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28th annual Falkville Fall Festival set for Oct. 11
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The 28th annual Falkville Fall Festival will be held in the downtown area of Falkville on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m.-2...
CHS marketing class using design to spotlight senior athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - For those who follow Cullman High School on social media, you may have noticed some new regular features popping up in...
Parkside School awarded Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Be...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Parkside School in Baileyton has been awarded a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Be Healthy School Grant. Parkside intends...
Pilot Club Fall Vendor Market coming Sept. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman is swapping its usual rummage sale for a Fall Vendor Market on Saturday, Sept. 20, from...
Cullman County Commissioner Kelly Duke selected for ACCA leadership position
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner Kelly Duke has been elected to serve as a member of the 2025-2026 Legislative Committee of the Association...
CPD hosts fraud and scam awareness events for seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department said that in recent years, it has seen a sharp increase in scams and other financial crimes...
Operation Christmas Child leadership workshop coming this month
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local volunteers and churches preparing for this year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign are invited to attend one of several Project...
Jacobs tapped as Burgermeister of Oktoberfest 2025, grand marshal of Christkindlmarkt...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has been selected as Burgermeister of Oktoberfest 2025, an honor that will also see him serve as...
St. Paul’s hosting community Fall Festival Oct. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School is excited to welcome the community to its annual Fall Festival, happening on Sunday, Oct....
Cullman Chamber to host Young Professionals Entrepreneur Panel Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Young Professionals Entrepreneur Panel on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 11:30 a.m. at...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Greg to serve as liturgist, preacher for St. Paul’s German-language worship...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church announced this week it is honored to welcome back Reverend Dan Greg, pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran...
Another arrest made in Infusion Wellness and Spa case
CULLMAN, Ala. - Another arrest has been made in connection with the ongoing investigation involving Infusion Wellness and Spa. According to the Cullman Police...
Cullman Chamber’s Community Luncheon to highlight tourism – Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has set its September Community Luncheon for Friday, Sept. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at All...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This September, throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and statewide partners unite in strength, dignity, hope and purposeto...
Attention plant lovers! The Plantique now open
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new plant nursery has officially opened in Cullman. The Plantique opened on Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the former Mustard Seed...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
’12 Angry Jurors’ auditions begin this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre will begin hosting auditions this week for its fall production of “12 Angry Jurors.”
Cullman Community Theatre...
CPD hosts tactical training
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently hosted a tactical training exercise. Chief Joey Duncan said the department’s Tactical Unit, established in the...
Bigger, brighter and steeped in tradition
Oktoberfest returns to Cullman Oct. 2-4, 2025
With the clang of steins in the biergarten and the swirl of dancers in dirndls and lederhosen, Cullman’s...
89th annual meeting of the Cullman Electric Cooperative set for Sept....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 89th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Northbrook Church, starting at 9...
County receives $711K grant for improvements to Stony Lonesome
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission was awarded a Recreational Trails Program grant for more than $700,000 for improvements to Stony Lonesome OHV Park....
29th annual Sweet Tater Festival, Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two major community events are planned for Labor Day weekend: the 29th Annual Sweet Tater Festival at Smith Lake Park on...
‘He saved our son’s life’
Off-duty Cullman firefighter saves local child
CULLMAN, Ala. – An off-duty local firefighter was in the right place at the right time on Aug. 16,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gudger: Work cleared to begin on $680k wastewater grant project in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, announced that work is cleared to begin on a wastewater...
Library board meeting notes: Aug. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21. It approved minutes from the previous meeting, along with the...
County receives $711K grant for improvements to Stony Lonesome
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission was awarded a Recreational Trails Program grant for more than $700,000 for improvements to Stony Lonesome OHV Park....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Southside Baptist hosting community Block Party Aug. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Southside Baptist Church is inviting the community to an evening of free food, games and family fun at its first-ever Block...
West Point, Good Hope host ‘Love Like Lexi Project’ assemblies
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Students at West Point High School and Good Hope High School participated in a pair of special assemblies this week....
2 big fall yard sales happening in September
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bargain hunters will have two opportunities this September to shop for deals and hidden treasures at two major community yard sales....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pollinator Party focuses on pollinator conservation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office hosted a “Pollinator Count Party” the morning of Friday, Aug. 22, as part of the Great...
