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Brock Trace moves into environmental permitting following subdivision approval
CULLMAN, Ala. – A planned 150-residence development near Cullman Regional has moved into the environmental permitting process following preliminary subdivision approval earlier this summer.
The Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 25, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 25, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Enclave acquires Cullman distribution center occupied by RESRG Automotive
CULLMAN, Ala. – A 235,000-square-foot industrial property used by RESRG Automotive has changed ownership as the automotive supplier prepares for a separate multimillion-dollar expansion of...
BBB Fraud Summit teaches Cullman County seniors to spot warning signs
CULLMAN, Ala. – Scams are changing fast, but the warning signs are not. That was the message Wednesday, Sept. 23, as the Better Business Bureau of...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 24, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
2026 Move Over MS Walk set for Oct. 17; Register for free
CULLMAN, Ala. – North Central Neurology Associates, in partnership with the Joanne P. LaGanke MS Center and MS Views and News, will host the 2026 Move...
Saying yes to hope – Cullman Savings Bank invests in Hope...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sometimes, dreams don’t have to feel so far away, and Hope Horses is one step closer to its dream of expanding...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 22, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Goatoberfest returns to Goat Island Brewing Sept. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host its sixth annual Goatoberfest event this Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. at its original brewery...
Tickets on sale now for United Way’s Designer Bag Bingo, coming Nov....
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s Designer Bag Bingo will return Thursday, Nov. 12, at Cotton Creek Venue in Cullman
UWCC Executive Director Tyler Hooper said the evening will...
The Link to celebrate Family Resource Center accreditation Sept. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will celebrate its accreditation and membership in the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers on Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. at 708 Ninth...
CAPNA utility assistance program availability tomorrow, Sept. 22, at Hilltop Community...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Do you need assistance paying your utility bill? The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) will be at the Hilltop...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 21, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Reflections on 10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival took place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School.
St. Bernard Ambassador...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 17, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The bright young voices of Cullman County 4-H
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
For the second year, The Cullman Tribune has had the privilege of covering many of the 4-H happenings...
Local Heroes: ‘Our goal is for people to feel loved and...
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
At The Link of Cullman County, people are seen as neighbors, not just clients or numbers....
Travel + Leisure names Cullman Christkindlmarkt one of America’s top Christmas...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Travel + Leisure has named Cullman Christkindlmarkt to its list of the “10 Coolest Christmas Markets in the U.S.” for the...
Popular Little Pink Dress event back Oct. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The wildly popular Little Pink Dress benefit will be held at Stone Bridge Farms on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6-9 p.m. The annual...
Cullman County DHR seeking Christmas sponsors for 150 children, 100 families
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) is asking the community to help provide Christmas gifts and necessities for about 150 children in foster care...
Cullman Oktoberfest expands to 4 days after record-setting 2025 festival
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.
After drawing a record-setting crowd in 2025, Cullman Oktoberfest is expanding its schedule in 2026 with...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 14, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
10 local students to compete for Miss Cullman County Fair crown Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ten school representatives will take the stage Tuesday, Oct. 20, seeking the title of Miss Cullman County Fair 2026 and thousands of...
West Point High places 2,997 flags on 25th anniversary of 9/11
WEST POINT, Ala. – Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2026, West Point High School students gathered before class in the school's courtyard to honor the...
Cullman Oktoberfest names Veronica Harding, 12, first-ever Kinderbürgermeister
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Friday, Sept. 11, announced that 12-year-old Veronica “Ve” Harding has been selected as the first-ever Kinderbürgermeister for Cullman...
Redeeming Grace Church to host Golf Scramble fundraiser Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Redeeming Grace Church will host a golf scramble fundraiser in support of its youth group on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Cross Creek Golf Course...
Cullman County Public Library Board meeting notes: Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board met on Sept. 9, 2026.
Donna Speaker donated $1,000 to the Cullman County Library out of gratitude. She said, “I wanted to show my appreciation to...
Cullman Hope & Remembrance Suicide Awareness Walk set for Sept. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Hope & Remembrance Suicide Awareness Walk will bring community members together Sunday, Sept. 27, to honor lives lost to suicide,...
10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival set for Sept. 12-13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival will take place this weekend, Sept. 12-13, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day,...
The Link holding volunteer orientation Sept. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County is holding a volunteer orientation on Thursday, Sept 10, at 5:30 p.m. in classroom No. 3 at 708 Ninth St. SE. The orientation...
LIST: Upcoming fall events
As summer nears its end fall festivals, charitable efforts and other events grow closer. There are so many that we have put together this event calendar...
Bake for the crown: How to enter Cullman County Fair food...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Fair’s food competitions will again reward the county’s best bakers and home canners, but contestants should pay close attention...
Fairview Lions Club holds annual Labor Day celebration
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club hosted its annual Labor Day celebration Monday at Randall Shedd Community Park. The yearly favorite event includes...
