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CULLMAN, Ala. - In Robert Tidwell Sr.’s stories, a family dinner, a visit from a great-grandchild or a conversation with an old friend could become...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city of Cullman, joining communities across the country...

CULLMAN, Ala.  – A Blountsville woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:14 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in Cullman County....

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Hanceville's fiscal year 2026-27 budget projects approximately $5.46 million in revenue and $5.17 million in expenditures, leaving an anticipated $289,044.32 in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A planned $15 million commercial development on Third Street Southwest, including a new First National Bank facility and property reserved for future...

CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church invited the community to step back in time Tuesday evening, Sept. 29, for a Gottesdienst, a worship...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Two handwritten Latin choral books, one of them repaired with a scrap of parchment more than 700 years old, are on...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Eight women have been introduced as contestants for Ms. Senior Cullman County. Organizers are preparing for the pageant, which will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Day two of Cullman Oktoberfest belonged to the community’s seniors, as Senior Day filled the Community Biergarten at Depot Park with music,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, Oct. 3, Southern Ghost Girls Tours & Investigations will return to Cullman’s Warehouse District for a candlelit twilight walking tour and paranormal history...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  One of the Cullman Oktoberfest’s many traditions is growing along with the festival. Former Burgermeister Michael Sullins is leading a newly...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest 2026 is officially underway. A ribbon cutting at the festival gates and an evening of opening ceremonies took place...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman died Thursday night, Oct. 1, after being struck by two vehicles on U.S. Highway 31. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Hunters, outdoor enthusiasts and families are invited to a night of food, raffles and auctions when the Cullman County chapter of Ducks Unlimited hosts its annual banquet Thursday,...

FALKVILLE, Ala. – The 29th annual Falkville Fall Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, from 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. in downtown Falkville, near town hall.   Town of Falkville Marketing and Event Coordinator Brooke Jones said...

Updated Oct. 2, 2026, at 9:49 a.m. SIMCOE, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed in a multivehicle wreck that happened Thursday afternoon at approximately...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, proclaimed October 2026 Dyslexia Awareness Month. The Council also adopted an amendment to the Zoning...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents who install a qualifying storm shelter this year could receive an Alabama income tax credit of up to $3,000, but waiting...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - This summer, the U.S. saw a large uptick in reported cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora. The...

CULLMAN, Ala. — At the 2026 PEAK Awards, held Sept. 24, in Decatur, Cullman’s Ave Maria Grotto was named 2026 Attraction of the Year. Presented by the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Firehouse Subs in Cullman will host a free Touch the Truck event Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring first responders and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County celebrated its accreditation and membership in the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers on Friday, Sept....

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2026 Burgermeister Ball took place Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Abbey Byre Venue at St. Bernard. It was a celebration of Cullman’s German heritage, with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Sips n Strokes is an art shop located in Cullman’s Warehouse District. It caters to adults and children, offering painting classes and other creative opportunities. It also allows others...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Murphy USA project planned for Second Avenue Northwest has moved into the permitting stage following several months of action before the City...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission adopted its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget Sept. 22, with funding going toward county operations, roads and infrastructure, public safety,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Bidding has closed on another construction project at Cullman Regional Airport as the City of Cullman and Cullman County continue a multiyear expansion and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - 4D Farm opens for the fall 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. Fall at 4D Farm will run...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Willow Path hosted its annual fundraiser, themed, “A Night in the French Quarter” on Sept. 17,  at Cotton Creek. Executive Director...

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...

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...

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...

AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation continues to grow the future of Alabama agriculture through investments in scholars pursuing agriculture- and forestry-related careers....

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, approved its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and a lengthy list of county business items.   One...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Walmart’s multiyear modernization of its Cullman Distribution Center continues, with a building permit valued at approximately $29.55 million issued this summer for work at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Wissota Chophouse will close its Cullman restaurant Saturday, Sept. 26, after approximately 2.5 years in business, according to an announcement from...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Craft Brewery LLC has announced the completed sale of a majority ownership interest to longtime shareholder Russell D. Warren...

