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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Alabama’s unparalleled artificial reef system added another jewel to its crown this week when the Argosy VI, a former riverboat...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Flores Eyecare hosted the inaugural Run for Good 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, June 27, with proceeds benefiting the Good...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Two people have been arrested in connection with the Wednesday, July 1, shooting incident at Smith Lake Park, according to the...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism held its first Skateboard Camp last week at Skate Depot Park downtown, giving children a...

Updated June 30, 2026, at 7:11 p.m. CULLMAN Ala. – The Cullman Amateur Radio Club held its Field Day June 27-28 at Veterans Memorial Pavilion at...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Tourism continues to be a major economic driver for Cullman County, generating more than $325.5 million in visitor spending and supporting...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman was recently recognized by the Liberty Learning Foundation for its continued support of the organization’s civics education programs in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - SOAR Counseling & Consulting, LLC has been recognized as a 2026 Best of Alabama winner in the Counseling & Therapy Practices category,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting Thursday, June 25, the Hanceville City Council approved funding for a municipal operations software modernization project and postponed...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont's Haley Millwood will officially be a junior in August, and God has been there for her every step of the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Carlton Lenard Adams, of Bessemer and Adger, Alabama, was sentenced last month to 120 months in prison after pleading guilty in...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Country Wok Owner Kenny Lee was a soldier in the United States Army. Being deployed to Iraq gave him the opportunity...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, June 22, adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers, declared nuisance properties...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. - What began as an internal school system complaint involving then-Cold Springs High School teacher and head girls’ basketball coach Paige Parker Adams...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, June 22, adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers. What is a data...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Mary Carter Store on Saturday, June 20, held a special “Make & Take” workshop for Father’s Day. The activity encouraged...

CRANE HILL, Ala. - On the morning of Saturday, June 20, customers cut fresh flowers, sampled local honey and made their own bouquets at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Aug. 13, 2009, Cullman County resident Tabitha Lynn Franklin, then 27, vanished.  She was a mother of three. She was known to family and friends...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services (CLECS) will host its fourth annual charity golf tournament Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Terri Pines Country Club.  The tournament...

LOGAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker are offering a combined $5,000 reward for tips that...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Jesslyn Williams and her mother Pam Draper started Blooming Joy Farmstand in the summer of 2025.   Williams said her parents have lived in Fairview her whole...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals this week affirmed convictions and sentences in three 2025 Cullman County criminal cases, according to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is recognizing the employees who help keep public rights of way clean, safe and attractive, while also reminding residents that...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents are being asked to share their concerns about roadway safety as the county develops a Safe Streets and Roads...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Tree Commission met Tuesday, June 16, in the Administration Conference Room at city hall. The meeting was held in the...

BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council at its June 15 meeting adopted a new amusement and gaming device ordinance and announced an upcoming...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Tim Sartin has spent much of his life working behind the scenes to help...

Updated June 19, 2026, at 8:27 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting on Monday, June 15, the Cullman City Council set a public hearing...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama is home to a variety of snakes, including six venomous species. The copperhead and cottonmouth are the most encountered...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Unsheltered International will host its 2026 Dinner & Charity Auction on Friday, July 10, at The Venue at Cotton Creek in Cullman.  The event is...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville will welcome Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher Wednesday, June 24, at 10 a.m. for a special storytime event. Children are asked to...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced she is appointing Ron Burgess, Fred Johnson, Demarcus Joiner and Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Dwight Dooley, 32, of Arab, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to two consecutive 99-year prison terms for the Aug. 15,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Terry Lelan Turney, 60, of Arab, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to 22 years in prison for burglary and one year...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A Blount County man has been charged with four counts of aggravated cruelty to animals in Cullman County. Travis Wade Black,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Updated statewide results 10:53 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – John Wahl, Barry Moore, Katherine Robertson, Corey Hill, Jim “Zig” Zeigler and Everett Wess came out on...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council met Thursday, June 11, to review town finances and discuss several community projects and maintenance needs.  Council members...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Render Aid Alabama hosted its annual event Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday, June 12, at the Traditions Bank event building. Render...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Blooming Barista held its official grand opening last weekend.    Owner Emma Thompson established The Blooming Barista in September 2025 and told The Tribune, “We like specialty lattes and to...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - People know mosquitoes as those annoying insects that can ruin any outdoor activity. However, there is more to these flying pests than...

