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    Obituary: Roberta Skinner Gurley

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    Roberta Skinner Gurley passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in Jasper, Alabama, she was the daughter of Robert...

    Obituary: Helen Charlene Koen

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    Helen Charlene Koen, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 87. Ms. Koen was born in Winston...

    Obituary: Ralph Edmond Marcum

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    Memorial service for Ralph Edmond Marcum, age 78, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

    Obituary: Irene Roberson

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    Irene Roberson, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born on Dec. 26, 1931 to William C...

    Arrests and Incidents reported March 11, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Wallace State offering innovative Systems Engineering Technology degree

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For those interested in engineering, but not ready to take the leap into a four-year course of study, the Wallace State...

    WSCC Center for Career and Workforce Development hosts Health Science Career...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Center for Career and Workforce Development recently hosted a Health Science Career Fair in the Peinhardt Conference Center...

    Obituary: Delma “Donnie” Davis

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    Funeral services for Delma “Donnie” Davis will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at...

    Cullman City Schools Job Fair set for March 21

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for a job where you can be the professional you want to be? Cullman City Schools is hosting a job...

    CATA hosting cereal drive to support Cullman Caring for Kids

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In anticipation of spring break, the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is uniting students and the Cullman community to support a...

    Cullman County CDC to present Miss Extraordinary

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is bringing a first-of-its-kind experience to its halls and students. The school is hosting...

    Bones and Barrels Endurance Beer Mile 5K coming March 16

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Zombie Trail Races, a local running company, will host the Bones and Barrels Endurance Beer Mile 5K at Palomino RV Resort...

    Cullman City Council paves way for new business, looks to grow...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a 10-year tax abatement for “Project Flex,” described by the council as a...

    Fairview hosts annual Youth Leadership Conference

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Cullman County student leaders gathered at Fairview High School Friday, March 8, for the second annual Cullman County Youth Leadership Conference. Fairview...

    Decatur man charged in I-65 fatality

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    Updated March 8, 2024 at 10:33 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A Decatur man was arrested March 2, 2024, charged with homicide by vehicle, criminally negligent...

    Obituary: Donnie Keith Pitts

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    Funeral services for Donnie Keith Pitts, 58, of Hanceville, will be 12 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024 at Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will...

    Arrests and Incidents reported March 8, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Obituary: Annie (Ann) Myrle Rooks Carden

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    Graveside service for Annie (Ann) Myrle Rooks Carden, age 81, of Cullman, is Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Springhill Baptist Church...

    Obituary: Marjorie F. Chitty

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    Marjorie F. Chitty of Cullman passed away on March 7, 2024 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by: Sons: William...

    ALDOT responds to clear I-65 following crash in Cullman County

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    A Friday morning crash involving a commercial vehicle on I-65 close to mile marker 313, near Vinemont in Cullman County, left a tangled section...

    New trail opens for mountain bikers, hikers at Oak Mountain State...

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    SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - A new trail named Room Service at Oak Mountain State Park opened recently, as members of the Birmingham Urban Mountain...

    Severe storms with potential significant flooding risk today & Saturday

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    CLANTON, Ala. - Flood Watches will go into effect later today for much of state with a growing concern of significant flooding later this afternoon and Saturday morning. Across the...

    Hanceville Police Department hosting Community Safety Prescription Take Back Program

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department is set to host the Community Safety Prescription Take Back Program at the Hanceville Senior Center on...

    Arrests and Incidents reported March 7, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Baileyton Town Council approves purchase of bucket truck, sets date for...

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, the Baileyton Town Council approved the purchase of a bucket truck and set...

    Barnette, Johnston win superintendent, circuit judge races

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The third floor of the Cullman County Courthouse was busy Tuesday evening, March 5, as deputies slowly began bringing in ballot...

    Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Birmingham-Southern College Appoints Dr. Laura Stultz as Provost/Vice President for Academic...

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    BIRMINGHAM, AL (03/04/2024) Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) is delighted to announce significant leadership appointments within its academic administration. Dr. Laura Stultz, who has been serving...

    Crews continue to patch potholes on I-65 in Morgan County

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    The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing work to fix numerous potholes that appeared on Alabama highways following January’s winter storm. Though patching operations...

    Don’t end up with egg on your face, let somebody else...

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    CULLMAN, Ala- The Easter Bunny is hopping around the corner at break-neck speeds. The date for Easter Sunday is an early one this year,...

    Obituary: Lea Ellan (Pruett) Smith

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    Lea Ellan (Pruett) Smith, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2024. Lea Ellan was born on Nov....

    Obituary: Jerald Wilford Adams

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    Funeral service for Jerald Wilford Adams, age 83, of Vinemont, is Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11 a.m., at Cullman Funeral Home with Rev....