For those who wish to pursue a law enforcement career in Alabama’s great outdoors, an opportunity will soon be available at the University of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Sometimes, dreams don’t have to feel so far away, and Hope Horses is one step closer to its dream of expanding...

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...

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...

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...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As combines roll through fields and crops make their way from fields to market, Alabama drivers should expect to share rural...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Do you need assistance paying your utility bill? The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) will be at the Hilltop...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.   Katie B. Kirkwood Architectural and Interior Design is a residential design studio in downtown Cullman. The...

The Cullman County Commission posted the following notice for Cullman County Water and Sanitation customers:  PAYMENT TRANSITION Important Notice to Cullman County Water & Sanitation Customers  Sept. 25 is...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Schafer Refillery LLC on Thursday, Sept. 17. The new business is owned and operated by Jennifer and Christopher...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Sept. 14, adopted a $158.8 million budget for fiscal year 2027, including a $58.4 million General...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its Sept. 14 meeting voted to surplus the town's water tower.   The Council noted that the water tower has been up since...

CULLMAN, Ala. – AmFirst marked the completion of its rebuilt Cullman branch Sept. 10, celebrating a new facility at 300 Fourth Ave. SW with employees, community leaders and...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Listerhill Credit Union’s Cullman branch moved to a brand new location on Sept. 16. The branch is now located at 702 Industrial Dr. SW. It was previously at 1850 Cherokee Ave. SW.  Groundbreaking...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.  Cullman’s Urban Pine, known for its seasonal decor and realistic faux floral arrangements opened in  August 2023.   Owner Cassie Ward started the business in...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Power Board will mark 75 years of public service Oct. 16, commemorating the day the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman assumed...

Updated Sept. 18, 2026, at 5:59 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Sept. 14 meeting approved the city’s FY2027 budget. It also welcomed a...

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....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Puckett’s will close its Cullman restaurant, ending a nearly four-year presence in the community that was the Tennessee-based brand’s first location...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Travel + Leisure has named Cullman Christkindlmarkt to its list of the “10 Coolest Christmas Markets in the U.S.” for the...

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

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, 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...

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...

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, Ala. – Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2026, West Point High School students gathered before class in the school's courtyard to honor the...

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...

Updated Sept. 12, 2026, at 1:28 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville City Council approved several measures involving infrastructure, community events and local organizations during its Sept. 10 meeting.  The Council authorized Mayor...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Florist marked six decades of serving the community Wednesday, Sept. 9, with an anniversary celebration and ribbon-cutting at its Fourth Street...

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

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, 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, Ala. – On the south side of the National September 11 Memorial in New York City, the name Paul Talty is cut into Panel...

MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) concluded its Labor Day safety enforcement period Monday, Sept. 7, following four days of increased...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Hope & Remembrance Suicide Awareness Walk will bring community members together Sunday, Sept. 27, to honor lives lost to suicide,...

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,...

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...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily N. Johnston denied Jamarion Allen Harrison’s request to dismiss his murder charge with prejudice Wednesday,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

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, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club hosted its annual  Labor Day celebration Monday at Randall Shedd Community Park. The yearly favorite event includes...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. – Before a photograph can earn Best of Show or a homegrown pumpkin can tip the scales, every Cullman County Fair entry begins...

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...

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...

ULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Fair Parade will return to downtown Cullman Saturday, Sept. 26, continuing a community tradition documented in local records for...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. – As of Sept. 1, there are two locations available to Cullman city residents to pay their water, sewer and sanitation bills.    Cullman City Hall  204 Second Ave. NE   Hours of operation are Monday through Friday,  from 7:30...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission met on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to address Ordinance No. 2026-42, which would prohibit the development and operation...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is currently accepting entries for the 2027 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. The...

Filing alleges prosecutors interfered with central defense witness; judge has not ruled on misconduct claims CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County murder trial ended in...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...