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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department is encouraging dog owners to review Alabama’s new care, shelter and tethering requirements for outdoor dogs before Beau’s Law takes effect Oct....

CULLMAN CO., Ala. — Fairview opened a 16-point lead in the first quarter and held off Hayden 19-12 at home Friday night, while Hanceville...

BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles kicked off their 2026 season at home on Friday night, facing county foe Vinemont. While scoring was...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats were home Friday night hosting their long-time rival, the Hartselle Tigers. Similar to the week before, Cullman jumped out to an...

ARLEY, Ala. - After suffering a loss at Curry last week, the Meek Tigers returned home to take on the Winston County Yellow Jackets...

SOMERVILLE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders made a trip northeast to take on the Brewer Patriots on Friday night, looking to bounce back...

ADDISON, Ala. - The Class 1A third-ranked Addison Bulldogs (1-0) hosted the Lynn Bears in their home opener game at A.G. Hicks Stadium on...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest has named Edgar Veigl its 2026 Bürgermeister. Veigl will serve as the festival's official ambassador during its four-day run...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is seeking area employers to participate in an event designed to introduce young women to job opportunities in skilled trades.  The second...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission is working on several projects that could shape how trees are planted, maintained and promoted around the city in the months ahead.  One...

ADDISON, Ala. - The defending state champs and top ranked 1A Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their neighbors from across the lake, the 2A Winston...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation has a few events planned for the entire family, beginning with the 30th annual Sweet Tater Festival.  The Sweet Tater Festival will take place Sept....

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Elks Lodge will fire up the smokers Sunday, Oct. 4, for a new barbecue competition honoring the life of Jonathan...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has been named a 2026 Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction District by the Alabama School Counselor Association (ALSCA), recognizing...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools is partnering with the Parent Project to offer Loving Solutions, a free program for parents and guardians of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Museum will debut a new fall exhibition Friday, Sept. 18, from 6-8 p.m. Prost to the Past! will...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Week one of the high school football season gave us thrillers like Fairview's comeback win at West Point and statement wins...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Charles Hayes still has the $2 bill Roy Drinkard handed him at a Troy University football game.  “I met Mr Drinkard at a Troy football game and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library will host a Community Plant Swap on Saturday, Aug. 29, from noon-12:30 p.m.   Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore said the event was planned by a local individual, but...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Sassy, a relaxed and affectionate Bombay/Manx cat, is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.  Approximately 4 years old, Sassy is a delightfully easygoing...

“I’ve always had a camera since I was a kid,” Sherry Brown stated in an interview with The Tribune.   She said her first camera was a 110 pocket film camera...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center is hosting its first Car & Craft Show this Saturday, Aug. 29, at from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday announced a major investment in rural Alabama schools following the Alabama Legislature’s full funding of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - President Beverly Wilkerson welcomed everyone to this month’s meeting of the Cullman County Historical Society at the North Alabama Agriplex. The...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – First Source for Women is a pregnancy resource center located at 203 Commercial Street NE, Hanceville. The nonprofit offers free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling and pregnancy...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Three Cullman County projects will receive a combined $4,226,240 through the first round of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program grants announced...

CULLMAN, Ala. — A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:32 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, claimed the life of a Cullman man. Alabama State Troopers...

CLANTON, Ala. – Wednesday, 6:30 a.m., Aug. 26, 2026 Several upper-level disturbances will move across Alabama, producing periods of showers and thunderstorms through Friday, especially...

As fall approaches the city of Cullman, there are several things we know to expect for certain. You can always count on autumnal treats...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Falkville man has been arrested and charged in connection with the break-ins and damage of three vehicles at the Duck...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce met recently set event dates through May 2027.    As events approach, check the Chamber’s website for more details.   August 2026  Aug....

HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College has announced the hiring of Jammie Lett as the new head coach of the Lions' men's golf program,...

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

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Athletics has announced a new agreement with NIKE and BSN SPORTS. The agreement establishes NIKE as the...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A longtime Labor Day tradition will return to Fairview on Monday, Sept. 7, when the Fairview Lions Club hosts its annual Labor...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County seniors are being encouraged to break out the dirndls, lederhosen and German-inspired attire as the Cullman County Commission on Aging prepares for...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Ask someone what makes a place home and the answer usually has very little to do with municipal boundaries.  In Baileyton, it might be family land...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit The Willow Path (formerly Victim Services of Cullman) will host Night in the French Quarter on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6-10 p.m. at the Cotton Creek...

JOPPA, Ala. – Members of the Joppa Volunteer Fire Department are pushing back against allegations circulating in the community that members of the department...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cold Springs' Miranda Dykes is now a junior, and despite being a young team last year, the Lady Eagles constantly improved...

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

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...