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Arrests and Incidents reported December 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Youth raise funds for First Source for Women
Calvary Baptist Church, Cullman recently held a “Collect Pennies” contest for First Source for Women. The winner was Reagan Duke. They brought in a...
Welcome Homestead hosting classes
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Welcome Homestead, a locally owned regenerative farm and health store in Baileyton, is hosting classes for the community.
Owners Michael and Jaclyn...
Keep pets safe around holiday decorations and foods
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas decorations and holiday meals are part of what makes the season special, but they can also pose hidden dangers for...
Cullman City Council closes out 2025 with marathon meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took on a huge slate of business and recognitions packed into its last meeting of...
(Updated) Superintendent of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant arrested
Updated Dec. 18, 2025, at 8:39 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The superintendent of the Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Shannon “Jake” Calloway,...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Split Tree Designs Hat Bar
CULLMAN, Ala. - What began as a personal project has grown into a full creative business for Stephanie King, owner of Split Tree Designs...
Cullman graduate Christina Chambers found dead in Hoover home
HOOVER, Ala. - Former WBRC Sports Reporter and 2006 Cullman High School graduate Christina Chambers was tragically found dead in her home in Hoover...
Cold Springs High FCCLA spreads holiday cheer
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs High School FCCLA chapter spread holiday cheer through its FCCLA Angels community service project. The students raised funds...
Honey Baked Ham holds grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Honey Baked Ham held a grand opening event Saturday, Dec. 13, with the first 50 guests in line receiving free...
Shop with a Cop: ‘What it’s all about’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop, took place Saturday, Dec. 13. Officers took local...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt’s walk-on Christmas arch is world’s largest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman unveiled a record-breaking architectural landmark on Nov. 20, 2025, as part of the rapidly expanding Cullman Christkindlmarkt....
Cullman man killed in I-65 crash; multiple people injured
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. Friday, Dec.12. Alabama State Troopers identified...
DRG crews begin inspections across Cullman Power Board system
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Power Board customers may see crews from Davey Resource Group (DRG) in neighborhoods over the next several weeks as part...
‘One of the most rewarding experiences’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted over 1,700 kids at the special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center...
CHS senior Madison Johnson receives full scholarship to Denison University
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School senior Madison Johnson was recently admitted to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, with a full, four-year QuestBridge National...
Local farmers honored at 104th annual meeting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - After a banner year fraught with battles on Capitol Hill and in weather-worn fields, Alabama farmers celebrated resiliency, resolve and their...
Extension specialist outlines buying safe, appropriate toys and gifts this holiday...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The holiday shopping season is here, bringing with it the hustle and bustle of searching for the perfect gift. When...
City of Good Hope thanks Nexan Building Products for longtime Christmas...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope shared the following message, thanking Nexan Building Products for its longtime sponsorship of the Christmas...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Lydia Haynes elected to State Equine Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, Alabama farmers gathered in the Capital City Dec. 7-8 to fine-tune commodity-specific...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont Town Council addresses municipal funds and surplus equipment
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, addressing financial updates and municipal equipment during...
Judge Greg Nicholas retiring
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas is retiring after serving 20 years in the Alabama court system. In the 32nd...
Outback opens in north Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. -The ribbon was cut on the brand-new Outback Steakhouse in north Cullman on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of...
CCSO hosts sponsor dinner ahead of this weekend’s rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual rodeo sponsor dinner on Tuesday night at Cotton Creek Warehouse, ahead of this...
Falkville hosts 27th annual Christmas in the Park
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville hosted its 27th annual Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Jack McCaig...
Hayden man killed in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hayden man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Alabama State Troopers...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Holiday safety at home: Protecting your family, tree and traditions
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Christmas quickly approaches, local officials are reminding families to slow down long enough to make sure the season’s decorations, lights...
City of Cullman recognizes Steve Cummings for service
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently recognized Steve Cummings for his years of service on the City of Cullman Planning Commission.
Cummings served...