Gudger appoints Cullman Regional CEO to Alabama Rural Roadmap Initiative
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional CEO James Clements has been appointed by Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, to serve on the...
‘There’s a new level of performance here’
Cullman Community Theatre director reflects on ’Fiddler on the Roof,’ future
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre recently wrapped its production of “Fiddler on...
Allbright easily wins District 11 seat
CULLMAN, Ala. – Republican Heath Allbright easily won the State House District 11 General Election on Tuesday, beating Democrat Alexandria Braswell.
Unofficial districtwide results, according...
Local Municipal Election results
Updated Aug. 27, 2025, at 5:15 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across Cullman County headed to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 26, for local Municipal Elections.
Unofficial election...
Groovy, baby! Senior Health Fair returns Sept.18
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host its annual Senior Health Fair on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m.-noon at...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Tourism Bureau’s Harmony Heard receives statewide honor
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Tourism Bureau on Monday announced that Executive Director Harmony Heard was named Tourism Industry Employee of the Year...
District 11 and Municipal Elections today, Aug. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across Cullman County will head to the polls today to take part in local Municipal Elections. Voters in Alabama House...
ADPH announces first case of measles in Alabama since 2002
MMR vaccination is encouraged
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was notified on Monday, Aug. 25, that a child under 5...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City School Board: Aug. 19 meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board held its regular board meeting and first FY2025-2026 budget hearing on Aug. 19. A budget was...
Gudger announces $5K grants for each high school band in his...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, kicked off football season over the weekend by announcing he will present a $5,000 grant to every public high school...
Elementary students create ‘digital lockers’ while learning AI, design
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School had a chance to create their own lockers — digitally — as part of an innovative...
Restore Therapy joins Wallace State in Powerful Partnership and as scholarship...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed Restore Therapy Services as its latest participant in its Powerful Partnership program and as a new...
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) in partnership with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) is excited to...
CCSO holds promotion ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office held a promotion ceremony honoring leadership and service on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the CCSO Training...
Cullman City Schools presents proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which the board said reflects a strong commitment to academic...
Who’s paying whom? Cullman City Council – Municipal Election
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tribune continues its observance of campaign finances with this look at the candidates for Cullman City Council. Items for this...
Wallace State Athletics shines in classroom with 9 teams earning NJCAA...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom, with nine...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tribune Debate Series continues Saturday with District 11, Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series returns Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Bailey Center auditorium on the campus of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville.
The...
John Drozda found guilty of 2023 murder of Thomas Brannon
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, found John Wesley Drozda, 38, of Cullman, guilty of murder for the...
St. Paul’s to host traditional German-language worship service Sept. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of Cullman’s annual Oktoberfest celebrations, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will offer a special Gottesdienst (Divine Service) conducted entirely in...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Haynes graduates from 2-year leadership development program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two years ago, 18 Alabama farmers and ag professionals embarked on an intense, immersive and impactful leadership development experience.
Six institutes later,...
Berlin Town Council plans for upcoming fiscal year
BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates opened the monthly session of the Berlin Town Council on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The meeting commenced with...
CCBOE cuts ribbon on multipurpose facility at West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. – Tuesday was an exciting day at West Point High School as students were joined by representatives from the Cullman County...
Chick-fil-A opening 2nd Cullman location in November
CULLMAN, Ala. – The second Chick-fil-A location in Cullman will open in mid-November, according to Director of Human Resources Breana Posey.
She said the new...
FAITH: Envision Weekend coming Aug. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Youth pastors and leaders across Cullman are invited to bring their students to Envision Weekend, hosted at Bethlehem West Baptist Church...
Additional arrest made in Infusion Wellness and Spa case
CULLMAN, Ala. – An additional arrest has been made in connection with the ongoing investigation involving Infusion Wellness and Spa. On Wednesday, Aug. 20,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPRST holds 2nd forum to discuss playground plans at East Side...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) hosted locals for another forum on the updates coming to East Side Park at...
CCSO hosting free Firearm Familiarization Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host Firearm Familiarization Classes every second Thursday through October. Said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, “Whether...
Blood drive at Wallace State to honor Sophia Zeigler
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and Sophia’s Giving Hands Foundation on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 9...
Wallace State celebrates nursing graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recently celebrated more than 100 students at its August pinning ceremony held at...
