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CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County is inviting residents to “go gold” Thursday, Sept. 10, when every dollar raised through Relay...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 4, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

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...

VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council approved its proposed budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and moved forward with several projects during its...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Aug. 31 meeting adopted two resolutions pertaining to transportation improvements. Resolution No. 2026-140 outlines the city’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 3, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

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...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health and its statewide partners are observing National Suicide Prevention Month by encouraging Alabamians to strengthen personal connections, discuss...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Anglers using Lake Catoma no longer have to pick their way across slick, uneven riprap to reach their boats following the...

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

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Shae Gentry, who owns Sportsworld Skate Center in Vinemont with his wife, Valerie, is introducing the community to a fast‑paced, highly...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 31, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Two longtime local businesses – Sportsworld Skate Center and Tan Shack – have changed hands and undergone facelifts over the last nearly 18 months.    Shae and Valerie Gentry, originally from Montgomery, relocated to Cullman many years...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Georgia man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly fleeing Cullman police at speeds exceeding 130 mph, driving into oncoming...

CLEVELAND, Ala.  – Families are invited to experience the sights, sounds and traditions of the fair when the Blount County Fair returns Sept. 15-19, 2026, bringing...

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...

Publisher’s note: This article has been updated to clarify the terms of the cell tower lease agreement. Mayor Nolan Bradford said the city will...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Tabitha Franklin’s friends and family gathered at Sportsman Lake Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, to remember the young woman who went...

WAKLER COUNTY, Ala. – Another fish kill on the Mulberry Fork is being investigated by the nonprofit Black Warrior Riverkeeper.   In a Facebook post...

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, Ala. – The City of Cullman will move to an optional residential curbside recycling program beginning Feb. 1, 2027, replacing its small blue bins...

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

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...

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. – 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...

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. – 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...

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....

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

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,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Roy Henry Drinkard, the World War II veteran, businessman, developer and civic leader whose influence helped shape modern Cullman, passed away...

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...

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...

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. - 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...

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. – 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. - 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...

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...

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. – 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. — 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...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, friends and supporters will gather on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Sportsman Lake Park to honor the life and memory of Tabitha Franklin, who has been missing since Aug. 13,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department has unveiled a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter as the newest addition to its fleet, providing officers with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - James Michael Doss, 67, of Cullman County, has been transferred to state prison to serve a 325-year sentence imposed after he...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As students begin the 2026-27 school year, Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids is asking the community to help ensure local children have food...

Read part 1: www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/11/beneath-the-surface-part-1-adem-says-vista-lago-permit-is-first-direct-npdes-discharge-to-smith-lake  Read part 2: www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/13/beneath-the-surface-part-2-4-wastewater-permits-operate-in-smith-lake-watershed-but-none-discharge-directly-to-lake   CULLMAN, Ala. – In the public campaign surrounding Vista Lago Smith Lake Development, the argument has often been reduced to two...

COLONY, Ala. – The Colony Town Council at its Aug. 11 addressed local roads.  The Council announced that the town was not awarded a grant from the Rebuild Alabama Act Annual Grant Program this year.   The Alabama Department of...

Eric and Donna Kelso ask court to schedule plea hearings; four of six defendants now have agreements with prosecutors CULLMAN, Ala. - Two more defendants...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Christmas in Cullman has captured the attention of families from across the country, and now it has caught the attention of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County is seeking sponsors for its largest annual fundraiser, Designer Bag Bingo, set for Thursday, Nov. 12.  The 2026...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman VFW on Aug. 8, hosted its third Back-to-School Bash. The VFW Auxiliary’s Gina Adams said that the event was for...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Aug. 10, approved several economic development items, including The Shoppes at Heritage Park, a new multiacre development planned for the corner...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission approved two economic development agreements, adopted several policies and handled a number of contracts, purchases and other items during its Aug. 11 meeting. The commission also...

Read part 1 at www.cullmantribune.com/2026/08/11/beneath-the-surface-part-1-adem-says-vista-lago-permit-is-first-direct-npdes-discharge-to-smith-lake.   CULLMAN, Ala. – Is Vista Lago really the first wastewater discharge permitted on Smith Lake?  ADEM’s answer is narrower than the shorthand often used in the...

CULLMAN, Ala.  – The Cullman County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Colony Educational Complex for...

Federal lawsuit claims Sheriff Matt Gentry falsely said he had a warrant before deputy’s phone was searched; filing also alleges retaliation and unpaid overtime Updated...

EVA, Ala. – Visitors to West Family Farms in Eva can now walk through the farm’s flower field and cut their own seasonal bouquets during weekly U-pick...

Updated Aug. 11, 2026, at 8:40 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman and Cullman County have approved a performance-based incentive package for a...

Permit authorizes 60,000-GPD design flow of treated domestic wastewater; ADEM says no Smith Lake water-quality model currently exists CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Department of...

Financial operations and reporting  May and June financials - no anomalies   Closing with Alabama Credit Union by Oct. 1  Passed motion to pay bill for e-books and audiobooks of $2,000 and $4,000 for content credit  $23,702.50 from operating balance (Alabama Credit Union transfers) cashed out and awaiting investment decision; Board agreed to deposit into operations and trigger a special call when a 4% CD is identified  Board policy changes and state code compliance  APLS/state code changes required specific wording additions across policies to remain eligible for state aid;...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Blueberry Gal Boutique Owner Tina Weldon, a retired school teacher, hosted a grand opening Aug. 5.   Before the ribbon cutting, Weldon spoke with The Tribune, saying Blueberry Gal has been around...

CULLMAN, Ala. – As the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recruits additional school resource officers, Sheriff-elect Chad Whaley says his long-term plans include placing additional SROs on high school campuses,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 900 runners and walkers filled the streets around Cotton Creek Friday night for the inaugural Christina Chambers Twilight 5K, turning...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Auctions, the North Alabama Agriplex’s signature fundraiser, will take place Thursday, Aug. 27, at The Venue at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County officials and employees have earned statewide recognition for the third consecutive year after completing a month of workplace safety...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Livestock producers, beginning farmers and others interested in improving cool-season grazing can participate in a free, two-part pasture management workshop this...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Tuesday recommended zoning changes that would prohibit new detached single-family homes in R-4 residential districts and approved...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Council at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, discussed multiple park improvements and more.      Mayor Carla Hart announced that 16 new tables were ordered for the ballpark. The were slated...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) offered clarification regarding Alabama’s driver license eligibility requirements for students subject to school disciplinary actions. Section...

With hunting season approaching, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) encourages new hunters to complete their hunter education requirement early. Demand...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Flourish of Cullman will mark a decade of helping individuals with differing abilities pursue employment, independence and stronger connections within their community during the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A woman was arrested on a fentanyl trafficking charge after Cullman County sheriff’s deputies reported finding approximately 4 ounces of suspected...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Christina Chambers Twilight 5K will take place tomorrow night, Friday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. at Cotton Creek in Cullman.  Chambers,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cold Springs High School teacher and head girls’ basketball coach Paige Parker Adams pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony school employee sex...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Rural Transit System reported a 29% increase in ridership during July as its drivers traveled more than 46,000 miles connecting residents...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, approving several resolutions and moving forward with plans to expand the Vinemont...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Three people have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion and robbery that left a Cullman resident with serious...