Santa and Mrs. Claus stop by Karma’s Coffee House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma’s Coffee House hosted a heartwarming holiday event on Sunday, Dec. 7, welcoming families to spend the afternoon listening to stories,...
Good Hope City Council talks Leonard Road, Love’s, Christmas activities
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday, Dec. 8, revisited earlier agreements regarding a subdivision off Leonard Road.
The council noted...
Bremen woman charged with trafficking fentanyl
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen woman as been charged with trafficking fentanyl. The Cullman Police Department said Kayla N. Graham, 32, was arrested Friday,...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman council to update waste and zoning ordinances, approves loan for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, Dec. 8, took on multiple tasks including property annexations, money for airport improvements, updating...
AMRV celebrates grand opening of Jack’s in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council gathered with local leaders, state officials and community members recently...
Cullman Regional NICU welcomes 1st set of triplets
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently announced the delivery of its first set of triplets since opening a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Waterloo woman killed in Hwy. 157 crash; baby transported to hospital
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Waterloo woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, on Alabama...
Fit Society: Pilates and more
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local teacher Christina Watson opened Fit Society in October. Watson, a biology teacher at Hanceville High School, has spent several years...
Honoring our loved ones – 9th annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Moss Service Funeral Home will host its ninth annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in...
Hanceville library hosting multiple events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville has a host of community events scheduled in December, January and into February.
Library Manager...
2026 Festival of the Cranes coming Jan. 9-11
DECATUR, Ala. – Over 14,000 Sandhill Cranes, along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes, spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge...
Local officers complete SWAT training
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Department officers and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently completed SWAT Level 3 Hostage Rescue training. Cullman Police Chief Joey...
‘Together, we make a difference’: Brandin’ Iron reflects on another successful...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse in West Point has been hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner honoring local veterans for a decade....
Warming stations: What you need to know
CULLMAN, Ala. – Across the county during winter months, warming stations are available for community members.
In the city, the designated warming shelter is the...
ALEA reports 7 traffic fatalities during Thanksgiving 2025 enforcement period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has wrapped up its seven-day Thanksgiving 2025 holiday enforcement period, from Tuesday, Nov. 25, through...
(Updated) Cullman woman charged with financial exploitation of an elderly person
Updated with mugshot Dec. 5, 2025, at 5:19 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local woman has been indicted on charges of first-degree financial exploitation of...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Eve Brantley named director of Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn University has named Eve Brantley as the 1862 Extension director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, effective Jan. 1, 2026,...
Ivey announces CHOOSE Act family applications for 2026-2027 school year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) family...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
Vinemont man facing child pornography charges
VINEMONT, Ala. – A Vinemont man is facing multiple child pornography charges. Omar Blas Hernandez, 32, was arrested Dec. 2, by Cullman County Sheriff’s...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
Buy local this holiday season: RedBird Farm
The season of giving is upon us! What better way to show your love and appreciation than with a local, hand-crafted gift?
RedBird Farm is...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Falkville’s 3rd annual Christmas Parade set for Dec. 8
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville will host its third annual Christmas Parade on Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.
Parade Event Planner and...
Falkville’s 27th annual Christmas in the Park happening Dec. 7
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville and Community Pride will host their 27th annual Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 7,...
Eagle Awareness Weekends celebrate 40th anniversary in January
An overflow crowd is expected to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park in January, and no one...
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....
Dodge City Tattoo Company is now Mud Creek Tattoo Company
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Kelsey and John Riendeau recently rebranded and reopened their tattoo and piercing shop, Mud Creek Tattoo Company.
The shop was originally known...
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...
Pet of the Week: Conner and his signature sit
CULLMAN, Ala. – Conner, an Aussie mix around 10 months old, is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
He has quickly become a shelter...
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,...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
(Updated) Cullman attorney Sara Baker allegedly tried to kill husband with...
Updated Nov. 26, 2025, at 10:53 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Court records made public on Wednesday, Nov. 26, allege that local attorney Sara Baker, 74,...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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,...
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...