    Arrests and Incidents reported March 5, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game postponed

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast. The...

    WSCC: Event opens doors to learn about Workforce Training Center

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is opening the doors to its new Workforce Training Center to...

    North Alabama Dive Center hosting Fish Identification Class

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Are you interested in life beneath the waves? The North Alabama Dive Center is offering an exciting opportunity for marine life...

    Arrowhead RV Park to hold inaugural Easter at Arrowhead

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    SMITH LAKE, Ala- Arrowhead R.V. Park is a community comprised of camper-living locals and this year they have decided to go all out and...

    Obituary: Melvin Kenneth Swann

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    Funeral Service for Melvin Kenneth Swann, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at East Side Baptist...

    Obituary: Chris Edwin Kraft

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    Chris Edwin Kraft, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 29, 2024.He was born in Lakeland, Florida, on Sep. 17, 1968, to Dr....

    Obituary: Mary Jane Gregg Beavers

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    Funeral service for Mary Jane Gregg Beavers, age 88, of Cullman, is incomplete, at this time.   Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...

    Obituary: John Ray Shipp

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    Arrangements for John Ray Shipp, age 72, of Falkville, are incomplete at this time.   Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. John was...

    Obituary: Hugh “Dennis” Trogden

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    Arrangements for Hugh “Dennis” Trogden, age 70, of Hanceville, are incomplete at this time.   Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Dennis was...

    Obituary: Gertis Williams

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    Gertis Williams, 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Gertis was born in Cullman, Alabama on Oct. 21, 1939. A Celebration...

    Arrests and Incidents reported March 4, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Wallace State hosts STEAM Academy for area 5th graders

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Academy for area fifth-grade students at the...

    Wallace State hosts welding contest for aspiring north Alabama welders

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Welding hosted an intense welding competition Friday, March 1, showcasing the talents of high school students from...

    Vinemont High’s STEAM Job Fair set to showcase local career opportunities

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School will host a STEAM Job Fair in the school's gymnasium on March 20, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The...

    Parkside, CATA named 2023 CLAS Schools of Distinction

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) recently announced its 2023 Schools of Distinction. In Cullman County, Parkside Elementary School and...

    CityScape Family Entertainment expanding with indoor play area

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer outdoor entertainment venues, CityScape Family Entertainment, is expanding. With the overwhelming success of their City Park Mini...

    Books and Brews

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing was alive and thriving on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 29. Sounds of raucous laughter, the clinking of...

    Obituary: Robert “Bob” Herschel Sandlin

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    Robert “Bob” Herschel Sandlin, age 83, of Northport, AL. formerly of Cullman died Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

    Get your honky-tonk on at The Saw Mill

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - What started out as a one-man woodworking shop nestled in Cullman’s Jerry Parker’s backyard is now known across the county and...

    Vinemont High’s new wrestling program aims to empower students

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The recent announcement of wrestling making its debut in Cullman County has sparked considerable interest and anticipation within the community. Vinemont High...

    1st step toward Cullman Intermediate School

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    East, West Elementary hold combined professional development session CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is working toward its goal to eventually establish a combined intermediate...

    Arrests and Incidents reported March 1, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Obituary: Nedra Lane Kreps

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    Funeral Service for Nedra Lane Kreps, age 81, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

    Obituary: Eleanor Louise Cole

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    Funeral service for Eleanor Louise Cole, age 87 of Baileyton, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Lystra Baptist church...

    Man sentenced to 75 years for child rape in Cullman County

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    Updated March 1, 2024, at 4:24 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. — William Samuel Crawford, 43, of Hayden, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape of a child under...

    Bouncers Inflatable Rentals hosting Thursday open play through March

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. Attention families, parents, caregivers and carefree adult-sized children at heart: Bouncers Inflatable Rentals will be hosting open play each Thursday through...

    Cullman secures no. 2 micropolitan ranking: A testament to community and...

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    Updated March 1, 2024, at 5:12 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman has been named by Site Selection Magazine as the no. 2 micropolitan in the...

    NOAA Weather Radio broadcast returning ahead of severe storm season

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the  “big gun” of the United States when it comes to tracking, predicting...

    Obituary: Patricia Ann Duke

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    Funeral services for Patricia Ann Duke, 57, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 29, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Obituary: Betty Louise Voigt

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    Funeral services for Betty Louise Voigt, 91, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Saturday March 2, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church. Burial will follow...

    Obituary: Wanda Joyce Morton

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    Wanda Joyce Morton, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed peacefully from this world on Feb. 28, 2024. Wanda was welcomed into heaven by her loving...

    Obituary: Jeffrey Ray Horton

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    Funeral service for Jeffrey Ray Horton, age 53, of Holly Pond, is Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Vinemont Christian Church, with...

