very high instability and an atmosphere conducive to damaging wind gusts...

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

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - For the first time, the public is being asked to participate in the Wild Turkey Brood Survey. With this tool, the Alabama Department of...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As Alabamians prepare to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America’s independence, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging all travelers to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Dripping Springs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will host a Genealogy Workshop Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 1-3 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the...

Members of the Cullman High Class of 1996 are invited to attend the 30-year class reunion Saturday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m.   The event will take place at Ethos Craft Brewing, located at 1849 County...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Hanceville multi-sport athlete Bentley Childers walked the stage and received her diploma back in May, and in an interview with...

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) announced students named to the spring 2026 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll and...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism held its first Skateboard Camp last week at Skate Depot Park downtown, giving children a...

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

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts staged “Shrek the Musical Kids” June 26-27 at Wallace State Community College’s Burrow Center. Founder Paige Clabo said her students decided the musical was the perfect...

Updated June 30, 2026, at 7:11 p.m. CULLMAN Ala. – The Cullman Amateur Radio Club held its Field Day June 27-28 at Veterans Memorial Pavilion at...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The 4th of July Jeep Invasion – America's Block Party will be held July 3-4 at JG's Campen Life RV Campground. Hosted...

CLANTON – Tuesday, 7:00 am, June 30, 2026 High temperatures today through Saturday will be mainly in the middle 90s, except for the upper 90s...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Tourism continues to be a major economic driver for Cullman County, generating more than $325.5 million in visitor spending and supporting...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At his apartment in Huntsville, Cullman native Shaun Smith would hear the roar of the crowd, the music and the fans...

CLANTON – Monday, 630 am, June 29, 2026 High temperatures through Saturday will be mainly in the middle 90s, except potentially reaching the upper 90s...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A dangerous stretch of summer heat is settling over Cullman County and North Alabama, bringing an increased risk of heat-related illness...

When I die I hope I go to a familiar place. I pray it’s as simple as falling asleep, waking up to laughter in the next room and I’m not...

September is recognized as National Hunger Awareness Month, though awareness of child hunger extends beyond a single month. For some children and families this can span over the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman was recently recognized by the Liberty Learning Foundation for its continued support of the organization’s civics education programs in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bowling Center celebrated 50 years on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The establishment was opened in 1976 and has maintained its reputation as a...

Some of my longtime readers will remember Ginger (65). Ginger was our sweet yellow lab and Cocoa’s (15) big sidekick. Ginger died back in...

From the files of June 27, 1963 NEW PROSPECT NEWS By BOBBY JACKSON Mrs. Ila Casey and family of Garden City visited recently with her parents, Rev....

Let me set the scene for “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife.” Frederick Fife is a kind and charming octogenarian who is broke and about to be evicted from his apartment. He spent his life savings on experimental...

CULLMAN, Ala. - SOAR Counseling & Consulting, LLC has been recognized as a 2026 Best of Alabama winner in the Counseling & Therapy Practices category,...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A young Fairview woman recently published her first book after years of working to finish it. Samantha Sprouse said “In the Spot Light Mysteries’ is a book...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting Thursday, June 25, the Hanceville City Council approved funding for a municipal operations software modernization project and postponed...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont's Haley Millwood will officially be a junior in August, and God has been there for her every step of the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Carlton Lenard Adams, of Bessemer and Adger, Alabama, was sentenced last month to 120 months in prison after pleading guilty in...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will offer two new programs beginning in Fall 2026, both designed to prepare students to enter the workforce with skills specific...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.- Some 7,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's spring 2026 commencement at Coleman Coliseum in May. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. of Cullman Regional Hospice will host its MEGA CASH Draw Down, its largest annual fundraiser, Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church. The event, which benefits indigent patients, will feature a chance to win...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Want to become a firefighter? The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) course is your first step. Hanceville Fire & Rescue is a testing site, and will hold...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Country Wok Owner Kenny Lee was a soldier in the United States Army. Being deployed to Iraq gave him the opportunity...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, June 22, adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers, declared nuisance properties...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Step into a beautiful world as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairytale, “Shrek the Musical” is bound to make you smile.  Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts will stage the production on Friday,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - What began as an internal school system complaint involving then-Cold Springs High School teacher and head girls’ basketball coach Paige Parker Adams...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Sylvia, an approximately 3-month-old domestic shorthair tuxedo kitten with personality-plus. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.   Around the shelter, she is known as...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host Summer Movies at Art Park (1031 Second St. SW) on Friday, June 26....

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletics Association announced today the 94 schools that were selected for the 2025-26 Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is now enrolling students for the 2026-2027 school year, inviting families to learn more about its Christ-centered classical...

There are moments in life when the distance between an ordinary day and tragedy is measured in inches.  I’ve thought about that a lot lately.  A few...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, June 22, adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers. What is a data...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School's sports complex is due to receive a major upgrade soon. Cullman City schools announced last week that in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Mary Carter Store on Saturday, June 20, held a special “Make & Take” workshop for Father’s Day. The activity encouraged...

CRANE HILL, Ala. - On the morning of Saturday, June 20, customers cut fresh flowers, sampled local honey and made their own bouquets at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Aug. 13, 2009, Cullman County resident Tabitha Lynn Franklin, then 27, vanished.  She was a mother of three. She was known to family and friends...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Critter Crew brought week two of its reading program Tales & Tails to Cullman Christian School on Wednesday, June 17, featuring several amphibious friends.  Critter Crew member Cassidy...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services (CLECS) will host its fourth annual charity golf tournament Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Terri Pines Country Club.  The tournament...

LOGAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker are offering a combined $5,000 reward for tips that...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Fairview's Paisley Hopper will be a senior starting in August, and credits God as one of the main reasons she's the...

CLANTON – Monday, 125 pm, June 22, 2026 Clusters or broken line segments extend from central Mississippi to northwestern Alabama as of 1 pm. These...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CLANTON – Monday, 6:30 am, June 22, 2026 Since yesterday, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has expanded the Slight Risk to now include northern and...

BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – An area mom made her dream into a reality. Destiny Blackwood began running a small business from her home in Blountsville. Six Sweet Reasons...

BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Town of Blountsville will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an afternoon and evening of family-friendly activities, contests, hometown pride and fireworks...