Agriplex hosts ‘Armadillo Rodeo’ for Little Farmers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex's Little Farmers Preschool Program gives children an opportunity to explore agriculture, nature and community through hands-on, kid-friendly...
Cullman’s Academy Sports + Outdoors to open Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its first store in Cullman next month, the company said in a media release. The opening...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Bee Counted: Pollinator Count Party set for Aug. 22 at Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Extension Office and the North Alabama Agriplex will host a Pollinator Count Party on Friday, Aug. 22, from...
Sacred Heart welcomes new pastor
CULLMAN, Ala. - In June, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman welcomed its new pastor Fr. Linus Klucsarits, OSB, following the reassignment...
Good Samaritan hosting free Health & Wellness Fun Day Sept. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Cullman is inviting the community to the inaugural Caring for Cullman Health & Wellness Fun...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tatum Brown earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Tatum Brown of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brown, a freshman at Wallace State...
Sadie Graham earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sadie Graham of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Graham, a freshman at Calhoun Community...
Cullman City Schools: ‘Strong start to 2025-2026 school year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The halls of Cullman City Schools are bustling once again as 3,200 students returned on Wednesday, Aug. 6, marking the beginning...
Presley Burden earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Presley Burden of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Burden, a freshman at The University...
Orthopedic surgeon Eric Goodrich, DO, MS joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Orthopedic surgeon Eric Goodrich, DO, MS has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Goodrich attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he played...
Jay Lamar earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jay Lamar of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Lamar, a freshman at Huntingdon College, received $1,000 to use toward tuition,...
Operation Round Up Board awards $45K paper grant to benefit area...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Operation Round Up Board has awarded a $45,000 paper grant to benefit students and teachers at Cullman County Schools, Cullman...
Local business owner arrested for multiple felonies related to forged prescriptions
Updated Aug. 16, 2025, at 1:36 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local business owner is facing multiple felony charges related to forged prescriptions. Whitney LeAnn...
Cullman Oktoberfest takes over Toyota Field
MADISON, Ala. – Cullman County residents filled the stadium seats at Toyota Field in Madison Thursday night to watch the Rocket City Trash Pandas...
Dodge City Town Council talks finances, roads, parks
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council held its monthly meeting on Aug. 14, discussing finances, road projects and park maintenance plans.
The...
‘Dreaming out loud’: CPRST holds Center of the Arts Community Theatre...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday night, hosted a community forum for the Center of the Arts Community...
Gudger announces $347K in economic development funding for Jack’s project in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, this week announced the Town of Fairview is receiving $347,160 in economic development...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Auburn to honor Bo Jackson at Iron Bowl to commemorate 40th...
AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn Athletics will honor Bo Jackson at the Iron Bowl this fall to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Jackson’s 1985 Heisman Trophy winning...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont Town Council approves lease agreement with Girl Scout Troop, transportation...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday, with all council members in attendance.
The meeting opened with quick...
Annalee Allen earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a sophomore at Auburn University,...
Susan Eller announces re-election campaign for Good Hope City Council, Place...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope City Councilwoman Susan Eller this week officially announced her re-election bid.
Below is Eller’s announcement.
Susan Eller, current member of...
Cullman City Council moves forward on recreation, entertainment, aviation improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening looked toward future developments and improvements with both reports and resolutions.
Public Safety Committee Chairman...
Myrex wins District 12 runoff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Republican Cindy Myrex bested Republican Clint Hollingsworth in the State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Hollingsworth collected...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD executes search warrant at Infusion Wellness and Spa
CULLMAN, Ala. - A search warrant was executed at a downtown Cullman business on Monday, Aug. 11, by CPD patrol officers and investigators.
The warrant...
Debates set for District 11, municipal races
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series is entering its final stretch, bringing voters face to face with State House District 11candidates and candidates...
Former First Community Bank Vice President sentenced to 5 years in...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Cullman woman has been sentenced for her involvement in an embezzlement scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
U.S. District Court Judge...





































































