Start with the stickers: How to enter 2026 Cullman County Fair...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Before a photograph can earn Best of Show or a homegrown pumpkin can tip the scales, every Cullman County Fair entry begins...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 30th annual Sweet Tater Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 30th annual Sweet Tater Festival took place Sunday and Monday, Sept. 6-7, at Smith Lake Park.
More than 100 vendors showcased arts and crafts and more, and there...
Good Samaritan partners with Cullman FUMC to expand medical equipment access
CULLMAN, Ala. – Good Samaritan Health Clinic is redirecting donations of gently used durable medical equipment to Cullman First United Methodist Church’s Medical Equipment Ministry...
Truth in Nature Pro Rodeo benefit returns to Cullman Sept. 11-12
Updated Sept. 7, 2026, at 8:24 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The fourth annual Truth in Nature Pro Rodeo will bring two nights of professional competition...
COLLEGE SOCCER: Wallace State scores three unanswered, tops Calhoun 3-1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State answered an early deficit with three unanswered first-half goals to defeat Calhoun 3-1 Saturday evening.
Calhoun opened the scoring, but...
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY: Swidecki leads Cold Springs at Memphis Twilight Classic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Reese Swidecki placed 17th Saturday to lead the Cold Springs girls to a 13th-place finish at the City Auto Memphis Twilight...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point goes 1-3 at Labor Day Classic
FOLEY, Ala. – West Point earned a straight-set victory over Wetumpka and finished 1-3 against a strong field at the Labor Day Classic.
The Lady...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Hanceville goes 4-0 at home invitational
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville put together its best day of the young season Saturday, winning four consecutive matches at the Hanceville Invitational.
The Lady Bulldogs...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bartlett, Powell lead Addison to sweep of Cordova
CORDOVA, Ala. – Addison used big performances from Ava Bartlett and AnnaBeth Powell to sweep Cordova 3-0 Thursday night.
The Lady Bulldogs took the opening...
Cullman Electric Co-op collecting diapers, wipes for First Source for Women
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative is asking its members and other residents to help provide two everyday necessities for local babies and their families.
The Cooperative’s Diapers...
Kissel midway will be cashless at 2026 Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – Visitors planning to ride, play midway games or purchase food from Kissel Entertainment at the 2026 Cullman County Fair will need more than cash...
How ‘Christmas in September’ became a reality; event set for Sept. 19-20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Can an idea mentioned in passing lead to something that helps others? For Dan and Vevyette Crane of Cullman, that is exactly what happened. Three...
Sacred Heart German Dinner to kick off Oktoberfest Sept. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - To help kick off Oktoberfest, the Sacred Heart Altar Society is once again gearing up to offer their traditional German Dinner on Wednesday,...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 2 Addison stays rolling with a 60-7 win...
WATERLOO, Ala. - The Class 1A second-ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled to the far northwest corner of the state and took on the Waterloo Cougars...
PREP FOOTBALL: Herrera’s five touchdowns lead Vinemont to a 52-6 win...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont hosted Hanceville to kick off region play on Friday night, and the Eagles came away with a 52-6 win behind...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman wins a 27-26 overtime thriller over Minor
CULLMAN, Ala. - On a hot and humid Friday night, the Cullman Bearcats played their first regional game of the season and played host to ...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away late for a 35-21 win...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - After collecting a 48-23 region win at Brewer last week, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to take on another...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hackleburg pulls away from Meek in the second half,...
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – Hackleburg scored 31 points after Meek put its first eight points on the board, and defeated the Tigers 37-16 in Friday night’s...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ offense has a day as the Eagles...
LOCUST FORK, Ala. - Cold Springs headed southeast to Locust Fork High on Friday night to play their first away game of 2026 after...
Relay For Life of Cullman County invites community to ‘go gold’...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County is inviting residents to “go gold” Thursday, Sept. 10, when every dollar raised through Relay...
Do you have a library card?
CULLMAN, Ala. – September is Library Card Sign-up Month for the Cullman County Public Library System. The CCPLS encourages residents to celebrate the month by signing up for a...
COLLEGE GOLF: Massey ties for 10th, Wallace State finishes 11th at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - J.C. Massey finished inside the top 10 individually while Wallace State placed 11th in the Dan York Memorial Invitational at Terri...
COLLEGE SOCCER: Three first-half goals lift Wallace State past Southern Union...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State scored three times in the opening half and kept Southern Union off the scoreboard Tuesday to earn a 3-0...
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State outlasts Gadsden State in five sets
GADSDEN, Ala. - Wallace State extended its winning streak to seven matches Wednesday, earning a hard-fought 3-2 road victory over Gadsden State.
The five-set victory...
$2K Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship applications open through Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Applications are currently being accepted through Sept. 15 for a $2,000 educational scholarship that will be awarded through the Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship Fund...
COLLEGE FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State posts two shutouts, improves to 4-0
PHENIX CITY, Ala. - Wallace State remained unbeaten Wednesday after shutting out Chattahoochee Valley and Enterprise State in a pair of decisive victories.
The Lions...
JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL: Addison, Holly Pond earn Monday night victories
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope and Holly Pond each posted shutout victories Monday night, while Vinemont returned from West End with a shutout win...
