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Hanceville man killed in crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Alabama State Troopers...
CCSO hosting rodeo sponsor dinner Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual rodeo sponsor dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at...
Town of South Vinemont 4th annual Christmas in the Park Dec....
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont will host its fourth annual Christmas in the Park on Sunday, Dec. 7, welcoming the community...
Cullman Senior Center in need of volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center is searching for local volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Cullman. Cullman County Commission on Aging...
Fairview High FCCLA students advocate on Capitol Hill
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School attended FCCLA’s Capitol Leadership in Washington, D.C., held Nov. 15-19, 2025. The five-day event brought together...
Check out a Little Free Library near you!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Little Free Library nonprofit organization was founded in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and now, you can find a Little Free Library...
FCCLA students lead in service at the Farm-City Banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. - FCCLA members from Cold Springs, Vinemont and Holly Pond schools, as well as Cullman Christian School, demonstrated leadership, professionalism and a...
Christmas at the Grotto: ‘There’s something here that brings peace’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas at the Grotto has officially returned for its seventh year, inviting visitors into a peaceful, artistic and spiritually centered holiday...
CCSO’s annual rodeo returns Dec. 12-13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s annual rodeo will return to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Dec. 12-13. Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Shop with a Cop coming Dec.13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department will host its 12th annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 13.
CPD Community Relations Officer Adam...
31st annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium Feb. 7 in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium will take place Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Wallace State Community College School of...
The gift of warmth: Mary Carter Store encourages community donations on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mary Carter Store is inviting the community to take part in its Winter Warmth Drive during Small Business Saturday on Nov....
Explore Wonderland Under Warrior at Rickwood Caverns
WARRIOR, Ala. - Families looking to add a little adventure to their holiday festivities won't have to travel very far. About 25–30 minutes from...
Lowe’s of Cullman marks 6 years of Thanksgiving service
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the sixth straight year, Zach Lee, Brian Roberts and their team at Lowe’s of Cullman served the community in a...
Christmas event calendar
Cullman Christkindlmarkt
Through Dec. 23 | Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Sundays, noon- 8 p.m. | Open seven days a week beginning Dec. 11...
Curt’s Closet Christmas Open House set for Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt's Closet will host its first Christmas Open House this year. The event will take place Sunday, Dec. 7,...
Thanksgiving holiday travel tips from ALDOT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Lane closures...
Cullman Housing Authority hosting Christmas movie event Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Housing Authority will host a kid-free holiday movie event for residents 18 and older on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at...
Wonderland Under Warrior returns to Rickwood Caverns State Park
WARRIOR, Ala. - For the ninth straight year, Rickwood Caverns State Park will become a walkable holiday extravaganza known as Wonderland Under Warrior. The...
Local entrepreneur hosts 2nd Small Business Christmas Market
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local entrepreneur hosted her second Small Business Christmas Market event on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...
The Link serves up Thanksgiving blessings
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman community combined efforts on Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Link of Cullman County’s Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru event. Local...
Wreaths Across America to include Holly Pond, Duck River and Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three Cullman County cemeteries will take part in this year’s Wreaths Across America tribute, joining thousands of locations across the country...
Lights of Love to honor Edge, Ponder, hospice patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6...
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Crystal Lynn Brooks,...
Buy local this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. – As we approach the season of giving, what better way to show your appreciation than by also supporting local businesses! We...
Cricket Wireless in Hanceville giving out turkey vouchers Monday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cricket Wireless is giving back to the community this Thanksgiving.
Cricket Wireless Regional Manager Abdullah “AB” Abumazen said that on Monday, Nov....
Fairview Elementary Aggie Ambassadors collect more than 500 pounds of food...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary students recently hosted a canned food drive, collecting more than 500 pounds of food for Cullman Caring for Kids.
Cullman...
Winter Wonderland: ‘This is going to be the best and biggest...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The lights are on at the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park!Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius...
Christkindlmarkt open for the season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christkindlmarkt is open for the season, with officials cutting the ribbon to kick of the holiday festivities on Thursday, Nov....
LIST: Local Thanksgiving meals
CULLMAN, Ala. – Here’s a list of local Thanksgiving meal events. Know of one we missed? Email us at news@cullmantribune.com.
Spirit Life Church Thanksgiving Holiday...
The Link launches Open Season on Hunger
CULLMAN, Ala. – After SNAP benefits were in limbo and as deer hunting season begins in the area, The Link of Cullman County has...
Thaw, cook the Thanksgiving turkey with ease
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about preparing the star of the dinner table:...
Local author spotlight: ‘More Than Enough: A Mother’s Journey Back to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local author and business owner Brittany Hamm held a meet and greet at the Cullman County Public Library in downtown Cullman...
ALEA: Keep the roads safe so everyone can give thanks this...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to...
St. Bernard student passes away at 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School lost one of its students suddenly this week.
The school said in a statement Friday morning, “St. Bernard...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 10 Good Hope falls to No. 5...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with a 31-7 win at West Morgan last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back home at James...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview’s postseason run ends with 16-14...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview advanced with a road win over Jacksonville last week and were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Thursday night to...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison advances to semifinals with 28-22...