    Explore, learn and innovate

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    STEAM Camp 2024 at Wallace State CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, Wallace State Community College is set to become a hub of innovation and learning...

    Good Hope High School pageants set for March 16

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope High School will host its Fair Queen Representative and Princess and Heritage Pageants on Saturday, March 16, beginning...

    United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil coming March 15

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County’s annual Crawfish & Shrimp Boil will take place Friday, March 15, from 5-7 p.m. at...

    Obituary: Vetra Pearl Jackson

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    Graveside service for Vetra Pearl Jackson, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery...

    Obituary: Karen Cox

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    Funeral services for Karen Cox, 59, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024 at Mountain Grove Congregational Church. Burial will follow...

    Obituary: Edith Scott Davis

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    Edith Scott Davis, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab surrounded by family. She was the 5th child of...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 28, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Cullman Savings Bank donates almost $20K to Festhalle Farmers Market

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Savings Bank recently donated $19,900 to the Festhalle Farmers Market, the largest farmers market in Cullman. This contribution underscores the...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 27, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Election 2024: Tribune debates return Feb. 28

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune will resume its political debates in March. Hosted and filmed at The Tribune office, the debates will be...

    Bearcat Transportation coming soon to Cullman City Schools families

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – While Cullman County Schools provides bus transportation for its students, Cullman City Schools does not. Under Alabama law, county schools systems...

    Obituary: Zelda Rose Lindsey

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    Funeral services for Zelda Rose Lindsey, 94, of Cullman, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...

    Foundation announces groundbreaking on Field of Miracles resurfacing project

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Parks and Recreation Foundation recently announced the groundbreaking of the resurfacing project for the Field of Miracles, a multiuse...

    ALDOT performing drilling and testing on I-65 this week

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    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - In preparation for future resurfacing of Interstate 65 in Morgan County and parts of Limestone and Cullman counties, Alabama Department of...

    Mail carrier finds deceased man in SW Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is investigating after a mail carrier found a man deceased with a gunshot wound Monday, Feb. 26.  Chief David...

    Obituary: Maxwell “Max” Isaiah Wilson

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    Maxwell "Max" Isaiah Wilson, age 22, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Maxwell "Max" was born in Cullman, Alabama on...

    Obituary: James Arnold George

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    Funeral service for James Arnold George, age 87, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

    Obituary: Faye Eddy Key

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    Funeral service for Faye Eddy Key, age 83, of Cullman, is Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Holy Ground Baptist Church (Formerly...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 26, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Cullman County Schools announces February Teacher, Staff Member of the Month

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    (Pictured with students are Adam Edmonson/Co-Op Coordinator, Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Tim Melton/AmFirst Teacher of the Month, Beverly Cochran/AmFirst Membership Development Manager,...

    Pedestrian struck, dog killed

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department confirmed that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Sportsman Lake Road and U.S. Highway 31 around 6:50...

    Obituary: Lady Elan Alvis

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    Funeral services for Lady Elan Alvis, 83, of Garden City will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Trinity Pentecostal Church in Hanceville....

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below is a roundup of some of the latest arrests made by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 15 Deputies conducted a traffic...

    Books & Banter, new student-led book club, welcomes all current Wallace...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students have a new opportunity to expand their literary horizons with the launch of Books & Banter,...

    West Elementary PTA announces Bearcat Glow Bash

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- The parents involved in West Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) are busy making plans for the school’s annual end of the...

    Catching up with the Cullman Electric Co-Op

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In early February, Governor Kay Ivey awarded over $188 million in grants in a bid to help expand internet service provider’s...

    Obituary: Garry George Mize

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    Garry George Mize, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Feb. 22, 2024, at the age of...

    Obituary: Bobby Jean Adams

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    Miss Bobby Jean Adams, age 95, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. She was born on Nov. 22, 1928 to...

    Commission declares local state of emergency regarding CR 222 sinkhole

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 22, the Cullman County Commission discussed the sinkhole that was recently discovered along County...

    Hanceville City Council swears in new member, continues talks on community...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its Feb. 22 meeting swore in new councilman, Kenneth Cornelius. Cornelius officially joined the council after taking...

    New library director hired

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Feb. 22, the Cullman County Library Board unanimously approved Amber Thornton as the new director of...

    Elections 2024: Who’s paying whom?

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    Complete list of contributions and expenditures for all candidates for office in Cullman County CULLMAN, Ala. – Understanding where candidates’ funding comes from and where...

    Obituary: Nita Joyce Cooper

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    Nita Joyce Cooper, age 78, of Arley, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July...

    Obituary: Anthony “Andy” Allison

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    Anthony “Andy” Allison, age 46, of Eva, sadly passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at home after a tough battle with cancer. He...