New Lake Catoma courtesy dock gives anglers safer access
CULLMAN, Ala. – Anglers using Lake Catoma no longer have to pick their way across slick, uneven riprap to reach their boats following the...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Region play kicking off in week three; Holly...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Week three of the high school football season is bringing the start of region play, and some of the most exciting...
East Cullman Baptist Church honors area first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. – East Cullman Baptist Church honored local emergency personnel Sunday, Aug. 30, during its annual First Responder Appreciation Service and Luncheon.
Representatives from emergency-response...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond, Fairview JV earn wins; Cullman falls to...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Holly Pond followed its weekend tournament championship with another varsity victory Monday while Fairview’s junior varsity team remained unbeaten and...
Now’s your chance to try speed skating
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shae Gentry, who owns Sportsworld Skate Center in Vinemont with his wife, Valerie, is introducing the community to a fast‑paced, highly...
WALLACE STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER: Lady Lions earn historic first home victory,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s inaugural women’s soccer team made history Monday afternoon, defeating Southwest Mississippi Community College 1-0 in the program’s first home...
Arrests and incidents reported Sep. 1, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman...
LOCAL VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond, Cold Springs seventh-graders, Fairview JV win tournament...
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Local volleyball teams collected three tournament championships and several strong finishes Saturday, with Holly Pond winning the second annual Monica...
Next Miss Wallace State Interest Meeting will be Sept. 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The next Miss Wallace State Interest Meeting will be held at the Burrow Center Recital Hall located at 801 Main St. NW, Hanceville on Thursday, Sept. 10...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Cullman, Fairview sweep week 2 matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman and Fairview swept their respective opponents Saturday as week two of the 2026 local youth football season concluded with Fireplug,...
Camp Patriot Charity Gala set for Sept. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Camp Patriot Charity Gala will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Cotton Creek. The event raises money for disabled Veterans. Crane Hill native Laura...
Remembering Tabitha Franklin after 17 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tabitha Franklin’s friends and family gathered at Sportsman Lake Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, to remember the young woman who went...
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY: Cullman girls place 2nd at Wildcat Invitational; local runners...
CULLMAN, Co. Ala. — Four Cullman-area programs competed across three cross-country meets Saturday, Aug. 29, with Cullman’s girls earning a runner-up finish at the...
Deadline to enter Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant is Sept. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Fairview High School auditorium. The deadline to submit an application to enter is...
Cullman Police Department outlines Beau’s Law requirements ahead of Oct. 1 start
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....
PREP FOOTBALL: Fast start lifts Fairview past Hayden; Hanceville, West Point...
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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs opens season with a 9-0 home win...
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles kicked off their 2026 season at home on Friday night, facing county foe Vinemont. While scoring was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hangs on to take down Hartselle, 14-9
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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek holds off Winston County at home, 24-16
ARLEY, Ala. - After suffering a loss at Curry last week, the Meek Tigers returned home to take on the Winston County Yellow Jackets...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope gets in the win column with a...
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders made a trip northeast to take on the Brewer Patriots on Friday night, looking to bounce back...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison heats up in the second half, takes down...
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...
Edgar Veigl named 2026 Cullman Oktoberfest Bürgermeister
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...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison comes away with a commanding 3-0 win over...
ADDISON, Ala. - The defending state champs and top ranked 1A Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their neighbors from across the lake, the 2A Winston...
Cullman Elks to honor Jonathan Nethery with inaugural Jonboy Smoke Off
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Elks Lodge will fire up the smokers Sunday, Oct. 4, for a new barbecue competition honoring the life of Jonathan...
PREP FOOTBALL: Week two preview; Cullman-Hartselle rivalry game the marquee matchup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Week one of the high school football season gave us thrillers like Fairview's comeback win at West Point and statement wins...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview Senior Center hosting Car & Craft Show this Saturday, Aug....
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...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional awarded $3.8M for residency program with focused obstetrics track
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 man killed in Marshall County crash
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...
Chamber sets calendar through May 2027
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
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Wallace State names Jammie Lett head coach of men’s golf
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College has announced the hiring of Jammie Lett as the new head coach of the Lions' men's golf program,...
Arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State athletics announces agreement with Nike and BSN Sports
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Athletics has announced a new agreement with NIKE and BSN SPORTS. The agreement establishes NIKE as the...
What makes Baileyton home? Residents answer town’s call for stories
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...
Joppa Volunteer Fire Department pushes back against allegations members caused recent...
JOPPA, Ala. – Members of the Joppa Volunteer Fire Department are pushing back against allegations circulating in the community that members of the department...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cold Springs’ Miranda Dykes looks to help lead Lady...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cold Springs' Miranda Dykes is now a junior, and despite being a young team last year, the Lady Eagles constantly improved...
Arrests and incidents reported August 24, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Roy Drinkard, Cullman icon and nation’s oldest living Marine, passes away...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Roy Henry Drinkard, the World War II veteran, businessman, developer and civic leader whose influence helped shape modern Cullman, passed away...