GUIN, Ala. – After dominating their second-round matchup against Berry 39-6 last week, the Bulldogs hit the road for a quarterfinal battle at Marion...
Cullman native sworn in as district captain for United States Coast...
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 2, 2025,...
Wallace State hosting ‘The Nutcracker’ Nov. 22-23
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will host Ballet South’s production of “The Nutcracker” Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, at the Betty Leeth...
The Link to host free Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host a free Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru on Saturday, Nov. 22, offering families a way...
Berlin council talks farmers’ market project
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council met Monday, Nov. 17, with a good portion of the meeting devoted to discussion about the ongoing...
Pet of the Week: Hero the happy hiker
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hero, a Lab mix estimated to be about 3 years old, is the kind of dog who makes you feel better...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt opens Thursday!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year from the end of fall and start of winter, Cullman transforms into a living reflection of its German heritage....
23rd annual Winter Wonderland display opens Thursday at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grand opening of the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will take place at 4:30 p.m....
Flourish of Cullman hosts Friendsgiving
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman’s Board of Directors and team members hosted a Friendsgiving dinner at Traditions Bank recently. The event...
Church at the Well holds annual chili cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. – Church at The Well hosted its annual chili cook-off, a tradition going on 10 years, on Nov. 16. This year's event...
Chick-fil-A Cullman North to open Nov. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at 6 a.m. The restaurant will be led by Owner-Operator Randy...
Designer Bag Bingo brings in $55K
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County raised over $55,000 at its annual Designer Bag Bingo event at Cotton Creek Warehouse on Thursday,...
Honey Baked Ham opens in southwest Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Honey Baked Ham is officially open in Cullman. It’s located at 1738 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Highway 31) next to Farmers...
7th annual Christmas at the Grotto opens Nov. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – The seventh annual Christmas at the Grotto will open to the public on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Ave Maria Grotto.
Ave...
Harmony 5th graders collect more than 1K pairs of socks for...
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School's fifth-grade Pirates and Pixies clubs successfully completed their first major service project. Students worked hard and collected more than...
Storm shelter tax credit available for Alabama homeowners
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama homeowners may be eligible for a state income tax credit to help offset the cost of building or installing a...
Good Hope City Council talks community center updates
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its Nov. 13 meeting heard updates on several ongoing projects, including the construction of...
ALEA: Stay alert as deer movement increases statewide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists to use extra caution on Alabama’s roadways this time of year, as...
Jubilee hosting Singo Bingo fundraiser for Wallace State Singers Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Kitchen and Bar will host a Singo Bingo night on Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. as a fundraiser for the...
Rainbow trout can thrive in Alabama ponds during winter
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Enjoying a day fishing for rainbow trout doesn’t require an airline ticket from Alabama to Big Sky Country. All it takes...
Jacobs proclaims Nov. 18 Retired Teachers’ Day in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. — Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, as Retired Teachers’ Day in the city of Cullman, in accordance with Alabama’s Senate Joint Resolution 82 (Act No. 90-183), which established the Tuesday of American Education Week each year as a day of recognition for retired teachers across the state.
American Education Week will be observed Nov.17–21, 2025, celebrating the importance of public education and honoring the professionals whose work has helped shape generations...
ECBA preparing for annual Nursing Home Ministry Christmas Store
CULLMAN, Ala. - The East Cullman Baptist Association is preparing for its annual Nursing Home Ministry Christmas Store. The program offers nursing home residents...
PREP CHEER: 3 local squads win state titles
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The 2025 AHSAA State Cheerleading Competition took place inside Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham, on Monday and Wednesday, Nov. 10 and...
Linda Kress Self named St. Paul’s Lutheran School 2026 IMPACT Award...
CULLMAN, Ala. — St. Paul’s Lutheran School recently announced that Linda Kress Self has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 IMPACT Award,...
Adopt a local senior this holiday season!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging will be making local seniors’ Christmas seasons extra special through “Santa for Seniors,” a program...
State Report Card: County, City school systems report highest grades in...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama State Department of Education Report Card for the 2024-2025 school year was released Thursday, Nov. 13, and both Cullman...
Triple threat Cullman Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year, attendees will be able to enjoy an all-in-one experience at the seventh annual Christmas at the Grotto, Cullman Christkindlmarkt...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison rolls past Berry 39-6 to...
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Berry Wildcats on an absolutely perfect night for football in the second round of the 1A state playoffs. Addison...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview advances with 28-13 win at...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – After edging out Arab in the opening round last week, the Fairview Aggies traveled to Jacksonville for a round two battle...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 10 Good Hope topples No. 3 West...
TRINITY, Ala. – After toppling Cherokee County in the opening round last week, the Good Hope Raiders hit the road for another heavy weight...
Wallace States hosts TVA Welding Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 50 vocational students from across Alabama and Tennessee gathered at Wallace State Community College on Friday, Nov. 14, for...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek falls to No. 1 Wadley 52-8
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek toppled Woodville on the road in the opening round last week but the Tigers had their hands full when they...