COLONY, Ala. – The Colony Town Council at its June meeting voted to postpone its clean-up event that was scheduled for June 13, due to weather. Mayor Jasmine Cole said...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors across Cullman County are invited to grab their boots, cowboy hats and western attire for the Boots & BBQ Senior...

JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a newer fire truck, following a plan created back in 2022.   Chief Clint Thrasher said four years ago, the JCVFD began a five-year plan...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – An Altoona man was killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Cullman County. According to Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, June 11, reported that it recovered the body of the second suspect wanted by...

SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Residents of South Vinemont will have an opportunity to clean up their properties and dispose of unwanted items during the...

UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2026/06/11/ccso-body-of-second-suspect-wanted-by-mcso-found/ Updated June 10, 2026, at 9:42 p.m. According to WHNT-19 in Huntsville: "Kristin Slayton and Christopher Robertson were both out on bond following a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks (Summer...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Ms. Senior Cullman County Sheri Rasco and Ms. Super Senior Cullman County Mazzie Twilley competed in the Ms. Senior Alabama Pageant...

BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Town of Blountsville announced Tuesday that Police Chief Joseph Ragan is no longer employed by the town. The announcement was made...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Brindlee Mountain Animal Rescue and the Cullman County Animal Shelter joined forces once again for a “Pints & Paws” adoption event. It took place Saturday, June 6, at  Ethos Craft...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville recently hired a new librarian as part of its staff. Library Manager Teresa Rivera said the staff was excited to welcome fun new librarian Beth Ellis.  “She is...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Gardendale man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:05 a.m. Monday, June 8. Alabama State...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Critter Crew is launching a six-week reading program called “Tales and Tails,” which will run Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. June 10-July 15. The program will take place at Cullman...

CLANTON – Monday, 700 am, June 8, 2026 A Flood Watch is in effect for areas near and north of I-20 through 8 pm. Except for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Sports Cooperative is holding its first “Play it Forward” sports equipment drive on Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Blooming Barista is set to hold its grand opening Friday, June 5, from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the gravel lot...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is being represented this week at the Miss Alabama competition by sophomore Anna Kate Taylor. Taylor, 19, is...

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

HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday, June 1, awarded a bid for cameras and discussed park updates.  At last month’s meeting, the council discussed the installation of approximately 45...

BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Farmers Market will officially open for the season this Saturday,  June 6. It will be open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.    The town is encouraging families to come...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Monday addressed a full agenda including multiple items related to the town’s parks and recreation facilities and...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 2, discussing long-term projects and annexation opportunities.   During the work...

CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Relay For Life event took place Saturday, May 30, at Depot Park.  The celebration raised money for...

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

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville hosted an Animal Tracks event recently as part of its Summer Reading Program.    Library Manager Teresa Rivera said they will...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  As the Memorial Day holiday travel period concludes, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists and boaters that the...

For the first time, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is asking the public to participate in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Pennsylvania man died in Cullman June 1, and was, according to the Cullman Police Department, a person of interest in...

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

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Writers from across Alabama were invited to Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville on Friday, May 29, to participate in library's annual Poetry Night and...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting on Thursday, May 28, the Hanceville City Council approved park improvement funding and a liquor license for a local restaurant.   Parks  Councilman Robert Powell explained the proposal of combining...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Adults 55 and older are invited to spend Tuesday evenings in June dancing, socializing and enjoying live music during the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center's annual...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On May 28, friends, family and fellow seniors came together at the Cullman Senior Center to honor Ms. Senior Cullman County Sheri Rasco and Ms....

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council had a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 26. During the financial reports, council members reviewed grant...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Officials from Cullman Electric Cooperative and Cullman County recently met to discuss the transition of water and sanitation billing services from Cullman Electric...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County’s annual celebration is tonight, Saturday, May 30, from 6-10, in Depot Park. This is a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Red Barn Farm Flower Cottage has opened its doors to the community through the summer.  Flower artisan and owner Allie Johnson...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, May 26, passed a resolution to approve an economic development tax abatement...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A local woman died Friday, May 29, following a house fire at a residence on Mize Road. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Registration is now open for the fourth annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp, with plenty of spots still available for young athletes looking to participate this summer.  Hosted by B&D...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama will be strongly represented as 17 students compete in a field of 45 for the title of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...