Whaley, Rainwater, Golden honored at Super Citizen ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – A special event was held at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman on Wednesday, Nov. 12: the Super Citizen Culmination Ceremony. Three...
Pet of the Week: Dundee loves to ‘make biscuits’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Dundee, a 10-month-old blonde domestic shorthair with a heart as warm as his sunny coat. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet...
Vinemont Town Council approves employee supplement, new administrative vehicle
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, addressing several new business items, employee matters...
$13.7K grant awarded for improvements at West Point park
WEST POINT, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) gathered Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Tim...
Rasco, Twilley win senior crowns
CULLMAN, Ala. – The crown(s) returned Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, when, for the first time since 2019, the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant was...
November “Home Care & Hospice Month” in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed November 2025 Home Care & Hospice Month in the city of Cullman, recognizing the...
$15K grant awarded for restoration of Joppa Normal and Industrial Collegiate...
JOPPA, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) gathered with Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Heath...
Lola Kate Haynes attends Farmers Federation Leadership Conference
COLUMBIANA, Ala. - A winding drive down Shelby County backroads and a crisp autumn morning welcomed almost 90 ninth and 10th graders to the...
Cullman elementary students build cranberry rafts in unique STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - As most folks gear up to use cranberries for Thanksgiving dinner later this month, elementary students at West Elementary and East...
CHS Theatre’s ‘Scrooge the Musical’ coming Nov. 14-15, 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre will stage “Scrooge the Musical” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, and Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17-18, in...
P and G Speedway to host Hootenanny 50 Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – What began as a backyard project to give one boy a quiet outlet has grown into a full-fledged racing venue. Now,...
Best in Show! CHS Theatre tops Trumbauer District 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre on Nov. 1, won Best In Show for its one-act performance of “Suite Surrender” at the Alabama...
HO! HO! HO! Christmas Show raises more than $7K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Automobile enthusiasts came out on a beautiful Saturday for the 39th annual HO! HO! HO! Christmas Show car, truck and motorcycle...
Smith Lake Baptist hosting food drive, free Thanksgiving dinner boxes for...
Updated Nov. 11, 2025 at 9:35 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. – Smith Lake Baptist Church is inviting the community to take part in its Food...
Local Farmers Federation helps raise funds for Ag Foundation
Cullman County Farmers Federation team participants in the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Skeet Shoot were, from left, Sheriff Matt Gentry, Brandon Woods, Brett Holmes...
CPRST earns national reaccreditation from CAPRA
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) has earned national reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies...
‘In His Image’: Gala focuses on serving others as an act...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County hosted its annual fundraising gala Thursday, Nov. 6. The “In His Image” Gala drew around 450...
WSCC Department of Nursing Education holds annual Let’s Pretend Hospital event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For many young children, a trip to the doctor or hospital can bring anxiety and fear, but Wallace State Community College's...
Lake Cleanup Days ‘worth every bit of effort’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Utilities wrapped up its second annual Lake Cleanup Days on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Volunteers, employees and community members met to...
Veterans Day at OmniPlex: ‘The least we can do is thank...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans, families, friends and community members gathered on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Cullman OmniPlex for a luncheon honoring those who...
West Elementary honors veterans with annual program
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 7, with two shows put on by the school’s...
Cullman’s Isaac Jackson named Small Business Employee of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cullman’s Isaac Jackson was named Small Business Employee of the Year during the Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with...
2025 FCCLA All-County Sweet Potato Cook-Off showcases culinary talent
CULLMAN, Ala. - The warm aroma of sweet potatoes filled the air at the Cotton Creek Venue on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as students from...
Vinemont officials sworn in for new terms
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its scheduled organizational meeting on Monday, Nov. 3, which served as the official swearing-in ceremony for...
Gudger details efforts to honor veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Veterans Day approaches, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Thursday, Nov. 6, said he and his fellow...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont falls at No. 10 Westbrook Christian
RAINBOW CITY, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Rainbow City for a first-round matchup against Westbrook Christian Friday night and they had their...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek topples Woodville on the road 42-25 to...
WOODVILLE, Ala. – After finishing with the third seed in Region 7, the Meek Tigers hit the road for a round one game at...
Love Like Lexi: Event highlights suicide prevention efforts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker recently attended the second annual Love Like Lexi Gala, which was held Thursday, Oct. 30,...
Pet of the Week: Luna is your purrfect match
CULLMAN, Ala. – Luna, a 7-month-old domestic shorthair tuxedo cat, is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Sociable and affectionate, Luna enjoys the company...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: ‘They just never backed down’: No. 10 Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders kicked off their postseason run with a heavy-weight matchup against Cherokee County Thursday night. The Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison advances with 71-39 win over...
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Ragland Purple Devils in a first-round playoff matchup, and the Bulldogs were not very good hosts as they...

















































































































